Opportunity

SAM #19CV1026Q0008

Solicitation for Local Guard Force Tactical Uniforms for U.S. Embassy Praia

Buyer

U.S. Embassy Praia

Posted

August 25, 2026

Respond By

September 11, 2026

Identifier

19CV1026Q0008

NAICS

42435, 315210

The U.S. Embassy Praia, under the U.S. Department of State, is soliciting quotations for Local Guard Force Tactical Uniforms to outfit its security personnel. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Praia - Contracting Officer: Leslie Bowser - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs required, but brand equivalents such as Merrell (tactical shoes) and 5.11 Tactical (uniforms) are accepted - Products Requested: - Tactical Shoes (Brown) in various men's and women's sizes - Example sizes: 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 10.5 (US sizes) - Total quantity: 110 pairs across all sizes - Cargo Pants (Dark Blue) in multiple waist and length combinations - Example sizes: 32W-30L, 32W-32L, 34W-30L, 34W-32L, 34W-34L, 36W-30L, 36W-32L, 36W-34L, 38W-32L, 38W-34L, 40W-30L, 40W-32L, 40W-34L - Total quantity: 142 pairs across all sizes - Tactical Shirts (Dark Blue) - Short sleeve: S, M, L, XL (total 140) - Long sleeve: S, M, L, XL (total 140) - Tactical Polo Shirt, long sleeve: S, M, L, XL (total 140) - Unique Requirements: - Uniforms must meet durability and functionality standards suitable for security operations - Brand equivalents to Merrell and 5.11 Tactical are acceptable - Firm-fixed-price contract - Delivery required within 120 days of contract award, with at least 20 working days prior notice - Delivery must occur during business hours, Monday through Friday - Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible offeror

Description

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19CV1026Q0008

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Local Guard Force Tactical Uniform. If you would like to submit 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 Standard Form 1449 attached to this solicitation.

The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. 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.

Quotations are due by September 11, 2026, 5 p.m. Praia time. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be submitted electronically to praiaprocurement@state.gov and be in English. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted. In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and 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

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement. Sincerely,

                                                                                                                                            Leslie Bowser                                                                                                                                             Contracting Officer

Enclosure: SF-1449

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