This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for just-in-time expendable office supplies for the U. S. Embassy in Skopje. The contract will be a firm fixed-price, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type for core items, with a fixed discount percentage for other catalog items. Orders will be placed online by approximately 20 individuals. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price, based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may be held if needed. Quotations are due by 12:00 PM CET on April 17, 2026. The minimum guaranteed order amount is 3,**** MKD, and the maximum dollar value for the contract (base year + four option years) is 250,**** MKD. Delivery of in-stock items must be within 24 hours to the U. S. Embassy Skopje. The contractor must provide a web-based ordering system with specific functionalities, including user management, approval workflows, and real-time stock information. Samples of all products, except toners, must be delivered with the proposal. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
The contractor shall deliver all ordered items to the mailroom of the ordering U. S. Embassy, Mission or Consulate within 24 hours after issuance of the order on the website. In-stock office supplies ordered through the website will be delivered to any location in the country of service performance within 24 hours. All deliveries to the U. S. Embassy Skopje shall be made from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a. m. and 3:30 p. m.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond stating that invoices will be submitted monthly to the Financial Management Center (FMC) at the U. S. Embassy Skopje, with electronic copies to the ordering entity and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The website should, where available, have the capability of online payments to each account by government-issued purchase card Visa.
The bid notice does not explicitly state warranty requirements for the office supplies.
The bid notice states that The U. S. government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price.
Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible. This includes having an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing, demonstrating prior experience with suitable references, having the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources, possessing all licenses and permits required by local law, having no adverse criminal record, no political or business affiliation contrary to U. S. interests, and being able to understand written and spoken English.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance.
The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.
The offerors shall deliver samples of all products except the toners offered at the same time as the proposal.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or award.
The maximum dollar value for the life of this contract (one base year and four option years) is 250,**** equivalent in MK denars.