Install an Additional Electrical Power Utility Service

This solicitation (No. 19SA7026Q0012) issued by the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a qualified local contractor to replace the roll-up garage doors for Government-Owned Houses (GOH). This is a one-time, firm-fixed-price project that must be completed within 45 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. The selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, and services required to dismantle and dispose of the existing garage doors and hardware. They will supply and install new beige steel roll-up doors featuring double dynamo motor systems, aluminum rails, rust-resistant thermal paint, quiet elastic band systems, and remote controls. The contract includes a Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) to monitor performance, with a threshold of no more than one valid customer complaint per month. Offers must include a completed SF-1449, pricing (with 15% VAT listed separately), Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance costs, past performance references from the last three years, proof of SAM registration, and a detailed technical work plan. This procurement is subject to a 2% excise tax on payments to foreign persons under the James Zadroga Act, unless an exemption is certified via IRS Form W-14.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, issued a pre-solicitation for the installation of an additional electrical power utility service at its Embassy Annex (Freedom Hall) warehouse. This service is required to accommodate increased electrical load demand from new Department of War office spaces. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, documentation, equipment, testing, commissioning, and coordination necessary to obtain and install this additional electrical power utility service from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). The government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. A pre-proposal conference will be held, with the date to be specified in the upcoming solicitation. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal. The solicitation, identified by number 19SA7026Q0011, is not yet available but will be posted on SAM.gov when ready.

This government solicitation, 19SA7026Q0011, is for an Additional Power Utility Service for new Department of War (DOW) offices at the U.S. Embassy Annex, Freedom Hall, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The purpose is to procure a firm fixed-price service to obtain and install an additional electrical power utility from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to meet increased electrical load demand. The project must be completed within 45 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The document outlines performance work statements, quality assurance and surveillance plans, pricing details including a 15% VAT for non-U.S. offerors (excluding DBA insurance), and various contract clauses (FAR and DOSAR) that are incorporated by reference or in full text. Key clauses address contractor identification, examination of records, export administration act compliance, excise tax exemption, payment schedules, observance of holidays, and authorization for performance. Offerors must provide proof of ability to perform, including an English-speaking project manager, established business presence in Saudi Arabia or plan to establish one, SAM registration, past performance references, financial resources, licenses, and a strategic work plan. Specific attention is given to the 2% excise tax on certain foreign procurements for foreign persons, and the requirement for Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance.