The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice dated February 19, 2025, for a contract to provide direct replacement motors for Air Handling Unit (AHU) systems. The solicitation, designated as number 19UZ8025Q0012, is expected to be officially launched on March 6, 2025, with a closing date for responses on April 6, 2025. Interested vendors are required to submit their offers electronically and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before the contract award.
The contract will focus on ensuring the motors operate in safe, reliable, and efficient conditions, encompassing all necessary managerial, administrative, and labor support. Successful proposals will be evaluated based on low price and technical acceptability, with the potential for contracts to be granted based on initial offers, avoiding discussions. The address for submission is provided, along with contact information for the contracting officer and procurement supervisor. As a firm-fixed-price contract, advance payments are not authorized, emphasizing the government's intention to streamline procurement processes efficiently.
The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the American Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, seeking suppliers for various electrical motors. It outlines the requirements for submissions, including specifications that each motor must match existing equipment in terms of electrical data and dimensions, as well as the ability to support Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). Suppliers must send their quotations by email, ensuring to include completed forms and evidence of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The RFQ also specifies that it is not a small business set-aside, and details various contractual clauses per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that are applicable to the procurement process. Payment arrangements and compliance with specified labor and federal contract laws are emphasized to ensure responsible governance. Key clauses related to small business utilization, subcontractor labor standards, and procurement tax obligations are presented, making it critical for participants to adhere to these regulations during the bidding and execution processes of the contract.