19ES6026R0203-Janitorial services San Salvador 20260416.pdf

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US Embassy San Salvador

U.S. Embassy San Salvador Date: April 16, 2026.

Dear Prospective Offeror:

Subject: Request for Proposals number 19ES6026R0203

Enclosed is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Janitorial Services. If you would like to submit proposal, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-proposal conference at the site, The pre-proposal conference will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:30am (local time) at the US Embassy in San Salvador.

Prospective offerors should contact Maria Isabel Clason at Clasonmi@state.gov by Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm local time for additional information or to arrange entry to the building.

Proposals are due by Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am, local time. No proposals will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your proposal must be submitted electronically to Clasonmi@state.gov . It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed the 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

In order for a proposal to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section I, Pricing

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

5. The Offeror should submit a completed IRS Form W-14, found at www.irs.gov/w14, to ensure compliance with FAR 52.229-11;”

6. Proof of SAM Registration

Notwithstanding FAR 4.203-1(b)(5)(ii), the Contracting Officer has determined that it is in the best interest of the U.S. Government that offerors be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) mailto:Clasonmi@state.gov mailto:Clasonmi@state.gov http://www.irs.gov/w14 ii database at https://www.sam.gov at the time of submitting a proposal. Failure to have a active account in SAM at the time of proposal submission shall deem your offer to be non-compliant with the instruction of the solicitation requirements.

Sincerely, Sadie L Thimsen Contracting Officer

Enclosure:

https://www.sam.gov/

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR15546178

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19ES6026R0203

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

April 16, 2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b.

Maria Isabel Clason

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

+503 2501-2828

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

May 18, 2026 at 10:00am

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

19ES60 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE:____ %

FOR:

US Embassy San Salvador

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

Blvd. y Urb. Santa Elena Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

El Salvador SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK

IS

MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT

IS A

RATED

ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15

CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 19ES60 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 19ES60

Same as Item 9 US Embassy San Salvador

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

CODE FACILIT

Y CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

San Salvador Financial Management Office

CODE 19ES60

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH

ADDRESS IN

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Janitorial Services as described in Section I, The

Schedule, specifications and attachments

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT(For Govt. Use Only)

27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND

52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT

ATTACHED

27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS

ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT

ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

_7_ COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED

ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER

DATED ____________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET

FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING

OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Sadie L Thimsen

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

9.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL

FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

39. S/R VOUCHER

NO.

40. PAID BY

41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING

OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – THE SECHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet Continuation To SF-1449, RFP Number 19ES6026R0203, Prices, Block 23 Continuation To SF-1449, RFP 19ES6026R0203, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

• Attachment 1 Government Furnished Property

• Attachment 2 Contractor Furnished Property

SECTION 2 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 4 – EVALUATION FACTORS

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 5 – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR

Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFP NUMBER S- 19ES6026R0203

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1. PRICES AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall perform janitorial work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services, for the U.S. Embassy San Salvador. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor the fixed price per month for Standard Routine Services .

After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Contracting Officer shall coordinate with the contractor when the workforce can begin performance under contract.

The performance period of this contract is from the effective date of the award and continuing for 12 months, with four (4), one-year optional periods of performance to renew at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The initial period of performance includes a transitional period authorized under the contract.

1.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

1.2 Offers and Payment in U.S. Dollars.

U.S. firms are eligible to be paid in U.S. dollars. U.S. firms desiring to be paid in U.S.

dollars should submit their offer in U.S. Dollars. A U.S. firm is defined as a company which operates as a corporation incorporate under the laws of a state within the United States. Any firm, which is not a U.S. firm, is a foreign firm. Any firm that does not meet the above definition of U.S. firm shall submit its prices and receive payment in local currency.

1.3 PRICES (Reference the table at Section 3.0 Locations for Janitorial Services)

JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 VICTIMS HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF

2010 NOTICE: UNLESS A WAIVER OR EXCEPTION APPLIES, PAYMENTS

SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROCUREMENT ARE SUBJECT TO AN EXCISE

TAX OF 2% PERSUANT TO 26 U.S.C. 5000C.

