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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
19PM0726Q0025
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
332323
Product service code
4240
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-19
Response deadline
Sep 8, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Panama City, PA-8
Contracting contact
pnmprocreq@state.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 332323 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
The U.S. Embassy in Panamá has a requirement to purchase Weighed System Railings. Please note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, prepared in accordance with the format FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 19PM0726Q0025 issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC Number/Effective Date: FAC 2026-01 March 13, 2026. F.O.B. Destination: U.S. Embassy Panama City, Residence of the Ambassador, Manuel J. Hurtado St., La Cresta, Panama City, Republic of Panama. Delivery date: Not more than 120 days after the award. Warranty: No less than one (1) year warranty. Specifications/ datasheet: Offerors must present catalog and specifications of the equipment offered, including accessories. New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items never used and not altered in any way. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to award of this contract. Offerors shall provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which they have an active Federal contract. If there are any questions regarding this solicitation, please submit them in writing by email to: pnmprocreq@state.gov no later than COB August 27th, 2026. Offers are due by September 8th, 2026, 5: 00p.m (local time). All responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered. If there are any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Mr. Reinel Arcia, Email pnmprocreq@state.gov
Contact
Point of contact
Alex Phannenstiel
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
pnmprocreq@state.gov
Secondary
pnmproreq@state.gov
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