NEC - High Efficiency AHU Air Filter

Background
The U.S. Embassy in Panama has a requirement to purchase NEC - High Efficiency AHU Air Filters. This contract is issued by the Department of State's Office of Acquisitions Management for the procurement of specific CAMFIL brand high-efficiency air filters necessary for the Air Handling Units (AHUs) installed at the New Embassy Compound (NEC) in Panama City. The acquisition is critical for maintaining proper ventilation and acceptable indoor air quality, supporting the health and safety of personnel occupying the facilities.

The estimated total cost for this procurement is $45,307.80.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide CAMFIL brand high-efficiency AHU air filters, specifically the following models:
- CAMFIL DU4V-ES3-2424-MV13 (Quantity: 372, Size: 24 x 24 x 12)
- CAMFIL 30/30 CL2 24242 MV8 (Quantity: 234, Size: 24 x 24 x 2)
- CAMFIL 30/30 CL2 24202 MV8 (Quantity: 54, Size: 20 x 24 x 2)

The filters must be new equipment only; no grey market or refurbished products will be accepted. The contractor is responsible for procurement, inspection, packaging, and delivery to a designated U.S. port or Government-designated freight forwarder. All filters must conform to specified model numbers and characteristics required for compatibility with existing AHUs.

Period of Performance
Delivery date not more than 45 days after award.

Place of Performance
U.S. Embassy Panama City, Building, Ave. 783 Demetrio Basilio Lakas, Clayton, Panama City, Republic of Panama.

Bidder Requirements
Offerors must be authorized distributors or certified sources of CAMFIL products. Only products from CAMFIL USA, Inc. or an authorized/certified CAMFIL source will be accepted. Offerors must also provide catalog and specifications of the equipment offered and ensure compliance with all applicable Department of State facility management requirements.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, with Camfil USA listed on prior Department of State awards for CAMFIL air filters for the NEC facility in Panama. The confirmed incumbent contracts include FAC - CAMFIL AIR FILTERS FOR AHU & MAU NEC ($83,859; 09/12/22–09/29/23) and GSO: CAMFIL AIR FILTERS FOR NEC ($11,192; 06/10/25–08/31/25). These prior purchases align closely with the current requirement to supply specific CAMFIL high-efficiency AHU air filter models for the same New Embassy Compound, suggesting continuity in sourcing compatible replacement filters.