Tier 3 Switch Gear Maintenance contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 the U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, has issued a Presolicitation for a Tier 3 Switch Gear Maintenance contract. This notice is for planning purposes only, indicating an intent to procure services for testing and preventative maintenance of eighteen (18) circuit breakers at the Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname. The full solicitation is not yet available.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract will require the contractor to:
- Test and perform preventative maintenance on eighteen (18) circuit breakers.
- Conduct all services according to standard Eaton Guidelines.
- Eaton will be responsible for supplying and replacing all trip unit batteries.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Performance Period: Base year
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (N/A)
- Response Date: To Be Determined (TBD)
- Published Date: January 27, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quotation once the solicitation is released. The Government reserves the right to award a contract based on initial offers without further discussion. Electronic responses will be permitted, with a size limit of 30MB per email. All contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before submitting an offer.
Additional Notes
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z1JZ — Maintenance of Electrical Systems
- NAICS Code: 238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo, Suriname.
- Primary Point of Contact: Taylor Hadfield, Contracting Officer (hadfieldtj@state.gov, prmprocurement@state.gov)
- Secondary Point of Contact: Shyreen Naipal, Procurement Specialist (naipalSF@state.gov, prmprocurement@state.gov)