26Q0041_Solicitation document.pdf

August 24, 2026

To: Prospective Offerors

Subject: Request for Quotations 19PE5026Q0041 – Installation of an Automatic

Transfer Switch (ATS)

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the removal and installation of an

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) located at the Embassy. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section J of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document and submit it to the email address shown below.

A site visit will be held on August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Please submit the full name and DNI of people attending the visit to Mr. Christian Rivas at RivasCR@state.gov no later than 9 a.m. on August 26, 2026 to get the authorization to enter the building.

Questions regarding this RFQ must be sent in English to the same email address no later than August 31; the answers to these questions will be advertised within the same RFQ notice in the System for Award Management (SAM) on September 3, 2026.

Quotations are due by September 8, 2026 at 4 p.m. Quotations must be in English and incomplete quotations will not be accepted. Your quotation must be submitted electronically to Mr. Patrick McElroy at McElroyPH@state.gov and Mr. Christian Rivas at RivasCR@state.gov in a single file using Word or PDF file format.

For a quotation to be considered you must complete and submit the following:

• Volume 1: blanks 14, 15, 16 17, 20a, 20b and 20c of Standard Form SF- 1442, Section A Price and Attachment 2.

• Volume 2: SAM’s active registration; Attachment 3, a quote for the DBA insurance policy; other complementary information requested in Section J and Section L, where applicable.

Embassy of the United States of America

Lima, Peru mailto:RivasCR@state.gov mailto:McElroyPH@state.gov mailto:RivasCR@state.gov

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration, the Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the

System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the

Offeror and for the Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov . If the Offeror is not registered in

SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.

The U.S. Government intends to award without exchanges but may seek clarifications from quoters if needed.

Sincerely, Patrick McElroy Contracting Officer

Enclosure: As stated

08/21/2026 19:40 GMT

McElroy, Patrick (McElroyPH@state.gov) https://www.sam.gov/

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19PE5026Q0041

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFQ)

3. DATE ISSUED

08/24/2026

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IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

PR16072795

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE PE500

AMERICAN EMBASSY LIMA

ave. Lima Polo Cdra 2 Monterrico, Surco ATTN: GSO Procurement Lima

PERU

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

AMERICAN EMBASSY LIMA

Av. Lima Polo cdra 2 s/n, Monterrico, Surco ATTN: GSO/Procurement Lima

PERU

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Christian R Rivas

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) +51 975011706

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, x notice to proceed. This performance period is x mandatory negotiable. (See ).

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 16:00 (hour) local time 09/08/2026 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, x is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

X

Solicitation to remove and install a new Automatic Transfer Switch located in the Embassy in accordance to the attached Statement of Work and related documentation.

X

AMOUNTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BY 31C. AWARD DATE

Patrick McElroy

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SF-1442 COVER SHEET

A. PRICING

B. STATEMENT OF WORK

C. PACKAGING AND MARKING

D. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

H. CLAUSES

I. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Statement of Work

Attachment 2: Price Breakdown

Attachment 3: Proposed Performance Chart

Attachment 4: Daily Construction Report

J. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

K. EVALUATION CRITERIA

L. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

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SECTION A - PRICING

A. PRICE

The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all labor, materials, all insurances, overhead and profit.

The offeror may obtain DBA insurance directly from any us Department of Labor approved providers at the DOL website at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier

Attachment 2, Price Schedule Breakdown, is the controlling price schedule. The summary below shall agree with the totals in Attachment 2.

Total Cost of service $

IGV tax $

DBA Insurance policy

Total Contract Cost $

A.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT). Unit and total prices shall be exclusive of IGV. IGV shall be shown as a separate line item on the price schedule and on each invoice.

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SECTION B - STATEMENT OF WORK

The character and scope of the work are set forth in the contract. The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials required by this contract.

The work is described in Attachment 1, Statement of Work, and its Appendices A and B, which are incorporated in full. In the event of conflict, the order of precedence is: (1) the Schedule (Sections A–G); (2) Section H clauses; (3) Attachment 1 and its appendices; (4) the remaining attachments.

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SECTION C - PACKAGING AND MARKING

(RESERVED)

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SECTION D - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The COR, or his/her authorized representatives, will inspect from time to time the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection.

