PRAIA - RSO - Local Guard Force Tactical Uniform - Amendment No. 00001

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items. It outlines the terms and conditions for a potential contract.

Details regarding specific supplies or services to be procured are to be found in the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES" section (Block 20), which is referenced as "SEE ADDENDUM".

• The solicitation number is PR15825477.

• The issue date is February 26, 2026.

• The offer due date is April 15, 2026, at 5 PM.

• Bidders are required to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

• Addenda are or are not attached (indicated by checkmark).

This acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED" and is not set aside for any specific small business category.

• The "DELIVERY" information is specified as "SEE SCHEDULE" in Block 11.
• Payment will be made by the American Embassy Praia, FMO.
• The "ADMINISTERED BY" and "ISSUED BY" offices are the American Embassy Praia in Cape Verde.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Local Guard Force Tactical Uniforms for the U.S. Embassy in Praia, Cabo Verde. The government intends to award a contract or purchase order to the responsible company submitting the lowest acceptable price.

The solicitation requires the delivery of Local Guard Force Tactical Uniforms. The specific items include:

• Jackets (Black, various sizes)
• Belts (various sizes)
• Packable Jackets (Black, various sizes)
• Pants (Khaki, various sizes)
• Short Sleeve Shirts (Blue, various sizes)
• Long Sleeve Shirts (Blue, various sizes)
• Boots (Black, various sizes)

Offerors may propose "equal" items that meet or exceed the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics of the specified items. Descriptive literature demonstrating equivalency is required.

• This is a firm-fixed-price contract with an option to purchase additional quantities.

• Delivery is required to the U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde.

• Delivery shall be no later than 120 days after contract award.

• Deliveries will be between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Quotations are due by April 15th, 2026, 5 p.m. Praia time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically in English to praiaprocurement@state.gov.

• Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

• Offerors must submit the following:

  1. SF-1449
  2. Section I, Pricing
  3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications
  4. Additional information as required in Section 3
  5. Proof of SAM Registration

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

• Evaluation will consider price, acceptability (compliance with RFQ terms), and responsibility (FAR 9.1 requirements).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submission.

• Various FAR clauses related to small business concerns, foreign purchases, and other certifications are included.

• The document includes detailed pricing for specific uniform items and optional quantities.

• It also outlines the Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) and various contract clauses and provisions.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation with the following changes:

• The offers due date has been extended to April 15, 2026.

• The size for line item 45 has been revised to U.S. size 12.

• Section 1 – The Schedule, subsection I. Description, has been updated.

• Section 1 – The Schedule, subsection I. Description.

• Line item 45 (size specification).

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 15, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Local Guard Force Tactical Uniforms for the U.S. Embassy in Praia, Cabo Verde. The government intends to award a contract or purchase order to the responsible company offering the lowest price, based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may be held if necessary.

The solicitation requires the delivery of a complete tactical uniform ensemble for local guard personnel. The uniform set includes:

• Tactical Jacket (durable, operational wear, reinforced stitching, functional pockets)

• Tactical Belt (heavy-duty, for equipment support, secure fastening)

• Tactical Packable Jacket (lightweight, weather-resistant, storable)

• Tactical Pants (reinforced, cargo pockets, for mobility and durability)

• Tactical Shirt (professional, for guard duties, ventilated, durable)

• Tactical Boots (sturdy, ankle support, slip-resistant, comfortable for standing/patrol)

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price with an option to purchase additional quantities.

• Period of Performance: Delivery of items is required no later than 120 days after contract award. Optional quantities must be delivered no later than 120 days after modification exercising the option.

• Delivery Location: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (Rua Abilio Macedo 6, C.P. 201, Praia, Cape Verde Island).

• Delivery Time: Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Quotations are due by March 16th, 2026, 5 p.m. Praia time.

• Submission Method: Electronically to praiaprocurement@state.gov, in English.

• Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

• Required documents for quotation consideration include:

  • SF-1449
  • Section I, Pricing
  • Section 5 Representations and Certifications
  • Additional information as required in Section 3
  • Proof of SAM Registration

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Quoter acceptability will be determined by assessing compliance with RFQ terms. Quoter responsibility will be analyzed based on FAR 9.1 requirements (financial resources, ability to comply with performance period, integrity, experience, skills, equipment, facilities, and eligibility).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to proposal submission. Failure to register may result in the offer being considered non-responsible.

• The document includes extensive contract clauses (FAR and DOSAR) covering various aspects such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, evaluation factors, and specific requirements related to foreign procurements, small business concerns, and other compliance matters.

• A Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) is included to monitor contractor performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 1449, "Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services." It serves as the cover page for solicitations, contracts, or orders for commercial items. Bidders will use this form to submit their offers and for the government to issue awards.

• Solicitation Number: Identifies the specific opportunity.
• Offer Due Date/Local Time: Crucial deadline for proposal submission.
• Issued By: The government agency issuing the solicitation.
• Delivery To: Specifies the destination for goods or services.
• Schedule of Supplies/Services: Details the items or services being procured, including quantity, unit, unit price, and total amount.
• Contractor/Offeror Information: Fields for the bidder to complete their company details.
• Signature Blocks: For both the offeror and the contracting officer.

This form is essential for understanding the core details of the solicitation, including the due date for offers, the items being procured, and the format for submitting pricing. Bidders must complete and sign relevant sections (Blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30) when submitting their proposals.