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U.S. Embassy, Quito

Avigiras E12-170 y Eloy Alfaro

Quito, Ecuador

E-Mail: ruedavj@state.gov

January 28, 2026

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RFQ Number: PR15782512

The U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law

Enforcement Affairs (INL), intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order for the acquisition and delivery of security lights and equipment for nineteen (19) pickup trucks in

Quito, Ecuador.

1. TASKS

1.1 The vendor shall coordinate with INL officials and the designated point of contact to schedule delivery.

1.2 The vendor shall deliver, unload, and (if required) assemble all equipment at the designated delivery site in Quito.

1.3 The vendor shall jointly inspect delivered items with INL representatives and submit corresponding delivery documentation.

2. DELIVERABLES

• Electronic Siren 100W 6 functions

• LED lightbar accessories

• Professional Red/Blue Lightbar

• Front Bumper

• Rear Bumper

For more details, please refer to Appendix A.

2.1 Final Deliverable: 45 calendar days after issuance of the purchase order. Vendor must provide a detailed bill of materials to be verified and ratified by INL Ecuador

Logistics Team at least 5 calendar days before transporting items. The list shall include Item Description, Name of Manufacturer, Model Number, Delivered

Quantity, and Unit Price.

2.2 All items must be delivered at the same time.

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2.3 Equipment and service will be delivered in Quito -Ecuador – INCOTERM DDP

(Door to Door – Delivery Duty Paid). The exact address will be provided and coordinated with the vendor, when the items are ready to be delivered.

2.4 No item shall be delivered to any site until INL Ecuador sends a written authorization to the Vendor and provides the necessary information for this process.

2.5 Vendor must ensure all items are prepared for safe transportation once confirmation is received and will be responsible for unloading the equipment at the delivery address.

2.6 The Vendor will receive written authorization to deliver the equipment; no items can be delivered without previous authorization and coordination with members of the U.S. Embassy Team.

2.7 Upon receipt of written authorization, a specific delivery date shall be established in coordination with the point of contact (POC) designated by INL.

2.8 The Vendor will be responsible for any storage (spare parts, materials, machines and supplies related to maintenance) that might be incurred before delivery.

3. REQUIREMENTS

• Technical Capacity: Vendor must have prior experience in selling security lights and equipment for police or emergency Agencies. .

• Personnel: Vendor shall assign a point of contact.

3.1 The Vendor shall perform the following tasks:

1. Equipment Supply

2.Provide unused equipment meeting the technical specifications listed in

Appendix A.

3.Ensure all components are compatible with 12V electrical systems. It should include wiring, connectors, mounting hardware, and proper protection (fuses, terminals, relays).

4.Testing and Quality Assurance

• Conduct full system tests (light, sound, wiring) before delivery.

• Provide photographic evidence and functionality.

• Rectify any defects identified during quality inspection.

• Ensure all equipment meets Ecuadorian traffic and safety regulations and manufacturer standards.

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3.2 Technical Specifications

1. All items must be new, unused, and comply with the technical specifications in Appendix A.

2. Refurbished or used items are not acceptable.

3.3 Assembly and Inspection

1. Vendor shall deliver all equipment at the indicated delivery place. Please refer to section 5.

2. Any incomplete, damaged, or non-compliant items must be replaced by the vendor within five (5) business days at no additional cost.

4. RESOURCES

4.1 The vendor shall provide all logistics, manpower, and equipment necessary to fulfill the delivery of the equipment.

4.2 INL will coordinate receipt and verification of all items upon delivery.

5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

5.1 Delivery Location:

National Police Logistics Center in Quito, Ecuador; the exact address will be confirmed after award.

5.2 Delivery must be coordinated in writing and authorized by INL before shipment.

6. SCHEDULE

6.1 Delivery: All materials/equipment must be delivered within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of purchase order notification..

6.2 Completion: The project will be considered complete once all equipment have been delivered, inspected, and verified by the INL-designated point of contact.

7. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

7.1 INL officials will inspect equipment upon delivery.

7.2 Any defective or incorrect items shall be replaced by the vendor at no cost.

7.3 Acceptance will occur once materials are verified and acknowledged on site.

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8. QUALITY CONTROL

8.1 If any equipment is found defective, damaged, or inconsistent with the specifications, INL may reject the delivery.

8.2 Any rejected items must be replaced by the vendor within 5 business days at no additional cost.

9. WARRANTY

9.1 Warranty Requirements

9.1.1 The Vendor shall provide a minimum of one-year warranty for all items, effective upon final delivery and acceptance at the end user’s location.

9.1.2 All warranties shall be equivalent to, or more favorable than, the original manufacturer’s warranty and must be fully valid, enforceable, and supported within Ecuador.

9.1.3 All warranty terms must include onsite service availability or clear instructions for claims, which will begin upon delivery and acceptance of all the equipment at the end user’s location. The warranty must be equivalent to that provided by the original manufacturer and must be fully valid in Ecuador.

9.2 Marking and Warranty Notice (per FAR 46.706(b)(5))

9.2.1 In accordance with FAR 46.706(b)(5), the Vendor shall mark or label the delivered supplies, or provide accompanying documentation, indicating the existence of a warranty.

9.2.2 This notice must include:

9.2.2.1 The warranty duration and coverage terms.

9.2.2.2 The manufacturer’s contact information.

9.2.2.3 The name and telephone number of the Point of Contact to be contacted in case of defects.

9.3 Warranty-Related Costs

9.3.1 All logistics, importation, or administrative costs related to warranty fulfillment shall be the sole responsibility of the Vendor. No additional charges shall be incurred by the U.S. Government or end user for warranty claims or servicing.

10. SUPPLIES AND PRICES

10.1 The price shall include all direct and indirect costs. The price shall not be adjusted after issuance of the Purchase Order.

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10.2 Offerors shall include specific details and delivery dates in their responses to this

Synopsis.

10.3 Manuals shall be furnished in English and Spanish languages.

10.4 Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT; this percentage is multiplied only against that portion. For Ecuadorian offerors only.

10.5 The payment method used by the Embassy of the United States of America is:

100% payment in 30 days once the goods are received and the invoice is submitted. No advance payment is considered; no payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies or services or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the vendor of its own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting

Officer (CO). Only the duly appointed CO is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and/or conditions of the contract.

10.6 All prices shall be listed in USD.

11. PACKING LIST

11.1 A packing list or other suitable shipping document shall accompany each shipment and shall include the following information:

1. Name and address of consignor.

2. Name and address of consignee.

3. Government contract number (and delivery order number, if used).

4. Government bill of lading number covering the shipment, if any; and

5. Description of the items shipped, including item number, quantity, number of containers, and package number, if any.

6. When shipment is completed, packing list notification must be sent via email to Quito, GSO GSOQuito@state.gov

7. Shipping instructions will be provided to the successful supplier in a timely manner.

12. NONPAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

12.1 No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies or services or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the vendor of its own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer (CO). Only the duly appointed CO is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and/or conditions of the contract.

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13. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation criteria Factors Criteria

Best price offered

FAR 15.101-2

Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA)

Source Selection Process (Yes/No)

To be technically acceptable, proposals must include, but are not limited to:

• Fully comply with the specifications outlined in Appendix A.

• The vendor must present prior experience in selling security lights and equipment for police or emergency Agencies.

• Clearly indicate brand, description, model, quantity, and unit.

• Include Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) delivery terms and a defined delivery timeframe within a maximum of 45 calendar days.

• Include the manufacturer’s datasheet, with the offered specs clearly highlighted.

o Generic or unmarked datasheets will not be accepted.

• Include warranty, equivalent to the original manufacturer’s warranty, valid and enforceable in Ecuador.

• Accept Net 30 payment terms, meaning payment will be made within 30 calendar days from invoice receipt and final acceptance of all items.

Reference: FAR 15.305(a)(3)

14. STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

• SAE J845 International standard for warning lights (lightbars) on emergency vehicles.

15. CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following FAR clause is incorporated by reference:

• FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions — Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Deviation)

16. PROCESS SCHEDULE

We will evaluate offers based on the best value to the US Government, please see below the following tentative schedule:

• Questions regarding this bid will be received by February 03, 2026.

• Responses to all the questions will be provided by February 10, 2026.

• Final offers will be received by February 18, 2026.

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17. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. All equipment must be brand new, unused, and original manufacturer products.

2. The vendor shall not use INL or U.S. Embassy logos for commercial promotion.

18. POINT OF CONTACT

• Direct any questions regarding this project to Valeria Rueda, Procurement Agent, at telephone number +593 99-202-8803, Email: ruedavj@state.gov, in writing to same e-mail addresses.

• Email Subject Line Format: PR15782512: Equipment for nineteen (19) Pickup

Trucks – Quito, Ecuador – Quote (Vendor Name)

19. SAM REQUIREMENT

• Pursuant to FAR 4.1102, bidders are required to be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) at the time a quotation is submitted. In order to register to SAM, please follow the instructions detailed in the following link:

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APPENDIX A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All equipment requested shall be new and should meet or exceed requirements.

Item

No.

Item Description Qty

Electronic

Siren 100W

6 functions

• Siren and control box for police emergency vehicles

• Tones include Wail, Mech, Yelp, Sting, Tool, Hi-lo, Horn A, Horn B

• Powered by 12V

• Amplifier output power: 100W

• Current consumption: 3.2A

• Control Box

• Clear sound frequency

• 6 independent input switches (A, B, C, D, E, F)

• Input switches rated at 10 amps each

• Programmable manual mode

• Radio relay function available

• Includes flat brackets for mounting the amplifier

• Includes hand-held microphone/controller

• Microphone clip included

• Includes 8 feet of speaker, power, and 4 additional unit cables

• Includes 2 feet of coiled cable that extends to 4 feet, plus a 10-foot extension cable from the amplifier to the microphone/controller

• Water resistant

LED

lightbar accessories

• Universal gutter bracket

• Vehicle specific gutter brackets

• Permanent stud mount

• Headache rack backet

Professional

Red/Blue

Lightbar

• SAE J845 Certified

• 34 flash patterns available

• 132 MaxGen® LEDs of 3 watts each

• Patented Eclipse® LED Optical Technology – TIR

Optics

• Powered by 12V

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• 132 MaxGen® 3-watt LEDs in total

• 34 available flash patterns

• Removable and alley LED lights

• Built-in amber arrow stick

• Upgradable multicolor traffic advisor functionality

• Arrow directions: right, left, center-out

• Non-volatile memory recalls the last flash pattern

• Service life for up to 100,000 hours

• 12' cable from the lightbar to the connector

• 12.5' power cable from the connector

• 12.5' auxiliary cable from the connector

• Maximum power consumption: 14.6 at full power / 3.7 at low power

• Water resistant

Front

Bumper

• Material: 3 mm thick steel or stainless-steel tubing.

• Finish: Matte black powder coating for corrosion and weather resistance. Winch compatibility: Designed to accommodate winches up to 12,000 lbs. Sensor integration: Compatible with the vehicle’s original parking sensors without interference.

• Airbag compatibility certification: Compliant with safety regulations to ensure they do not interfere with airbag deployment in the event of a collision.

• Mounting included mounting brackets.

Rear

Bumper

• Material: 3 mm thick steel or stainless-steel tubing.

• Finish: Matte black powder coating for corrosion and weather resistance

Please consider the following information:

• All equipment, wiring, and fittings shall be fully compatible with the 2025 Nissan

Frontier SE (double cabin, diesel, 4x4), as per OEM specifications provided.

• SAE J845 International standard for warning lights (lightbars) on emergency vehicles.

• Ensure all components are compatible with 12V electrical systems. It should include wiring, connectors, mounting hardware, and proper protection (fuses, terminals, relays).

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Vehicle Characteristics (For Reference)