RFQ_19TU1526Q3790_LGF_Battle_Dress_Uniforms.pdf

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U.S. EMBASSY ANKARA, TURKIYE

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

Solicitation for

Local Guard Force Battle Dress Uniforms

Purchase Request: PR16083137 Request for Quotations: 19TU1526Q3790

Issue Date: August 7, 2026

Commercial Products - Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order - LPTA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE

SF-1449 Solicitation / Contract / Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Section 1 The Schedule; Pricing; Specifications; Samples; Delivery; Warranty; Payment

Section 2 Contract Clauses

Section 3 Solicitation Provisions and Instructions to Quoters

Section 4 Evaluation Factors - Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable

Section 5 Offeror Representations and Certifications

Attachment 1 Technical Compliance and Sample Delivery Form

Attachment 2 Certification Regarding Compliance with Applicable Federal Anti-Discrimination Law

This solicitation is prepared in the commercial-products format and is intended to result in a one-time firm-fixed-price purchase order.

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SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR16083137

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19TU1526Q3790

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

August 7, 2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Sean Buckley, GSO or Procurement Specialist

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

+90-312-294 00 00

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL

TIME

August 24, 2026 no later than 15:00

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE:____ % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

General Services Office, U.S. Embassy of Ankara

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS: 424350

Çukurambar Mah. 1480 Sk. No 1, Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD: 150

employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

U.S. Embassy of Ankara GSO

Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye

U.S. Embassy of Ankara RSO

Çankaya, Ankara

17a CONTRACTOR CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

U.S. Embassy of Ankara Financial Management Center

Çankaya, Ankara

CODE

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 SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Local Guard Force Battle Dress Uniforms, including trousers, jackets, short- and long-sleeved shirts, operational duty belts, and parkas. See attached Section 1 for quantities, sizes, specifications, sample requirements, and delivery terms.

1 LOT USD USD

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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 HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ 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 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Sean Buckley

31c. DATE SIGNED

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19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

39. S/R VOUCHER NO. 40. PAID BY

41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print) 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449 - RFQ NUMBER 19TU1526Q3790 - PRICES, BLOCK 23

I. SCOPE AND CONTRACT TYPE

The U.S. Embassy Ankara requires the furnishing and delivery of Local Guard Force battle dress uniform items in the quantities, sizes, colors, materials, and configurations stated in this solicitation. The requirement supports the uniform and PPE&C configuration authorized for Local Guard Force employees under Section H of Mission-Wide Management Policy No. GSO-13. This purchase is for the items expressly identified in the schedule; it does not authorize substitutions or additional items unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

The Government intends to issue one firm-fixed-price purchase order under the streamlined commercial-products procedures of FAR Part 12. The quotation shall be all-inclusive. No separate charge will be accepted for materials, manufacturing, sizing, sample preparation, packaging, handling, transportation, customs-related documentation, delivery, overhead, profit, warranty, or any other cost necessary to provide conforming items at the destination.

Prices shall be quoted in United States Dollars (USD), shall be firm for 60 calendar days after the quotation deadline, and shall exclude Turkish Value Added Tax (VAT). The Embassy will provide applicable tax-exemption documentation. Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be included in the quoted price or reimbursed by the Government.

II. PRICING SUMMARY

CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY UNIT PRICE

(USD)

TOTAL PRICE

(USD)

0001 Trousers - Ranger Gray EA 196

0002 Jacket - Ranger Grey EA 66

0003 Short-Sleeved Shirt - Black EA 136

0004 Long-Sleeved Shirt - Black EA 90

0005 Operational Duty Belt EA 42

0006 Parka - Black EA 32

GRAND TOTAL

The total in the table above must equal the sum of all extended prices in the detailed breakdown below. A quotation that omits a CLIN, quantity, size, unit price, or extended price may be found unacceptable.

III. OFFERED BREAKDOWN OF PRICE BY DIVISIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS

Complete every price cell. Unit prices for an item should be consistent across sizes unless the quoter clearly identifies and explains a commercially justified size-related price difference. All amounts shall be in USD.

