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Information Technology Equipment Solicitation No. 19GE5023Q0034

U.S. Embassy Kyiv Amendment 0001 dated 04/14/2023

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A)

1.

(Q) Is FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements applicable to this solicitation?

(A) Not applicable to this solicitation.

2.

(Q) FAR 52.222-56, is there a documentation we need to submit along with the quote package or prior award? Do we just provide a written statement on our letterhead stating we and our sub-contractors don’t engage in trafficking? What action is required from end on this statement ?

(A) The certification shall be submitted with the offer. There is no specific template to be used;

please refer to the FAR 52.222-56 regarding the content of the certification.

3.

(Q) For the statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Do we need to expressly include this statement as part of our quote notes? Or would this need to be provided on a company letterhead as a self declaration?

(A) There is no specific template to be used. The offeror shall provide a signed self-declaration statement.

4.

(Q) CLIN 0003 – HDMI Cable, do you need an ULTRA HDMI cable? Is it version 2.1, or is version 2.0 enough?

(A) No specific version is required. A standard HDMI cable is sufficient.

5.

(Q) Is it possible to use your local dispatch agency here in the USA, as our final delivery point?

(A) No. All supplies shall be delivered to Ukraine as specified in the Statement of Work.

Information Technology Equipment Solicitation No. 19GE5023Q0034

U.S. Embassy Kyiv Amendment 0001 dated 04/14/2023

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A)

6.

(Q) For the transportation of equipment to Ukraine. Is the State Department providing transportation of equipment to Ukraine or does the company importing the equipment have to provide that service and do they provide security to the company?

(A) The vendor shall deliver the supply to Ukraine as specified in the Statement of Work. The

Government does not provide security to the company.

7.

(Q) For 220V, Schuko Plug, does the power cable/power supply for computers have to have that as standard or can adapters be purchased to do a conversion from American power cable/power supply?

(A) Converters and adapters are not acceptable. The vendor has to provide equipment with standard 220V, Schuko plugs.