RFQ - 19ZA6026Q0002 - FAC NEC FUEL OIL SYSTEM BME.pdf

U.S. Embassy Lusaka

Date: 18 June 2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number: 19ZA6026Q0002 – Preventative Maintenance Services for Fuel Systems

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Preventative Maintenance Services for Fuel Systems at U.S Embassy, Zambia. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Quotations are due on Thursday July 20, 2026, by 5pm local time. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to lusaka-procurement@state.gov It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS- Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section I, Pricing

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.

Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Sincerely, Joshua Yates Contracting Officer

Enclosure:

Type text here mailto:lusaka-procurement@state.gov https://www.sam.gov/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19ZA6026Q0001, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19ZA6026Q0001, Schedule of

Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government Furnished Property

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR

Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR16039040

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19ZA6026Q0002

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

06/18/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Joshua Yates

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

+260 -211 - 3570000

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL

TIME

July 20, 2026, at 5pm CAT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: ____ % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

AMERICAN EMBASSY LUSAKA

Ibex Hill Road, Stand 694 lot 100, Lusaka, Zambia.

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

AMERICAN EMBASSY LUSAKA

Ibex Hill Road, Stand 694 lot 100, Lusaka, Zambia.

AMERICAN EMBASSY LUSAKA

GSO PROCUREMENT, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Electronic Funds Transfer to:

Financial Management Office

American Embassy Lusaka

Ibex hill road, Stand 694 lot: 100 Lusaka, Zambia.

CODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

1 Preventative Maintenance Services for Fuel Systems for US Embassy Lusaka in Zambia

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES

TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET

FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED

____________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY

ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Joshua Yates 31c. DATE SIGNED

18 June 2026

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CO C O

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

39. S/R VOUCHER NO. 40. PAID BY

41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER S- 19ZA6026Q0002

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The American Embassy in Lusaka requires preventive maintenance services for their fuel systems. These services shall result in all systems being serviced under this agreement being in good operational condition when activated.

1.1. TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm fixed price contract payable entirely in Dollar. Prices for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLIN) shall include proper disposal of toxic substances as per Item 8.4 where applicable. No additional sums will be payable for any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required. The contract price will not be adjusted due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

1.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract will be for a period of one-year, with a maximum of four one-year optional periods of performance and will be expected to commence no later than August 2026.

2.0 PRICING

The rates below include all costs associated with providing preventive maintenance services in accordance with the attached scope of work, and the manufacturer’s warranty including materials, labor, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, profit and GST (if applicable).

2.1. Base Year. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

2.2. Option Year 1. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Option Year 1 of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

CLIN Description Quantity of Equipment

Type of services

No. of service

Unit price / service ($)

Total per year ($)

001 Fuel System Maintenance Annual 1

Total Base Year

CLIN Description Quantity of Equipment

Type of services

No. of service

Unit price / service

Total per year ($)

101 Fuel System Maintenance Annual 1

2.3. Option Year 2. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Option Year 2 of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

2.4. Option Year 3. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Option Year 3 of the contract, and continuing for a period of 12 months

2.5. Option Year 4. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Option Year 4 of the contract, and continuing for a period of 12 months

2.6. Total for all years: Base Year $__________

Option Year 1 $__________ Option Year 2 $__________ Option Year 3 $__________ Option Year 4 $__________

TOTAL $__________

2.7 Repair option. Repairs are NOT included under this agreement (see 7.1.3) and are to be done outside this contract. However, we would like to have current labor rates in the event that there is an issue discovered during the preventive maintenance of the specified equipment. Please provide your current labor rates in the Repair Option fields below. As stated in 7.1.3 any necessary repairs or parts will be submitted for approval and then billed against a separate PO.

The Contractor is not approved to do any additional work without approval.

Total Option Year

Type of services

No. of service

Unit price / service ($)

Total per year ($)

201 Fuel System Maintenance Annual 1

Total Option Year 2

Type of services

No. of service

Unit price / service ($)

Total per year ($)

301 Fuel System Maintenance Annual 1

Total Option Year

Type of services

No. of service

Unit price / service ($)

Total per year ($)

401 Unit # Annual 1

Total Option Year 4

Repair Labor Rates Base Year $__________/hr.

