US Embassy Kenya RFQ: Low Sulphur Diesel Supply for NOX Gas Station
The Embassy of the United States of America, Nairobi, has formally opened bidding for the supply of low sulphur diesel for the NOX Gas Station-M/pool, setting a strict submission deadline of Wednesday, 4th November 2026, 12:00 pm East African Time.
Submitting Quotations
Vendors seeking to secure the procurement contract must direct their bids exclusively to the designated electronic mail address at nairobigsofp@state.gov. The bidding document clearly states that proposals delivered to any alternative inbox or including copied (cc’d) parties will face immediate disqualification.
Interested commercial suppliers must divide their submissions into two separate attachments. The first attachment must contain the financial proposal detailing pricing information for all contract line items associated with this requirement as per the attached purchase request documentation. The second attachment must house the technical proposal, which proves the vendor’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work and Clause 652.236-70 on Additional Safety Measures.
Meeting Technical and Safety Standards
Incomplete quotes may be rejected. Suppliers must exclude Value Added Tax from their financial proposals because U.S. Government purchases are zero-rated in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Evaluating Lowest-Priced and Technically Acceptable Offers
The procurement framework relies on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer (LPTA) evaluation method. The Government intends to award the purchase order to the responsible vendor that provides the LPTA without derogatory past performance.
Contractors must also review and complete an accompanying NDAA memo. This document requires suppliers to attest to the use or non-use of prohibited telecommunication equipment and/or services.
Weighing Regional Security Advisories
The U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Kenya, urging travelers to reconsider travel due to risks concerning health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and traffic safety, alongside a broader worldwide caution for Americans abroad.
Agency representatives do not generally expect to hold talks with bidders, although authorities retain the right to engage with firms falling within the competitive range should necessity dictate.