Guatemala - Masterpack draw-out breaker
Overview
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PSC
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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 in Guatemala, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for the replacement, supply, programming, testing, and installation of one draw-out breaker. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract opportunity. The government intends to award to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Quotations are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one new, fully functional draw-out breaker, similar or equal to a Master Pac NW40H2 4000Amp, 480VAC, 4 Poles. The scope includes its replacement, supply, programming, testing (per NETA/ANSI Table 100.1), and installation at the Main Switchgear in the Utilities Building of the New Embassy Compound in Guatemala. The contractor must provide all materials and labor and be the authorized and exclusive local representative of Schneider Electric for the supply, installation, and warranty of the specified breaker. Installation must comply with local labor laws, U.S. industry practices, and include safety briefings, provision of Personal Protective Equipment, and labeling of electrical components. A warranty of at least one year from acceptance is required. Work is primarily scheduled for weekends.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: None specified; however, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submission.
- Questions Due: March 31, 2026, by 10:00 AM (Guatemala time) via email to SerechZA@state.gov.
- Quotations Due: April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM (Guatemala time).
- Published Date: April 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically to GuatemalaBids@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format (max 30MB per file). Required documents include SF-1449, Section 1 (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section 3, a completed IRS Form W-14, and proof of SAM Registration. Evaluation will consider price, technical approach, past performance, and contractor responsibility, with the award going to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Proposals must be in English; incomplete submissions will not be accepted.