REQUEST FOR INFORMATION -SECURITY GRILLE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION SERVICES
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. Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa, under the Department of State, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Security Grille Fabrication and Installation Services. This RFI is market research to identify qualified manufacturers and installers to expand its vendor pool for meeting Residential Security Directive (RSD) and Mission Residential Security Directive (MRSD) requirements. Responses will inform a future competitive multi-award IDIQ contract. Responses are due January 30, 2025.
Scope of Work
The future contract will involve the fabrication, delivery, and installation of fixed or retractable steel security grilles for windows, sliding glass doors, skylights, and other accessible openings at U.S. Government-owned and leased residences in the Cape Town region. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with Mission Residential Security Directive (MRSD) and local estate by-laws.
- Adherence to U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) security requirements (12 FAH-8, 12 FAH-6).
- Visually discreet installation methods that respect architectural and aesthetic restrictions.
- Experience with residential estate body corporate approvals and security design integration.
- Availability of maintenance and service support post-installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) for market research, anticipating a future multi-award IDIQ contract.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: January 30, 2025, at 17:00 South Africa Standard Time (SAST).
- Published: November 13, 2025.
Evaluation & Next Steps
Responses will be evaluated for technical capability and suitability. Selected vendors may be invited for product demonstrations at designated U.S. Government residential properties or the Consulate. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a solicitation or contract award. A formal solicitation (RFQ/RFP) for the multi-award IDIQ is anticipated to follow.
Requested Information
Interested vendors should submit:
- Company profile (ownership, location, years in operation).
- Capability statement (technical expertise, SA construction standards compliance, USG past performance).
- Product specifications (material, certification, warranty, compliance documentation).
- Experience and references for similar installations in secure or government facilities.
- Photos or brochures of representative products.
- Preliminary pricing range (if available).
- Quality assurance and safety procedures.
- Indication of willingness and readiness to conduct on-site demonstrations.
Additional Notes
Submissions must be in English, limited to 15 pages (excluding brochures), and sent electronically to capetownprocurement@state.gov with the specified subject line. Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov before any future award consideration. No reimbursement will be made for RFI response costs or demonstration attendance.