Post Bujumbura requires services of a qualified fuel system contractor to supply, install and commission fuel tank level monitoring and control system for the two containerized generators

The U.S. Department of State's Post in Bujumbura, Burundi is soliciting quotations from qualified fuel system contractors to supply, install, and commission a fuel tank level monitoring and control system for two containerized generators. The procurement requires the contractor to install stainless steel magnetic level sensors capable of detecting four tank levels (High High, High, Low, and Low Low), implement a PLC-based control panel with input/output signal capability and display screen to monitor tank levels and command pump functions, and install Schedule 40 black iron fuel piping to connect existing day tanks with appropriate safety protocols and pressure testing. Vendors must be registered in SAM and NDAA 899 compliant at the time of submission, and technical offers must include company information, proposed item specifications, and manufacturer part numbers. Questions regarding the requirement must be submitted to BujProcurement@state.gov by April 12, 2026 (10 calendar days before the closing date) to allow at least 7 days for responses. Quotations are due by 9:00 AM Bujumbura time on April 22, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to BujProcurement@state.gov with pricing that includes VAT as a separate line item and specified delivery lead-time.

The solicitation has not been designated as a set-aside, and no incumbent contractor or award value is identified in the available documentation. The contract involves work on two containerized generators, each equipped with approximately 1,800-liter day tanks located at the NEC Exterior Day Tanks in Bujumbura's Utility Building. The contractor must provide one full-time project manager, submit a Project Safety Plan prior to work commencement, and adhere to EM 385-1-1 safety standards throughout the project. No subcontracting is permitted without prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer, and the place of performance is Bujumbura, Burundi, where the U.S. Embassy will furnish water, power, and storage areas for the contractor's use.