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To carry out its operations in Jordan, the U.S. Embassy often procures supplies and services from local contractors and suppliers. Please contact the General Services Office for details.
General Services Office (Contracting Unit)
U.S. Embassy
P. O. Box 354, Amman, 11118
Jordan
Email: AmmanRFQ@state.gov
Phone: +962-6-590-6000
FAX: +962-06-590-6363
Current Bids
Request for Quotation Number 19J01023Q0022 / Gratuities
Enclosed is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for furnishing and deliver Gratuities to the U.S. Embassy Amman. In accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions set forth herein.
Requirements to submit a fully acceptable quotation
· Deadline for submission – quotations are due by 04:00 PM on Feb 28, 2023 (local time). Quotations submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. · Submission – quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov
· Subject line of the e-mail – must include the RFQ number and company name.
· Attachments – all documents attached to the e-mail must be either Microsoft Word or PDF.
Note: We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
· SF-1449 – this form must be completed as per instructions in the solicitation
· Required sections of the solicitation – it is critical that the following sections be completed:
Section 1, Pricing Schedule Offerors are required to submit all questions in writing to AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov by Feb 16, 2023, at 02:00 PM local time. The questions and the Government’s answers will be publicly available on the Embassy website.
Contract award
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
If your company is selected to be awarded the contract, you will be required to complete the attached NDAA.
Attachment:
- Cover Letter (PDF Size 346 KB)
- SF1449 (PDF Size 110 KB)
- Solicitation Package (PDF Size 317 KB)
- SAM Registration (PDF Size 240 KB)
- NDAA Documents (PDF Size 523 KB)
Request for Quotations Number 19AF2021Q0003 for Cases & screen protectors for iPhone XR
The Regional Support Unit at the American Embassy in Amman – Jordan, invites all qualified vendors to submit a quotation for the following below:
1- Lander Torrey Case for iPhone XR, Black color, Mfr. part # 4PTBS-APIXR-DEP, UPC or EAN # 846237055808, quantity required 450 pieces.
2- Belkin InvisiGlass Ultra Privacy Screen Protection for iPhone 11 / XR, Mfr. part # F8W957dsAPL, UPC or EAN # 745883790333, quantity required 450 pieces.
SHIP TO ADDRESS:
- For vendors in the United States the ship to address will be:
2801 ROUTE 130 UNIT 1
ATTN: IKUN, LLC
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
UNITED STATES .
- For vendors who stock the items in Afghanistan:
The delivery will be to the American Embassy Kabul.
- For vendors all over the world:
Delivery will be via DHL on door to airport basis to American Embassy Kabul.
- Shipping charges must be included in the offers as a separate line item.
-A separate DATASHEET and pictures for the quoted items must be included with the offer.
Payment Terms: 30 Days NET via EFT.
The Regional Support Unit, American Embassy – Amman, intends to award a purchase order to the responsible vendor submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. we intend to award a purchase order based on initial quotations/ proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
If you are interested in submitting your quotation, please send an e-mail to Mohammed Abushamat at abushamatmr@state.gov .
Quotations are due by December 09, 2020 at 12:00 noon Amman Local Time.
- Prospective Quoters are advised that registration in the System for Award Management database (www.sam.gov) is required prior to contract award in accordance with FAR provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management. Vendors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of their proposal.
Request for quotation number 19J01021Q0001 / COVID-19 Testing Services
Enclosed is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for COVID-19 RT-PCR diagnostic/molecular testing services in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein.
Quotation are due by December 02, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Quotation must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- SF-1449
- Section 1, Pricing
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications and ensure compliance with FAR 52.229-11 is completed with IRS Form W-14 found at irs.gov/w14
- Additional information as required in Section 3
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
Attachments:
Request for Quotation Number 19J01021Q0002/Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrical items
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrical items in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein.
Quotations are due by November 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a BPA based on initial proposals without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please email: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than November 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Answers will follow after a maximum of three business days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Request for Quotation Number RSU - NQ077 - BDSC Expediting Service for Chief of Mission Iraq personnel at Baghdad International Airport.
The Regional Support Unit at the American Embassy in Amman – Jordan, invites all qualified vendors to submit a quotation for BDSC Expediting Services for Chief of Mission Iraq personnel at Baghdad International Airport, as per below requirements:
- Description
The U.S. Embassy requires expediting services for U.S. Mission personnel and visitors while at the Baghdad International Airport. The U.S. Embassy defines expediting services under two categories: departing and arriving passengers. Expediting arriving passengers is the process of greeting, receiving, verifying, and assisting passengers arriving in Iraq from the aircraft through the passport check point and immigration office, customs clearance, and retrieval of luggage process. Expediting departing passengers is the process of escorting and guiding passengers through ticketing, customs clearance, and the passport and immigration office all the way to the aircraft door, including assisting with security and tickets. Expediting departing and arriving passengers shall include resolving any issue that may arise during the process of arrival or departure.
