Embassy of the United States of America San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A. January 14, 2021 Dear Prospective Offeror / Quoter: The American Embassy San Salvador, has a requirement to purchase Laptops and Cases, as per attached specifications. You are invited to submit a quotation. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) consists of the following sections: 1. Standard Form SF-18 2. Basic information and specifications. The Embassy plans to award a purchase order. You are encouraged to make your quotation competitive. You are also cautioned against any collusion with other potential offerors with regard to price quotations to be submitted. The RFQ does not commit the American Embassy to make any award. The Embassy may cancel this RFQ or any part of it. Please read the RFQ carefully, and if you are interested, submit your quotation. Return the completed SF-18 to the address shown in Block 5a of the SF-18, via email to [email protected] on or before January 28, 2021 at 11 :00 a.m. Oral or late quotations will not be accepted. Enclosure: As Stated. Sincerely, 0J1McCvvtl{ Kimberly McConnell Contracting Officer
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Embassy of the United States of America
San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A. January 14, 2021
Dear Prospective Offeror / Quoter:
The American Embassy San Salvador, has a requirement to purchase Laptops and Cases, as per attached specifications. You are invited to submit a quotation. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) consists of the following sections:
1. Standard Form SF-18 2. Basic information and specifications.
The Embassy plans to award a purchase order. You are encouraged to make your quotation competitive. You are also cautioned against any collusion with other potential offerors with regard to price quotations to be submitted. The RFQ does not commit the American Embassy to make any award. The Embassy may cancel this RFQ or any part of it.
Please read the RFQ carefully, and if you are interested, submit your quotation. Return the completed SF-18 to the address shown in Block 5a of the SF-18, via email to [email protected] on or before January 28, 2021 at 11 :00 a.m.
I THI S RFQ [ ] IS [x] IS NOT A SMALL BUS INESS- PAGE
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(THIS IS NO T AN ORDER) SMALL PURCHASE SET-AS IDE (52.2 19-4) I 13
I REQUEST 0 1 2 DATE ISSUED 13 REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO 4 CERT. FOR NAT DEF. RATING
19 ES60-2 l-Q-0025 0 1/ 14/202 1 PR9539473 UNDER BDSA REG 2 AND/OR DMS REG I
SA. ISSUED BY General Serv ices Offi ce, American Embassy, 6 DELIVER BY (Date)
Blvd. y Urb. Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Sa lvador SB. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (Name and 1e/epho11e 110.) (No £:01/ec:1 calls 7 DELIVERY
NAME TELEPI-IONE NUMBER FOB DESTINATION X OTHER (See Schedule)
AREA CODE NUMBER Ja nina de Rengifo Reni:ifoJM(@state.i:ov 250 1-2806
8. TO 9. DESTINATION
a NAME I b COMPA y a AME OF CONS JG EE
American Embassy San Salvador c STREET ADDRESS b STREET ADDRESS
Blvd. y Urb. Santa Elena, Ant. Cuscatlan d CITY e STATE f ZIP CODE c CITY
El Salvador d STATE I e ZIP CODE
10. PLEASE FURNISI-1 QUOTA TIO S TO THE I MPORTANT: Thi s is a request for infonnation, and quotations fumished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so ISSUING OFFICE I BLOCK SA ON OR indicate on thi s fonn and retum it to the address in Block 5A. This request does not commit the Govemment to pay any costs BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date) incurred in the preparation of the subm ission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin
January 28, 202 1 at 11 :00 a.m . un less otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter
11 . SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, Slate and local taxes)
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
I LAPTOPS 18 EA US$ S$
2 HEAVY DUTY PROTECTI VE CASE 18 EA
PARTIAL QUOTES WILL NOT BE CONS ID ERED
12 DISCOUNT FOR PROM PT PAYMENT I a t O CALENDAR DAYS b 20 CALE DAR DAYS c 30 CALENDAR DAYS I d. CALENDAR DAYS
% % % I UMBER 1%
NOTE: Additional prov isions and representations I] are [ x ] are not attached.
