U.S. Embassy Water Tank Maintenance
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 the American Embassy Bridgetown, is soliciting quotations for Water Tank Maintenance Services at the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a responsible company to perform sanitizing and protective coating installation for concrete water tanks. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the lowest priced acceptable offeror. Quotations are due by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Scope of Work
Services include furnishing all labor, supervision, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for water tank maintenance. Specific tasks involve:
- Site assessment and material procurement.
- Cleaning and protective coating installation for concrete water tanks.
- Compliance with all specifications outlined in the solicitation.
The period of performance is 30 days after contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: None specified (SAM registration is mandatory)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. local time
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Evaluation will consider price, technical information provided in Section 3, and contractor responsibility (FAR Part 9.1). The government intends to award based on initial quotations without discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions if deemed in its best interest.
Required Submissions
Offerors must submit the following electronically:
- SF-1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items)
- Section I, Pricing
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications
- Additional information as required in Section 3
- Proof of active SAM registration
- Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs
- List of clients from the past 2 years demonstrating relevant experience
- Evidence of ability to provide necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources
- Plan to obtain local licenses and permits
- Strategic plan for sanitizing and sealing concrete water tank (including work plan, equipment/materials, and quality control plan)
Important Notes
Quotations must be in English and submitted electronically to Bridgetownprocurement@state.gov. Submissions must be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, with individual file sizes not exceeding 30MB. Multiple emails are permitted for larger submissions. Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov is mandatory at the time of quotation submission. Failure to be registered will deem the offeror's quotation non-responsible.