Tax consultancy services for Locally Employed Staff

The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, is soliciting proposals from qualified tax firms to provide tax consultancy services for its Locally Employed Staff. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 19RW6026Q0002 seeks a firm fixed-price contract for one year, with two optional one-year renewals. Services include bi-weekly salary tax and social security contribution calculations, monthly declarations to the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), and end-of-year tax certificates. Offerors must submit a completed SF-1449, pricing, representations and certifications (including FAR 52.229-11 and IRS Form W-14), and additional information outlined in Section 3. Proposals are due by February 24, 2026, via email. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with U.S. and Rwandan laws, confidentiality of employee information, and adherence to specific procedural requirements. The Embassy is tax-exempt in Rwanda, so VAT is not applicable. Key evaluation factors include the offeror's ability to perform, past experience, and strategic work plan.