RFQ 19MX5325Q0049.pdf

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1 Import Process Mapping Sheets for 25 Food and Agricultural Products.

1 Each

12 DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER %

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ x] are [ ] are not attached.

13 NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14 SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15 DATE OF QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

c. COUNTY a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) AREA CODE

NUMBER

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ [ ] IS [x] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS-

SMALL PURCHASE SET-ASIDE (52.219-4)

PAGE

OF

PAGES

1. REQUEST NO.

19MX5325Q0049

2. DATE ISSUED

07/17/2025

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5A. ISSUED BY

U.S. Embassy Mexico City General Services Office / Procurement Paseo de la Reforma No. 305 Cuauhtemoc 06500 Ciudad de Mexico

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

September 12, 2025.

5B. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (Name and telephone no.) (No collect calls) 7. DELIVERY

__ FOB DESTINATION X OTHER (See Schedule)NAME

Petra Suric Jankov

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE

+52 (55)

NUMBER

5080-2000

8. TO: 9. DESTINATION

a. NAME b. COMPANY a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

U.S. Embassy Mexico City/GSO/Procurement

c. STREET ADDRESS b. STREET ADDRESS

Paseo de la Reforma No. 305 Colonia Cuauhtémoc

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. CITY

Mexico City

d. STATE

CDMX

e. ZIP CODE

06500

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

August 01, 2025, 12:00 pm Local Time (Mexico City)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

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SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

A. The Contractor shall provide a detailed and actionable roadmap to help guide U.S. Companies through Mexico’s import process. The information will identify and explain the legal requirements and import processes for 25 U.S. Food and Agricultural products into the Mexican market.

B. The project is expected to run for 30 weeks. Review Annex 1 for further details.

C. The Contractor will complete the following tasks:

a) Analysis of Legal Requirements

b) Step-by-Step Process Guide

c) Drafting and Review Process

d) Design and Formatting

e) Final Deliverables

D. This is a firm-fixed price type of purchase order.

E. Pricing

1. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, and all the necessary to deliver the required final results on the agreed date as indicated in Annex 1 of the Statement of Work.

2. Offers and payment in U.S. Dollars U.S. firms are eligible to be paid in U.S. dollars. U.S. firms desiring to be paid in U.S. dollars should submit their offer in U.S. dollars. A U.S. firm is defined as a company which operates as a corporation incorporated under the laws of a state within the United States. Local companies are eligible to be paid in U.S.

dollars provided that such company has a bank account in U.S.

dollars at a Local Bank.

3. Offers and Payment in Pesos, Mexican Currency Any firm that is not a U.S. firm is a foreign firm. Any local or foreign firm that does not meet the definition of a U.S. firm shall submit its prices and receive payment in local currency unless the foreign or local firm has a U.S. dollar bank account in Mexico.

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4. Value Added Tax

i. U.S. Firms

Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to U.S. firms; therefore, it shall not be included in U.S. firms rates or Invoices.

ii. Local Companies Value Added Tax (VAT) for offers submitted by local companies, either in U.S. Dollars or in Pesos, Mexican currency, is not included in line-item rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate amount in the contract and on the Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT;

this percentage is multiplied only against that portion.

Line Item Description Unit Unit

Price Quantity Total Price

01 Import Process Mapping Sheets for 25 Food and Agricultural Products. Each $ 1 $

Sub-Total $ VAT (only applicable to MEX local invoices/vendors) $

Grand Total $

F. Description of Service – General Specifications

1. General This is a request for provide a detailed and actionable roadmap to help guide U.S. Companies through Mexico’s import process. The information will identify and explain the legal requirements and import processes for 25 U.S. Food and Agricultural products into the Mexican market, in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions set forth herein:

i. The selected Contractor should complete the following tasks:

a. Analysis of Legal Requirements

a. Identify pre-import authorization procedures for 25 preselected product categories (see product list below).

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b. Document import clearance procedures for the pre-selected products.

c. Detailed registration or authorization requirements for products and producing/exporting firms in the United States.

b. Step-by-Step Process Guide

a. Develop a detailed guide for 25 product categories specifying:

I. Pre-export requirements.

II. Pre-arrival requirements.

III. Import clearance procedures upon arrival in Mexico.

IV. Any exceptions to standard procedures and clear guidance on how to handle them.

b. Each step must include:

I. Government Agency Identification -

The agency responsible for each requirement (i.e. SENASICA, SAT).

II. Timeline - When each step should be performed (i.e. pre-export, pre-arrival, upon arrival).

III. Documentation Requirements.

IV. Forms, permits, or certifications needed for each process and product.

The actual forms must be provided as attachments. Responsible Entity Identify whether the U.S. exporter, Mexican importer, or another party is responsible and clarify legal responsibilities.

V. Completion Instructions - Best practices for compliance and common errors to avoid.

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VI. Costs and Delays - Estimated fees and potential delays.

