What this opportunity is
The U.S. Department of State is soliciting quotes for perimeter wall repairs at U.S. Government 43/270, a project that suits general contractors (NAICS 238140). The notice type is a solicitation, which means the government intends to award a contract based on initial proposals without discussions, although discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range. The deadline for submission is August 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM, and quotations must be submitted electronically in a specific format.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Embassy of the United States of America, Malawi
July 15, 2026
Dear Prospective Offeror:
Subject: Request for Quotes, RFQ# PR16067746
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible
company submitting an acceptable offer at fair and reasonable price. We intend to
award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although
we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need
to do so.
Enclosed is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for perimeter wall repairs at U.S.
Government 43/270. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the
instructions in the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached
document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form that follows
this letter.
The proposals from General Contractors for perimeter wall repairs at U.S.
Government 43/270 includes rebuilding the whole perimeter wall, including all
associated demolition, construction, and restoration works.
Work shall be carried out in conformance with this Statement of Work (SOW) and
Specifications, General Conditions, and the Contract Terms and Conditions. If
there is a conflict between the documents, the Contractor shall follow the more
stringent requirement.
The following schedule shall be implemented:
a. Date for site visit expression of interest: August 3, 2026
b. Date for Site Visit: August 6, 02026 @10:00 AM
c. Date for questions from site visit: August 7, 2026
d. Date/Deadline for the submission of bids: August 17, 2026 @0200 PM
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No quotations will be accepted after this stipulated deadline. Quotations must be
in English and incomplete quotations will not be accepted. If you would like to
attend, you must request permission in writing by sending an email expression of
interest to LilongweGSOProcurement@state.gov on or before the date stipulated
above. A maximum of two attendees shall be permitted due to security control
limitations.
Your quotation must be submitted electronically to
LilongweGSOProcurement@state.gov is important to make sure the submission is
made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010
or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB.
Additional files should be attached to separate emails and less than 30MB each.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the
following:
1. Signed SF-1442 form
2. Acknowledgement of understanding and acceptance of the Statement of
Work and Specifications
3. Pricing
4. Additional information required to support Evaluation Criteria
5. Proof of SAM Registration, or if not registered in SAM, all required
provisions outlined in the FAR Clauses
We welcome your interest in working with the U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe and look
forward to reviewing your proposal.
Sincerely,
Contracting Officer
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(See ).
SOLICITATION, OFFER,
AND AWARD
(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.
9. FOR
INFORMATION CALL:
NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".
SOLICITATION
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER
5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER
CODE
6. PROJECT NUMBER
8. ADDRESS OFFER TO
4. CONTRACT NUMBER
7. ISSUED BY
10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)
11. The contractor shall begin performance within
12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?
(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)
13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:
a. Sealed offers in original and
b. An offer guarantee
c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.
d. Offers providing less than
STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)
calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.
is, is not required.
local time
containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.
(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes
copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour)
award,
YES NO
notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.
calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)
12b. CALENDAR DAYS
2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION
SEALED BID (IFB)
INVITATION FOR BID
NEGOTIATED (RFP)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES
PR16067746
AREA 40/PLOT 24 KENYATTA DRIVE BOX 30016 ATT GSO
PROCUREMENT
LILONGWE 3 MALAWI
SF 1442 COVER SHEET
A.PRICING
B.STATEMENT OF WORK
C.NSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
D.DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE
E.CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
F.SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
G.CLAUSES
H.INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION
I.EVALUATION CRITERIA
SEE ITEM 7
KOSLAT MUNTHALI LilongweGSOProcurement@state.gov
8/17/2026
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SOFT
30
02:00PM
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AWARD (To be completed by Government)
17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted
calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within
stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)
OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)
AMOUNTS
18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.
19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS
(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.