This will be a Blanked Purchase Agreement (BPA), the current workload is approximately fifty (50) Passengers per month. Quantities are estimates; the minimum expected is six hundred (600) Passengers per year. The U.S. Government does not guarantee these estimated quantities and the contractor shall have no right to an equitable adjustment if the estimated quantities are not ordered.
- Definitions:
Arriving passenger—U.S. Mission member, contractor, visitor, or temporary duty personnel who are entering Iraq or transiting within Iraq with a commercial airliner through Baghdad International Airport.
Departing passenger—U.S. Mission member, contractor, visitor, or temporary duty personnel who are departing Iraq or transiting within Iraq with a commercial airliner through Baghdad International Airport.
Expediting service– the process of greeting, receiving, verifying, and assisting passengers arriving or departing Iraq to and from the aircraft through immigration, security checks, customs clearance, and the retrieval or drop off of luggage.
Visitors—guests of the U.S. Embassy, including VIPs, who are required to enter Iraq with a valid visa.
BDSC—Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center located adjacent to the Baghdad International Airport
Luggage—all personal belongings checked or carried onto the airplane by passengers, including cargo or supplies.
Verify—check passport and visa documents to identify passengers against a list provided by U.S. Mission personnel.
Escorting—physically walking with or beside passengers ensuring they are within line-of-sight and guiding passengers through airport
- Security:
Safety and security are of the utmost importance to the U.S. Government. The contractor must ensure that arriving and departing passengers are controlled at all times and free from harm and danger. If a security risk threatens the life and safety of passengers at any time, immediate action must be taken to remove passengers from the threat. Contractor personnel must immediately notify BDSC management and the Regional Security Office (RSO).
Contractor shall act as primary contact between U.S. Mission security and management elements regarding situations that arise at the airport effecting U.S. Mission personnel. All incidents shall be reported by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) directly via cell phone or any other two-way communication equipment (e.g. radio) within 10 (ten) minutes of the occurrence or as soon as it is safe to do so.
- Service Requirements:
- Contractor shall provide expeditious movement of U.S. Mission staff through all screening processes.
- Contractor shall assist with airline check-in procedures.
- Contractor shall assist with the immigration process.
- Contractor shall assist in locating lost luggage, to include filing baggage claims and retrieving and securing lost luggage for collection by embassy personnel.
- Contractor shall not allow any arriving passengers to wait or linger at the airport for more than 1 Hour.
- Contractor shall not allow any departing passengers to wait or linger at the airport for more than 2 hours.
- If a departing flight is delayed by more than 45 minutes, the expeditor must notify BDSC management within 10 minutes.
- If a flight’s arrival is delayed by more than 2 hours, the expeditor must notify BDSC within 10 minutes.
- The contractor may not search or seize any personal property of any passengers without express permission of BDSC Management.
- The Contractor shall attach a daily passenger record form to the invoice as a supporting document to verify the service provided.
- Contractor shall provide two-way communication equipment such as radios or cellular phones, which shall be available for use by the expeditors at all times while providing the service under this contract.
- Departing passengers will safely transit the airport.
- Arriving passengers will safely transit the airport.
- Departing passengers will not wait at the airport to board their flight for more than 1 hour and 30 minutes, except for delays caused by the airline.
- Arriving passengers will not wait for transfer to BDSC or other destinations within Iraq for more than 45 minutes.
- No passengers will be kidnapped, held hostage, or put into harms way.
- Logistics:
Contractor shall be able to operate within the confines of the Baghdad International Airport while providing the services. The contractor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining necessary permits or badges to access Baghdad International Airport wholly and completely.
- Project Manager:
- Contractor shall designate a Project Manager who shall be the Contractor’s main point of contact.
- The Project Manager shall be responsible for managing the Contractor’s work under this contract, including delegating requests to Contractor’s Expeditors.
- Project Manager and Expeditors shall be able to communicate in English (Level 3 – Good Command).
- Project Manager and Expeditors shall act as the primary liaison with U.S. Mission security elements, ensuring the safe conduct of passengers while at the BIAP.
Project Manager and expeditors shall receive a security briefing from the Regional Security Office (RSO) of the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) on how to respond during emergency situations and to report any security-related incidents to the COR.
- Expeditors:
- The Contractor shall provide at a minimum three expeditor staff members to perform the services as described in this contract.
- Expeditor staff must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- VIP Services:
Some passengers may be designated VIPs, who require additional assistance and should be processed through immigration and security checkpoints in no more than 20 Minutes after departing the airplane or arriving at the airport. VIP passengers should have access to a VIP terminal, lounge, or private space. The cost of this access will be borne by the VIP.
The Regional Support Unit, American Embassy –Amman, intends to award a purchase order to the responsible vendor submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial quotations/ proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
If you are interested in submitting your quotation, please send an e-mail to Nour Ghraiybeh at ghraiybehnm@state.gov.
Quotations are due by Oct 14, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Amman local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to ghraiybehnm@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF), we will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers or hard copies.
