Supply of notebooks (computers)

The U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, under the Department of State, is soliciting quotations for the supply of 25 or more 16-inch HP ProBook 460 G11 notebooks or an equal substitute, issued as a commercial items solicitation under number 19AR2026Q0024. The solicitation requires complete electronic submission to RodriguezGS2@state.gov no later than June 22, 2026, at 12:30 local time, with proposals must be in English and submitted in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat PDF format, with individual files not exceeding 30MB; larger submissions must be split into multiple emails. Offerors must submit the SF-1449 form with completed blocks including pricing and representative information, Section 1 (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), and proof of current SAM registration with the UEI number, all of which are mandatory for consideration. Failure to include any required document will render the quotation unacceptable. The contract is governed by FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5, which establish commercial items contract terms, instructions to offerors, and required representations, with the offeror certifying that all SAM-posted representations are current, accurate, and updated within the past 12 months. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. Technical acceptability is determined by strict compliance with RFQ specifications and Section 3 requirements, including the provision of notebooks meeting the stated model or equivalent standards. Delivery must not exceed 20 calendar days from the date of award, with FOB Destination terms applying, and all items are to be delivered to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the ZIP code C1001AAS. The Government reserves the right to conduct non-destructive or destructive testing on any information systems or equipment to ensure compatibility and security with its networks, and all deliveries must comply with Controlled Unclassified Information requirements under 32 CFR Part 2002 and security protocols outlined in clause 652.239-71. The contractor must be registered in SAM prior to submission, with full registration completed no later