RFQ 19AL6026Q0013 Landscape services at CMR.docx

U.S. Embassy Albania, Tirana September 15, 2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19AL6026Q0013

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for “Landscape Restoration Services at CMR”. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

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

The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-quotation conference at the site. The site visit will be held on September 22, 2026, at 09:00 am, at Rilindja Ridge Compound. Prospective offerors/quoters should contact: TiranaBids@state.gov by September 21, 2026, at 10:00 am to arrange entry to the site. To have access please send an email with names of participants.

Quotations are due by September 29, 2026, at 10:00 am (Tirana local time). No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to TiranaBids@state.gov . It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

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

1. SF-1449

2. Section I, Pricing

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Sincerely, Chris Carlisle Contracting Officer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Request for Quotations No. 19AL6026Q0013

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

· SF 1449 cover sheet

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19AL6026Q0013, Prices, Block 23

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19AL6026Q0013, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

· Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government Furnished Property

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

· Contract Clauses

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

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

· Solicitation Provisions

· Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

· Evaluation Factors

· Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

· Offeror Representations and Certifications

· Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR16247087

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19AL6026Q0013

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

September 15, 2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Elida Lako

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE

September 29, 2026, at 10.00 A.M (Local time Tirana)

9. ISSUED BY CODE

GSO/Procurement US Embassy Tirana

|_| HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

|_| (WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

Rr. Stavro Vinjau, NO 14 Tirana/Albania

|_| SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

|_| EDWOSB

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

|_| SEE SCHEDULE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

|X| RFQ |_| IFB |_| RFP

American Embassy, Tirana GSO/Procurement TiranaBids@state.gov

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY Financial Management Office US Embassy Tirana Rr. Stavro Vinjau, No.14 Tirana/Albania

CODE

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

OFFER

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

each

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

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

30c. DATE SIGNED

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

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

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

CORRECT FOR

|_| COMPLETE |_| PARTIAL |_| FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19AL6026Q0013

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. The purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is for Landscape Restoration Services at CMR in accordance with Statement of Work - Attachment A.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Landscape Restoration Service

A.1 thru A.12

All required services are performed and no more than one (1) customer complaint is received per month.

1. SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

2. STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), if any of the services exceed the standard.

II. PRICING

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

Landscape Restoration Services

Service price

VAT (if applicable)

Total Price

III. VALUE ADDED TAX

VAT

VALUE ADDED TAX. 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.

Attachment A

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES

TIRANA-ALBANIA

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

STATEMENT of WORK

PROJECT: LANDSCAPE RESTORATION

1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Owner: US Embassy Tirana, Albania.

Project Name: Landscape Restoration Project Location: RR Compound Project Type: Landscape Architecture / Planting & Turf Restoration Approximate Restoration Area: To be verified in field

2.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVE

Provide landscape restoration, design, and installation services for areas disturbed by construction activities, including deck replacement, façade repairs, construction access, and staging.

The restored landscape shall integrate with the existing site and architecture and establish a cohesive, durable, low-maintenance landscape with a Mediterranean / soft-Mediterranean character.

3.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, landscape design services, plant material, turf grass, soil, fill, topsoil, soil amendments, mulch, edging, equipment, transportation, installation, protection, cleanup, and incidental work necessary for complete landscape restoration.

Final restoration limits shall be determined based on actual post-construction conditions.

The Contractor shall perform, at a minimum, the following work:

3.1 Project Areas / Quantities

· Location and layout to be verified at the site visit.

· Turf Grass Area: 300 m²

· Disturbed Walkway / Grading & Soil Restoration Area: 110 m²

· Boxwood Walkway Barrier: 115 liner meters

· Olive trees planting: 5 ea

· Crapemyrtle planting: 5 ea

· Low decorative/ornamental plants for three spots restoration appx 25 m²

· Floral plants with low decorative plants for 50 linear meters along patio

· Supply and plant 20 ea Thuja (arborvitae)

3.2 Site Preparation

· Assess and prepare disturbed landscape areas.

· Remove damaged vegetation, weeds, unsuitable soil, and landscape debris.

· Salvage and protect suitable existing vegetation.

· Loosen and scarify compacted soil as required.

· Supply and place fill, topsoil, and soil amendments as required.

· Regrade disturbed areas to integrate with existing site conditions.

3.3 Site Assessment and Landscape Design

Prior to installation, the Contractor shall verify actual post-construction conditions, including:

· Existing vegetation and vegetation suitable for retention.

· Sun and shade exposure.

· Soil condition and compaction.

· Existing and proposed grades.

