Network video recorder

The U.S. Department of State, through the American Embassy in San Salvador, is soliciting quotations for a new Network Video Recorder (NVR) system to be installed and integrated at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador. The solicitation, identified as PR15834618, is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) commercial acquisition governed under FAR Part 12, requiring proposals to be submitted electronically by May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time to cotoab@state.gov. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 4, 2026, and all questions must be submitted no later than May 8, 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award, and the procurement is restricted to a specific brand, justified in an attached document. The scope includes supplying and installing an Avigilon AI NVR2 with 160 TB storage, 107 camera channel migrations, networking cables, software licenses, and both base and optional maintenance services totaling up to 17 months, with all work required to be completed within 90 calendar days of award. The contractor must provide manufacturer-certified personnel, including a bilingual English-Spanish Project Manager, and submit resumes, a Quality Assurance Plan, operation manuals, as-built drawings, and a signed confidentiality agreement. All equipment and materials must be new, sourced through authorized channels, and comply with ASTM, National Electrical Code, NFPA 10, and OSHA standards. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical compliance and responsibility are prerequisites, and price determines award among qualified offerors. The contract includes numerous FAR clauses related to whistleblower protections, supply chain security, electronic reporting, prohibited equipment from Kaspersky and ByteDance, labor standards, and executive compensation disclosures. Payment will be processed by the Embassy’s Financial Management Office through a Department of State portal, and all invoicing must adhere to clause 652.232-70. Access to the ILEA facility is restricted to business hours, and any building alterations require prior COR approval. The contractor is responsible for restoring all disturbed areas and ensuring zero monthly customer complaints, with the Government conducting final acceptance on-site.