191Z1026R0001 - integration of EPO in jucr

The United States Embassy in Baghdad, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for the integration of an Emergency Power Off (EPO) system into the Justice Unit Computer Room (JUCR) electrical infrastructure. The work encompasses furnishing and installing a complete EPO system that will shut down all UPS units, trip main circuit breakers, and prevent stored battery energy from supplying loads in compliance with NFPA 70 Article 645.11 and OBO design standards. Key contract requirements include that the contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), employ an English-speaking supervisor on site at all times, demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience in similar projects, and provide at least one registered senior electrical engineer with two years of experience designing and installing electrical projects. The government intends to award a fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, responsible, and acceptable offeror based on initial proposals without discussions, though discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if necessary. The deadline for submitting questions is April 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM Baghdad local time, with quotations due by April 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Baghdad local time.

This contract carries no set-aside designation. The anticipated contract value ranges between $20,000 and $100,000, with all work required to be completed within 50 calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 5 days of NTP. Deliverables include the supply and installation of two shunt trip mechanisms, an EPO device with signage, connections to CATV and HVAC panels and eight UPS units, a DC power source battery, relocation of a lighting fixture, testing and commissioning, and debris disposal. The contractor must provide a performance and payment bond totaling 20% of the contract price within 10 days of award, reduced to 10% after final acceptance and maintained for one year, with liquidated damages of 150,000 IQD per day assessed for delays beyond the 50-day completion period. The place of performance is Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.