Bulk Water delivery services for U.S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe

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.

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.