Procurement of booster pumps

The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura is seeking to procure booster pumps through a competitive solicitation process administered by the Department of State. The procurement includes two specific configurations: 4 units of CMBE Twin 3-62 1x230 50/60 50 Hz Booster Pumps and 30 units of Grundfos Scala2 3-45 AKCCDDE 1x200-240v 50/60Hz pumps. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with NDAA 899 requirements regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions. Quotes must include comprehensive pricing with VAT listed separately, shipping costs as a separate line item, delivery timelines, and technical specifications including manufacturer part numbers, certificates of origin, and warranties. Vendors must submit electronic quotes to BujProcurement@state.gov by August 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM, with inquiries due no later than six days before the closing date. The embassy reserves the right to reject non-compliant offers and emphasizes that delivery must be made directly to the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. No current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the procurement documents. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves a total of 34 booster pumps across two different models, indicating a substantial water infrastructure improvement project. The place of performance is specifically designated as the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, with delivery to dispatch agencies explicitly stated as not technically acceptable. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 455 for General Merchandise Retailers and PSC 4320 for Power and Hand Pumps, reflecting the specialized nature of the water pump equipment being procured.