Option Year 1 $__________/hr.

Option Year 2 $__________/hr.

Option Year 3 $__________/hr.

Option Year 4 $__________/hr.

2.8 Emergency Service Option. Emergency Service is NOT included under this agreement and will be billed outside the contract. However, we would like to have the rates in the event of an emergency. Emergency Service, with a four-hour response time, must be available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Submit cost for Emergency Services below. Please indicate how the emergency services will be billed (hourly, trip charge, etc.).

Emergency Service Rates Base Year $_______________ Option Year 1 $_______________ Option Year 2 $_______________ Option Year 3 $_______________ Option Year 4 $_______________

3.0 NOTICE TO PROCEED

After Contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates and copies of all applicable licenses and permits, the Contracting Officer will issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from date of Contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

4.0 EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1. The American Embassy in Lusaka requires the Contractor to maintain the following systems in a safe, reliable and efficient operating condition. Please see equipment list included in Exhibit A for a more detailed description.

1) Fuel Pump, Fuel Storage Tank, Panel Controls

2) Simplex Fuel Transfer System

3) Pneumercator Fuel Monitoring System

4) Fuel Master Fuel Management System

4.2. The Contractor shall provide all necessary managerial, administrative and direct labor personnel, as well as all transportation, equipment, tools, supplies and materials required to perform inspection, maintenance, and component replacement as required to maintain the systems in accordance with this work statement. Under this Contract the Contractor shall provide:

• The services of trained and qualified technicians to inspect, adjust, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance; and provide consumable materials.

4.3. Performance Standards

All work in this agreement shall be completed in a professional and timely manner. Those working on the equipment should be certified and the quality of work should reflect that. The Contractor shall schedule all preventive maintenance work with the site Facility Manager to avoid disrupting the business operation of the Embassy.

5.0 HOURS OF PERFORMANCE

5.1. The Contractor shall maintain work schedules. The schedules shall take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. The Contractor shall deliver standard services between the hours of 0730 AM and 1730 PM Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed on US Government and local holidays.

Below is a list of the holidays.

6.0 ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

6.1 General. The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall supervise the

Contractor’s technicians and be the Contractor’s liaison with the American Embassy.

The Contractor’s employees shall be on-site only for contractual duties and not for any other business or purpose. Contractor employees shall have access to the equipment and equipment areas and will be escorted by Embassy personnel.

6.2 Personnel Security. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual. The Contractor shall provide the names, biographic data and police clearance on all Contractor personnel who shall be used on this Contract prior to their utilization. Submission of information shall be made within 5 days of award of contract.

No technician will be allowed on site without prior authorization. Note: this may include cleared personnel if advance notice of visit is not given at least one week before the scheduled visit.

6.2.1 Vehicles. Contractor vehicles will not be permitted inside the embassy compound without prior approval. If you need to have vehicle access please submit your vehicle

Date Holiday US/Local Jan 01 New Year's Day Am Jan 16 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Am Feb 18 President's Day Am Mar 8 International Women’s Day Local Mar 12 Youth Day Local Mar 25 Good Friday Local Mar 28 Easter Monday Local May 1 Labor Day Local May 25 Africa Freedom Day Local May 27 Memorial Day Am Jul 04 Independence Day Am Jul 06 Heroes Day Local Jul 07 Unity Day Local Aug 3 Farmers Day Local Sep 02 Labor Day Am Oct 14 Columbus Day Am Oct 18 Prayers Day local Oct 24 Independence Day Local Nov 11 Veterans Day Am Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day Am Dec 25 Christmas Am information (Make, Model, License Plate #) along with a written justification as to why access is necessary. This should be submitted to the Facility Manager at least one (1) week prior to the visit.

6.2.2 Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved.

Contractor personnel shall display identity card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual.

6. 3 Security Clearances. Security clearances are not a requirement for performance on this contract, as there will be no access to classified information or areas.

6.3.1 The Contractor must comply with all of the following requirements relating to the protection of U.S. Embassy Diplomatic personnel, property and compound project information and cooperate fully in all security matters Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) and information that may arise relating to this contract.

