RFQ 19TU4626Q1004 FOR SD RENTING VEHICLE.pdf

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

American Consulate General Istanbul, TURKEY

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

Solicitation for

SD Renting Vehicle

Solicitation No.: 19TU4626Q1004 General Services Office: Acquisitions Poligon Mah. Sariyer cad. No:75 Sariyer / Istanbul

ISTANBUL / TURKIYE

U.S. Consulate General Istanbul

6/17/2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19TU4626Q1004

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for ‘’Renting 2 each vehicle Sedan type 1.6’ 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 the 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.

Quotations are due by July 1, 2026. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted. Proposals/Quotes may be submitted in electronic format. The electronic quote shall be submitted via email to istanbul-solicitation@state.gov in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. Proposals/Quotes must be compiled as a single document with pages numbered 1 of x, 2 of x, etc. If the size of the full document is greater than 2MB, break in into multiple documents smaller than 2MB and name each document as follows: “(your company name)-Quote 19TU4626Q1004 file x of x files”

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

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation in writing and in English exclusively. Email the questions to Bihter Ozkan Aslan at istanbul-solicitation@state.gov later than close of business on 5:00 pm (UTC+3), July 1, 2026. Questions will not be accepted after this date. Answers will be posted on the Embassy web page where the solicitation is publicized. It is your responsibility to monitor the web page for any new information which may be posted until the solicitation response date.

Sincerely, Jennifer D Adell, Contracting Officer Enclosure: Solicitation Number 19TU4626Q1004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19TU4626Q1004 , Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19TU4626Q1004 Schedule Of

Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

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 FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR16061094

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19TU4626Q1004

6. PROPOSAL ISSUE

DATE

6/17/2026

7. FOR PROPOSAL

INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Contracting Officer

Purchasing Agent for Acquisitions

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(212) 335 9332

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

7/1/2026

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION

IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE:____ %

FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL ISTANBUL

PoligonMah. Sariyer Cad, No:7, Istinye-Istanbul Istanbul - Turkey

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINAT-TION UNLESS

BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER

UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

X RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

U.S. CONSULATE

GENERAL ISTANBUL

Poligon Mah. Sariyer Cad.

No:75 Istinye Istanbul

U.S. Consulate General Istanbul/ACQ

Poligon Mah. Sariyer Cad. No:75 Istinye - Istanbul

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE Ankara, Turkey 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY U.S. Consulate General Istanbul FMC

FMC

Poligon Mah Sariyer Cad. No:75 Istinye-Istanbul

CODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO. 20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 21.

QUANTITY 22.

UNIT 23.

UNIT PRICE 24.

AMOUNT

Renting 2 ea Sedan Type Vehicle Performance period from August 1, 2026-July 31,2027 month

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE

ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED

____________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING

ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS

ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING

OFFICER)

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

30c. DATE

SIGNED

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19TU4626Q1004

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

ESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The Government requests to rent two (2) vehicles without drivers from the Contractor. The contract is firm fixed price for one (1) year. The Government requires the following conditions to be met by the Contractor:

A. Vehicles shall have a minimum 1.6 cubic centimeter (cc) gasoline or diesel-powered engine with automatic transmission, 4 doors, and 4-passenger capacity;

B. Vehicles shall be the latest model or one year old, Sedan model, in excellent condition with air conditioning;

C. Contractor shall provide proof of vehicle registration, proof of mandatory traffic insurance, full (kasko) insurance, and license plate numbers before the vehicles are delivered.

D. Contractor shall change the vehicle every month or more frequently upon request ('Cycle').

E. The Government may also request a replacement vehicle on a last-minute basis, including but not limited to reasons of accident, breakdown, or other reasons. Upon such an emergency request, the Contractor must change the vehicle within four (4) hours of notice by the driver or by the requester office and/or his delegate.

F. Upon the Government's request to change vehicles, the Contractor shall provide a vehicle that meets the conditions specified in this section. In addition, the rotated vehicle shall be of a different color and have different license plate numbers per Cycle. The license plate numbers shall not be sequentially linked to the vehicle rented in the previous Cycle. The Contractor may not provide the same vehicle again within a one-year period.

G. Vehicles shall be delivered to a location designated by the Government.

H. Vehicles shall be delivered with their gasoline or diesel tanks filled to maximum capacity.

The Government will return the vehicles to the Contractor with their gasoline or diesel tanks filled to maximum capacity;

I. The cost shall include all managerial costs, administrative costs, operational expenses, and other vehicle maintenance expenses for such vehicles, as well as vehicle insurance.

J. The Contractor shall equip vehicles with tires in good or excellent condition, changing tires periodically as necessary to meet this requirement. The Contractor must comply with Turkish automotive maintenance and safety regulations and equip vehicles with winter tires in accordance with local regulations and seasonal road conditions.

