19LG7525Q0001-00002.pdf

This is an amendment to solicitation 19LG7525Q0001 issued by the American Embassy in Riga, Latvia, with an effective date of 02/14/2025. The amendment serves two main purposes: 1) to confirm certification that contractors are not in violation of Executive Order 14173 regarding illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity, and 2) to incorporate a provision certification regarding compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws in Section 3 of the solicitation.

The document includes detailed instructions for janitorial services contractors, requiring them to submit information such as: a Project Manager who understands English, proof of business operations in Latvia or plans to establish within 30 days, SAM registration, past performance references for the last 3 years, evidence of necessary resources, required licenses/permits, and a strategic janitorial services plan. The plan must address work elements, equipment/supplies, quality control, and insurance requirements. Contractors must certify they comply with anti-discrimination laws and do not operate any DEI programs that violate federal anti-discrimination laws, with this certification being subject to the False Claims Act under 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).