Contractor personnel may also be exposed to various documents and signs, including Post notices, event schedules, DoS regulations and conversations or announcements relating to the operation of the U. S. Embassy and diplomatic personnel. This information should not be shared with anyone not employed by or falling under the protection of the Embassy.

Contractor personnel may be exposed to various documents, such as blueprints, drawings, sketches, notes, surveys, reports, photographs, specifications received or generated in conjunction with this contract. These documents contain information associated with diplomatic facilities for the U.S. Department of State. These documents have been marked with the handling designations “Unclassified” or “Sensitive but Unclassified” and US Government warnings against reproduction and distribution. These documents require special handling and dissemination restrictions. All handling designations and warnings on original documents must be reproduced on subsequent copies.

The loss, compromise, or suspected compromise or loss of any SBU information, contract related information (personnel files, payroll information, etc.), any post or diplomatic facility related information (documents, notes, drawings, sketches, surveys, reports, exposed film, negatives, or photographs), or ANY information which may adversely affect the security interests of the United States, must be immediately brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Photographs of any diplomatic overseas building or facility must be authorized in advance by the COR and Regional Security Officer (RSO), who will establish any controls, limits, and/or restrictions as necessary. Exposed film depicting any Controlled Access Area and/or sensitive equipment must be developed in a U.S.- controlled environment by appropriately cleared personnel. No further dissemination, publication, duplication, or other use beyond that which was requested and approved is authorized without specific, advance approval from DS. DS reserves the right to demand retention of all copies of said photographs and/or negatives, following fulfillment of the previously authorized usage.

Transmission of any information marked Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) or contract/personnel sensitive information, via the Internet, is prohibited. SBU information can be transmitted via ProjNet, mail, FedEx (or other commercial carrier) or fax, or hand carried by authorized contractor personnel.

Discussion of U.S. Diplomatic post activities while not on post, to include in homes, hotel rooms, restaurants and all other public places, is prohibited. Any contact with host or third country nationals that seems suspicious (such as undue curiosity in the project or project personnel) shall be reported immediately to the COR and RSO.

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except to the extent necessary to perform their required duties in the performance of the contract requirements or as provided by written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for sole use of and shall become the exclusive property of the U.S.

Government. No article, book, pamphlet, recording, broadcast, speech, television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of the work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media, to include company or personal websites, without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract or at any other point in time. The Contract shall include the substance of this provision in all subcontracts hereunder.

6.4 Standards of Conduct

6.4.1 General. The Contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, cleanliness, appearance, and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to employees as may be necessary. Each Contractor employee shall adhere to standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employer, and the United States Government. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional cost to the Government.

6.4.2 -

6.4.3 Neglect of Duties. Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. This includes sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

6.4.4 Disorderly Conduct. The Contractor shall not condone disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, and intimidation by words, actions, or fighting. Also included is participation in disruptive activities that interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

6.4.5 Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances which produce similar effects.

6.4.6 Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These circumstances include but are not limited to the following actions: falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records; unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct; unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials; security violations; organizing or participating in gambling in any form; and misuse of weapons.

6.4.7 Key Control. The Contractor will not be issued any keys. The keys will checked out from Post 1 by a “Cleared American” escort on the day of service requirements.

6.4.8 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.

7.0 SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

7.1. General

7.1.1. The Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance as outlined in Exhibit A - STATEMENT OF WORK. The objective of scheduled preventive maintenance is to eliminate system malfunction, breakdown and deterioration when units are activated/running.

7.1.2. The Contractor shall inventory, supply and replace expendable parts (eg, filters, belts, hoses, gaskets) that have become worn down due to wear and tear. The Contractor shall maintain a supply of expendable and common parts on site so that these are readily available for normal maintenance to include: hoses, belts, oil, chemicals, coolant, filters (Air, Fuel, Oil), grease, sealant, thermostat, fuses; in addition to the appropriate tools, testing equipment, safety shoes and apparel for technicians, personal protective equipment (hands, hearing, eye protection), MSDS, cleaning material and oil spill containment kits. The contractor should inventory the supply after each visit and order replacement supplies and have them delivered to post.

7.1.3. Exclusion. This contract does NOT include repair of equipment and replacement of hardware (e.g. bearings, pistons, piston rings, crankshafts, gears). Hardware replacements will be separately priced out by the Contractor for the Government’s approval and acceptance.

