Opportunity
SAM #19C02026Q0017
Minor Repairs and Maintenance Services for U.S. Embassy Branch Office and Warehouse in Cartagena, Colombia
Buyer
U.S. Embassy Bogotá
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
19C02026Q0017
NAICS
238990, 561210, 238290
This opportunity is for minor repairs and maintenance services at the U.S. Embassy Branch Office and leased warehouse in Cartagena, Colombia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Bogota - Scope of Work: - Professional minor repairs and maintenance for offices and leased spaces in Cartagena - Contractor must supply all materials, transportation, equipment, and labor (including managerial and administrative support) - Vendor Requirements: - Must be legally incorporated in Colombia - Must comply with all Colombian regulations and standards - Minimum of 10 years of verifiable experience in the Colombian market - Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award - Contract Structure: - Anticipated as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) - Potential performance period of up to 5 years, subject to government options - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are identified in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on local incorporation and extensive experience in Colombia - All-inclusive service provision (materials, labor, equipment, transportation)
Description
The purpose of this document is to establish the scope of work for the professional minor repairs and maintenance in offices and spaces leased by the United States Embassy in Embassy Branch Office (EBO) in Cartagena, Colombia. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, transportation, equipment, as well as the managerial, administrative, direct, and indirect labor personnel required to execute the work stipulated in this contract.
The selected company must be legally incorporated in Colombia, comply with all specific Colombian regulations and standards applicable to the services offered, and demonstrate extensive experience, with a minimum of 10 years of verifiable track record in the Colombian market.
Please be aware that open Solicitations will officially published at SAM https://sam.gov/ and the U.S. Embassy Bogotá at https://co.usembassy.gov/solicitation-contracting/?_ga=2.139956275.1212319112.1656010260-640907172.1614716343
The anticipated performance period is for 5 years, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered.
The Government intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement – BPA resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable list of prices. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.
The Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.
All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.
The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://co.usembassy.gov/registrese-como-proveedor-de-la-embajada-de-los-estados-unidos-en-colombia/
Electronic Submission/Responses:
Please e-mail your offer to the contracting office listed in this notice prior to the response date and time at BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov.