AHU-5 & Zone five VAV Smart Controllers Upgrade

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is inviting eligible bidders to submit quotations for an upgrade project: "AHU-5 & Zone five VAV Smart Controllers Upgrade." The project involves upgrading 29 VAV smart controllers and wall thermostats for one HVAC zone, including removal, installation, system integration, testing, and commissioning with the existing Building Automation System (BAS). Bidders must submit separate financial and technical proposals electronically, hold a renewed license for 2026, possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, be registered on the System Award Management (SAM) website (www.sam.gov), and provide a filled and signed NDAA form. Questions should be directed to addisgsoprocurement@state.gov, referencing RFQ # PR15983761. Quotations are due by June 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Addis Ababa time). The Embassy reserves the right to accept or reject any bids.

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is seeking a qualified Building Automation System (BAS) contractor for a comprehensive hardware and software upgrade of its Zone 5 HVAC control system. The project aims to migrate the existing legacy LON-based communication architecture to a modern Honeywell Optimizer BACnet/IP platform to enhance system reliability, monitoring, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality tracking. The scope includes removing existing LON-based controllers and sensors, installing new Honeywell Optimizer VAV and Unitary controllers, replacing all room sensors with devices capable of measuring temperature, relative humidity, and CO2, and migrating to a BACnet/IP architecture. The contractor must provide a detailed project schedule, conduct point-to-point verification and functional performance testing, offer owner training, and deliver as-built drawings and O&M manuals. A minimum one-year warranty on labor and materials is required, and proposals must include an itemized cost breakdown and contractor qualifications.

The document, titled "ATTACHMENT 1 – EXPRESS NDAA CERTIFICATION," outlines the requirements for compliance with Public Law 115-232, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. This act mandates representations regarding Covered Telecommunications Equipment and Services in all federal procurement actions. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) implements these requirements through provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, and contract clause 52.204-25. Merchants are directed to read these FAR provisions and then answer questions to certify whether they provide or use covered telecommunications equipment or services. They must also review the System for Award Management (SAM) for excluded parties. The form requires a merchant's authorized representative to provide a signed and dated representation, affirming their compliance with NDAA regulations. This certification ensures that federal contracts avoid entities using prohibited telecommunications equipment or services.