Various Hand Tools for the U. S. Consulate General Guadalajara

The U.S. Department of State's Consulate General in Guadalajara is soliciting quotations for the acquisition of various hand tools through RFQ 19MX3025Q0014. The procurement encompasses over 70 different tool items including insulated tool kits, hex key sets, battery chargers, wrench sets, welding equipment, measuring tools, and other professional-grade tools for the consulate's facilities team. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a 12-month warranty applicable in Mexico, while ensuring compliance with covered telecommunications equipment restrictions and National Defense Authorization Act requirements. The government will evaluate submissions using the lowest price technically acceptable criteria and intends to award based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions with companies in the competitive range may occur if necessary. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by July 23, 2025, at 12:00pm CST, with final quotations due by July 31, 2025, at 12:00pm CST, and all submissions must be made electronically in English to the designated procurement email address.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors meeting the specified requirements. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or estimated award values is provided in the solicitation documentation. The procurement requires delivery of all items within 45 business days after contract award, with vendors having the option to deliver either to a U.S. Logistics Center in Brownsville, Texas, or directly to the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico. The place of performance is located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, where the tools will ultimately support the consulate's operational requirements. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 332216 for Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing and PSC code 5180 for Sets, Kits, and Outfits of Hand Tools.