CLIN 0001 - TROUSERS / SIZE (EU)

SIZE QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE (USD) TOTAL PRICE (USD)

28 4 EA

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30 10 EA

32 48 EA

34 44 EA

36 42 EA

38 28 EA

40 12 EA

42 4 EA

44 4 EA

TOTAL 196

CLIN 0002 - JACKET / SIZE

XXS 1 EA

XS 3 EA

S 14 EA

M 8 EA

L 21 EA

XL 10 EA

XXL 5 EA

XXXL 4 EA

TOTAL 66

CLIN 0003 - SHORT-SLEEVED SHIRT / SIZE

XXS 6 EA

XS 8 EA

S 24 EA

M 40 EA

L 36 EA

XL 14 EA

XXL 8 EA

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TOTAL 136

CLIN 0004 - LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT / SIZE

XXS 4 EA

XS 8 EA

S 24 EA

M 20 EA

L 20 EA

XL 14 EA

TOTAL 90

CLIN 0005 - OPERATIONAL DUTY BELT

ITEM QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE (USD) TOTAL PRICE (USD)

Operational Duty Belt 42 EA

TOTAL 42

CLIN 0006 - PARKA / SIZE

SIZE QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE (USD) TOTAL PRICE (USD)

XS 3 EA

S 8 EA

M 10 EA

L 10 EA

XL 1 EA

TOTAL 32

COMMITMENT: By signing below, the quoter agrees to furnish and deliver all items, quantities, and sizes shown above in full compliance with the specifications, sample requirements, delivery requirements, warranty, clauses, and all other terms of this solicitation at the firm-fixed prices quoted.

Offeror / Company Legal Name:

Authorized Representative Name and Title:

Signature:

Date:

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UEI:

NCAGE / CAGE:

Email:

Telephone:

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CONTINUATION TO SF-1449 - RFQ NUMBER 19TU1526Q3790 - SCHEDULE OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

IV. GENERAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

• All items shall be new, unused, clean, free from defects, and suitable for professional daily security-duty use.

• Materials, colors, construction, stitching, closures, and workmanship shall be consistent throughout each CLIN and across all quantities and sizes.

• No logos, manufacturer advertising, country flags, or other visible commercial markings shall appear on the exterior unless specifically approved by the RSO.

• Where a brand, trade name, or proprietary technology is referenced, it describes the Government’s minimum salient characteristics. “Or equal” products are permitted. The quoter shall identify the manufacturer, brand, model/style number, and evidence showing how the offered item meets every salient characteristic.

• The Government may reject any product that is counterfeit, materially different from the approved sample, inconsistent across the delivered quantity, or not commercially suitable for the stated operational purpose.

• All labels shall state size, fiber content/material, care instructions, and country of origin in English or by internationally recognized symbols.

• The Contractor shall package items by CLIN and size, with the exterior of each package clearly marked with the RFQ/purchase order number, CLIN, item, size, and quantity.

V. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

CLIN 0001 - TROUSERS - RANGER GRAY

• Relaxed fit.

• Fabric: 65 percent cotton / 35 percent polyester.

• Water-repellent and sweat-absorbing fabric.

• High fade resistance with colorfast performance.

• Ripstop construction.

• Antibacterial treatment retaining at least 60 percent of its antibacterial performance through 20 washes.

• Tunnel-elasticated waistband/belt area for comfort.

• Thirteen useful pockets.

• Dedicated knee-pad field.

• Purpose-designed pocket configuration.

• Complete double stitching or equal reinforced construction for tear resistance.

• YKK zippers or equal commercial quality.

• Sizes and quantities as shown in the detailed price table.

CLIN 0002 - JACKET - RANGER GREY

• Durable water-repellent coating, identified in the source requirement as DWR / BÆR-Tex, or equal technology that causes rain droplets to bead and shed from the outer surface.

• Adjustable wrist, waist, and hood sections to customize fit and reduce weather exposure.

• Eight waterproof pockets, sealed/bonded with silicone or an equal waterproof method, located across arms, chest, and waist, plus internal secure/secret pockets.

• Sizes and quantities as shown in the detailed price table.

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CLIN 0003 - SHORT-SLEEVED SHIRT - BLACK

• Relaxed fit suitable for all-season wear.

• Fabric: 50 percent cotton / 50 percent polyester.

• High fade resistance with colorfast performance.

• Produced with double-twisted yarn.

• Ripstop construction.

• Antibacterial treatment retaining at least 60 percent of its antibacterial performance through 20 washes.

