Blanket Purchase Agreement of Electrical Supplies
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 Pretoria is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to supply electrical spares and hardware on an as-needed basis. This presolicitation aims to identify proficient and financially capable companies to support the Embassy's facilities in Pretoria, South Africa. Responses are due by June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The BPA will cover the supply of a comprehensive range of electrical parts, spares, and materials for projects, routine repairs, and maintenance at the Chancery and USG Annex. Items include, but are not limited to:
- Electrical cables and wiring
- Circuit breakers and protection devices
- Distribution boards and accessories
- Light fittings and lamps
- Switches and plug points
- Conduit, trunking, and cable management
- Isolators and contactors
- Electrical hardware and consumables
- Inverter and battery-related components
- Earthing and bonding materials
- Specialized electrical equipment and tools
All supplied materials must comply with applicable South African standards. Supplier responsibilities include procuring and supplying new, defect-free materials, coordinating delivery schedules, providing datasheets upon request, and communicating stock availability. Excluded services include electrical installation, testing, labor, design, permits, civil work, and post-handover maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) - Expression of Interest (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, by 3:00 PM SAST
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Payment Terms: Fixed-price contracts only; no deposit payments. EFT payments within 30 calendar days after delivery and receipt of invoice.
Requirements & Compliance
All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The opportunity incorporates FAR and DOSAR clauses, and compliance with U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889(a)(1)(B) is required.
Submission & Contact
Interested companies should send their reply of interest via email to pretoria_quotations@state.gov and kriekjx@state.gov, referencing PR16031258. Primary contacts are Monica Nagley (nagleym@state.gov) and Jenny Kriek (kriekjx@state.gov).