How to bid on Replacement of Roll-up Garage Doors for GOH, Department of State

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a contractor to replace roll-up garage doors at its government-owned housing units. This is an opportunity for businesses specializing in garage door installation and related services.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the most qualified responsible company that submits an acceptable offer at the lowest price. They plan to make an award based on initial proposals, though discussions may occur if needed.

Key dates and deadlines

A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM Saudi Arabia time. If you wish to attend, you must email [email protected] by close-of-business (5:00 PM) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to arrange access.

Questions about the solicitation must be submitted by email to [email protected] by close-of-business (5:00 PM) on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Proposals are due by Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM Saudi Arabia time. No proposals will be accepted after this deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is suitable for companies with experience in supplying and installing roll-up garage doors, particularly those that can operate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of proposal submission.

The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price from a qualified and responsible company, making this suitable for firms that can offer competitive pricing while meeting all technical requirements.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected]. The subject line of your email must include “Request for Proposals – 19SA7026Q0012”.

Your submission must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted. Attachments should be in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or PDF format, and should not exceed 30MB per email. If your submission is larger, send multiple emails, clearly labeling them (e.g., “Email 1 of 2”). You must complete and submit SF-1449 Section I, the Pricing Section, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, additional information as required in Section 3, and proof of SAM Registration.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review Section 3 of the solicitation for all required information and ensure your proposal addresses every point. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Since the award will be based on the lowest price from a qualified company, ensure your pricing is competitive while still allowing you to meet all specifications and quality standards.

If you plan to attend the site visit, make sure to arrange access by the July 23 deadline. This visit can provide valuable insights into the project scope and site conditions, which can help you formulate a more accurate and competitive proposal.

Double-check that your company is registered in SAM.gov before submitting your proposal, as this is a mandatory requirement for consideration.