SOLAR PV PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, is seeking preventive maintenance services for its Photovoltaic system, encompassing solar modules, inverters, DC disconnects and panels, control systems, monitoring equipment, combiner boxes, and fuses, to ensure all components remain in good operational condition and function reliably. This requirement falls under NAICS code 811 for Repair and Maintenance and is classified as Z1MG Maintenance of EPG Facilities - Solar, with the contract expected to be a firm fixed price type. Performance will occur exclusively in Bujumbura, Burundi, and the contract structure includes a base year with four additional one-year option periods that the government may exercise. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission, in compliance with FAR provision 52.204-7, and proposals must be sent electronically via email to BujProcurement@state.gov, with a maximum file size of 30MB per submission; larger offerings may be split across multiple emails. The solicitation, numbered 19BY7026Q0009, has a response deadline of July 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and while the Government may award the contract without engaging in discussions, the full solicitation package including the Statement of Work has not yet been issued and the current notice is pre-solicitation, indicating pending release on SAM.gov. The point of contact for this procurement is Elizabeth Al Sulaimani, Contracting Officer, with Sabine Niyongabo serving as Procurement Supervisor, both affiliated with the Department of State headquartered in Washington, D.C.