Guatemala - Server for GIO exchange tool

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) section is seeking to procure, install, and configure a network server to support the GIO information exchange tool through Request for Quotations (RFQ) 19GT5026Q0016. The government will award the contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter based on initial quotations without discussions, unless discussions are deemed necessary. Key requirements include delivering a Dell PowerEdge R750 rack server (or equivalent) with Intel Xeon E-2246G processor, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 3.84TB SSD drives in RAID 10 configuration, Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition, and dual network adapters configured to support up to 50 users. The contractor must also provide one year of technical support, a three-year on-site warranty with 4-hour response time, four annual preventive maintenance visits, comprehensive Spanish-language documentation, and installation within 60 calendar days of award. Quotations are due by March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time, submitted electronically to GuatemalaBids@state.gov in PDF format, and offerors must acknowledge receipt of the recent Amendment 0001 issued on March 23, 2026.

This solicitation is unrestricted with no set-aside designation for any particular business category. There are no identified incumbent contractors mentioned in the documentation. While a specific award value is not disclosed, pricing must include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation, with Value Added Tax (VAT) invoiced separately at 12% and payment made via Electronic Funds Transfer after satisfactory inspection and acceptance. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide proof of past performance with relevant client references, demonstrate local business presence or commit to establishing one within 30 days of award, submit IRS Form W-14 for tax compliance, and evidence necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources. The place of performance is Guatemala City, with delivery and installation required within 60 calendar days of contract award, and the server will serve the U.S. Embassy's information exchange needs for narcotics and law enforcement affairs operations.