Caissons construction for chancery consular shelter
Overview
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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 Brazzaville, under the Department of State, is soliciting quotes for the construction of concrete caissons for a cantilevered covered area at its facility in Brazzaville, Congo. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The project aims to provide protection for customers waiting outdoors for services. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the construction of seven (7) concrete caissons, each approximately 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet deep. The work encompasses layout, excavation, sub-base preparation, reinforcing steel placement, concrete placement, curing, protection, and clean-up, limited to the concrete caissons only. The contractor must adhere to local and US Standard construction specifications.
Additional tasks include miscellaneous concrete repairs, driveway platform repairs, finish work, the creation of an additional pit to supplement existing undersized structures, and a concrete slab base for a new skid pump installation. Finish works include base coat mortar plaster and finish paint. The contractor is also responsible for taking measurements, preparing a bill of materials, quality control schedules, a safety plan, and drawings.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, based on competition.
- Period of Performance: Three (3) consecutive weeks for completion and final cleanup.
- Estimated Value: Less than $25,000.
- Set-Aside: Not specified as a small business set-aside.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Congo.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Offerors must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience and provide three (3) references. They must be technically qualified, financially responsible, and have an established business in the Republic of Congo or plan to establish one within 30 days of award. Proof of SAM registration is required.
- Submission Deadline: May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to brazzavilleprocurement@state.gov. Files must be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format, with a maximum size of 30MB per file. Quotations must be in English.
- Required Documents: SF-18, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), and additional information as required in Section J.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at the US Embassy Brazzaville Chancery.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on Lowest Priced and Technical Acceptability. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order based on initial proposals without discussions, but may hold discussions if deemed necessary.
Additional Notes
Value Added Tax (VAT) will not be reimbursed; contractors should not include VAT on invoices.