The Department of State seeks preventive maintenance services for a photovoltaic system at the American Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with proposals due June 20. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror under FAR 12 (commercial items acquisition procedures).

Place of performance is Nouakchott-Ouest, Mauritania. The NAICS code is 561210, Facilities Support Services; PSC is 6117, Solar Electric Power Systems. The contract is firm fixed price, payable in ouguiya (local currency), covering a base year plus four optional one-year periods.

The photovoltaic system comprises 681 Suniva OPT 270-watt solar panels, nine SMA inverters (15.3KW and 20.4KW models), nine combiner boxes, and associated DC disconnect systems. The contractor must deliver monthly full maintenance services and monthly technical check reports, including visual inspections, panel cleaning, infrared testing, inverter maintenance, fuse replacement, grounding verification, and DC system testing per IEC62446-12016 standards and manufacturer recommendations. The contractor shall supply all materials, tools, testing equipment, and trained technicians; provide safety equipment and protective measures; maintain on-site parts inventory; prepare post-trip reports within 14 days; and dispose of hazardous materials properly.

Contractor personnel require security clearance for CAA/PCC areas, prior authorization, and identity cards issued by the Government. The contractor must register in SAM and comply with FAR telecommunications equipment restrictions. The contract excludes equipment repairs and hardware replacements unless caused by contractor negligence; repairs require separate purchase orders. Insurance requirements include public liability coverage and workers' compensation per local law. The Government retains the option to obtain spare parts from alternative sources.

Photovoltaic System (SOLAR PANELS PLANT SYSTEM)

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