U. S. Embassy Canberra Welcome Kits

The U.S. Embassy Canberra seeks supply and delivery of pre-boxed household lodging welcome kits, with quotations due September 21, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest-priced acceptable offeror based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may occur if necessary. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance includes two shipping locations: Unit 18, 18 Centre Court, Pirie Street, Fyshwick, ACT 2609 (primary warehouse); and Storage Plus, 167–169 Cremorne Street, Cremorne, VIC 3121 (U.S. Consulate General Melbourne). Amendment 0001, issued August 13, specifies kit delivery to both locations before January 29, 2027.

The requirement comprises 125 kits total across three types: 40 two-person kits, 60 four-person kits, and 25 six-person kits (to Fyshwick); plus 6 two-person and 4 four-person kits (to Melbourne). Each kit must include specified kitchen items, bedding, bathroom supplies, 240V electrical appliances (entry-level quality equivalent to Kmart Anko brand), and laundry items. Kits must be packaged in cardboard boxes weighing no more than 16 kilograms (revised upward from 12 kg per Amendment 0001) with a maximum volume of 150 liters, grouped by category, clearly labeled with kit type and box number, color-coded by kit size, and delivered on plastic-wrapped pallets. Amendment 0001 confirms electricals and ironing board cover are the only product additions; no other changes to kit contents or unit quantities apply.

Quotations must be priced in Australian dollars (AUD) for foreign firms or U.S. dollars for U.S. firms, with GST listed separately. Offerors must be registered in SAM with UEI number, demonstrate business establishment in Australia or plans to establish within 30 days of award, provide three years of relevant past performance references with client contact information, and demonstrate necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources. All submissions must be in English, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format (not exceeding 30 MB per file), sent electronically to cnbgsoprocurement@state.gov. A pre-quotation conference was held August 13, 2026. NAICS code 423220, PSC H172.