Replacement and Installation of Sliding Gates and Drop Arms

The U.S. Embassy Oslo is seeking a contractor to replace and install sliding gates and drop arms at its Morgedalsvegen 36, Oslo, Norway facility under a firm-fixed-price contract. The work involves upgrading the existing hydraulic and electrical gate control system to a fully electric system, installing four remote controls, removing and disposing of obsolete equipment in compliance with Norwegian waste regulations, and restoring all disturbed areas to their original condition. The contract requires adherence to ETL Listed (UL 325) Usage Class III and IV standards, and all work must be completed within six weeks from the notice to proceed, with an option for the Government to extend performance by up to six months. The solicitation, numbered 19N06026Q0009, was posted on July 13, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026, and submission must be electronic, with proposals submitted as individual files under 30MB each. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a verified Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and provide proof of registration; failure to register will result in a non-responsible determination. The contract includes mandatory compliance with insurance requirements under FAR 52.228-3, 52.228-4, and 52.228-5, including worker’s compensation benefits aligned with Norwegian law, and a geographic waiver exists for Defense Base Act insurance for employees covered under Norway’s compulsory workers’ compensation system. Pricing must be submitted via SF-1449 with separate line items for VAT at 25%, which is not included in base pricing, and must include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and insurance costs. The award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror without negotiations, and eligibility is contingent on demonstrating the ability to comply with the six-week performance period, possessing a satisfactory business ethics record, having requisite skills and equipment, and being otherwise qualified under applicable laws. Contractors must designate a Project Manager fluent in English who serves as the liaison to the Embassy, must identify as non-federal employees in all communications using a specified email signature, and must comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety standards or OSHA regulations. All mishaps involving injury, property damage, or environmental contamination must be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), who holds authority over personnel lists, manuals, drawings