K. The Contractor will bill fuel charges as an additional (+) actual cost on the monthly invoice as a separate line item. The vehicle shall either have a gas chip system or a credit card payment system for the Contractor to pay at gas stations.

The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, Performance period from August 1, 2026-July 31,2027

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the requester office 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.

Performance Objective Scope of Work

Paragraphs Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all services set forth in the scope of work.

___ thru ____

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

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

2. STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one complaint per month. The requester office 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.

3. PROCEDURES.

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the requester office.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-4

(b) The requester office will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the requester office determines the complaint is invalid, the requester office will advise the complainant. The requester office will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the requester office determines the complaint is valid, the requester office will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The requester office shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The requester office shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the requester office.

The requester office will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The requester office will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the requester office will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

II. PRICING

Firm-fixed price type contract in USD, prices shall be provided for 2 vehicles for 12 months.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

Renting 2 ea Sedan Type Vehicle month

III. VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically this/these address(es):

Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

NUMBER TITLE AND DATE

☐ 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT

(JUN 2020) Alternate I (NOV 2021)

☐ 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (NOV 2021)

☒ 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

☒ 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

☐ 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(JAN 2011)

☒ 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT – MAINTENANCE (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.204-91 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING

WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JAN 2026)

Alternate I (MAR 2020)

☐ 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS STATUTE (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN STATUTE (JAN 2026)

Alternate I (JAN 2026)

Alternate II (JAN 2026)

Alternate III (JAN 2026)

Alternate IV (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

(JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JAN 2026)

Alternate I (JUL 2014)

☐ 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JAN 2026)

Alternate I (JUL 2014)

☐ 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR

RELATIONS ACT (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS STATUTE (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

☐ 52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS)

(JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-44 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS STATUTE (JAN 2026)

☒ Alternate I (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-51 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF

CERTAIN EQUIPMENT – REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-53 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES – REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR

EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008)

Alternate I (MAY 2008)

☐ 52.223-11 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND HIGH GLOBAL WARMING

POTENTIAL HYDROFLUOROCARBONS (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.223-12 MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, REPAIR, OR DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATION

EQUIPMENT AND AIR CONDITIONERS (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.223-20 [Reserved]

☐ 52.223-21 [Reserved]

☐ 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.224-3 PRIVACY TRAINING (APR 1984)

Alternate I (JAN 2017)

☐ 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN-SUPPLIES (JAN 2026)

Alternate I (OCT 2022)

☐ 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS – ISRAELI TRADE ACT (JAN

2026)

Alternate I [Reserved]

Alternate II (JAN 2026)

Alternate III (JAN 2026)

Alternate IV (OCT 2022)

☐ 52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023)

☐ 52.225-19 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN A DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL AREA OR

SUPPORTING A DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR MISSION OUTSIDE THE UNITED

STATES (MAY 2020)

☐ 52.225-26 CONTRACTORS PERFORMING PRIVATE SECURITY FUNCTIONS

OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (OCT 2016)

☐ 52.226-4 NOTICE OF DISASTER OR EMERGENCY AREA SET-ASIDE (NOV 2007)

☐ 52.226-5 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING OUTSIDE DISASTER OR

EMERGENCY AREA (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024) (EO13513)

☐ 52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS STATUTE (JUL 2025)

☒ 52.232-29 TERMS FOR FINANCING OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

☐ 52.232-30 INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

☒ 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

☐ 52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – OTHER THAN SYSTEM

FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

☐ 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY STATUTE (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (JULY 2013)

☐ 52.232-90 FAST PAYMENT PROCEDURE STATUTE (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD STATUTE (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS STATUTE (JAN 2026)

Alternate I (DATE XXXX)

☒ 52.240-92 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS OTHER (JAN 2026)

Alternate II (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

SYSTEMS (JAN 2026)

☒ 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (JAN 2026)

☐ 52.247-64 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.- FLAG COMMERCIAL

VESSELS (JAN 2025)

Alternate I (APR 2003)

Alternate II (NOV 2021)

ADD THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE IN FULL TEXT:

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.

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(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 contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax then the Contractor shall–

(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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THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) CLAUSES ARE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.212-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2026) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

(SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27A)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF

CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (JAN 2026)

THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule.

Such orders may be issued from _________, through ____________ (insert dates).

(b) All delivery orders or tsk orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when –

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either –

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

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”);

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

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-652.215-70#p-652.215-70(c)

652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE)

(AUG 1999)

(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm fixed-price stated in this contract.

(b) Invoice Submission. The Contractor shall submit invoices in a soft copy to Istanbul- DBO@state.gov and aslanb@state.gov . To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).