· Slope conditions.

· Pedestrian paths and circulation.

The Contractor shall identify requirements for fill, topsoil, grading, and soil preparation.

The landscape design shall:

Establish a cohesive Mediterranean / soft-Mediterranean character.

Use durable, climate-adapted, low-maintenance plant material.

Provide year-round structure, seasonal color, texture, and visual interest.

Respect mature plant size and spacing.

Integrate suitable existing vegetation.

Minimize long-term maintenance requirements.

Landscape installation shall not proceed without prior CO/COR approval of the proposed landscape design.

4.0 TURF, SLOPE AND PATH RESTORATION

4.1 Turf Grass Restoration

Primary lawn areas disturbed by construction, including areas surrounding the deck, residence, pedestrian paths, rear garden, and other visually prominent areas, shall be restored using installed turf grass (sod).

Sod shall:

· Be suitable for local climate and site conditions.

· Match or be compatible with the existing lawn.

· Be healthy and free of significant weeds, pests, and disease.

· Be installed over properly prepared soil.

· Provide a smooth transition to existing lawn areas.

· Compacted or disturbed soil shall be loosened and prepared as required prior to sod installation. Suitable topsoil shall be added where necessary.

4.2 Slopes and Paths

Disturbed slopes shall be properly graded. Planting shall be appropriate to site and slope conditions.

Pedestrian paths shall remain accessible, and adjacent disturbed landscape areas shall be restored and integrated into the overall landscape.

5.0 PLANTING AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Planting beds shall be properly prepared to support healthy plant establishment.

All new plant material shall be:

· Healthy and well-rooted.

· Free of significant pests and disease.

· Suitable for local climate and site conditions.

· Appropriate for available sun, shade, soil, and moisture conditions.

· Appropriate in size and quality for landscape installation.

· Spaced according to mature size and growth habit.

· Existing vegetation approved for retention shall be protected during installation.

The Contractor shall protect the residence, deck, walkways, utilities, foundations, existing trees, and retained landscape. Any damage caused by the Landscape Contractor shall be repaired at no additional cost.

6.0 PROPOSAL, PRICING AND DELIVERABLES

The Contractor's proposal shall include:

· Landscape design services.

· Restoration scope and quantities.

· Proposed plant palette and approximate quantities.

· Existing vegetation proposed for retention, relocation, or removal.

· Turf grass areas and costs.

· Soil, fill, and topsoil requirements.

· Grading and soil preparation requirements.

· Labor and installation costs.

· Plant and material costs.

· Unit prices for additional fill, topsoil, and sod, where practical.

· Project schedule.

· Establishment and maintenance requirements.

· Warranty / replacement period.

Additional work resulting from unforeseen conditions require prior written CO/COR approval.

7.0 COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

The work shall be considered complete when:

· All designated disturbed landscape areas are restored.

· Required soil, fill, and grading work is completed.

· Planting areas are fully installed.

· Sod is properly installed and established.

· Disturbed slopes are properly graded.

· Pedestrian paths are clear and functional.

· Retained vegetation is in good condition.

· All landscape debris is removed.

· Adjacent surfaces are clean.

· The approved Final Landscape Plan and required documentation are submitted.

· The completed landscape presents a cohesive and professionally maintained appearance.

8.0 WARRANTY AND ESTABLISHMENT

The Contractor shall provide an establishment and replacement warranty for newly installed plant material and sod.

Plant material or turf that fails due to improper installation, unsuitable material, defective plant material, or inadequate soil preparation shall be replaced at no additional cost, subject to reasonable exclusions for extraordinary weather, vandalism, damage by others, or conditions outside the Contractor's control.

Replacement material shall match the original species/type and comparable size and quality unless otherwise approved by the CO/COR.

9.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

· Site verification and measurements.

· Landscape design and final planting plan.

· Detailed material and plant list.

· Product data sheets, where applicable.

· Installation methodology.

· Work schedule.

· Qualified supervision and skilled labor.

· All materials, tools, equipment, and transportation.

· Temporary protection of existing facilities and retained landscape.

· Daily housekeeping and waste removal.

· Final cleanup and inspection.

· Correction of deficiencies.

· Written warranty documentation.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all work and materials necessary to deliver a complete and functional landscape restoration, including minor and incidental items required for proper completion.

10.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidental items necessary for complete execution of the project.

· The Contractor shall verify all field dimensions and existing conditions prior to installation.

· Any item necessary for complete, safe, durable, and functional completion of the landscape restoration shall be included in the Contractor's responsibility unless otherwise directed in writing.

