KOR-SPACE FORCE ISTO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Koror, is soliciting quotations for the Koror Space Force ISTO Infrastructure Project in Palau. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a responsible company to install an Ionospheric Scintillation Total Electron Content Observer (ISTO) system and related infrastructure. The U.S. Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract based on the lowest priced, acceptable offer. Quotations are due by 4:30 PM, 15 April 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive infrastructure work at the U.S. Embassy in Koror, Palau, including:
- Installation of an Ionospheric Scintillation Total Electron Content Observer (ISTO) system.
- Infrastructure tasks: conduit installation, coring, wall penetration, trenching, electrical work, grounding, and construction of an antenna foundation.
- Support for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) during the ISTO system installation.
- Compliance with International Building Code, OBO-ICS, and local codes.
- Provision of all necessary personnel, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, insurance, and logistics.
- A competent English-speaking supervisor must be on-site.
- Restoration of all disturbed areas to their original or better condition.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 60 working days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: None (Not a small business set-aside).
- Response Due: 4:30 PM, 15 April 2026
- Published Date: 31 March 2026
- Place of Performance: KOROR, Palau (96940)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter. Evaluation will assess acceptability based on compliance with RFQ terms and responsibility based on FAR 9.1 requirements. The U.S. Government may award based on initial proposals without discussions.
Submission Requirements & Notes
- Submission: Electronically to TeriongKL@state.gov. Submissions must be in English, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, with file sizes not exceeding 30MB per email.
- Required Documents: SF-18, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section J, and proof of SAM registration.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in the Republic of Palau or plan to establish an office within 30 days of contract award. Technical qualification and financial responsibility are required.
- Site Visit: A site visit is urged. Contact TeriongKL@state.gov for further information and meeting details at the Chancery, U.S. Embassy Compound in Airai.
- Contact: KEYONG TERIONG (TERIONGKL@STATE.GOV) for submission and site visit inquiries. MARK WHITEHEAD (GSOKOROR@STATE.GOV) is the primary contact.