CLIN 0001 BASE YEAR (Base Term: Twelve (12) Months) NAICS Code: 561720, Janitorial Service PSC Code: S201, Housekeeping-Custodial Janitorial SubCLIN A. Standard Routine Services. The firm fixed price for the Base Year of the contract is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year SubCLIN B. Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance

12 month Lump SUM

CLIN 0001 D. TOTAL PRICE FOR BASE YEAR

= A+B

CLIN 1001 OPTION YEAR ONE (1) PRICES (Option Term: Twelve (12) Months)

SubCLIN A. Standard Routine Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year 1 of the contract is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year SubCLIN B. Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance

12 month Lump SUM

CLIN 1001 D. TOTAL PRICE FOR OPTION YEAR

ONE (1) = A+B

CLIN 2001 OPTION YEAR TWO (2) PRICES (Option Term: Twelve (12) Months) SubCLIN A. Standard Routine Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year 2 of the contract is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year SubCLIN B. Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance

12 month Lump SUM

CLIN 2001 D. TOTAL PRICE FOR OPTION YEAR

TWO (2) = A+B

Clin 3001 OPTION YEAR THREE (3) PRICES (Option Term: Twelve (12) Months) SubCLIN A. Standard Routine Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year 3 of the contract is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year SubCLIN B. Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance

12 month Lump SUM

CLIN 3001 D. TOTAL PRICE FOR OPTION YEAR

THREE (3) = A+B

CLIN 4001 OPTION YEAR FOUR (4) PRICES (Option Term: Twelve (12) Months) SubCLIN A. Standard Routine Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year Four (4) of the contract is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year SubCLIN B. Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance

12 month Lump SUM

CLIN 4001 D. TOTAL PRICE FOR OPTION YEAR

THREE (3) = A+B

Pricing information provided for FAR clause 52.217-8 Options to Extend Services is used to evaluate total price (Base Year + ALL Options) and is strictly for evaluation purposes ONLY and may be used if the Contracting Officer determines an extension of services in FAR 52.217-8 is in the Government’s best interest. Therefore, it is in the Offeror’s best interest to offer a price most advantageous to the U.S. Government.

Please note: The cost for 6 months of extended services under FAR clause 52.217-8 will not be included in the total contract award amount.

CLIN 5001 OPTION PERIOD 52.217-8 PRICES (Option Term: Six (6) Months) SubCLIN A. Standard Routine Services. The firm fixed price for Option Year Four (4) of the contract is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year SubCLIN C. Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance

6 month Lump SUM

CLIN 5001 D. TOTAL PRICE FOR OPTION PERIOD =

A+B

1.3.1 GRAND TOTAL OF BASE AND ALL OPTIONS

CLIN 0001 Base Year Total

CLIN 1001 Option Year 1 Total

CLIN 2001 Option Year 2 Total

CLIN 3001 Option Year 3 Total

CLIN 4001 Option Year 4 Total

CLIN 5001 52.217-8 (6 months) Total

GRAND TOTAL

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFP NUMBER 19ES6026R0203

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this fixed price contract is to obtain janitorial services for real property owned or managed by the U.S. Government at US Embassy in San Salvador. The Contractor shall perform janitorial services in all designated spaces including, but not limited to halls, offices, restrooms, work areas, entrance ways, lobbies, storage areas, elevators, and stairways. The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with four one-year options.

The Contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel that are necessary to accomplish the work in this contract. Contractor employees shall be on site only for contractual duties and not for other business purposes.

1.1 General Instructions

The Contractor shall prepare general instructions for the work force. The Contractor shall provide drafts to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review within thirty days after contract award. The Contracting Officer’s Representative must approve these general instructions before issuance.

1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.2.1 Certain areas listed in Section 3.0 require an escort and can only be entered during scheduled times. The General Instructions shall emphasize security requirements so that accidental security violations do not occur.

1.2.2. Contractor shall schedule routine cleaning requirements to ensure that these are done in the order and time frame that are most efficient and have the least impact on normal operations. They are to be performed daily.

1.2.3. Contractor shall schedule periodic cleaning requirements so that it causes minimal disruption to the normal operation of the facility. The COR shall determine if the schedules presented meet the needs of the individual facility as expressed in the contract.

1.3 TYPE OF SERVICES

Standard Routine Services shall include the following work:

1.3.1 Daily Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.1.1 Sweeping all floor areas including damp mopping of areas such as tile, linoleum, marble floors, staircases, and public areas. Floors shall be free of dust, mud, sand, footprints, liquid spills, and other debris. Chairs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items shall be tilted or moved to clean underneath. The frequency may be higher than once per day when it is rainy or snowy. When completed, the floor and halls shall have a uniform appearance with no streaks, smears, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of remaining dirt or standing water. To maintain rubber floor covered areas in optimum conditions it is required to use a cleaner/degreaser and a cleaner polymer in the daily and weekly care.

1.3.1.2 Dusting and cleaning all furniture including desks, chairs, credenzas, computer tables, telephone tables, bookshelves with or without glass doors, coat racks, umbrella stands, pictures, maps, telephones, computers and CRT screens, lamps and other common things found in an office environment. All furniture shall be free of dust, dirt, and sticky surfaces and areas.

1.3.1.3 Vacuuming all clean rugs and carpets, runners, and carpet protectors so that they are free from dust, dirt, mud, etc. When completed, the area shall be free of all litter, lint, loose soil, and debris. Any chairs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items shall be moved to vacuum underneath, and then replaced in the original position. Vacuuming shall be done early in the morning and more than once per day may be required to ensure cleanliness. The 3rd and 4th floors of the Chancery Building require an escort and vacuuming is usually done between 6:00 to 8:00 AM. Contractor shall provide dust bag specifications and obtain COR’s approval prior to its use. The Contractor shall change dust bags periodically and comply with approved specifications avoid dust contamination of the work areas.

1.3.1.4 Thorough cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, mirrors, and shower facilities, using suitable non-abrasive cleaners and disinfectants. All surfaces shall be free of grime, soap scum, mold, and smudges. The Contractor shall refill paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, hand sanitizers, and trash bags (per inventory supplied by the Government, See Attachment 1) in all bathrooms. The Contractor shall check those areas used by personnel visiting the chancery several times daily to ensure that the facilities are always clean and neat. Make sure all surfaces in all the bathrooms are cleaned and floors are kept polished. Any shower walls and floors must be descaled weekly. Staff toilets and bathrooms shall be cleaned several times daily. To reduce contamination and proliferation of bacteria and accumulation of germs, the Contractor shall clean toilets, mirrors and bathroom facilities on Friday at the end of a duty day.

At the start of the contract, within the first two weeks all tiled surfaces, walls and floors must be stripped clean of all scale and dirt, polished and sealed and all carpets must be shampooed. All chromed or shiny surfaces shall be polished as required, per manufacturer.

1.3.1.4.1 Due to the large number of clientele visiting the Consular Section, sufficient personnel shall be provided to ensure the male and female toilet facilities are maintained in a neat and tidy condition at all times.

1.3.1.5 Emptying all wastepaper baskets, ashtrays and washing or wiping them clean with a damp cloth, replacing plastic wastepaper basket linings and returning items where they were located.

1.3.1.6 Cleaning of glasses, cups, and coffee services in conference facilities and in the Ambassador's office area. The Contractor shall clean the items in hot soapy water and rinse, dry and polish so that a presentable appearance is maintained.

1.3.1.7 Removing any grease marks or fingerprints from walls, doors, door frames, radiators, windows and window frames, glass desk protectors, reception booths and partitions. The only windows excluded are the exterior windows of the Chancery and Annex Buildings that require use of scaffolds. The Contractor shall perform this using an ammonia-based window cleaner and a lint free cloth or paper towels.

1.3.1.8 Removing trash to designated area as directed by the COR and keeping trash area in a reasonably clean condition. In the main two buildings, Trash shall be separated into the following categories: a) non-recyclable; b) aluminum cans; c) glass; d) office paper;

e) newsprint; f) magazines and g) Electronics. Recyclable materials shall be moved to the recycling storage area located by the Cafeteria building.

1.3.1.9 Sweeping debris from walkways and driveways and pressure washing them during appropriate climatic and water use conditions. Contractor shall prevent build-up of moss and other plant life from sidewalks, terraces/ porte-cochere and driveways.

Cleaning of tables and chairs around compound, by the soccer field, at the guard barracks, on the road outside the Cafeteria, at the “hill” by the Supplies Office and under the trees in front of the DPO (Diplomatic Post Office).

1.3.1.10 Snack-bar/ Cafeteria. Trash and garbage will be removed from the Cafeteria as required. The area in front of the serving counter will be swept and damp mopped twice a day and after the close of serving hours. Tabletops and chairs shall be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth after breakfast and lunchtime. Tables and chairs moved during sweeping will be returned to their original positions. Appropriate cleaning agents, as specified by the COR and the Regional Medical Office will be used to ensure proper sanitation. Chairs, tables and umbrellas in the outdoor dining area and patio shall be cleaned daily with a slightly damp cloth and cleaning agents to remove smudges, stains and dust. Cement and clay tile floors shall be swept to keep them free of litter and leaves.

Sprayed on chemicals will not be used while people are consuming food in the Cafeteria.

1.3.1.11 Medical Unit. All work surfaces shall be decontaminated with a disinfectant solution daily and immediately, upon request, following any contamination or spillage.

Scrubbing is as important as the cleaning agent in the physical removal of microorganisms; therefore, both examination beds and revolving stool shall be scrubbed once a week. Waste cans shall be emptied daily and decontaminated once a week.

