Standard Recovery - Mexico-Batch (Follow-on)

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is issuing a sole-source follow-on contract under solicitation number 83310126Q0032 to Garza Gomez y Asociados S.C. for continued asset protection and recovery services related to outstanding claims in Mexico. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique and specialized expertise required in the Mexican legal system, the continuity of ongoing recovery cases, and the absence of other qualified firms capable of effectively maintaining progress without disruption. The contract is a follow-on to an expiring agreement and is awarded under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(iii) to ensure fairness to the original vendor, who has invested significant time and resources in the recovery process, and to preserve institutional knowledge critical to the success of these long-running, complex cases. The work involves asset searches, extrajudicial collections, litigation authorization and execution, asset embargoes, and documentation of recovery agreements, all conducted under the direction of EXIM’s Asset Management Division in coordination with legal representation in Mexico. The contract spans five years with performance locations in both Washington, D.C., and Mexico, requiring the contractor to be a duly registered attorney in Mexico with deep familiarity with U.S. government recovery procedures and EXIM-specific policies. Payment is entirely contingent upon actual cash recoveries, with fees structured as a percentage of funds successfully collected, and no base or fixed pricing is established. All extraordinary expenses require prior written approval, and litigation must be initiated only after submitting a formal request and receiving explicit authorization from EXIM. Reporting expectations include a detailed recovery plan within 60 days of award, semi-annual litigation status reports, and full documentation of all recovery activities. Performance is evaluated using adjectival ratings—Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, and Unsatisfactory—based on timeliness, cost control, case management, and business relations. No set-aside preferences apply, and the NAICS code 541110 with a $16 million size standard governs eligibility. The contractor must maintain SAM registration, handle sensitive financial data with strict confidentiality, and comply with all PWS requirements without formal security clearance obligations. The contracting officer is Travis Finkle, and the payment office is located at EXIM’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., with no electronic invoicing system specified.