Bulk Water delivery services for U.S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe
ID: 19Z11526Q0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY HARAREWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

UTILITIES- WATER (S114)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7d18ebb434a6444dac9429591ebd8ca5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, is seeking qualified contractors to provide bulk water delivery services through Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. 19Z11526Q0001. The contract entails the supply of potable bulk water to 50 Embassy residences located approximately 20 kilometers from the central business district, with a base period of one year and two optional extension years. This service is crucial for ensuring the availability of clean water for the Embassy's operations and personnel. Quotations must be submitted electronically by January 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Harare time, and interested parties can contact Damian Richard or Annie Chinyanganya at HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov for further information.

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    Bulk Water Supply Solicitation_19Z11526Q0001.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, is seeking bulk water delivery services through Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. 19Z11526Q0001. The contract is for a one-year base period with two option years, structured as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery agreement. Quotations are due by January 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Harare time, and must be submitted electronically to HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov in specific electronic formats (MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat PDF) not exceeding 30MB per email. Key submission requirements include SF-1449, pricing, representations and certifications, additional information from Sections 3 and 4, and proof of SAM registration. The selected contractor must deliver potable water to 50 Embassy residences within 24 hours of a delivery order, with deliveries available seven days a week from 0700hrs to 1900hrs. Pre-award inspections and water quality testing will be conducted, and post-award random testing may lead to contract termination if quality standards are not met. Drivers must have valid Zimbabwean Class 2 licenses and pass security checks. Invoices are to be submitted monthly, detailing deliveries for reconciliation. The minimum order is 5,000 liters per contract period, with a maximum of 55,000,000 liters. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer within 30 days of a correct invoice.
    PrA-PreSolicitation Notice for Bulk Water_19Z11526Q0001.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, issued a pre-solicitation notice (19Z11526Q0001) for bulk potable water delivery services to its residences. This procurement, classified under NAICS Code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Services), anticipates a contract with a base year and four one-year option periods. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Electronic submissions are permitted, with offers not exceeding 30MB. The solicitation is expected to be launched on the beta.SAM.gov website.
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