US Embassy Antananarivo - Fuel Testing and Analysis

The U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar is seeking quotations for fuel testing and analysis services through a pre-solicitation notice posted by the Department of State. The procurement involves a base year contract with four option years for testing laboratory services related to fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes inspection. Companies interested in providing these services must submit their full names and email addresses to Princy Harimanjato at HarimanjatoPM@state.gov to receive the Request for Quotation (RFQ). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with attendee information and ID card numbers required by Thursday, July 10, 2025, at noon. The solicitation package will be issued on July 11, 2025, with proposal submissions due Monday, August 11, 2025, at noon. The government intends to award to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if necessary.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. No information regarding potential incumbents or current contractors providing similar services to the embassy has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract structure spans a total of five years with the base year plus four option years, though specific award values or budget ranges have not been revealed at this pre-solicitation stage. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services and PSC code H391 for Inspection of Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes. All proposals must be submitted in English and marked with the specific RFQ number 19MA1025Q0007, with incomplete proposals being rejected. The embassy has emphasized that no proposals will be accepted beyond the August 11, 2025, noon deadline.