• Ventilation mesh on the back and underarm areas.

• Pen pocket on the arm.

• Reinforced fabric on arms and elbows.

• Folding sleeve design and hidden-button collar.

• Glasses-hanger feature.

• 7 cm x 11 cm hook-and-loop (Velcro or equal) field stitched on the left chest.

• Sizes and quantities as shown in the detailed price table.

CLIN 0004 - LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT - BLACK

• Relaxed fit suitable for all-season wear.

• Fabric: 50 percent cotton / 50 percent polyester.

• High fade resistance with colorfast performance.

• Produced with double-twisted yarn.

• Ripstop construction.

• Antibacterial treatment retaining at least 60 percent of its antibacterial performance through 20 washes.

• Ventilation mesh on the back and underarm areas.

• Pen pocket on the arm.

• Reinforced fabric on arms and elbows.

• Folding sleeve design and hidden-button collar.

• Glasses-hanger feature.

• 7 cm x 11 cm hook-and-loop (Velcro or equal) field stitched on the left chest.

• Sizes and quantities as shown in the detailed price table.

CLIN 0005 - OPERATIONAL DUTY BELT

• Rugged, multipurpose duty belt.

• Constructed of two layers of 2-inch nylon scuba webbing or equal material providing durability and rigidity.

• Adjustable at both ends.

• Lined with 1-inch loop fastener material.

• Hook-and-loop (Velcro or equal) closure/retention system.

CLIN 0006 - PARKA - BLACK

• 100 percent polyester wind-resistant fleece liner that can be worn separately or integrated with the outer shell.

• Stowaway, removable hood.

• Compatible with the tactical backup belt system.

• Outer face: 100 percent nylon; abrasion-resistant nylon lower lining; taffeta sleeve lining.

• Waterproof, breathable fabric with taped seams for complete rain protection.

• Eleven pockets on the shell and 15 total pockets including the liner.

• BBS in the front chest pockets.

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• Abrasion-resistant lower interior lining to protect against duty-belt wear.

• Side zippers providing duty-belt access and ventilation.

• Pull-out pocket flap suitable for embroidery.

• Capability to accept compatible soft-shell garments as zip-in liners.

• Pull-out identification panels in the upper-back pocket and right-chest pocket.

• Reflective ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 vest, or equal, stowed in its own pocket bag within the lower-rear stash pocket; the stowed vest may also provide lower-lumbar support.

• Microphone tabs at the front chest.

• Sizes and quantities as shown in the detailed price table.

VI. PRODUCT LITERATURE AND “OR EQUAL” SUBMISSIONS

• For each CLIN, identify the offered manufacturer, brand, model/style number, country of manufacture, and commercial product name.

• Provide product literature, technical data, photographs, fabric/material data, test results, and/or manufacturer documentation sufficient to evaluate every salient characteristic.

• Mark each document with the applicable CLIN and cross-reference it to the Technical Compliance Form in Attachment 1.

• A statement that the offered product is “equal” without supporting evidence is insufficient. The burden of demonstrating equality rests with the quoter.

• The Government may use the submitted sample, literature, independent verification, and any other reasonably available information to assess technical acceptability.

VII. SAMPLE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Sample deadline: August 24, 2026, 15:00 Ankara local time.

• Submit one physical sample of each CLIN (six samples total). A commercially available standard size may be used unless the Government later specifies a particular size in writing.

• Samples shall be delivered only by courier or commercial cargo carrier. Hand delivery, walk-in delivery, or delivery by the quoter’s personnel will not be accepted.

• Samples must physically arrive at the Embassy compound no later than the sample deadline. Shipment before the deadline does not satisfy the requirement unless carrier records show completed delivery by the deadline.

• For evaluation eligibility, the quoter shall email carrier-issued proof of delivery to the procurement email no later than the quotation deadline. The proof must show carrier name, tracking number, sender, destination, delivery date/time, and a delivered/completed status.

• The exterior of every sample package shall be prominently marked: “SAMPLE - NO COMMERCIAL

VALUE - RFQ 19TU1526Q3790 - LGF BATTLE DRESS UNIFORMS.”

• The sample package shall contain the completed Attachment 1 Technical Compliance and Sample Delivery Form and identify each sample by CLIN.

• Samples shall be representative of the items proposed for contract delivery. Any award will require production items to be equal to or better than the approved samples.

