RFP Armory, HATS, and Walkway Installations
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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, American Embassy Baghdad, is soliciting proposals for the installation of portable armory units, a HATS unit, and walkways at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. This fixed-price contract has an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000. The project involves installing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and constructing associated infrastructure. Quotations are due by March 26, 2026, at 14:00 Baghdad local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for installing three portable armory units (R-1 & R-2) and one HATS unit, which are Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Key tasks include installing foundations and electrical connections for these units, as well as constructing walkways and concrete curbs according to provided drawings. The work must comply with U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Master Specifications and design standards. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation, and manage the disposal of construction debris. Submission of shop drawings, product data, and a construction schedule is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: 50 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Estimated Value: $25,000 to $100,000.
- Set-Aside: Not specified; open competition. Offerors are encouraged to register in SAM.
- Proposal Due: March 26, 2026, at 14:00 Baghdad local time.
- Published Date: February 16, 2026.
Evaluation & Eligibility
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Evaluation factors include past performance, construction experience, organizational structure, staff experience, project manager qualifications, proposed performance schedule, preliminary quality management program, and safety program. Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, possessing English language skills, a business license, a minimum of three years of construction experience, required certifications, local licenses/permits, insurance, and financial stability. All team members must be security cleared/vetted.
Key Submission Requirements & Notes
Required forms include SF-1442, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), Attachment 4 (Breakdown of Price), and proof of SAM registration. Performance and Payment Bonds are required. Liquidated damages of 100,000.00 IQD per day will apply for delays. A site visit is scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 10:00 am (request attendance by Feb 22, 2026). Questions regarding the RFQ are due by February 26, 2026, at 12:00 pm Baghdad local time, with answers posted by March 3, 2026. Submissions must be electronic (MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat PDF) and not exceed 30MB per file.