RFQ - 19TH2026Q0006 - Supplies.pdf

Embassy of the United States of America

Bangkok, Thailand

November 5, 2025

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19TH2026Q0006

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for supplies. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on this letter.

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

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation in writing to Ramon Menendez-Carreira, Contracting Officer, email: BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov. Questions must be written in English. Closing date for question submission will be on November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Bangkok local time).

Quotations are due by November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Bangkok local time). No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Quotation Enclosed for RFQ#19TH2026Q0006 – Supplies” along with samples to the following address:

U.S. Embassy Bangkok Ref: RFQ#19TH2026Q0006 ATTN: GSO/Procurement Office 120 – 122 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Please use the following address if the quotation and samples are delivered by hand:

U.S. Embassy Bangkok Ref: RFQ#19TH2026Q0006 ATTN: GSO/Procurement Office mailto:BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov

Office Phone Number: 02-205-5320 93/1, 5th Floor, Tower A, GPF Witthayu Building, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

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

1. SF-1449

2. Section 1, Pricing

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information and samples as required in Section 3

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR

4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given.

Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Sincerely, Ramon Menendez-Carreira

Contracting Officer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19TH2026Q0006, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19TH2026Q0006, Schedule Of

Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses – FAR Clauses Prescribed in Part 12

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

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions – FAR Provisions Prescribed in Part 12

• 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

SECTION 5 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 27

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

19TH2026Q0006

Ramon Menendez-Carreira 662-205-5320

U.S. Embassy Bangkok (See Attached)

1 Supplies 1 all

(See Attached)

11/05/2025

11/20/2025

04:00 PM

U.S. Embassy Bangkok GSO/Procurement 120-122 Wireless Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19TH2026Q0006

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. The Contractor shall furnish and deliver supplies listed in the contract to U.S.

Embassy Bangkok in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein.

B. The contract type will be an indefinite-quantity indefinite-delivery type of contract under which may be placed firm-fixed price delivery orders.

C. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation necessary to deliver the required items to the U.S. Embassy located in Bangkok, Thailand.

D. All prices are in Thai Baht.

E. 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.

II. BASE PERIOD PRICES

Line Item Description Unit Unit Price Est. Quantity* Total Price

Natural brown interfolded paper towels, 2-ply, 190

mm. x 250 mm./sheet, 250 sheets/package, 24 packages/carton CT 830

White interfolded paper towels, 2-ply, 245 mm. x 210 mm./sheet, 250 sheets/package, 24 package/carton CT 450

White facial tissues, 2-ply, 215 mm. x 206 mm./sheet, 170 sheets/box, 36 boxes/carton CT 12

Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm.

– 100 mm. x 39-42 m. CT 650

L/roll, 6 rolls/package, 12 packages/carton

Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm.

– 100 mm. x 39-42 m.

L/roll, 12 rolls/package 6 package/carton CT 650

Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm.

x 220 mm., 300 m. L/roll, 12 rolls/carton CT 130

Clear plastic garbage bags, 24 in. x 28 in., 25 kgs/bundle BD 5

Clear plastic garbage bags, 25 in. x 25 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 35 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle BD 110

Clear plastic garbage bags, 40 in. x 48 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 13 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle BD 100

Clear plastic garbage bags, 50 in. x 50 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 10 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle BD 5

Black plastic garbage bags, 24 in. x 28 in., 25 kgs/bundle BD 30

Black plastics garbage bags, 36 in. x 45 in., 25 kgs/bundle BD 30

Food grade paper cone cups, 4 oz., 200 cups/package, 25 packages/carton CT 54

Food grade paper cups with handle, 8 oz., 50 cups/roll, 40 rolls/carton CT 3

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 6

in. x 6 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, size 8 in. x 8 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 8

in. x 12 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 12

in. x 16 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 14

in. x 20 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Antibacterial liquid hand soap, clear sky scent or equivalent, 3.8 liters/bottle, 4 bottles/carton CT 152

Grand Total *This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

III. FIRST OPTION YEAR PRICES

Line Item Description Unit Unit Price Est. Quantity* Total Price

Natural brown interfolded paper towels, 2-ply, 190

mm. x 250 mm./sheet, 250 sheets/package, 24 packages/carton CT 830

White interfolded paper towels, 2-ply, 245 mm. x CT 450

210 mm./sheet, 250 sheets/package, 24 package/carton

White facial tissues, 2-ply, 215 mm. x 206 mm./sheet, 170 sheets/box, 36 boxes/carton CT 12

Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm.

