REQUEST FOR QUOTES – PR16203197 – ARMORED VEHICLE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

DUE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

The UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN ABUJA has a requirement for a contractor to provide a one-week Armored Vehicle Defensive Driving Course for eight (8) drivers assigned to the DOW Walter Reed Program, Nigeria. Training must be conducted in the United States from October 12 to October 16, 2026.

We invite you to submit a proposal.  Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to AbujaProcurement@state.gov no later than September 4, 2026.

To ensure your proposal is valid, please adhere to the following quote submission guidelines:

1. Technical Proposal: This must include

1. 1. Your methodology for fulfilling the requirements, including the course curriculum, classroom and practical/behind-the-wheel training hours, instructor-to-student ratio, and instructor qualifications and certifications;
   2. A performance schedule covering October 12–16, 2026, together with the training facility location and address, a description of the training track and armored vehicle fleet to be used, and any required student prerequisites, personal protective equipment, or medical clearances;
   3. Your performance history with valid contact information for past and current customers from the last three years, with emphasis on comparable armored vehicle/protective driving instruction delivered to U.S. Government or equivalent clients;
   4. Additionally, provide your UEI and proof of active registration in SAM.gov;
   5. Offers must remain valid for a minimum of 45 days from the submission deadline;
   6. f. Expected performance timeframe: All training must be delivered and completed during the period October 12–16, 2026. Certificates of completion for each of the eight (8) students must be issued no later than 10 calendar days after course completion.
2. Price Proposal:
   • Provide a unique price for each line item in your quote (DO NOT provide a lump sum price quote). At a minimum, price the following separately: tuition/course fee per student for eight (8) students; vehicle and track usage fees; instructional materials; range/fuel and consumables; and any other applicable fees. Clearly identify any costs not included in your quote (for example, student travel, lodging, meals, or ground transportation), as the Government will arrange these separately unless otherwise stated.
3. All responses and quotes to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be sent as a direct reply to this email, using the same subject line  (PR16203197), and should also copyAbujaProcurement@state.gov

Submission Deadline: The deadline for submission is September 09, 2026.

Please note: the Embassy may not contact those with unsuccessful offers.

Evaluation: The evaluation factors will include price, technical acceptability, delivery schedule, compliance with offer submission guidelines provided in 1 through 3 above, and past performance. Award will be made to the contractor that provides the best value to the Government.

Relevant Provisions: The following provisions apply

Reference	Title
FAR 52.204-7, 13	System for Award Management
FAR 52.204-24	Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
FAR 52.204-25	Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
FAR 52.204-26	Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation
FAR 52.212-5	Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-4	Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)
FAR 52.232-33	Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer
H-048	Certification Regarding Compliance with Applicable U.S. Federal Anti-Discrimination Law (Required under EO 14173, January 2025)
FAR 52.243-1	Changes—Fixed-Price
DOSAR 652.215-70	Examination of Records
DOSAR 652.228-70	Defense Base Act—Covered Contractor Employees
FAR 52.233-4	Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
FAR 52.233-1	Disputes
FAR 52.204-12	Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance
FAR 52.212-3	Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.240-90	Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications