Guatemala - Tactical Dock

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala seeks design, fabrication, and installation of one tactical floating dock system for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, with quotations due December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. local time. The procurement will award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if necessary.

Place of performance is Guatemala. The dock system must consist of three 1.48-meter by 2.97-meter by 0.37-meter modular polyethylene dock sections with patented rubber coupler systems, one wood deck platform (1.80 meters by 1.50 meters), one treated wood gangway (1.50 meters by 4.00 meters), and a reinforced concrete pedestrian walkway (20 centimeters thick, 2.00 meters wide), accommodating water level variation and tide. The contractor must perform geotechnical and environmental investigations, prepare shop drawings, obtain environmental permits from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, deliver 65% and 100% design submittals for Government approval prior to construction, and provide AS-built drawings in AutoCAD and PDF format. Performance period is 30 days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $250.00 per day for delays. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, provide training to Navy personnel with video recordings, and deliver warranties of at least 10 years on the floating structure and 1 year on other civil works. Offerors must be registered in SAM, demonstrate prior construction experience with suitable references, possess all required local licenses and permits, and provide proof of SAM registration including UEI number. Pricing must include VAT as a separate line item and Defense Base Act insurance premiums covering employees. A Government site visit is scheduled for November 18, 2026. NAICS code is 332312, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing; PSC is 5450, Miscellaneous Prefabricated Structures.