- All quotations must be on white paper without company logos or watermarks.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
In support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889 Part B went into effect on 13 August 2020, please fill in attached form (NDAA Vendor form) and submit it along with the quotation.
Request for Proposal Number 19-J010-20-R-0001 / Janitorial and Disinfection Services - Amendment of Solicitation 0001
Enclosed is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for cleaning/janitorial and disinfection services in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein.
Proposals are due by November 02, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Proposals must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFP number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any proposals submitted after the deadline.
In order for a proposal to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- SF-33
- Section B, Pricing Schedule
- Section K, Representations and Certifications;
- Additional information as required in Section L.
The Government is planning a site visit in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.237-1, Site Visit.
Prospective offerors should contact Haitham AlZuhlof at alzuhlofhf@state.gov to provide company name, attendees’ names and national identification numbers no later than September 24, 2020 to make appropriate arrangements entering the building for the visit, and only two representatives per company are allowed. All visitors are required to wear a face mask inside the Embassy compound, and face masks will be provided, upon request.
The site visit will be held:
Date: September 28, 2020
Time: 09:00 AM
Location: U.S. Embassy in Amman, General Services Office.
The Government is planning a pre-proposal conference, during which potential contractors may obtain a better understanding of the work required, See Section L of the attached Request for Proposals (RFP). Offerors are required to submit all questions in writing to AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov at least four business days prior to the conference. After the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and the Government’s answers, will be made publicly available on www.beta.SAM.gov and on the Embassy’s website.
In order to facilitate conference preparations, prospective offerors should contact Haitham AlZuhlof at alzuhlofhf@state.gov to provide company name, attendee’s names and identification numbers four business days prior to the conference date to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the U.S. Embassy compound. Failure to attend the pre-proposal conference does not constitute grounds supporting a protest or contract claim.
Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks, clarifications, or responses provided at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by written amendment. It is the responsibility of each offeror, prior to submitting a proposal, to seek clarification of any perceived ambiguity in the solicitation or created by an amendment of the solicitation.
The pre-proposal conference will be held:
Date: October 01, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: U.S. Embassy in Amman, General Services Office.
Questions are accepted until October 05, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. (local time) and must be sent in English to AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov, questions and answers will be published on beta.SAM.gov and Embassy’s website.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
Attachment:
- Cover Letter (PDF. 2,589 KB).
- RFP 19J01020R0001 (PDF. 887 KB).
- SF-30 Amendment of Solicitation 0001 (PDF. 65 KB).
- Attachment A- Minutes of Pre-Proposal Conference (PDF. 159 KB).
- Attachment B-Questions and Answers (PDF. 185 KB).
The solicitation package is available on Beta.sam website,
Request for Quotations number 19-J010-20-Q-0040 - Consultancy services for Mechanical acoustics
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide Consultancy services for Mechanical acoustics at the U.S. Embassy Amman. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
Quotations are due by September 27, 2020 at 14:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- F-1449
- Section 1 pricing;
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications;
- Additional information as required in Section 3.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The Government is planning a site visit in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.237-1, Site Visit.
The site visit will be held:
Date: September 20, 2020
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: U.S. Embassy in Amman, General Services Office.
All visitors are required to wear a face mask inside the Embassy compound, and face masks will be provided, upon request.
In order to facilitate the visit preparations, prospective offerors should contact Yaser Belaidi at BelaidiYG@state.gov to provide company name, attendee’s names and identification numbers four business days prior to the visit date to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the U.S. Embassy compound. Only two representatives per company are allowed.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
Questions are accepted by deadline September 22, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time) to be sent to ammanrfqquestions@state.gov. Answers will be posted on the Embassy website after maximum 3 working days.
Attachments
Request for quotation number 19-J010-20-Q-0025 / Audio-Visual System - Amendment 0001
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for providing and installing an Integrated Audio-Visual System in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation.
Quotations are due by November 02, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The Government is planning a site visit in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.237-1, Site Visit.
In order to facilitate the visit preparations, prospective offerors should contact Haitham AlZuhlof at alzuhlofhf@state.gov to provide company name, attendee’s names and identification numbers four business days prior to the visit date to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the U.S. Embassy compound. Only two representatives per company are allowed.
The site visit will be held:
Date: September 27, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: U.S. Embassy in Amman, General Services Office. All visitors are required to wear a face mask inside the Embassy compound, and face masks will be provided, upon request.
Questions are accepted until September 30, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. (local time) and must be sent in English to AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov, questions and answers will be published on beta.SAM.gov and Embassy’s website.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- SF-1449
- Section 1, Pricing
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications and ensure compliance with FAR 52.229-11 is completed with IRS Form W-14 found at irs.goc/w14
- Additional information as required in Section 3
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
Attachment:
- Cover Letter (PDF. 2,170 KB).
- Solicitation 19-J010-20-Q-0025 (PDF. 749 KB).
- Attachment 1 AV Signal Flow Diagram (PDF. 104 KB).
- Attachment 2 Meeting Rooms Cutout (PDF. 209 KB).
- SF-30 Amendment (PDF. 64 KB).
- Attachment A- Minutes of Meeting (PDF. 616 KB).
- Attachment B- Questions and Answers (PDF. 269 KB).
The solicitation package is available on Beta.sam website,
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0038/Residential Stoves
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Residential Stoves in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation.
Quotations are due by September 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please email: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than September 07, 2020. Answers will follow after a maximum of three business days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Attachments:
Request for Quotations number 19-J010-20-Q-0037- Generators preventive maintenance- Closing date: September 17, 2020
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide preventive maintenance for the Generators at the U.S. Embassy Amman. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
Quotations are due by September 17, 2020 at 14:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- F-1449
- Section 1 pricing;
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications;
- Additional information as required in Section 3.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The Government is planning a site visit in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.237-1, Site Visit.
The site visit will be held:
Date: September 08, 2020
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: U.S. Embassy in Amman, General Services Office.
All visitors are required to wear a face mask inside the Embassy compound, and face masks will be provided, upon request.
In order to facilitate the visit preparations, prospective offerors should contact Yaser Belaidi at BelaidiYG@state.gov to provide company name, attendee’s names and identification numbers four business days prior to the visit date to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the U.S. Embassy compound. Only two representatives per company are allowed.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
Questions are accepted by deadline September 13, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time) to be sent to ammanrfqquestions@state.gov. Answers will be posted on the Embassy website after maximum 3 working days.
Attachments
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0036/Brand New Vehicle
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for brand new vehicle (Full Size SUV) in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation.
Quotations are due by August 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government
For any enquiries/questions please email: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than August 12, 2020. Answers will follow after a maximum of three business days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Attachments:
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0035/Photovoltaic System Preventive Maintenance - Closing date August 26, 2020
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide preventive maintenance for the Photovoltaic system at the U.S. Embassy Amman. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
Quotations are due by August 26, 2020 at 14:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- F-1449
- Section 1 pricing;
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications;
- Additional information as required in Section 3.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The Government is planning a site visit in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.237-1, Site Visit.
The site visit will be held:
Date: August 12, 2020
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: U.S. Embassy in Amman, General Services Office.
All visitors are required to wear a face mask inside the Embassy compound, and face masks will be provided, upon request.
In order to facilitate the visit preparations, prospective offerors should contact Yaser Belaidi at BelaidiYG@state.gov to provide company name, attendee’s names and identification numbers four business days prior to the visit date to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the U.S. Embassy compound. Only two representatives per company are allowed.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
Questions are accepted by deadline August 17, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time) to be sent to ammanrfqquestions@state.gov. Answers will be posted on the Embassy website after maximum 3 working days.
Attachments
Request for Quotations Number 19J01020Q0026/ JUCR Uninterruptable Supply System maintenance/ Closing date August 23, 2020
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide preventive maintenance for the JUCR Uninterruptable Power Supply system at the U.S. Embassy Amman. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
Quotations are due by August 23, 2020 at 14:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- F-1449
- Section 1 pricing;
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications;
- Additional information as required in Section 3.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The Government is planning a site visit in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.237-1, Site Visit.
The site visit will be held:
Date: August 10, 2020
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: U.S. Embassy in Amman, General Services Office.
All visitors are required to wear a face mask inside the Embassy compound, and face masks will be provided, upon request.
In order to facilitate the visit preparations, prospective offerors should contact Yaser Belaidi at BelaidiYG@state.gov to provide company name, attendee’s names and identification numbers four business days prior to the visit date to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the U.S. Embassy compound. Only two representatives per company are allowed.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
Questions are accepted by deadline August 15, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time) to be sent to ammanrfqquestions@state.gov. Answers will be posted on the Embassy website after maximum 3 working days.
Attachments
Request for quotation number 19J01020Q0029/Inverter Air Conditioners
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Inverter Air Conditioners in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation.
Quotations are due by August 04, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please email: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than July 21, 2020. Answers will follow after a maximum of three business days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Inverter Air Conditioners in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation.
Quotations are due by August 04, 2020 at 4:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please email: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than July 21, 2020. Answers will follow after a maximum of three business days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Attachments
- Cover letter (PDF. 298 KB).
- SF 1449 (PDF. 106 KB)
- Solicitation (PDF. 428 KB)
- SAM Registration Arabic (PDF. 190 KB)
- SAM Registration English (PDF. 320 KB)
- Questions and Answers (PDF. 44 KB)
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0018/Building Automation System Maintenance/Extended - Closing date August 9, 2020
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide preventive maintenance for the building automation system at the U.S. Embassy Amman. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
Quotations are due by August 09, 2020 at 14:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- F-1449
- Section 1 pricing;
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications;
- Additional information as required in Section 3.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The Government is planning a site visit in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.237-1, Site Visit.
