PARAMARIBO/BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM SERVICE
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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, intends to issue a formal solicitation for Building Automation System (BAS) maintenance services in Paramaribo, Suriname. This presolicitation notice outlines the requirement for maintaining existing BAS, primarily Johnson Controls Metasys systems. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov, with a response date of April 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the Building Automation System(s) in a safe, reliable, and efficient operating condition. The primary system identified is BAS #1, manufactured by Johnson Controls (Metasys product line), utilizing BACnet communication, and running software versions 4.0.0.3400 and 7.0.1.0400. Estimated components for BAS #1 include:
- Operator Workstations (OWS): [2]
- Building Controllers (BC): [9]
- Advanced Application Controllers (AAC): [8]
- Application Specific Controllers (ASC): [244] Note: These quantities are estimates and must be verified by the contractor during an initial site visit.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (anticipated for the formal solicitation)
- Set-Aside: None specified (N/A)
- Formal Solicitation Response Due: April 11, 2026
- Published (Presolicitation): February 24, 2026
- Period of Performance: Not specified in this notice; an anticipated project schedule will be provided during a pre-bid walk-through.
Evaluation & Submission
The Government may award based on the initial offer without discussions. Electronic submissions are allowed, not exceeding 30MB per email. A pre-quotation conference (pre-bid walk-through) will be held on a date to be determined. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to submitting a quotation or proposal.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo, Suriname.
- Primary Point of Contact: Shyreen Naipal, Procurement Specialist, prmprocurement@state.gov, 5977100074.
- Secondary Point of Contact: Sarah Boman, Contracting Officer, bomansm@state.gov, 59755670022264.