Embassy Dili - Local Sewage Services

The Department of State is soliciting quotations for local sewage collection and disposal services at the U.S. Embassy compound and designated residences in Dili, Timor-Leste. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to perform scheduled septic tank pump-out services, with a requirement that bidders demonstrate a proven track record of local, Timor-Leste-based service operations. The contract will be awarded to the responsible company submitting the lowest-priced acceptable offer, with award anticipated based on initial quotations without discussions, though the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Submissions must include a completed SF-1449, Section I Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, and proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration, with all proposals required in English. The quotation deadline is January 20, 2026, at 17:00 local time, with submissions directed either via sealed envelope to Ian Oates, Contracting Officer at the American Embassy Dili, or electronically to DiliGSOProcurement@state.gov.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designations and involves servicing multiple locations comprising 21 septic tanks totaling approximately 127,000 liters of capacity across the Embassy Compound (12 tanks, 69,000 liters), Blue Roof Compound (2 tanks, 8,000 liters), Villa Mataruak Compound (5 tanks, 30,000 liters), and a Modular House (2 tanks, 20,000 liters). Pump-out services are required on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule with a maximum of 600 annual services, though the government guarantees a minimum of one pump-out service per year. All prices must be quoted in U.S. dollars and include labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and disposal fees, with unit pricing required for budgeting purposes. The contractor must restore any damage caused during service, adhere to safety protocols including a 10 km/hour speed limit and proper personal protective equipment requirements, and cannot exceed the maximum contract value without prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer. Performance will take place in Dili, Timor-Leste.