GUATEMALA - SPARE FILTERS FOR AIR HANDLING UNITS

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City is soliciting air filters for its Air Handling Units (AHUs) to ensure proper operation and maintenance of its HVAC systems and maintain indoor air quality. The solicitation, numbered 19GT5026Q0062 and posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, is issued under NAICS code 423730 and carries no set-aside designation. The filters must meet specific technical standards: bag filters must be MERV 13 efficiency per ASHRAE 52.2 with synthetic media and moisture-resistant frames, while pleated panel filters must be MERV 8 efficiency with the same materials and an airflow capacity of 1,000 CFM. Delivery is FOB destination to the Embassy’s warehouse at 0A23-13Z17 Centro Negocios LP Bodega 315, Guatemala City, where government personnel will conduct inspection and acceptance. All items must be brand name or equal, conforming to the stated criteria. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulations addressing cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, labor standards, and socioeconomic compliance. Contractors are prohibited from using hardware, software, or services from Kaspersky Lab or other covered entities, as well as telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from restricted foreign vendors under Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act. Compliance with the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act is required, and labeling for country of origin must be provided. Offerors must submit a Software Bill of Materials upon request, provide real-time notifications of cybersecurity incidents within 12 hours, and attest to their exclusion from the SAM prohibited entities list. Labor standards include adherence to the Service Contract Labor Standards, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, equal opportunity, and veteran employment reporting. HUBZone small businesses may receive price evaluation preferences, and small business subcontracting opportunities are mandated. All proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline to GuatemalaBids@state.gov in .docx, .xlsx, or .pdf format, not exceeding 30MB per file. Payment is via electronic funds transfer, and invoices must be submitted through SAM. The contracting office is located in Washington, DC, with primary contact Scott Dargus and secondary contact Ana Alburez. The Embassy retains full authority over inspection and acceptance, and contractor personnel accessing its facilities