U.S. Consulate Merida – Fuel Management System Preventive Maintenance
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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 Merida is soliciting quotations for semi-annual preventive maintenance services for its Fuel Management System in Merida, Mexico. This Solicitation (RFQ) aims to ensure the system's operational reliability. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Quotations are due by February 11, 2026, at 17:00 hrs CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide semi-annual preventive maintenance for the Fuel Management System, including Fuel Pumps, Fuel Storage Tanks, Control Panels, and Fuel Polishers. Tasks involve inspections, cleaning, testing, and replacement of expendable parts (e.g., filters, belts, hoses). Specific annual tasks include checking tank levels, cleaning vents, inspecting for leaks, testing controls, inspecting pump wiring, verifying capacity, measuring electrical performance, and cleaning control panel leak sensors. Repairs and hardware replacements are generally excluded but may be quoted separately with Government approval.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 19MX5226Q0002
- Set-Aside: None specified (unrestricted)
- Period of Performance: 12 months from Notice to Proceed, with four (4) one-year options to renew, and a potential six (6) month extension.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Consulate General, Merida, Mexico.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, payable in Mexican Pesos. No escalation or currency fluctuation adjustments.
- Payment: Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) after services and invoice, allowing up to 30 days for processing.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: February 11, 2026, 17:00 hrs CST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to meridaprocurement@state.gov. Only email submissions will be accepted.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may be held if necessary. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov, and be NDAA Section 889 compliant.
Special Requirements
The contractor must provide all personnel, tools, consumable materials, and supplies. Disposal of toxic substances must comply with local and government laws, with proof of disposal required. Strict adherence to security requirements, including personnel clearances (SECRET), access controls, and handling of Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information, is mandatory. Contractor personnel must maintain high standards of conduct. Deliverables include a typewritten report after each service, Certificate of Insurance, List of Personnel & Security Forms, Maintenance Plan, Maintenance and Activity Log, PM Checklist, and Invoices. The contractor must maintain appropriate insurance (Public Liability, Property Damage, Workers' Compensation).