MV Breaker Annual Service
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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 London requires a contractor to provide annual preventive maintenance services for MV Breakers located within the chancery building. This Solicitation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the equipment. Quotations are due by Friday, June 5th, 2026, at 17:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform annual preventive maintenance on ten (10) Eaton MV-VCP-W circuit breakers in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Services include secondary injection testing, controlled opening post-service, and providing all necessary personnel, tools, equipment, and materials. The contractor must perform DNO building isolation and MV Senior Authorized Person (SAP) duties. While repairs are excluded from this contract, the contractor must provide current labor rates for potential separate purchase orders. Performance standards require signed checklists, written reports, and adherence to manufacturer manuals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order / Contract
- Duration: One base year with options for four additional one-year periods.
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy, 33 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW11 7US. Standard services are to be performed on Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Questions Due: Monday, May 18th, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Answers Returned: Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
- Quotations Due: Friday, June 5th, 2026, at 17:00 PM.
- Published: May 1st, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror who is a responsible contractor. The government may award based on an initial offer without discussion. Technical evaluation requires submission of all documentation detailed in page 21 of the SOW's "Evaluation Criteria."
Additional Notes
Contractors must be companies specializing in this field. All costs are to be quoted excluding VAT, with VAT being 100% applicable to the contract price and priced separately. Personnel require embassy vetting and may need security clearances. The contractor is responsible for compliance with local laws, insurance requirements (Public Liability, Workers' Compensation), and providing site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Bidders must review the incorporated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) clauses for compliance.