Tactical Training Equipment and Accessories
ID: 19TH2026Q0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, is seeking quotations for tactical training equipment and accessories under Solicitation No. 19TH2026Q0001. The procurement aims to secure a firm-fixed price purchase order for essential training aids, with the intent to award the contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror. The equipment will be delivered to the U.S. Despatch Agent in Kent, Washington, with a delivery timeframe of 120 days post-award. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically by January 15, 2026, and direct any inquiries to Ramon Menendez-Carreira at BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov by November 7, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ramon Menendez-Carreira
    BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov
    Katekarn Chandsoda
    ChandsodaK@state.gov
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    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation No. 19TH2026Q0001 extends the proposal submission deadline to January 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bangkok local time). Additionally, it revises paragraph B under Section 1, Continuation to SF-1449, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20, Description/Specifications/Work Statement. The updated clause extends the contractor's delivery timeframe for all items from 60 to 120 days after the contract award date. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment via specified methods, with failure to do so potentially resulting in the rejection of their offer. This document is a standard amendment/modification form (SF-30) used for government solicitations and contracts.
    This document addresses questions regarding Solicitation No. 19TH2026Q0001 for Tactical Training Equipment and Accessories for the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. Key clarifications include the mandatory delivery term being Door-to-Door – Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) to the U.S. Despatch Agent in Kent, Washington, USA, rather than CIF Bangkok. The country of origin for products is unrestricted, but partial offers are not accepted. The U.S. Government will not issue customs duty exemption certificates for this purchase, and VAT exemption certificates are exclusively for contractors registered under Thai Revenue Laws. Operator or maintenance training and installation services are not required. The delivery deadline for all items is 120 days after the contract award date.
    The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, issued a pre-solicitation notice (19TH2026Q0001) for tactical training equipment. This acquisition will be unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses. The required equipment primarily consists of virtual weapons training systems, including, but not limited to, Short Indicating Resetting Trigger (SIRT) training pistols and electric training rifles with associated accessories.
    The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19TH2026Q0001 for tactical training equipment and accessories. The U.S. government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible company. Quotations are due by November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM (Bangkok local time) and must be submitted electronically in PDF format (under 25MB per file). Key requirements for submission include a completed SF-1449, pricing, representations and certifications, additional information as required in Section 3, and proof of SAM registration. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Ramon Menendez-Carreira by November 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM (Bangkok local time). The solicitation details specific equipment specifications, delivery to Kent, Washington, within 60 days of award, and outlines various FAR and DOSAR clauses, including those related to contractor identification, examination of records, and payment schedules. Offerors must provide past performance information, evidence of an established business, necessary resources, and a technical proposal with specification sheets for all proposed items. Offers must be in U.S. dollars and English.
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