Fire-Rated Wall and Partition Construction

The contract involves the demolition and reconstruction of fire-rated wall and ceiling assemblies in the UPS and locker rooms at the US Embassy in Madrid, with the goal of achieving an EI-120 two-hour fire resistance rating. All work must be performed in alignment with existing fire door installations and exclusively using UL-listed firestop systems to ensure compliance with stringent fire safety standards. The project requires precise coordination with adjacent fire protection elements to maintain the integrity of the fire barrier system throughout the facility. This subcontract, categorized under NAICS code 238310 for fire protection contracting, is issued by the Department of State through the US Embassy Madrid, with performance required at the embassy site in Madrid, Spain, postal code 28006. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, and responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. The scope demands specialized expertise in fire-rated construction techniques and materials, with strict adherence to listed systems and installation protocols to meet international safety and regulatory requirements for diplomatic facilities.