# Notice of Intent - Sole Source

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/01c0b0015e7643cb8315f18acb6852a2

- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of State
- Contracting office: U.S. Embassy Lusaka (19ZA60)
- NAICS: 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Product or service code: N061 Installation of Equipment: Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment
- Place of performance: LUSAKA, ZM-09, ZMB
- First posted: April 24, 2025
- Last posted: April 24, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/01c0b0015e7643cb8315f18acb6852a2/view

## Description

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the US Government (USG) to initiate a contract for a Sole Source procurement action: Repackaging and Shipping of the decommissioned Solar Battery Backup units (Tesla Powerwall lithium residential backup battery packs, Tesla Gateways, PV panels, Enphase alternating current microinverters and other required accessories) from the U.S Embassy and consulates in South Africa and complete Installation at the U.S Embassy residences in Lusaka, Zambia.

This is a sole source requirement in accordance with authority citation, 41 USC 253(c) (1), and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The services will be provided in Lusaka, Zambia.

This is not a request for proposal and the intent of this notice is to meet regulatory disclosure requirements, however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Department.

## Publications

- April 24, 2025: Special notice, due May 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 01c0b0015e7643cb8315f18acb6852a2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/01c0b0015e7643cb8315f18acb6852a2/view

## Points of contact

- Evelyn Okoth, okothea@state.gov, 00260211357000
- Brian Kalunga, KalungaB@state.gov, 260766617320

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