19GE5024Q0002 Questions and Answers.pdf

Questions and Answers

19GE5024Q0002

Supply and delivery of Uniforms and shirts

United States Embassy Beirut, Lebanon

Q1. Could you provide example photos for T-Shirt’s [Mobile Forces and Gendarmerie]?

A1. Example pictures provided as attachment 11 and 12.

Q2. Should the set contain a waist belt, military boot, and socks?

A2. The uniform sets shall contain jackets and pants only.

Q3. Are you asking for samples after or before award?

A3. The Set of Samples need to be provided after award for review and final approval by the

INL office.

Q4. Can we offer from any manufacturing origin?

A4. There are general restrictions that do apply (i.e., the prohibited sources as set forth in

FAR 25.7), but there are no additional restrictions to this solicitation.

Q5. Will the uniforms need to be bought stock-ready and delivered or will there be a need for cutting the fabric and sewing the uniforms together? Will there be a need for sewing services for the uniforms?

A5. Manufacturers and resellers are invited to submit an offer. The solicitation refers to the supply and delivery of finished end products only.

Q6. Is this solicitation just for local vendors or is it open to international competition? Are companies without registration in Lebanon permitted to participate in this bid?

A6. All vendors (worldwide) are invited to submit an offer that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements listed in the solicitation.

Q7. Do you provide tax exemption for foreign vendors?

A7. We do not provide a tax-exemption certificate. The vendor shall be responsible for paying to the appropriate authority the applicable rate of Value Added Tax (VAT). If applicable, the offeror shall identify Valued Added Taxe (VAT) as a separate Line Item.

Q8. In the pictures of the uniforms provided, there are Velcro patches for the chest/badges/ranks. Is the contractor required to provide the uniforms with Velcro patches?

A8. Offerors should send their quotations of military suits upgraded only with Velcro patches for ranks on shoulders. This solicitation does not require Velcro patches for chest or badges.

Q9. Does the polyamide need to be Cordura?

A9. No, Cordura is not a requirement.

Q10. With regards to the uniforms and T-shirts, does the US Government have an objection if the material and uniforms originate from China?

A10. No, there is no objection to using this source as this acquisition is not subject to World

Trade Organization, Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA).

Q11. With regards to the samples of the Uniforms and T-shirts, where should the samples be sent to?

A11. Samples shall be sent to an address in Beirut, Lebanon. Full address will be provided upon award.

Q12. With regards to the samples, what is the turn-around time expected once the samples are received and approval provided? The reason for this question is to ensure that an ample timeline is available from the receipt of samples to approval of the samples. The best way to go around this would be to have approval samples signed off to see color, design, size, etc., before production begins. This way we will avoid any major exchange policy in sizes.

A12. The turn-around time is around two weeks upon receipt of samples.

Q13. For the uniform, the specifications mention short and long; can you please clarify what this means? Does this relate to short sleeve and long sleeve or does this relate to the fit as in long leg so more seam in length or short leg so less seam in the length?

A13. In general, short and long sizes measure the length while the second letter of the size measures only the height. For example, SR: Small length uniform with regular height.

Q14. Since the uniforms are two-piece sets, does the uniform also require Fatigue caps?

A14. No.

Q15. Please send us more details pictures of the uniforms, for example back view, side view for both uniform and pant.

A15. Additional example pictures are provided in solicitation amendment 0001 as:

Attachment 13 - Mobile Forces

Attachment 14 - Gendarmerie

Q16. May my company team with its local partner to deliver on this requirement? My company’s OCONUS office would be responsible for the fabric/materials and manufacturing, quality, supply-chain, custody control, etc., and our local partner would be responsible for clearance and final delivery. Please advise if this teaming and workshare will be deemed acceptable.

A16. Teaming arrangements are acceptable; however, the offeror shall clearly identify the prime contractor in its offer. The prime contractor must be registered in SAM - and this may be a joint venture or a prime working with subcontractors. Your attention is directed to FAR 9.604(e).