The site visit will be held:
Date: July 29, 2020
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: U.S. Embassy in Amman, General Services Office.
All visitors are required to wear a face mask inside the Embassy compound, and face masks will be provided, upon request.
In order to facilitate the visit preparations, prospective offerors should contact Yaser Belaidi at BelaidiYG@state.gov to provide company name, attendee’s names and identification numbers four business days prior to the visit date to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the U.S. Embassy compound. Only two representatives per company are allowed.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
Questions are accepted by deadline August 03, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time) to be sent to ammanrfqquestions@state.gov. Answers will be posted on the Embassy website after maximum 3 working days.
Attachments:
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0032/HP Toners
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for HP Toners in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation.
Quotations are due by July 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM Amman local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please email: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than July 21, 2020. Answers will follow after a maximum of three business days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Attachments:
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0025/Providing and Installing an Integrated Audio-Visual System/Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation Announcement
Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation Announcement
The Embassy of the United States of America in Amman, Jordan has a requirement for a qualified contractor for providing and installing an Integrated Audio-Visual System
DESCRIPTION:
Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Jordan will launch the solicitation on the beta.SAM.gov website when it is available.
The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror who is a responsible contractor. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
The Government is planning a site visit and the date for this visit will be in the solicitation.
All contractors have to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.
The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at:
https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/learning-center-system.do?sysparm_system=SAM
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0030/Building Roof Repair
The U. S. Embassy has a requirement for a firm to construct/renovate an existing office building. This construction effort is estimated at $100,000 to $250,000 and needs to be completed by December 2020, in Amman, Jordan. This work is for maintenance and repairs on the existing Marine Security Guard Residence [MSGR] protected membrane roof and related roof components.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their proposal:
- Be able to understand written and spoken English;
- Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing;
- Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work;
- Have all licenses and permits required by local law;
- Meet all local insurance requirements;
- Have the ability to obtain a performance and guarantee bond and a payment bond, or to post adequate performance security, such as irrevocable letters of credit or guarantees issued by a reputable financial institution;
- Have no adverse criminal record;
- Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States;
- Have good experience and past performance records; and,
- Identify specialized experience and technical competence required to complete the construction work in accordance with this solicitation.
If a firm is interested in competing for this requirement, please provide a written request for a copy of the solicitation documents to the U.S. Embassy. Requests are accepted by deadline June 25, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time) to be sent to ammanrfqquestions@state.gov.
Attachments:
SCAM ALERT
The U.S. Embassy is aware of an ongoing scam using our name to request sample items or money. If your business receives a request from a Mr. Kerry Collins, usa@embassytenders.com or info@embassytenders.com, please do not act on this request and contact us immediately at AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov. Any official correspondence from the U.S. Embassy or an embassy official will be from a properly formatted US Department of State email address ending in ‘@state.gov’.
U.S. Government procurement follows strict regulations outlined in the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and these regulations require all U.S. Government agencies to advertise planned purchases. We encourage all vendors interested in bidding on legitimate opportunities to monitor our website at https://jo.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/doing-business-with-the-embassy/.
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0001/Residential Free-Standing Dishwashers
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Residential Free-Standing Dishwashers in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation.
Quotations are due by May 20, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
- Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF), we will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers or hard copies.
- All quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos or watermarks
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database for the U.S. Government. It was established in recent years to combine various U.S government procurement systems, and now serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please send email: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than May 12, 2020 . Answers will follow after a maximum of 3 days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Attachments:
- Cover Letter (PDF Size 206 KB)
- SF1449 (PDF Size 219 KB)
- Solicitation Package (PDF Size 784 KB)
- Clauses (PDF Size 530 KB)
- SAM Registration – Arabic (PDF Size 190 KB)
- SAM Registration – English (PDF Size 321 KB)
- Questions and Answers (PDF Size 101 KB)
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0023/Cold Water Filters/Extended
The due date for accepting proposal was extended until July 02, 2020
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the delivery of Cold Water Filters in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation.
Quotations are due by July 02, 2020 at 14:00 PM local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov and be in the following format:
Subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name.
- Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF). We will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers, or hard copies.
- All technical quotations must be printed on white paper without company logos, watermarks, letterhead or any information that identifies the company.
- The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database and serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please email: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than June 24, 2020. Answers will follow after a maximum of three business days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Attachments:
Questions & Answers - Water Treatment - Solicitation# 19J01020Q0012
1. For the HVAC and Domestic Water systems, on page 13 and on page 27, can you clarify if the volumes of water expressed are in Liters or Gallons? The volumes of the water for the below listed service are in liters
a. Primary and secondary chilled water loop – 90,000 liters or gallons
b. Condenser water loop – 20,000 liters or gallons
c. Heating hot water – 50,000 liters or gallons
d. Domestic water – 260,000 liters or gallons
2. Are there any restricted laborer nationalities that will not be granted access to work on this contract? No restrictions
3. Can you clarify the general procedures for bringing chemicals and equipment with us onto the US Embassy compound? Based on the reports results ” obtained by the test that conducted by the contractor” ,the contractor should provide the list of required chemicals for each case, then the COR will arrange access for these material to be checked by security on the entrance gate.
