Marine Security Guard Residence Gym concrete restoration
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Brazzaville is seeking services for the concrete restoration of the Marine Security Guards' Residence (MSGR) Gym room floor in Brazzaville, Congo. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price contract, with an estimated value of less than $25,000. The U.S. Government intends to award to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Quotations are due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Demolishing and removing the existing deteriorated concrete slab-on-grade (8.68 m × 5.56 m).
- Constructing a new reinforced concrete slab-on-grade designed for heavy impact loads.
- Restoring structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.
- Pouring a 100 mm blinding concrete layer and a 200 mm thick concrete slab.
- Pressure washing the new concrete slab and performing a final deep cleaning of the gym room.
- All work must adhere to US Standard construction specifications and manufacturer installation instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 12 business days from commencement to final cleanup.
- Estimated Value: Less than $25,000
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open Competition)
- Quotations Due: May 7, 2026, 11:00 AM (Brazzaville time)
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, with an established business in the Republic of Congo or a plan to establish one within 30 days of award. Proof of SAM registration (SAM UEI number) is required, along with prior construction experience and three references for similar jobs completed in the past five years.
Quotations must be submitted electronically to BrazzavilleProcurement@state.gov in English, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. File size must not exceed 30MB. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced and Technical Acceptability, with the award going to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.
Additional Notes
A site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2026, meeting at the US Embassy Brazzaville Chancery. A preconstruction conference will be held 10 days after contract award. Primary contact for inquiries is Chilango Glhane at ChilangoGE@state.gov or 242066122012.