September 2, 2026

To: Prospective Offerors

Subject: Request for Quotations 19PE5026Q0051 – Chancery Facade Lighting

Fixtures

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the supply of lighting fixtures for the Chancery building façade in the Embassy. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document and submit it to the email address shown below. The RFQ consists of the following parts:

1. Section 1: Standard Form SF-1449

2. Section 2: Specifications

3. Section 3: Solicitation Provisions and Instructions to Offerors

4. Section 4: Evaluation Factors

5. Section 5: FAR & DOSAR clauses, Certifications and Other Statements of

Offerors

Questions regarding this RFQ must be sent in English to the same email address no later than September 7, 2026; the answers to these questions will be advertised within the same RFQ notice in the System for Award Management (SAM) on

September 9, 2026.

Quotations are due by September 17, 2026 at 1600 hrs. Quotations must be in English and incomplete quotations will not be accepted. Your quotation must be submitted electronically to Mr. Patrick McElroy at McElroyPH@state.gov and Mr.

Christian Rivas at RivasCR@state.gov in a single file using Word or PDF file format.

For a quotation to be considered you must complete and submit the following:

• Section 1: the blanks 12, 17a, 23, 24 and 30 of Standard Form SF-1449

Embassy of the United States of America

Lima, Peru mailto:McElroyPH@state.gov mailto:RivasCR@state.gov

• Section 2- information as requested

• Section 3: information as requested

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration, the Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the Offeror and for the

Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov . If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.

The U.S. Government intends to award without exchanges but may seek clarifications from quoters if needed.

Sincerely, Patrick McElroy

Contracting Officer

Enclosure: As stated

09/02/2026 16:38 GMT

McElroy, Patrick (McElroyPH@state.gov) https://www.sam.gov/

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Solicitation for the acquisition of lighting fixtures for the Chancery building façade at the Embassy, in accordance with the attached Specifications and related information.

Main Entrance Portal

Building Facade

A complete price schedule is required lot1

2 1 lot

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SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXTERIOR

FACADE LIGHTING

SECTION 265600 – EXTERIOR

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This requirement is solely for the supply and delivery of exterior lighting fixtures and specified accessories. Installation, testing, commissioning, and related services are excluded and will be procured separately The objective is to find the exterior light fixtures that could be used for the following:

• Replacement of the existing in-grade architectural lighting fixtures at the Main Entrance Portal.

• Replacement of the existing landscape-mounted façade lighting fixtures serving the building exterior.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. CRI: Color rendering index.

B. HID: High-intensity discharge.

C. LED: Light-Emitting Diode.

D. Luminaire: Complete lighting fixture, including ballast housing if provided.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each luminaire. Include data on features, accessories, finishes, and the following:

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1. Physical description of luminaire, including materials, dimensions, effective projected area, and verification of indicated parameters.

2. Details of attaching luminaires and accessories including drivers.

3. Details of installation and construction.

4. Photometric data based on laboratory tests of each luminaire type.

a. For indicated luminaires, photometric data shall be certified by a qualified independent testing agency. Photometric data for remaining luminaires shall be certified by manufacturer.

b. Photometric data shall be certified by manufacturer's laboratory with a current accreditation under the National

Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program for Energy Efficient Lighting Products.

B. Photometric calculations shall be submitted for all proposed luminaires.

The calculations shall demonstrate

a. Average maintained illuminance

b. Minimum illuminance

c. Maximum illuminance

d. Uniformity ratio

e. Vertical illuminance

f. Glare control

g. Light trespass

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Wiring Diagrams: Power and control wiring.

D. Warranty Information: at least one year from the Embassy’s acceptance

E. Installation Manual (for information only)

F. Operation and Maintenance Data.

Items A, B and D shall be submitted with the quotation; all other submittals shall be delivered after award.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with the OBO Electrical Code (NFPA 70, “National Electrical Code” as amended by OBO).

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1. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to the Embassy technical representative based upon input from OBO/PDCS/DE/EE and marked for intended use.

B. Comply with IEEE C2, "National Electrical Safety Code."

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Luminaire manufacturer shall demonstrate experience in manufacturing outdoor luminaires and controls.

1.5 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Spare Drivers: Two.

2. Spare LED engines: Two

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF SITE LIGHTING

A. The provision of the 2013 OBO Site Lighting Guidelines & Criteria is hereby incorporated by reference.

2.2 LED LUMINAIRES

A. General:

1. Each Luminaire shall consist of assembly that utilizes LEDs as light source. In addition, complete luminaire shall consist of housing, LED array, and electronic driver (power supply).