4. Domestic (Potable) Water System:
a. What is the average potable water consumption on a daily basis? 100,000 liters per day
b. What is your current usage of salts for the domestic water system on a monthly basis? 50 Kg per day
c. When was the last time the resin was replaced in the system? The system is new and the resin was not replaced yet.
d. When was the last time the active carbon was replaced in the system? The system is new and the carbon filters was not replaced yet.
e. What is the source of the water used in the potable water treatment system? Municipality water or other? If other please specify. Municipality water
f. How often are the filter cartridges changed for each of the following, and when was each one’s last replacement: usually we change the cartridge filters every 6 month , however the replacement decision should be taken based on the situation of the filters, which should be checked and verified by the contractor.
i. 20 Micron cartridge filters?
ii. 5 Micron cartridge filters?
iii. 1 Micron cartridge filters?
g. Does procuring and replacing the cartridge filters when needed fall under our scope of work? The contract calls to provide all material in order to provide the service, therefore the replacement of the filters should be done as part of the contract.
h. Does procuring and replacing the resin when needed fall under our scope of work? replacing the resin does not fall under the scope of work that should be provided by the contractor.
i. Does procuring and replacing the chemical dosing detection probes when needed fall under our scope of work? replacing the chemical dosing detection probes falls under the scope of work that should be provided by the contractor.
j. In the solicitation document on page 17, Scope of work – monthly sections, it appears that the US embassy facility management will be conducting daily/weekly routine testing to the water treatment system and will send all readings to us for analysis, whereas in other sections of the solicitation it is mentioned we are meant to come once every month for the domestic water system. Can you please clarify what is expected and what will be handled by US Embassy facility management staff? the US embassy has an automated system where can we obtain part of the records that should be monitored in daily bases, these records can be shared with the contractor. However the contractor should provide all tests the mentioned in the solicitation as per the provided schedule.
5. Swimming Pools:
a. The solicitation mentions cleaning of sand filters, however during the site visit, it was mentioned that there are no sand filters present on site. Can you please confirm this? No sand filters in the swimming pool filtration system.
b. Is there currently a thermometer always placed in the swimming pools to measure the temperature? Or is it done with a temperature measuring laser gun on each visit? No thermometer placed permanently in the swimming pool, however portable calibrated thermometer can be used by the contractor” maintenance service provider” to measure the temperatures for recording and validation purpose.
c. During our site visit, we asked if cleaning the pools is within our scope of work, and we were informed that cleaning the pools, scrubbing them and vacuuming is not our responsibility, however in the solicitation it is listed as part of the scope. Can you please clarify which it is? cleaning the pools, scrubbing them and vacuuming is part of the service contract that should be provided under this solicitation.
d. In the event cleaning the pool and vacuuming is part or our scope, are the equipment required already present and stored on the US Embassy premises, or do we need to bring a new set of equipment with us? The contractor should use his own cleaning related equipment.
e. In the event we need to bring our own pool equipment (such as the vacuum pumps, or poles with nets to remove the debris, etc.), will we be allowed to store such equipment on the US Embassy premises? This issue can be discussed with COR to agree for storing place , however the embassy does not held any responsibility for damages that could occurred for these equipment.
f. On page 29, “during the summer months” section, point number (5), this specification is generally relevant for indoor pools where the humidity needs to be constantly monitored to prevent molding, whereas as in an outdoor environment, the air quality and environment is not within our control, however we can report in the event we find anything that is out of the ordinary. But can you please clarify what are the expectations with regards to this point? The humidity needs to be constantly monitored to prevent molding inside the pool equipment room that contains the pumps and dosing system. However, the molding should be monitored as well in the swimming pool and any incident should be reported and treated accordingly.
g. On Page 29, “chemicals” section, can you confirm the following points:
i. the site visit showed that only salt is to be used at the US Embassy pools due to the installed system that separates the Chlorine from the Salt in the water. Will suitable storage for the salt be provided on the Embassy’s premises? No places are available to store big quantity, however, a small quantity for one month can be stored in the embassy after coordinating and getting approvals from the COR.
ii. On certain occasions, we may have to to add acid chemicals to regulate the pool water quality, is it required to add this regularly to the swimming pools, or only on an as needed basis? Only in needed bases and after coordination with the COR.
iii. Since we will be using chlorine as the main chemical for treating the pool water, Bromine sticks are not applicable. Can you please confirm this? Chlorination for the pool will be done through a salt generation system as the main source of chlorine, the second option is the direct injection through the dosing pumps that are available as part of the pool treatment system. However any other solution should be discussed with the COR before any action would be taken by the contractor.
