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RFQ Summary: VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot and Laboratory Supplies
This Request for Quotations (RFQ 19GG8026Q0023) issued by the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi seeks quotations for a VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot Starter Pack and associated laboratory supplies for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) located in Tbilisi, Georgia. The procurement includes the base robotic system manufactured by Integra-biosciences (Part No. INTL4505) along with 24 line items of accessories, adapters, modules, pipettes, tips, plates, and reservoirs. The total estimated budget is €62,520.00. This is a fixed-price acquisition with award based on lowest price to a responsible, acceptable offeror. Quotations must be submitted electronically to TbilisiGSOProcurement@state.gov by 17:00 GMT+4 on July 14, 2026, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format not exceeding 30MB per file.
Mandatory submission requirements include completion of SF-1449, Section 1 (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), proof of SAM registration with UEI number and N-CAGE code, evidence of authorization to import reagents in Georgia, and demonstration of past performance with client references. The bidding company must maintain a local engineer in Tbilisi capable of installation and servicing, and possess experience in the NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) service field. Payment terms are NET 30 days from receipt and acceptance, invoiced to TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov. The acquisition incorporates FAR Part 12 commercial item provisions, DOSAR clauses, and standard federal certifications regarding ethics, labor standards, trafficking in persons, security prohibitions, and Iran-related sanctions compliance. No Value Added Tax applies due to U.S. Embassy tax exemption status.
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U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Date: June 24, 2026
Dear Prospective Quoter:
Subject: Request for Quotations number 19GG8026Q0023
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) 19GG8026Q0023 for VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot and laboratory supplies for US Embassy Tbilisi, WRAIR. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
Quotations are due by 17:00 (GMT+4) on July 14th, 2026. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
1. Your quotation must be submitted electronically to TbilisiGSOProcurement@state.gov It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
1. SF-1449
2. Section I, Pricing
3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications
4. Additional information as required in Section 3
5. Proof of SAM Registration
Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.
Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.
Sincerely, Matthew Ziems
Contracting Officer Enclosure:
19GG8026Q0023
mailto:TbilisiGSOProcurement@state.gov
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
• SF 1449 cover sheet
• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19GG8026Q0023 Prices, Block 23
• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19GG8026Q0023, Schedule Of
Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement
• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, Government Furnished
Property
SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
• Contract Clauses
• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12
SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
• Solicitation Provisions
• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in
Part 12
SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS
• Evaluation Factors
• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12
SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Representations and Certifications
• Addendum to Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not
Prescribed in Part 12
19GG8026Q0023
DRAFT SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
1. REQUISITION NUMBER
PR16053852
PAGE 1 OF
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL TIME
9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER
THE WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS EDWOSB NAICS:
SERVICE-DISABLED 8(A)
VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION
UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED
12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER
UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB RFP
15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE
PR16053852, TBILI
29 Georgian American Friendship Avenue
ATTN: WAREHOUSE
TBILISI, 0131
GEORGIA
17a. CONTRACTOR /
OFFEROR
CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE
NOVENDOR
UNITED STATES
TELEPHONE NO.
AMERICAN EMBASSY TBILISI
29 Georgian American Friendship Avenue ATTN: tbilisifmovouchering@state.gov
TBILISI,
GEORGIA
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
SEE ITEM DETAIL ON NEXT PAGE
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
------------------- 62,520.00EUR (023)
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
62,520.00EUR (023)
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
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (DRAFT) (REV 2/2012)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
AMERICAN EMBASSY TBILISI
29 Georgian American Friendship Avenue
0131 TBILISI,
GEORGIA
19GG8026Q0023
TbilisiGSOProcurement@state.gov
19GG8026Q0023
6/24/2026
07/14/2026: 17:00
19.
ITEM NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
No. 0001 VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot incl. tip waste bin, pipette charging cable and reservoir sample packs
INTL4505
1.00 each
No. 0002 MAG module for heating and magnetic sepa, OT2099B 1.00 each
No. 0003 Adapter for 96-well PCR plate (MAG / HEA), 4906 1.00 each
No. 0004 Adapter for 1.5 ml tubes, format 4 x 6 (MAG /HEATMAG) 1.00 each
No. 0005 COLDPLATE for cooling and heating, integ, 4950 1.00 each
No. 0006 Adapter for 96-well PCR plate (COLDPLATE) 4954 1.00 each
No. 0007 Adapter for 1.5 ml tubes, format 4 x 6, 4956 1.00 each
No. 0008 D-ONE "All in One" Set D-ONE 0.5-300μl, D-ONE 5-1250μl, 2 x Comm. Module Tip Deck for D-ONE, Labware Stand (+24 mm)
1.00 each
No. 0009 VOYAGER PIPETTE 12-CH; 5-125μL 1.00 each
No. 0010 Charging/communication stand for single pipette 1.00 each
No. 0011 Carousel charging stand for 4 pipettes, 4215 1.00 each
No. 0012 Communication module, electronic pipetteMAG modules, 4222 1.00 each
No. 0013 Base plate for slides (4 positions), 4561 1.00 each
No. 0014 Slide for 1.5/2 ml tubes pack of 2, 4564 2.00 each
No. 0015 Slide for 0.2 ml PCR tubes pack of 2, 4565 2.00 each
No. 0016 Slide for reservoirs, 4568 2.00 each
No. 0017 12.5 μl GRIPTIPS sterile filter, 6405 4.00 each
No. 0018 125 μl GRIPTIPS sterile filter, 6565 4.00 each
No. 0019 300 μl GRIPTIPS sterile filter, 6535 4.00 each
No. 0020 1250 μl GRIPTIPS sterile filter, 6545 1.00 each
No. 0021 Deep well plate 2.2 ml, 6353 1.00 each
No. 0022 25 ml reservoir base, 4304 1.00 each
No. 0023 Divided reservoir 25 ml, 4358 1.00 each
No. 0024 Reservoir 12 wells, 4366 1.00 each
No. 0025 Shipping to Tbilisi 1.00 each
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ____________________________
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER. 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER
PARTIAL FINAL COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL
38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER
NUMBER.
40. PAID BY
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449
RFQ NUMBER 19GG8026Q0023
PRICES, BLOCK 20 & BLOCK 23
1. CONTRACT PRICE.
The contractor shall provide all reagents listed below to WRAIR Richard Lugar Center at 99 KAKHETI HIGHWAY, TBILISI, GEORGIA 0190. The contract type will be a fixed price contract. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), storage, overhead, profit, and transportation necessary to supply, the reagents as per schedule listed below in Delivery Schedule to the American Embassy Tbilisi, WRAIR Office. The contractor shall be compensated for each delivery accepted by the WRAIR upon receipt of a proper invoice.
No Description Qty Unit Price Total amount
1. VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot Starter Pack Manufacturer: Integra-biosciences incl. tip waste bin, pipette charging cable and reservoir sample packs
INTL4505
1 each
2.
MAG module for heating and magnetic sepa, OT2099B
1 each
3. Adapter for 96-well PCR plate (MAG /
HEA), 4906
1 each
4. Adapter for 1.5 ml tubes, format 4 x 6
(MAG /HEATMAG)
1 each
5. COLDPLATE for cooling and heating, integ, 4950
1 each
6. Adapter for 96-well PCR plate
(COLDPLATE) 4954
1 each
7. Adapter for 1.5 ml tubes, format 4 x 6, 4956 1 each
8. D-ONE "All in One" Set
D-ONE 0.5-300μl, D-ONE 5-1250μl, 2 x Comm. Module Tip Deck for D-ONE, Labware Stand (+24 mm)
1 each
9. VOYAGER PIPETTE 12-CH; 5-125μL 1 each
10. Charging/communication stand for single pipette 1 each
11. Carousel charging stand for 4 pipettes, 4215 1 each
12. Communication module, electronic pipetteMAG modules, 4222 1 each
13. Base plate for slides (4 positions), 4561 1 each
14. Slide for 1.5/2 ml tubes pack of 2, 4564 2 each
15. Slide for 0.2 ml PCR tubes pack of 2, 4565 2 each
16. Slide for reservoirs, 4568 2 each
17. 12.5 μl GRIPTIPS sterile filter, 6405 4 each
18. 125 μl GRIPTIPS sterile filter, 6565 4 each
19. 300 μl GRIPTIPS sterile filter, 6535 4 each
20. 1250 μl GRIPTIPS sterile filter, 6545 1 each
21. Deep well plate 2.2 ml, 6353 1 each
22. 25 ml reservoir base, 4304 1 each
23. Divided reservoir 25 ml, 4358 1 each
24. Reservoir 12 wells, 4366 1 each
25. Shipping to Tbilisi 1 each
TOTAL AMOUNT:_____________
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.
