Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) El Salvador Communication Equipment (ZB-P-LEC)

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, targeting the procurement and installation of communication equipment in El Salvador under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case ZB-P-LEC, issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220, and the requirement is new with no incumbent contractor; the government will award a single firm-fixed price purchase order without exchanges or negotiations based on initial submissions. The solicitation must be responded to by 2:00 PM ET on July 20, 2026, with all proposals submitted electronically to Kerri Dolezal, the Contracting Officer, and must comply with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) deviations effective through March 13, 2026. Offerors are required to submit two separate documents: Volume I, a technical capability submission limited to 15 pages in Word or PDF format detailing corporate experience with similar equipment installations and training, recommended shipping and packaging methods, and a detailed project schedule from award day through completion of Tasks A–E; and Volume II, a fully completed pricing schedule in Excel format covering all CLINs 0001 through 0008, including labor rates, equipment part numbers, lead times, and administrative certifications, with pricing required to two decimal places. CLIN 0009 for travel is a government-provided not-to-exceed amount and does not require pricing from the offeror. All contractors must be active in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and certified as small businesses under NAICS 334220. Proposals must include completed representations and certifications under FAR 52.209-7 and FAR 52.229-11 if not fully updated in SAM, and a statement confirming firm pricing through September 30, 2026. The contract requires full compliance with Defense Base Act insurance, trafficking in persons prohibitions, and the Foreign Clearance Guide for travel to El Salvador, including APACS coordination 40 days prior to U.S. DoD-sponsored travel. Packaging and labeling must adhere strictly to SAMM C7.8 standards, with each package marked with the FMS case number ZB-P-LEC, revision R-1 dated June 12, 2026, and