D.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

(a) "Substantial Completion" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer in writing to the Contractor, on which the work (or a portion designated by the Government) is sufficiently complete and satisfactory. Substantial completion means that the property may be occupied or used for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which:

(1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and

(2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

(b) The "date of substantial completion" means the date determined by the

Contracting Officer or authorized Government representative as of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

Use and Possession upon Substantial Completion - The Government shall have the right to take possession of and use the work upon substantial completion. Upon notice by the Contractor that the work is substantially complete (a Request for

Substantial Completion) and an inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized Government representative (including any required tests), the

Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a Certificate of Substantial

Completion. The certificate will be accompanied by a Schedule of Defects listing items of work remaining to be performed, completed, or corrected before final completion and acceptance. Failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms

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D.2 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

D.2.1 "Final completion and acceptance" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined by the Contracting Officer and confirmed in writing to the

Contractor, at which all work required under the contract has been completed in a satisfactory manner, subject to the discovery of defects after final completion, and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

D.2.2 The "date of final completion and acceptance" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer when final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor.

D.2.3 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS. The Contractor shall give the

Contracting Officer at least five (5) days advance written notice of the date when the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will be started not later than the date specified in the notice unless the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

D.2.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE. If the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the work under the contract is complete (with the exception of continuing obligations), the

Contracting Officer shall issue to the Contractor a notice of final acceptance and make final payment upon:

• Satisfactory completion of all required tests,

• A final inspection that all items by the Contracting Officer listed in the

Schedule of Defects have been completed or corrected and that the work is finally complete (subject to the discovery of defects after final completion), and

• Submittal by the Contractor of all documents and other items required upon completion of the work, including a final request for payment (Request for Final

Acceptance).

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SECTION E - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and,

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 180 calendar days

(including the equipment importation) after the Notice to Proceed-NTP.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the

Government in the amount of USD 142.79 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Default clause.

NOTICE OF DELAY

If the Contractor receives a notice of any change in the work, or if any other conditions arise which are likely to cause or are actually causing delays which the

Contractor believes may result in late completion of the project, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s notice shall state the effect, if any, of such change or other conditions upon the approved schedule, and shall state in what respects, if any, the relevant schedule, or the completion date should be revised.

The Contractor shall give such notice promptly, not more than ten (10) days after the first event giving rise to the delay or prospective delay. Only the Contracting

Officer may revise the approved time schedule.

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NOTICE TO PROCEED

(a) After receiving and accepting any bonds or evidence of insurance, the

Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor must then prosecute the work, commencing and completing performance not later than the time period established in the contract.

(b) It is possible that the Contracting Officer may elect to issue the Notice to

Proceed before receipt and acceptance of any bonds or evidence of insurance.

Issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government before receipt of the required bonds or insurance certificates or policies shall not be a waiver of the requirement to furnish these documents.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICE

The Embassy will only provide electricity and water supply for the performance of the work.

WORKING HOURS

Work shall be performed Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except that transfer-switch cutover, energization and load-transfer testing shall be performed outside normal business hours or on weekends as scheduled and approved in advance by the

COR and the Facility Manager. Offerors shall price after-hours cutover work in their quotation.

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A preconstruction conference will be held 10 days after contract award at the

Embassy (entry through Lima Polo St. gate) to discuss the schedule, submittals, notice to proceed, mobilization and other important issues that effect construction progress.

DELIVERABLES - The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description Quantity Deliver Date Deliver

To

SOW. Site Safety and Health Plan 1 10 days before any site activity

COR

SOW. Material order confirmation 1 5 days after award

COR

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Section G. Securities/Insurance 1

10 days after award CO

Section E. Construction Schedule 1

10 days after award COR

Section G. Personnel Biographies 1

10 days after award COR

Section F. Payment Request 1

Last calendar day of each month COR

SOW. Infrared scanning 2

After substantial completion COR

Section D. Request for Substantial

Completion 1

10 days before inspection COR

Section D. Request for Final

Acceptance 1

5 days before inspection COR

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SECTION F – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG

1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more

Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting

Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting

Officer, and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR for this contract is the Facilities Manager; the alternate COR will be the Electrical Engineer.

The COR will be designated in writing by the Contracting Officer in accordance with 652.242-70.

Payment: The Contractor's attention is directed to Section H, 52.232-5, "Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts". The following elaborates on the information contained in that clause.

Requests for payment, may be made no more frequently than monthly. Payment requests shall cover the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit.

After receipt of the Contractor's request for payment, and on the basis of an inspection of the work, the Contracting Officer shall make a determination as to the amount, which is then due. If the Contracting Officer does not approve payment of the full amount applied for, less the retainage allowed by 52.232-5, the Contracting

Officer shall advise the Contractor as to the reasons.

