Amendment to Cancel Solicitation No. RFQ_ 19LA9025Q0001_ Trace Detector Equipment for U. S Embassy, Vientiane )

The Department of State has issued an amendment to completely cancel Solicitation No. RFQ_19LA9025Q0001 for the procurement of Explosives Trace Detector Equipment originally intended for the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane, Laos. The solicitation, which was initially issued on November 27, 2024, sought to acquire hazard-detecting instruments classified under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC code 6665 (Hazard-Detecting Instruments And Apparatus). The government has determined that cancellation is in its best interest under Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.206(c), and no contract will be awarded under this procurement. The amendment was posted and became effective on August 19, 2025, with the same date serving as both the posting and due date, indicating the immediate nature of the cancellation. All proposals or bids that may have been received will not be considered, and offerors will not receive reimbursement for any costs incurred in preparing responses to the original solicitation.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and was structured as an open competition. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or specific award values has been provided in the cancellation notice. The original solicitation did not specify quantities of equipment or service timelines, as these details were not included in the amendment documentation. The place of performance was designated as Vientiane, Laos, specifically for the U.S. Embassy location. The cancellation was executed by Contracting Officer Christopher Berkey, effectively terminating any procurement activities related to this explosives detection equipment requirement. Potential vendors should cease any preparation activities for this particular opportunity and will need to monitor for any future solicitations that may address similar security equipment needs for the embassy.