6. On Page 31-32, there is mention of inspecting, cleaning and disinfecting water storage tanks, whereas during the site visit, it was understood that we have no business dealing with the water storage tanks and that our focus is purely for maintaining the quality of the water within the different systems. Can you please clarify this? This means in case the tanks get infected, the contractor should do the necessary action to disinfect the tanks and to make sure that it is always cleans per the EPA standard.
7. What are the hours of work during the week where we can schedule our visits? From Sunday till Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, however after working hours can be coordinated with the COR if needed.
Request for Proposal Number 19J01020R0001/Janitorial Services to the U.S. Embassy compound / Synopsis /Pre-solicitation notice
Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Amman, Jordan will launch the solicitation on the Beta.SAM.gov website when it is available.
Note: The response date in this synopsis is not a firm date. Please see the RFP for the actual date.
The requirement is for providing Janitorial Services for the U.S. Embassy Amman. The anticipated performance is for a base period of twelve months and four one-year periods at the option of the U.S. Government. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time.
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.
All contractors have to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.
The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://www.statebuy.state.gov/pd/Pages/AdditionalVendorReg.aspx
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0017/Catering Services/Cancelled
Modification number three : Solicitation is cancelled
Modification number one : Changed the solicitation number to be read 19-J010-20-Q-0017 as per SF30
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for providing catering services for the Independence Day celebration at the U.S. Embassy Amman compound. This event will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the requirements in the attached statement of work, and complete the required portions of the attached standard form SF-1449..
When complete, please submit your quotation to AmmanRFQ@state.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotations is on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 16:00 Amman local time. No quotations will be accepted after this time.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must complete and submit the following:
SF-1449 (blocks 17, 24, and 30).
Block 24 should list the total value of the quote.
For any inquiry, including registering for the site visit, please contact Rula Zabaneh. The deadline for registering for the site visit is Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 14:00
The U.S. Government intends to award the contract to a responsible company submitting a technically acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award the contract based on initial quotations and without holding discussions. However, we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
Attachments:
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0012/Water Treatment
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide water treatment services at the U.S. Embassy Amman. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The Embassy intends to conduct a site visit. The site visit will be held on March 2, 2020 at 10:00 A.M (local time). Prospective offerors/quoters should contact Yaser Belaidi at BelaidiYG@state.gov to provide company name, attendees names and identification numbers two days prior to this date to arrange entry to the building.
Questions are accepted by deadline March 4, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time) to be sent to ammanrfqquestions@state.gov. Answers will be posted on the Embassy website after maximum 3 working days.
Quotations are due by March 11, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time). Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov. Subject line must include RFQ number and company name. Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF), we will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers or hard copies. In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
SF-1449
Section 1 pricing;
Section 5, Representations and Certifications;
Additional information as required in Section 3.
Attachments:
Questions & Answers - Request for Quotations# 190J01020Q0010 - Boilers Maintenance
Q.1 Do you have a standard checklist form for the required preventive maintenance which summarized on pages 8-10 under the heading of “Performance Work Statement “? Yes we can create one and will contain all in the 8 to 10 pages
Q.2 Could you please provide us of your preliminary time plan for performing the preventive maintenance for the 324 boilers? Or in which month (s) during the year each visit should be done for each boiler/ residence? Our plan is starting Feb 1st ended march 15th the second preventive maintenance started Sep 1st ended Oct. 15th , this year we will start late maybe March 10th up to end of Apr.
Q.3 The preventive maintenance shall only cover all equipment & piping network inside the boiler room for each residence, Is this true? Yes, only the equipment and components in the boiler room and that 99% located at basement level.
Q.4 Refer to point 17 page 9 – Performance work statement – “ Take CO2 flue gas temp. readings for determination of efficiency of the unit…..etc.” , Shall this to be done using gas analyzer device ? yes if the analyzer reads O2 concentration.
Q.5 What is the acceptable time during the day for doing the preventive maintenance work inside the residence and what is the procedure for residences visits? Nothing inside residences all are in the building basement only starting time 9:00am to 7:00pm
Q.6 Who will be responsible about approving the preventive maintenance works after works completion in each visit for each residence Or what is your normal procedure regarding this matter? There will be a technician from the Embassy supervising the work process and he will sign for work approval.
Q.7 Is the contractor required to provide an engineer or coordinator for this project, if yes, what is his qualifications & his duties? Engineers are not required, however; the staff should be very well trained and if the work quality is not as expected the Embassy technician will stop the work process and will inform the project supervisor (Mechanical/HVAC supervisor), we should have a POC engineer level by contractor to address the low performance if exist.
Q.8 Will there be any maintenance work inside the residence and other than the boiler room; if yes, how will the cost of this works will be calculated? No works inside residences
Q.9 In case there is a necessity for a new materials/ devices, who will be responsible about providing these materials and what is your normal procedure? The contractor will advise replacing parts and we will do a separate purchase order to fix it.
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0001/Residential Free-Standing Dishwashers
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Residential Free-Standing Dishwashers in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation.