VII. Exceptions and Handling Procedures - List any exceptions that apply to specific products or processes and provide guidance on how to handle them.

VIII. Resources - Include links to relevant forms, government websites, and agency contact details.

c. Drafting and Review Process

a. Refer to Annex 1.

d. Design and Formatting

a. The design should follow the general structure and style of the provided example (Annex 2), while allowing for creative flexibility to enhance readability, clarity, and overall presentation (i.e.

incorporating graphics and/or visual aids).

e. Final Deliverables

a. A comprehensive written report for each product category within the timeframe shown on the timeline:

I. Table of contents.

II. Detailed requirements and step-by-step procedures.

III. Visual aids, such as tables or flowcharts.

b. PDF Summaries for each product category, summarizing key findings and processes.

c. Final documents delivered in English, with an option for Spanish translation upon request.

ii. The project will include 25 of the following Food and Agricultural products categories:

a. Cheese

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b. Fresh fruit

c. Frozen fruit/vegetables

d. Processed vegetables

e. Processed fruit products (e.g., pureed, dried)

f. Condiments & sauces

g. Cookies & chips

h. Seafood

i. Soups

j. Chocolates

k. Breakfast cereals

l. Pet food

m. Breads

n. Fruit/vegetable juice

o. Sugar/flavor added water

p. Ice cream

q. Wine

r. Distilled spirits (whiskey, gin, etc.) and beer

s. Dough mixes

t. Dried fruits

u. Frozen breads

v. Non-alcoholic beverage bases and syrups

w. Frozen prepared foods

x. Forestry products

y. Vegetable oils (excluding soybean)

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Annex 1: Detailed Timeline

Week Milestone Details Format Upon Award

Kickoff Meeting Official in-person (preferable) or virtual meeting in Mexico City to discuss objectives, expectations, and scope.

In-person or virtual

Within 1 Week

Project Presentation In-person or virtual presentation to Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) leadership in Mexico outlining the project methodology, key goals, and work plan.

In-person or virtual

Week 1 Submission of Work Plan & Timeline

Virtual meeting with ATO Mexico City staff. Contractor submits a detailed written plan, outlining methodology, deliverables, and a refined timeline.

Virtual + Written submission

Week 3 Progress Meeting 1 & Initial Findings Update

Virtual meeting to present initial research findings.

Virtual

Week 6 Progress Meeting 2 & First Two Product Guides (1&2) Submission

Evaluation of ongoing research and structure. Delivery of two completed product guides for review and feedback.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document Submission

Week 8 Progress Meeting 3 & Next Two Product Guides (3&4) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Progress Meeting 4 & Next Two Product Guides (5&6) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Progress Meeting 5 & Next Two Product Guides (7&8) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Progress Meeting 6 & Next Two Product Guides (9&10) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Progress Meeting 7 & Next Two Product Guides (11&12) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review

In-person or virtual + Document submission

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Week

Progress Meeting 8 & Next Two Product Guides (13&14) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Progress Meeting 9 & Next Two Product Guides (15&16) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Progress Meeting 10 & Next Two Product Guides (17&18) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Progress Meeting 11 & Next Two Product Guides (19&20) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Progress Meeting 12 & Next Two Product Guides (21&22) Submission

In-person or virtual review and delivery of two additional product guides.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Proposed Final Guide Format Presentation & Final Three Product Guides (23, 24 & 25) Submission

In-person or virtual presentation of the proposed format for the final guide to ATO leadership. With ATO input, a standardized template for the final guide is created.

Contractor integrates ATO feedback, ensuring at least two review opportunities with a one-week turnaround per review.

Delivery of the three final product guides.

In-person or virtual + Document submission

Week

Final Guide Delivery Submission of all finalized guides incorporating feedback and final formatting.

Written Submission

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SECTION 2

PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) This purchase order or BPA 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far DOSAR clauses may be accessed at:

http://www.statebuy.state.gov/dosar/dosartoc.html FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (if contractor requires physical access to a Federally-controlled facility or access to a Federal information system)

JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States (applies to services at danger pay posts only)

MAY 2020

52.227-19 Commercial Computer Software License (if order is for software) DEC 2007 52.228-3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (if order is for services and contractor employees are covered by Defense Base Act insurance)

JUL 2014

52.228-4 Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas (if order is for services and contractor employees are not covered by Defense Base Act insurance)

APR 1984

Notices:

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial

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Services and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

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__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

(Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

_X_ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

_X_ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite- Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (11) (i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

_X_ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jan 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

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__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17) [Reserved] __ (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

__ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637s).

__ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025).

__ (33) [RESERVED]

__ (34) [RESERVED]

__ (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

__ (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

__ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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__ (41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) [Deviation

FEB 2025].

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

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__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

_X_ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) (E.O. 13513).

__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (65) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as

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__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C.

chapter67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

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(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) [RESERVED]

(x) [RESERVED]

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025)

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C.

Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act- Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L.

118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

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52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Feb 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C.

7701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c) (1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying. In the absence of a completed IRS Form W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request. Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.

(2) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding, and certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the

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(i) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and

(ii) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.

(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C.

5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—

(1) Included in the contract price; nor

(2) Reimbursed.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling.

Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 6) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE DATE

652.225-71 Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, As Amended (if order exceeds simplified acquisition threshold)

AUG 1999

652.229-70 Excise Tax Exemption Statement for Contractors Within the United States (for supplies to be delivered to an overseas post)

JUL 1988

652.229-71 Personal Property Disposition at Posts Abroad AUG 1999 652.237-72 Observance of Legal Holidays and

Administrative Leave (for services where performance will be on-site in a Department of State facility)

FEB 2015

652.239-71 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (for orders that include information technology resources or services in which the contractor will have physical or electronic access to Department information that directly supports the mission of the Department)

SEP 2007

652.242-70 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (if a COR will be named for the order)

AUG 1999

652.242-71 [Reserved] - 652.242-73 Authorization and Performance AUG 1999 652.243-70 Notices AUG 1999 652.247-71 Shipping Instruction FEB 2015

The following clause is provided in full text, and is applicable for orders for services that will require contractor employees to perform on-site at a DOS location and/or that require contractor employees to have access to DOS information systems:

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652.204-70 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.

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SECTION 3

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION FACTORS

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023), is incorporated by reference.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

Instructions to Offeror. Each quote must consist of the following forms completely filled out:

1) Standard Form (SF-18)

2) Pricing table in section 1

3) Vendor Registration form – Attachment 1 / Attachment 2.

4) Proof of active SAM registration – Attachment 3.

a) 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 shall deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsive to the solicitation requirements 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.

5) All proposals and documents must be in English.

6) Technical Evaluation Requirements as described below

a) A completed Section 5 – Representations and Certifications:

b) Information demonstrating the offeror’s/quoter’s ability to perform, including:

i) Name of a Project Manager (or other liaison to the U.S.

Embassy/Consulate) who understands written and spoken English;

ii) Evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing;

iii) List of events over the past 2 years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, contact names, telephone and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed

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• 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.

c) Detailed Timeline of the Project Management

d) The offeror should provide a summary of the staff responsible for the project, summarizing their qualifications and experience, demonstrating why they are relevant to this project.

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7) The winning bid will be selected based on the following

No. DESCRIPTION Yes No a)

Project Management Timeline Does the proposal include a performance schedule that aligns with the project milestones provided in Annex 1?

Does the offeror commit to meeting all progress meeting deadlines and submitting two product guides per meeting as required?

b)

Cost Did the offeror provide pricing for an English-only final report and a separate quote for Spanish translation?

Are the prices provided on the quote all-inclusive? The offeror shall provide fully loaded rates, including but not limited to all direct and indirect labor costs, insurance, all overhead and profit, as well as any and all general and administrative expenses (G&A), equipment, and any other expenses related to the services required in this Solicitation during the entire period of performance. No additional charges will be paid if not included in the contract.

c)

Technical Expertise & Previous Experience Has the offeror provided evidence of prior experience in import/export documentation, trade compliance, or similar projects?

Does the offeror have experience working with relevant government agencies (SADER, SENASICA, SRE, SAT)?

Did the offeror provide a list of clients over the past 3 years, minimum of three (3), maximum of five (5) references, demonstrating prior experience of satisfactorily providing this service in Mexico, with relevant past performance information (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone numbers, and email addresses)? Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client’s contact person. The references provided must be for services similar to the ones being requested d)

Team Composition Did the offeror provide a summary of project staff and summarize their qualifications and experience?

Are the qualifications and experience listed on the staff summary relevant to this project?

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652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 2015)

(a) The Department of State’s Advocate for Competition is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged first to contact the contracting office for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) or a Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/LM/AQM Advocate for Competition, at AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov.

(2) For all others, the Department of State Advocate for Competition at cat@state.gov.

(b) The Department of State’s Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition. The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.

The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, Minister Counselor for Management Affairs, at 5080-2300. For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516-1680 or write to:

Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 603, SA-6, Washington, DC 20522.

(End of provision)

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SECTION 4

EVALUATION FACTORS

A. The U.S. Government intends to award a Purchase Order to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter based on initial quotations, without holding discussions. However, discussions might be held with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

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

C. The lowest price will be determined by adding each line item in “Prices - Continuation of SF-18”, and arriving at a grand total, including all options, if any.

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

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

• Adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them.

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

• Satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

• Necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them.

• Necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them.

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

• The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration (active) and include the SAM UEID number.

• Quotation must be valid, and spaces granted for 30 days (after due date of the announcement).

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SECTION 5

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the…