Afrin Sarmin is a government contact. Afrin is associated with 13 contracts. Activity spans Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, and Telephone Answering Services.
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Solicitation 19CA7026Q0005 is a sealed bid request for quotation issued by the American Consulate General Toronto for professional painting services at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Toronto. The scope of work includes supplying and painting all doors, walls, ceilings, trims, and vertical stair pickets using the manufacturer's best quality industrial grade paint, ensuring a match to existing color and shine. The contract requires adherence to the Painting Contractors Association Standards, and the contractor must provide an English-speaking supervisor on site at all times. Key deliverables include the submission of paint material lists and technical data to the Contracting Officer's Representative, Wayne Johnston, prior to the start of work.
The government intends to award the contract to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Prospective bidders must attend a site visit on September 9, 2026, and submit their quotations in PDF format to [email hidden] by 4:00 p.m. EDT on September 17, 2026. Submissions must include a performance schedule in bar chart format, a technical proposal detailing company experience and past performance over the last three years, and proof of SAM registration. Mandatory requirements include a minimum of 2 million dollars in liability insurance, a valid Workplace Safety and Insurance Board certificate, and compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act and Ontario health and safety regulations. Invoicing must be submitted electronically with Value Added Tax listed as a separate line item.
The U.S. Government is soliciting offers for a firm fixed price contract to provide commercial kennel facilities and services for two canine dogs supporting the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection at the Toronto Preclearance Port of Entry. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, supervision, and facilities necessary to house, clean, and maintain the dogs in a safe, sanitary condition around the clock, seven days a week. The facility must allow the assigned CBP K9 Officer 24/7 access via key or key card, and strictly prohibit public access to the canines at all times. The contract includes a one-year base period with four optional one-year extensions, with performance expected to commence on July 1, 2026. The award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, where offers must first meet all technical requirements—including demonstrating relevant experience providing similar services in Toronto within the past five years, financial responsibility, integrity, and capability to perform—before price becomes the sole determining factor. The place of performance is the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto, and invoices must be submitted electronically to [email hidden]. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to ethics, whistleblower rights, executive compensation reporting, service contract reporting, and prohibitions on telecommunications equipment and ByteDance applications. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, and certify compliance with labor standards, small business status, and the Buy American Act. No specific contract value is provided, as pricing fields remain placeholder, but the structure includes a base year and four option years with a 13% VAT line item. The contractor must also submit detailed representations regarding entity ownership, subcontractor use, and adherence to anti-trafficking provisions, with the contracting officer’s representative identified as AKHNOOR ALI.
Department Of StateToronto,
CA-ON,
CAN
PSC
R416
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The U.S. Government is seeking offers for the installation of a Cummins generator at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in the Forest Hill area of Toronto. The contract will be awarded to the responsible company that submits an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre-proposal site visit scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 11:00 am EST, which will be held at the project location. Prospective offerors must confirm their attendance by contacting Toronto Procurement via email by April 21, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
Quotations for this solicitation are due by 4:00 pm Eastern Time on May 29, 2026, and must be submitted in English. Late or incomplete quotations will not be accepted. The solicitation is managed by the American Consulate in Toronto under the Department of State and falls under the NAICS code 2211, which pertains to electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. Points of contact for this opportunity are Jay Daniliuk and Akhnoor Ali, both reachable via email and phone through the consulate’s procurement office. The contract emphasizes a lowest-price, technically acceptable award approach with no set-aside designation.
Department Of StateToronto,
CA-ON,
CAN
NAICS
2211
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
PSC
6115
Electric Wire and Power and Distribution Equipment
The U.S. Consulate General Toronto is soliciting quotations for the relocation of electrical panel boards at its office located at 225 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario. This firm-fixed-price project involves critical electrical installations, including the setup of four 120/208V 3-phase 4-wire load center panels, installation of various tandem and multi-pole breakers, and the associated wiring, tagging, and system testing. All work must be performed by licensed electricians in compliance with Ontario Regulation 297/13 and EM 385-1-1 safety standards. The government will award the contract to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest price that meets the minimum technical acceptability requirements.
Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotations in English via PDF to [email hidden] by March 5, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST. Required submission documents include the SF-1442, pricing breakdown, representations and certifications, and proof of SAM registration. Awarded contractors must provide a payment protection bond equal to 20 percent of the contract price and submit all personnel for security screening within 10 calendar days of the award. Additionally, a Site Safety and Health Plan must be approved before work commences, and an English-speaking supervisor must be present on-site at all times.
The contract involves providing armored vehicle and armed escort services for the secure transportation of funds from the United States Consulate General Toronto to the Royal Bank of Canada. The contractor is responsible for delivering a fully equipped armored vehicle with at least one armed escort and a driver, ensuring all operational, administrative, and insurance requirements are met, including licensing by the host government. The process entails the Class B Cashier at the consulate counting and securing the funds in a lockable courier bag, which is then handed over to the contractor at the consulate premises. The contractor signs a receipt for the funds, and upon delivery at the bank, the funds are deposited into the USDO account by RBC personnel. The Regional Security Office and Local Guard Force monitor the vehicle and escort via cameras, adding an additional layer of security.
The solicitation, issued as RFQ 19CA7025Q0007, was posted on October 20, 2025, with a response deadline of November 12, 2025. It specifies that the contract will include a base year with two optional renewal years, with fixed pricing per trip and considerations for VAT. The procurement process involves detailed contractual clauses, evaluation factors, and certifications, emphasizing the importance of licensing, insurance, and security protocols. Clarifications provided in the Q&A document address procedural questions, including registration requirements, service times, and responsibilities. The overall scope emphasizes secure, reliable, and compliant cash transport services tailored to the needs of the US Consulate in Toronto.
Department Of StateToronto,
CA-ON,
M5G 1S4,
CAN
NAICS
561613
Armored Car Services
PSC
R430
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
Request for Quotation number 19CA7025Q0004, issued by the American Consulate Toronto under the Department of State, seeks a responsible contractor for the installation of a Cummins NG Generator at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in the Forest Hill area of Toronto. The project falls under NAICS code 238210. The U.S. Government intends to award the contract to the company providing an acceptable offer at the lowest price, potentially without further discussions.
Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management database to be considered. Complete quotations, submitted in English and PDF format, are due by 4:00 pm EST on June 26, 2025, and must be sent electronically to [email hidden]. Required documentation includes the SF-1442, pricing schedules, representations and certifications, and proof of SAM registration. A pre-quotation site visit was scheduled for June 5, 2025, and subsequent clarifications regarding generator placement and the removal of existing solar equipment have been provided to prospective vendors.
Department Of StateToronto,
CA-ON,
CAN
NAICS
238210
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
PSC
6115
Electric Wire and Power and Distribution Equipment
The American Consulate Toronto, under the Department of State, is soliciting quotations for janitorial services at the U.S. Consulate General Toronto facilities located at 360 and 480 University Avenue. This combined solicitation, identified by number 19CA7024Q0004 and NAICS code 56172, seeks a firm-fixed-price contract to provide comprehensive cleaning services. While the initial requirement focuses on a three-month period from March to May 2024, the contract structure allows for a one-year base period with four additional option years.
The scope of work includes daily cleaning requirements and the provision of detailed staffing plans and pricing schedules. Interested parties were required to submit their offers by the deadline of February 23, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Primary points of contact for this procurement are Jill Larson and Afrin Sarmin.