Preventive Maintenance service for the Computer Room Air Conditioners situated within the U.S. Embassy, London
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. Embassy London requires a contractor to provide Preventive Maintenance (PM) services for Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRAC) located within the Chancery building in London, United Kingdom. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract for a base year and four option years. The award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Quotations are due by March 20th, 2026, at 5:00 PM GMT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, transportation, equipment, tools, repair parts, supplies, and materials. Services include inspection, maintenance, repairs, and component replacement for two Liebert CW106DCG2A254 CRAC units, ensuring they operate safely, reliably, and efficiently according to manufacturer specifications and the Statement of Work (SOW). This includes annual mechanical and electrical services, checking/replacing filters, inspecting blower sections, servicing humidifiers, and checking drain piping. Repairs and hardware replacements are generally excluded but may be priced separately.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order / Contract
- Duration: One base year and up to four one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside
- Site Visit: March 9th, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time at US Embassy, London. RSVP names to procurement_box5@state.gov by March 3rd, 2026, 5:00 PM local time.
- Questions Due: March 12th, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time
- Answers Returned: March 17th, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time
- Quotations Due: March 20th, 2026, at 5:00 PM GMT
- Published Date: February 13th, 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 on page 20 of the SOW, titled "Evaluation Criteria/Exhibit A – Statement of Work."
Special Requirements & Submission
- Submission: Electronically to procurement_box5@state.gov, referencing I.D. # 19UK5626Q0018 in the Subject Line.
- Format: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf). File size must not exceed 30MB per email.
- Currency: Contractors must quote in GBP (UK bank) or USD (US bank).
- Personnel: Requires security vetting, adherence to strict conduct standards, and prior approval for contractor vehicles accessing the embassy compound.
- Insurance: Minimum Public Liability Insurance ($5,000,000.00) and Workers' Compensation Insurance required.
- Compliance: Adherence to local UK health and safety regulations and all incorporated FAR/DOSAR clauses.
- Deliverables: Security questionnaire, certificate of insurance, signed PM checklist, and written reports after each visit.