APPLIANCES FOR RESIDENCES
ID: PR15176220Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY QUITOWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers (423620)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b7307293c4364804b91cf4f8b2cf0cd1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Quito, is seeking qualified vendors to supply household appliances for residences in Ecuador. The procurement focuses on electric housewares and consumer electronics, specifically under the NAICS code 423620, which encompasses kitchen equipment and appliances. These goods are essential for enhancing living conditions and supporting the operational needs of U.S. personnel stationed abroad. Interested vendors should contact Deryl van Coblijn at VanCoblijnDS@state.gov or by phone at 59323985106, or reach out to Jose Balseca at BalsecaJJ@state.gov for further inquiries. Additionally, contractors must comply with federal anti-discrimination laws and complete a certification regarding compliance, which is crucial for government payment decisions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Deryl van Coblijn
    59323985106
    VanCoblijnDS@state.gov
    Jose Balseca
    59323985284
    59323985283
    BalsecaJJ@state.gov
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    CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW_.pdf
    The document outlines a certification requirement for contractors and offerors associated with the U.S. Embassy in Quito, which mandates compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. It emphasizes that contractors must certify they do not operate any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs that violate these laws. The certification is considered material to government payment decisions and subject to the False Claims Act. The instructions for completing the certification include reading the provisions, checking appropriate boxes, and signing off by an authorized representative. The importance of this certification lies in ensuring that federal funds are not allocated to entities that fail to adhere to anti-discrimination statutes, reinforcing the government's commitment to lawful and equitable practices in contracting. The document reflects a broader enforcement of compliance standards within government procurement processes.
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