Paramaribo/Potable & Hvac syst service contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, has issued a Presolicitation for a contract to provide potable water and HVAC system maintenance services in Paramaribo, Suriname. This opportunity seeks comprehensive services to control water-related problems such as corrosion, scaling, deposits, and microbiological fouling. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price type. Responses are due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) requires water treatment maintenance services for HVAC and potable water systems. This includes logistics, customs, shipping, transportation, labor, water treatment chemicals, tools, testing kits/equipment, and all associated management support functions. All work must comply with a minimum of NSF, AWWA, ANSI, SDS, ASTM D, NFPA, UL, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA Standards, as well as applicable manufacturer O&M and installation instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 27, 2026
- A pre-bid walk-through (pre-quotation conference) will be held on a to-be-determined date, where the project schedule will be provided.
Submission & Evaluation
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. Electronic responses are permitted and should be submitted prior to the response date and time. Emails with offers should not exceed 30MB; multiple emails are acceptable if needed. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) prior to submitting a quotation or proposal.
Place of Performance & Contacts
- Place of Performance: Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo, Suriname
- Primary Contact: Shyreen Naipal, naipalsf@state.gov, 5977100074
- Secondary Contact: Sarah Boman, bomansm@state.gov, 59755670022264