FY26 Preventive Maintenance of Wastewater Collection and Treatment System

The U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon, is soliciting fixed-price preventive maintenance services for its wastewater collection and treatment system under solicitation number 19GB5026Q0009. The contract is structured with a one-year base period and up to four one-year option periods, plus an additional six-month extension option in accordance with FAR 52.217-8. The services encompass comprehensive preventive maintenance, including inspection, testing, repair, and operational support to ensure system reliability and compliance with environmental and safety standards. The contract requires minimal disruption to embassy operations, strict adherence to security protocols, handling of Sensitive But Unclassified information, and provision of detailed documentation such as signed maintenance checklists, deficiency reports, material safety data sheets, and personnel clearances. The place of performance is the U.S. Embassy compound in Libreville, and all contractors must be registered in the SAM database at the time of quotation submission. Evaluation for award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing price as the primary differentiator among offers deemed technically acceptable and responsible per FAR 9.1 standards. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses governing ethics, labor standards, security, and procurement integrity, including prohibitions on certain foreign sources and requirements related to domestic preferences. Payment is managed by the embassy's Financial Management Office without advance payments authorized, and invoicing requires supporting documentation including signed maintenance checklists. The solicitation specifies strict personnel and security requirements, mandating contractor vetting, conduct standards, and controlled access to the embassy compound. Proposals must be submitted electronically prior to the May 11, 2026 deadline, with clear separation between technical and financial documents; mixed submissions risk disqualification. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with U.S. government contracting norms, environmental and safety standards, and ensures continuous, reliable wastewater system performance through qualified, vetted contractors operating within stringent security and administrative controls.