(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:

Date(s) Tarih(ler)

Day(s) Gün(ler)

Holiday Tatil

Actual Workdays Çalışma Günleri

American / Turkish Amerikan

/ Türk January 1 / 1 Ocak

Thursday / Perşembe

New Year’s Day / Yeni Yıl 1 A/T

January 19 / 19 Ocak

Monday / Pazartesi

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 A

February 16 / 16 Şubat

Monday / Pazartesi

Washington’s Birthday 1 A

March 19 – 22 / 19 – 22 Mart

Thursday – Sunday / Perşembe – Pazar

Ramadan Holiday (From 13:00 on March 19, Thursday) / Ramazan Bayramı (19 Mart Perşembe 13:00’ten itibaren)

1½ T

April 23 / 23 Nisan

Thursday / Perşembe

National Sovereignty and Children’s Day / Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı

1 T mailto:Istanbul-DBO@state.gov mailto:Istanbul-DBO@state.gov mailto:aslanb@state.gov

May 1 / 1 Mayıs

Friday / Cuma

Labor and Solidarity Day / Emek ve Dayanışma Günü

1 T

May 19 / 19 Mayıs

Tuesday / Salı

Ataturk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day / Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı

1 T

May 25 / 25 Mayıs

Monday / Pazartesi

Memorial Day 1 A

May 27 – 30* / 27– 30 Mayıs*

Wednesday – Saturday / Çarşamba

– Cumartesi

Sacrifice Holiday / Kurban Bayramı 3 T

June 19 / 19 Haziran

Friday / Cuma

Juneteenth 1 A

July 3* / 3 Temmuz*

Friday / Cuma

Independence Day 1 A

July 15 / 15 Temmuz

Wednesday / Çarşamba

Democracy and National Solidarity Day / Demokrasi ve Milli Birlik Günü

1 T

August 30 / 30 Ağustos

Sunday / Pazar

Victory Day / Zafer Bayramı 0 T

September 7 / 7 Eylül

Monday / Pazartesi

Labor Day 1 A

October 12 / 12 Ekim

Monday / Pazartesi

Columbus Day 1 A

October 28 – 29 / 28 – 29 Ekim

Wednesday – Thursday Çarşamba – Perşembe

Turkish Independence Day (From 13:00 on October 28, Wednesday) / Cumhuriyet Bayramı (28 Ekim Çarşamba 13:00’ten itibaren)

1½ T

November 11 11 Kasım

Wednesday / Çarşamba

Veterans Day 1 A

November 26 26 Kasım

Thursday / Perşembe

Thanksgiving Day 1 A

December 25 / 25 Aralık

Friday / Cuma

Christmas Day 1 A

TOTAL 21 A/T

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.

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 (SEP 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27A)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

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

A.1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 12, 17, 19-24, and 30 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out.

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

(2) Evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing; in Turkey or plans to establish an office within 30 days of contract award.

(3) The offeror can provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number.

4. List of clients over the past 3 years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services in Turkey 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.

5. Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work;

6. The offeror shall address its plan to obtain all licenses and permits required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section 2).

7. The offeror’s list of suggested vehicles with copies of vehicle registration document (for at least 24 vehicles).

If insurance is required by the solicitation, a copy of the Certificate of Insurance(s), or (2) a statement that the contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOLICITATION

PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JAN 2026)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR PROVISION(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

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/GA/AMD) or a Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/GA/AMD 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, https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl mailto:AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov mailto:cat@state.gov 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. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, Brautigam, Hayden M , at +902123359286 . For an American Consulate 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) 516-1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of Global Acquisitions (A/GA), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.

(End of provision)

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. The quoter shall submit a completed solicitation, including Sections 1 and 5.

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

• The lowest price will be determined by multiplying the offered prices times the estimated quantities in “Prices - Continuation of SF-1449, block 23”, and arriving at a grand total.

• The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the RFQ to include the technical information required by Section 3.

• The Government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror 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; and

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

ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION FACTORS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISION(S) NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

THE FOLLOWING FAR PROVISION(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.225-17 EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS (FEB 2000)

If the Government receives offers in more than one currency, the Government will evaluate offers by converting the foreign currency to United States currency using the exchange rate used by the Embassy in effect as follows:

(a) For acquisitions conducted using sealed bidding procedures, on the date of bid opening.

(b) For acquisitions conducted using negotiation procedures—

(1) On the date specified for receipt of offers, if award is based on initial offers;

otherwise

(2) On the date specified for receipt of proposal revisions.

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications.

As prescribed in 40.205(a), insert the following provision:

Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Deviation Date)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-— Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240- 91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted under specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

(1) Covered telecommunications and video surveillance. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(2) FASCSA Orders.

https://www.sam.gov/

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(c) Covered telecommunications equipment or services representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the Offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit)—

(1) It will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g); and

(2) It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g).

(d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.

(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—

(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $15,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)

(see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx)

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx

(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(g) Disclosure.

(1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information…