Installation and recommissioning of the decommissioned Solar Battery Backup units from the U. S Embassy and consulates in South Africa to the U. S Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19ZA6025R0005
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Place of performance
- Lusaka Lusaka 10101 Zambia
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State is seeking a contractor to install and recommission decommissioned Solar Battery Backup units from South African U.S. embassies to the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia. The solicitation requires a Tesla-certified electrical contractor to complete a comprehensive solar installation project involving 36 PV panels, three power walls, Enphase microinverters, and associated equipment. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and submit electronic quotations to Lusaka-Procurement@state.gov by June 26, 2025, with a maximum file size of 30MB. The government will evaluate offers based on lowest price, acceptable, and responsible offeror criteria, with specific emphasis on the contractor's ability to obtain necessary licenses, perform installation, and maintain warranty on existing equipment. Offers must include specific documentation such as the SF-1449, pricing section, representations and certifications, and proof of SAM registration.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will result in a firm fixed price contract with a base performance period from July 7, 2025 to July 7, 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The contract allows for a minimum of 2 and maximum of 100 complete installations, with the contractor required to provide a minimum of two years of maintenance support. The place of performance is Lusaka, Zambia, and the project falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates the government's intent to award to a qualified offeror meeting all solicitation requirements. The contract may be awarded based on initial offers without further discussion, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive and precise initial submissions.
Notice text
The U.S Embassy Lusaka Zambia requires the following service: Installation and recommissioning of the decommissioned Solar Battery Backup units from the U.S Embassy and consulates in South Africa to the U.S Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia.
The anticipated performance period is for a base + 1-year option, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
The U.S. Government intends to award contracts to a qualified offeror that meets the solicitation requirements. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals. Failure to register at the time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non responsible.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP - 19ZA6025R0005 - Solar installation.pdf |
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