Water system faulty programmable logic controler replacement
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19BY7026Q0010PR16053183
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811 Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Bujumbura Burundi
- Points of contact
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- Procurement Section bujprocurement@state.gov +25722207006
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State seeks replacement of a faulty Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 Programmable Logic Controller at the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, including BACnet integration with the Building Automation System, with proposals due September 5, 2026. The procurement carries no set-aside.
Place of performance is Bujumbura, Burundi. The contractor must supply two new unlocked Allen-Bradley PLCs with Human-Machine Interfaces, a BACnet converter, an ethernet switch, upgraded input/output cards, Cat 5/6 ethernet cabling, and all installation materials and labor. Work includes complete re-wiring of the main control panel with labeled cables, reprogramming using Ladder Diagram logic, integration of all points from the potable water plant and pump panels (Booster and Triplex pumps) into the BAS system, and a minimum of eight hours of hands-on training to facility personnel on software operations, system monitoring, alarm management, and troubleshooting. The contractor must maintain a full-time project manager on-site and submit a Project Safety Plan complying with EM 385-1-1 before commencing work. Contractor personnel traveling to post must provide 30 days advance notice including full names, travel dates, flight itineraries, Burundian visas, and yellow fever certificates. Work shall occur during normal business hours (0730–1715 Monday–Thursday, 0730–1215 Friday) unless prior approval is granted. Quotations must be detailed and itemized, with lump-sum or incomplete pricing not considered. Amendment No. P00001, issued July 31, 2026, established a mandatory pre-bid site visit for August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Bujumbura Time); registration deadline is August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The NAICS code is 811, Repair and Maintenance; PSC code is H946, Other Quality Control/Test/Inspect–Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment. No subcontracting is permitted without prior written Contracting Officer authorization.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, has a requirement to replace the faulty Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) of its Domestic Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) and integrate BACnet communication to enable connectivity with the Building Automation System (BAS). This upgrade will allow the Facilities Team to monitor water levels, production, and distribution to Embassy buildings in real time, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
The existing PLC, an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200, has experienced a fatal internal failure and must be replaced.
All interested vendors are requested to submit their best and final quotation no later than July 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Bujumbura time, for the following requirement:
Domestic Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) System – PLC Supply, Installation, Programming, Integration, Testing, and Commissioning Services
Vendors must provide a detailed and itemized price quotation. Lump-sum or incomplete pricing that does not clearly identify individual components and services may not be considered during the evaluation process. Each line item should include sufficient detail for technical and price analysis.
The quotation should, at a minimum, include the following categories:
1. Staff Services
- Technical personnel
- Labor costs
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation and per diem (if applicable)
- Engineering and programming services
- Testing and commissioning services
2. Materials and Equipment
- PLC hardware and accessories
- BACnet communication modules and interfaces
- Software licenses (if applicable)
- Control panels, cables, connectors, and related components
- Any additional equipment required for a complete installation
3. Installation and Commissioning
- Removal of existing PLC
- Installation of new PLC and associated equipment
- Programming and system configuration
- BAS integration and BACnet communication setup
- Functional testing
- System commissioning
- Operator training and documentation
Please ensure that all proposed equipment and services comply with the requirements specified in the attached Statement of Work.
Amendment 1: See all attached.The new offer due date is September 5, 2026
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, has a requirement to replace the faulty Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) of its Domestic Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) and integrate BACnet communication to enable connectivity with the Building Automation System (BAS). This upgrade will allow the Facilities Team to monitor water levels, production, and distribution to Embassy buildings in real time, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
The existing PLC, an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200, has experienced a fatal internal failure and must be replaced.
All interested vendors are requested to submit their best and final quotation no later than July 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Bujumbura time, for the following requirement:
Domestic Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) System – PLC Supply, Installation, Programming, Integration, Testing, and Commissioning Services
Vendors must provide a detailed and itemized price quotation. Lump-sum or incomplete pricing that does not clearly identify individual components and services may not be considered during the evaluation process. Each line item should include sufficient detail for technical and price analysis.
The quotation should, at a minimum, include the following categories:
1. Staff Services
- Technical personnel
- Labor costs
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation and per diem (if applicable)
- Engineering and programming services
- Testing and commissioning services
2. Materials and Equipment
- PLC hardware and accessories
- BACnet communication modules and interfaces
- Software licenses (if applicable)
- Control panels, cables, connectors, and related components
- Any additional equipment required for a complete installation
3. Installation and Commissioning
- Removal of existing PLC
- Installation of new PLC and associated equipment
- Programming and system configuration
- BAS integration and BACnet communication setup
- Functional testing
- System commissioning
- Operator training and documentation
Please ensure that all proposed equipment and services comply with the requirements specified in the attached Statement of Work.
For any question, please send it to: NiyongaboS@state.gov with title: 19BY7026Q0010 Question
Questions will be compiled until July until June 30, 2026 and answers will be posted on sam.gov on July 3, 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment No1 Questions tobe posted.pdf | ||
| SOW - NEC DWTP FAULTY PLC REPLACEMENT_2026 - V3.pdf | ||
| 19BY7026Q0010_StatementOfWork.pdf |
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