Guatemala - Semi-Permanent Awning

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala seeks procurement of a semi-permanent awning and modified 40-foot shipping container for office and storage space in El Progreso, Guatemala, with quotations due September 12, 2026, by 5:00 PM local time. Questions must be submitted by August 19, 2026. A voluntary site visit is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

Place of performance is El Progreso Department, Guatemala, specifically at Kilometro 81.5 Carretera al Atlantico. The semi-permanent awning requires dimensions of 12.5 meters width by 25 meters depth with a height of 4.10 meters and ridge height of 8.60 meters, constructed of galvanized steel (Grade 72, ASTM A653) with modular segments for assembly and disassembly. The awning must include black-out, waterproof, flame-retardant PVC-laminated canvas at 24 ounces per square yard minimum, prefabricated concrete counterweights of at least 1.5 tons each, a lightning protection system meeting NFPA 780:2020, and eight LED luminaires of 400 watts each with IP65 protection rated at 35,000 lumens minimum. The 40-foot shipping container must be Class A or B standard or high-cube, 2–8 years old, classified as Premium per IICL-5 standard, equipped with reinforced concrete bases, security grills, PVC windows with security grills, mineral board ceiling with thermal insulation, four LED ceiling panels, three exterior LED reflectors of 100 watts each, one 24,000 BTU mini-split air conditioning unit, and specified interior and exterior paint schemes.

Labor costs include installation drawings, Gantt diagrams, maintenance manuals and technical sheets in Spanish, and weekly progress reports. Manufacturer's standard warranties of at least one year are required. The firm-fixed price contract covers all labor, materials, insurance, overhead, and profit, with 12 percent VAT exemption for the U.S. Government. The contractor must be registered to do business in Guatemala or partner with a registered entity. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter on an "all or none" basis without discussions unless deemed necessary. Offerors must register in SAM prior to submission and submit SF-1442, Section A Statement of Work, Section B Pricing, and proof of SAM registration.