Under the authority of 52.232-27(a), the 14 day period identified in FAR 52.232-

27(a)(1)(i)(A) is hereby changed to 30 days.

Electronic invoices shall be submitted/uploaded into the MyILMS payment portal.

Instructions on how to access the system and create an account on the portal can be found in this link: https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmygrants.servicenowservices.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CRivasCR%40state.gov%7Cecc9c2a4d35040c60b9008dcd8e72c8f%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C638623734605922641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2w6Cpb6nxAykMz4mfhfM5ZCyEpXLRz%2FlofjQlOAoA%2F8%3D&reserved=0

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For inquiries or more information about MyILMS, please contact the mailbox

LimaBilling@state.gov.

The Contractor shall show Value Added Tax (VAT) as a separate item on invoices submitted for payment.

mailto:LimaBilling@state.gov

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SECTION G - SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

G.1.0 PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT PROTECTION - The Contractor shall furnish some form of payment protection as described in 52.228-13 in the amount of 20% of the contract price (Irrevocable Letter of Credit, tripartite escrow, certified or cashier’s check).

G.1.1 The Contractor shall provide the information required by the paragraph above within ten (10) calendar days after award. Failure to timely submit the required security may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government.

If the contract is terminated, the Contractor will be liable for those costs as described in FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction), which is included in this contract.

G.1.2 The alternate performance security shall guarantee the Contractor's execution and completion of the work within the contract time. This security shall also guarantee the correction of any defects after completion, the payment of all wages and other amounts payable by the Contractor under its subcontracts or for labor and materials, and the satisfaction or removal of any liens or encumbrances placed on the work.

G.1.3 The required securities shall remain in effect in the full amount required until final acceptance of the project by the Government.

G.2.0 INSURANCE - The Contractor is required by FAR 52.228-5, "Insurance -

Work on a Government Installation" to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall at its own expense provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

G.2.1 GENERAL LIABILITY (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury):

(1) Bodily Injury, On or Off the site, in US Dollars

Per Occurrence $ 30,000.00

(2) Property Damage, On or Off the Site, in U.S. Dollars

Per Occurrence

After assessing the damage, the Contracting

Officer will determine the cost.

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G.2.2 The foregoing types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required.

The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

G.2.3 The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to any property of the Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, or any other person, arising from and incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising therefrom, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

G.2.4 The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

G.2.5 The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United

States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

G.3.0 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTIONS

G.3.1 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The Contracting Officer shall furnish from time to time such detailed drawings and other information as is considered necessary, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, to interpret, clarify, supplement, or correct inconsistencies, errors or omissions in the Contract documents, or to describe minor changes in the work not involving an increase in the contract price or extension of the contract time. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the supplemental documents, and unless prompt objection is made by the

Contractor within 20 days, their issuance shall not provide for any claim for an increase in the Contract price or an extension of contract time.

G.3.1.1 RECORD DOCUMENTS. The Contractor shall maintain at the project site:

(1) a current marked set of Contract drawings and specifications indicating all interpretations and clarification, contract modifications, change orders, or any other departure from the contract requirements approved by the Contracting

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(2) a complete set of record shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals as approved by the Contracting Officer.

G.3.1.2 "As-Built" Documents: After final completion of the work, but before final acceptance thereof, the Contractor shall provide:

(1) a complete set of "as-built" drawings, based upon the record set of drawings, marked to show the details of construction as actually accomplished; and,

(2) record shop drawings and other submittals, in the number and form as required by the specifications.

G.4.0 LAWS AND REGULATIONS - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those of the host country, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. Host country authorities may not enter the construction site without the permission of the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise directed by the

Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the requirements of such laws, regulations, and orders and of the contract. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the

Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the

Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

G.4.1 The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs, and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

G.4.2 The Contractor shall give written assurance to the Contracting Officer that all subcontractors and others performing work on or for the project have obtained all requisite licenses and permits.

G.4.3 The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer of compliance with this clause.

G.5.0 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL - The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and at all times take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct by or among those employed at the site. The

Contractor shall ensure the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against such action. The Contracting

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Officer may require, in writing that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government's interests.

G.5.1 If the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately give notice, including all relevant information, to the Contracting

Officer.

