INL Guatemala Automated Biometric Identification System

6/3/2026 UPDATE - SOLICITATION EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026, 12:00 PM TO ALLOW FOR RESPONSES TO OFFEROR QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE UPDATED INFORMATION 5/28/2026 UPDATE - SOLICITATION EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHALL BE FORTHCOMING SOLICITATION : 19INLE26R0085 - INL Guatemala Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) (PCS: 7H20 NAICS: 518210) BACKGROUND: The Department of State (DOS) INL Guatemala is supporting the Guatemalan Migration Institute’s modernization effort through the installation and development of a biometrics-capable migration platform.  This effort includes the design and implementation of a new migration control platform with the capacity to instantly share passenger data with U.S. authorities in certain cases.  In order to fully implement this new platform, Guatemalan authorities need to build a traveler biometric database to register and store biometric-based entry records.  This procurement seeks to obtain server capacity to register and store said records. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Each offeror shall submit a proposal that clearly and concisely describes and defines the contractor’s response to the requirements contained in the solicitation and Statement of Work.  Use of general or vague statements such as “standard procedures will be used” or “good engineering practices” will not satisfy this requirement. Simply repeating or paraphrasing the RFP requirements without substantive, meaningful discussion will not be acceptable.  Unnecessary elaboration or presentation beyond that which is sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal is not desired and may be construed as an indication of the contractor’s lack of understanding of the requirements or cost consciousness.  Elaborate artwork or visual or other presentation aids is neither necessary nor desired. The desire is for clear succinct pictorials, graphs, etc. At a MINIMUM, proposal package must include: Technical Approach : The offeror shall submit a technical approach that demonstrates logical and feasible methods for meeting the requirements described in the Statement of Work (SOW) and meeting the performance objectives outlined within the solicitation.  If the offeror is proposing subcontractors, the offeror shall clearly identify what aspects of the work will be performed by the prime and what aspects of the work will be performed by each subcontractor in its technical approach. proposed subcontracting arrangements and reporting relationships of all subcontractors, if applicable;a plan that demonstrates successful communication and coordination between the contractor and the government personnel/roles; schedules of all tasks and subtasks, meetings, and deliverables as applicable Past Performance:  The offeror shall submit a total of three (3) relevant past performance contracts within the past three (3) years that include the following information: Company name (Client). Project start date. Project completion date. Project description. Project cost. Project point of contact name, email and phone number Price (Non-Technical) : The offeror shall submit a price proposal that is consistent with the requirements set forth in the SOW. Exchanges of source selection information between Government and Offerors will be controlled by the Contracting Officer (CO).  Email may be used to communicate with offerors. All emails must include “191NLE262R0085 Source Selection Information – Offeror Company Name ” in the Subject line. Submissions must also include the following information: 1.  Company name, point of contact, phone number, and address; 2.  UEI Number and CAGE Code; 3.  SBA certification for applicable NAICS Proposals/Quotes are due by 5:00 PM Eastern on  T hursday, May 28, 2026. Primary Point of Contact: Michele Coccovizzo Senior Contract Support Specialist CoccovizzoML@state.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Jamillah Timmons Contracting Officer TimmonsJ@state.gov Scope Of Work The Contractor shall provide to the U.S. Government new, not previously used, equipment in strict compliance with the specifications at the agreed upon firm fixes price.  In the event of non-compliance with the specifications, the U.S. Government reserves the right to demand collection(s) or reject this requirement in its entirety. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND QUANTITIES All equipment shall be new and not previously used.   If brand name is not used, technical specification sheets are required to be submitted prior to equipment approval and acceptance. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK FOR COMPLETE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, QUANTITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS SOLICITATION. TYPE OF CONTRACT This requirement will result in the award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract in accordance with the specifications of this Statement of Work (SOW).   N