Legal Services

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation No. 19M05526Q0003 provides responses to vendor questions.

• Attachment A contains the Questions and Answers.

• The deadline for receipt of offers is NOT extended.

• The amendment includes responses to three key questions:

  • The estimated workload is expected to be closer to the maximum of 160 hours per year.
  • Advisory work will be conducted remotely.
  • Legal services will be limited to labor and employment matters.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for Legal Services for the U.S. Embassy Rabat, Morocco. The U.S. Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. The contract will be for a one-year period with four-year options.

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on Moroccan labor and employment laws and regulations as they pertain to the Embassy's operations.

• Offer on-demand legal advisory support, including interpretation of statutes and regulations, analysis of implications for Embassy policies, and assistance with inquiries involving the practical application of Moroccan labor law.

• Review documents such as employment templates or internal guidelines.

• Provide written summaries of risks, relevant legal interpretations, and suggested actions.

• Offer proactive guidance on changes in Moroccan labor law and advise on the Embassy's responsibilities as an employer.

• Services must be provided under task orders issued pursuant to this contract.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: One-year base period with four-year options.

• Minimum Order: 20 hours.

• Maximum Order (Base Year): 160 hours.

• Pricing: Local Currency (Moroccan Dirham - MAD). Value Added Tax (VAT) is 20% and will be priced as a separate line item.

• Questions Due: March 24, 2026, 16:00 local time.

• Quotations Due: April 9, 2026, 16:00 local time.

• Submission Method: Electronically to rabatgsocontracts@state.gov (not to exceed 30MB).

• Proposals must be in English.

• Required Submissions:

  • SF-1449
  • Section I, Pricing
  • Section 5 Representations and Certifications
  • Additional information as required in Section 3
  • Completed IRS Form W-14

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Acceptability will be assessed by offeror's compliance with RFQ terms, including technical information. Responsibility will be analyzed based on FAR 9.1 requirements. The Department of State Legal Advisor will make the final determination regarding legal suitability.

• Subcontracting and Co-Venturing are not permitted.

• Offerors must operate an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Morocco.

• Specific business registration documents are required.

• SAM Registration: Offerors with active SAM registration need only provide their UEI. Offerors without active SAM registration must complete FAR 52.204-90.

• No pre-quotation conference is planned.

• The Embassy reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for Legal Services to be provided to the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco. The U.S. Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on Moroccan labor and employment laws and regulations.

• Offer on-demand legal advisory support regarding Moroccan labor and employment law.

• Interpret applicable statutes and regulations related to hiring, employment agreements, wages, benefits, working hours, leave, and termination procedures.

• Analyze implications for Embassy policies and local staff employment practices.

• Review documents such as employment templates or internal guidelines.

• Provide written summaries of risks, legal interpretations, and suggested actions.

• Offer proactive guidance on changes in Moroccan labor law.

• Advise on Embassy responsibilities as an employer.

• Respond to questions involving employment disputes or administrative compliance matters.

• All services must be provided under task orders issued pursuant to this contract.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: One-year base period with four one-year option periods.

• Minimum Order: 20 hours.

• Maximum Order (Base Year): 160 hours.

• Questions Due: March 24, 2026, 16:00 local time.

• Quotations Due: April 9, 2026, 16:00 local time.

• Submission Method: Electronically to rabatgsocontracts@state.gov (not to exceed 30MB).

• Proposals must be in English.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror.

• Evaluation will assess compliance with RFQ terms and technical information required in Section 3.

• Contractor responsibility will be analyzed based on FAR 9.1 requirements.

• The Department of State Legal Advisor will make the final determination regarding legal suitability.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned.

• Offerors are advised to complete IRS Form W-14 for tax compliance.

• SAM registration is not strictly required, but offerors without active SAM registration must complete FAR 52.204-90.

• No pre-quotation conference is planned.

• Subcontracting and co-venturing are not permitted.

• Offerors must provide evidence of business operations in Morocco, tax compliance, and registration with CNSS.

• Past performance and qualifications of legal personnel (including language proficiency in French, Arabic, and English) are required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for legal services to be provided to the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco. The solicitation number is 19M05526Q0003.

• The primary service required is "Legal Services or the U.S Embassy Rabat".

• Further details regarding the scope of work and specific requirements are expected to be found in continuation pages, which are referenced but not provided in this document.

• The solicitation issue date is March 11, 2026.

• The offer due date is April 9, 2026.

• The contract is being administered by Marc Hildwein, Contracting Officer, at the American Embassy Rabat.

• Bidders are instructed to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the form.

• Invoices are to be submitted to the Financial Management Office at the American Embassy Rabat.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-4. It is unclear if FAR 52.212-5 is attached or if addenda are attached.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED".

• This is a standard form (SF 1449) for commercial products and commercial services.

• The document indicates that "Legal Services or the U.S Embassy Rabat" are the services required, with details to be found on continuation pages.