• The Government may inspect, measure, open, wash, test, or otherwise evaluate samples as reasonably necessary. Samples damaged through evaluation may not be returnable.

SAMPLE DELIVERY ADDRESS

U.S. Embassy Ankara Cukurambar Mahallesi, 1480 Sokak No. 1 06530 Cankaya, Ankara, Turkiye Package Reference: RFQ 19TU1526Q3790 - LGF Battle Dress Uniforms

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VIII. DELIVERY, INSPECTION, AND ACCEPTANCE

Final delivery period: Within 30 calendar days after the purchase order is transmitted to the Contractor.

Final delivery location:

U.S. Embassy Ankara Cukurambar Mahallesi, 1480 Sokak No. 1 06530 Cankaya, Ankara, Turkiye

• FOB Destination. The Contractor bears all risk and cost of transportation until conforming items are delivered and accepted at the stated destination.

• Partial deliveries are not permitted unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

• The Contractor shall coordinate delivery at least two business days in advance with the receiving point identified after award. Delivery personnel shall comply with Embassy access, vehicle-screening, receiving, and safety procedures.

• The Government will inspect the delivered items against the solicitation, purchase order, approved samples, size/quantity schedule, product literature, and packing documentation.

• Acceptance occurs only after the Government confirms that all quantities, sizes, materials, colors, construction, packaging, and documentation conform. Receipt by a guard, mailroom, loading dock, or carrier scan does not constitute acceptance.

• The Contractor shall replace, at no additional cost, items that are defective, damaged, incorrectly sized, inconsistent with the approved sample, short in quantity, or otherwise nonconforming. Replacement shall include collection of rejected items and redelivery within the time directed by the Contracting Officer.

• Title to and risk of loss for supplies remain with the Contractor until Government acceptance at destination.

IX. WARRANTY

• The Contractor shall provide a minimum 12-month warranty beginning on the date of Government acceptance, or the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty if longer.

• The warranty shall cover defects in materials, workmanship, stitching, closures, coatings, fasteners, delamination, premature color loss, and other failures under normal intended use and care.

• Within 10 business days after written notice, the Contractor shall repair or replace a warranted item at no additional cost, including transportation and related charges, unless the Contracting Officer approves another schedule in writing.

• Warranty remedies are in addition to the Government’s inspection, acceptance, rejection, and other contractual rights.

X. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

• The Contractor shall submit one invoice only after complete delivery and Government acceptance of all items, unless the Contracting Officer authorizes another arrangement in writing.

• Invoices shall be submitted electronically to ankara-fmc-dbo-mb@state.gov, with a copy to the Government point of contact identified after award.

• A proper invoice shall include: purchase order number; contractor legal name and address; invoice date and number; CLIN/item description; quantities; unit prices; total amount; delivery/acceptance date; bank name, branch, account number and IBAN; and the statement “VAT Exempt.”

• The invoice shall not include VAT. The Government will provide applicable VAT-exemption documentation.

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• Payment will be made in USD by electronic funds transfer in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act and the payment terms of the resulting purchase order.

• The Government may return an improper invoice without payment. The payment period begins when a proper invoice is received and the supplies have been accepted, whichever occurs later.

XI. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE AND CONTROL OF CHANGES

• Only the Contracting Officer may change the terms of this solicitation or the resulting purchase order.

Oral directions, technical comments, inspections, or actions by other Government personnel do not change contractual requirements.

• If a conflict exists, the SF-1449 and formally issued amendments control, followed by Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4, Section 5, attachments, and the Contractor’s accepted quotation, except as otherwise stated in the purchase order.

• The Contractor shall promptly request written clarification from the Contracting Officer before proceeding if it identifies an ambiguity, inconsistency, omission, or conflict.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

This solicitation applies the Department of State commercial-products framework implementing the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). RFO FAR 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2026) (DEVIATION), is incorporated by reference. RFO FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are reserved; applicable individual provisions and clauses are listed below. Full texts are available at Acquisition.gov and the DOSAR pages on Acquisition.gov.