2. Fabricate luminaire such that LED modules may be replaced or repaired without replacement of luminaire.

3. Each luminaire shall be listed with Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.

under UL1598 for luminaires, or approved equivalent standard from nationally recognized testing laboratory.

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a. Luminaire shall be DLC approved.

B. Electrical Requirements:

1. Operation Voltage: Fluctuations of line voltage shall have no visible effect on luminous output. Luminaire shall operate at

50/60 HZ ±3 HZ AC line over a voltage ranging from 108 VAC to 305 VAC.

2. Power Factor: The luminaire shall have power factor of 0.9 or greater.

3. THD: Total harmonic distortion (current and voltage) induced into an AC power line by a luminaire shall not exceed 20 percent.

4. Driver shall have load regulation: +/- 1 percent from no load to full load.

5. Driver shall output Ripple of less than 10 percent.

6. Driver output shall be isolated.

7. Driver case temperature shall be rated for -40 deg C to 80 deg C.

8. Driver shall be fully encased and IP65 rated.

9. Driver shall include protection for: overheat, self-limited short circuit, and overload.

10. Luminaire shall provide a 0-10V dimming driver with minimum 10 percent dimming or DALI dimming.

C. Electrical Safety: Wet listed and listed for operation in high ambient temperatures.

D. Driver:

1. Load Regulation: +/- 1 percent from no load to full load.

2. Output Ripple: Less than 10 percent.

3. Output shall be isolated.

4. Case Temperature: Rated for -40 deg C through +80 deg C.

5. Power Supply Enclosure: Fully encased and potted, IP65.

6. Protection: Overheat, self-limited short circuit, and overload.

E. Optical Requirements:

1. Optical Assemblies: All LEDs shall provide same optical pattern such that failure of individual LEDs will not constitute loss in distribution pattern.

2. Light Color/Quality: Lighting must have Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) values between 3000K and 4500K and be consistent across a site. Color Rendering Index: CRI ≥ 80.

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3. Individual LEDs shall be constructed such that failure of one LED will not result in loss of entire LED module.

4. Optic assembly shall be protected against dust and moisture intrusion in accordance with IP-67 (minimum) to protect all internal components.

5. Optic assembly shall be protected against mechanical impact and be

IK10 rated.

6. Each refractor or lens shall be made from UV inhibited high impact optical grade polycarbonate and be resistant to scratching.

F. Thermal Management:

1. Rated operating temperature range shall be -20 deg C to +50 deg

C configuration.

2. Thermal management (of heat generated by LEDs) shall be sufficient capacity to assure proper operation of luminaire over expected useful life.

3. Electrical compartment temperatures shall not exceed 85 deg C in any configuration. These tests need to be performed assuming inclusion of all possible options and accessories in driver compartment with ambient at 50 deg C.

4. Thermal management shall be passive by design. Use of fans or other mechanical devices is not allowed.

5. Driver shall be thermally protected such that fixture will go into protective mode if operating temperatures exceed rated parameters. Fixture shall maintain full output at 50 deg C ambient condition.

G. Physical and Mechanical Requirements

1. Heavy-wall die-cast aluminum housing. Design housing to allow water runoff on top of housing when mounted horizontally.

2. Protect housing assembly against mechanical impact.

3. Protect optics against mechanical impact.

4. Housing shall conform to NEMA/UL wet location and shall be UL

1598 listed.

5. Protect luminaire against dust and moisture intrusion in accordance with IP-67 (minimum).

6. Assembly and manufacturing process for LED luminaire shall be designed to assure all internal components are adequately

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7. Housing shall be aluminum and suitable for coastal condition. It shall be finished with a nominal 2.5 mil thick TGIC Polyester Powder Coat finish able to withstand a 5,000-hour salt spray test per ASTM B117, with a scribe rating of 9 at 2000 hours per

ASTM D1654.

8. Luminaire to be packaged in a suitable carton that withstands ISTA-1A Drop testing requirements. Packaging: Vibration, Shock (Drop) and Compression testing (reference ISTA 1C procedure) luminaires and components to be packaged in a way to avoid breakage, bending and scoring finishes.

END OF SECTION 265600

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Attachment 1

1.0 MAIN ENTRANCE PORTAL (Section A)

Description

The entrance consists of an architectural portal approximately 10 m wide and 15 m high composed of:

• Natural stone

• Marble

• Copper cladding

• Bronze finish panels

• Stainless steel panels

The lighting objective is to enhance the architectural texture and depth of the portal while maintaining a dignified appearance appropriate for a U.S. diplomatic facility.

The existing arrangement consists of 10 recessed in-grade luminaires, five (5) on each side of the entrance.

