ContractSolicitation

Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for General Plumbing Services – U.S. Consulate General Cape Town, South Africa

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 19SF2026Q0001
Response Deadline
Dec 2, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

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.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
238220
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC Code
Z2HB
REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED GOVERNMENT-OPERATED (GOGO) R&D FACILITIES

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
BPA Agreement- 19SF2026Q0001 - General Plumbing Services.doc
Word316 KB11/10/2025
AI Summary
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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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 10, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 2, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 17, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sub-Tier
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
AMERICAN CONSULATE CAPE TOWN

Point of Contact

Name
Natheer Ford

Place of Performance

Cape Town, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA

Official Sources