Gateway International Inc., a Houston-based small disadvantaged business, was awarded a $65,148.60 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations on July 28, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 15, 2025. This contract, issued without a set-aside designation, calls for the supply of electrical panels and circuit breaker components for generator installations at the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador. The procurement originated from a competitive solicitation posted June 5, 2025, which sought new, unopened electrical equipment including panel boards, main breaker kits, and circuit breakers from manufacturers such as Siemens and Square D, with delivery originally required by August 15, 2025.
The award represents continued engagement with the Department of State, with whom Gateway International Inc. has an established contracting relationship across multiple bureaus and overseas facilities. The company's contract portfolio demonstrates substantial experience procuring specialized infrastructure and equipment components for diplomatic facilities worldwide. This purchase order aligns with the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations' mission to maintain and upgrade physical infrastructure at U.S. diplomatic posts, ensuring reliable electrical systems and backup power generation capabilities at embassy facilities.