Characteristics

1) Fixture Type: LED In-grade Wall Grazer

2) Optical Distribution

• Asymmetric Wall Grazer

• Equivalent asymmetric wall-graze distribution acceptable.

3) Electrical LED Fixtures

Input Voltage: 120–277 VAC Driver: Integral LED driver

Driver shall be:

• 0–10V dimmable or DALI dimmable

• Flicker-free

• Replaceable

Color Characteristics

Color Temperature: Lighting must have Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) values between 3000K and 4500K and be consistent across a site.

Color Rendering Index: CRI ≥ 80.

Mechanical

Housing: Corrosion-resistant cast aluminum or stainless steel

Trim Ring: 316 Stainless Steel Lens: Tempered safety glass

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Walk-over rated.

Environmental

Minimum Protection: IP67 Impact Resistance: IK10

Operating Temperature: -20°C to +50°C minimum Installation (for reference only)

Fixtures shall be installed on the floor close to the the façade.

Fixtures shall not be installed over expansion joints or construction joints.

Controls Fixtures shall be individually addressable or grouped for dimming.

2.0 BUILDING FAÇADE (Section B)

Description The building façade is approximately:

• Length: 100 meters

• Height: 28 meters

The façade consists primarily of:

• White stucco

• Dark architectural accents

• Aluminum windows

• Decorative architectural panels The objective is to provide a uniform architectural wall wash while maintaining a restrained nighttime appearance.

Fixture Type: LED Landscape Mounted Wall Washer

Ground-mounted adjustable floodlight suitable for architectural façade illumination.

Optical Distribution Asymmetric Wall Wash

Electrical LED Fixtures

Input Voltage: 120–277 VAC Integral driver. 0–10V or DALI dimming.

Color Characteristics Color Temperature: Lighting must have Correlated Color Temperature

(CCT) values between 3000K and 4500K and be consistent across a site.

Color rendering index. CRI ≥80.

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Glare rating. Lighting fixtures must have a Glare rating of G2 or lower per IESNA BUG (Backlight, Uplight, Glare) classification standards based on

IESNA 10th edition Lighting Handbook.

Mechanical Powder-coated die-cast aluminum housing.

Adjustable aiming.

Trim Ring: 316 Stainless Steel.

Tempered glass lens.

Environmental Minimum rating: IP67 Impact: IK08 minimum

Operating Temperature: -20°C to +50°C Installation (for reference only)

Fixtures shall be installed within the landscaped area.

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OBO Design Guidelines for Site Lighting ‐ 2012 Version 1 | P a g e

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OBO Design Guidelines for Site Lighting ‐ 2013 Version

PART 1

PART 1: SITE LIGHTING DESIGN OVERVIEW

1.0 The Function of Site Lighting

The primary function of site lighting is to provide a secure environment for a facility or a campus during hours of darkness. Lighting must work to discourage intruders and must provide appropriate visibility for surveillance by guards and cameras. Second, site lighting provides environments with a sense of comfort, safety and night‐time orientation for staff and residents. This also increases the usefulness of facilities after dark for social activities and recreation. Light defines and visually organizes the surroundings making them readable, understandable and, therefore, inviting and useful places.

Site lighting can also be used to create architectural expression and a recognizable image in specific areas. The image of a facility can be altered as needed, from anonymous to statuesque, creating a memorable experience of the character and individuality of a place.

PART 1

1. 1 Characteristics of Site Lighting

Site Lighting for OBO facilities shall utilize LED as the sole light source. Lighting fixtures, fittings, and components shall meet with the criteria described in Part 4.

Lighting shall have CCT values between 3000K and 4500K and be consistent across a site.

Lighting fixtures shall have a rating of G2 or lower per IESNA BUG (Backlight, Uplight, Glare) classification standards based on IESNA 10th edition Lighting Handbook.

Wherever possible fixtures with no or limited uplight should be used. This should be verified using the IESNA BUG scale with a U of 0 or 1.

Lighting shall have a CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 70 or higher

The Site Lighting Designer must be familiar with the information and criteria in the latest edition of the IES Lighting Handbook. Specifically, the consultant must be able to apply the information in Chapters 10‐ Quality of Light, Chapter 21‐ Exterior Lighting and Chapter 29‐ Emergency, Safety and Security Lighting. www.iesna.org

A. Light Sources

Enhanced security is a critical expectation of site lighting. The true value of a lighting installation depends upon its ability to support the surveillance of the site by the direct vision of the security force and through the secondary vision of the CCTV cameras. Although CCTV cameras are important, the security guards are considered to be the most reliable and active part of the security system. The site lighting must optimize surveillance and alarm assessment conditions, as well as facilitate the routine guard force patrols. This is not only a factor of the quantity of light but also the quality of the light.

