Handheld Narcotics Detection System
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The U.S. Embassy in Panama City is seeking to procure a Handheld Narcotics Detection System through a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR 12.6. Offerors must submit complete proposals for all required items; partial quotations are not accepted. Products must be new, unused, authentic, and in original manufacturer packaging, with no refurbished, used, reconditioned, or grey-market items permitted. Equal products must meet or exceed the specified requirements and include the manufacturer name, model number, and supporting technical documentation. A manufacturer’s standard warranty valid and supported locally in the Republic of Panama is mandatory, and offerors must clearly state the warranty terms, coverage, duration, and expiration date. Delivery schedules must be provided, and awards will be made based on best value to the government, evaluating technical compliance, delivery timing, local warranty support, and price. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active Unique Entity Identifier at the time of submission and maintain this registration through final payment. Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to INLProcPanama@state.gov no later than 3:00 PM Panama local time on August 27, 2026. Questions or requests for clarification must be sent in writing to Claudia Burke at the same email address by 1:00 PM Panama local time on August 6, 2026; submissions after this deadline will not be considered. The solicitation number is 19PM0726Q0020, and the NAICS code is 334519. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to cancel the solicitation in whole or in part and is not obligated to make an award. Primary point of contact for procurement is Alex Phannenstiel, with Claudia Burke as the secondary point of contact for inquiries.
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Full Description
The U.S. Embassy in Panama has a requirement to procure Handheld Narcotics Detection System. Please note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, prepared in accordance with the format FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number is 19PM0726Q0020 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
REQUIREMENTS – OVERVIEW
- Partial offers are not accepted. Offerors must quote all required items and quantities.
- Brand Name or Equal: Equal products must meet or exceed the required specifications.
- Technical Documentation: Equal products must include the manufacturer, model number, and supporting technical documentation.
- Product Condition: Items must be new, unused, authentic, and in original manufacturer packaging. No refurbished, used, reconditioned, or grey-market products.
- Local Warranty: All items must include a manufacturer’s standard warranty valid in the Republic of Panama and supported locally. Offerors shall provide the warranty terms, coverage, duration, and expiration date.
- Delivery: Offerors must state the proposed delivery schedule for all items.
- Basis of Award: Award will be based on Best Value to the Government, considering technical compliance, delivery, local warranty, and price.
- Government Rights: The RFQ does not obligate the Government to make an award and may be canceled in whole or in part.
System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and FAR 52.204-13, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov, at the time of offer submission and at the https: Offerors shall provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if awarded a contract, maintain an active SAM registration with current and accurate information throughout contract performance and through final payment.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to INLProcPanama@state.gov no later than 3:00 PM (Local Time), August 27, 2026. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Government in accordance with the terms and conditions of this solicitation.
Any questions or requests for clarification regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Claudia Burke via email at INLProcPanama@state.gov no later than 1:00 PM (Local Time) on August 6, 2026. Questions received after this deadline may not be considered.
Point of Contact (POC):
Claudia Burke
Telephone: +507 317-5892 / +507 6635-8383
Email: INLProcPanama@state.gov
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