CLAUSE TITLE DATE

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements JAN 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management - Maintenance DEVIATION JAN

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services DEVIATION JAN

52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies DEVIATION JAN

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons DEVIATION JAN

52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract FEB 2000

52.229-6 Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts FEB 2013

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements DEVIATION JAN

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors MAR 2023

52.233-3 Protest After Award DEVIATION JAN

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CLAUSE TITLE DATE

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim DEVIATION JAN

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions DEVIATION JAN

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services DEVIATION JAN

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference DEVIATION JAN

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses DEVIATION JAN

ADDENDUM TO RFO FAR 52.212-4

The following terms supplement RFO FAR 52.212-4 and do not alter its non-tailorable statutory paragraphs. To the extent of a conflict, the written purchase order controls.

• Inspection and acceptance will occur at destination as stated in Section 1. Government acceptance does not waive latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, warranty rights, or other remedies.

• The Contractor shall not substitute materials, manufacturers, models, colors, sizes, construction methods, or components after award without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

• No additional or supplemental charges are authorized unless incorporated through a written modification signed by the Contracting Officer.

• Contractor personnel entering the Embassy compound are subject to access and security procedures. Access authorization is not guaranteed and does not relieve the Contractor of timely delivery obligations.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) CLAUSES - FULL

TEXT

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 FAR 15.209(b)(1).

(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 purchase order the firm-fixed price stated in the purchase order.

(b) Invoice Submission. The Contractor shall submit invoices electronically to the office identified in Section 1. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include the information required by FAR 32.905(e), 5 CFR part 1315, and Section 1 of this solicitation. VAT shall not be included.

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(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the Contractor’s remittance address and banking information stated in the Contractor’s active SAM record or accepted quotation, unless a different remittance address is expressly incorporated into the purchase order.

(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.

(End of clause)

652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contractor warrants the following:

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

(2) That it 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.

(End of clause)

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO

QUOTERS

RFO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2026) (DEVIATION), is incorporated by reference. For this RFQ, references in the provision to “offer,” “offeror,” or “proposal” shall be read as “quotation,” “quoter,” or “quotation package,” as appropriate to simplified RFQ procedures. The addendum below establishes the submission requirements.

MILESTONE DATE TIME / BASIS

Solicitation Issue August 7, 2026

Questions Due August 14, 2026 no later than 15:00 Ankara local time

Quotations Due August 24, 2026 no later than 15:00 Ankara local time

Sample Delivery Due August 24, 2026 no later than 15:00 Ankara local time

A. QUESTIONS

Submit all questions in English by email to Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov no later than August 14, 2026, no later than 15:00 Ankara local time. The subject line shall read “Questions - RFQ

19TU1526Q3790.”

• Questions shall identify the solicitation section, paragraph, CLIN, specification, or attachment to which the question relates.

• The Government may issue answers by formal amendment or public posting. Oral explanations, discussions, or responses from personnel other than the Contracting Officer do not amend the solicitation.

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• Quoters are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments and shall acknowledge every amendment in the quotation.

B. ELECTRONIC QUOTATION SUBMISSION

Submit the complete quotation by email to Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov no later than August 24, 2026, no later than 15:00 Ankara local time. The subject line shall read “Quotation - RFQ 19TU1526Q3790 - [Company Name].”

• Submit files in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or searchable Adobe PDF format. Individual email messages shall not exceed 30 MB. If necessary, send sequentially numbered emails before the deadline.

• Do not use file-sharing links, cloud drives, compressed archives, password-protected files, or formats that require special software unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

• The quoter is responsible for successful transmission. Check for delivery errors, rejected messages, and incomplete attachments. Government systems may delay email; transmit early enough to address problems before the deadline.

• A late quotation is subject to RFO FAR 52.212-1(c). The Contracting Officer retains the discretion provided by that provision. The strict sample-delivery and proof-of-delivery eligibility requirements in this solicitation are separate material requirements.

• Quotation prices shall remain firm for 60 calendar days after the quotation deadline.

C. REQUIRED QUOTATION CONTENTS

1. Completed and signed SF-1449, including Blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30, as applicable.

2. Completed Section 1 pricing summary and every detailed price-breakdown table, with a signed commitment block.

3. Product literature and supporting evidence for each CLIN, including manufacturer, brand, model/style, material/fabric, country of manufacture, warranty, and cross-reference to every salient characteristic.