1.3.1.12 Local Guard Barracks (PNC). A male person to be stationed in this building to perform the janitorial services continuously and repetitively to maintain this building composed of dormitories, mess area, showers and restrooms in a neat and tidy condition at all times. This building is located at the southeast corner outside the perimeter wall of the Embassy. The work to be done include sweeping all floor areas including damp mopping, dusting and cleaning all furniture, windows and window frames, thorough cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, mirrors, and shower facilities, using suitable non-abrasive cleaners and disinfectants all surfaces shall be free of grime, soap scum, mold, and smudges. The Contractor shall refill paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all bathrooms. Also sweeping debris from walkways and removing trash to designated area.

Deep cleaning on bathrooms floors shall be done at least once a month to remove stains, scum, mold, shoe marks, etc.

1.3.1.13 Guard Change Room. The person who is responsible for this building shall perform the janitorial services continuously and repetitively to maintain this building composed of lockers, showers and restrooms in a neat and tidy condition at all times.

The work to be done include sweeping all floor areas including damp mopping, dusting and cleaning all furniture, windows, mosquito screens and window frames, thorough cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, mirrors, and shower facilities, using suitable non-abrasive cleaners and disinfectants all surfaces shall be free of grime, soap scum, mold, and smudges. The Contractor shall refill paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all bathrooms. Also sweeping debris from walkways and removing trash to designated area.

Janitorial services also include the exterior dining area sweeping all floor, cleaning furniture and appliances.

1.3.1.14 Sally Ports. Daily cleaning requirements shall be performed Monday through Saturday. Restrooms shall be thoroughly cleaned and policed several times daily.

Windows washed twice a week during dry season and three times per week during rainy season. As the main entrance to the Chancery Building, the diplomatic sally port including revolving door area shall be policed several times daily.

1.3.1.15 Servicing and Replacing Empty Water Bottles. The Contractor shall replace all empty water bottles and replenish the paper cup holders on an as needed basis. The Contractor shall take filled-up water bottles from the designated storage area and carry the plastic water containers to the water cooler. Proper sanitary handling measures shall be taken when removing and replacing the new water bottle. The Government is responsible for ordering water bottles and supplying paper cups. The Contractor is required to advise the Embassy when it needs water bottles. The Contractor shall escort the water bottle truck when they deliver to the Santa Elena Complex. In the Santa Elena Complex, there are approximately 70 water coolers that need to be serviced. This number is for estimating purposes only and the Government shall not be held liable for any variation in the number of water coolers to be serviced. The Government will provide two carts for transporting the water bottles in the Annex Building and for the rest of the buildings.

1.3.1.16 General Cleaning in Warehouses. Sweeping, mopping and dusting shall be done in the offices, mezzanine, restrooms, corridors, and racks. Two full-time persons shall be assigned to the STATE/Warehouses.

1.3.1.17 General Cleaning in the Supply Section. All areas in this office and the expendable storage room warehouse shall be swept, mopped and dusted. The cleaning in this area shall be done under the supervision of a Supply Clerk.

1.3.1.18 Commissary, Cafeteria and GSO building bathrooms must be washed and cleaned on daily basis or more if required by use of any of these restrooms.

1.3.1.19 Volcano Grill bathrooms and showers must be washed and cleaned daily. As well as cleaning the tables at the bar area, tables and chairs around the pool and on the tiki hut by the time the Volcano Grill is open. This includes Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

1.3.1.20 Bodyguards’ chambers, the living room and breakroom must be dusted, cleaned and vacuumed daily. Bathroom shall be washed daily.

1.3.1.21 Parking lot to maintain in a reasonably clean condition at all times. Asphalt, concrete, painted and pavers parking spaces shall be cleaned by removing the leaves, trash, debris, grass remains, branches, rocks and all deleterious material that could affect the parking lot’s surface.

Large items shall be picked up manually, small light items can be blown to pile them, deposit in plastic bags to transport it to the designed removal area. In those areas where the blower cannot reach it shall be broomed.

Use pressure washer to remove stains and slippery surfaces where mold, moss or fungus have grown due to humidity, also in those areas where oily surfaces can be observed.

Traffic striping shall always be visible, and pressure washed as required. Parking lot cleaning also includes curb and gutters in the compound.

1.3.2 Periodic Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.2.1 Polishing all brass surfaces including door and window handles, plaques.

1.3.2.2 Dusting tops of tall furniture, tops of picture frames and areas not covered in daily dusting.

1.3.2.3 Spot cleaning baseboards and walls.

1.3.2.4 Spot waxing and polishing floors as needed.

1.3.2.5 Shampooing (small area spot clean as needed) carpets.

1.3.2.6 Dusting windowsills and blinds.

1.3.2.7 Cleaning shutters as required.

1.3.2.8 Sweeping and washing terraces and balconies to remove all accumulated dirt and debris.

1.3.2.9 Shampooing the entire surface of carpets in the high traffic areas.

1.3.2.10 Cleaning of Computer Rooms, Battery Room, mechanical rooms and electrical rooms..

1.3.2.10.1 Computer Room. Daily cleaning tasks in this area will vary according to specific needs that arise, and may include dusting, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, cleaning glass surfaces, light fixtures and other tasks as requested by the Embassy employee in charge of the area. The following guidelines should be observed:

1. All cleaning in the Computer Room shall be done under the direct supervision of a member of the Information Management Office staff.