Light is invisible and not perceived by the eye until it falls upon an object and is reflected back to the eye. A light meter measures illuminance (the light falling upon an object). By contrast, the eye sees the amount of light reflected from the object, the object’s luminance. Therefore, in addition to an illuminance, meter, the site should be evaluated for its appearance to the human eye.

For surveillance, light sources that are full spectrum and reflect all colors effectively are recommended. The guard’s ability to see is improved by the visual contrast of objects in the field of vision. At night, this contrast is created with high color rendering, full spectrum light sources that discriminate between colors. The Color Rendering Index (CRI) is a measure of a lamp’s ability to render colors “naturally and normally.” LED lighting appropriate for OBO facilities shall have a CRI of 70 or above.

PART 1

Second to security considerations, all light sources selected for United States Diplomatic Mission Facility projects must be energy efficient. When specifying lighting the Site Lighting Designer shall take in to account LEED lighting requirements. It will need to be determined to what extent the site lighting shall meet the requirements.

For instance, Zone 1 uplighting may not be possible if LEED compliance is required.

Finally, the visual appearance of the selected fixtures and finishes must harmonize with overall architecture character and style, and must blend into the compound landscape and site design in a coordinated manner.

As previously noted, Light Emitting Diode (LED) sources are the focus of this manual.

This guide shall be used in its entirety for all new LED installations. For light levels at existing sites and retrofits utilizing partial LED with other light sources, refer to OBO Design Guidelines for site lighting, May 2005 Version, unless otherwise directed by

OBO.

PART 1

B. Light Fixtures

Once the light requirements and overall design themes and architectural character have been determined, the appropriate fixtures can be specified. The Site Lighting Designer must consider the performance, appearance, and potential glare of the fixture. The control and distribution of the light mustwork to eliminate disability glare and minimize any veiling luminance from the fixture and/or its reflected image.

Fixtures with external refractors, such as globe style, are to be avoided. Optics must work to distribute light uniformly and precisely producing a light pattern on a given surface devoid of hot or dark spots.

At OBO and DS designated higher threat facilities, emergency lighting may be included in the project to create glare to obstruct intruder’s ability to see. The unpleasant effect of lighting projected at high angles is suitable for such a lighting system that must be used as a manually controlled system by the guard force. This shall only be incorporated at the direction of OBO.

The site lighting must be community‐responsive, considering the immediate neighbors of the facility. The Site Lighting Designer must identify potential light trespass before the lighting design is developed.

Representational lighting shall be strategically located to identify important elements and must help to provide clear visual orientation for site users. When appearance is a concern, fixture style, scale and visual presence after dark must be carefully considered. Additionally, the Site Lighting Designer should anticipate the addition of works of art on the site that may need to be illuminated at night. Infrastructure and guidance on types of fixtures and specifications should be provided. Artwork should be coordinated with the Architect and Landscape Architect prior to installation. If exterior artwork is to be provided and require lighting, the site lighting designer must be consulted prior to installation. Art may not be selected or installed at the completion of the construction project.

In representational spaces the quality of site light fixtures must be architectural rather than utilitarian, in most cases. In representational spaces and in all areas visible from them, light fixtures must be of high quality materials in a style compatible with the design of the buildings and other exterior site elements. This standard should also be applied to approach roads and any areas visible from representational spaces.

Fixtures of a utilitarian character should be used only in areas not visible from representational spaces. Fixture construction and performance quality is of high importance. Fixtures constructed of proper materials and finishes should be utilized to minimize ongoing maintenance. See Part 4.

PART 1

The project budget and the relative fixture and operational cost must be considered in selecting fixtures. The initial cost of a fixture must be considered in terms of life cycle cost. In many cases, fixtures that cost more are more efficient both in energy usage and in performance. In addition, fixtures that are carefully engineered are more durable and easier to maintain.

Light fixtures must be suitable for the specific climate and electric power reliability.

For coastal, arctic and desert climates provide fixtures designed to withstand harsh environments. In addition, some LED/ Driver‐ power supply combinations have ambient temperature conditions which need to be considered. Wall Pacs or other similar non‐cut off fixtures are prohibited unless otherwise approved.

Maintenance concerns and limitations are of prime importance. Fixtures that are accessible or prone to vandalism must have vandal resistant housings, lenses and hardware.

For Pole mounted Lighting, the maximum height of the pole base footing cannot exceed 150mm above grade. When adjacent to pathways the foundation shall be flush with grade.

