Water Treatment of HVAC Mechanical and Compound Potable Water Systems PMSC

The Department of State seeks preventative maintenance services for water treatment systems serving HVAC mechanical and potable water systems at the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro, with quotations due by noon local time on August 17, 2026, and questions due August 4, 2026.

Place of performance is Podgorica, Montenegro. The contract is firm-fixed-price for a one-year base period with four optional one-year renewal periods commencing no later than September 2026. Required services include a minimum of four on-site business days annually, weekly technical analysis of water testing results, eight hours of annual familiarization training, laboratory testing and analysis, corrosion coupon monitoring, system inspections, and monthly written reports. The contractor must furnish all chemicals, testing equipment, labor, tools, and logistics including transportation and accommodations for staff.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience with potable water treatment plant design, manufacturing, start-up, and maintenance, preferably for U.S. Embassies, and provide three customer references. All technicians must be properly trained and certified with required personal protective equipment and occupational health and safety training. The NAICS code is 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) and the PSC code is Z1NE (Maintenance of Water Supply Facilities). The government intends to award based on lowest price from initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may occur with competitive range offerors. Award will go to the responsible company submitting the lowest acceptable offer. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submission and must submit the SF-1449 form, separate financial and technical offers, Section I pricing, Section 5 representations and certifications, and proof of SAM registration.