Bayern Munich striker Gomez, who has not played for his country since Euro 2012 after undergoing ankle surgery, was included in a 23-man squad named on Friday for the friendly in Paris on February 6.
Coach Joachim Low said that Rene Adler was set to start in goal for what would be his first international for more than two years, although Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer was still the first choice.
Low's comments implied that 29-year-old Kiessling did not fit in with Germany's playing style despite a consistently good scoring record at club level over the years.
"Mario Gomez is in good shape again after his long injury. Like Miroslav Klose, he has all the prerequisites to put our playing philosophy into practice," Low said in a statement.
"I'm convinced that, thanks to his experience and qualities, he will assert himself at the highest international level."
Hamburg SV's Adler was Germany's first-choice goalkeeper in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup but missed the tournament due to a rib injury and lost his place to Neuer.
"Rene Adler has played very well in the first half of the Bundesliga season," said Low.
"He deserved the chance to play against France. For the World Cup qualifiers in March, we will entrust Manuel Neuer who is clearly our number one."
