Supply and Installation of Fire-rated doors and walls fireproofing at U.S. Embassy Madrid, Spain

The contract pertains to the supply and installation of nine 2-hour UL-classified fire-rated door and wall assemblies at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain, specifically within the sub-basement areas including the 15kV transformer room, low voltage/ATS room, oil boiler room, UPS room, and diesel fire pump room. The work requires constructing fire-rated walls using CMU or UL-approved gypsum systems, installing certified fire-rated doors—three double-leaf and six single-leaf—with visible labels indicating compliance with UL 2 HR, NFPA 80, EN 1634-1, and local Spanish CTE regulations. All penetrations must be sealed with UL 1479 and ASTM E814 listed firestop materials, and smoke seals with self-closing, positive-latching hardware are mandated. Doors must swing in the direction of egress, be operable without keys, and have an oven-baked lacquered gray finish. Work must commence within five calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed and be fully completed, including cleanup, within 90 calendar days. Installation must align with UL Design No. U905 and U419, and all construction must meet OSHA and EM 385-1-1 safety standards. All contractor personnel must obtain and maintain U.S. Embassy Madrid security clearances and comply with site access protocols. A Pre-Construction Submittal Package, including product data, shop drawings, and a CPM schedule, must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative before any work begins. Post-award, the contractor is required to submit certificates of compliance, as-built drawings, and inspection reports from a Certified Fire Door Inspector. An Activity Hazard Analysis must be submitted 10 days prior to work commencement, and strict adherence to hot work permits, PPE use, dust control, and daily debris removal is mandatory. The contractor assumes full responsibility for subcontractor compliance and is not entitled to equitable adjustments for delays caused by security or safety non-compliance. No options, size set-asides, or financial values are specified in the documentation; the solicitation number is 19SP5026Q0013QuestionsAndAnswersAndAmendment1 with a response deadline of May 18, 2026, and submissions must be delivered to the General Services Office at Serrano 75, Madrid, 28006, Spain. The point of contact for