Potable Drinking Water Delivery Service for USG Residential
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 Bangkok, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Potable Drinking Water Delivery Service for U.S. Government residential units in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, Thailand. This opportunity seeks to award a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order for a base year with one option year. Quotations are due by February 26, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bangkok time).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide potable drinking water in 5-gallon containers to over 550 residences across approximately 40 compounds within a five-kilometer radius of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok, and to about 100 homes in the Nichada Thani community in Nonthaburi. Key requirements include:
- Delivery by uniformed personnel in clearly marked company vehicles.
- Water bottles must be clean, hygienic, tamper-proof sealed, and free from dust/grime.
- Water provider must hold certifications such as NSF, FSSC 22000, DoD, UL listing, or IBWA endorsement.
- Provision of a consolidated monthly invoice, with a preference for POS, electronic, and WIFI/internet-based tracking systems.
- Initial delivery of three 5-gallon water bottles per residence.
- Offerors must demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in supplying potable drinking water and/or delivery services.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity - IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: One-year base period with one (1) one-year option renewal.
- Minimum Order Quantity: 2,500 bottles per month guaranteed.
- Maximum Order Quantity: 40,000 bottles for the period of performance.
- Estimated Start Date: April 2026 (Tentative).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Questions Due: February 13, 2026, by 16:00 hours (Bangkok time).
- Quotations Due: February 26, 2026, by 16:00 hours (Bangkok time).
- Published Date: January 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
The U.S. Government intends to award to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Evaluation will assess past performance for capability, relevance, and credibility, and contractor responsibility based on FAR 9.1. Quotations must be submitted electronically to soontare@state.gov with the subject: "Quotation Enclosed for RFQ 19TH2026Q0009 – Potable Drinking Water Delivery Service." Submissions must be in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, with a file size not exceeding 30MB per email.
Eligibility & Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database prior to submission and provide proof of SAM registration (UEI number). Failure to register may deem the offer non-responsible. Offerors must also submit NSF or equivalent certification, a current water analysis certificate, and pictures of bottles. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable as the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate.