Opportunity

SAM #PR15980338

Procurement of Forced Air-Cooled Resistive Load Banks for U.S. Embassy Colombo

Buyer

U.S. Embassy Colombo

Posted

May 06, 2026

Respond By

May 21, 2026

Identifier

PR15980338

NAICS

335999, 333414, 333415

The U.S. Department of State, through its Office of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and the U.S. Embassy Colombo, is soliciting proposals for the supply, installation, and commissioning of two forced air-cooled resistive load banks for generator testing at the Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Office of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) - U.S. Embassy Colombo Procurement Office - Products/Services Requested: - Two forced air-cooled resistive load banks: - Load Bank 1: 880 kW capacity (includes load enclosure, control panel, wiring, and controls) - Load Bank 2: 265 kW capacity (includes load enclosure, control panel, wiring, and controls) - Removal of existing load banks - Installation and commissioning of new load banks, including all power/control wiring and final acceptance testing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must comply with OBO Electrical Code and be suitable for coastal environments - Detailed submittals and performance testing required - Duty-free and VAT-exempt pricing - Payment within 2-3 weeks after satisfactory completion - Award to lowest priced, technically acceptable offer (may be made without discussions) - Vendors bidding $30,000 or more must have active SAM registration - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are specified in the solicitation - Place of performance is the American Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

Description

The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit proposals for Supply & Installation of Load Banks as per attached statement of work.

Prices should be duty free and VAT exempt.

Payment terms: within 2-3 weeks upon satisfactory completion of services.

Bids valued $30,000.00 or above vendors must possess an active SAM registration. Guidelines for SAM registration attached.

Location,

American Embassy Colombo No.210 Galle Road Colombo 3 Sri Lanka

Quotation due date and time: On or before May 21st, 2026, at 1700 hours Local Time

Time.  Email your quotes to the below email address on or before due date and time.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.  We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Contact:

Procurement Office, American Embassy, 210 Galle Road, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

Email: sundaravelyg@state.gov

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