PART 1

C. Lighting Systems

The site shall be analyzed as a whole and light fixtures must be located carefully. All the lighting shall work together to produce a coherent exterior environment. The relationship of light fixtures to each other, to other elements in the site, to CCTV cameras and to patrol routes must be considered. Avoid pole and fixture locations on or close to walls and buildings where they can be used as leverage for intruders to climb.

Uniform light on horizontal and vertical surfaces provides improved visibility. Every time the human eye has to adjust to a change in light level it interrupts and reduces visibility, weakening the effectiveness of the security force. Low ratios of uniformity with low light levels provide better visibility than higher light levels with higher uniformity ratios. A lighting system that provides low light levels but uniform light on horizontal surfaces and vertical surfaces creates an effective visual environment that is energy efficient.

Objects that obstruct the pattern of light shall be considered. Obstructions can be in the form of trees, projection or relief on building facades or parked vehicles. To reduce heavy shadows, these obstructed areas should be lighted with more than one fixture, from more than one direction.

Building surface materials should be considered when the lighting systems are designed. Polished surfaces will reflect the light source and create secondary glare.

Pole heights and fixture mountings need to consider local ordinance, accessibility and capability of service equipment and the spatial relationship between the luminaires and the landscape can also restrict mounting heights.

PART 1

D. Lighting Controls

Lighting controls must be part of the lighting design. There are two questions that the Site Lighting Designer must consider:

a. How are the light fixtures to be zoned? and

b. What devices are required to control those circuits?

Lighting that is defined as part of the security lighting system must be fed from the essential section of the electrical utility and from the automatically starting standby generator. Site lighting system branch circuits must be arranged so that no single circuit failure shall cause any two adjacent lighting fixtures to fail. Lighting that is purely aesthetic does not need to be circuited in this manner.

The lighting design may consider that some representational areas are zoned to typically be turned off at night and used only in the case of special events. However, the lighting in those areas with the representational lighting extinguished must still meet the levels and uniformity as defined in these guidelines. The need for multiple lighting schemes can occur in public gathering areas, private, residential gardens, or around the main entrance guard station.

Control devices must allow the security force to turn all the site lighting on and off.

Manual control of each zone of lighting is required. This control shall be located in Guard Post 1. In addition to manual control, the daily operation of the lighting should be automated. Photocells are the most common device for turning lighting on and off.

Time clocks can be incorporated for lighting that is not needed during all hours of darkness. Special application including private gardens (such as at CMR or MSGR residences), sally ports, and sports areas are to have local manual control only.

All lighting that exists in, or impacts, the exterior environment of a United States Diplomatic Mission Facility must be considered and evaluated in the site lighting design package.

PART 1

E. Appropriate Applications

LED lighting is available in diverse configurations and many fixture styles. The images that follow suggest appropriate uses for lighting, and installations that create an attractive, safe night time environment, as well as sufficient visibility for surveillance by guards.

Pedestrian scale pole lights provide low glare, even illumination of a walkway. Lighting is reflected off an upper disk reflector but meets with minimal uplight standards. Top reflector may be angled to direct light.

Low levels bollards with internal asymmetric optics provide wide lateral distribution of light on a walkway.

A pedestrian pole light with architectural character provides illumination of a representational area such as a consular garden. Lighting has a diffuse lens to minimize direct glare of LED source.

Small scale LED wall mounted luminaires provide even illumination of entry point to a site building. Fixture’s size takes advantage of the properties of LED light source to minimize scale.

PART 1

Double headed LED area light provides illumination of parking and adjacent pathways.

Fixture allows for easy service of LED modules and quick access to power supply.

LED uplights mounted at grade provide even illumination of facade. Fixture color temperature is appropriate for facade material.

PART 1

F. Lighting Matrix

Visual Perception:

Color rendering, lumens, and lux

1. Color Rendering Index (CRI) to be 70+. Maintained Scotopic/Photopic (S/P) ratios for lighting shall be as follows: 1.3 for 3000K, 1.5 for 3500K and 1.7 for 4000K. The S/P ratio is a measure of the amount of lumens emitted from a luminaire at a wavelength that excite the rod photoreceptors in the eye in proportion to the amount of lumens at a wavelength that excite the cone photoreceptors. The rod photoreceptors only function in low light levels (typical outdoor nightime levels with very little to no artificial light present) and are more sensitive to blue light. This condition where the rods are the primary functioning photoreceptors is defined as scotopic vision. The cone photoreceptors only function in higher light levels. The threshold at which they begin to function is at a level typical under a full moon at night with no artificial light. The cones become the primary functioning photoreceptors during the daytime and within artificially illuminated interior spaces. This condition is known as photopic vision.

