Mail screening facility - minor construction improvements

The U.S. Embassy in Vienna is seeking a contractor to renovate and upgrade its mail screening facility, a row of three containers located in the inner courtyard of the embassy property. The scope of work encompasses full design and construction services, including demolition of select interior elements, construction of new partitions and openings, installation of mechanical and electrical systems, and integration of specialized safety equipment such as a HEPA filter purifier with an air flow monitor safety enclosure—provided by the client. Key improvements involve expanding wall openings to enhance workflow, upgrading ventilation, and ensuring compliance with current safety and operational standards to support efficient package handling and a secure working environment. Temporary lightweight construction will be required as swing space to maintain operations during construction. All work must adhere to U.S. Government security regulations, including stringent clearance processes for personnel, vehicles, and materials, and must comply with the Department of State’s Uniform System for Safeguarding National Security Information as defined in DoS 12 FAM 530 and related Construction Security Certification Program guidelines. The project must also meet ADA compliance standards for communication endpoints, including ICC A117.1 raised lettering and Braille. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement requiring the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services, inclusive of overhead and profit. The total execution period is approximately 12 weeks, structured into a 4-week design phase in Summer 2026, followed by a 4-week design revision and client confirmation phase in Fall 2026, with construction to commence no later than September 30, 2026, and completed within 4 weeks. The contractor must submit a detailed performance schedule as a bar chart, weekly progress reports, workshop drawings, final construction documents, as-builts, and a punch list inspection report prior to departure. All deliverables must be in English. Payment is contingent upon inspection and acceptance by the OBO Project Director/COR and Interior Designer, with invoicing submitted electronically to VNNFinancelntake@state.gov on a monthly basis, covering completed and installed work with a prorated portion of overhead and profit. The contractor must furnish a bank guarantee equal to 20% of the contract price within ten days of award, and all workers require Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS)-approved clearances. The contract incorporates key FAR clauses on whistleblower rights, personal identity verification, security prohibitions, warranty of construction, and termination for convenience. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a