Opportunity
SAM #19GE5026Q0099
Electrical Upgrades and Renovations at EPHI Compound, Addis Ababa
Buyer
Acquisitions-RPSO Frankfurt
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
19GE5026Q0099
NAICS
238210
This opportunity involves a major electrical infrastructure upgrade at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) Compound in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, managed by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Ethiopia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Regional Procurement Support Office - Frankfurt - U.S. Embassy Ethiopia - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive construction services for electrical upgrades, renovations, and repairs - General site works and selective electrical distribution upgrades - Generator house upgrades, including procurement and installation of an 800 KVA transformer - Electrical improvements in CDC-occupied buildings at EPHI Compound - Products/Services Requested: - Procurement and installation of an 800 KVA transformer (no specific OEM or part number provided) - Construction services covering labor, materials, equipment, and compliance with all specifications - Separate line items for Value Added Tax (VAT) and Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with local Ethiopian laws and safety standards - Quality management and submission of detailed schedules and reports - VAT and DBA insurance must be itemized separately - Warranty and final acceptance required after completion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; transformer and electrical equipment brands are not specified.
Description
Construction Services - Electrical Upgrades, Renovations and Repairs at Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
See attached Combined Synopsis & Solicitation and its supporting documents for a detailed description.
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All dates and times established in this solicitation remain unchanged unless changed by a formal amendment issued by the Contracting Officer.
Quoters are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation package and all attachments. Attention is directed to Attachment 4 (Sections L through M), which contains important information regarding the solicitation schedule and quotation submission requirements, including:
Subsections L.5.4 – Summary of Quotation Instructions
Subsection L.6(a) – Virtual Pre-Quotation Conference.
Subsection L.6 (b) – Site Visit.
Subsection L.8 – Due Date for Submission of Quotation