– 100 mm. x 39-42 m.

L/roll, 6 rolls/package, 12 packages/carton CT 650

Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm.

– 100 mm. x 39-42 m.

L/roll, 12 rolls/package 6 package/carton CT 650

Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm.

x 220 mm., 300 m. L/roll, 12 rolls/carton CT 130

Clear plastic garbage bags, 24 in. x 28 in., 25 kgs/bundle BD 5

Clear plastic garbage bags, 25 in. x 25 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 35 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle BD 110

Clear plastic garbage bags, 40 in. x 48 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 13 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle BD 100

Clear plastic garbage bags, 50 in. x 50 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 10 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle BD 5

Black plastic garbage bags, 24 in. x 28 in., 25 kgs/bundle BD 30

Black plastics garbage bags, 36 in. x 45 in., 25 kgs/bundle BD 30

Food grade paper cone cups, 4 oz., 200 cups/package, 25 packages/carton CT 54

Food grade paper cups with handle, 8 oz., 50 cups/roll, 40 rolls/carton CT 3

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 6

in. x 6 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, size 8 in. x 8 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 8

in. x 12 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 12

in. x 16 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 14

in. x 20 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle BD 100

Antibacterial liquid hand soap, clear sky scent or equivalent, 3.8 liters/bottle, 4 bottles/carton CT 152

Grand Total *This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER 19TH2026Q0006

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

I. The Contractor shall deliver the following items to U.S. Embassy Bangkok:

Item Description

Natural brown interfolded paper towels, 2-ply, 190 mm. x 250 mm./sheet, 250 sheets/package, 24 packages/carton

White interfolded paper towels, 2-ply, 245 mm. x 210 mm./sheet, 250 sheets/package, 24 package/carton

White facial tissues, 2-ply, 215 mm. x 206 mm./sheet, 170 sheets/box, 36 boxes/carton

Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm. – 100 mm. x 39-42 m. L/roll, 6 rolls/package, 12 packages/carton

05 Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm. – 100 mm., 12 rolls/package 6 package/carton 06 Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm. x 220 mm., 300 m. L/roll, 12 rolls/carton 07 Clear plastic garbage bags, 24 in. x 28 in., 25 kgs/bundle

Clear plastic garbage bags, 25 in. x 25 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 35 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle

Clear plastic garbage bags, 40 in. x 48 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 13 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle

Clear plastic garbage bags, 50 in. x 50”, for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 10 bags/package, 25 packages/bundle

11 Black plastic garbage bags, 24 in. x 28 in., 25 kgs/bundle 12 Black plastics garbage bags, 36 in. x 45 in., 25 kgs/bundle 13 Food grade paper cone cups, 4 oz., 200 cups/package, 25 packages/carton 14 Food grade paper cups with handle, 8 oz., 50 cups/roll, 40 rolls/carton

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 6 in. x 6 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, size 8 in. x 8 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 8 in. x 12 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 12 in. x 16 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 14 in. x 20 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 kg/bundle

Antibacterial liquid hand soap, clear sky scent or equivalent, 3.8 liters/bottle, 4 bottles/carton

II. MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITIES

For each effective year of the contract, the U.S. government guarantees a minimum order of 100,000 Thai Baht under this contract. The maximum amount ordered under each year of the contract will not exceed 3,600,000 Thai Baht.

Orders may be issued orally by the Contracting Officer but will be confirmed in writing within three business days of the date the order is placed.

III. DELIVERY LOCATION AND TIME

A. The Contractor shall deliver all ordered items to two locations. Depending on each delivery order’s shipping instructions, delivery addresses are as follows:

GSO Expendable Supplies Section U.S. Embassy Bangkok ATTN: Receiving Office 33 Rajdamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand

Department of Administration, WRAIR-AFRIMS U.S. Embassy Bangkok ATTN: Supply Office 315/6 Rajvithi Road, Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400 Thailand

Consignee address shall be as follows:

American Embassy 120 Wireless Road Lumpini Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand

B. The Contractor shall deliver all ordered items no later than the date specified on the delivery orders. The Contractor will be given at least three working days to deliver the items to the destination specified in the delivery order.

