Low Voltage Switchgear Maintenance Services

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is soliciting preventive maintenance services for its low-voltage electrical switchgear systems, specifically targeting two Schneider Electric Square D Power Zone 4 units and associated automatic transfer switches with a voltage capacity up to 480V. The contract is structured under a firm fixed-price model as a commercial services solicitation using SF-1449, with a base year of twelve months and four additional one-year option periods, allowing for a maximum contract duration of five years, though total extension under applicable clauses is capped at four years. Offers must be submitted electronically by July 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Mexico City time to MexicoCityGSOSolicitations@groups.state.gov, and all offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the time of submission; failure to comply renders proposals non-responsive. The acquisition is unrestricted and will be awarded on a lowest-price-technically-acceptable basis, evaluating only pass/fail gates of acceptability and responsibility, with price being the sole determinative factor after compliance confirmation. Technical compliance requires adherence to manufacturer guidelines, Mexican regulations, and industry standards, with critical documentation including a completed Statement of Work, Equipment List, One-Line Diagrams, Safety Plan, Payment Registration Forms, and Vendor Portal Registration. All personnel must hold valid certifications, including OEM authorization such as CAT-certified credentials and local electrician licenses, and contractors must submit an organizational chart, a detailed Safety Plan and Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) for COR approval at least seven business days before commencement, and ensure compliance with all U.S. and Mexican safety, labor, and environmental laws. Invoicing is strictly electronic through the ILMS Vendor Portal, with payments made by EFT within 30 days of service completion or invoice receipt, whichever is later; invoices must include signed maintenance checklists, RFC, IVA breakdown, and amounts in numbers and words, addressed to the Embassy’s official legal address. The Government retains rights to inspect and reject nonconforming work without price adjustment and requires full compliance with FAR clauses covering whistleblower rights, identity verification, insurance, taxes, subcontracts, and prohibitions on ByteDance applications, among others. A mandatory site visit occurred on June 10, 2026, and all questions were due by June 18, 2026, with any amendments published on SAM.gov. Failure