G.5.2 After award, the Contractor has ten calendar days to submit to the Contracting

Officer, with a copy to the COR, a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project for the Government to conduct all necessary security checks. It is anticipated that security checks will approximately take 25 days to perform. For each individual, the list shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

DNI number

Full name of Father and Mother

Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or resubmittal of the application. Personal information collected under this paragraph will be used solely to conduct the security screening required for site access, will be safeguarded as PII in accordance with Department policy, and will be destroyed when no longer required for that purpose. The Contractor shall obtain each individual’s consent before transmitting their information and shall transmit it by a means approved by the RSO.

Once the Government has completed the security screening and approved the applicants a badge will be provided to the individual for access to the site. This badge may be revoked at any time due to the falsification of data, or misconduct on site.

G.5.3 The Contractor shall provide an English speaking supervisor on site at all times. This position is considered as key personnel under this purchase order.

G.6.0 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT - All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be new and for the purpose intended, unless

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G.7.0 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

G.7.1 The Contractor warrants all work for one year from final acceptance under

52.246-21. The manufacturer’s equipment warranty (minimum one year from commissioning or eighteen months from shipment, whichever is longer) runs in addition to, and not in lieu of, the 52.246-21 warranty, and shall be assigned to the

Government.

G.7.2 The Contractor shall obtain and furnish to the Government all information required to make any subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's guarantee or warranty legally binding and effective. The Contractor shall submit both the information and the guarantee or warranty to the Government in sufficient time to permit the Government to meet any time limit specified in the guarantee or warranty, but not later than completion and acceptance of all work under this contract.

G.8.0 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Any circumstance for which the contract provides an equitable adjustment that causes a change within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the "Changes and Change

Conditions" clause shall be treated as a change under that clause; provided, that the

Contractor gives the Contracting Officer prompt written notice (within 20 days) stating:

(a) the date, circumstances, and applicable contract clause authorizing an equitable adjustment and

(b) that the Contractor regards the event as a changed condition for which an equitable adjustment is allowed under the contract

The Contractor shall promptly provide written notice of a differing site condition following FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.

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G.9.0 ZONING APPROVALS AND PERMITS

The Government is responsible for zoning and land-use approvals and for the approval of contract drawings and specifications. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and paying for all construction, electrical and municipal permits required for the work, in accordance with 52.236-7 (DEV AUG 2025) and DOSAR

652.242-73.

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SECTION H - CLAUSES

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: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

; 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, Bing) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSE(S)

IS/ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (48 CFR CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV

2023)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE (OCT

2018) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION JAN

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52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATON FEB

2026)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

52.228-3 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE

ACT) (JUL 2014)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION

(JAN 1997)

52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTION (JULY 2000)

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN

2017)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM

FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (JAN 2026) ALTERNATE I (JAN 2026)

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984) (DEVIATON AUG

2025)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE

WORK (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984) (DEVIATION

AUG 2025)

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52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

(DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991) (DEVIATION

(AUG 2025)

52.236-9

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991) (DEVIATION JUL 2025)

ALTERNATIVE I (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB

1997) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (JAN 2026)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

(DEVIATION JUL 2025)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

52.249-1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT

(FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM) (APR 1984)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APRIL 1984)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

I. THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION

REGULATION (DOSAR) CLAUSE(S) IS/ARE SET FORTH IN FULL

TEXT:

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652.204-70 DEPARTMENT OF STATE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD

ISSUANCE PROCEDURES (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the Department of State (DOS) Personal

Identification Card Policy and Procedures for all employees performing under this contract who require frequent and continuing access to DOS facilities, or information systems. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees will require frequent and continuing access to DOS facilities, or information systems.

(b) The DOS Personal Identification Card Policy and Procedures may be accessed at http://www.state.gov/m/ds/rls/rpt/c21664.htm.

(End of clause)

652.229-71 PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT POSTS ABROAD

(AUG 1999)

Regulations at 22 CFR Part 136 require that U.S. Government employees and their families do not profit personally from sales or other transactions with persons who are not themselves entitled to exemption from import restrictions, duties, or taxes. Should the Contractor experience importation or tax privileges in a foreign country because of its contractual relationship to the United States Government, the

Contractor shall observe the requirements of 22 CFR Part 136 and all policies, rules, and procedures issued by the chief of mission in that foreign country.

652.236-70 ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES (OCT 2017)

In addition to the safety/accident prevention requirements of FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention Alternate I, the contractor shall comply with the following additional safety measures.

(a) High Risk Activities. If the project contains any of the following high risk activities, the contractor shall follow the section in the latest edition, as of the date of the solicitation, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health manual, EM 385-1-1 (https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-http://www.state.gov/m/ds/rls/rpt/c21664.htm https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/

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Health/ ) that corresponds to the high risk activity. Before work may proceed, the contractor must obtain approval from the COR of the written safety plan required by

FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention Alternate I (see paragraph (f) below), containing specific hazard mitigation and control techniques.

(1) Scaffolding;

(2) Work at heights above 1.8 meters;

(3) Trenching or other excavation greater than one (1) meter in depth;

(4) Earth-moving equipment and other large vehicles;

(5) Cranes and rigging;

(6) Welding or cutting and other hot work;

(7) Partial or total demolition of a structure;

(8) Temporary wiring, use of portable electric tools, or other recognized electrical hazards. Temporary wiring and portable electric tools require the use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in the affected circuits; other electrical hazards may also require the use of a GFCI;

(9) Work in confined spaces (limited exits, potential for oxygen less than 19.5 percent or combustible atmosphere, potential for solid or liquid engulfment, or other hazards considered to be immediately dangerous to life or health such as water tanks, transformer vaults, sewers, cisterns, etc.).

(10) Hazardous materials - a material with a physical or health hazard including but not limited to, flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, reactive or unstable, or any operations, which creates any kind of contamination inside an occupied building such as dust from demolition activities, paints, solvents, etc.; or

(11) Hazardous noise levels as required in EM 385-1 Section 5B or local standards if more restrictive.

(b) Safety and Health Requirements. The contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and

Health manual EM 385-1-1, or OSHA 29 CFR parts 1910 or 1926 if no EM 385-1-

1 requirements are applicable, and the accepted contractor’s written safety program.

(c) Mishap Reporting. The contractor is required to report immediately all mishaps to the COR and the contracting officer. A “mishap” is any event causing injury, disease or illness, death, material loss or property damage, or incident causing environmental contamination. The mishap reporting requirement shall include fires, explosions, hazardous materials contamination, and other similar incidents that may threaten people, property, and equipment.

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(d) Records. The contractor shall maintain an accurate record on all mishaps incident to work performed under this contract resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to or theft of property, materials, supplies, or equipment. The contractor shall report this data in the manner prescribed by the contracting officer.

(e) Subcontracts. The contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph

(e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

(f) Written program. The plan required by paragraph (f)(1) of the clause entitled

“Accident Prevention Alternate I” shall be known as the Site Safety and Health Plan

(SSHP) and shall address any activities listed in paragraph (a) of this clause, or as otherwise required by the contracting officer/COR.

(1) The SSHP shall be submitted at least 10 working days prior to commencing any activity at the site.

(2) The plan must address developing activity hazard analyses (AHAs) for specific tasks. The AHAs shall define the activities being performed and identify the work sequences, the specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk. Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work activity has been accepted by the COR and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including the Contractor, subcontractor(s), and Government on-site representatives.

(3) The names of the Competent/Qualified Person(s) required for a particular activity (for example, excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, other activities as specified by EM 385-1-1) shall be identified and included in the AHA. Proof of their competency/qualification shall be submitted to the contracting officer or COR for acceptance prior to the start of that work activity. The AHA shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to address changing site conditions, operations, or change of competent/qualified person(s).

652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contractor warrants the following:

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

(2) That is has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required to perform this contract; and,

(3) That it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the performance of this contract.

(b) If the party actually performing the work will be a subcontractor or joint venture partner, then such subcontractor or joint venture partner agrees to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this clause.

652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

Any notice or request relating to this contract given by either party to the other shall be in writing. Said notice or request shall be mailed or delivered by hand to the other party at the address provided in the schedule of the contract. All modifications to the contract must be made in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION I - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT

NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHMENT

NUMBER

OF PAGES

Attachment 1 Statement of Work 26

Attachment 2 Price Breakdown 1

Attachment 3 Proposed Performance Chart sample 1

Attachment 4 Daily Construction Report sample 2

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SECTION J – INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

The Offeror shall include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs covering employees. The offeror may obtain DBA insurance directly from any

Department of Labor approved providers at the DOL website at

A. QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS

Offerors/quoters must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work described in this solicitation. At a minimum, each

Offeror/Quoter must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be able to understand written and spoken English.

(2) Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Peru.

