19CG5026R0010 - Front Perimeter Wall Repair

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is soliciting bids for the repair of a collapsed and unstable section of the front perimeter wall at the 103 Roi Baudouin residence compound, with an estimated total length of 22 meters to be determined during a site walkthrough. The project requires the contractor to reconstruct the damaged wall, replace compromised electrical wiring and lighting, reinstall concertina wire, backfill and repave the entrance parking area, and supply all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for completion. All materials must be inspected and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to installation, and work must conform to applicable local laws, U.S. federal regulations, and the safety standards outlined in EM 385-1-1. The contract has a strict 60-day performance period beginning from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with a required preconstruction conference at 498 Avenue Lt. Col. Lukusa in Gombe/Kinshasa. The solicitation, numbered 19CG5026R0010 and posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, is scoped under NAICS code 238190 and carries an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000, with no detailed pricing structure provided. All proposals must be submitted in English via email to [email hidden], with file attachments not exceeding 30MB per email, and must include Volume I with the Standard Form 1442 and price proposal and Volume II with a bar chart schedule and technical proposal. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical acceptability serving as a threshold rather than a scoring factor; offerors must be deemed responsible and compliant with all requirements under FAR Part 9, including demonstrated ability, integrity, and past performance. Key personnel requirements include an English-speaking supervisor on-site at all times and the identification of qualified individuals for high-risk tasks such as scaffolding or excavation, all subject to COR approval. Contractors must submit worker and supervisor lists for security vetting within 10 days of award, obtain Department of State-issued ID badges, and comply with safety protocols including a Site Safety and Health Plan and Activity Hazard Analyses. Additional contractual obligations include compliance with clauses on whistleblower rights, personally identifiable information handling, contract disclosure, and eligibility for