13 NAME A D ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14 SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTI-IORJZED TO 15 DATE OF QUOTA TIO SIGN QUOTATION
a NAME OF QUOTER
b. STREET ADDRESS 16 SIGNER
c COUNTY a NAME (Type or print) b TELEPHO E
d CITY
I e STATE
I f ZIP CODE c TITLE (Type or print) AREA CODE
NUMBER
ST AN D ARD FORM 18
General Requirement:
1.lLAPTOP Quantity: 18 Screen: 17" tactile screen Resolution Anti-glare micro-edge WLED-backlit ( 1920 x 1080) Processor: 9TH Generation Gen Intel Core i7 RAM: 16 GB DDR4 Hard Drive: 1 TB, 7200 rpm Software: Windows 10 Pro , Spanish Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019, Spanish (perpetual) Eset Endpoint Security Protection Antivirus Licenses Keyboard: Spanish Alpha numeric Network Connection: 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless Connection: 802.11 s/c (2x2) and Bluetooth 4.2 Audio: Integrated Video: Integrated Other features Graphic card; Card reader Accessories: Wireless Mouse with scroll; Mouse pad; Bluetooth headphones Warranty in El Salvador: 3 years
1.2 HEAVY DUTY PROTECTIVE CASE Quantity: 18 Color Black Construction Copolymer Polypropylene Features O-Ring Sealed, Double Throw Latches, Over molded Handles, Watertight, Dust Proof, Crush Proof, Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve, with Molded Computer Tray Water Tight Up To I 1 m for 30 min Compatible Laptop 18 " Warranty Years Local service
2.0 Delivery Information Local vendor: Delivery address: The Equipment will be delivered at Embassy Warehouse within 90 days after the process is awarded.
For US and foreign vendors: The contractor shall provide the prices CIF El Salvador and be responsible to deliver the products CIF El Salvador; FINAL BOULEVARD SANT A ELENA, no later than 90 days after the order was awarded. Contractor shall consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. Partial shipments are not allowed.
The contractor is required to replace any defective items at no additional cost to the US Government for units that during inspection result in not good working condition including a shipping open account number to INL with any shipping/cargo company as proof of compliance with requirement above, in case it was necessary to ship item back to U.S
All delivery communication and information must be addressed to the COR, and all decisions related to this contract will be done by this person.
When the order is ready for shipment, please mark each package as indicated below and forward the shipment prepaid directly to :
U.S.EMBASSY SAN SALVADOR INL SAN SALVADOR Purchase Order Number (please enter the PO number when it becomes available) ATTN: Leticia Ramos Boulevard Santa Elena, Antigua Cuscatlan San Salvador, El Salvador Box # of
Contractor must ensure the description of goods column reads "DIPLOMATIC CARGO" and provide in advance a copy of the Bill of Lading (BL) via email to INL San Salvador INL Procurement Agent ; Leticia Ramos , [email protected].
3.0 Packing and marking: One copy of the packing list must accompany the shipment, attached to the outside of the "lead" or number one box/carton/package, or individually attached to the outside of each box/carton/package. If you have any problems in complying with these instructions, please let us know in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: Since this order is ultimately intended for an overseas destination, please make sure that all wood packaging material and palletizing material used must be compliant to the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication No.15: "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade" (ISPM 15) the packing that does not meet these standards will be rejected and must be corrected at the contractor' s expense. If you have any question regarding this requirement, please contact the shipping agent. For this type of shipment it is recommended a "Bulk Cargo Containers" to safe keep small items.
ADDITIONAL REMARKS TO BE CONSIDER BY VENDOR: • The contractor must consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection of the items/equipment. Any lost or damaged goods during shipment shall be replaced by the contractor upon notification.
• The contractor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include paperwork. • Payment: Net-30 days after delivery.
4.0 Inspection and acceptance criteria
The government reserves the right to consider all available information concerning past performance in making a responsibility determination. The government reserves the option to make minor pricing adjustments during the evaluation process to take into consideration minor differences in the quality and value added offered to ensure a level playing field for low price determination of responsive/responsible offers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to be eligible for award, vendors must be registered in the US Government Svstem for Award Management (SAM). Please visit this for our QUICK GUIDE FOR CON TRACTOR REGISTRATION:
http://photos.state.gov/libraries/elsavador/892757/MICLASON/Quick Guide for Contract Registrations. pdf
Ifvou are not registered in SAM, vou will not be eligible for award. Yo u must provide vour DUNS number with vour proposal and evidence that vou are registered in SAM
EVALUATION FACTORS:
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.
The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the RFQ. The Government will determine responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful quoter complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1 , including:
• ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;
• satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; • necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them; • necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and • otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws
and regulations.