Quotations are due by February 25, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. local time. Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov. The subject line in the e-mail must include the RFQ number and company name. Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF), we will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers or hard copies. The Embassy will not accept any quotations submitted after the deadline.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database for the U.S. Government. It was established in recent years to combine various U.S government procurement systems, and now serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please send email to: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than February 16, 2020 . Answers will follow after a maximum of 3 days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Attachments:
- Solicitation Package (Size 498 KB)
- Cover Letter (PDF Size 272 KB)
- SF 1449 (PDF Size 113 KB)
- SAM Registration – Arabic (PDF Size 190 KB)
- SAM Registration – English (PDF Size 319 KB)
- Questions and Answers (PDF Size 83 KB)
Request For Quotation Number 19J01020Q0010/Boilers preventive Maintenance
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to maintain boilers at the residences of the U.S. Embassy Amman. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
Questions are accepted by deadline February 12, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time) to be sent to ammanrfqquestions@state.gov. Answers will be posted on the Embassy website after maximum 3 working days.
Quotations are due by February 19, 2020 at 14:00 P.M. (local time). Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov. Subject line must include RFQ number and company name. Attach all documents to the e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF), we will not accept offers that include links, unsolicited offers or hard copies. In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
SF-1449
Section 1 pricing;
Section 5, Representations and Certifications;
Additional information as required in Section 3.
Attachments:
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0008/CSC Cabling Project / Amendment 0001
Enclosed is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Please submit a technical and financial quotation as separate documents and a filled SF-1449. Please submit your quotations to AmmanRFQ@state.gov.
The U.S. government intends to award a purchase order to a responsible company submitting a quotation with the lowest-price technically acceptable offer. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The awarded contractor must submit the Airway bill 14 days in advance before processing the shipment to obtain the exemption documents from the Jordanian Government.
SAM registration is a requirement to do business with the U.S. Embassy. Please include your company’s DUNS number in your quotation. SAM Registration steps are available on the U.S. Embassy Amman website.
Please submit your quotations no later than Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 14:00 pm. local time.
Attachments:
- SF-30 Amendment (PDF 725 KB)
- Questions and Answers (PDF 388 KB)
- Cover Letter (PDF 46 KB)
- SF1449 (PDF 695 KB)
- Requirements and Item Description (PDF 411 KB)
- Clauses (PDF 510 KB)
- SAM Registration English (PDF 319 KB)
- SAM Registration Arabic (PDF 190 KB)
Request for Quotation Number 19J01020Q0004/Brand New Vehicle (Full Size SUV)/ Amendment 0001
This solicitation has been amended as per the attached SF-30
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for brand new vehicle (Full Size SUV) in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation. and submit email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotations is 04:00 P.M (local time), on January 08, 2020.The Embassy will not accept any quotations after this time/date.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order following the procedures outlined in this RFQ. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
The U.S. Embassy is prohibited from procuring goods or services from any firms that are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an integrated procurement database for the U.S. Government. It was established in recent years to combine various U.S government procurement systems, and now serves as a single point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with the U.S. Government.
For any enquiries/questions please send email to: AmmanRFQQuestions@state.gov no later than December 23, 2019. Answers will follow after a maximum of three days and will be posted on the Embassy website.
Attachments:
- SF-30 Amendment (PDF Size 88 KB)
- Cover Letter (PDF Size 254 KB)
- SF 1449 (PDF Size 118 KB)
- Solicitation Package (PDF Size 526 KB)
- Clauses (PDF Size 236 KB)
- SAM Registration – English (PDF Size 321 KB)
- SAM Registration – Arabic (PDF Size 194 KB)
Request for Quotation Number 19J01019Q0016/Air conditions preventive maintenance/ Amendment 0001
Questions and answers and extend the date of receiving quotations
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Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for providing professional air conditioning split unit preventive maintenance. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the following address:
Attn: Contracting Officer
GSO – Procurement
United States Embassy, Amman – Jordan
Please submit your quotation in a sealed envelope marked “Quotation Enclosed” to the above address or to email itanimm@state.gov . The deadline for receipt of quotations is 14:00 Amman local time, on April 11, 2019. No quotations will be accepted after this time
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
SF-1449 (blocks 17, 24 and 30).
Block 24 should list the total value of the quote for the base year and the option years.
Section 1, The Schedule.
Section 5, Representations and Certifications.
Additional Information as required in Section 4.
Direct any questions regarding this solicitation IN WRITING ONLY to itanimm@state.gov , questions must be in English and submitted no later than April 1, 2019. Answers will be posted as soon as they are ready.
The U.S. Government intends to award the contract to a responsible company submitting technically acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award the contract based on initial quotations and without holding discussions. However, we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
Attachment:
- Cover Letter (PDF 373 KB)
- SF1449 (PDF 29 KB)
- RFQ 19J01019Q0016 (PDF 693 KB)
- SAM registration English (PDF 110 KB)
- SAM registration Arabic (PDF 78 KB)