Notice of Intent - Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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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 Department of State has issued a Special Notice of Intent for a sole source procurement action involving the repackaging, shipping, and installation of decommissioned solar battery backup units. The notice specifically pertains to Tesla Powerwall lithium residential backup battery packs, Tesla Gateways, PV panels, Enphase microinverters, and related accessories currently located at U.S. Embassy and consulate facilities in South Africa. These components will be transported and reinstalled at U.S. Embassy residences in Lusaka, Zambia. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of 41 USC 253(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The Special Notice was posted on April 24, 2025, with a response deadline of May 8, 2025.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to formally disclose the government's intent to pursue a sole source contract for solar battery backup equipment relocation and installation. While the notice emphasizes the sole source nature of the procurement, it also explicitly states that all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Contractors interested in this opportunity should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in electrical contracting and equipment installation, as indicated by the NAICS category 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The procurement is specifically categorized under PSC N061 for installation of electric wire and power distribution equipment. Potential contractors should carefully review the regulatory requirements and be prepared to meet the technical specifications for handling and reinstalling complex solar battery backup systems across international diplomatic facilities.
Notice text
This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the US Government (USG) to initiate a contract for a Sole Source procurement action: Repackaging and Shipping of the decommissioned Solar Battery Backup units (Tesla Powerwall lithium residential backup battery packs, Tesla Gateways, PV panels, Enphase alternating current microinverters and other required accessories) from the U.S Embassy and consulates in South Africa and complete Installation at the U.S Embassy residences in Lusaka, Zambia.
This is a sole source requirement in accordance with authority citation, 41 USC 253(c) (1), and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The services will be provided in Lusaka, Zambia. This is not a request for proposal and the intent of this notice is to meet regulatory disclosure requirements, however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Department.
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