19GE5026Q0140.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO)

Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 19GE5026Q0140

The U.S. Government seeks to establish a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the procurement and delivery of specialized law enforcement training services and tactical equipment/gear for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at

U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon, in support of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) Regional

Gendarmerie Unit's Emergency and Investigation Brigades.

Offerors must demonstrate the capability to provide all twelve (12) specialized law enforcement training courses and all eighteen (18) categories of tactical equipment and gear, including delivery to Lebanon, as described herein.

Notice: One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade

Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

Purchase Restriction: Unless offers for U.S.-made or designated country end products/services are either not received or are insufficient to fulfill the requirements, only U.S.-made end products/services or designated country end products/services will be considered (FAR

25.403(a)). See FAR 52.225-5 for definition of a “designated country”.

Type of Contract: The Government intends to award a single contract consisting of Firm-Fixed-

Price (FFP) line items for the supplies and services described in this solicitation. The FFP price shall include all direct and indirect costs, profit, shipping/delivery charges, export requirements, insurance, training, and all other costs associated with contract performance. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award.

I. GENERAL

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 19GE5026Q0140 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This acquisition is conducted as full and open competition.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The solicitation, including all incorporated provisions and clauses, reflects the Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as revised through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The

RFO revisions apply to this acquisition unless the Contracting Officer determines otherwise in writing.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611699All

Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction and Product Service Code

(PSC) U014Education/Training - Security Training - Security and defensive tactics.

II. PRICE BREAKDOWN AND ITEMIZED LINE ITEMS

Award from this solicitation will be made on an "All or None" basis. Offerors must submit pricing for all CLINs. Quotations that do not include complete pricing for all CLINs may be considered incomplete and may be rejected.

The offeror shall complete the following pricing table below in its entirety. All prices shall be in

U.S. Dollars (USD). For the FFP CLINs, the total price shall include all labor, equipment, materials, overhead, profit, insurance, delivery/shipping, export licensing costs, and all other expenses necessary to deliver the required supplies and services. No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalations in the cost of materials, equipment, or labor, or because of the Contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Nor will the price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

PRICE SCHEDULE

EQUIPMENT (Activity 2)

Line

Item

Description Qty Unit Unit Price

(USD)

Extended

Price (USD)

0001 Bulletproof vests with plate carriers (heavy-duty MOLLE carriers with Level IV plates, quick-release systems, and adjustable cummerbunds)

300 EA $________ $________

http://www.acquisition.gov/

Line

Item

Description Qty Unit Unit Price

(USD)

Extended

Price (USD)

0002 Sets of lightweight ballistic plates Level 4

300 SET $________ $________

0003 Tactical helmets 300 EA $________ $________

0004 Sets of protective eyewear (clear lenses for night/indoor, smoke/grey for daytime, with universal prescription insert capability)

300 SET $________ $________

0005 Pairs of tactical gloves 300 PR $________ $________

0006 Individual First Aid Kits 300 EA $________ $________

0007 Team medical bags with all equipment for field use, including rapid bleeding control devices, burn and wound care supplies (vehicle-stored)

125 EA $________ $________

0008 Small body-worn cameras to be mounted on armor (e.g., GoPro)

20 EA $________ $________

0009 GPS tracking and location devices

20 EA $________ $________

0010 Small covert audio recorders for discreet evidence gathering

20 EA $________ $________

0011 Small flashlights 300 EA $________ $________

0012 Steel checkpoint control barricades (bridge foot type)

16 EA $________ $________

0013 Traffic cones (standard) 160 EA $________ $________

0014 Reflective vests 300 EA $________ $________

Description Qty Unit Unit Price

(USD)

Extended

Price (USD)

0015 Metal traffic safety control spikes (8 meters in length each)

16 EA $________ $________

0016 Warning beacons (flashing lights at checkpoint entry)

16 EA $________ $________

0017 High-power spotlights equipped with rechargeable batteries

16 EA $________ $________

0018 Chemical lights 300 EA $________ $________

SUBTOTAL – EQUIPMENT

TRAINING (Activity 1)

Item

Description Qty Unit Unit Price

(USD)

Extended

Price

(USD)

0019 Training: Operate and Maintain

High-Risk Operations

Equipment

1 Course $________ $________

0020 Training: Surveillance

Techniques

1 Course $________ $________

0021 Training: Raid Techniques 1 Course $________ $________

0022 Training: Operations in Urban

Terrain/Close Quarter Battle

1 Course $________ $________

0023 Training: Intervention

Techniques/Apprehending

Suspects

1 Course $________ $________

0024 Training: Setting up Cordons 1 Course $________ $________

0025 Training: Security Check Points

(Vehicle and Pedestrian)

1 Course $________ $________

Description Qty Unit Unit Price

(USD)

Extended

Price

(USD)

0026 Training: Counter Improvised

Explosive Devices and

Unexploded Ordnance

1 Course $________ $________

0027 Training: Operating Encrypted

Radios

1 Course $________ $________

0028 Training: Intelligence and

Operations Cycle

1 Course $________ $________

0029 Training: First Aid, Tactical

Rescue, and Casualty

Evacuation

1 Course $________ $________

0030 Training: Marksmanship (Pistol and Rifle) – includes simunition-capable rifles and pistols and sufficient simunition rounds per

Section III

1 Course $________ $________

SUBTOTAL – TRAINING

OTHER

Item

Description Qty Unit Unit Price

(USD)

Extended

Price (USD)

0031 Defense Base Act (DBA)

Insurance (if applicable)

1 Lot $________ $________

TOTAL QUOTED PRICE

(Equipment + Training +

DBA)

DELIVERY TIMELINE (to be completed by offeror)

Element Proposed Calendar Days from Contract

Award

Equipment Delivery to Final

Destination

________ calendar days

Maximum Acceptable Delivery Time for Equipment: 90 calendar days from contract award.

PRICE EVALUATION NOTES

• The Total Evaluated Price will be calculated as the sum of all CLINs (0001 through

0031).

• Price will be evaluated for reasonableness on a CLIN-by-CLIN basis using the

Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and through competition.

• CLIN 0031 (DBA Insurance): This CLIN is designated "if applicable."

o If the CLIN applies: Enter the proposed price.

o If the CLIN does not apply: Enter "$0.00" and provide a brief statement explaining the basis for non-applicability (e.g., "Offeror will not employ any

DBA-covered employees").

o Entering "$0.00" with an adequate explanation will not render the quotation incomplete. However, failure to address this CLIN entirely (leaving it blank with no explanation) may result in the quotation being determined incomplete.

• Offers submitted without complete pricing for all CLINs may be considered incomplete and may be rejected.

III. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Mission of the U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State's mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that promote stability and security.

Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): INL reports to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security (T) and works to keep

Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad.

INL helps countries deter and disrupt criminal networks and prevent criminal threats from reaching U.S. shores. INL is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime.

SCOPE OF WORK

Title: Using Gendarmerie to Degrade Operations of Transnational Organized Criminals and

Terrorists through the Emergency Brigades Unit

Background: Criminals and terrorists in Lebanon have taken advantage of multiple crises since

2019: including a deteriorating economic, financial, and political situation (in addition to several conflicts between Israel and Hizballah) to expand their transnational operations. This impacts

U.S. interests because Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal

Organizations (TCOs) can expand their illicit funding networks and challenge U.S. interests throughout the world. The Internal Security Forces (ISF) Regional Gendarmerie Unit have felt the effects of these crises because they are called upon more often for operations like crowd control, high risk operations, and complex investigations to counter FTO and TCO networks.

Goal: Degrade the operations of transnational organized criminals and terrorists across Lebanese territories including the South, North and Mount Lebanon (outside Beirut).

Objective: Equip and train the Investigation and Emergency Brigades of the Gendarmerie to fully handle investigations and high-risk police functions. Countering transnational organized criminals and terrorists via rapid intervention in emergency situations will help maintain public security, protect lives and property, and ensure U.S. interests are best preserved.

1. TYPE OF CONTRACT

This requirement will result in the award of a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. No additional sums will be payable due to any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the Contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the prices or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Nor will the contract price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rates.

2. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF CONTRACT

This contract shall be effective on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of twelve (12) months or until all contractual items are delivered, accepted, and all training is completed, whichever occurs later. Equipment delivery shall not exceed 90 calendar days from contract award. Training will be performed in Beirut, Lebanon.

3. ACTIVITIES

3.1 ACTIVITY 1: SPECIALIZED TRAINING

The Contractor will work with the Gendarmerie's training team to establish a training plan to include iterations, number of personnel trained, time frame, and other necessary details. The training topics should be at the level of "mid to advance" level. The duration for each training topic should not be less than 30 hours over a period of 5 working days (1 week) and maximum

40 hours over a period of 5 working days (1 week).

Training Parameters:

• Training location(s): ISF Academy in Aramoun OR ISF Mobile Forces premises in

Dbayeh

• Number of students per training: 20 max in class

• Number of hours for each training session: 6 hours per day over 5 days = 30 hours per course OR 40 hours per course over 5 days (at most)

• Required trainer qualifications and level of experience: Trainers should be qualified to provide each of the training modules added in the SOW. They should have advanced certificates in these fields and experience in training as well.

• Past performance requirements for vendor companies: Companies shall demonstrate their past performance in training law enforcement members.

• Total number of courses needed: 12 courses as listed below

List of Training Courses:

1. Training to operate and maintain the equipment this project will provide

2. Surveillance Techniques

3. Raid Techniques

4. Operations in Urban Terrain/Close Quarter Battle (Clearing buildings, clearing rooms, crossing danger areas)

5. Intervention Techniques / Apprehending suspects

6. Setting up cordons

7. Security Check Points (Vehicle and Pedestrian)

8. Counter Improvised Explosive Devices and Unexploded Ordnance

9. Operating Encrypted Radios

10. Intelligence and Operations Cycle (using intelligence to inform operations; how to collect information at the operations site to create future intelligence)

11. First aid, tactical rescue, and casualty evacuation

12. Marksmanship (pistol and rifle). Contractor should bring enough rifles and pistols compatible with simunition rounds to train the number of personnel set for each training iteration. Contractor should also provide enough simunition rounds to conduct each round of training. Contractor will leave the simunition-capable rifles and pistols with

Gendarmerie Training Team at the conclusion of training so they can continue to use simunition rounds for their own internal training. Note: ATF has officially ruled that

UTM and simunition-style training rounds are not classified as ammunition under federal law.

Pre-Training Assessment: Prior to the course design, INL will facilitate the necessary meetings to enable the Contractor to conduct a capabilities and training needs assessment in order to ensure the developed curriculum is appropriate for local laws, procedures, and operational context. The Contractor shall also use this information as a foundation for instructor orientation efforts. During the assessment, the Contractor should assess equipment currently available to the local students and will also identify any/all issues that may create potential obstacles to successful implementation of the project.

The Contractor shall conduct a capabilities needs assessment to determine the current operating level of the units to be trained to adjust the curriculum as needed; review existing and proposed equipment and recommend any additional equipment that will be required; and discuss with INL what their goal is for this training to ensure the training is tailored to those needs.

Work Plan: The Contractor shall propose a schedule, following completion of an assessment, to achieve the required results.

Curriculum: Curriculum should be aligned with the reality of situations, laws, and experiences specific to Lebanon and incorporating internationally accepted standards. All curriculum, course schedules, work plans, course materials, and other materials related to the training must be submitted to INL for approval no later than 30 days prior to deploying to teach the courses after conducting the needs assessment trip. Upon approval by INL of the curriculum, course materials, and other materials specified by INL, the Contractor shall translate the written material into

Arabic no later than 20 days prior to commencement of the training.

During the program, the Contractor shall ensure adequate time to formally and informally solicit review and feedback from course participants, ISF leadership, and other stakeholders. The

Contractor will record this feedback (and include a summary in reporting to INL) and use it to update and revise the curriculum, delivery, and practical exercises, etc., as necessary and appropriate.

All spoken/orally presented training will be in English. The Contractor is responsible for translating all written material (presentation slides, short student guides, technical data, operations manuals, etc.) into Arabic prior to the commencement of classes in accordance with the deliverable schedule. The Contractor will produce all printed materials.

Curriculum Development and Course Delivery Requirements: The Contractor will:

• Design, develop, and deliver all curriculum and training materials to be used in the trainings, based on the capabilities and training needs assessment and any feedback provided during the work plan approval process.

• Training materials include PowerPoint presentations, manuals, handouts, group and individual activities, practical exercises, pre- and post-training tests, and any other materials deemed necessary by the Contractor.

• Translate all written training materials into Arabic in accordance with the deliverable timetable.

• Be able to provide equipment including but not limited to computers, projectors, and other presentation and course materials as needed per the requirements of the curriculum for all course lectures.

• Practical exercises and scenarios shall not include equipment other than what is currently available to ISF personnel or acquired for use in the delivery of the services required under the contract.

• Submit any and all course documents to INL for approval in accordance with deliverable timetable. These documents shall be reviewed for content, grammar, flow, etc. and shall be subject to editing by INL.

• Develop curriculum that includes relevant case studies — ideally from Lebanon or the

NEA region — and applicable practical exercises.

Post Training Evaluation: The Contractor will develop a performance evaluation plan for INL approval to measure the retention and the implementation of the curriculum. The evaluation will take place at the end of each training iteration. For the training to be successful, it is required that 80% of the participants will pass the post training evaluation.

