Just-In-Time Expendable Office Supplies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
This document provides Questions and Answers No. 1 for Solicitation No. 19CY6026Q0013, concerning Just-In-Time Expendable Office Supplies for the U.S. Embassy Nicosia in Engomi, Cyprus. This Q&A clarifies several aspects of the original solicitation, including vendor requirements, brand acceptability, and pricing.
Scope of Opportunity
The underlying solicitation seeks vendors to provide just-in-time expendable office supplies. The Q&A addresses operational and submission requirements for this service.
Key Clarifications from Q&A No. 1
- Website Requirement: Offerors must have a website to facilitate online ordering of supplies.
- Brand Acceptability: Equivalent brands are acceptable for items where specific brands are listed in the solicitation.
- Local Partners: The use of local, Cyprus-based fulfillment partners is permitted.
- Pricing: All submitted pricing must be inclusive of delivery and handling costs to the U.S. Embassy Nicosia.
- Additional Forms: Documentation requirements beyond SF-1449, pricing, and representations/certifications are detailed in the main solicitation document.
- Updates: All future amendments, questions, and answers will be posted on SAM.gov.
- Point of Contact: NicosiaContracting@state.gov is confirmed as the primary point of contact for this Request for Quotation (RFQ).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Q&A for an existing solicitation)
- Product/Service Code: 7510 (Office Supplies)
- Department/Agency: State, Department of / U.S. Embassy Nicosia
- Place of Performance: Engomi, Cyprus
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 09:00 AM (UTC)
- Published Date: May 13, 2026, 09:11 AM (UTC)
- Q&A Posted Date: May 13, 2026, 09:24 AM (UTC)
Action Items
Bidders should ensure their proposals address the clarified points, particularly regarding the vendor website, brand equivalency, and the inclusion of all delivery and handling costs in their pricing. All required documentation, as outlined in the main solicitation, must be submitted.