Potable water testing Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19GB5025Q0005
- Agency
- US Embassy Libreville US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- H399 Inspection- Miscellaneous
- Place of performance
- Estuaire 4000 Gabon
- Points of contact
-
- Nathaniel Rudy rudynr@state.gov +241014572761
- Judith Abourou abouroujh@state.gov +24111457276
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon is seeking a contractor to provide potable water testing services for diplomatic residences. The solicitation requires comprehensive water quality testing across 31 properties, including analysis for bacteria, protozoa, viruses, chemical contaminants, and other potential water quality issues. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a two-volume proposal with technical details and pricing. The contract will be a firm fixed-price type with a base year and three potential one-year option periods, with electronic submissions due by May 2, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. local time. The government will evaluate proposals based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror, with the ability to conduct repeat testing if Maximum Contaminant Levels are exceeded.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be open to all responsible sources. Quarterly testing will be conducted, with 10-11 residences tested per quarter, following Overseas Building Operations standards. The contract includes provisions for an additional six-month extension option and requires contractors to submit final laboratory results within 7 days to the Contracting Officer Representative. The place of performance is Estuaire, Gabon, with testing to be performed at diplomatic residences and properties. While specific award value is not detailed, the contract involves 155 water sample tests per line item, covering various categories of potential contaminants. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including personnel security documents, insurance certificates, quality control programs, and monthly invoices.
Notice text
Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Gabon will launch the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it is available.
The purpose of this fixed price contract is to obtain potable water testing services for the U.S. Government at Libreville.
The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with three one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. It also includes an option to extend for an additional six months, per FAR 52.217-8. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract with economic price adjustment.
The Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.
All contractors have to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database
SAM.gov | Home at the time of quote submission.
The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at:
https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/learning-center-system.do?sysparm_system=SAM
This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)
Electronic Submission/Responses:
This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 30KB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
Mixed quotes (quotes not separated in a different file (Financial vs Technical) will be disqualified.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 19GB5025Q0005_Pre-Award conference (1).pdf | ||
| 19GB5025Q0005-SF-30.pdf | ||
| 19GB5025Q0005_Attachment 2_ Drinking-Water-Program- OBO.pdf | ||
| 19GB5025Q0005_Water testing Solicitation_FY25_Final.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Potable water testing Services | Solicitation | |
| Potable water testing Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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