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NEC - Embassy Switch Gear Breaker Replacement

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19PM0726Q0014Federal

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The contract involves the emergency replacement and retrofit of the main electrical service distribution switchgear at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, targeting obsolete Siemens 480-volt breakers that are 20 years old and no longer manufactureable or repairable, posing an imminent risk of catastrophic failure. The work requires the supply and installation of genuine OEM Schneider Electric Square D breakers, which are the only compatible components for the Embassy’s proprietary electrical infrastructure. This includes full removal of the outdated units, installation of the new breakers, system integration, comprehensive testing, and commissioning to ensure seamless operational continuity and preservation of the existing manufacturer’s warranty on the electrical distribution system. The project is mission-critical, as the failure of this system would result in a total shutdown of all Embassy operations, including security, communications, and life-safety equipment. Only Schneider Electric Centro America, the sole authorized distributor and service provider for Schneider products in Panama, is qualified to perform the work due to the need for OEM components, technical expertise, and compliance with U.S. government safety and security standards that prohibit non-OEM or modified substitutes. The total estimated value of the contract is $202,000, inclusive of options, and the place of performance is Panama, with the Office of Facilities Management, U.S. Department of State, overseeing the effort to maintain uninterrupted power to this sensitive diplomatic facility.

General Info

Emergency replacement of obsolete Siemens breakers with Schneider Electric OEM units at U.S. Embassy in Panama City to prevent total power failure.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Panama CityView Agency

Contract Value

$193,942.01

NAICS

335313 - Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Panama, PA-8, PAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC CENTROAMERICA LTDAView Profile

Award Issued Date

08/13/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

(1)

26Q0014 Sole Source Justification - Embassy Panama Switchgear Retrofit

PDF•justification-and-authorization

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 15

Justification (J&A)

AwardedAug 13

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Panama City

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Panama City

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Contacts

Gabriel Massine

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Reinel Arcia

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Full Description

The requirement is to provide REPLACEMENT AND RETROFIT OF THE EMBASSY's MAIN ELECTRICAL SERVICE DISTRIBUTION SWITCHGEAR at COMPOUND AND CHANCERY BUILDING. The estimated value for the entire period of performance is $202,000.00, including options.

These supplies/services require the emergency replacement of obsolete main power system breakers that are 20 years old and have reached end-of-life status. The existing Siemens 480-volt breakers can no longer be procured or repaired due to obsolescence and pose an imminent risk of catastrophic failure. The retrofit requires the supply and installation of genuine OEM Schneider Electric Square D breakers, which are the only components compatible with the Embassy's existing proprietary electrical distribution infrastructure. The work includes removal of obsolete breakers, installation of new Schneider Electric breakers, system integration, testing, and commissioning to ensure full operational capability while maintaining the manufacturer's warranty on the electrical distribution system.

This will allow the Office of Facilities Management to accomplish the critical mission objective of maintaining continuous, reliable electrical power to all Embassy operations, including security systems, communications infrastructure, and life-safety equipment. Failure to complete this retrofit immediately creates an unacceptable risk of complete electrical system failure, which would result in a total shutdown and cessation of all Embassy operations.

Additional Pertinent Information:

The Embassy's electrical distribution system is classified as mission-critical security infrastructure. The existing system utilizes Schneider Electric's proprietary Square D breaker technology throughout the main distribution panels. Due to the age and obsolescence of the current breakers, there is an imminent risk of failure that could cause a complete power outage affecting all Embassy operations. The breakers have exceeded their rated service life, and replacement parts are no longer available from the original manufacturer (Siemens). Only Schneider Electric Centro America, as the sole authorized distributor and service provider for Schneider Electric products in Panama, can provide the genuine OEM components, technical expertise, and warranty-compliant installation services required for this time-sensitive emergency retrofit. The use of non-OEM or adapted components is prohibited under USG safety and security standards for sensitive infrastructure.