4. Completed Attachment 1 Technical Compliance and Sample Delivery Form.

5. Carrier-issued proof of delivery for the required samples, showing completed delivery to the Embassy by the sample deadline.

6. Completed Section 5 representations and certifications, including all required disclosures and IRS Form

W-14 when applicable.

7. Completed Attachment 2 certification, if retained after CO/legal review.

8. Acknowledgment of every solicitation amendment.

9. Proof of active SAM registration, including UEI and NCAGE/CAGE, unless the Contracting Officer formally invokes and documents an applicable overseas exception before issuance.

D. SAMPLE DELIVERY AND PROOF

The physical sample package and the carrier-issued proof of delivery are material technical submission requirements. A quoter that does not meet both requirements by the applicable deadlines will not be eligible for technical evaluation, unless the Contracting Officer determines in writing that a solicitation amendment or other lawful action is appropriate.

• Courier/cargo only; no hand delivery.

• Delivery must be completed at the Embassy compound by the deadline.

• Proof of delivery must be emailed with the quotation package and must contain the required tracking details.

• The Government is not responsible for carrier delay, customs delay, incomplete addressing, security-screening delay, or delivery to a location other than the stated sample address.

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E. COMMUNICATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND ASSUMPTIONS

• Do not contact RSO, guards, receiving personnel, technical evaluators, or other Embassy employees concerning the solicitation. Direct all procurement communications to the procurement email.

• Identify every exception, deviation, qualification, alternative term, and assumption in a clearly labeled section of the quotation. Silence means full agreement with the solicitation.

• A quotation that conditions price or performance on terms inconsistent with the solicitation may be found unacceptable.

• Any ambiguity or patent error should be raised before the questions deadline. Failure to request timely clarification may be considered when evaluating later assertions concerning the solicitation language.

F. INCORPORATED SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

PROVISION TITLE DATE

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 - Registration DEVIATION JAN

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation JAN 2026

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters DEVIATION JAN

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services DEVIATION JAN

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services DEVIATION JAN

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language APR 1991

52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products [JAN 2026]

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation DEVIATION JAN

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications DEVIATION JAN

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference DEVIATION JAN

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions DEVIATION JAN

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

RFO FAR 52.212-2 - EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (JAN 2026) (DEVIATION)

The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest-priced quotation that is technically acceptable and conforms to every material term of the solicitation.

Technical acceptability and responsibility are pass/fail. Among technically acceptable, responsible quoters, price will determine selection. The Government may award based on initial quotations without discussions, but reserves the right to communicate with quoters, request clarification, or seek revised quotations consistent with simplified RFQ procedures.

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A. ELIGIBILITY SCREEN

• Quotation received by the electronic quotation deadline, subject to RFO FAR 52.212-1(c).

• Samples physically delivered by courier/cargo to the stated address by the sample deadline; no hand delivery.

• Carrier-issued proof of completed sample delivery submitted by the quotation deadline.

• Quotation package contains the signed SF-1449, complete pricing, product literature, Attachment 1, required representations/certifications, and amendment acknowledgments.

• SAM registration/UEI/NCAGE requirements satisfied under the approach selected by the Contracting

Officer.

B. TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY - PASS/FAIL

NO. FACTOR PASS STANDARD

1 Specification compliance Quotation and supporting literature demonstrate compliance with every salient characteristic for all six CLINs. Any proposed “or equal” item is fully identified and substantiated.

2 Sample timeliness and identification

All six samples are delivered on time by courier/cargo, properly labeled, and supported by acceptable carrier proof of delivery.

3 Sample conformance and quality

Samples conform to the stated materials, colors, construction, features, workmanship, and intended operational use. Samples are free from material defects and are commercially suitable.

4 Quantity, size, and delivery commitment

Quotation accepts all quantities and sizes and demonstrates ability to complete final delivery within the required period and at the stated destination.

5 Warranty Quotation provides at least the required 12-month warranty and accepts the repair/replacement obligations.

6 Terms and certifications Quotation takes no unacceptable exception to the solicitation and includes required representations, certifications, and disclosures.

A quotation must pass every technical factor. The Government is not required to permit correction of a material omission or technical deficiency after the deadline. Minor informalities may be handled at the Contracting Officer’s discretion consistent with the RFQ procedures.

