Legal Services
SOL #: 19M05526Q0003Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
U.S. EMBASSY RABAT
Souissi, Rabat, 10170, Morocco
Place of Performance
Rabat, MA-25, Morocco
NAICS
Legal Services (5411)
PSC
Legal Studies (B522)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 11, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 9, 2026, 2:00 PM
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 Rabat, Morocco is soliciting quotations for Legal Services under a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This UNRESTRICTED opportunity seeks comprehensive legal counsel on Moroccan labor and employment laws. Quotations are due April 9, 2026, at 16:00 local time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide legal services to the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, focusing primarily on Moroccan labor and employment laws and regulations. Key deliverables include:
- Comprehensive legal counsel and on-demand advisory support.
- Interpretation of applicable statutes and regulations (hiring, employment agreements, wages, benefits, termination).
- Analysis of implications for Embassy policies and local staff employment practices.
- Review of documents such as employment templates or internal guidelines.
- Provision of written summaries detailing risks, legal interpretations, and suggested actions.
- Proactive guidance on changes in Moroccan labor law.
- Advice on the Embassy's responsibilities as an employer and assistance with employment disputes or administrative compliance matters. All services will be provided under task orders.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: One-year base period with four one-year option periods.
- Minimum Order: 20 hours.
- Maximum Order (Base Year): 160 hours.
- Pricing: In Moroccan Dirham (MAD), with 20% VAT priced as a separate line item.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- Place of Performance: Rabat, Morocco.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 24, 2026, at 16:00 local time, via rabatgsocontracts@state.gov.
- Quotations Due: April 9, 2026, at 16:00 local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically to rabatgsocontracts@state.gov. Submissions must be in English and not exceed 30MB.
- Required Submissions: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section 3, and a completed IRS Form W-14.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Acceptability will be assessed based on compliance with RFQ terms and technical information. Responsibility will be analyzed per FAR 9.1, with the Department of State Legal Advisor making the final determination on legal suitability.
Eligibility & Notes
- Eligibility: Offerors must operate an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Morocco and provide specific business registration documents. Subcontracting and co-venturing are not permitted.
- SAM Registration: Offerors with active SAM registration need only provide their UEI. Those without must complete FAR 52.204-90.
- Pre-Quotation Conference: None planned.
- The Embassy reserves the right to reject proposals deemed unreasonably low or high in price.
People
Points of Contact
Marc HildweinPRIMARY
Karima QaraSECONDARY
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