2. No wax should be used on the floor.

3. Only damp mopping should be done. Dripping is to be avoided.

4. Surfaces should be wiped clean with a slightly damp dust cloth.

Again, dripping is to be avoided.

5. No equipment is to be moved for cleaning unless a member of the

Information Resources Management staff especially requests this.

6. The area behind the main equipment where the cables are is not to be cleaned unless a member of the Information Resources Management staff especially requests this.

7. Special care should be taken so that equipment in this area is not banged or jarred even slightly during the cleaning process.

1.3.2.10.2 Cleaning of UPS, Battery Room, mechanical rooms and electrical rooms.

Cleaning in this area shall consist of sweeping and moping of the floor, two times minimum. All cleaning in this area shall be done under the direct supervision of a member of the Facilities Management Staff.

1.3.2.11 Washing Government owned linens and changing bed linens. Towels, sheets, pillowcases and bedspreads shall be washed, dried, folded and placed in closets. The Government will provide the washing machine and dryer.

1.3.2.12 Clean Appliances in Offices, Residences and Warehouses. Appliances shall be cleaned so as to remove dirt, stains, smears, and grease. Refrigerators shall be cleaned on the inside and outside surfaces. Care shall be exercised to remove residue from rubber gaskets around freezer and fresh food odors. Drip pans shall be emptied, washed and replaced. Stovetops shall be raised so that surface around burners is reached. Ovens and microwave ovens shall be cleaned so as to remove all residues from the oven walls.

Freezers, washers, dryers, air conditioners and toasters, shall be cleaned on the outside with a light soap and non-abrasive cleaner or detergent; to have them free of grease, food stains and other signs of filthiness. Racks or shelving inside the freezers shall be cleaned thoroughly, in order to avoid food contamination due to growth of bacteria. Washer and dryer shall be cleaned in the inside (drum area) to have them free of lint. Toasters shall be cleaned in the inside to have them free of breadcrumbs. Air conditioners shall be cleaned only on the front panel. Other above surfaces should be wiped clean.

1.3.2.13 Cleaning Racks and their contents in Storage Area. Contents of racks shall be dusted, moving them as necessary for cleaning and replacing them to their original position after cleaning. Racks shall be cleaned so as to remove dust and/or smears. In most of the cases racks have two levels 12 feet high.

1.3.2.14 Embassy Compound Perimeter wall must be high pressure washed frequently and as required to remove all accumulated mold, dirt and debris. This task must be done inside, exterior side and on the top of the perimeter wall. A minimum requirement shall be 2 times per year.

1.3.2.15 The Alternate Communication Center located at the DCMR in Avenida La Capilla, Col. San Benito, will be cleaned three times a week. The area includes one office, inner hallways and one bathroom.

1.3.2.16 Cleaning and sanitizing the trash holding area three times per week or as required due to the amount of garbage accumulated.

1.3.2.17 Delta barriers shall be cleaned removing accumulated leaves, dirt, trash, etc.

This activity shall be coordinated with COR to shut off the barriers to perform the work under the safety requirements.

1.3.3 Monthly Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.3.1 Cleaning major appliances inside and out including vacuuming dust from around motor areas.

1.3.3.2 Wiping window blinds with a damp cloth to ensure that all smudges are removed.

1.3.3.3 Cleaning inside window glass and sash of smudges and accumulated dirt.

1.3.3.4 Moving all furniture and vacuuming or polishing the floor under the furniture as appropriate.

1.3.3.5 Sanitation of Water Coolers. Purified water should be used for rinsing. No soap or detergent should be used. All surfaces of the cooler should be cleaned. Whenever this procedure is performed, a plastic sign should be placed on the cooler warning people not to drink the water on it. The bottled water supplier will be in charge of the sanitation of both their water coolers and of the Embassy-owned ones. The Contractor shall oversee all logistics to take out the water coolers from the offices and spaces inside the buildings and carry them to the sanitation area assigned for that purpose. Contractor will coordinate with the COR the escort in the CAA space and oversee the sanitation process.

1.3.3.6 Tennis Court. The Plexi-pave (Trademark) surface of the tennis court shall be washed with a soft detergent and without chlorine, acids and materials oxidizers.

Manufacturer recommends the solution of ½ cup of powdered soap dissolved in 55 gallons of water.