C. 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 three working days will be required.

D. The Contractor shall deliver items to each location based on the following hours of operation:

GSO Expendable Supplies Section 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM or 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM from Monday to Thursday except government holidays

Department of Administration, WRAIR-AFRIMS 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM or 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM from Monday to Friday except government holidays

E. The below information shall be sent to the Government at least three working days prior to the delivery date:

1) Name – Surname of driver and passengers in English which match with the national identification card or passport.

2) Driver’s cellphone number

3) Vehicle’s information

a. Vehicle type (e.g. pick-up truck, motorcycle)

b. Vehicle’s plate number

c. Vehicle’s brand and model

d. Vehicle’s color

4) Delivery date and time

5) Delivery order number

If the items will be delivered to the GSO Expendable Supplies section, the information shall be sent to BangkokGSOReceiving@state.gov and Dhana@state.gov.

If the items will be delivered to the Department of Administration, WRAIR-AFRIMS, the information shall be sent to jakkaphongm.ca@afrims.org.

Periods of Performance

The base period of this purchase order starts on the effective date specified in the awarded contract and continues for twelve months, with one-year option to renew.

mailto:BangkokGSOReceiving@state.gov mailto:Dhana@state.gov mailto:jakkaphongm.ca@afrims.org

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(DEVIATION AUG 2025) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

(SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27A)

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR CLAUSES 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 2017)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE

(OCT 2018)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY

EXCLUDED (JAN 2025)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

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 (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION SEP 2025)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2025)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

52.232-29 TERMS FOR FINANCING OF PURCHASES OF COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR

AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT

2004)

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (AUG 2025)

52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AUG 2025)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025)

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.

https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) CLAUSES

ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND

TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS

(JUNE 2013)

THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from December 15, 2025 through December 14, 2027.

(b) All delivery orders or tsk orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when –

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either –

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of clause)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 1,000 Thai Baht, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of than 700,000 Thai Baht;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of than 1,000,000 Thai Baht; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within than three days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirement clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within two days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of clause)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the “maximum.” The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum.”

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after one year beyond the contract’s effective period.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed two years.

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.

652.215-70 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS

(a) With respect to matters related to this contract or a subcontract hereunder, the Department of State Office of the Inspector General, or an authorized representative, shall have upon request:

(1) Complete, prompt, and free access to all Contractor and Subcontractor files (in any format), documents, records, data, premises, and employees, except as limited by law; and

(2) The right to interview any current Contractor and Subcontractor personnel, individually and directly, with respect to such matters.

(b) This clause may not be construed to require the contractor or any subcontractor to create or maintain any record that the contractor or subcontractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(c) The Contractor shall insert a clause containing all the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts under this contract other than acquisitions described in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.209(b)(1).

652.216-70 ORDERING - INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACT (APR 2004)

The Government shall use one of the following forms to issue orders under this contract:

(a) The Optional Form 347, Order for Supplies or Services, and Optional Form 348, Order for Supplies or Services Schedule - Continuation; or,

(b) The DS-2076, Purchase Order, Receiving Report and Voucher, and DS-2077, Continuation Sheet.

(End of clause)

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.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-652.215-70#p-652.215-70(c)

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 per following instruction:

If the order will be delivered to GSO Expendable Supplies Section, the original invoice shall be submitted electronically via email to: usembbkkdbo@state.gov, bangkokgsoprocurement@state.gov, bangkokgsoreceiving@state.gov and dhana@state.gov.

If the order will be delivered to WRAIR-AFRIMS, the original invoice shall be submitted to AFRIMS Supply Office during the delivery.

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:

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 mailto:usembbkkdbo@state.gov mailto:bangkokgsoprocurement@state.gov mailto:bangkokgsoreceiving@state.gov mailto:dhana@state.gov contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR for this contract is the GSO Supply Supervisor and the Alternate COR for this contract is AFRIMS Chief of Supply & Services.

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.

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION AUG 2025) IS

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27A)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

Instructions to Offeror. Each offer must consist of the following:

1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 12, 17, 19-24, and 30 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out.

