Temporary Residential Furniture Rentals & Welcome Kits for Embassy Housing
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Agency: | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 19SZ2326Q0003 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Mar 23, 2026 05:15 pm CET
- Original Date Offers Due: Apr 10, 2026 05:00 pm CEST
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Apr 10, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: W071 - LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- FURNITURE
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NAICS Code:
- 532 - Rental and Leasing Services
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Place of Performance:
3007CHE
The U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, invites qualified vendors to participate in a solicitation for temporary residential furniture rental and welcome kit services for government-leased residences in Bern and the surrounding areas.
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing a full range of services, including the delivery, installation, maintenance, and removal of residential furniture, as well as the provision of welcome kit packages for incoming U.S. government personnel. All furnishings must be new or in excellent condition, and all mattresses must be new. The contractor should be able to respond quickly to requests, manage multiple simultaneous orders, and ensure compliance with all local safety, labor, and insurance regulations. Prior experience supporting diplomatic missions or corporate housing providers is highly desirable.
Interested vendors must be licensed to operate in Switzerland and demonstrate proven experience in residential furniture rental and logistics. The ability to provide comprehensive, end-to-end support, including delivery, installation, maintenance, and removal is essential.
Vendors interested in this opportunity are invited to request the full solicitation package, which includes the Scope of Work (SOW) and Standard Form SF1449, by contacting Bern GSO Contracting at bernGSOcontracting@state.gov. Complete offers must be submitted electronically no later than April 10, 2026, at 17:00 Europe time.
Evaluation Process:
All proposals will be reviewed for technical acceptability based on the requirements outlined in the SOW. Only technically acceptable offers will be considered for price evaluation. The contract may be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. The Embassy reserves the right to request clarifications or additional information during the evaluation process.
Point of Contact:
Bern GSO Contracting
U.S. Embassy Bern
Sulgeneckstrasse 19
Bern 3007, Switzerland
Email: bernGSOcontracting@state.gov
- DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 2201 C ST NW
- WASHINGTON , DC 20520
- USA
- Anna Peglow
- BernGSOContracting@state.gov
- Paul Aeschlimann
- BernGSOContracting@state.gov
- Mar 23, 2026 05:15 pm CETSolicitation (Original)
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