RFQ 19AQMM20Q0104- Questions and Answers Revised.pdf

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RFQ 19AQMM20Q0104- U.S. Despatch Agency Miami, FL: Local Courier Services The following Questions and Answers are in reference to questions submitted by close-of-business May 21, 2020, and revised as of May 28, 2020.

1. What format would you like the rates to be presented in?

A: Please submit rates on the Attachment B Excel Spreadsheet.

2. Would we pick up at say 8:00 in the morning Monday-Friday and have until 5:00 P.M. to finish all the deliveries? What are the time frames?

A: We currently have the courier doing 2 runs. Company comes in at 9:00am and sees what has to be picked up at the airlines, and takes what has to be cleared at Customs. When he has done that he brings them back to the office. He then comes back at 2:00pm and clears whatever is in the outbox.

Company currently only does the airway bill pick up in the morning, but typically Customs twice daily.

3. What type of insurance is required for this requirement. What is the coverage amount?

A: General commercial liability. Also, vendors are required to abide by the insurance, benefits, worker disability, and wage requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act and prevailing Wager Determination relative to this procurement: WD 2015-4543 Rev 14.

4. Do you require additional licensing aside from a USDOT # and the local requirements by MIAMI Dade county?

A: Nothing additional, however in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4:

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C.

1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C.

431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41

U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49

U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

See acquisition.gov for FAR clause details incorporated by reference.

5. Do any of our courier employees require a special ID such as a TWIC card for this work or to access the facilities required by this contract?

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A: Not at this time, only access is to public areas….US Customs counters and airline counters.

*Prospective vendors are reminded to heed RFQ/BPA clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, Fair Labor Standards Act and prevailing Wager Determination relative to this procurement: WD 2015-4543 Rev 14, and the geographical restrictions to Miami, FL.

Best Regards, Travis C. Keon Contracting Officer U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisitions Management KeonTC@state.gov mailto:KeonTC@state.gov