191Z1026R0001 - INTEGRATION OF EPO IN JUCR
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is soliciting proposals for the INTEGRATION OF EPO IN JUCR project, which involves installing an Emergency Power Off (EPO) system in the Computer Room (JUCR). This Firm Fixed-Price contract aims to enhance safety by ensuring a single EPO device can shut down all UPS units and trip main circuit breakers, preventing battery energy supply, in compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 645.11 and OBO requirements. The estimated value is between $20,000 and $100,000. Quotations are due by April 30, 2026, at 05:00 pm Baghdad local time.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on integrating an EPO system into the existing electrical and UPS infrastructure at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. The scope is limited to adding EPO functionality, associated control wiring, interfaces, and verification activities. It explicitly excludes the replacement, relocation, or upgrade of existing UPS units, batteries, or distribution equipment, unless necessary for proper EPO system interface. Key tasks include:
- Implementing EPO Control Logic (normally closed, fail-safe).
- Integrating with Eaton and APC UPS units.
- Shunt-trip integration for CATV and HVAC panels.
- Installing an EPO pushbutton with normally-closed contacts and an independent power source.
- Changing lighting fixture power source and connecting to the fire alarm panel.
- Providing labeling, signage, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive documentation (shop drawings, product data, as-built drawings, test reports). Compliance with U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations Master Specifications and OBO design standards is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Value: $20,000 - $100,000
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 5 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 50 calendar days after NTP.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq
- Product Service Code: C1EZ - Architect And Engineering Construction: Other Industrial Buildings
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open Competition)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: April 30, 2026, by 05:00 pm Baghdad local time.
- Questions Due: April 16, 2026, by 12:00 pm Baghdad local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically to baghdadgsoprocagt2@state.gov. Files must be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, not exceeding 30MB per file.
- Required Documents: SF-1442 Cover Sheet, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section J, and Proof of SAM Registration.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Acceptability is determined by compliance with RFP terms, while responsibility is assessed based on FAR 9.1 requirements (e.g., performance period, integrity, organization, experience, skills, equipment, facilities, qualifications, and eligibility).
Eligibility & Notes
Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, possessing English language skills, a business license, a minimum of two years of documented construction experience, necessary personnel/equipment/resources, local licenses/permits, and insurance. SAM registration is mandatory. No site visit is planned. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award. Offerors must provide DBA insurance premium costs. This is a construction services contract.