SAM #19AU9026Q0008

Mail Screening Facility Renovation and Safety Upgrades at U.S. Embassy Vienna

This opportunity involves the renovation and minor construction improvements of the mail screening facility at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, led by the U.S. Department of State and its Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Vienna Embassy - U.S. Tri Mission Vienna, Procurement/Contracting Office - Products and Services Requested: - Demolition and removal of select interior elements, walls, doors, and frames in mail screening facility containers - Construction of new partitions, secondary screening area, and wall openings - Installation of mechanical and electrical systems, including: - Supply and exhaust fans with controls - HVAC and sanitary installations (wall-mounted outdoor shower, eyewash station, airflow and pressure regulation) - Electrical wiring, junction boxes, lighting and fan controls, power supply for fans, outdoor heaters, sockets, and emergency call/duress button (GE Security 3045-W) - Panel capacity checks, grounding, labeling, and additional outlets/data - Installation of specialized safety equipment, including a client-provided purifier with HEPA filter and air flow monitor safety enclosure - Delivery and installation of MV8 disposable pre-filter for supply air filtration - Temporary lightweight construction for swing space during operations - Time-based labor services: skilled worker, unskilled worker, and apprentice hours - Design services: detailed design documents, construction drawings, as-built submissions, and technical reviews - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with U.S. government security regulations, including clearance processes for employees, vehicles, and materials - Rigorous testing, certification, and installation protocols for security-rated products (forced-entry/ballistic resistant doors, blast resistance, etc.) - Adherence to local and OBO standards, and detailed design submission and review process - Weekly progress reporting and milestone-based project management - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named for most products; the duress button references GE Security (part number 3045-W) - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Most items are specified by scope rather than quantity; notable part numbers include GE Security 3045-W (duress button) and MV8 (pre-filter) - Time-based labor: 20 hours each for skilled worker, unskilled worker, and apprentice - Two 2500W wall-mounted exterior heating lamps - The project aims to improve safety, workflow, ventilation, and operational standards for package handling and personnel.

Description

The project involves the renovation and upgrade of the mail screening facility at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. This facility is a row of 3 containers, located in the inner courtyard of the US Embassy property.

Scope of work consists of: Design and General Contractor for Construction work, Incl. demolition, new construction electrical installation, HVAC

The scope includes but is not limited to

Workshop drawings Deliverables and certificates Demolition of select interior elements, Construction of new partitions and openings, Installation of new mechanical and electrical systems, The addition of specialized safety equipment. Implementation and installation of a Purifier with HEPA filter and air flow monitor safety enclosure. This device is provided by the client Key improvements include expanding and creating wall openings for improved workflow, upgrading ventilation and installing new equipment. The renovation aims to bring the facility into compliance with current safety and operational standards, improve package handling efficiency, and ensure a safe working environment for personnel. Temporary light weight construction (tend or similar) as swing space for the operation and employees during the construction work

Special requirements:

USG Security regulations Clearance process for employees, cars, material on site Safety and protective measures

Execution periods

For completion of the work given to the contractor, the agreed execution periods apply.

Indicative schedule: 12 weeks

4 weeks design (Summer 2026) 4 weeks design revisions and client’s confirmation (Fall 2026) 4 weeks construction, Fall 2026, latest start 09/30/2026

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