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Questions & Answers for LGF Battle Dress Uniform for the U.S. EMBASSY in ANKARA, TÜRK?YE

Department of State · U.S. EMBASSY ANKARA
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
19TU15-26-Q-3790-QA
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
81233
Product service code
8405
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
ANKARA, TR-06
Contracting contact
Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

Below is the list of questions received as of 08/17/26 and their respective answers: 1. The anticipated timeframe for issuing the RFQ Answer: The RFQ has already been issued on August 5, 2026, with quotations due August 14, 2026, by 15:00 Ankara local time. 2. Whether physical uniform samples are expected to be required. Answer: Yes. Quoters are required to submit physical samples consisting of one complete suit set and one long-sleeve shirt, together with fabric swatches and available color cards, by the quotation deadline. 3. Whether a U.S.-registered prime contractor may use a qualified Turkish manufacturer or subcontractor Answer: Yes. A U.S.-registered prime contractor may use a qualified Turkish manufacturer or subcontractor, provided the subcontractor is properly authorized to operate and perform in Türkiye and complies with applicable contractual requirements. 4. When will you be sending us an email? Answer: No separate email will be sent to vendors. The RFQ and accompanying cover letter will be published on SAM.gov, and interested vendors should refer to SAM.gov for the solicitation documents and any related updates.

Contact

Point of contact
U.S. Embassy Ankara Acquisitions Office
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov
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