C. PRICE EVALUATION

• The evaluated price is the grand total of all CLIN extended prices, inclusive of all costs required by the solicitation and exclusive of VAT.

• The Government will verify arithmetic and may correct an apparent clerical extension error when the intended unit price and quantity are clear, after confirmation with the quoter as appropriate.

• The Government will evaluate price reasonableness using competition, market research, historical prices, catalog/market data, or other appropriate techniques.

• The Government may reject a quotation that is materially unbalanced, contains omitted or nominal CLIN pricing, is unreasonably high or low, or presents unacceptable price risk.

• Prompt-payment discounts will not be used to determine the lowest evaluated price.

D. RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION - PASS/FAIL

Before award, the apparent successful quoter must be determined responsible under FAR 9.104-1. The Contracting Officer may use the quotation, SAM, responsibility databases, references, financial information, Solicitation for 19TU1526Q3790 Local Guard Force Battle Dress Uniforms, U.S. Embassy Ankara | Page 19 of 23 SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED production capability, and other reliable sources. The quoter shall provide requested responsibility information promptly.

RESPONSIBILITY AREA PASS STANDARD

Financial resources Adequate resources or ability to obtain them.

Schedule capability Ability to meet the sample, production, and final delivery schedule considering existing commitments.

Performance record Satisfactory record of timely, conforming supply performance; lack of relevant history will not by itself be treated favorably or unfavorably.

Integrity and ethics Satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

Organization and controls Necessary organization, production controls, quality assurance, personnel, facilities, and supply sources.

Eligibility Otherwise qualified and eligible for award under applicable laws and regulations.

E. BASIS FOR AWARD

Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable, responsible quoter. If two or more acceptable quotations have the same evaluated price, the Contracting Officer will resolve the tie using a reasonable, documented method consistent with applicable law and the solicitation. The Government may reject any or all quotations, cancel the solicitation, or waive minor informalities when in the Government’s interest.

Legal effect of RFQ: A quotation is not an offer. The purchase order issued by the Government is the Government’s offer. A binding contract is formed when the supplier accepts the purchase order in writing or by substantial performance, consistent with RFO FAR 12.201-1(b).

SECTION 5 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The quoter shall complete this section and submit all disclosures required by provisions incorporated by reference. By signing the SF-1449 and the certification below, the quoter confirms that the representations are current, accurate, and complete for this solicitation. A false statement or certification may result in rejection, termination, suspension, debarment, civil liability, or criminal penalties.

A. ENTITY AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

FIELD OFFEROR RESPONSE

Legal Business Name __________________________________________________________

Physical Address __________________________________________________________

Country of Organization __________________________________________________________

UEI __________________________________________________________

NCAGE / CAGE __________________________________________________________

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FIELD OFFEROR RESPONSE

SAM Registration Expiration Date __________________________________________________________

Authorized Representative / Title __________________________________________________________

Email / Telephone __________________________________________________________

B. FAR 52.209-2 - PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS - REPRESENTATION

REPRESENTATION OFFEROR RESPONSE

Inverted domestic corporation ☐ Is ☐ Is not

Subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation ☐ Is ☐ Is not

C. FAR 52.209-5 - CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

CERTIFICATION ITEM OFFEROR RESPONSE

Presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible ☐ Are ☐ Are not

Convicted or subject to a civil judgment for a covered offense within the preceding three years ☐ Have ☐ Have not

Presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged for a covered offense ☐ Are ☐ Are not

Notified of delinquent Federal taxes exceeding the applicable threshold with liability unsatisfied ☐ Have ☐ Have not

One or more Federal contracts terminated for default within the preceding three years ☐ Have ☐ Have not If any affirmative response is selected, attach a complete explanation. The Government will consider the information in making the responsibility determination.

D. RFO FAR 52.240-90 - SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

The provision is incorporated by reference. Before completing the responses below, review the full provision, search SAM for excluded entities and applicable FASCSA orders, and conduct the reasonable inquiry required by the provision.

