USAGM-Fence Cleaning Services
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The U.S. Embassy Kuwait, under the Department of State, is seeking comprehensive fence cleaning services for the USAGM fence area through a fixed-price solicitation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial services. The contract involves weekly cleaning of approximately 300 linear meters around the main gate and two full perimeter cleanings of 12 kilometers annually, limited to removal of non-hazardous debris within 1.5 meters of the double-layer security fence without any structural maintenance. The performance location is in Hawalli, Kuwait, with services required to commence no earlier than September 25, 2026, following the issuance of a Notice to Proceed after submission of acceptable insurance documentation. The base contract is for one year with four one-year options, with a total potential duration not exceeding 60 months. The solicitation requires strict compliance with submission protocols, including SF-1449 completed in specific blocks, Section 1 Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, and either a current Unique Entity Identifier from SAM registration or completion of FAR 52.204-90. All submissions must be in English, submitted electronically by August 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Kuwait time, with distinct email titles for questions and quotations. Contractors are strongly advised to attend the site visit on July 23, 2026, as failure to inspect the premises renders them solely responsible for any proposal inaccuracies. Evaluation will be on a pass/fail basis for completeness and technical acceptability, with award going to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror without discussions, unless the Government determines otherwise. Offerors must demonstrate ability to maintain a legally sponsored workforce in Kuwait, comply with local laws, and implement safety plans including heat remediation and accident prevention. Insurance must name the United States as an additional insured and be submitted within ten days of award. Contractors must identify themselves as non-federal employees in all communications and are prohibited from using Department of State branding. All materials produced under the contract must display the U.S. flag and disclose U.S. Government funding as required. Certified payroll must accompany each monthly invoice, and payment will be processed only to the address listed on the contract cover page unless otherwise specified.
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Subject: Request for Quotations number RFQ 19KU2026Q0009 - USAGM-Fence Cleaning Services
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the USAGM-Fence Cleaning Services. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow all solicitation instructions, and complete the required portions of the attached document.
This solicitation is issued under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
A site visit has been scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM Kuwait local time. For more information, please refer to page 33. Interested contractors are strongly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit to inspect the premises prior to finalizing their proposals. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to thoroughly assess the site during this visit. Any inaccuracies, omissions, or cost discrepancies in the submitted proposal resulting from failure to inspect the site shall be the contractor’s full responsibility.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order for one year with two one-year option to the responsible company submitting a technically acceptable offer at the lowest price. The Government intends to evaluate and award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions in accordance with FAR 12.203 and 12.204 if determined to be in the Government’s best interest.
Note: Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged, though not required, to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- Offerors with an active SAM registration need only provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and are not required to complete the information 52.204-90 since relevant information is found in their SAM registration.
- Offerors without an active SAM registration must complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification, in Section 5, Representations and Certifications. This information must be updated annually if option years are included in the solicitation or award.
Offerors are strongly encouraged to maintain an active SAM account
For a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- SF-1449 (12, 17a, 24, 30a, 30b and 30c)
- Section 1, Pricing
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications
- Additional information as required in Section 3 and/or in the solicitation
- Proof of SAM Registration / Unique Entity ID, or if not SAM registered, complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification,
Failure to follow these instructions will render the offer non-compliant and ineligible for further consideration
Any questions regarding the RFQ to be submitting electronically to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov no later than July 27, 2026, at 10:00 am. No questions will be accepted beyond this date. Please enter the title of your email as “Questions – RFQ 19KU2026Q0009 - USAGM-Fence Cleaning Services
Submit your quote electronically by email to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov. Quotations are due by August 5, 2026, at 10:00 am Kuwait local time. No quotes will be accepted after this time. Please enter the title of your email as “Quote – RFQ 19KU2026Q0009 - USAGM-Fence Cleaning Services