1.3.3.7 Tents cleaning (3 outside cafeteria, 1 outside DPO area, 5 guard tents at North Gate, PPI, Visitors parking lot and outside the compound) must be cleaned and washed once a month.

1.3.3.8 Playground

Remove loose debris and leaves from rubber mulch with a leaf blower or rake. For plastic games such as the playhouse, small mushroom house, train, climbing game, slides, etc., first clear loose debris, then wash with a solution of mild soap and water using a soft brush or cloth, scrubbing stains and grime from top to bottom. Rinse thoroughly with a garden hose to remove all soap residue, which prevents slipperiness, and let it dry completely before use to ensure safety. For tough marks, a hose-end power washer on low pressure on plastic (followed by washing), avoid harsh chemicals like bleach. For the swings first remove loose dirt, then scrub surfaces with a solution of mild dish soap and warm water using a sponge or soft brush, focusing on high-touch areas; rinse thoroughly with a hose and allow to air dry completely, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage materials, and use specialized cleaners for tough stains.

Sand box: remove all toys, then rake and sift the sand to remove debris and rubber mulch contained inside, clean the sandbox structure with mild soap and water, rinse thoroughly, and let it dry in the sun. Rake and level the sand to the same elevation.

1.3.4 Quarterly Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.4.1 Washing the outsides of the windows. When completed the windows shall be free of smudges, lint, or streaks from the surfaces.

1.3.4.2 Removing and washing window blinds.

1.3.4.3 Shampooing the entire surface of carpets in the high traffic areas.

1.3.4.4 Dusting and wiping light fixtures and chandeliers. When completed, the light fixtures shall be free from bugs, dirt, grime, dust, and marks.

1.3.5 Semi-Annual Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.5.1 Stripping wax coats, spot checking sealer coats, and completely reapplying wax coats.

1.3.5.2 Shampooing carpets in all areas.

1.3.5.3 Cleaning all chandeliers and light fixtures using appropriate methods to restore the original luster to the fixtures. This will include ensuring that all crystal reflectors are individually washed.

1.3.6 Annual Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.6.1 Stripping wax coats and seal coats to the bare floor surface; cleaning the bare surface, and reapplying a seal coat.

1.3.6.2 Cleaning gutters and down spouts of all collected debris.

2.0 MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

2.1 The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall be responsible for on-site supervision of the Contractor's workforce at all times. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the Contractor and shall be the point of contact with U.S. Government personnel. The supervisor shall have sufficient English language skill to be able to communicate with members of the U.S. Government staff. The supervisor shall have supervision as his or her sole function.

2.2 The Contractor shall maintain schedules. The schedules shall take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. For those items other than routine daily services, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a detailed plan as to the personnel to be used and the time frame to perform the service.

2.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control. The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis. The Contractor shall coordinate these visits with the COR. These visits shall be surprise inspections to those working on the contract.

3.0 LOCATIONS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES

All Standard Routine Services are to be delivered on regular Embassy working days.

1. Location Qty Estimated Area Sq.Mts.

Scheduled Hours

Escort

Annex Building 1st Floor Total Area Which consist of: 1,548 6 am until 6 pm Entrance 1 Equipment rooms 7 Hallways 5 Kitchenette 2 Lobby 1 Offices 74 Restrooms 2 waiting area 1 Bank 1

Annex Building 2nd Floor

Total Area

1,404 6 am until 6 pm Which consist of:

Entrance 1 Conference rooms 3 Equipment rooms 5 Kitchenette 1 Lobby 4 Hallways 6 Offices 72 rest rooms 4 Waiting area 1

Annex Building 3rd Floor

Total Area

1,552 6 am until 6 pm Which consist of:

Conference rooms 3 Equipment rooms 4 Kitchenette 1 Lobby 1 Hallways 7 Offices 96 rest rooms 2 Lactation Room 1

1. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours

Escort

Annex Building 4th Floor Total Area

1,273 6 am until 6 pm Which consist of:

Conference rooms 4 Equipment rooms 5 Kitchenette 2 Lobby 1 Hallways 7 Offices 64 Restrooms 3 Quiet room 1

Annex Building 5th Floor Total Area

187 6 am until 6 pm Which consist of:

Equipment rooms 2 Other areas Stairways 1 Stairwells 1

Total Square Meters

All Areas 5,964

2. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Chancery Building 1st Floor Total Area 1,746 Which consist of: 6 am until 6 pm Entrance 1 Hallway 4 Lobby 1 Auditorium 1 Offices 67 Restroom 5 Waiting area 1 Equipment room 11 Kitchenette 1

Chancery Building 2nd Floor Total Area 1,787 6 am until 6 pm Which consist of:

2. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Entrance 1 Conference rooms 2 Lobby 1 Hallway 6 Offices 81 Restrooms 5 Waiting area 1 Equipment rooms 4 Print Shop 1 Bank 1

Chancery Building 3rd Floor Total Area

1,521 6 am until 8:30 am Which consist of:

Conference rooms 2 Lobby 1 Hallway 5 Kitchenette 1 Offices 64

Equipment rooms 5

Chancery Building 4th Floor Total Area

1,163 6 am until 8:30 am Yes Which consist of:

Conference rooms 1 Equipment rooms 3 Lobby 1 Hallways 5 Offices 32

Chancery Building 5th Floor Total Area

189 When requested Yes Which consist of:

Equipment rooms 2 Other areas:

Stairways 1 Stairwells 1

All Areas 6,406

3. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

GSO Building – Maint and Supply

DPO and Mail Room Total Area 1st Floor 224 6 am until 4 pm Yes Which consist of:

Equipment rooms 2 Hallway 1 Offices 8 Restroom with lockers 2 Mail Room 1 Post Office 1 SPHA Room 1 Mail Handling Gazebo 1

2nd Floor Expendables and Supplies

Total Area

Which consist of: 6 am until 4 pm Equipment rooms 1 Loading dock 1 Hallway 1 Offices 4 Store rooms 4

All Areas 521

4. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Total Area Cafeteria 463 6 am until 4 pm Eating area 1 Hallway 1 Loading dock 1 Offices 12 Equipment room 1 Kitchen Area 1 Patio with Temporary tents

4. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Restrooms 4 Temporary Tents 3

2nd Floor Total Area Equipment rooms 1 61 6 am until 4 pm

All Areas 524

5. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Total Area Gym building 6 am until 3 pm Gym 1 Hallway 1 Restrooms 2 Showers 4 Aerobic Area 1

All Areas 277

6. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Total Area Motor Pool and FAC 6 am until 4 pm Equipment rooms 1 Hallway 4 Offices 14 Restrooms 5 Locker Area 1 Dining Room 2 Heavy Equipment Area 1

All Areas 403

7. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

7. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Total Area Marine Residence 8 am until 4 pm 1st. Floor Equipment rooms 2 Hallways 2 Offices 1 Recreational area 4 Storage Room 2 Laundry Room 1 Emergency exterior stairways

Restrooms 4

All Areas 378

8. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Total Area Warehouse and Property Offices

1,507 6 am until 3 pm

1st. Floor Equipment rooms 1 Hallways 3 Offices 1 Restrooms 6 Facilities warehouse 1 Plumbers workshop 1 Office 4 Electrical Work shop 1 Office 5 Carpenters workshop 1 Office 3 Residential Lunch Room 1 Locker Room 1

INL Warehouse 11 Offices 6

New Warehouse 2,335 1st. Floor

8. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Equipment rooms 1 Hallways 2 Mezzanine offices 6 Restrooms 2 Conference Room 1 Kitchenette 1

All Areas 3,853

9. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours

Escort

Total Area 6 am until 4:30 pm

Visa Applicants Facilities

Continuously and repetitively.

Restrooms 2 33 Applicant’s waiting area 1 261 Promoters desk 1 Applicants outside waiting area

1 255

Restrooms 4 Photographers Desk 1 Promoters Desk 1

All Areas 549

10. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours

Escort

Total Area Staff Sallyport 46 7 am until 4 pm Equipment rooms 2 Hallway 1 Offices 2 Restrooms 1 Control Room 1

Visitors Sallyport 61 7 am until 4 pm Equipment rooms 2 Hallway 1

10. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours

Escort

Offices 2 Restroom 1 Utility Room 1

Pedestrian Sallyport 33 7 am until 4 pm Hallway 1 Offices 2 Shelter for visitors 1

All Areas 140

11. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours

Escort

Total Area Parking Guard Shelter 27 7 am until 4 pm Equipment rooms 2 Hallway 1

Local Guard Barracks 281 Monday-Friday Guard Post 1 6 am until 3 pm Equipment Room 1 Saturday from

8 am until 12N.

Hallway 1 Continuously and Restrooms 4 Repetitively.

Kitchenette 1 Dormitories 4 Mess area 1 Showers 4 Patio 1

Guards Change Room 116 6 am until 3 pm Equipment room 1 Hallways 2 Restrooms 3 Showers 3 Urinals 2 Locker room 1 Break Room 1

All Areas 424

12. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours

Escort

Total Area Parking area 23,529 6 am until 4 pm

Total Area Roads and Entrances 12,743 6 am until 4 pm Roads inside and outside the compound and entrances.

Total Area Sidewalks 8,570 6 am until 4 pm Sidewalks inside/outside the compound.