The Government has the option to accept or reject the Contractor’s quote for parts and reserves the right to obtain similar spare parts from other competitive sources. If required by the Government, the Contractor shall utilize Government-purchased spare parts, if awarded the work. Such repairs/replacements will be accomplished by a separate purchase order. However, this exclusion does not apply if the repair is to correct damage caused by Contractor negligence.

7.1.4. Replacement/repair of any electronic or electrical parts must be approved by the COR prior to installation of the part. If the Contractor proceeds to replace any electronic or electrical parts without COR approval, the Contractor shall de-install the parts at no cost to the Government.

7.2 Checklist Approval

The Contractor shall submit to the COR a schedule and description of preventive maintenance tasks which the Contractor plans to provide. The Contractor shall prepare this schedule and task description in a checklist format for the COR’s approval prior to contract work commencement.

7.2.1. The Contractor shall provide trained technicians to perform the service at frequencies stated in Exhibit A and on the equipment called out in this SOW. The technician shall sign off on every item of the checklist and leave a copy of this signed checklist with the COR or the COR's designate after the maintenance visit.

7.2.2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all manufacturers recommended preventive maintenance as well as preventive maintenance recommended by the manufacture technical manuals for the respective equipment.

8.0 PERSONNEL, TOOLS, CONSUMABLE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

The Contractor shall provide trained technicians with the appropriate tools and testing equipment for scheduled maintenance, safety inspection, and safety testing as required by this Contract.

The Contractor shall provide all of the necessary materials and supplies to maintain, service, inspect and test all the systems to be maintained.

8.1 Contractor furnished materials will include but not limited to appropriate tools, testing equipment, safety shoes and apparel for technicians, hands, hearing and eye protection, MSDS, cleaning material and oil spill containment kit. Expendable/consumable items (e.g. hoses, belts, oil, chemicals, coolants, filters (Air, Fuel, Oil), generator starting batteries, grease, sealant, thermostat, fuse), will be maintained in the onsite inventory. See 7.1.2.

8.2 Repairs. Repairs are not included in this contract. See Item 7.1.3. Exclusions.

8.3 Disposal of used oil, fuel, battery and other toxic substances. The Contractor is responsible for proper disposal of toxic/hazardous substances. All material shall be disposed of according to Government and Local law. After proper disposal the contractor must show proof of authorized disposal of these toxic/hazardous substances.

9.0 N/A

10. DELIVERABLES

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description QTY Delivery Date Deliver to Names, biographic data, police clearance on Contractor personnel (#6.2)

1 5 days after contract award COR

Certificate of Insurance (#10.2) 1 10 days after contract award CO Checklist signed by Contractor’s employee (#7.2.1)

1 After completion of each maintenance service

COR

Invoice (#15) 1 After completion of each maintenance service

COR

11.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Personal Injury, Property Loss or Damage (Liability). The Contractor assumes absolute responsibility and liability for any and all personal injuries or death and property damage or losses suffered due to negligence of the Contractor’s personnel in the performance of this Contract

The Contractor’s assumption of absolute liability is independent of any insurance policies.

11.2 Insurance. The Contractor, at its own expense, shall provide and maintain during the entire period of performance of this Contract, whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall carry the following minimum insurance:

Public Liability Insurance

Bodily Injury $10,000.00 per occurrence $20,000.00 Cumulative Property Damage $20,000.00 per occurrence $50,000.00 Cumulative

Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability

11.3 Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Contractor agrees to provide all employees with worker's compensation benefits as required under local laws (see FAR 52.228-4 “Worker’s Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas”).

12.0 LOCAL LAW REGISTRATION

If the local law or decree requires that one or both parties to the contract register the contract with the designated authorities to insure compliance with this law or decree, the entire burden of this registration shall rest upon the Contractor. Any local or other taxes which may be assessed against the Contract shall be payable by the Contractor without Government reimbursement.

13.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN (QAP).

13.1 Plan. This plan is designed to provide an effective surveillance method to promote effective Contractor performance. The QAP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the Contract. The role of the Government is to conduct quality assurance to ensure that Contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold Services.

