WATER SYSTEM FAULTY PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLER REPLACEMENT
Department of State · U.S. EMBASSY BUJUMBURA
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
19BY7026Q0010PR16053183
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
811
Product service code
H946
Set-aside
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Posted
2026-07-31
Response deadline
Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Place of performance
Bujumbura
Contracting contact
BujProcurement@state.gov
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The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, has a requirement to replace the faulty Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) of its Domestic Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) and integrate BACnet communication to enable connectivity with the Building Automation System (BAS). This upgrade will allow the Facilities Team to monitor water levels, production, and distribution to Embassy buildings in real time, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The existing PLC, an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200, has experienced a fatal internal failure and must be replaced. All interested vendors are requested to submit their best and final quotation no later than July 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Bujumbura time, for the following requirement: Domestic Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) System – PLC Supply, Installation, Programming, Integration, Testing, and Commissioning Services Vendors must provide a detailed and itemized price quotation. Lump-sum or incomplete pricing that does not clearly identify individual components and services may not be considered during the evaluation process. Each line item should include sufficient detail for technical and price analysis. The quotation should, at a minimum, include the following categories: 1. Staff Services Technical personnel Labor costs Travel expenses Accommodation and per diem (if applicable) Engineering and programming services Testing and commissioning services 2. Materials and Equipment PLC hardware and accessories BACnet communication modules and interfaces Software licenses (if applicable) Control panels, cables, connectors, and related components Any additional equipment required for a complete installation 3. Installation and Commissioning Removal of existing PLC Installation of new PLC and associated equipment Programming and system configuration BAS integration and BACnet communication setup Functional testing System commissioning Operator training and documentation Please ensure that all proposed equipment and services comply with the requirements specified in the attached Statement of Work. Amendment 1: See all attached.The new offer due date is September 5, 2026
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Bujumbura Procurement Section
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BujProcurement@state.gov
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