US Embassy Asuncion

The Department of State's US Embassy Asuncion is a civilian diplomatic mission that procures goods and services to support overseas embassy operations. The Embassy is a sub-agency of the Department of State and handles local and regional contracting for facility maintenance, equipment, and supplies to sustain diplomatic presence in Paraguay.

The Embassy has awarded nine federal contracts cumulatively, totaling $253 thousand in combined potential value. Award activity increased to four contracts in 2024 after lower historical volumes; the Embassy awarded one contract in 2021, one in 2023, and one year-to-date in 2025. Awards per year have been one contract in 2020, two in 2021, one in 2023, four in 2024, and one in 2025. All nine awards are designated as no set-aside, indicating procurement through open competition rather than small-business or socioeconomic categories. One recent award carries no reported potential value, typical of Schedule task orders, BPA calls, or below-threshold purchase orders.

The competitive base is highly fragmented. Toyotoshi SA holds the largest single contract value at $113 thousand, representing 45 percent of combined potential value across the five-year window. Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees account for $112 thousand combined across multiple awards, and El Mejor S.R.L. holds a $2 thousand award. One additional Miscellaneous Foreign Awardee contract carries no reported value. Among the six distinct prime contractors awarded over the portfolio history, the top five by value coverage is 90 percent—concentrated activity driven by the Toyotoshi and foreign awardee cluster, but heavily dependent on a single larger contract rather than sustained relationship depth.

The most recent open solicitation is PR16173059, due August 17, 2026. The Embassy is seeking refrigeration and dehumidification equipment for official residences: 10 units of 21 cubic-foot top-mount refrigerators (220 Volt, 50Hz), 8 units of 17 cubic-foot upright freezers (220 Volt, 50Hz), and 5 dehumidifiers (220–240V, 50Hz). Quoted items should reference Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, LG, or Maytag as suggested brands or similar equivalents. Bills and shipment are directed to the Miami Diplomatic Affairs office with net-30 payment terms upon receipt at destination.