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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Backflow Preventers

U.S. EMBASSY KINGSTON · Kingston

Response status

Due in 7 days

Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC

The response window is short.

Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Archive date
Sep 26, 2026
SAM status
Active

Answer-first brief

What the source record says

  • U.S. EMBASSY KINGSTON published this combined synopsis/solicitation.
  • Competition is listed as No Set aside used.
  • The place of performance is Kingston.
  • The notice uses NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

Procurement identity

Notice ID
beb95821c4324650a530dfacd2604886
Solicitation
PR16173182
Base type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Version
1 of 1

Solicitation facts

Structured fields from the current SAM notice version. A dash means the source did not publish a value.

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation number
PR16173182
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Set-aside code
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Responses due
Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Archive date
Sep 26, 2026
Archive type
auto15
Base type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Organization type
OFFICE
Benchmark category
HVAC Maintenance
Category confidence
85%
Category source
rule
Last seen
Sep 5, 2026

Buyer and place

Office hierarchy and place of performance as published.

Department
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Department code
Subagency
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency code
Office
U.S. EMBASSY KINGSTON
Organization path
Organization path codes
Office address
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Place of performance
Kingston
City code
State
State code
Postal code
Country

Points of contact

Contact details from the current notice version.

Notice description

Source text reproduced without an AI summary.

The U.S. Embassy Kingston requires the supply and delivery of backflow preventers and spares for use at the Embassy compound. This is a commercial supply acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The Contractor shall provide backflow preventers and service kits. The system should be certified to prevent contamination and require limited manual intervention and can be safely operated to minimize the impact on residence. The Contractor shall provide and deliver the following items : 14 Double-Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) Backflow Preventers with Installation Kit 2 x 1.5" Lead Free Double Check Valve Assembly 2 x 2" Lead Free Double Check Valve Assembly 2 x 2.5" Lead Free Double Check Valve Assembly with service kit 6 x 3" Lead Free Double Check Valve Assembly 4 x Service Kit for 3" Lead Free Double Check Valve Assembly 2 x 4" Lead Free Double Check Valve Assembly with service kit 1 x 6" Lead Free Reduce Pressure Zone Backflow Prevention Assembly with service kit All specialized tools, and instructions required to complete installation All certificates of applicable standards and codes All calibration and commissioning instructions The Government reserves the right to reject non-conforming products. 1. Mandatory Standards and Compliance ASSE 1015/CSA B64.5/cUPC: The device must meet these standards for double check valve assemblies. AWWA C510: Compliant with American Water Works Association standards for double check valve assemblies. NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372: Must meet lead-free requirements and safe drinking water standards. Hazard Rating: Suitable only for non-health hazard (low hazard) applications. 2. Specifications (Technical Data) Assembly Components: Must be factory assembled, including two check valves, two shutoff valves, and four test cocks. Working Pressure: Minimum 175 psi (12.1 bar). Temperature Range: 33�F to 180�F (0.5�C to 82�C). Check Valve Type: Spring-loaded check valves. Sizes: 3/4" to 2" bronze bodies, 2-1/2" to 10" epoxy-coated iron. Shutoff Valves: Full-port resilient-seated ball valves (for sizes 2" and smaller) or non-rising stem gate valves (for sizes 2-1/2" and larger). Replaceable stainless steel seats Max Flow at low pressure drops Ease of maintenance Corrosion resistance of internals No special tools required for servicing Captured spring assemblies for safety 3. Common Recommended Models Watts: Series LF007 (Lead Free) or Series 757. FEBCO: Series 850 Small (Lead Free). Ames Fire & Waterworks: Series 2000B (Small) or 2000SS All items must be supplied with a mimum Warranty of 1 year Delivery Terms Delivery shall be no more than 30 calendar days after award, FOB Destination - SUVI Global Services - Doral, FL. 33178. US. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with packaging, handling, transportation and delivery. The items should be packaged for international shipping to final destination - US Embassy Kingston - Kingston, Jamaica Response Quotations should be sent in USD excluding duties or taxes and must include delivery time, warranty information, detailed product specifications and certification documentation . All firms that respond to this request for quotation must at the time of submitting their quotations must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Interested parties should email quotations with completed NDAA889 representations to kingstonquotes@state.gov no later than the response date.