Performs all services set forth in the performance work statement (PWS)

1 thru 12 All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month

13.2 Surveillance. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

13.3 Standard. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.

13.4. Procedures.

13.4.1 If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed, they should immediately contact the COR.

13.4.2 The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

13.4.3 If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant.

The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

13.4.4 If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

13.4.5 The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

13.4.6 If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

13.4.7 The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

13.4.8. Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

14. TRANSITIONS/CONTACTS

Within 10 days after contract award, the Contracting Officer may ask the contractor to develop a plan for preparing the contractor to assume all responsibilities for preventive maintenance services. The plan shall establish the projected period for completion of all clearances of contractor personnel, and the projected start date for performance of all services required under this contract. The plan shall assign priority to the selection of all supervisors to be used under the contract.

14.1 On site contact. The following are the designated contact personnel between the US Embassy and the Contractor

- Facility Manager: (Joshua Yates, 0211-357382, yatesjo@state.gov)

- Technical Specialist: (Hartley Khondiwa, 0211-357413, khondiwaH@state.gov

15. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

The Contractor shall submit an invoice after each preventive maintenance service has been performed. Invoices must be accompanied by a signed copy of the Maintenance Checklist for the work performed including parts replacement and breakdown calls, if any. No invoice for preventive maintenance services will be considered for payment unless accompanied by the relevant documentation.

The Contractor should expect payment 30 days after completion of service or 30 days after receipt of invoice at the Embassy's payment office, whichever is later. Invoices shall be sent to:

AMERICAN EMBASSY

lusakainvoices@state.gov mailto:khondiwaH@state.gov mailto:lusakainvoices@state.gov

Exhibit A - - STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

The American Embassy in Lusaka requires preventive maintenance services for their fuel systems. These services shall result in all systems being serviced under this agreement being in good, operational condition when activated.

II. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT:

1) Fuel Pump, Fuel Storage Tank, Panel Controls

2) Simplex Fuel Transfer System

3) Pneumercator Fuel Monitoring System

4) Fuel Master Fuel Management System

III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor under this SOW will be responsible for labor, tools, and materials required to carry out all preventive maintenance as outlined in this SOW. Embassy staff has service manuals for the Fuel System on site

IV. SCOPE OF WORK - FUEL SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall provide all materials, supervision, labor, tools and equipment to perform preventive maintenance. All personnel working in the vicinity shall wear and /or use safety protection while all work is performed. Any questions or injuries shall be brought to the attention of the Post Occupation Safety and Health Officer (POSHO). Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be provided by the Contractor for all HAZMAT materials. Copies will be provided to the COR for approval.

If any discrepancies are found with the generator system that are not covered under this scope of work, then the contractor must provide the following:

1. Detailed report noting the discrepancy found.

2. Bill of Materials (BOM) to include component name, quantity, part #, and price for any repair material required and material lead time.

3. Price quote for repair labor.

At a minimum, the following work must be done:

Fuel Distribution System (Underground Fuel Storage Tanks (USTs))

Annual:

• Inspect all piping runs for damage and leakage including, fill line from remote fill point o UST and supply/return lines between day tanks and UST:

• Ensure UST manholes and sumps are properly vented and sumps are clear of water, fuel, and debris.

• Inspect manhole gaskets.

• Inspect brine levels for USTs with interstitial fluid.

• Ensure day tanks are properly vented and emergency vented.

• Adjust fill rate of day tanks to be below the level of the return pump.

• Ensure manual valves and bypass valves are in the proper position and locked out where necessary.

• Clean or replace all strainers and filters.

• Inspect and test all specialty valves

• Check floats and leveling devices in tank. Check float adjustment with depth level indicators.

• Clean breather vents, conservation vents, and flame arrestors where appropriate.

• Check for signs of tank leakage.

• Verify all locking devices in place.

• Validate operation of automatic controls including leak and level detection.

• Record Results

Fuel Pump Control

Annual:

• Visually inspect controller

• Inspect electrical wiring for damage.

• Verify pump is pumping at capacity by measuring the time required to transfer a specific volume of fuel.

• Measure and record voltage at the pump and actual current draw and compare to nameplate readings.

