Proposals for Supply & Installation of Load Banks
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- Solicitation number
- PR15980338
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Sri Lanka Western 00300 Sri Lanka
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State seeks supply and installation of two forced air-cooled resistive load banks at the American Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with quotations due May 21, 2026 at 1700 hours local time. Vendors submitting bids valued $30,000 or above must maintain active SAM.gov registration.
Place of performance is Colombo, Sri Lanka. Load Bank 1 must be rated at 880 kW capacity and Load Bank 2 at 265 kW capacity, both designed to provide manual exercising systems for engine generators and capable of load testing corresponding generators up to 100 percent rating. Load enclosures must be outdoor-rated with NEMA 4X stainless steel control sections and NEMA 3R stainless steel load sections, designed for continuous operation at ambient temperatures of 21.9 to 32.4 degrees Celsius with up to 95 percent relative humidity. Load resistors must be open wire wound type fabricated from corrosion-resistant chromium alloy with a minimum continuous operating temperature of 1000 degrees Celsius. Both units must comply with the OBO Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and sound level requirements per Chapter 12 of the OBO Building Code. Acceptable manufacturers include Load Technology Inc., Avtron Manufacturing, Alber Corp., Cannon Load Banks, Kohler Co., Post Glover Resistors Inc., Power Conversion Systems, and SBP Industries. The contractor must also remove existing load banks from the premises and provide detailed submittals covering product data, wiring diagrams, field and product test reports, sound-level test reports, and maintenance data with recommended spare parts lists. The Government intends to award based on lowest priced, technically acceptable offer without discussions, though discussions with firms in the competitive range may occur if necessary. Payment terms are within 2–3 weeks upon satisfactory completion. Prices must be duty free and VAT exempt. NAICS code is 335999; PSC code is 6150.
Notice text
The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit proposals for Supply & Installation of Load Banks as per attached statement of work.
Prices should be duty free and VAT exempt.
Payment terms: within 2-3 weeks upon satisfactory completion of services.
Bids valued $30,000.00 or above vendors must possess an active SAM registration. Guidelines for SAM registration attached.
Location,
American Embassy Colombo
No.210 Galle Road
Colombo 3
Sri Lanka
Quotation due date and time: On or before May 21st, 2026, at 1700 hours Local Time
Time. Email your quotes to the below email address on or before due date and time.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
Contact:
Procurement Office, American Embassy, 210 Galle Road,
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
Email: sundaravelyg@state.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Work Load Bank.pdf | ||
| SAM Registration Guide Loan Bank.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PR15980338 - solicitation amendment notice | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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