Guatemala - Prefabricated Modular Housing Unit

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, is soliciting prefabricated modular steel detention housing units under solicitation number 19GT5026Q0054, issued on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026. The requirement specifies the delivery of four new, non-refurbished, maximum-security detention units designed for two-person occupancy, each equipped with detention-grade sleeping, sanitation, seating, lighting, plumbing, door and security hardware, and prepared for HVAC, fire suppression, and utility connections. Units must be structurally engineered for stackable or multilevel deployment and built to resist tampering, forced abuse, corrosion, and moisture degradation. All materials must be brand new, factory-sealed, and original from the manufacturer, with no refurbished, open-box, or third-party modified components permitted. The units must be delivered to a designated Miami location within 30 calendar days after contract award under FOB destination terms, with the quoted price including fabrication, packaging, handling, loading, and delivery costs. The contract is a firm fixed-price arrangement, and pricing must be submitted using the SF-1449 form with separate line items for VAT, which is not included in the basic unit price. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide proof of annual certifications, submit IRS Form W-14, include Defense Base Act insurance costs, and name a project manager fluent in English as a liaison to the U.S. Embassy. Proposals must be submitted electronically in Word, Excel, or PDF format, not exceeding 30MB per file, to [email hidden], and must include all required representations, certifications, and compliance with FAR clauses covering whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, contractor ethics, labor standards, equal opportunity, procurement integrity, and prohibitions on contracting with entities linked to Kaspersky Lab, certain telecommunications providers, or inverted domestic corporations. Evaluation will be based on pass/fail gates for acceptability and responsibility under FAR 9.1, with award going to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror. Inspection and acceptance will occur in Miami, and the warranty period begins upon execution of the Delivery Acceptance Record, which documents unit serial numbers, condition, and documentation received. All packaging must comply with ISPM 15 standards, and complete operational and installation documentation must be