This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the rectification of communication infrastructure at the U. S. Embassy Kolonia. The scope of work includes starshield installation, radio antenna cabling, UHF antenna cabling, and the rectification of power and signal cabling to separate POEs from other cables. All work must be performed in accordance with U. S. standards and guidelines. Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, with an established business in the Federated States of Micronesia or plans to establish one within 30 days of award. Proof of SAM registration is required for actions of USD 30,**** or more. Quotations are due by June 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Kolonia time and must be submitted electronically in English. Incomplete quotations will not be accepted. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Kolonia time. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price, based on initial proposals.
Quotations are due by 08 June 2026, 4:00 pm Kolonia time. No quotations will be accepted after this time.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms, but refers to FAR ****, Payments under fixed-price construction contracts, and FAR ****, Prompt payment for construction contracts, which indicate monthly payment requests and a 30-day payment period after receipt of invoice.
The contractor shall provide a guarantee to the quality of their workmanship for the work completed under this statement of work for a period of one year from the date of acceptance.
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.
Offerors/quoters must be technically qualified and financially responsible, able to understand written and spoken English, have an established business or plans to establish one, provide proof of SAM registration for actions over USD 30,****, demonstrate prior construction experience, have necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources, possess all required local licenses and permits, meet local insurance requirements, be able to obtain adequate performance security, and have no adverse criminal record or political/business affiliations contrary to U. S. interests.
If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of USD **** for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.
A site visit has been scheduled on 2nd of June 2026 at 10:00 am Kolonia time. Participants will meet at U. S. Embassy Kolonia, Pohnpei, FSM.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenges or protests.
Failure to be registered in the SAM system for award management database at the time of proposal submission may deem the offeror's proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given.