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)
This purchase order or BP A incorporates the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https: //www.acquisition.gov/far
DOSAR clauses may be accessed at: http://www.statebuy.state.gov/dosar/dosartoc.htm
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1) CLAUSES
NUMBER TITLE DATE 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (if JAN 2011
contractor requires physical access to a federally-controlled facility or access to a Federal information system)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items SEPT 2013 (Alternate I (OCT 2008) of 52.212-4 applies if the order is time-and-materials or labor-hour)
52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Diplomatic or Consular MAR 2008 Mission Outside the United States (applies to services at danger pay posts only)
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in DEC 2012 Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Representation and Certification (applies to acquisitions above the micropurchase threshold)
52.227-19 Commercial Computer Software License (if order is for DEC 2007 software)
52.228-3 Workers ' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) APR 1984 (if order is for services and contractor employees are covered by Defense Base Act insurance)
52.228-4 Workers ' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance (if APR 1984 order is for services and contractor employees are not covered by Defense Base Act insurance)
The following clause is provided in full text:
52 .212-5 CONTRACT T ERMS A D CONDITIO S REQUIRED TO I MPLEME T
STATUTES OR EXECUTI VE ORDERS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEPT 2013)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement
provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C.
7104(g)).
_Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (A UG 1996) (3 1 U.S.C. 3553).
(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
(Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that
the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by
reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to
acquisitions of commercial items:
_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
(Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 USC 253gand 10 USC 2402).
_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010)
(Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 USC 251 note)).
_ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 201 OJ (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to
contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract
Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 USC 6101 note).
_ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act- Reporting
Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).
_ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting
with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed/or Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31
USC 6101 note).
_ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding
Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 USC 2313).
_ (8) 52.209-1 0, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic
Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of
Division C of Pub. L. 111-11 7, section 7 43 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and
section 745 ofDivisionDof Pub. L. 110-161).
_ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award
(Nov 2011) (15 USC 65 7a).
(10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small
Business Concerns (JA N 2011) (if the ojferor elects to waive the preference, it shall so
indicate in its offer) (15 USC 65 7a).
_ (11) [Reserved}
(12)(i) 5 2. 219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)
(15 USC 644).
_ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).
_ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).
_ (13)(i) 52.219- 7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)
(15 USC 644).
_ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219- 7.
_ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219- 7.
_ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization a/Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013)
(15 USC 63 7(d)(2) and (3)).
_ (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jul 2013)
(15 USC 63 7(d)(4)).
_ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.
(iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.
_ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9.
_ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 USC 644(r)).
_ (1 7) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011)
(15 USC 63 7(a)(14)) .
_ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages- Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999)
(15 USC 63 7(d)(4)(F)(i)) .
_ (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small
Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (JO USC 2323) (if the offeror elects
to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).
_ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.
_ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program
Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and
10 USC 2323).
_ (2 1) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program
Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and
10 USC 2323).
_ (22) 52. 219-2 7, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 USC 65 7 f).
_ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation
(Jul 2013) (15 USC 632(a)(2)).
_ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women
Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 USC 63 7(m)).
_ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business
(WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) ()5 USC 63 7(m)).
the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;_10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations
(Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e)
of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial
Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down
required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for
commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its
contractual obligations.
(End of clause)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 6) CLAUSES
NUMBER TITLE DATE 652 .225-71 Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, AUG 1999
As Amended (if order exceeds simplified acquisition threshold)
652.229-70 Excise Tax Exemption Statement for Contractors Within JUL 1988 the United States (for supplies to be delivered to an overseas post)
652.229-71 Personal Property Disposition at Posts Abroad AUG 1999 652.237-72 Observance of Legal Holidays and Administrative Leave APR2004
(for services where performance will be on-site in a Department of State facilitv)
652.239-71 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information SEP 2007 Technology Resources (for orders that include information technology resources or services in which the contractor will have physical or electronic access to Department information that directly supports the mission of the Department)
652 .242-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (if a COR will be AUG 1999 named for the order) Fill-in for paragraph b: "The COR IS "
652.242-71 Notice of Shipments (for overseas shipment of supplies) JUL 1988 652.242-73 Authorization and Performance AUG 1999 652.243-70 Notices AUG 1999
The following clause is provided in full text, and is applicable for orders for services that will require contractor employees to perform on-site at a DOS location and/or that require contractor employees to have access to DOS information systems:
652.204-70 Department of State Personal Identification Card Issuance Procedures (MAY 2011)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the Department of State (DOS) Personal Identification Card Issuance Procedures for all employees performing under this contract who require frequent and continuing access to DOS facilities , or information systems. The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor' s employees will require frequent and continuing access to DOS facilities, or information systems.
(b) The DOS Personal Identification Card Issuance Procedures may be accessed at http://www. state. gov /ml ds/rls/rpt/ c21664 .htm .