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U.S. Embassy Caracas - Batteries for Chancery Main UPS

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The U.S. Embassy Caracas is seeking offers for batteries to support the Chancery Main UPS system through a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation under solicitation number 19VE3026Q0009. This procurement follows FAR 12.6 guidelines for commercial items and does not require a separate written solicitation. Offers must be submitted by September 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time in Caracas, with all inquiries directed to CaracasProcurement@state.gov no later than close of business on August 10, 2026. The contract will incorporate all applicable federal acquisition regulations in effect through FAC 2026-01, dated March 13, 2026, and the U.S. Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without obligation. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, with evaluation conducted first on complete submissions; partial bids may be considered only if no complete offers meet technical requirements. Full compliance with SAM registration is mandatory, requiring offerors to maintain an active registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier at the time of submission and throughout contract performance. The place of performance is Caracas, Miranda, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 335910. All responsible sources are eligible to submit proposals, and no set-aside provisions apply.

General Info

U.S. Embassy Caracas seeks batteries for UPS system under FAR 12.6, due September 4, 2026, SAM-registered vendors only.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy CaracasView Agency

NAICS

335910 - Battery ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Caracas, VE-M, VEN

Set-Aside

NONE

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19VE3026Q0009+-+RFQ+-+Batteries+for+Chancery+Main+UPS.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Caracas
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Department Of State → US Embassy Caracas
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Caracas Procurement Section

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The U.S. Embassy Caracas has a requirement to purchase Batteries for Chancery Main UPS. Please note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, prepared in accordance with the format FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 


The solicitation number is 19VE3026Q0009 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 


The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 March 13, 2026. 


This Request for Quotation (RFQ) does not commit the U.S. Government to make any award, and the U.S. Government may cancel this RFQ or any part of it.


Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. The Government will evaluate complete bids first. If no complete, technically acceptable bids are received, the Government reserves the right to evaluate partial bids and make award on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable line-item basis.


System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and FAR 52.204-13, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov, at the time of offer submission and at the time of contract award. Offerors shall provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if awarded a contract, maintain an active SAM registration with current and accurate information throughout contract performance and through final payment.


If there are any questions regarding this solicitation, please submit them in writing by email to: CaracasProcurement@state.gov no later than COB August 10, 2026.


Offers are due by September 4, 2026, 5:00p.m (local time). All responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered. If there are any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact CaracasProcurement@state.gov.  


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