FAC FWP502 RFQ Completion, Integration and Commissioning of Vehicle Gate Security System at Chief of Mission Residences(CMR)

The Department of State seeks completion, integration, and commissioning of vehicle gate security systems at the Chief of Mission Residence in Djibouti, with quotations due September 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. local time. The procurement is not set-aside and will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror without discussions, though discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if necessary.

Place of performance is Djibouti. The scope includes comprehensive technical and security assessment of previously delivered gate materials, installation of one automatic sliding vehicle gate at the main entrance and one double-leaf swing vehicle gate with anti-climb protection at the service entrance, integration of electrical, control, safety, and security systems, and full testing, commissioning, and operational validation. Performance mandates zero security breaches during construction and 100% operational gate systems with no functional defects, in compliance with U.S. Department of State and OBO standards. The contract period is 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with a minimum 12-month warranty after final acceptance.

Contractor qualifications require minimum five years of continuous experience in vehicle gate systems, perimeter security installations, and electrical/mechanical integration, with evidence of at least three similar projects within the past five years for government, military, embassy, or high-security facilities. Key personnel must include a Project Manager with minimum seven years' construction experience, a licensed electrical technician, and a structural supervisor. Performance and payment bonds of 50% contract price are required within 15 days of award, reducing to 10% after final acceptance. General liability insurance must include minimum per-occurrence limits of $5,000 bodily injury and $5,000 property damage, naming the U.S. Government as additional insured. All offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submittal. A mandatory pre-quotation conference and site visit is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.; interested contractors must notify kayadse@state.gov and djiboutiprocurement@state.gov with attendee names no later than August 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Quotations must be submitted electronically to DjiboutiProcBids@state.gov in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat format, not exceeding 30 MB per file. The NAICS code is 811, Repair and Maintenance; PSC is 4940, Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment.