19H08026Q0049_Solicitation Document.pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 18 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-18, RFQ Number 19H08026Q0049, Prices, Block 11e, & f

• Continuation To SF-18, RFQ Number 19H08026Q0049, Schedule of

Supplies/Services, Block 11b Description/Specifications/Work Statement

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

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

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 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR

Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

PAGE OF PAGESREQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS x IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE 1 34

1. REQUEST NO.

19H08026Q0049

2. DATE ISSUED

08/12/2026

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PR16088152

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY

AMERICAN EMBASSY TEGUCIGALPA

GSO, ACQUISITIONS UNIT, ATTN: GSO

TEGUCIGALPA

HONDURAS

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION x OTHER (See Schedule)

9. DESTINATION

NAME

Luis Calix

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

AMERICAN EMBASSY TEGUCIGALPA

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS

Barrio Parcaltagua, Avenida Los Proceres, ATTN: NAS

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

TEGUCIGALPA

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

08/26/2026

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

pkgBallistic Laboratory Equipment & Supplies as per SOW

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

d. CALENDAR DAYS

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNERb. STREET ADDRESS

b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY

a. NAME (Type or print)

AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) NUMBER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)(a)

1 $1 $

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-18

RFQ NUMBER 19H08026Q0049

PRICES, BLOCK 11 e & f

I. STATEMENT OF WORK

A. The purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is to for Ballistic laboratory equipment and supplies, as provided in the specifications attached to enhance the evidence analysis capacity of Government of Honduras forensic laboratories in accordance with this Statement of Work.

B. This contract shall be effective on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature and shall remain in full force and effect until all items are received and accepted by the U.S.

Government in accordance with the contract delivery date

II. PRICING

The quoted price shall include all direct and indirect costs associated with performance under this order, including, but not limited to, profit, shipping and delivery charges, export requirements, insurance, and any other related expenses.

Prices submitted shall be firm and fixed and shall not be subject to adjustment, escalation, or modification after contract award.

Item Description QTY Unit Unit Price Total 1 Remote Firing Platform with

Cart designed to put distance between the examiner and the suspect faulty firearm from any firearm testing location - Please refer to SOW for specifications

2 each $ $

2 Inertia Bullet Puller brand name or equal to SmartRealoader - Please refer to SOW for specifications

6 each $ $

3 Exhaust Ventilation System for Bullet Recovery Tank with Installation Included - Please refer to SOW for specifications

2 each $ $

4 Certified Stainless-Steel Measurement Ruler, 1000 mm (1 m), hardened, corrosion-resistant, with metric and 1/32-inch graduations - Please refer to SOW for specifications

2 each $ $

5 Ballistic Trajectory Reconstruction Kit, LTF200 - Please refer to SOW for specifications

2 each $ $

6 Hearing protection Brand name or equal to Peltor Bull’s Eye. 35-100db - Please refer to SOW for specifications

24 each $ $

7 Ballistic Protective Vest with Armor Plates - Please refer to SOW for specifications

8 each $ $

8 Protective Leather Aprons for Firearms and Toolmarks Laboratory - Please refer to SOW for specifications

12 each $ $

9 Transportation to Tegucigalpa, Honduras 1 lot $ $

GRAND TOTAL $

III. 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.

CONTINUATION TO SF-18,

RFQ NUMBER 19H08026Q0049

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 11

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

A. The Contractor shall provide to the U.S. Government the equipment in strict compliance with the specifications at the agreed upon firm fixed price. In the event of non-compliance with the specifications, the U.S. Government reserves the right to demand correction(s) or reject this requirement in its entirety.

B. Contractor shall perform the pre-delivery inspection of the equipment and deliver it to the location set forth at Delivery Schedule of this SOW. The firm fixed price shall include the equipment, pre-delivery inspection, certificates of origin, operator’s manuals, warranty certificates and any other documentation mandated by the destination country.

All manuals shall be furnished in English and Spanish.

C. All prices must be in USD.

I. SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description Unit Quantity Picture for reference

Remote Firing Platform with Cart designed to put distance between the examiner and the suspect faulty firearm from any firearm testing location:

- Adjusts within seconds to any size firearm, from model 91 Mosin Nagant rifle to pocket derringer.

- Accepts Semi-auto weapons with full magazine in place.

- Simple lever switch actuates a pneumatic cylinder and soft rubber gripper to hold buttstock or handgun grips w/300 lbs force.

- Firearm can be discharged from local position for recoil isolation or remotely if suspect faulty weapon.

- The remote platform is mounted on a custom designed cart that rolls out of the way when not in use.

- Installation, safety and operational training manuals required in Spanish and English.

- Minimum 12 months manufacturer warranty.

each 2

Inertia Bullet Puller (brand name or equal to SmartRealoader):

- Hand-operated inertia bullet puller designed for the safe disassembly of small-arms cartridges. The tool shall allow the separation of bullets from cartridge cases through inertial force without damaging reusable components. Compatible with a variety of calibers through the use of appropriate collets or cartridge holders.

each 6

Exhaust Ventilation System for Bullet Recovery Tank with Installation:

- Provide, deliver, install, test, and commission a complete exhaust ventilation system for a bullet recovery tank used in a forensic ballistics laboratory to capture, extract, and safely discharge airborne contaminants generated during firearm discharge and projectile recovery operations.

- Installation, safety and operational training manuals required in Spanish and English.

- Minimum 12 months manufacturer warranty

Certified Stainless-Steel Measurement Ruler:

- Precision measurement ruler manufactured from hardened stainless steel.

- Corrosion-resistant and suitable for long-term use in controlled laboratory environments.

- Total length: 1000 mm (1 meter)

- Metric scale: Graduated in millimeters

(mm).

- Imperial scale: Graduated in 1/32-inch increments.

Ballistic Trajectory Reconstruction Kit, LTF200, LTF200 Contents:

1- DMANGLE Digital Angle Finder, 1- DRP10 Digital Protractor, 1- Angle Bracket, 1- Protractor Laser Mount, 1- Sunpak Model Tripod, 1- Tripod Adapter, 1- Tripod Extension Rod, 2- Mounting Magnets, 1- Counter balance bottle, 32 oz., 1- LTF201 Trajectory Rod Set (4 Penetrating, 4 Photography), 1- LTF200EC Elastic Cord Set, 6 Spools (LTF200Y - 2 Yellow; LTF200N - 2 Orange; LTF200S -1 Reflective Silver; LTF200G - 1 Fluorescent Green), 1- Centering Cone Set, 8 Cones, 1- LTF100RLZ Red Laser 5mW, 1- LTF200GLZ Green Laser 5mW, 1- Acrylic Photo Card, 1- SEM20N SIRCHMARK™ Orange Acrylic Evidence Marker, Bag of 20, 1- SEM20Y SIRCHMARK™ Yellow Acrylic Evidence Marker, Bag of 20, 1- SKC20 StikkiCLIPS® White Plastic, Pack of 20, 1- SKD50 StikkiDOTS® Reusable Wax Dots, Pack of 50, 1- PEN15VS Short Plastic Photo Numbers (1-15), 1- PPS401 Vinyl Photo Evidence Scale, Gray, 10 each, 1- PPS202 Photo Measure Identifier Booklet, 1-15 & North Indicator with 2cm scale, 10 sheets, 1- PIM700 Photo ID Markers, Blank w/scale, 50 x 4 sheets, 1- PNBR100 Label Circles, A-D, 0-9, 4 sheets, 11 ea. label, 1- SK900 Steel Tape Measure, Manual (100ft./30m), 1- Marker Sharpie® Fine Point Black, 1- LTF200C

5.11 RUSH 24 Backpack.

Hearing protection earmuffs (Brand name or equal to Peltor Bull’s Eye):

- Over-the-head design with adjustable headband.

- Operational noise attenuation range suitable for environments from approximately 35 dB to 100 dB exposure levels.

- Manufacturer documentation and user instructions.

- Minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty.

each 24

Ballistic Protective Vest with Armor Plates:

- Outer carrier vest

- Front ballistic armor plate

- Rear ballistic armor plate

- New, unused, commercial-grade equipment.

- Vest and armor plate system shall provide handgun and rifle ballistic protection in accordance with recognized ballistic resistance standards.

- Vest and armor plate system shall provide handgun and rifle ballistic protection in accordance with recognized ballistic resistance standards.

- Vendor shall provide sizing guidance.

- Lightweight construction to maximize user mobility.

- Resistant to moisture, normal wear, and environmental exposure.

- Easy-to-clean surfaces.

- Minimum 5-year warranty on ballistic panels/plates and minimum 1-year warranty on carrier, or manufacturer standard.

- User manual.

- Manufacturer documentation.

each 8

Protective Leather Aprons for Firearms and Toolmarks Laboratory:

- Primary material: 100% genuine cowhide split leather

- Leather grade: Industrial-grade, full split or top-grain leather

- Thickness: 1.2 mm – 1.6 mm minimum

- Finish: Smooth or lightly textured, oil- and abrasion-resistant treated surface

- Heat resistance: Moderate resistance suitable for incidental heat/sparks (non-flame immersion use)

- Lining (optional): Cotton or polyester inner lining for comfort and sweat absorption

- Standard coverage size: Minimum: 90 cm (length) × 60 cm (width), Preferred: 100 cm (length) × 70 cm (width)

- Coverage area: Chest to mid-thigh or knee-level protection depending on height adjustment each 12

- Edge finishing: Hemmed or reinforced leather-bound edges to prevent fraying

- Resistant to abrasion from metal tools and firearm components

- Provides protection against sharp edges and minor mechanical impact

- Surface must be wipe-clean with mild detergent or alcohol-based wipes

II. WARRANTY

In accordance with the Contractor’s proposal, the vendor’s offer should include a 1-year written warranty from shipment date for every item of equipment requested. It should cover any defect or deficiency that may occur during normal use.

All items provided under this order must fully comply with the requested technical specifications.

If any item is found not to meet the required specifications, the requesting agency reserves the right to return the non-compliant item(s) to the vendor at no additional cost.

The vendor shall be responsible for evaluating the returned item(s) and providing a replacement that meets the required specifications. All costs associated with the return, transportation, and replacement of non-compliant items shall be borne by the vendor, with no expense incurred by the requesting agency.

Vendor should provide phone or email technical support during warranty period to resolve questions related to operation of equipment.

III. DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall deliver all ordered items to the USG Warehouse. The delivery address is: Ave. Jose Marti entre Blvd Morazán y Blvd, Ave Los Próceres, Frente a Jetstereo, contiguo a Cortitelas, Tegucigalpa M.D.C., Honduras

B. Any Contractor personnel involved with the delivery of the items shall comply with standard U.S. Embassy regulations for receiving supplies. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be responsible for instructing contractor personnel at the time deliveries are made. Prior notice of at least 7 days will be required.

D. Any lost or damaged items during transportation shall be replaced by the contractor upon notification.

E. All items provided should be in new condition and must be in the normal operating ranges. No grey market or refurbished products.

III. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (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 Objective Scope of Work

Pages Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all services set forth in the scope of work.

2 thru 10

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month.

1. SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

2. STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one

(1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), if any of the services exceed the standard.

3. PROCEDURES.

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The

COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-4

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2026) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

“none”

52.212-5 [RESERVED] (JAN 2026)

ADD THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE IN FULL TEXT:

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (AUG 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C.

7701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c)

(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim

Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying.

In the absence of a completed IRS Form W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request.

Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.

(2) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding, and certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax then the Contractor shall–

(i) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and

(ii) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.

(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C- 1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C.

5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—

(1) Included in the contract price; nor

(2) Reimbursed.

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(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

(End of clause)

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) CLAUSES ARE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JAN 2026)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2026)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JAN 2026)

52.204-18 [RESERVED] (JAN 2026)

52.204-25 [RESERVED] (JAN 2026)

52.204-27 [RESERVED] (JAN 2026)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS (JAN 2026)

52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS (JAN 2026)

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52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

(FEB 2026)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2026)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (FEB

2026)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF

CONTRACT (FEB 2026)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (JAN 2026)

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (AUG 2025)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (FEB 2026)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (FEB 2026)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (AUG 2025)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (JAN 2026)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (JAN 2026)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (JAN 2026)

THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2026)

The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (JAN 2026)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract.

52.232-11 EXTRAS (FEB 2026)

Except as otherwise provided in this contract, no payment for extras shall be made unless such extras and the price therefor have been authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (FEB 2026)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

52.247-17 CHARGES (FEB 2026)

In no event shall charges under this contract be in excess of charges based on the Contractor’s lowest rate available to the general public, or be in excess of charges based on rates otherwise tendered to the Government by the Contractor for the same type of service.

52.247-21 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE (FEB 2026)

(a) The Contractor assumes responsibility for all damage or injury to persons or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, and operation of the Contractor’s vehicles or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees and agents.

(b) The Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense, shall maintain adequate public liability and property damage insurance during the continuance of this contract, insuring the Contractor against all claims for injury or damage.

(c) The Contractor shall maintain Workers’ Compensation and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor’s own employees and agents.

(d) The Government shall in no event be liable or responsible for damage or injury to any person or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, or operation of any vehicle or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees and agents in performing under this contract, and the Government shall be indemnified and saved harmless against claims for damage or injury in such cases.

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)

Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1) Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);

2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

(End of clause)

652.215-70 RESERVED (FEB 2026)

652.229-70 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION STATEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS WITHIN THE

UNITED STATES (JUL 1988)

This is to certify that the item(s) covered by this contract is/are for export solely for the use of the U.S. Foreign Service Post identified in the contract schedule.

The Contractor shall use a photocopy of this contract as evidence of intent to export. Final proof of exportation may be obtained from the agent handling the shipment. Such proof shall be accepted in lieu of payment of excise tax.

