Replacement of Branch Circuit Wiring Except the Lighting Wires

The U.S. Embassy Seoul is soliciting quotations for the replacement of branch circuit wiring, excluding lighting wires, within the Yongsan Embassy Housing Compound at U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan, South Post, Seoul, Republic of Korea. The scope covers three 2-bedroom, five 3-bedroom, and one 4-bedroom residential units, requiring the removal and replacement of all branch circuit wiring, circuit breakers, receptacles, switches, and cover plates, while preserving and later reinstalling existing luminaires with careful handling. Lighting wires in the kitchen, maid hall, and its 3-way circuit are included in the work. All work must comply with the National Electric Code (2014 Edition) and NFPA 101, and electrical panel schedules must be submitted in both English and Korean. The solicitation, numbered 19KS7026Q0035 and issued June 1, 2026, has a response deadline of June 26, 2026, and is structured as a negotiated RFQ under NAICS code 236118 with a small business size standard of $36.5 million. Pricing is to be submitted by divisions of specifications in Korean Won, with offerors required to provide a detailed cost breakdown and a performance schedule in bar chart format. Offerors must submit proposals electronically in two separate volumes—Volume I containing the price offer with completed Standard Form 1442, price breakdowns, and Section L representations, and Volume II containing technical documentation including business establishment proof, project manager resume, and local licensing evidence. Proposals must be under 30MB per file and submitted via email to [email hidden]; paper submissions are not accepted. Evaluation will prioritize lowest price among acceptable and responsible offerors, with pass/fail criteria based on compliance with RFQ terms and FAR 9.1 responsibility standards, including business ethics, capability, facilities, and eligibility. The contract mandates a performance period to be completed either within 120 or 365 calendar or working days from the Notice to Proceed, depending on interpretation, and includes a one-year warranty on all work. The contractor must provide an English-speaking supervisor on-site at all times, submit a list of all personnel with SF-85 forms and national identification details, and provide weekly vehicle access lists. Bonds equaling 20% each for performance and payment are required within five days of award and must remain in