(3) The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM

UEI number and NCAGE code

(4) Be able to demonstrate prior construction experience with suitable references.

(5) Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work.

(6) Have all licenses and permits required by local law.

(7) Meet all local insurance requirements.

(8) Have the ability to obtain or to post adequate performance security, such as bonds, irrevocable letters of credit or guarantees issued by a reputable financial institution.

(9) Have no adverse criminal record; and

(10) Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States.

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B. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS

This solicitation is for the performance of the construction services described in the

STATEMENT OF WORK, and the Attachments which are a part of this request for quotation.

Each quotation must be submitted in English and consist of the following:

Volume Title

I Standard Form 1442, Section A and Attachment 2 (Price Schedule

Breakdown)

II Attachment 3 (Proposed Performance chart); an active registration in SAM; a quote for DBA insurance policy; other information as required under Section J and the Reps and Certs in Section L, where appropriate.

Proposals should be submitted electronically to Mr. Patrick McElroy at

McElroyPH@state.gov and Mr. Christian Rivas at RivasCR@state.gov in a single

Word or PDF file, no later than September 8, 2026 at 4 p.m., Lima time.

The Offeror/Quoter shall identify and explain/justify any deviations, exceptions, or conditional assumptions taken with respect to any of the instructions or requirements of this request for quotation in the appropriate volume of the offer.

Volume II:

• Performance schedule and Business Management/Technical Proposal.

(1) Present the performance schedule in the form of a "bar chart" indicating when the various portions of the work will be commenced and completed within the required schedule. This bar chart shall be in sufficient detail to clearly show each segregable portion of work and its planned commencement and completion date.

(2) The Business Management/Technical Proposal shall be in two parts, including the following information:

• Proposed Work Information - Provide the following:

mailto:McElroyPH@state.gov

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(1) A list of the names addresses and telephone numbers of the owners, partners, and principal officers of the Offeror.

(2) The name and address of the Offeror's field superintendent for this project.

(3) A list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of subcontractors and principal materials suppliers to be used on the project, indicating what portions of the work will be performed by them; and,

• Experience and Past Performance - List all contracts and subcontracts your company has held over the past three years for the same or similar work.

Provide the following information for each contract and subcontract:

(1) Customer's name, address, and telephone numbers of customer's lead contract and technical personnel.

(2) Contract number and type.

(3) Date of the contract award place(s) of performance, and completion dates;

Contract dollar value.

(4) Brief description of the work, including responsibilities; and

(5) Any litigation currently in process or occurring within last 5 years.

C. SITE VISIT

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site

Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) A site visit has been scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 10 a.m. Attendees shall register with Mr. Christian Rivas at RivasCR@state.gov no later than

August 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. providing full name and DNI/passport number for each attendee. Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory.

Questions regarding this RFQ must be sent in English to the same email address no later than August 31, 2026; the answers to these questions will be

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Management (SAM) on September 3, 2026.

(c) Participants will meet at the Embassy (entry through Lima Polo St.

gate).

D. LATE QUOTATIONS. Quotations received after the time specified will be considered only if no award has been made and consideration would not unduly delay the acquisition. The Government bears no responsibility for e-mail delivery failure; quoters are advised to request a delivery receipt.

E. 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide ; 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) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PROVISIONS

ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (48 CFR CH. 1):

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT-REGISTRATION

(NOV 2024) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

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THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION

PROVISION IS INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT:

652.228-70 DEFENSE BASE ACT—COVERED CONTRACTOR

EMPLOYEES (FEB 2015)

(a) Bidders/offerors shall indicate below whether or not any of the following categories of employees will be employed on the resultant contract, and, if so, the number of such employees:

Category Yes/No Number

(1) United States citizens or residents

(2) Individuals hired in the United

States, regardless of citizenship

(3) Local nationals or third country nationals where contract performance takes place in a country where there are no local workers' compensation laws

Local nationals:

Third country nationals:

(4) Local nationals or third country nationals where contract performance takes place in a country where there are local workers' compensation laws

Local nationals:

Third country nationals:

(c) The contracting officer has determined that for performance in the country of

Peru:

□ Workers' compensation laws exist that will cover local nationals and third country nationals.

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✓□ Workers' compensation laws do NOT exist that will cover local nationals and third country nationals.

(c) If the bidder/offeror has indicated “yes” in block (a)(4) of this provision, the bidder/offeror shall not purchase Defense Base Act insurance for those employees.

However, the bidder/offeror shall assume liability toward the…