Supply and Installation of Perimeter Security Lighting System for U. S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe

The Department of State U.S. Embassy Harare seeks design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a security-grade perimeter lighting system at an embassy residence in Harare, Zimbabwe, with quotations due June 12, 2026 at 1700 hours Harare time. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR 12.6; no written solicitation will be issued, and this notice alone constitutes the solicitation.

Place of performance is Harare, Zimbabwe. The system must provide continuous, uniform illumination along the entire perimeter fence/wall to support deterrence, detection, CCTV assessment through facial recognition, and safe nighttime patrol operations. Performance requirements include horizontal illuminance of 7–8 lux (range 5–10 lux) and vertical illuminance of 3–5 lux at 1.5–1.7 meters. Luminaires must deliver 4000K neutral white light with CRI 70 (80 at gates), Type III/IV optical distribution, IP66 ingress protection, IK08 impact resistance, and 10 kV surge protection. Lighting poles shall be 8 meters nominal height, hot-dip galvanized steel with anti-climb design, spaced 20–30 meters apart and offset 2–4 meters inside the perimeter. The system must comply with U.S. Government security standards (12 FAM 300, OSPB, UFGS 26 55 53), NEC (NFPA 70), and Zimbabwean electrical regulations (SAZS 328).

Work must commence within 10 calendar days and be completed within 60 calendar days after notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $50 per day for delays. Offerors must attend a mandatory site visit and pre-quotation conference on June 3, 2026 at 1000 AM Harare time; prospective offerors must contact HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov by 1500 hours June 1, 2026 to arrange entry. General liability insurance of $25,000 per occurrence/$100,000 cumulative is required, with the U.S. Government named as additional insured. Performance and payment bonds of 50 percent contract price are required within 10 days after award. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. The NAICS code is 811310, Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance; PSC is N062, Installation of Equipment—Lighting Fixtures and Lamps.