Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for General Plumbing Services – U.S. Consulate General Cape Town, South Africa
ID: 19SF2026Q0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN CONSULATE CAPE TOWNWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED GOVERNMENT-OPERATED (GOGO) R&D FACILITIES (Z2HB)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/29a21bbf55a0441290d68e0bde8073bc/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified vendors to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for general plumbing services at the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa. The procurement aims to provide routine and emergency plumbing maintenance and repair services, including installation, leak detection, and fixture replacement, with individual orders not exceeding USD 10,000 and a total estimated BPA value of USD 15,000 through November 30, 2028. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of U.S. Government facilities in the region. Interested vendors must attend a pre-bid conference on November 25, 2025, and submit their quotations by December 2, 2025; for further inquiries, they can contact Natheer Ford at fordn@state.gov or Kristin Braden at bradenk@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Natheer Ford
    (021) 702-7300
    fordn@state.gov
    Kristin Braden
    (021) 702-7300
    bradenk@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    BPA Agreement- 19SF2026Q0001 - General Plumbing Services.doc
    The U.S. Consulate General Cape Town issued Solicitation Number 19SF2026Q0001, a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for General Plumbing Services, intending to award one or more Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). The solicitation was issued on November 7, 2025, with offers due by December 2, 2025. The BPA will expire on November 30, 2028, with an estimated combined value not exceeding ZAR250,000.00 across all agreements. Individual purchases will not exceed USD $10,000.00, and the total ordered amount will not exceed USD $15,000.00. Key requirements for offerors include valid South African plumbing registrations, 3-5 years of relevant experience with client references, Occupational Health & Safety compliance, and public liability insurance of at least ZAR 1 million. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on these criteria, along with personnel qualifications, emergency response capacity, and a clear pricing schedule in ZAR. The government will also assess contractor responsibility, including financial resources, performance capability, integrity, and necessary equipment. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 25, 2025, at the U.S. Consulate General Cape Town, and attendance is strongly encouraged.
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