Reporting Requirements: During each of the training courses, the Contractor shall maintain open, timely, and effective communications with the COR, INL Program Officer, and the INL

Section at Embassy Beirut, resulting in a relationship that shall proactively address any potential issues.

Types of Required Reporting:

• Conduct an out-brief with INL personnel to review implementation and any issues after each training is completed. It shall provide input for the action report, as well as discuss the following:

o Any issues that need to be raised to Lebanese government officials in order to ensure successful completion of training or other program activities in the future.

o A summary of feedback received from course participants.

o Suggested additional specific training necessary to support the continued development of the unit's capabilities.

• Submit an action report within twenty (20) business days after the completion of each training course. Each report shall include:

o Names of students completing the course; names of students not completing the course and a reason for each student's failure to complete the course o Suggested modifications to existing course curriculum to better suit student understanding o Logistical or coordination problems/issues and suggested solutions to issues noted o Legal or existing agency policy that conflicts with best practices o Instructor's assessment of willingness or opposition to implement the material as presented o Conflicts between instructional material (as presented) and existing policies/practices used by the organization/students o Conflicts between methods and techniques presented in this course and previous trainings provided by U.S.-funded or other trainers o Suggested modifications to existing practices or new policies that should be developed to support internationally accepted best practices, internationally accepted standards of freedom of the press or human rights requirements o Other topics as required that affect program delivery o Summary of student critiques of the course, instructors and materials o Analysis of student pre- and post-test data

• Submit a final report after all trainings have been completed. The report shall be submitted to the COR within twenty (20) business days of the conclusion of the final training. The report shall include:

1. An executive summary including highlights of training impact, such as measurable achievements or anecdotal successes.

2. Detailed information demonstrating the major impact of the program during the entire reporting period; such as success stories, digital photos, quotes, and facts from the conducted trainings.

3. Problems encountered, lessons learned, and recommended follow-up activities for U.S.

Embassy personnel to consider.

Staffing Requirements:

The Contractor will assign one person as the "Lead Trainer and Project Manager" position.

This person is designated as key personnel. The Contractor will also provide vetted trainers, per the requirements below.

The Contractor's proposal should describe in detail how curriculum will be developed and either the experience of staff involved in that effort or the criteria with which the Contractor will evaluate sub-contractors. All work will be unclassified and security clearances are not required.

The Contractor shall be responsible for recruitment of qualified candidates that meet or exceed the minimum qualifications set out below. The technical proposal of the Contractor shall include its recruitment and selection process for all staff under this contract, as well as the number of trainers it deems necessary to implement the project. INL reserves the right to review recruitment materials and outreach efforts.

The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the necessary visas, passports, and immunizations (as per CDC recommendations) for its personnel. The Contractor shall determine and conduct all required administrative activities for the trainers.

1. Project Manager/Lead Trainer (Key Personnel)

The responsibilities of the Project Manager/Lead Trainer involve coordinating the administration of the police training activity, ensuring that each trainer can train local police forces in the subject areas.

The Project Manager will ensure compliance with all contract requirements, working in close coordination with INL and Embassy Beirut, especially in interactions involving planning and other managerial issues. In addition, the Project Manager will determine the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed courses in the Lebanon context and identify the resources required to implement these courses. The Project Manager should understand how to operate in foreign environments with legal systems different from that of the United States, and be able to advise on how to implement new policies and practices. The Project Manager should coordinate with U.S.

Embassy Beirut on clarification on legal issues that are specific to Lebanon.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum fifteen (15) years active duty policing experience, including demonstrated supervisory or command experience in multiple threat situations including crowd management

• Minimum five (5) years' experience with international training programs including coordinating, assessing, conducting, and managing successful training in an international setting, preferably in North Africa or the Middle East

• Holds a police instructor certification/license from a recognized police training institution

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and conducting successful training using simultaneous interpretation

• No negative prior experience working with INL, and never removed from any USG mission or civilian policing activity

• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; proficient in Microsoft

Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; speaks, reads, and writes in fluent English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in French and/or Arabic (desired but not required)

• Demonstrated experience in the training subjects

2. Police Trainers (Non-Key)

The trainers are responsible for instructing officers with varied levels of rank, expertise and policing experience; and, instructing in a classroom and practical setting on the knowledge, techniques, skills, and procedures necessary to execute the duties of police officers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum five (5) years active duty policing experience

• Minimum two (2) years' experience with international training programs including coordinating, assessing, and conducting successful training in an international setting, preferably in North Africa or the Middle East

• Holds a police instructor certification/license from a recognized police training institution

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and conducting successful training using simultaneous interpretation

• No negative prior experience working with INL, and never removed from any USG mission or civilian policing activity

• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills

• Speaks, reads, and writes in fluent English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in French and/or Arabic (desired but not required)

3.2 ACTIVITY 2: SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND GEAR

The specialized equipment and gear needed to professionalize the investigation and emergency brigades are listed in Section II (Price Schedule) and detailed in Attachment 2 – Equipment

Specifications. All items shall be new, unused, and in original manufacturer packaging.

Additional Specifications Incorporated:

1. Bulletproof vests with plate carriers (CLIN 0001): Heavy-duty MOLLE carriers with

Level IV plates, quick-release systems, and adjustable cummerbunds for load-bearing in high-risk operations.

2. Protective eyewear (CLIN 0004): Shall include clear lenses for night/indoor use, smoke or grey lenses for daytime glare, and universal prescription insert (UPLC) capability.

3. Steel checkpoint control barricades (CLIN 0012): Bridge foot type required.

4. Metal traffic safety control spikes (CLIN 0015): Each spike's length shall be 8 meters

(highway width).

5. Traffic cones (CLIN 0013): Standard traffic cones; no additional specifications beyond standard.

6. High-power spotlights (CLIN 0017): Key specifications:

o Brightness: 1,000–90,000 lumens range (high-power outdoor capability) o Battery: Built-in Lithium-ion, minimum 2000mAh capacity o Charging: USB-C with 4–5 hour charging time o Beam Distance: High-performance LED o Durability: Water and dust resistant o Features: Multiple lighting modes (high, low, strobe), adjustable/swivel heads, foldable stand mounts for hands-free placement

4. DELIVERY AND LOGISTICS

4.1 Delivery Address

The vendor is responsible for delivery FOB Destination to the final delivery address:

Physical Delivery Address: Sin El Fil – Jesr El Basha – Martyr Philip El Doueihy Barrack

Lebanese Gendarmerie Unit's Command Lebanon VG6Q+M3C, Sin El Fil

Note: None of the items will be delivered to the U.S. Embassy. All items will be delivered directly from the port or airport to the ISF facility. The ISF POC clears the goods from the port/airport and the vendor transports them to the ISF facility directly.

Shipping Documents (BOL/AWB, Invoice and PKL) shall include:

Ship to / Consignee: International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Office INL American

Embassy Gemayel Str. Antelias El Metn Beirut 70840, Lebanon Tel: +961-4-542600

Notify Party Name and Address: American Embassy Mr. Isac Manassa Tel: +961-4-542600 Ext.

4570 / Cell: +961-3-117598 C/O Internal Security Forces of Lebanon Attn: General Fadi El Hajj

4.2 Delivery Timeline

All equipment listed in Activity 2 shall be delivered as soon as possible (ASAP) but not later than (NLT) 90 calendar days from receipt of the purchase order.

4.3 Donation Process

The items being acquired will be set aside for the contractor to utilize for training the ISF. Once the contract ends, INL will provide a transfer letter to the ISF transferring these items officially to the ISF. At that point, the items will be ISF property.

5. EXPORT CONTROL AND LICENSING COMPLIANCE

5.1 Contractor Responsibility

The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying, obtaining, and maintaining all export licenses, import permits, and regulatory authorizations required for the lawful export, shipment, and delivery of all items and services under this contract. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with all applicable U.S. and foreign export control laws, import regulations, trade sanctions, and end-use restrictions.

The Contractor shall determine which items under this contract are subject to export controls and shall identify all applicable regulatory frameworks, license requirements, and restrictions. The

Contractor shall obtain all required authorizations prior to any export, re-export, shipment, or transfer of items or technical data.

5.2 Quotation Requirements

As part of its quotation, the Contractor shall provide:

1. License and Regulatory Identification: For each item or category of items proposed, the Contractor shall identify all export control, import, and regulatory requirements that apply, including the specific regulatory framework, classification, and license type required (if any). If no license or authorization is required for a particular item, the

Contractor shall so state and provide the basis for that determination.

2. License Status: For any item requiring a license or authorization, the Contractor shall state whether the license has been obtained, is pending, or has not yet been applied for. If not yet obtained, the Contractor shall provide an estimated timeline for obtaining the required authorization and shall factor this timeline into the proposed delivery schedule.

3. Denied Parties Screening: The Contractor certifies that it has screened all parties to the transaction (including sub-suppliers, freight forwarders, and consignees) against applicable U.S. Government restricted and denied party lists and that no party is listed on any such list.

4. Compliance Capability: The Contractor shall describe its capability and processes for ensuring compliance with all applicable export control and import requirements throughout the performance of this contract.

5.3 End-Use and End-User Compliance

The Contractor shall ensure that all items delivered under this contract are used solely for the purposes described in this SOW and by the authorized end-user (Internal Security Forces of

Lebanon, Regional Gendarmerie Unit). The Contractor shall not re-export, transfer, or divert any items without prior written authorization from the U.S. Government.

5.4 Lebanese Import Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Lebanese import laws and regulations. The

Contractor shall coordinate with U.S. Embassy Beirut and the ISF to ensure all necessary import permits, end-user certificates, and customs documentation are obtained prior to shipment. The

Contractor shall factor any import licensing timelines into the proposed delivery schedule.

5.5 Sanctions Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable U.S. sanctions requirements. The Contractor certifies that no funds received under this contract will be used, directly or indirectly, for the benefit of any person, entity, or country subject to U.S. sanctions.

5.6 Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with applicable export control, import, licensing, or sanctions requirements may result in contract termination, referral for debarment or suspension proceedings, and/or referral to appropriate law enforcement authorities. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any fines, penalties, delays, or liabilities arising from its failure to identify or comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

IV. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

Purpose

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The

QASP provides a method for the COR to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objectives

Performance Objective SOW

Reference

Performance Threshold

Conduct capabilities and training needs assessment

Activity 1 Assessment completed and report submitted within agreed timeframe; addresses all SOW requirements

Submit curriculum, course schedules, work plans, and materials for approval

Activity 1 All materials submitted 30 days prior to training deployment; materials align with Lebanese context, laws, and internationally accepted standards

Performs all training services set forth in the

SOW

Activity 1 All required work is performed according to the requirements of the SOW and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is issued per training

Perform Post Training

Evaluation

Activity 1 80% of the participants pass the post training evaluation

Provide all deliverables required in the SOW

Activity 1 All required deliverables are timely shared with the COR

Final report Activity 1 Comprehensive report submitted within 20 business days of final training; includes executive summary, impact demonstration, problems/lessons learned, recommendations, names of students

Performance Objective SOW

Reference

Performance Threshold

Equipment specifications compliance

Activity 2 100% of items meet or exceed technical specifications; items are new

Surveillance Procedures

Monthly Performance Reviews: The COR shall conduct monthly performance reviews including progress against contract schedule, quality of deliverables submitted, complaint log review, corrective action status, and upcoming milestone preparation.

Complaint Management Process: (a) Government personnel observing unacceptable services shall immediately contact the COR. (b) COR completes documentation using standardized complaint form including: date, time, and location of incident; description of deficiency; impact on contract performance; photographic evidence (if applicable). (c) Invalid complaints: COR advises complainant and retains documentation. (d) Valid complaints: COR notifies contractor within 24 hours and establishes reasonable correction timeframe based on severity:

• Critical issues: 24–48 hours

• Major issues: 3–5 business days

• Minor issues: 7–10 business days (e) COR provides written notification for all valid complaints. (f) Contractor may challenge complaint validity within 48 hours with supporting evidence. (g) Complaints resolved when complainant confirms correction or

COR verifies completion. (h) Repeat complaints: COR notifies Contracting Officer after second occurrence of same deficiency for action under FAR 52.212-4 Inspection clause.

Surveillance Frequency:

• Continuous: Communication and coordination monitoring

• Upon Submission: Document review of all deliverables

• During Training: Observation and performance monitoring

• After Each Training: Post-training evaluation analysis, complaint tracking

• Upon Delivery: Equipment inspection and specifications verification

• Periodic: Site visits and stakeholder feedback collection

Documentation: All surveillance activities shall be documented in the contract file by the COR, including: inspection reports and checklists; deliverable review and approval records;

performance assessment notes; customer complaint records and resolution; test results and evaluation data; equipment inspection reports; correspondence with Contractor regarding performance issues.

Performance Assessment: The COR shall assess contractor performance as either Acceptable (meets or exceeds performance threshold) or Unacceptable (fails to meet performance threshold). When performance is rated as Unacceptable, the COR shall notify the

Contractor in writing and require corrective action. Continued unsatisfactory performance shall be reported to the Contracting Officer for appropriate contract remedies.