The range between scotopic and photopic is known as mesopic where both the rods and cones are functioning at varying levels of sensivity depending how bright the visual environment is. Illuminance levels (measured in lux) are typically given for photopic conditions. They can be adjusted for mesopic conditions when the rods are functioning.

Since the rods are more sensitive to blue light, the lux level can be further reduced with a cooler color temperature light (i.e. 4000K light would have a lower multiplier than 3000K light). Mesopic illuminance multipliers for target illuminances shown in this document shall be as follows: 0.96 for 3000K, 0.93 for 3500K and 0.91 for 4000K. The lux levels shown are for the mesopic vision condition and have been adjusted from photopic values.

2. A minimum of 4 lux shall be provided throughout compound, except where designated otherwise, measured 1 m above ground on vertical surfaces of buildings requiring surveillance by guards or closed circuit television (CCTV) to detect and deter an intrusion.

*NOTE: Each matrix is co‐located with the corresponding zone.

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SITE LIGHTING DESIGN CRITERIA

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PART 2: SITE LIGHTING DESIGN CRITERIA

2.0 Organization of Lighting Criteria by Zones

Zones separate US Diplomatic Mission facilities into defined areas with specific physical elements. Each sub‐Zone within a Zone has specific lighting requirements.

The Zone definitions apply to all types of facilities although the relevance of the individual Zones will apply differently depending on the specific project. Most projects have multiple layers of overlapping Zones. It is important to analyze how the Zones apply before beginning the lighting design process.

Each Zone is described with specific lighting qualities and requirements. A matrix indicating required illuminance levels, uniformity contrast ratios, maximum/minimum levels, and fixture characteristics is included at the end of each Zone. The matrix lists all the Sub‐zones, areas or elements that typically make up each Zone. Notes are included where necessary. All illuminance levels are based on established Department of State criteria. Where the Department of State has not established illuminance levels or uniformity ratios, levels are based on values recommended in the latest edition of the IESNA Lighting Handbook.

The following abbreviations have been used to simplify the following matrix. For definitions see section 5‐ glossary:

AG‐ Above Grade, a vertical measurement with grade as zero and measuring perpendicular to grade.

NA‐ Not applicable CRI‐ Color Rendering Index LED‐ Light Emitting Diode

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2.1 The Zones of an Embassy

The five Zones are used to organize the Site Lighting Design Criteria and each has specific lighting requirements. The five Zones are:

Zones for Embassy Lighting:

Zone 1‐Building Skin Zone 2‐Building Entry and Access Zone 3‐Compound Zone 4‐Interior of Perimeter Wall Zone 5‐Exterior of Perimeter Wall

In many instances these zones might overlap and/or lighting from one zone affects another zone.

All OBO facilities will require an NEC Accreditation by OBO. This accreditation will test for compliance with these guidelines. Among the primary tests:

1. Minimum lighting levels have been met

2. Lighting level contrast ratio to comply with guidelines

3. Fixture restrike time to full illumination from power loss is under 90 seconds.

Note, with LED lighting this restrike time should be instantaneous.

Minimum lighting levels have been met

4. Lighting level contrast ratio to comply with guidelines

5. Fixture restrike time to full illumination from power loss is under 90 seconds.

Note, with LED lighting this restrike time should be instantaneous.

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Zones

ZONE 1: BUILDING SKIN

Exterior surface of Office Building including walls and windows, rooftop terraces and balconies.

ZONE 2: BUILDING ENTRIES AND ACCESS

Outdoor areas directly associated with entry ways to the Office Building including all doors, walkways, steps and ramps, terraces, and loading docks

ZONE 3: COMPOUND

Intermediate outdoor areas between the office building and the perimeter. This zone may include driveways and parking; walkways and paved terraces; small gardens and large, remote landscaped areas; recreational facilities; and utility, service and storage areas.

ZONE 4: PERIMETER WALL/’CLEAR ZONE’

The vertical face on both sides of the perimeter wall or fence. Areas immediately inside the perimeter wall that include required clearances; pedestrian entryways, vehicular entryways and security check points.

ZONE 5: OUTSIDE PERIMETER WALL

Areas outside the perimeter wall to the property line that may be considered defensible space including public sidewalks and streets; waterways; and adjacent non‐public properties. Compound access Pavilions and Arrival Courts are also outside the wall.

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Zone 1- Building Skin

Lighting for the building skin must be community‐responsive and energy efficient. Avoid stray light that causes light trespass, wasted energy and glare.

Lower portions of the building facades are lighted for surveillance by guards and CCTV cameras.

