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4 new Ford Ranger Raptor

Embassy of the United States of America

Chiang Mai, Thailand Solicitation 19GE5022Q0003

Questions and Answers

Q1: Is there a previous vehicle purchase that has been made for similar vehicles? If so, what is the contract number?

A1: The requisitions and contracts are always different, so there is no similar contract number.

Q2: Page 8 of the Solicitation: As there are various production / manufacture locations for the requested vehicle type, will preference be made to the country of origin?

A2: In accordance with 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate (Feb 2021) there are no preferences.

Q3: Page 1 of the Solicitation states the “Government intends to award a single, firm fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is evaluated as the lowest-priced and technically acceptable.” Is it the Governments’ position to provide the Contractor with “Sales Tax Exemption” Documentation normally afforded to government purchases? Furthermore, Page 7 of the solicitation lists Line Item 0003 “VAT (if applicable)” so the Offeror seeks clarification as to the Government extending the “Sales Tax Exemption” to include “VAT” as well.

A3: VAT Exemption documentation can be provided to the contractor.

This process takes a few months to complete.

Q4: Page 4 of the Solicitation: Due to the purchasing of vehicles that can include payment up front, is the government willing to provide payment directly to the manufacturer or dealer if the Offeror negotiates the terms required by the Solicitation?

A4: Payments are only made to the contractor, the purchase order has been awarded to.

Advance Payment shall not be authorized.

Q5: Page 4 of the Solicitation gives the condition of delivered equipment as “Only new vehicles are authorized” and the provision 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal gives additional details. Is there a specific requirement for the year of manufacture? If the vehicle is new and was manufactured in 2020 or 2019, will that be weighted differently than 2021 or 2022?

A5: The manufactured year of 2019 or 2020 model or older is not acceptable.

Q6: Page 3 of the Solicitation specifies the minimum warranty as 3yrs and 100,000km whichever comes first. Is the Government willing to entertain or accept offers that include a vehicle maintenance schedule provided by a local dealer or service provider in Thailand?

A6: Offers that include a vehicle maintenance schedule provided by a local dealer or service provider in Thailand are acceptable.

Q7: Are there any other considerations that have arisen since the published date of this solicitation?

A7: All requirements are specified in the solicitation document. Changes would be provided through a solicitation amendment.