V. DATE AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (Summary)

Element Detail

Contract Effective

Date

Date of Contracting Officer's signature

Equipment Delivery

Deadline

NLT 90 calendar days after contract award

Performance Period 12 months from contract award

Training Location(s) ISF Academy in Aramoun OR ISF Mobile Forces premises in

Dbayeh, Lebanon

Equipment Delivery

Location

Sin El Fil – Jesr El Basha – Martyr Philip El Doueihy Barrack, Lebanese Gendarmerie Unit's Command, Lebanon

VI. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

The following provisions are incorporated by reference:

• FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Sep 2023)

• FAR 52.225-17 Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers (Feb 2000)

• FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

The following provisions are provided in full text:

DOSAR 652.206-70 Advocate for Competition/Ombudsman (Feb 2015)

(a) The Department of State's Advocate for Competition is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged first to contact the contracting officer for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Global Acquisition (GA) or a Regional Procurement

Support Office (RPSO), the GA Advocate for Competition, at AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov.

(2) For all others, the Department of State Advocate for Competition at cat@state.gov.

(b) The Department of State's Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition.

The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the

Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman at Trena N.

Mills, at (202) 704 2045. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition

Ombudsman at (703) 516-1680, by fax at (703) 875-6155, or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 603, SA-6, Washington, DC 20522-0602.

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VII. QUOTATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Sep 2023)

Pursuant to FAR 12.205(a)(1), the provision at FAR 52.212-1 is augmented as follows:

• Period for Acceptance of Quotations: Extended from 60 calendar days to 90 calendar days.

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• Preparation and Submission of Quotations: Each quotation shall consist of the following separate volumes:

VOLUME I – PRICE QUOTATION AND COMPLIANCE PACKAGE

Offerors shall submit a complete Price Quotation and compliance package as Volume I. Volume I shall be submitted as a separate volume from Volume II and shall not include any technical, management, or staffing information beyond what is strictly necessary to explain the pricing and billing structure.

Required Contents of Volume I:

Item Requirement

1. Price Schedule Complete the Price Breakdown table, providing pricing for all

CLINs.

2. Delivery Timeline Provide estimated delivery timeline in calendar days from contract award for equipment delivery.

3. Representations &

Certifications

Complete Attachment 3 (Representations & Certifications).

4. SAM Registration Include proof of active SAM registration. Required at time of award.

5. IRS Form W-14 Non-U.S. offerors claiming tax treaty exemption shall submit IRS

Form W-14.

6. Export and

Licensing

Compliance

Identify all export control, import, and regulatory requirements applicable to the items and services being proposed, including license types, classifications, and status of any required authorizations

7. Offeror

Information

Name, address, telephone number, and Unique Entity Identifier

(UEI).

VOLUME II – TECHNICAL QUOTATION

The Technical Quotation shall demonstrate the offeror's capability to meet all requirements of this solicitation. No pricing information shall appear in this volume.

1. Technical Capability

1.1 Equipment Specifications and Compliance

The Offeror shall provide:

• Technical details of all equipment and gear listed in Activity 2, demonstrating compliance with the specifications in Attachment 2 – Equipment Specifications;

• A compliance matrix cross-referencing each specification with the proposed product's specifications, indicating Full Compliance, Partial Compliance, or Exceeds Requirement;

• Manufacturer specification sheets and product literature for each item;

• Color photographs of proposed items;

• Warranty information for all equipment.

1.2 Delivery Plan and Timeline

The Offeror shall provide:

• A detailed delivery plan outlining the procedures for procuring, packing, transporting, and delivering all items to the delivery address in Lebanon;

• Estimated delivery timeline in calendar days from date of contract award;

• Description of the offeror's approach to customs clearance and coordination with U.S.

Embassy Beirut and ISF;

• Contingency plan for addressing potential delivery delays;

• Identification of all applicable export and import licensing requirements and the status of any required authorizations.

1.3 Training Plan

The Offeror shall provide:

• A training curriculum for all twelve (12) training courses, including topics, schedule, hands-on activities, and assessment methodology;

• Proposed schedule for all training iterations;

• Qualifications and experience of proposed Lead Trainer/Project Manager (Key

Personnel) and all proposed trainers, including CVs;

• Confirmation that the offeror can meet the required schedule and location;

• Description of training materials to be provided;

• Approach to curriculum development, including use of Lebanon/NEA-specific case studies;

• Plan for translation of all written materials into Arabic;

• Description of the pre-training assessment approach;

• Post-training evaluation methodology demonstrating how the 80% pass rate threshold will be measured.

1.4 Organizational Capability

The Offeror shall provide:

• Legal name, business address, and type of business entity;

• Description of core business activities relevant to law enforcement training and tactical equipment supply;

• Demonstrated experience as a prime contractor for similar training and equipment procurements;

• Description of existing operational capability in Lebanon, the Middle East, or North

Africa, if any;

• Export and regulatory compliance history and capability.