Comparable award range

Historical award values for work matched by the fixed rubric—not an estimate of this opportunity.

Low end (p25)$36,470
Median$178,640
High end (p75)$711,170
Comparable awards
50
Median
$178,640
Computed
Sep 1, 2026
Rubric
comparables@2026.08.1
Comparable award values describe completed contracts. They do not state the government's budget and are not a bid recommendation.

Comparable awards

The match score is decomposed so each comparison can be challenged.

AwardContractorValueAwardedScoreWhy it matched
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE - CONTRACT CLOSEOUTCOMMERCIAL EXPRESS HVAC LLC$4,132.49Jul 8, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TO THE HVAC SYSTEM IN THE MALE DORM ON THE CAPOWERS OF ARKANSAS INC$20,800.00Jun 29, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
RCEW BUILDING REPAIRS - QUONSET HUT HVAC WORK WITHIN SCOPENATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.$345,947.00Jun 2, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
SAFETY SHOWER/EYEWASH UPGRADE AT THE RWHC IN ITHACA, NYAVENTUS NV, INC.$1,618,341.00Jun 3, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
NAL CTW COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT - ARS-AFM-FDMCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC$2,298,201.02Apr 27, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO RENOVATE BUILDING 1, RDIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION OF GEORGIA, INC$547,637.20Jul 16, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
RE-TUBE #6 TRANE ABSORBER CHILLER IN BUILDING 154 - CHANGE ORDER TO REPLACE CONDENSATE HEATRANE U.S. INC.$532,804.00May 8, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE FOR BLDGS 17, 18, AND THE GREENHOUSES.MILL CREEK FIRELAKE JV LLC$3,928,185.00May 19, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CENTER FOR GRAIN AND ANIMAL HEALTH RESEARCH, MANHATTANMILL CREEK FIRELAKE JV LLC$712,187.17Jul 8, 202552Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
USNA ADMIN BLDG. ELEVATOR REPLACEMENTETTM JV LLC$710,153.00May 28, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
UPGRADES TO THE CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT (CUP) BOILER CONTROLS SYSTEM, MANHATTAN, KS (MEP TO)MILL CREEK FIRELAKE JV LLC$2,273,127.02Jul 9, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
MODIFICATION P00002 - CHANGE ORDER AND EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT - NBAF - BIO-VENT AND CONDENSEMILL CREEK FIRELAKE JV LLC$1,275,384.66May 27, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
NOTICE OF TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE, REPLACE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, AMES, IOWARUSTY BUCKET CONSTRUCTION LLC$7,622.00Jun 4, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
MULTIPLE BOILERS SERVICE CONTRACTBENSON CAPITAL GROUP LLC$64,398.00May 21, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
MODIFICATION P00001 - OPTION YEAR 1 - CHILLER SERVICE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTDAIKIN APPLIED AMERICAS INC$7,236.00May 22, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
WATER TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL POULTRY RESEARCH CENTERI-2-I SOLUTIONS, INC.$27,000.00Jun 8, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
REPLACE TWO AIR HANDLING UNITS AT THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARYDCM ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING, LLC$2,277,767.00May 22, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEM UPGRADESPHELAN CONSTRUCTION LLC$1,087,770.00May 26, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
CHILLER RENTAL AND INSTALLATIONTHERMOSYSTEMS, LLC$756,664.00Jul 2, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
WESTSIDE ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION REPAIRSETTM JV LLC$178,640.00Jul 6, 202652Same benchmark category (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)

Record provenance

Field-level lineage for the current opportunity version.

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Sources and method

Figures on this page are computed from public federal award records. Numbers are never estimated or generated; where a figure is withheld, the reason is stated rather than filled in.

Comparable awards are scored on benchmark category, product and service code, industry code, buyer, place, recency, and contract type. Rubric version comparables@2026.08.1.

  1. 1Notice fields come from the SAM.gov contract opportunities record last seen Sep 5, 2026. SAM.gov remains authoritative.
  2. 2Computed from 50 completed federal awards using comparables@2026.08.1, as of Sep 1, 2026. Award values are neither unit prices nor a forecast.

Note 1 covers the solicitation record; note 2 covers the comparable range. No synthetic FAQ or inferred solicitation value is published.

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