ANSUL PIRANHA maintenance services at U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a re-solicitation for Ansul Piranha Maintenance Services for the U.S. Embassy Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract or purchase order to the responsible company submitting the technically acceptable offer at the lowest price.

• Preventive maintenance services for the ANSUL PIRANHA Water Assisted Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System.

• Services must ensure all systems are in good operational condition when activated.

• The contract includes inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance.

• Repairs and hardware replacements are excluded and will be priced separately for government approval, unless damage is caused by contractor negligence.

• Specific tasks include filter verification, tank safety, nozzle blow-off cap inspection, fusible link replacement, trip testing, fire alarm interface verification, cartridge weight checks, and inspection tagging.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Payment Currency: US Dollars.

• Period of Performance: One (1) year base period, with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Pricing: Must be in USD. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable.

• Quotations must be submitted by 17:00 Ashgabat time on June 26, 2026.

• Submissions must be in English, in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.

• File size must not exceed 30MB per email; multiple emails are permitted if necessary.

• Required submission items include: SF-1449, Section 1 (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section 3, and proof of SAM registration.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offer.

• The government may hold discussions if needed, but intends to award based on initial quotations.

• This acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" with no specific set-aside mentioned in the initial solicitation notice or SF-1449.

• This is a re-solicitation of RFQ 19TX1026Q0002.

• Questions regarding the RFQ should be directed to ashgabatsolicitations@state.gov.

• The document includes detailed contract clauses, provisions, and a Statement of Work (Exhibit A) outlining specific requirements and standards.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Ansul Piranha Maintenance Services for the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible company submitting the technically acceptable offer at the lowest price.

• Preventive maintenance services for ANSUL PIRANHA Water Assisted Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System.

• Services aim to ensure all systems are in good operational condition when activated.

• Includes inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance in compliance with manufacturer's instructions and applicable codes.

• Does NOT include repair of equipment or replacement of hardware, which will be priced separately if needed.

• Specific tasks include:

  • Inspecting and replacing fusible links semi-annually.
  • Inspecting and cleaning nozzle blow-off caps.
  • Performing trip tests for automatic and manual actuation.
  • Verifying fire alarm interface and power shunt.
  • Weighing cartridges for propellant integrity.
  • Installing inspection tags.
  • Reporting findings and recommendations.
  • Complying with NFPA 17A and applicable local codes.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: One (1) year base contract, with four (4) additional one (1) year option periods.

• Payment: In US Dollars. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable.

• Quotations must be submitted by 17:00 Ashgabat time on April 17, 2026.

• Submission Method: Sealed envelope to the Contracting Officer, U.S. Embassy Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, OR preferably via email to ashgabatsolicitations@state.gov.

• Format: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf). File size must not exceed 30MB per file.

• Required Documents for Consideration:

  1. SF-1449
  2. Section 1, Pricing
  3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications
  4. Additional information as required in Section 3
  5. Proof of SAM Registration

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned in the initial notice or SF-1449, but it is an unrestricted acquisition.

• Questions regarding the RFQ should be directed to ashgabatsolicitations@state.gov.

• Offerors must include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs.

• Past performance and experience will be evaluated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for informational purposes only, not a request for quotations. The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 19TX1026Q0002 for ANSUL Piranha System Maintenance Services. The services required include inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, and certification for the ANSUL Piranha Water Assisted Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System installed in Embassy food service areas.

• Inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, and certification of the ANSUL Piranha Fire Suppression System.

• Work must comply with manufacturer specifications, applicable NFPA standards, and Department of State fire protection requirements.

• The scope aims to ensure the continued safe and effective operation of the fire suppression system.

• The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• The award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable responsible offeror.

• The government may award based on initial quotations without discussions.

• The requirement is expected to be a one-time service, but the RFQ will specify if a base year with option periods is included, subject to funding availability.

• The official RFQ will be issued on or about April 1, 2026, via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation once the RFQ is released.

• Questions from vendors will only be accepted after the official RFQ is issued.

• All contractors must be registered and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to contract award.

• This notice does not constitute a request for quotations, and no responses are requested at this time.

• No paper copies of the RFQ will be issued; all documents will be available electronically via SAM.gov.

• PSC Code: J073 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild of equipment - food preparation and serving equipment.

• NAICS Code: 561790 – Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings.