Combined Synopsis and Solicitation for Laptop

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation for the procurement of laptops under solicitation number PR15615697. The Department of State is seeking to acquire 20 laptops meeting specific technical requirements, including Dell 7450 or equivalent models with Intel Core i7-10510UG7 processors, 32GB RAM, 960GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage, Intel UHD Graphics, Windows 11 Pro operating system, EPEAT Gold certification, and a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. The procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13, with evaluation based on the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide door-to-door pricing that includes all shipping, handling, and delivery costs. The submission deadline is September 24, 2025, at 1630 hours Dhaka Time, and the Embassy intends to award based on initial quotes without discussions, though discussions may be held if deemed in the government's best interest.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all responsible sources. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation materials. The quantity requirement is for exactly 20 laptop units, with delivery required to the U.S. Embassy Annex Compound located in Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh. An important qualification requirement mandates that vendors must have an authorized distributor presence in Bangladesh capable of providing warranty repair and replacement services throughout the 3-year warranty period. Payment terms specify that the government will remit payment within 30 days following satisfactory inspection and acceptance of the delivered goods. The place of performance is specifically designated as Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh, emphasizing the international nature of this procurement opportunity.