Miscellaneous: Total Area Basketball court 496 6 am until 4 pm Swimming pool including changing/bathrooms.

Shower 1 Tennis court 1,261 Garbage container I & II 42 Recycle, Commissary offices, sale area and bathroom.

All Areas 47,599

13. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Cistern/HVAC Room 75 Office 6

1. Playground Qty Estimated Area Sq.Mts.

Scheduled Hours

Escort

1. Playground Qty Estimated Area Sq.Mts.

Scheduled Hours

Escort

Playground 450 Playground area 1 Dome Climber 1

15. Location Qty Estimated

Scheduled Hours Escort

Compound Perimeter wall. Inside, top and outside (average height is 3.00 mts and width at top 0.30 mts)

1,300

Total Square Meters 1,300

Perimeter wall length (Mts)

Length = 8,190

GRAND TOTAL FLOOR AREAS

Item 1. Through Item 15 . 67,583 Sq. Meters

GRAND TOTAL PERIMETER WALL

Item 15. 1,300 Sq. Meters

8,190 Linear Meters.

4.0 PERSONNEL

4.1 General.

The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by Contractor employees at the site. The Contractor shall preserve peace and protect persons and property on site. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional costs to the Government.

4.2 Standard of Conduct.

Uniforms and Personal Equipment. The Contractor's employees shall wear clean, neat and complete uniforms when on duty. All employees shall wear uniforms approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

4.2.1 Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. The Contractor shall enforce no sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

4.2.2 Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities, which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

4.2.3 Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.

4.2.4. Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but are not limited to the following actions:

4.2.4.1 Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records.

4.2.4.2 Unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct.

4.2.4.3 Unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials; security violations;

or, organizing or participating in gambling in any form

4.2.5 Key Control. The Contractor shall receive, secure, issue and account for any keys issued for access to buildings, offices, equipment, gates, etc., for the purposes of this contract. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys without the COR's approval. Where it is determined that the Contractor or its agents have duplicated a key without permission of the COR, the Contractor shall remove the individual(s) responsible from this contract.

If the Contractor has lost any such keys, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. In either event, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of rekeying that portion of the system.

4.3 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes

The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.

4.4 Personnel Security

4.4.1 After award of the contract, the Contractor shall provide the following list of data on each employee who will be working under the contract. The Contractor shall include a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project, including “Criminal Record Certificates” from the Policia Nacional Civil and Centros Penales de El Salvador. The Government will run background checks on these individuals. It is anticipated that security checks will take twenty days to perform. For each individual the list shall include:

Full Name Place and Date of Birth Current Address Identification number(DUI-Documento Unico de Identidad) Father’s complete name Mother’s complete name Last place of employment

The Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall display identity card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual.

5.0 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall provide all necessary janitorial supplies and equipment, including mops, brooms, dust rags, detergents, cleaners, etc. to perform the work identified in this contract.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

6.1 The Contractor has the option to reject any or all Government furnished property or items (see Attachment 1 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY). However, if rejected, the Contractor shall provide all necessary property, equipment or items, adequate in quantity and suitable for the intended purpose, to perform all work and provide all services at no additional cost to the Government. All Government furnished property or items are provided in an "as is" condition and shall be used only in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor is responsible for the proper care, maintenance and use of Government property in its possession or control from time of receipt until properly relieved of responsibility in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall pay all costs for repair or replacement of Government furnished property that is damaged or destroyed due to Contractor negligence.

6.2 The Contractor shall maintain written records of work performed, and report the need for major repair, replacement, and other capital rehabilitation work for Government property in its control.

6.3 The Contractor shall physically inventory all Government property in its possession. Physical inventories consist of sighting, tagging, or marking, describing, recording, reporting and reconciling the property with written records. The Contractor shall conduct these physical inventories periodically, as directed by the COR, and at termination or completion of the contract.

7.0 INSURANCE

7.1 Amount of Insurance. The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

7.2 General Liability (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

7.2.1. Bodily Injury stated in U.S. Dollars:

Per Occurrence $500.00 Cumulative $3,000.00

7.2.2. Property Damage stated in U.S. Dollars:

Per Occurrence $1,000.00 Cumulative $5,000.00

7.3 The types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

7.3.1 For those Contractor employees assigned to this contract who are either United States citizens or direct hire in the United States or its possessions, the Contractor shall provide workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-3.

7.3.2 The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to:

7.3.2.1 Any property of the Contractor,

7.3.2.2 Its officers, agents, domestic helpers, employees, or any other person arising from an incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract.

7.4 The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

7.5 The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

7.6 Government as Additional Insured. The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

7.7 Time for Submission of Evidence of Insurance. The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within…