Delivery and Installation Mobile Communication Solution

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation No.:  19GE5022Q0015

The U.S. Consulate General, Frankfurt provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the issuance of a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for:

Delivery and Installation Mobile Communication Solution for the U.S. Embassy Pristina, Kosovo

as described below, to be awarded during the first quarter of calendar year 2022.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) would like to purchase a communication system for the Kosovo Police. Kosovo Police is seeking an on-premises solution. The option must give them the complete control of their communication system for regulatory compliance and for advanced security needs.  Hardware and software must be fully integrated as one solution The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) are responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

The evaluation of offers will be based on the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. It is the offeror’s responsibility to prove that the equipment it is offering meets the requested specifications.

This is a brand name or equal acquisition for Mobile Communication Solutions.

Companies interested in the solicitation should express their interest by written correspondence, no later than 01/27/2022, at the following email address (gallonea@state.gov) and MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Name, Telephone, Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm. Please DO NOT TELEPHONE.

Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.

APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST

In applying for the solicitation material, you are acknowledging that your company is able to reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation.

You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in the country of Kosovo and conduct business there, taking into consideration any current COVID-19 related restrictions and the cost of compliance with any quarantine requirements.  Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified

If you have a Duns number* and have been SAM** registered, please include below.  Please note that the requirement to obtain a Duns number and for your company to be SAM registered, will be a mandatory requirement upon contract award.

Duns number:_______________________                       SAM Registered:                                                (     ) Yes     (     ) No

*          Dunn and Bradstreet: www.dnb.com/get-a-duns-number.html

**         System for Award Management: SAM.gov

The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions.

Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.

The Contract Specialist for the administration of this contract is Ms. Gallone, email Gallonea@state.gov.