What this opportunity is
The U.S. Department of State is seeking a Building Management Service for the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, with a focus on NAICS code 561210, which covers facilities support services. This procurement is open to all qualified offerors, as no set-aside is specified. Interested parties should note that this is a Sources Sought notice, indicating that the government is gathering information to inform a potential solicitation, and offerors should track the opportunity for future developments.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Performance-Based Performance Work Statement (PWS)
U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt – Building Maintenance Services
SECTION 1: REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
1.1 Purpose and Scope
The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt requires a building maintenance services contractor to
deliver reliable, safe, and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of U.S. Government-
owned residential properties and the Consulate General compound. The Contractor shall furnish
all managerial, administrative, and operational personnel, supplies, and equipment necessary to
achieve the outcomes defined in this PWS.
1.2 Locations of Performance
The Contractor shall perform services at the following facilities:
Facility Address
Chancery Compound Giessener Str 30,
Frankfurt, 60435
Consulate General's Residence (CGR) Frankfurt, 60487
Deputy Principal Officer's Residence (DPOR) Frankfurt, 60487
[redacted] Residence Frankfurt, 60487
[redacted] Residences (7 apts, 8 townhouses) Frankfurt, 60314
Carl Schurz Siedlung Housing Campus (32 buildings + Field
House + Admin Building)
Frankfurt, 60320
Short-Term Leased Residences (~85 properties) Throughout Frankfurt area
1.3 Contract Type and Period of Performance
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• Contract Type: Hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ contract to include limited labor-hour
and other direct costs (ODC) for certain maintenance services;
• Base Period: 12 months from Notice to Proceed
• Option Years: Four (4) one-year options to renew
• Total Maximum Duration: Five (5) years
• IDIQ Minimum/Maximum per Period: $1,000 minimum / $150,000 maximum
1.4 Summary of Required Services
The Contractor shall deliver the following service categories:
Service Category Scope
Daily Operations &
Monitoring
24/7 monitoring of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, boiler,
plumbing, and utility systems at residential properties
Preventive Maintenance
& Inspection (PMI)
Scheduled inspections, cleaning, lubrication, calibration, and
minor parts replacement per GMMS work orders
Routine Unscheduled
Work Orders
Minor repairs and maintenance tasks (≤40 labor hours) at all
Government-owned properties *
IDIQ Services Unscheduled/emergency tasks exceeding 40 labor hours,
issued via task order **
Emergency Response 24/7 response to life-safety and property-threatening
emergencies
Apartment Make-Readies Preparation of vacated units for new occupants (~150/year,
peak May–September)
Compound Minor
Maintenance
Approximately 25% of unscheduled work orders at the
Consulate General Compound
* Minor repairs and maintenance tasks requiring a total estimated labor effort
of 40 hours or fewer across all assigned personnel.
**Any single task with a total estimated labor requirement exceeding 40 hours—
regardless of the number of employees assigned—shall be processed as an IDIQ
task order.
1.5 Key Personnel
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• Project Manager (Key Personnel): Must be bilingual (English and German), proactive,
and qualified. A detailed resume is required at proposal submission. The Project Manager
shall be on-site during normal Consulate working hours and shall have supervision as
their sole function while on duty.
1.6 Contractor Responsibilities
The Contractor is responsible for:
• Providing licensed and certified technicians compliant with German law
• Maintaining a Quality Control Program (QCP)
• Submitting all required deliverables on schedule
• Complying with all applicable U.S. and German laws, regulations, and safety standards
• Conducting background checks and submitting Personal History Statements for all
personnel within 10 days of award
• Maintaining a complete inventory program for all Government-furnished property,
equipment, and materials
1.7 Government-Furnished Facilities, Equipment, materials, and Services
• Government-Furnished Facilities (GFF): The Contractor shall use U.S. Government-
furnished facilities identified in Attachment J-5 solely in performance of this contract.
The Contractor shall maintain accepted facilities, prevent fire hazards, odors, and vermin,
and obtain written COR approval before making any modifications. Approved
modifications are at the Contractor's expense. Upon contract completion, the Contractor
shall return all facilities in their original condition, less reasonable wear and tear.
• Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE): The Contractor shall use U.S. Government-
owned equipment listed in Attachment J-6, provided in "as-is" condition, solely in
performance of this contract. Acceptance is at the Contractor's sole option. Attachment J-
6 is not a comprehensive equipment list; the Contractor is responsible for providing any
additional equipment needed to meet contract requirements. GFE breakdown or failure
does not relieve the Contractor of full contract performance obligations.
• Government-Furnished Materials (GFM): The U.S. Government shall furnish all parts,
materials, and supplies required under this contract at no cost to the Contractor. The
Contractor shall submit requisitions to the COR with sufficient lead time to avoid
shortages or work delays.
• Utilities: The U.S. Government shall furnish electricity, sewage, fresh water, and
telephone lines at no cost to the Contractor for use in U.S. Government facilities. The
Contractor shall provide and maintain, at its own expense, all service lines from existing
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U.S. Government outlets to the work site. Use of U.S. Government utilities and telephone
services for purposes other than contract performance is prohibited.
• Hazardous Materials (HM): The Contractor shall provide the COR a hazardous material
inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before any HM is brought onto job sites. Within
60 days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit plans for protection of public and
U.S. Government personnel, HM disposal, and HM spill response procedures in
accordance with applicable Federal and local regulations.
SECTION 2: REQUIRED LABOR CATEGORIES
The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel in the following labor c…
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