19EC7526R0005 Cover Letter.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) letter from the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, soliciting proposals for residential electrical distribution and backup power system upgrades for the U.S. Embassy Quito at Government Owned Residential compound (Ziba). The RFP number is 19EC7526R0005. The solicitation is open to responsible companies capable of submitting acceptable offers at the lowest price. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order based on initial proposals without holding discussions, though discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if necessary.

Proposals are due by September 4, 2026, before 16:00 hours Quito time and must be submitted electronically to quitocontracts@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat PDF format, with individual files not exceeding 30MB. Technical and economic proposals must be submitted separately, with no pricing included in the technical proposal. All proposals must include Standard Form SF-1442, Section B pricing, Section K representations and certifications, additional information as required in Section L, and proof of SAM registration. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 11:00 am Quito time at the Ziba residences compound in Cumbaya. Questions must be directed in writing to Mr. Matthew Madden, Contracting Officer, at quitoprocurement@state.gov before August 11, 2026, at 16:00 hours Quito time. Prospective offerors are highly encouraged to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to proposal submission.