RFQ - Wool Rugs PR15704932

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
PR15704932
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
449121 Floor Covering Retailers
PSC
7220 Floor Coverings
Place of performance
Pretoria Gauteng 0001 South Africa

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Department of State, US Embassy Pretoria, is requesting quotations for the supply of wool rugs and underlays for residential use. The solicitation, identified as RFQ PR15704932, requires suppliers to demonstrate proficiency and adequate financial means to fulfill the order. Key requirements include 30 units of 6ft x 9ft wool rugs in solid neutral colors (browns and greys), 30 units of 12ft x 15ft wool rugs in the same color palette, 30 units of 6ft x 9ft underlays, and 30 units of 12ft x 15ft underlays. Bidders must provide expected delivery dates and lead times with their quotations, and pricing must remain fixed with no allowance for currency or price fluctuations. The evaluation criteria emphasize fixed pricing with no deposit payments authorized, payment via electronic fund transfer within 30 calendar days of delivery and invoice receipt, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. Quotations are due by Monday, January 26, 2026, with no late submissions accepted, and must be submitted via email to pretoria_quotations@state.gov and kriekjx@state.gov.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor or award value information is disclosed. Bidders shipping from outside the United States and South Africa must include door-to-door delivery charges directly to the warehouse at 30 Gemsbok Street, Koedoespoort, Pretoria, South Africa 0186, with Certificate A provided for customs duty exemption. Those shipping from within the United States should include charges to the freight forwarder in North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, while domestic South African suppliers should include applicable delivery charges. The place of performance is Pretoria, South Africa, and bidders should note that as a Diplomatic Mission, the U.S. Embassy cannot sign legal documents, credit applications, or modified terms and conditions. The procurement is classified under NAICS 449121 (Floor Covering Retailers) and PSC 7220 (Floor Coverings).

Notice text

RFQ - Wool Rugs PR15704932

The U.S. Government requests companies with the proficiency and financial means to bid on the supplying Wool rugs for residences.

Requirement:

1. Rug: 6ft x 9ft - Solid neutral color Browns and greys - QTY 30

2. Rug: 12ft x 15ft -  Solid neutral color Browns and greys - QTY 30

3. Underlays -  6ft x 9ft - QTY 30

4. Underlays - 12ft x 15ft - QTY 30

Please indicate the expected delivery date/lead time on your quote.

If shipping from a location outside the United States and outside of South Africa, door-to-door delivery charges, directly to our warehouse at 30 Gemsbok Street, Koedoespoort, Pretoria, South Africa 0186 must be included. (You will be provided with a Certificate A for exemption of local customs duties and taxes if shipping from outside the borders of South Africa)

If shipping from within the US, please include shipping charges to our freight forwarders in North Brunswick, NJ 08902.

If shipping within South Africa please include your delivery charge, if applicable.

Tenders due Date: Monday, 26 January 2026 (kindly be advised that NO late quotes will be accepted). 

Tenders must be sent via email to: pretoria_quotations@state.gov  &  kriekjx@state.gov with quote reference PR15704932

U.S Government Payment terms:

Note that NO DEPOSIT payments will be authorized.

The Embassy issues only fixed priced contracts; therefore, you must confirm that your prices will remain fixed.  The US Embassy will make no provision for fluctuations in price or exchange rates after the order has been placed.  If your price is dependent on these fluctuations, you MUST make provision for possible increases in your quoted price. 

Available Payment methods:

EFT – Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after delivery of goods and/or services AND receipt of invoice, whichever is later.

Kindly be advised that as a Diplomatic Mission we represent the U.S. Government and are unable to sign any legal documents, including credit applications and T’s & C’s.  By submitting a quote, you waiver any such requirement.

The attached FAR and DOSAR clauses attached form part of this contract.

  • All parties must be registered in System for award management. www.sam.gov. Instructions are attached.
  • Please provide your Unique ID once you are registered in SAM.
  • Please complete the attached NDAA form and return with the tender.
  • Please complete the Ending Illegal Discrimination declaration form and submit with the tender.

U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889(a)(1)(B)

The US Government’s Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has been updated with new clauses and provisions, per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889(a)(1)(B), that impact the U.S. Government entering new or extending current contracts, purchase orders, task/delivery orders, purchase card orders, petty cash purchases, Blanket Purchase Agreement or any other acquisition method. These newly introduced FAR clauses will have impact on any acquisition made by the U.S. Government no matter the acquisition value.

We kindly request you to read FAR clause 52.204-25 (PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)) carefully and complete the following FAR Provision 52.204-24 (REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)) and 52.204-26 (COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)) on the enclosed form.

Additional information about covered telecommunication equipment or services you may find in FAR subpart 4.21 on the following internet site: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-4-administrative-and-information-matters#id19899A00RSK

There are several terms and phrases in Section 889 with which you must be familiar.  These are described in 52.204.25(a).

Exclusions are described in clause 52.204.25(c). Complete page 1 and tick the applicable boxes on pages 2 and 4.

Files

File Type Posted
PO_FAR Clauses 30K.docx DOCX document

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