REQUEST FOR INFORMATION -SECURITY GRILLE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION SERVICES
ID: 19SF2026SS001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES (Z2FA)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8a923bf02c2b48298a2f82a57427b2a7/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the American Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking information from qualified manufacturers and installers for security grille fabrication and installation services. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to expand the vendor pool to meet the Consulate's Residential Security Directive requirements, particularly in light of South Africa's critical security environment. The selected vendors will be expected to comply with specific technical requirements, including adherence to local by-laws and U.S. Department of State security standards, as part of a forthcoming competitive multi-award IDIQ contract for U.S. Government residences in the Cape Town region. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company profiles and capability statements, by January 30, 2025, to capetownprocurement@state.gov, and must be registered in SAM.gov for future award consideration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Natheer Ford
    (021) 702-7300
    fordn@state.gov
    Kristin Braden
    (021) 702-7300
    bradenk@state.gov
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    RFI_Security_Grilles.docx
    The U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa, issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified manufacturers and installers of security grilles and barrier products. This RFI aims to expand its vendor pool for residential security directive requirements, given South Africa's critical security environment. The Consulate plans to develop a competitive multi-award IDIQ contract for fabrication, delivery, and installation services for U.S. Government residences in the Cape Town region. Key objectives include identifying capable local and regional vendors, evaluating technical capabilities, understanding design options, and informing the scope of the forthcoming contract. Vendors must meet specific technical requirements, including compliance with Mission Residential Security Directive (MRSD), local by-laws, and U.S. Department of State security requirements. Interested companies should submit profiles, capability statements, product specifications, experience, and demonstration interest by January 30, 2025. Selected vendors may be invited for site demonstrations, and future award consideration requires SAM.gov registration.
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