19GE5023Q0042 QA.pdf

19GE5023Q0042

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/23/2023

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

FRANKCODE

AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL FRANKFURT

GIESSENER STRASSE 30

ATTN: RPSO

60435, FRANKFURT

GERMANY

Susan C Brown

NAME

TEL.

brownsc@State.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY OPEAQMCODE

RPSO Frankfurt OPE/AQM/IP/RPSO Frankfurt Office of Acquisition (AQM) Frankfurt

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19GE5023Q0042

CONTACT: UEI:

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/20/2023

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __1__copies of the amendment;(b)By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This solicitation is hereby amended to:

1) To incorporate questions and answers

2) To extend the offerors' due date from June 4th to June 23rd, 2023

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Nicolas Wilhelm

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

06/12/2023

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19GE5023Q0042

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5023Q0042

Contract Number: Title: Portable Charging Stations and Solar Sets

Date of Solicitation:

06/23/2023

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

001 Solicitation for Portable Charging Stations and Solar Sets (See attached Combined Synopsis and Solicitation).

Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 0.00 1.00

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form Identifier Title Date Number of

Pages 1 19GE5023Q0042.pdf 04/20/2023 2 Attachment 2 - Form W-14.pdf 04/20/2023 3 Attachment 3 - Instructions for Form W-14.pdf 04/20/2023 4 RQS 19GE5023Q0042.pdf 04/21/2023 5 19GE5023Q0042A.pdf 04/21/2023

Solicitation No. 19GE5023Q0042

Solicitation Questions and Answers 1 thru 6

Question 1:

I would like to bring to your attention a concern regarding the conditions outlined in the solicitation. As per the stipulated requirements, we are unable to provide goods that are manufactured in China. Regrettably, it has come to our attention that EcoFlow is a Chinese company. EcoFlow is recognized as a unicorn company in China's energy storage market and is acknowledged for its prominence in the industry.

In light of this information, I would greatly appreciate your guidance on how best to proceed in this particular case. Your prompt response and advice would be most valuable.

RESPONSE:

Post will accept a Portable Power Station that meets the same specifications as EcoFlow.

EcoFlow is not the only unique brand worldwide that offers such equipment. Our recipient has requested this brand or any other brand with equal specifications since they are already familiar with its usage. The United States has several brands of equipment that are manufactured locally, including Jakery, Renogy, Rockpals, Point Zero Energy, Goal Zero, Inergy, and others.

Question 2:

Reference to subject solicitation, we would like to seek below clarification for CLIN 0002.

Can you please provide reference picture or model part number for the below accessories requested with CLIN 0002.

Set of 10 gauge 30 feet solar extension cables.

This cable is used to connect the Portable Power Station and Solar Kit for charging. Please refer to the picture below:

Question 3:

I need to ask you regarding the country of origin for the subjected solicitation.

Is there any restriction on the country of origin? Are countries like Turkey and China allowed to supply or to be country of origin?

Under acquisitions covered by WTO GPA, only designated country end products are eligible

(see definitions at FAR 25.003). However, see also the purchase restriction at FAR 25.403

(c).

Question 4:

We would like to take part in this solicitation and a few others that are for Ukraine.

Most of the solicitations are asking for FOB in Ukraine. When referring to FOB, it means

"originating port", so is this a mistake? Is it FOB or CIF or any other?

Also, if we need to deliver it to Ukraine, will we get a tax exemption from you?

We are having an issue with finding the best option of shipping to Ukraine and we are asking for your advice. Can you please recommend the easiest way to deliver goods to Ukraine?

We also have options to bring it to other neighboring countries and we want to know if you have some agents you are working with that we can contact so they will provide us shipping from those countries to Ukraine?

Free on Board (FOB), as defined in the FAR, is different from your term of reference. Please refer to FAR 47.303-6 for guidance.

This project is exempted from local Value Added Tax (VAT). The embassy will provide necessary paperwork to facilitate duty free clearance.

Delivery shall be made F.O.B. Destination Kyiv, Ukraine. We are unable to provide advice on how the contractor should facilitate the delivery.

The delivery location in Ukraine is a restricted access location. The vendor must submit the list of visitors with their passport information along with vehicle information to the designated COR a minimum of one full working day prior to delivery to be granted access.

Question 5:

Is there a way to ship goods to Kiev these days? Are shipping lines still operating there?

Is there an alternative point for delivery?

Regarding the barcodes, can you please explain more?

"Defense Articles, 600 series assets, and items/units that cost $2,500 or more should be tagged with barcodes and serial numbers. For items that contain multiple pieces, each piece should be tagged with a unique tag and a barcode. Upon delivery, vendors should submit a list of all tagged items and pieces along with their unique tag numbers and serial numbers.

Vendors should consult MIL-STD-129 and other industry best practices for recommended placement of barcodes. For additional questions POC information will be provided upon award."

If the cost quoted is less than $2,500, can we consider this part as not relevant?

Delivery shall be made F.O.B. Destination Kyiv, Ukraine. We are unable to provide advice on how the contractor should facilitate the delivery.

Barcodes are not required if the quoted cost is less than $2,500.

Question 6:

Regarding above subject, we appreciate if you advise back your answers on below:

1.To give you better selection option, can we offer two different manufacturing origins and two different designs?

2. Can we offer equal to the EcoFlow?

3. Is this query open for all nationalities to offer?

4. What do you mean by “adjustable angle”? Please clarify.

5. For solar panels, can we offer Junction box RH101tc with EVO2 connector instead of DC

5521 to DC 5525 cable?

1. Yes. See FAR 52.212-1 (e).

2. Yes. Please note that EcoFlow is only an example to go by and is not necessarily Trade

Agreements Act (TAA) compliant. You can offer Brand name or Equal as long as the product is TAA compliant.

3. Please refer to our response to Question number 3.

4. See information below on adjustable angle:

The angle of solar panels can be adjusted to face towards the sun when in use.

5. For solar panels you may offer Junction box RH101tc with EVO2 connector instead of DC

5521 to DC 5525 cable. It is important to note that the Clin 001 and Clin 002 must be properly connected to ensure optimal performance.

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