Specifications:
Parameter Specifications Part no. 4505 Tip loading/ejection Automatic Pipetting protocol set-up Pipette, VIALINK, VIALAB Available pipettes D-ONE pipetting module, VIAFLO, VOYAGER (adjustable tip spacing) Deck positions 1 position for tip loading; Up to 4 positions for plates, tube racks or reservoirs; 1 position for tip waste
Applications Serial dilution, Plate filling, Reagent addition, Plate reformatting, Plate duplications, Tube-to-plate transfers, Normalization, Hit picking, Master mix preparation, Magnetic bead purification
Dimensions (W x D x H) 75 cm × 38 cm × 51 cm (30" × 15" × 20") Weight 25 kg (55 lbs)
Payment:
The contractor shall be compensated for all the deliveries made during a month.
Payment terms are NET 30 days from the date of receipt and acceptance of services by the requiring office and a vendor’s proper invoice by TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov Electronic invoices must be submitted directly to our electronic payment inbox at TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov . You may copy other embassy contacts in your email; however, your invoice must be submitted directly to this address. The Financial Management Office (FMO) is not permitted to process invoices that are forwarded by others within the Mission, unless approved by the Financial Management Officer.
To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:
1. Name and Address of the Contractor
2. Date of invoice
3. Dates of order received
4. Unique Vendor Invoice Number
5. Remittance Contact Information
6. Total Quantity of Items/services
7. Unit price and total Invoice Amount
8. Order/Award Number -
9. Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information for US payments
Email invoice to: TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov . Do not give your invoice directly to any other employee of the Embassy. The finance team is not permitted to accept invoices that do not come directly from the vendor.
19GG8026Q0023
mailto:TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov mailto:TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov
SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES
PRESCRIBED IN PART 12 ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
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.
(Contracting officer to check all that apply)
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)
X 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)
X 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)
X 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT – MAINTENANCE (JAN 2026)
52.204-91 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JAN 2026)
X 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)
X 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 (MAY2014)
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)
X 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS STATUTE (JAN 2026)
X 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] Aerosols
52.223-21 [Reserved] Foams
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)
X 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)
X 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)
X 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR
AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)
X 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)
X 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)
X 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS STATUTE (JAN 2026)
52.240-92 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS OTHER (JAN 2026)
Alternate II (JAN 2026)
52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (JAN 2026)
X 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND 19GG8026Q0019
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)
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)
52.212-5 [Reserved] (JAN 2026)
52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION
OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)
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 CLAUSE(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT
52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract.
THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSE(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:
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 to TbilisiFMOVouchering@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 shown below:
(End of clause)
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.
(End of clause)
SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND
COMMERCIAL (JAN 2026) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (SEE SF-
1449, BLOCK 27A)
A. SUMMARY OF INSTRUCTIONS. Each offer must consist of the following:
1. The evidence that the offeroror can meet the required delivery schedule
2. 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). 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/goods 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.
3. Evidence that the offeror has the authorization to import specific reagent in Georgia.
4. The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number and N-CAGE code
ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
FAR PROVISIONS PRESCRIBED IN FAR PART 12 – ACQUISITION OF
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
Acquisition.gov, FAR Revolutionary Overhaul
THE FOLLOWING ACQUISITION REGULATION SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
NUMBER TITLE AND DATE
52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS
TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS STATUTE
(SEP 2024)
52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT
REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY
AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (JAN
2017)
52.207-6 SOLICITATION OF OFFERS FROM SMALL BUSINESS
CONCERNS AND SMALL BUSINESS TEAMING
ARRANGEMENTS OR JOINT VENTURES (MULTIPLE-AWARD
CONTRACTS) (AUG 2024)
52.222-18 CERTIFICATION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD LABOR
FOR LISTED END PRODUCTS (FEB 2021)
52.225-4 BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE
ACT CERTIFICATE (JAN 2026)
52.225-25 [Reserved] (Feb 2026)
FAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN FAR PART 12 – ACQUISITION OF
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
52.211-1 [Reserved] (JUL 2025)
52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (FEB 2026)
(End of provision)
THE FOLLOWING DOSAR PROVISIONS 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, 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, [insert name] , at ___[insert telephone and fax numbers] . 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) 516-1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of Global Acquisitions (A/GA), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.
(End of provision) mailto:AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov mailto:cat@state.gov
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 reserves the right to reject a quotation that is unreasonably low or high in price.
The bidding company should have a local engineer in Tbilisi and be able to install and service the device.
The company should also have experience in the service in NGS field
The Government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR subpart 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
52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—REGISTRATION (JAN 2026)
The Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the Offeror and for the Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-13, System for Award Management— Maintenance, of this solicitation.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.
Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).
Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.
Taxpayer identification number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.
Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management—Maintenance, of this solicitation.
(b) Identifiers. The Offeror shall obtain and provide the following identifying information:
(1) Unique entity identifier (UEI).
(i) The Offeror shall obtain a UEI to register in SAM. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI to the Offeror. Go to https://www.sam.gov for instructions on obtaining a UEI.
(ii) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.
(iii) The Contracting Officer will use the UEI to verify that the Offeror has an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.
(2) Taxpayer identification number (TIN).
(i) The Offeror shall provide its TIN or related information to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C.7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C.
6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. The Offeror shall consent for TIN validation; and
(3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
(i) The Offeror shall provide a CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as” name) for—
(A) Itself;
(B) Its immediate owner(s), if any;
(C) Its highest-level owner, if any; and
(D) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.
(ii) If the Offeror is in the United States or its outlying areas and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the DLA CAGE Branch will assign a CAGE code to the Offeror as a part of the SAM registration process. For information on obtaining a CAGE code go to https://cage.dla.mil/.
(iii) The Offeror shall get from any immediate and/or highest-level owner(s) their respective CAGE code(s) to provide the code(s) as part of the registration (FAR 52.204- 7(b)(3)(i)).
(iv) If the Offeror is located outside of the United States or its outlying areas, and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.
If the Offeror is… Then…
Located in a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation
Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/cont acts)
Located in a country that is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation
Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/cont acts)
(c) Representations and certifications.
(1) The following FAR solicitation provisions contain entity-level representations and certifications that the Offeror shall submit as part of their Federal Government contracts registration in SAM:
Provision Title Date 52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) JAN 2026 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic
Corporations—Representation
JAN 2026
52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters JAN 2026 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent
Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law
JAN 2026
52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations FEB 2026 52.226-2 Historically Black College or University and Minority
Institution Representation
JAN 2026
(2) By submitting its offer, the Offeror verifies that, as of the date of its offer, its representations and certifications posted electronically in SAM for the provisions listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision are current, accurate, and complete. The Offeror’s representations and certifications in SAM are hereby incorporated by reference into its offer.
(d) Other information. The Offeror shall provide more information on its business operations and type that is necessary to be considered for award of certain contracts and financial information necessary to receive payment under contracts.
(End of provision)
52.204-24 [Reserved]
52.204-26 [Reserved]
52.212-3 [Reserved] (JAN 2026)
52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2026)
(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.
(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 notexport any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned orcontrolled 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.
(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 for each product or service not compliant:
(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;
(ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders;
(iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);
(iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product));
(v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service;
(vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the offeror would like the Government to consider a waiver);
(vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would be compliant with the prohibition;
(viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained:
(A) Brand;
(B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and
(C) Item description, as applicable.
(ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.
(2) If a disclosure is required to be submitted to a contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure as follows:
(i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the offeror shall submit thedisclosure to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.
(ii) For all other contracting offices, the Offeror shall submit the disclosure to the Contracting Officer.
(3) If the disclosure provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (1), and the Offeror later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (1), then the Offeror shall submit a subsequent disclosure within 72 hours of discovering the new information.
(h) Executive agency review of disclosures. The Contracting Officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (g) to determine if any applicable waiver may be sought. The Contracting Officer may choose not to pursue a waiver and may instead make an award to an Offeror that does not require a waiver.
THE FOLLOWING DOSAR PROVISIONS PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT
652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision:
Foreign person means any person other than a United States person as defined below.
United States person means any United States resident or national (other than an individual resident outside the United States and employed by other than a United States person), any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern), and any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern which is controlled in fact by such domestic concern, as provided under the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended.
(b) Certification. By submitting this offer, the offeror certifies that it is not:
(1) Taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the boycott of Israel by Arab League countries, which Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. 2407(a)) prohibits a United States person from taking; or,
(3) Discriminating in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion.
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.
https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
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:
52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN
CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN—
REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (JUN 2020)
https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl
Minimum Essential Characteristics VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot
# Product/description Specifications
1 2 3 1 VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot Starter Pack
Manufacturer: integra-biosciences Starter Pack should include the accessories listed below: 2 - 24-position
The bidding company should have a local engineer in Tbilisi and be able to install and service the device.
The company should also have experience in the service in NGS field
Parameter Specifications
Part no. 4505 Tip loading/ejection
Automatic
Pipetting protocol set-up
Pipette, VIALINK, VIALAB
Available pipettes
D-ONE pipetting module, VIAFLO, VOYAGER
(adjustable tip spacing)
Deck positions 1 position for tip loading;
Up to 4 positions for plates, tube racks or reservoirs; 1 position for tip waste
Applications Serial dilution, Plate filling, Reagent addition, Plate reformatting, Plate…
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