Water Testing at US Embassy Compound
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, is soliciting proposals for Water Testing services at its compound for a one-year period. This Firm Fixed-Price contract requires an established business in Jakarta, Indonesia, with ISO 17025 certification. Quotations are due by January 30, 2026, at 16:00 local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive water testing services, including labor for collecting and picking up water samples, performing both in-situ and laboratory tests. The scope covers 26 bi-weekly visits over the contract period, with the first visit scheduled for February 26, 2026.
Key activities include:
- Collection of water samples from 14 distinct locations, such as potable water tanks, kitchen sinks, drinking water taps, and wastewater influent/effluent.
- Testing for a wide range of parameters including pH, temperature, chlorine (free and total), turbidity, Total Coliforms, E.Coli, dissolved solids, alkalinity, hardness, Langelier Saturation Index, bromate, trihalomethanes, chloride, conductivity, iron, color, suspended solids, and chemical/biological oxygen demand.
- Adherence to specified accuracy standards for various tests.
- Submission of weekly draft reports and final reports after Embassy approval.
- Provision of sample bottles and cooler boxes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: One year (26 visits)
- Set-Aside: None specified, but requires an established business in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 16:00 local time
- Published Date: January 7, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. The evaluation process includes a Compliance Review, Technical Acceptability assessment, and Price Evaluation. Proposals must remain valid for 30 days from the submission deadline.
Eligibility & Notes
- Offerors must operate an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- The testing laboratory must be ISO 17025 certified.
- For procurements above USD 30,000, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) and possess a NCAGE/CAGE Code prior to submitting an offer.
- Prices must include labor, testing, overhead, and profit, as well as transportation/shipping costs.
- Payment will be made via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) within 30 days of order delivery and invoice receipt.