REPRESENTATION OFFEROR RESPONSE

Covered telecommunications - provide ☐ Does not provide ☐ Does provide (attach disclosure)

Covered telecommunications - use ☐ Does not use ☐ Does use (attach disclosure)

Applicable FASCSA order ☐ No prohibited product/source offered ☐ Disclosure attached

Restricted business operations in Sudan ☐ Does not conduct ☐ Conducts (attach explanation)

Iran-related representations/certifications ☐ Complies ☐ Disclosure/waiver information attached

Other security prohibition/exclusion ☐ No exception required ☐ Disclosure attached Any required disclosure shall contain all information specified in RFO FAR 52.240-90 and shall identify this solicitation and the applicable CLIN. If new required information is discovered after submission, provide a supplemental disclosure within the period required by the provision.

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E. FAR 52.229-11 - TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS

ITEM OFFEROR RESPONSE

Foreign person status ☐ Is a foreign person ☐ Is not a foreign person

If a foreign person ☐ Claims full exemption on IRS Form W-14 ☐ Claims partial or no exemption

IRS Form W-14 ☐ Attached ☐ Not applicable The Government will apply withholding as required by 26 U.S.C. 5000C and FAR 52.229-11/52.229-12. Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be included in the contract price or reimbursed.

F. PRODUCT ORIGIN, CHILD LABOR, AND COMMERCIAL STATUS

CLIN COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE COMMERCIAL PRODUCT

(YES/NO)

CHILD-LABOR DISCLOSURE REQUIRED

(YES/NO)

0001 ________________ ________________ ________________ 0002 ________________ ________________ ________________ 0003 ________________ ________________ ________________ 0004 ________________ ________________ ________________ 0005 ________________ ________________ ________________ 0006 ________________ ________________ ________________

G. CONFIDENTIALITY-AGREEMENT REPRESENTATION

The quoter represents that it ☐ does not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements that prohibit or restrict lawful reporting of waste, fraud, or abuse to an authorized Government representative; or ☐ does require such agreements and attaches a complete explanation.

H. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I certify that I am authorized to bind the quoter and that the quotation, representations, certifications, disclosures, samples, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted in good faith. I acknowledge that the Government will rely on these statements in making its evaluation, responsibility determination, award, and payment decisions.

Offeror / Company Legal Name:

Authorized Representative Name and Title:

Signature:

Date:

UEI:

NCAGE / CAGE:

Email:

Telephone:

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ATTACHMENT 1 - TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE AND SAMPLE DELIVERY

FORM

Complete one row per CLIN and identify the exact supporting-literature reference. Attach additional pages when necessary.

CLIN ITEM MANUFACTURER /

BRAND / MODEL

COUNTRY

OF ORIGIN

COMPLIES WITH

ALL

REQUIREMENTS?

YES/NO

LITERATUR

E

REFERENCE

SAMPLE

TRACKING

NUMBER

Trousers

Jacket

Short-Sleeved Shirt

Long-Sleeved Shirt

Operational Duty Belt

Parka

SAMPLE CARRIER PROOF

FIELD OFFEROR RESPONSE

Carrier Name ____________________________________________________________

Tracking Number(s) ____________________________________________________________

Date / Time Delivered ____________________________________________________________

Carrier Delivery Status ____________________________________________________________

Proof-of-Delivery File Name ____________________________________________________________

Quotation Email Number / Time Sent ____________________________________________________________

Certification: I certify that the sample package was delivered by courier/cargo to the stated Embassy address by the required deadline and that the attached proof of delivery was issued by the carrier and has not been altered.

Offeror / Company Legal Name:

Authorized Representative Name and Title:

Signature:

Date:

ATTACHMENT 2 - CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH

APPLICABLE FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW

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All Department of State contractors must certify that they do not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable anti-discrimination laws and agree that such certification is material for purposes of the government’s payment decision and therefore subject to the False Claims Act. See 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

DIRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS and/or OFFERORS

1. Read the entire certification provided below.

2. After you have read the provisions, please check the appropriate boxes.

3. Upon completion of Step 2, fill out the representation below. NOTE: This certification is made by a person with the authority to bind the contractor or offeror.

4. Return completed form to the Contracting Officer/POC shown in the e-mail.

CERTIFICATION:

The Contractor or prospective offeror certifies they:

☐ are in compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 31 USC 3729(b)(4) (False Claims Act);

and

☐ do not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

Contractor or Offeror Name (Printed or Typed): ___________________________________________

Authorized Representative Name and Title: ______________________________________________

Authorized Representative Signature and Date: ____________________________________________

Solicitation or Contract Number: 19TU1526Q3790