KOLONIA— INSTALLATION OF WIFI INFRASTRUCTURE

SOL #: 19FM2026Q0005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

U.S. EMBASSY KOLONIA

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Kolonia, FM-PNI, Micronesia, Federated States of

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

Installation Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components (N059)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/564dc4efb48c47099cac12c124e357ba/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 14, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 2, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

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. Department of State, through its U.S. Embassy Kolonia, is seeking quotes for the installation of Wifi infrastructure in Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) aims to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest priced acceptable offer. Quotations are due by 17 February 2026, 4:00 PM Kolonia time.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the installation of Wifi infrastructure at the Chancery Compound (NOB & CAC) and the broader U.S. Embassy Kolonia. Key deliverables include:

Providing sleeved penetration through walls.
Relocating and installing equipment racks.
Restoring affected areas, including coring for new wall penetrations, installing steel sleeves, and 1" ID galvanized electrical metal tubing (EMT) conduits with fittings and junction boxes.
Restoration of affected ceiling, walls, and visible surfaces to match existing conditions.
Installation of 6 strands of 50 Micron OM4 fiber from the MTS to CAC TR 102. All work must be completed by August 2025.

Contract Details

Type: Request for Quotes (RFQ) leading to a Firm Fixed-Price contract.
Product/Service Code: N059 - Installation Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.
Place of Performance: Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia.
Period of Performance: Work to be completed by August 2025.
Set-Aside: None specified.

Eligibility & Evaluation

Eligibility: Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, with an established business in the Federated States of Micronesia (or plan to establish one within 30 days of award). Requirements include understanding English, proof of SAM registration (for actions >= $30,000), prior construction experience, necessary personnel/equipment/financial resources, local licenses/permits, local insurance, and the ability to obtain performance security. Offerors must also have no adverse criminal record or affiliations contrary to U.S. interests.
Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Factors considered include compliance with RFQ terms, ability to meet the performance period, satisfactory record of integrity, and possession of necessary organization, experience, skills, equipment, and facilities.

Submission Requirements & Key Dates

Quotations Due: 17 February 2026, 4:00 PM Kolonia time.
Submission Method: Electronically to MRSSPROCUREMENT@STATE.GOV.
File Format: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf).
File Size: Must not exceed 10MB per file; submissions exceeding this limit require separate emails for each file.
Required Documents: SF-18, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section J, and Proof of SAM Registration.
Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for 6th February 2026 at 2:00 PM Kolonia time at the U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Pohnpei, FSM.
SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submittal; failure to register may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsible.