19H08026Q0056_Solicitation Document.pdf

Dear Prospective Offeror:

Emhas.\y of the United Stales <dAmerica

Tegucigalpa MDC, August 12, 2026

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19H08026Q0056

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the Emergency Generator System. If you would like to submit a quotation, complete the required portions of the attached document and submit it following instructions below in Section 3 of the solicitation.

The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if needed.

Please consider the following schedule for the solicitation process:

• August 17, 2026, by End Of Day(Local time) Request access to Pre-Proposal and Site Visit to arrange entry to the building to tgubids@state.gov. Prospective offerors should send the full names and ID numbers of each one of their representatives for maximum of two (2) individuals per offeror.

• August 19, 2026, at 9:00am (Local time). Site visit at Morgue of the Forensic Medicine Directorate in Choluteca.

• August 20, 2026, by End Of Day(Local time) Submit questions in English to tgubids@stale.gov

• August 26, 2026, at 10:00am (Local time) Quotations due date. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Quotations must be in English and incomplete Quotations will not be accepted. Your quotation must be submitted electronically to tgubids(ci)c\·fate.gov. Please nan1e subject of your email "Quotation Enclosed -19H08026Q0056."

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

I. Form SF-18 on Page 1 - Blocks 1 le & f, 13,14,15, & 16.

2. Section I, Pricing on page 3.

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications marking section 52.204-26 on page 24.

4. Additional information as required in Section 3 on Page 18.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to complete their registration in SAM at https://www.sam.gov.

Any issues or concerns regarding registration should be communicated to tgubids(a),state.gov no later than the questions due date.

The selected awardee must obtain active SAM registration within the first six months of the contract's period of performance and maintain active SAM status for the entire duration of the contract. Failure to secure or maintain active SAM registration as required may result in the

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 18 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-18, RFQ Number 19H08026Q0056, Prices, Block 11e, & f

• Continuation To SF-18, RFQ Number 19H08026Q0056, 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.

19H08026Q0056

2. DATE ISSUED

08/12/2026

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PR16185593

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.

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

UNIT PRICE

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)

(a)

EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEM AS SPECIFIED AT

SOW/PWS

UNIT

(d)(c)

Lump Sum

(e)

GRAND TOTAL

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-18

RFQ NUMBER 19H08026Q0056

PRICES, BLOCK 11e & f

I. STATEMENT OF WORK

A. The purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is for supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of one (1) complete standby Emergency generator system for the Morgue of the Forensic Medicine Directorate in Choluteca, Honduras, in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Statement of Work (SOW)

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

C. All prices must be in USD.

D. The Contractor shall consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. Any lost or damaged items during shipment shall be replaced by the contractor upon notification.

E. All equipment provided shall be clean, in new condition and must be in the normal operating ranges. No grey market or refurbished products.

II. PRICING

The price shall include all equipment, materials, transportation, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, warranty documentation, and all other items necessary to provide a complete operational standby emergency diesel generator system.

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.

Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total

Standby Emergency Diesel Generator System (including generator, ATS, generator-mounted main circuit breaker, fuel tank, control panel, batteries, battery charger, accessories, and all equipment necessary for a complete system)

1 Each $ $

Installation, testing, and commissioning (including all labor, electrical materials, conduits, conductors, fittings, grounding

1 Lump Sum $ $ materials, mounting hardware, startup, testing, commissioning, cleanup, and required project documentation).

Transportation and Delivery of Generator System in Choluteca, Choluteca.

1 Service $ $

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 19H08026Q0056

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 11

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

A. The Contractor shall provide to the U.S. Government a Standby Emergency Generator System, including delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning 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 them to the location set forth in Place of Delivery of this SOW. The firm fixed price shall include all equipment, materials, transportation, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, warranty documentation, and all other items necessary to provide a complete operational standby emergency diesel generator system.

I. SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, install, test, and commission one (1) complete standby emergency diesel generator system meeting or exceeding the following minimum requirements.

Item Specification Minimum Requirement

Generator Type Standby Emergency Diesel Generator Rated Output Minimum 100 kW Standby Engine Type Diesel Engine Speed 1,800 RPM Voltage 208/120 VAC Phase Three-Phase Frequency 60 Hz

Enclosure Factory-installed sound-attenuated, weatherproof enclosure

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

Factory-supplied Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), compatible with the generator's rated output and the facility electrical distribution system. The ATS shall provide automatic transfer of the electrical load upon utility power failure and automatic retransfer upon restoration of utility power.

The ATS shall be furnished completely with all controls, wiring, and accessories necessary for proper operation.

Fuel Tank Factory-installed base-mounted fuel tank capable of supporting normal generator operation.

Starting System Electric starting system with batteries and automatic battery charger

Control Panel Digital generator control panel with monitoring, alarms, and automatic operation

Main Circuit Breaker

Factory-installed generator-mounted main circuit breaker, sized by the manufacturer for the generator's rated output. The circuit breaker shall provide overload and short-circuit protection and shall be suitable for the generator's electrical characteristics.

Accessories Complete with all accessories required for installation and operation

Item Specification Minimum Requirement

Installation, Testing and Commissioning Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, conductors, fittings, mounting hardware, grounding materials, connectors, fasteners, consumables, and any other materials necessary to provide a complete, fully operational standby emergency diesel generator system, including but not limited to:

Installation of the generator on the existing concrete pad or a new pad if required.

Installation of the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).

Complete electrical power and control wiring between the generator and

ATS.

Installation of conduits, conductors, fittings, and terminations.

Equipment grounding and bonding in accordance with applicable electrical codes.

Fuel system connections.

Exhaust system installation.

Startup, testing, and commissioning.

Operational testing under load.

Adjustment and calibration of all equipment.

Cleanup of the work area.

Demonstrate automatic transfer and retransfer operation of the ATS under simulated utility power failure conditions.

Notes:

1. During the scheduled site visit, each offeror shall determine the required cable lengths, cable types, and conductor sizes based on the proposed equipment and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the minimum technical requirements of this

SOW.

2. All offerors shall identify the proposed layout of all equipment within the concrete pad area. A sketch identifying the proposed equipment layout, conduit routes, electrical wiring, and other relevant technical information shall be included with the proposal.

II. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall provide the manufacturer's written warranty covering the standby emergency diesel generator for a minimum of two (2) years or 500 operating hours, whichever occurs first, unless a longer manufacturer’s standard warranty is provided, beginning on the date of final Government acceptance. The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) shall be covered by a minimum one (1) year manufacturer's warranty.

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. DELIVERABLES

Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall be provided in both printed and electronic (PDF) format in Spanish.

At project completion, the Contractor shall provide:

• Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

• Manufacturer's Technical Manuals.

• Electrical Wiring Diagrams.

• Recommended Preventive Maintenance Schedule.

• Parts List.

• Factory Test Reports.

• Warranty Documentation.

• Minimum four hours operator training in Spanish.

IV. DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall deliver all ordered items to the Choluteca's Morgue The delivery address is: Morgue from the Forensic Medicine Directorate, Barrio El Hospital, 7ª Calle N, 14 Avenida O, (13.302557-87.201851), Choluteca, Choluteca, Honduras

V. 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.

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

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

E. The Standby Emergency Diesel Generator shall be delivered, installed, tested, and commissioned at the location no later than forty five (45) calendar days after receipt of the award notification.

V. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND TAX EXEMPTIONS

The U.S. Government will assist the Contractor in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Honduras

The Contractor shall comply with Sections 38-40 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2778-2780) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-

130) as required, for the prosecution of work under this contract at no additional cost to the Government. Failure to be in compliance with AECA and ITAR by date planned for commencement of contract performance as well as during the entire performance of work under this contract may result in contract termination. Any penalties rendered to the Contractor, as a direct result of being found non-compliance with AECA and ITAR, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. For additional information on AECA and ITAR, see http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/.

The Contractor shall comply with license requirements of the Commerce Control List and any Export Administrative Regulations (EAR), which may apply.

The Contractor must include and arrange all local, port handling and other fees associated with delivery to the destination.

VI. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

• The Contractor shall ensure all equipment is assembled and operating properly.

• The Contractor shall perform cleanup and dispose of all packaging and debris.

• The Government will verify the successful automatic transfer and retransfer of the electrical load during functional testing of the ATS.

• The inspection and acceptance of the Equipment shall be performed by the U.S.

Government upon the installation in Choluteca, Honduras.

• The payment(s) to the Contractor shall be made following satisfactory inspection and acceptance of products by the Requesting Office in Tegucigalpa. All equipment delivered and installation performed shall conform exactly to the standard.

http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/

• The Contractor shall notify the U.S. Government five (5) business days before the completion of the installation. Requesting Agency will have two (2) days to inspect and accept all items. The designated representative of the US Embassy in Honduras will be responsible for carrying out at least the following checks of the required elements:

o Quantities o Compliance with the offered technical specifications.

o Correct operation of the required elements

VII. 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 furnishing, supply and installation of Emergency Generator System set forth in the scope of work.

2 thru 9 ____ 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.

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

(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.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2026) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

“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 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 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 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.

(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 https://www.irs.gov/w14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.229-11#FAR_52_229_11 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim 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 (NOV 2023)

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)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED,

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (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)

https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

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.

(End of clause)

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

(End of clause)

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.

(End of clause)

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) or 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 2 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 including equipment delivery, materials, transportation, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, warranty procedures, 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 services furnished under this contract for a minimum period of two (2) years or 500 operating hours, whichever occurs first, unless a longer manufacturer’s standard warranty is provided, 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)

52.237-1 SITE VISIT (FEB 2026)

The site visit will be held on August 19, 2026, at 9:00am (local time) at Morgue of the Forensic Medicine Directorate in Choluteca. (location). Prospective offerors/quoters should contact tgubids@state.gov for additional information or to arrange entry to the building.

https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl mailto:tgubids@state.gov

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.

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.

(c) 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 (DEVIATION DATE)

(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…