19HR9026Q0012
FACZG Consular Audio System Replacement
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > US EMBASSY ZAGREB
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Quick analysis
Presolicitation from U.S. Embassy Zagreb for a consular audio system replacement (FFP) with expressions of interest due by May 18, 2026 via email. The notice provides no technical scope, value, security, or incumbent details.
The requirement appears to be commodity AV/communications hardware and installation, which is outside Trace’s core lanes (SATCOM/LEO, CDS/MPE, tactical edge, C5ISR, cyber/O&M). Department of State is not listed among Trace’s target agencies.
Open competition (no vehicle restriction) but likely a small OCONUS embassy buy with unknown local compliance needs; limited strategic value and weak differentiators for Trace.
Scope summary
- Submit expression of interest via email to ZagrebBids@state.gov and MazorT@state.gov by May 18, 2026 including firm and POC details.
- Maintain active SAM registration.
- Prepare for a firm-fixed-price proposal once the RFP is released (English only).
- Place of performance: U.S. Embassy Zagreb, Croatia (OCONUS).
Dimension scores
Total
- 34/100
Technical Fit
- 6/20
Title indicates replacement of a consular audio system (hardware/integration). Trace core capabilities emphasize SATCOM/LEO, NSA TI/CDS, MPE/coalition C2, tactical edge, cyber/O&M, SE&I (company_profile). Audio/AV replacement is not a stated core lane; limited adjacency via systems integration and enterprise infrastructure (company_profile). Presolicitation provides no technical detail to suggest closer alignment (evidence ledger).
Past Performance
- 5/20
No Department of State or embassy AV past performance listed (company_profile). Trace has adjacent IT/communications OCONUS work (e.g., USAFCENT Comms & IT, global FSR, DISA/Army support), but not consular audio systems. Therefore, adjacent but not direct (evidence ledger + company_profile).
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 6/10
Opportunity appears to be open embassy procurement via SAM with no vehicle restriction. It is not issued under a Trace prime vehicle (ABMS, GTACS II, SEWP V, etc.) (company_profile; evidence ledger). Open competition merits mid-range score per guidance.
Competitive Position
- 4/15
No differentiators (e.g., Starshield reseller, NSA TI) are indicated as relevant. Embassy audio replacement likely attracts local AV integrators and general contractors; no incumbent or unique requirement advantages are identified. Limited basis for Trace to stand out (evidence ledger + company_profile).
Risk
- 5/15
Material unknowns: no technical specs, security posture, or value; OCONUS execution in Croatia may require local permitting/subcontracting. FFP structure and embassy environment add execution risk. These factors suggest moderate-to-high uncertainty (evidence ledger).
Strategic Value
- 2/10
Department of State is not among Trace’s target agencies (company_profile). The effort appears to be a small, standalone embassy system swap with limited expansion potential into Trace’s prioritized lanes. Minimal strategic upside beyond a one-off win.
Compliance
- 6/10
Stated requirements: SAM registration, English-language solicitation, and email EOI by May 18, 2026 (evidence ledger). Trace can meet these, and OCONUS work is within experience (company_profile). However, unknown local licensing/security requirements reduce confidence, warranting a mid-range score.
Concerns
- Lack of technical specifications and scope details in the presolicitation.
- Potential local licensing, permits, or subcontracting needs in Croatia (not specified).
- Unknown security/clearance or facility access requirements for an embassy environment.
- Possible low contract value relative to capture and execution overhead.
- Schedule misalignment: EOI due May 18, 2026, close to the noted opportunity response date (May 20, 2026).
Teaming opportunities
- Local Croatian AV/low-voltage installation partner for on-site execution and permits.
- State Department/embassy facilities integration experience (consular counters/audio systems).
- OEM relationships for consular-grade audio/intercom equipment.
Competitive position
- Global OCONUS execution experience and logistics support footprint.
- Systems engineering and integration capability for communications infrastructure.
- Ability to provide managed services and sustainment if required post-install.
Bid/No bid factors
- Presolicitation lacks SOW/specs, estimated value, set-aside, or security requirements.
- NAICS 334290 is a lower-priority lane for Trace (company_profile).
- Department of State is not a target agency for Trace (company_profile).
- No vehicle leverage or unique differentiator indicated.
- Title suggests commodity AV hardware-focused effort outside Trace’s core lanes.
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Summary
U.S. Embassy Zagreb pre-solicitation for “FACZG Consular Audio System Replacement” (Solicitation 19HR9026Q0012) announces an upcoming RFP for a likely firm-fixed-price award. Interested firms must email expressions of interest (contact info required) by May 18, 2026; solicitation will be in English and requires SAM registration. Contact for the procurement is Contract Specialist Tommy Mazor (MazorT@state.gov) and the procurement office email ZagrebBids@state.gov.
- Agency / office: U.S. Embassy Zagreb, GSO – Procurement Office (embassy-level, OCONUS execution).
- Solicitation title and number: FACZG Consular Audio System Replacement, 19HR9026Q0012.
- Award type: Solicitation may result in a firm fixed price (FFP) contract.
- Expression-of-interest: Must be submitted via email to ZagrebBids@state.gov and MazorT@state.gov by May 18, 2026 (note: opportunity folder due date is 2026-05-20).
- Procurement contact: Tommy Mazor, Contract Specialist; email MazorT@state.gov; phone +385 91 4552 372.
- Language and compliance: Solicitation available only in English; solicitation and award subject to U.S. federal procurement laws and regulations.
- Registration requirement: SAM registration is mandatory to be considered for award.
- Scope cue: Title indicates replacement of a consular audio system (hardware/integration implied by title), but the document provides no technical requirements, security clearance, incumbency, set-aside, place-of-performance details beyond Embassy Zagreb, or procurement vehicle information.
Technical details
Entry: sync
Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 46384
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- fac91b64c38b4db08a4c9e31fcce8eda (posted 2026-04-21) - current
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