2. Past Performance

The Offeror shall demonstrate successful performance of comparable contracts performed within the past five (5) years (maximum 5 references). Comparable contracts are those that demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Delivery of law enforcement training programs to foreign government end-users;

• Supply of tactical/protective equipment to law enforcement or military organizations;

• International logistics and delivery of controlled articles;

• Training programs in the Middle East or North Africa region.

For each reference, provide:

• Contract/project title and description of supplies/services;

• Customer name and type (government, commercial, international organization);

• Contract value (approximate);

• Period of performance;

• Delivery/performance locations;

• Point of contact: name, title, email, and phone number;

• Relevance to this requirement (brief description).

Note: The Government may contact references not provided by the offeror and may use other sources of past performance information, including CPARS and other government databases.

Failure to furnish and deliver all requested information in accordance with these instructions may result in exclusion from further consideration pursuant to FAR 52.212-1(a).

VIII. EVALUATION

The Government will award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible

Offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the

Government, price and other factors considered.

EVALUATION FACTORS

The Government intends to utilize streamlined evaluation techniques under FAR 12.201-1 to promote efficiency.

PHASE 1: COMPLIANCE REVIEW (Pass/Fail)

Phase 1 is a threshold determination conducted on a pass/fail basis only. No qualitative assessment of technical merit, past performance, or price reasonableness will occur during Phase

1. Quotations will be reviewed solely to determine that:

1. All required volumes, CLINs, and information have been provided as required by this solicitation;

2. Representations & Certifications are complete;

3. Proof of active SAM registration is included;

4. Export and licensing compliance information is provided;

5. Complete pricing for all CLINs is provided (with exception of "if applicable" CLINs);

6. Delivery timeline is provided.

Quotations that do not pass the Compliance Review will not proceed to Phase 2.

PHASE 2: COMPARATIVE EVALUATION (Best Value)

The source selection will be conducted using the comparative evaluation method, as authorized under FAR 12.203. Comparative evaluation entails a direct comparison of two or more quotations to determine which offers the best value to the Government.

This is NOT a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. However, the

Government may award to the lowest-priced quotation if it is determined to offer the best overall value based on the evaluation criteria.

The Government may award to an offeror whose quotation offers superior technical capability and stronger past performance, even if that quotation is not the lowest-priced, provided the additional cost represents value to the Government.

1) Technical Capability

Technical capability will be evaluated based on the extent to which the offeror demonstrates the ability to perform the services and deliver the supplies described in the SOW. The Government will consider the offeror's proposed management approach, staffing and key personnel qualifications, technical approach, quality program, and compliance with specifications.

Emphasis will be placed on:

Sub-Factor Evaluation Focus

Equipment

Compliance

Degree to which proposed equipment meets or exceeds all specifications in Attachment 2 and Section III. All items must be new.

Training Plan Quality and comprehensiveness of the proposed training curriculum, instructor qualifications, hands-on components, language capability, and Lebanon-specific adaptation.

Delivery Plan Feasibility, detail, and risk mitigation of the proposed delivery approach, including regulatory compliance.

Staffing Qualifications and experience of the Lead Trainer/Project Manager

(Key Personnel) and proposed trainers.

Organizational

Capability

Relevant experience, regional presence or partnerships, and regulatory compliance capability.

2) Past Performance and Experience

Past performance will be evaluated to assess the offeror's demonstrated ability to successfully perform relevant contracts. Evaluation will focus on:

• Relevance of past contracts to this requirement;

• Quality of products delivered and training provided;

• Timeliness of delivery;

• Customer satisfaction;

• Record of compliance with contractual requirements.

If past performance information is not available or limited, the offeror's past performance will be rated as "Unknown." A rating of "Unknown" will not automatically disqualify an offer but may be treated as neutral in comparative assessments.

3) Price

Price will be evaluated for reasonableness on a CLIN-by-CLIN basis using the Independent

Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and through competition. The Government reserves the right to reject a quotation that is technically unacceptable or unreasonably high in price.

RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

The Government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including: a. Adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them; b. Ability to comply with the required delivery period; c.

Satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; d. Necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them; e. Necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; f. Otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations, including compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

IX. SCHEDULE AND CLAUSES

The following clauses are applicable to this acquisition:

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Clause Title Date

FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

Jan

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct

Clause Title Date

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

Nov

FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements Nov

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

FAR 52.229-6 Taxes – Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts Feb

FAR 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and

Representation

Jun

FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements

FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award

Management

Oct

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of…