Guatemala - Server for GIO exchange tool
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, specifically its International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) section, is soliciting proposals for the procurement, installation, and configuration of a server to support the GIO information exchange tool. This system will serve up to 50 users, managing significant case documents and data with high availability, security, and scalability. Quotations are due by March 27, 2026, at 1700 hours.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide all necessary labor, services, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision. Key deliverables include:
- Procurement, installation, and configuration of a server for the GIO information exchange tool.
- Ensuring the system supports up to 50 users and manages a high volume of case documents and data.
- Guaranteeing high availability, security, and scalability.
- Providing new, unused equipment in optimal operating condition.
- Furnishing all manuals in Spanish.
- Including a 3-year on-site warranty with a 4-hour response time.
- Conducting four annual preventive maintenance visits.
- Offering technical support, including remote and on-site troubleshooting and hardware replacement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Delivery and installation within 60 calendar days of contract award. No partial deliveries will be accepted.
- Currency: Offers can be submitted in Quetzales or U.S. Dollars.
- Set-Aside: Not specified; however, offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Quotations Due: Friday, March 27, 2026, at 1700 hours.
- Published Date: March 11, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically in English to GuatemalaBids@state.gov in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. File size must not exceed 30MB per file. Required documents for consideration include:
- SF-1449
- Section I, Pricing
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications
- Additional information as required in Section 3
- Completed IRS Form W-14
- Proof of SAM Registration Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offer. The award will be made on an "all or none" basis.
Additional Notes
The procuring entity is the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala's INL section. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in CLIN rates but should be included in invoices; an IVA form will be provided for the 12% tax.