2. List of clients over the past two years, demonstrating prior experience regarding supply delivery in Thailand with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone numbers and email addresses). Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client’s contact person. In addition, the client’s contact person may be asked to comment on the offeror’s:

Quality of services provided under the contract;

Compliance with contract terms and conditions;

Effectiveness of management;

Willingness to cooperate with and assist the customer in routine matters, and when confronted by unexpected difficulties; and Business integrity / business conduct.

The Government will use past performance information primarily to assess an offeror’s capability to meet the solicitation performance requirements, including the relevance and successful performance of the offeror’s work experience. The Government may also use this data to evaluate the credibility of the offeror’s proposal.

In addition, the Contracting Officer may use past performance information in making a determination of responsibility.

3. Evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Thailand.

4. The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number.

5. Quotation which covers all items listed in the solicitation. The quotation shall consist of descriptions, quantities and unit price of each item and delivery term.

6. Evidence that the offeror/quoter which demonstrates that the offeror/quoter is able to deliver proposed items under delivery order to U.S. Embassy Bangkok within three working days.

7. Offeror/quoter must furnish and submit following samples as part of the proposal:

Item Description

Natural brown interfolded paper towels, 2-ply, 190 mm. x 250 mm./sheet, 250 sheets/package, 2 packages

White interfolded paper towels, 2-ply, 245 mm. x 210 mm./sheet, 250 sheets/package, 1 package

03 White facial tissues, 2-ply, 215 mm. x 206 mm./sheet, 170 sheets/box, 1 box 04 Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm. – 100 mm. x 39-42 m. L/roll, 1 roll 05 Toilet papers, 2-ply, 90 mm. x 220 mm., 300 m. L/roll, 1 roll 06 Clear plastic garbage bags, 24 in. x 28 in., 2 bag

Clear plastic garbage bags, 25 in. x 25 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 2 bags

Clear plastic garbage bags, 40 in. x 48 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 2 bags

Clear plastic garbage bags, 50 in. x 50 in., for trash can, Bio-gradable HDPE garbage bag, 2 bags

10 Black plastic garbage bags, 24 in. x 28 in., 1 bag 11 Black plastics garbage bags, 36 in. x 45 in., 1 bag 12 Food grade paper cone cups, 4 oz., 2 cups 13 Food grade paper cups with handle, 8 oz., 1 cup

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 6 in. x 6 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 bag

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, size 8 in. x 8 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 bag

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 8 in. x 12 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 bag

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 12 in. x 16 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 bag

Resealable self-sealing zipper clear plastic bags, 14 in. x 20 in. (size include sealing line and above), 1 bag

Antibacterial liquid hand soap, clear sky scent or equivalent, 50 ml per bottle, 2 bottles

The following information shall be marked on each sample:

• Sample’s Description

• Offeror’s Name

• RFQ No. 19TH2026Q0006

The Government must receive all required samples by the time specified in the solicitation. If the offeror/quoter fails to submit samples on time, the Government will reject the proposal.

The samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government and returned at the offeror/quoter’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during technical evaluation.

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR PROVISIONS 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 FAR SOLICITATION PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE:

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO

INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (SEP 2024)

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION

AUG 2025)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (AUG 2025)

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

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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 FAR SOLICITATION PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE:

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(APR 1991)

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR PROVISIONS 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 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:AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov mailto:cat@state.gov 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, Head of Contracting Activity at ___+662-205-4000 . 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.

(End of provision)

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. The quoter shall submit a completed solicitation, Section 1, Section 5 and additional information required in Section 3 including providing samples.

• The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.

• The lowest price will be determined by multiplying the offered prices times the estimated quantities in “Prices - Continuation of SF-1449, block 23”, and arriving at a grand total, including all options, if any.

• The Government will determine quoter acceptability which will be determined by assessing the quoter's compliance with the terms of the RFQ.

• The Government will determine quoter responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful quoter complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including:

• adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them;

• ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

• satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

• necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them;

• necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and

• be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

• The quality of samples that were provided along with the proposal which will be evaluated to determine compliance with all the characteristics and specifications listed in this solicitation.

ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION FACTORS

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

THE FOLLOWING FAR PROVISIONS ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

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

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION

AUG 2025)

(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 (FEB 2016)

(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.