652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE)

(AUG 1999)

(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm fixed price stated in this contract.

(b) Invoice Submission. The Contractor shall submit invoices via E-Invoicing as per instructions at the time of Award. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).

(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the contractor’s address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:

EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AUG 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(a) The COR for this contract is USG Program Assistant.

652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contractor warrants the following:

(1) That is has obtained authorization to operate and do business in the country or countries in which this contract will be performed;

(2) That is has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required to perform this contract; and,

(3) That it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the performance of this contract.

(b) If the party actually performing the work will be a subcontractor or joint venture partner, then such subcontractor or joint venture partner agrees to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this clause.

652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

Any notice or request relating to this contract given by either party to the other shall be in writing. Said notice or request shall be mailed or delivered by hand to the other party at the address provided in the schedule of the contract. All modifications to the contract must be made in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2026)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include:

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), NCAGE, and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(7) A completed solicitation, in which the SF-18 cover page (Blocks 11e & f, 13,14,15, and 16 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out.

(8) Name of a Project Manager who understands written and spoken English;

(9) List of clients over the past 3 years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references limited to no more than 5 references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services in Honduras, then the offeror shall provide its international experience. Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client’s contact person.

(10) Evidence that the offeror can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work.

(11) The offeror’s strategic plan for deliver the Ballistic laboratory equipment and supplies to include but not limited to:

a) A work plan taking into account all work elements in the Performance Work Statement.

b) Identify types and quantities of equipment, supplies and materials required for performance of services under this contract. Identify if the offeror already possesses the listed items and their condition for suitability and if not already possessed or inadequate for use, how and when the items will be obtained.

c) Plan of ensuring quality of services including but not limited to contract administration and oversight;

• If insurance is required by the solicitation, a copy of the Certificate of Insurance(s), or

• A statement that the Contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.

(12) The Contractor shall provide a written warranty covering all goods and/or services furnished under this contract for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the Government. The warranty shall clearly define its terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions (if any), and the process for obtaining warranty service. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, repair or replace any defective goods or correct any deficiencies in workmanship or materials covered by the warranty.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOLICITATION

PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR

STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION. (JAN 2026)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JAN 2026)

52.204-16 [RESERVED] (JAN 2026)

52.211-1 [RESERVED] (JULY 2025)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2026)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (FEB 2026)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND

VEGETATION (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

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THE FOLLOWING DOSAR PROVISION(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

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 office for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) or a Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/LM/AQM 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, Post Management Counselor, at SteckleyJJ@state.gov. For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. 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) 516-1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.

mailto:AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov mailto:cat@state.gov mailto:SteckleyJJ@state.gov

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (JAN 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be lowest priced technically acceptable offer to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION FACTORS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISION(S) NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

THE FOLLOWING FAR PROVISION(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JAN 2026)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.202(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.225-17 EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS (FEB 2000)

If the Government receives offers in more than one currency, the Government will evaluate offers by converting the foreign currency to United States currency using the exchange rate used by the Embassy in effect as follows:

(a) For acquisitions conducted using sealed bidding procedures, on the date of bid opening.

(b) For acquisitions conducted using negotiation procedures—

(1) On the date specified for receipt of offers, if award is based on initial offers;

otherwise

(2) On the date specified for receipt of proposal revisions.

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.204-24 [RESERVED] (JAN 2026)

52.204-26 [RESERVED] (JAN 2026)

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (JAN 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL

LAW (JAN 2026)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 [RESERVED] (JAN 2026)

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS – NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (AUG 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

Specified Federal procurement payment means any payment made pursuant to a contract with a foreign contracting party that is for goods, manufactured or produced, or services provided in a foreign country that is not a party to an international procurement agreement with the United States. For purposes of the prior sentence, a foreign country does not include an outlying area.

United States person as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30) means—

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if—

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) Unless exempted, there is a 2 percent tax of the amount of a specified Federal procurement payment on any foreign person receiving such payment. See 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c) Exemptions from withholding under this provision are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C- 1(d)(5) through (7). The Offeror would claim an exemption from the withholding by using the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14 . Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

The IRS Form W-14 is provided to the acquiring agency rather than to the IRS.

(d) For purposes of withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C, the Offeror represents that—

(1) It [__]is [__]is not a foreign person; and

(2) If the Offeror indicates “is” in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then the Offeror represents that—I am claiming on the IRS Form W-14 [____] a full exemption, or [____] partial or no exemption [Offeror shall select one] from the excise tax.

(e) If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then—

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror shall submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment.

(f) If the Offeror selects “is” in paragraph (d)(1) and “partial or no exemption” in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror will be subject to withholding in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in any resulting contract.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the…