Provide uniform lighting from grade to 2.45 meters (2.45m) above grade around the entire perimeter of the building. Fixture locations must be carefully coordinated and aimed, not to inhibit the function of the security force and the CCTV cameras. Provide fixtures that accept auxiliary shielding, if needed. For fixtures placed on buildings appearance and locations must be coordinated with the Architect. Lighting that illuminates the facade above 2.45m is at the discretion of the Architectural Design Team and must be coordinated with OBO and stated in the Site Lighting Report.

Fixtures mounted to the façade of the office building may only be used for lighting of Zone 1 and Zone 2.

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If fixtures are mounted to the building at 5.0 meters (5 m) or less, above the ground or from an accessible platform, they should not allow climbing to higher levels. If the fixtures are located in the site around the building, the consultant must maximize distribution patterns and setbacks to minimize fixtures and reduce energy cost. Mounting conditions, such as soil, plantings or concrete base must be taken into account.

Architectural floodlighting that is not needed for surveillance should only be applied after close consideration. This type of lighting must be energy efficient, subtle and add to the overall site. It must not overwhelm it.

Facade materials must be taken in to account. A light stone surface will appear significantly brighter if flood lighted then a dark surface. Additionally, polished surfaces will reflect an image of the light source and produce glare in CCTV camera displays.

When the building façade is comprised of glass curtain wall, lighting from within the building may be used to meet these guidelines. Lighting illuminance level requirement remain the same. Metering of this condition is done by turning the meter to face the inside of the building. Controls of these lights must be part of the Zone 1 lighting controls.

The Office Building will often have Primary and Secondary facades based on street view and main entry points. The Site Lighting Designer should consider if two different lighting approaches are better suited than a single one.

Balconies and roof terraces often require light for surveillance. At times, these spaces are used for gathering. In either case, the lighting must be low level and/or adjustable. It must not be projected outward, inhibiting the function CCTV cameras or those monitoring the building skin.

If representational functions are planned for these areas, additional lighting and controls may be required.

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SUBZONES

BUILDING EXTERIOR

SURFACES (REQUIRING

SURVEILLANCE)

BUILDING FACADES‐ DOWNLIGHTS

Wall mounted down lights spaced to provide uniform Illumination of wall surfaces and ground plane. Fixtures below 5.0 meters shall incorporate anti‐climb characteristics. This approach minimizes light pollution.

BUILDING FACADES‐UPLIGHTS

Ground mounted uplights to wash lower facade with uniform distribution of light, if downlighting from above is not feasible

Plan Diagram

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BUILDING FACADES‐ADJACENT POLE LIGHTING

At secondary facades where adjacent walkways allow, the facade may be illuminated by adjacent pole lighting.

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BUILDING FACADES

UP TO 2.45 M

ABOVE GRADE

Wall mounted light fixtures must provide uniform light on the wall. Spacing and mounting height must be coordinated for uniformity and for integration with building architecture.

Fixtures below 5.0 meters shall incorporate anti‐climb characteristics. “Wallpac” type fixtures are not to be used.

In grade fixtures should be used in paved area and lawns. Consider required spacing and glare shields.

Ground mounted fixtures may be used in planting beds or where conditions make above ground mounting possible. Angle fixtures to prevent light pollution.

3000K¹ 3500K¹ 4000K¹ Description

H o ri zo n ta l I llu m in an ce

V er ti ca l I lli m u n an ce

M ax im u m

H o ri zo n ta l I llu m in an ce

V er ti ca l I lli m u n an ce

M ax im u m

H o ri zo n ta l I llu m in an ce

V er ti ca l I lli m u n an ce

M ax im u m

U n if o rm it y*

Li gh ti n g Fi xt u re

Notes

N/A 4.2 lux 17.0 lux N/A 4.1 lux 16.0 lux N/A 4 lux 16.0 lux 4:1

Distribute light uniformly and control the light pattern precisely

Provide light levels in accordance with surrounding areas

Avoid localized spikes in uniformity greater than

8:1 max/min for Camera contrast ratios

4.2 lux 4.2 lux 34.0 lux 4.1 lux 4.1 lux 33.0 lux 4 lux 4 lux 32.0 lux 8:1 Provide concealed, low level light

Spaces to be used for representational functions require additional light and sources with high CRI

4.2 lux 4.2 lux 34.0 lux 4.1 lux 4.1 lux 33.0 lux 4 lux 4 lux 32.0 lux 8:1 Provide concealed, low level light

Needs vary, coordinate with interior building lighting

Building Exterior Surfaces Requiring Surveillance Exterior Walls to a minimum height of 2.45M

Roof to terrace and balconies

Roof surfaces requiring surveillance

*This value is the average maintained lux level.

