Questions And Answers.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a Legal Consultation Services solicitation for the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, dated May 9, 2025. The Q&A addresses several key administrative and procedural clarifications for potential offerors, including SAM registration requirements (mandatory for quotations over $30,000), insurance obligations (compliance with Greek insurance laws), and proposal submission details. Notably, the document confirms that offerors may submit either a single flat hourly rate or tiered rates based on legal personnel seniority, and can submit the SF-1449 form with a scanned wet ink signature. The solicitation covers legal services related to employment, labor, and social security issues, with the embassy emphasizing that all responsible firms meeting the stated criteria are eligible to submit a proposal. The submission deadline will not be extended, as explicitly stated in the document.
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May 9, 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LEGAL CONSULTATION SERVICES
U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS, GREECE
Q1. Please clarify under what circumstances registration in the System for Award Management
(SAM) is mandatory.
A.1 Registration in SAM is mandatory for all quotations exceeding $30,000 for all years stated in the solicitation.
Q2. Please clarify if Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance is required.
A2. DBA insurance is not required for this requirement.
Q3. Please clarify what type of private insurance is required.
A3. Offeror must comply with Greek insurance laws and obligations.
Q3. Please clarify if offerors must submit a single flat hourly rate for all legal services, or rates may vary based on the seniority of legal personnel (e.g., Partner, Associate, Junior Associate).
A3. Offerors may submit either a single flat hourly rate or a tiered rate structure based on the seniority of legal counsel.
Q4. Please confirm that it is acceptable for the legal representative to sign the SF-1449 form with a wet ink signature, scan it, and submit the scanned copy electronically with the proposal package.
A4. Yes, this submission method is acceptable.
Q5. The scope of work in the solicitation includes social security issues. Our law firm only provides legal advice on employment and labor law matters. Please advise if we are eligible to participate.
A5. The required services are stated in the Scope of Work. All responsible firms meeting this criterion are eligible to submit a proposal.
Q4. We respectfully request a one-week extension to the submission deadline.
A4. No extension is approved.
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