• Check and tighten electrical connections as necessary

• Test all fuses

• Record results

Fuel Dispensing

Annual:

• Control panel(s) or Control Boxes

a. Visually inspect controller

b. Check and tighten electrical connections as necessary

c. Test all fuses

d. Test all lights, LEDs, and alarm horns

e. Observe condition of contactor contacts as all pumps are turned off/on. Note:

contactor to be replaced if severe arcing or chattering is observed.

f. Perform sequence testing as per original start-up documentation.

• Field Devices. Inspect and perform operational test on the following:

a. Supply Pumps

i. Leakage

1. Observe for leakage from external pressure seals, special attention to functional element and leak detector port (if applicable)

2. Is packer seal manifold seal tight to keep water from inside of the tank?

3. Check tightness of Functional or Pressurestat element screws.

4. Check integrity of all fittings attached to Fuel Oil Pump (FOP).

Any kinked, missing, corroded, or damaged fittings or tubing should be noted

ii. Conduit

1. Is conduit corroded or broken?

2. Confirm that ground paths are installed and functional

iii. Yoke

1. Verify Yoke screw is tight, and the threads are not stripped.

2. Observe O-ring sealing surfaces under yoke are in good, non-corroded condition.

iv. Electrical

1. Check ground wire to neutral for resistance

2. Check the amp draw of the FOP while it is running at shut-of pressure and ensure it is within published norms.

3. Check incoming voltage to the pump. High or low voltages can be detrimental to pump life.

b. Shear Valve Operation

c. Dispenser:

i. Dispenser components inside cabinet clean and dry; sump dry

ii. Emergency shutoff valve properly anchored, positioned and tested

iii. Filter(s) within owner’s expected service life

iv. Fire extinguisher has proper pressure and is in good condition

v. Dispenser door panels and licks operate easily.

vi. Nozzle flow rate within tolerances

vii. Nozzle automatic shutoff working properly

viii. Nozzle no-pressure/no-flow feature working properly

ix. Electrical conduit, junction boxes, and wiring in good condition hanging hardware continuity tested and passed.

x. Dispenser properly grounded

xi. Emergency stop switch(es) tested and working properly

xii. Nozzle spout tight, round, no cracks, no excessive wear

xiii. Automatic shutoff hole open and in good condition

xiv. Nozzle hold-open latch straight, moves freely, return spring operates properly

xv. Nozzle body and scuff guard clean, in good condition, warnings easily read.

xvi. Nozzle/hose connection clean and dry

xvii. Swivel fitting clean, dry, and moves easily

xviii. Hose in good condition, no cuts, cracks, bulges, blisters, flat spots, kinks or worn spots

xix. Dispenser/hose connection clean and dry

xx. Breakaway is clean and dry

xxi. Whip hose in good condition, no cuts, cracks or blisters.

xxii. Fittings at end of whip hose clean and dry

xxiii. Island or pavement around the dispenser shows no sign of recent spills or leaks

xxiv. Calibrate and verify dispenser pulse rate per liter with volume of calibration vessel

• Emergency shutoff valve properly anchored, positioned and tested

• Fire extinguisher has proper pressure and is in good condition

• Emergency stop switch(es) tested and working properly

• Automatic shutoff hole open and in good condition

• Island or pavement around the dispenser shows no sign of recent spills or leaks

• Record results

Fuel Management System Panel Control

Annual:

• Before inspection, verify that system configuration has not been damaged or corrupted from the settings that were programmed at start-up.

• Test all lights, LEDs, and alarm horns.

• Investigate and clear all alarms.

• Test all sensors. Test discriminating sensors with both water and fuel. Clean all sensors

• Pull probes and inspect for damage

• Clean probe shaft

• Test and recalibrate probes as necessary in comparison with manual gauging on the tank with the tank calibration chart.

• Check that Fuel Pump Controller levels match those of the Leak and Level

Monitoring System

• Test remote alarm panels at remote fill

• Ensure proper operation of remote displays

• Test operation of all inputs and outputs

• Record all results

Equipment List:

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2026)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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__ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

__ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (11)

(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

__ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17) [Reserved]

__ (18)

(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

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__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (19)

(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

__ (22)

(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (26)

(i) 52.219-28, Post award Small Business Program Representation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755).

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