GUATEMALA - PHOTOCOPIER SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
ID: 19GT5025Q0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUSEMBASSY GUATEMALA CITYWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- OFFICE MACHINES, TEXT PROCESSING SYSTEMS, AND VISIBLE RECORD EQUIPMENT (N074)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f7dd65da578d4d28af1e02b8ffdc1f8d/view
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    The U.S. Department of State is preparing to solicit bids for photocopier services and equipment for the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City. The procurement aims to establish a firm fixed-price contract that includes the rental and leasing of photocopiers, along with necessary supplies and services, where the contractor will retain ownership of the equipment. This service is crucial for the embassy's operational efficiency, as it encompasses all required labor, management, materials, and maintenance, with a pricing structure based on a cost-per-copy model. Interested vendors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting their electronic bids by November 22, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Patrick Dignan at dignanpg@state.gov or Ana Alburez at AlburezAG@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patrick Dignan
    50223540000
    dignanpg@state.gov
    Ana Alburez
    +50230128235
    AlburezAG@state.gov
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    19GT5025Q0001 - PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has announced a pre-solicitation for photocopier services under solicitation number 19GT5025Q0001. It aims to establish a firm fixed-price contract for the rental and leasing of photocopiers, including necessary supplies and services. The contractor will provide all materials, labor, and management while retaining ownership of the equipment. The pricing structure will include a cost-per-copy for the use of machines, insurance, consumables (excluding paper), training, and maintenance. The anticipated contract may extend for one base year with four additional optional years. Interested vendors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting bids, which are to be submitted electronically to the specified email by November 22, 2024. The solicitation will be launched on the SAM website once finalized, and all qualified sources are encouraged to respond. Automatic archiving of the notice is set for March 2025, with the option for vendors to express interest in participation.
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