Scope
The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract.
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT
The State Department seeks to replace the outdated fire alarm system at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany, extending coverage to a workshop area. The new system must meet DoS standards and local building codes while matching or exceeding current performance. [1][3]
The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if— (i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and (ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material. (iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov. (g) Disclosure. (1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting off
This is not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, nor is it a formal trade-off evaluation conducted under FAR Part 15.
Place of performance: Berlin, DE-BE, 12205, DEU
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The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if— (i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and (ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material. (iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov. (g) Disclosure. (1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant: (i) Contract number and order number, if applicable; (ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders; (iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); (iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product)); Page 35 of 51 SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS (v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service; (vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the offeror would like the Government to consider a waiver);
The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract.
Roles and Responsibilities Contracting Officer (CO) • Overall contract administration and enforcement • Final authority on contract compliance issues • Takes corrective action for continued unsatisfactory performance • Approves major corrective action plans Page 8 of 51 SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) • Day-to-day contract surveillance and monitoring • Primary point of contact with Contractor's supervisor • Documents performance and complaints • Conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections • Reviews and approves contractor submittals • Recommends corrective actions to the CO Contractor's Project Manager • Ensures workforce compliance with contract requirements • Responds to COR notifications within specified timeframes • Implements quality control measures • Submits required documentation and reports E.2 Acceptance Acceptance of services shall be made by the COR.
This is not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, nor is it a formal trade-off evaluation conducted under FAR Part 15.
Where contracts exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold will require the recruitment of TCNs, the offeror is required to submit a Recruitment Plan as part of their proposal.
Berlin, DE-BE, 12205, DEU
Posted Sep 1, 2026; Responses due Sep 21, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC; Archive date Oct 6, 2026
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*9/1/26 SF1449 + reminder: site visitors kindly requested to arrive 15 minutes early. The Contractor shall replace the current, outdated fire panel and alarm system in its entirety, including the existing malfunctioning system, and shall extend coverage to include the workshop area of the building, which is not currently served by the system. The present system is outdated and has reached the end of its service life. The new system must be compatible with existing building infrastructure and any future planned upgrades. All materials and installations must conform to Department of State (DoS) standards and applicable local building codes. The new system shall match or exceed the performance of the existing system to ensure seamless integration and long-term reliability.
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