**This value is the average maintained lux level.

***This is the ratio of average lux to minimum lux in a given area.

****Maximum lux based on maximum: average ratio equal to average: min uniformity ratio

Lighting Matrix – Zone 1: Building Skin

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Zone 2- Building Entry and Access Building entrances and access points into buildings throughout the compound must have increased light levels to ease identification and surveillance. The type(s) of fixtures selected and their locations at entrances must maximize visibility. The use of, and locations of, multiple fixtures should be considered to avoid shadows. Downlighting in building canopies should also be considered in this evaluation.

Decorative lighting may be used to accent a main entrance but the light provided above 65 degrees from nadir (straight down) must be soft and diffuse to avoid glare. The scale and appearance of the light fixtures must relate to architectural features of the entrance. Service and secondary entrances shall be lighted discreetly, using fixtures with cut‐off optics. Lighting must illuminate means of egress during both normal and emergency conditions. Illumination levels shall be an average of 11 lux with a minimum of 2.2 lux during emergency conditions.

Egress door lighting shall meet NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 101 requirements.

If fixtures are mounted to the building at 5.0 meters (5 m) or less above the ground or from an accessible platform, they should not project to allow climbing to higher levels.

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SUBZONES

MAIN ENTRY/

CONSULAR ENTRY

The primary entrances to the NOB and Consular section should be distinguished from adjacent areas. This main entrance is the ceremonial entrance to the building.

Lighting may be multi level with higher levels used only during events. See Zone 3 for coordination with walkways throughout the compound.

Primary building entrances must be clearly identified with higher light levels.

Canopy mounted downlights can be used to provide primary lighting. Decorative fixtures on the building can also express the importance of the entrance.

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NOB ENTRY WITH CANOPY/

PORTE COCHERE

In conditions with a formal drive and drop off zone

Recessed, overhead fixtures spaced to avoid shadows

Column / wall mounted shielded fixtures

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SERVICE ENTRANCE/

LOADING DOCK

Wall mounted full cutoff fixtures adjacent to canopies or recessed fixtures within the canopy provide even light.

EGRESS DOORS

Lighting at egress doors should be anti‐climb and discreet in scale. It shall be designed and specified by The Site Lighting designer in conjunction with the Electrical Engineer of record to meet all codes. Step lights and other lighting may be considered.

Lighting Matrix – Zone 2: Building Entry & Access

3000K¹ 3500K¹ 4000K¹ Description

H o ri zo n ta l I llu m in an ce

V er ti ca l I lli m u n an ce

M ax im u m

H o ri zo n ta l I llu m in an ce

V er ti ca l I lli m u n an ce

M ax im u m

H o ri zo n ta l I llu m in an ce

V er ti ca l I lli m u n an ce

M ax im u m

U n if o rm it y*

Li gh ti n g Fi xt u re

Notes

14.8 lux 3.7 lux

29.6 lux

(H)

7.4 lux

(V)

14.3 lux 3.6 lux

28.6 lux

(H)

7.2 lux

(V)

14.0 lux 3.5 lux 8:1 8:1

Fixtures must support representation al areas

Light levels to be three times that of surrounding areas at primary entrances and twice that of surrounding areas at service entrances. Provide multiple fixtures to reduce shadows during inspection.

14.8 lux 3.7 lux

29.6 lux

(H)

7.4 lux

(V)

14.3 lux 3.6 lux

28.6 lux

(H)

7.2 lux

(V)

14.0 lux 3.5 lux

28.0 lux

(H)

7.0 lux

(V)

8:1

Fixtures must support representation al areas

Light levels to be twice that of surrounding areas.

Provide multiple fixtures to reduce shadows during inspection.

14.8 lux 3.7 lux

29.6 lux

(H)

7.4 lux

(V)

14.3 lux 3.6 lux

28.6 lux

(H)

7.2 lux

(V)

14.0 lux 3.5 lux

28.0 lux

(H)

7.0 lux

(V)

8:1

Fixtures must support representation al areas

Light levels to be three times that of surrounding areas at primary entrances and twice that of surrounding areas at service entrances. Provide multiple fixtures to reduce shadows during inspection.

NOB Primary or Service Entrance

NOB Canopy/Porte Cochere

MSGR Primary or Service Entrance

Bar Fixture Micro‐optic Fixture Linear Fixture Pole Fixtures

Uplight Fixtures Downlight Fixtures

FIXTURE TYPES FOR ZONES 1 – ZONES 5

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SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION NOV

2025)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

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(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent

Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a purchase order without discussions with Offerors.

Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms.

However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary.

The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a post award debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful

Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of…