· All work shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner.

· No substitution of specified materials or plant material shall be made without prior written approval.

· The Contractor shall coordinate all work activities with Facility Management and comply with all applicable site access, safety, and security requirements.

· The Contractor shall complete the project in accordance with the approved project schedule.

11.0 SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL MATERIALS

12.0 FINAL CLEANUP AND ACCEPTANCE

The Contractor shall maintain the project site clean and orderly throughout the duration of the work.

· Remove construction waste and landscape debris.

· Remove unused materials and packaging.

· Remove Contractor equipment upon completion.

· Clean restored landscape areas and adjacent surfaces.

The project shall not be considered complete until final cleanup has been completed and the work has been accepted by Facility Management.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2026)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates the following 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. Go to the internet at: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Government authorized end user to such clause.

For the most recent version of the FAR please see: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

652.204-70 Department of State Personal Identification Card Policy and Procedures.

Department of State Personal Identification Card Policy and 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

CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)

Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1. Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);

1. Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

(End of clause)

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 paragraph (c), in all subcontracts under this contract other than acquisitions described in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.209(b)(1).

Billing Address:

AMERICAN EMBASSY TIRANA

ATTN: FMO

Rruga Stavro Vinjau Nr14 Tirana/Albania Kindly send the invoice electronically by e-mail to TiranaVoucherExaminers@state.gov No advance payments will be made. Payment term should be 30 days after receipt of services.

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

(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the contractor’s address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:

652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (FEB 2015)

(a) The Department of State observes the following days as holidays:

Any other day designated by Federal law, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

(b) When New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed; if it falls on Saturday the preceding Friday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not be cause for additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation except as set forth in the contract. If the contractor’s personnel work on a holiday, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, unless authorized pursuant to an overtime clause elsewhere in this contract.

(c) When the Department of State grants administrative leave to its Government employees, assigned contractor personnel in Government facilities shall also be dismissed. However, the contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform round-the-clock requirements of critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the contracting officer or his/her duly authorized representative.

(d) For fixed-price contracts, if services are not required or provided because the building is closed due to inclement weather, unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of Congress to appropriate funds, or similar reasons, deductions will be computed as follows:

(1) The deduction rate in dollars per day will be equal to the per month contract price divided by 21 days per month.

(2) The deduction rate in dollars per day will be multiplied by the number of days services are not required or provided.

If services are provided for portions of days, appropriate adjustment will be made by the contracting officer to ensure that the contractor is compensated for services provided.

(e) If administrative leave is granted to contractor personnel as a result of conditions stipulated in any “Excusable Delays” clause of this contract, it will be without loss to the contractor. The cost of salaries and wages to the contractor for the period of any such excused absence shall be a reimbursable item of direct cost hereunder for employees whose regular time is normally charged, and a reimbursable item of indirect cost for employees whose time is normally charged indirectly in accordance with the contractors accounting policy.

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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.

(a) The COR for this contract is Mr. Arben Mane

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652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contractor warrants the following:

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

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

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

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

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.

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2026)

(a) Submission of offers.

Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

1. The solicitation number;

2. The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

3. The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

4. Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

5. Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

6. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

1. Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

2. Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

3. If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

4. Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

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ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. Summary of Instructions. Each offer must consist of the following:

1. Filled SF-1449 Cover page. Offeror must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

2. Section I, Pricing table

3. Information demonstrating the offeror’s/quoter’s ability to perform, including:

Name of a Project Manager (or other liaison to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate) who understands written and spoken English;

Evidence that the offeror operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Albania. The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number

List of clients over the past ____2_____ years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone number and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services in Albania then the offeror shall provide its international experience. Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client’s contact person. In addition, the client’s contact person may be asked to comment on the offeror’s:

· Quality of services provided under the contract;

· Compliance with contract terms and conditions;

· Effectiveness of management;

· Willingness to cooperate with and assist the customer in routine matters, and when confronted by unexpected difficulties; and

· Business integrity / business conduct.

The Government will use past performance information primarily to assess an offeror’s capability to meet the solicitation performance requirements, including the relevance and successful performance of the offeror’s work experience. The Government may also use this data to evaluate the credibility of the offeror’s proposal. In addition, the Contracting Officer may use past performance information in making a determination of responsibility.

4. Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work; This may be in the form of a annual fiscal report.

5. The offeror shall address its plan to obtain all licenses and permits required by local law. If offeror already possesses the locally required licenses and permits, a copy shall be provided.

(a) Applicable Licenses

(b) Any applicable insurances

6. The offeror’s strategic plan for Landscape Restoration…