Opportunity
SAM #19GT5027Q0004
Floating dock system, walkway, and installation for INL support in Guatemala
Buyer
U.S. Embassy Guatemala
Posted
October 22, 2026
Respond By
December 04, 2026
Identifier
19GT5027Q0004
NAICS
237990, 238990, 332312
The U.S. Embassy Guatemala City is seeking a floating dock system and associated construction and installation for Guatemalan Special Naval Forces in Retalhuleu, Guatemala. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Guatemala City; Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), GSO - Procurement Section. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is identified in the solicitation materials. - Requested dock system and materials: 3 modular floating dock sections; 1 wood deck; 1 wood gangway; 4 coupler sets; 4 heavy-duty 2.5-inch pipe brackets; 4 anchor inserts; and 1 reinforced concrete walkway. No part numbers or commercial product models are specified. - Construction and support: Transport and delivery, labor and installation, soil and environmental studies, as-built drawings and documentation, recorded operations and maintenance training, warranties and local support, and Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance costs. - Notable technical requirements: Dock sections must be rotationally molded, fiber-reinforced LLDPE, UV-resistant and slip-resistant, with hollow air chambers and a compatible rubber coupler system. The wood components require marine-suitable treatment and hardware; the concrete walkway must meet stated strength, reinforcement, drainage, and non-slip requirements. The walkway length is determined after surveying and topography work. - Engineering, documentation, and warranty requirements: Approved engineering/shop drawings are required before construction, along with applicable environmental compliance work. Provide as-built drawings in AutoCAD and PDF, and two sets of catalogs, warranties, and operation and maintenance manuals in English and Spanish. Train Navy personnel and provide a video recording of the training. The dock modules require at least a 10-year manufacturer warranty; other work requires at least a 1-year standard warranty, with local maintenance, repair, and spare-parts support. - Performance schedule: Work must begin within 5 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 30 calendar days.
Description
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala requires the acquisition and installation of a floating dock system for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in support of the Guatemalan Government.