19AJ2026Q0009 - Questions and Answers on June 4 2026.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for a U.S. Embassy Baku solicitation for taxi and transportation services (Solicitation Number 19AJ2026Q0009). The document addresses six key inquiries submitted by potential offerors prior to the quote submission deadline of 08 June 2026 at 6:00 PM Baku time.
The questions and answers clarify critical compliance requirements for bidders. Regarding insurance, offerors must obtain Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance, which is mandatory and cannot be waived for Azerbaijan; local insurance policies do not substitute for this federal requirement. DBA insurance quotes must be obtained from carriers listed at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm. The Embassy confirmed that DBA coverage applies to civilian employees working overseas on U.S. government contracts. Regarding System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration, offerors may submit their quote with proof that they have initiated registration; however, completion of SAM.gov registration is a prerequisite for contract award eligibility. The document confirms that the solicitation deadline cannot be extended and requires strict adherence to the 08 June submission date.
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U.S. Embassy Baku Solicita on for Taxi & Transporta on Services
19AJ2026Q0009
QuesƟons & Answers via Email Correspondence 04 June 2026
Q1: Please extend the quote submission deadline for a few days.
A1: We cannot extend the deadline for submission. Please ensure your bid is received by 08 June at 6 pm Baku Ɵme.
Q2: Please provide guidance and support in obtaining the required insurance amount based on the list provided by your side.
A2: Kind reminder that you only need to obtain a quote from one of the companies the link leads to hƩp://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm
Q3: Whether the DBA requirement is mandatory for this tender, or whether it can be waived/marked as not applicable, given Bolt’s plaƞorm model?
A3: Yes, it is mandatory. Azerbaijan is not on the waived list for DBA insurance.
Q4: Whether the U.S. Whether the U.S. Embassy expects coverage for Bolt employees only, or for independent drivers using the plaƞorm?
A4: Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance is a federally mandated workers' comp program for civilian employees working overseas on U.S. government contracts.
Q5: Whether evidence of local statutory/mandatory insurance arrangements would be sufficient instead of DBA insurance?
A5: No, local insurance policy does not subsƟtute DBA Insurance.
Q6: We cannot complete the SAM.gov registraƟon by the deadline. Can we submit our quote without it?
A6: Please provide proof that you have iniƟated your SAM.gov registraƟon along with your quote. However, to be eligible for contract award, the offeror must complete their SAM.gov registraƟon.
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