Supply and installation of swimming pool covers and rolling stations for U. S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe

The U.S. Embassy Harare, under the Department of State, is seeking quotations for the supply and installation of swimming pool covers and rolling stations for 44 U.S. Mission residential properties located in the northern areas of Harare, Zimbabwe. The solicitation (RFQ No. 19Z11526Q0008) requires contractors to provide Sun2Solar Ultimate Blue Solar Cover or equivalent products meeting specific technical specifications, including 16mm thick vinyl bubble solar covers in dark blue color with a 6-year warranty, custom-fitted with six quick drain grommet holes and attachment kits. Contract awards will be made to the top two lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offerors, with evaluation criteria focusing on pricing, technical capability, and the contractor's ability to meet detailed performance requirements. A mandatory pre-quotation conference and site visit will be held on January 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Chisipite, Harare, with prospective offerors required to register by email to HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov by 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with no late submissions accepted.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The project timeline spans 14 weeks total, comprising two weeks for material preparation and 12 weeks for installation, with contractors required to provide their own installation equipment, personnel, and protective gear while complying with local safety regulations. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the solicitation materials. Contractors are limited to sending two authorized representatives to the pre-quotation conference, each of whom must provide identification information. The place of performance is Harare, Zimbabwe, with the actual residential addresses to be provided to the successful award winners upon contract execution.