Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Perimeter wall repair at U.S. Government Property
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, through its US EMBASSY LILONGWE office, is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Perimeter Wall Repair at U.S. Government Property 43/2/71 in Lilongwe, Malawi. This is a firm-fixed-price contract with an anticipated value between $25,000 and $150,000. The award will be based on the highest technically rated offeror with a fair and reasonable price. Proposals are due April 7, 2026, at 02:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive perimeter wall repair, including:
- Erecting a temporary fence for property protection during construction.
- Demolishing the existing boundary wall, including foundation removal and restoration of disturbed areas.
- Excavating foundation trenches up to 1200mm deep.
- Constructing reinforced blockwork foundation walls, fully tied into foundations, columns, and reinforced concrete beams.
- Constructing solid concrete blockwork.
- Supplying and installing 350mm diameter coiled galvanized razor wire.
- Constructing stormwater drains.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $25,000 - $150,000
- Payment: Malawi Kwacha
- Set-Aside: None specified
Key Dates
- Site Visit Expression of Interest: March 20, 2026
- Site Visit: March 23, 2026, at 09:30 AM
- Questions from Site Visit Due: March 25, 2026
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026, at 02:00 PM
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically to LilongweGSOProcurement@state.gov. Quotations must be in English, and incomplete submissions will not be accepted. File sizes must not exceed 30MB per email. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror with a fair and reasonable price, following an initial evaluation for completeness and a technical evaluation for acceptability.
Required Submissions
- Signed SF-18/OF347 form
- Acknowledgement of Statement of Work and Specifications
- Pricing proposal
- Additional information supporting evaluation criteria
- Proof of SAM Registration, or required provisions if not registered.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Karen Coulson at LilongweGSOProcurement@State.gov or 0888-760-176.