Specialized Drain Inspection Equipment
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City seeks specialized drain inspection and maintenance equipment spare parts for the New Embassy Compound, with proposals due September 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mexico City local time. This is a brand-name solicitation restricted to RIDGID Original Equipment Manufacturer parts; no substitutions are accepted.
Place of performance is Mexico City, Mexico. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for other than full and open competition, based on compatibility, interoperability, and availability of local technical support and warranty services through authorized Mexican distributors.
Equipment required comprises six RIDGID items: two SeeSnake Pipe Inspection Monitors (Models 69038 and 64968, one unit each), one SeeSnake Underground Inspection Camera System (131-foot capacity), one SeeSnake Camera Reel (325-foot capacity for 2"–12" pipe ranges), one Corded Water Jetter (1 1/4"–4" pipes), and one Gas-Powered Water Jetter (2"–10" pipes). The estimated cost is $69,000 USD. All items must be brand-new and match specific OEM part numbers and models exactly.
Equipment must support pipe sizes from 1 1/4" to 10" diameter, include digital recording and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, operate on standard 110–120V electrical systems or be self-powered, and have local Mexican support availability. The supplier must replace defective items within 10 business days of notice. Delivery is due by September 30, 2026. This is a firm-fixed price procurement with no small business set-aside. NAICS code is 332913 (Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing); PSC is H347 (Inspection—Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings). Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission.
19MX5326Q0055 Department of State US Embassy Mexico
8/24/26, 12:12 PM Specialized Drain Inspection Equipment
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is preparing to procure specialized drain inspection and water jetting equipment through a single-source procurement with an anticipated award value of $69,000.00, with the solicitation to be released on SAM.gov at a future date to be announced by the Facility Management Office.
The procurement is not set-aside. Place of performance is the New Embassy Compound in Mexico City. The equipment must comprise RIDGID brand items only—specifically two SeeSnake Pipe Inspection Monitors, one SeeSnake Underground Inspection Camera System with 131-foot capacity, one SeeSnake Camera Reel with 325-foot capacity, one Corded Water Jetter, and one Gas-Powered Water Jetter—with no substitutions accepted and all items matching specific OEM part numbers and models.
Equipment must operate within drainage systems ranging from 1 1/4" to 10" diameter pipes and support digital recording, storage, and data export via Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi connectivity. Systems must function on standard 110–120V commercial electrical power or be self-powered via gas or battery. All inspection monitors, cameras, and reels must be fully compatible within the RIDGID ecosystem. Equipment must be suitable for indoor and outdoor use, including wet, confined, and underground pipe environments.
The single-source justification rests on RIDGID's superior logistical advantage through authorized distributors in Mexico, offering immediate access to parts, local technical support, and warranty services. The current absence of in-house inspection capability forces the facility to outsource diagnostics at higher operational costs and delayed response times. In-house capability will reduce emergency repairs, improve diagnostic accuracy, and extend plumbing system lifespan.
19MX5326Q0055 Department of State US Embassy Mexico
7/28/26, 11:15 AM