ANSUL PIRANHA maintenance services at U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, has issued a presolicitation notice for ANSUL Piranha maintenance services. This notice is for informational purposes only, indicating an intent to issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 19TX1026Q0002 on or about April 1, 2026. The requirement is for inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, and certification of the ANSUL Piranha Water Assisted Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive services for the ANSUL Piranha Fire Suppression System located in the Embassy's food service areas. This includes:
- Inspection and testing.
- Preventive maintenance.
- Certification services. All work must strictly adhere to manufacturer specifications, applicable NFPA standards, and Department of State fire protection requirements to ensure the system's continued safe and effective operation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (informational only)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order
- Award Basis: Lowest-priced technically acceptable responsible offeror
- Discussions: Government may award based on initial quotations without discussions
- Duration: Expected as a one-time service; RFQ will specify if a base year with option periods is included, subject to fund availability.
- Anticipated RFQ Release: On or about April 1, 2026
- Published: March 12, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- All contractors must be registered and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to contract award (FAR provision 52.204-7).
- The official RFQ will be issued electronically via SAM.gov; no paper copies will be issued.
- Questions from vendors will only be accepted after the official RFQ is released.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a request for quotations, and no responses are requested at this time.