QA - 19GT5025Q0021.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation 19GT5025Q0021 for Dry Dog Food procurement by the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala. The Q&A provides detailed clarifications for potential vendors, addressing key aspects of the solicitation including vendor eligibility, logistical requirements, and dog population characteristics. Significant details include confirmation that vendors without direct food logistics experience can still bid, vendors must either have a Guatemala address or demonstrate delivery capability, and nutritional specifications must be exactly matched. The dog population consists primarily of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, and Dutch Shepherds, weighing between 40-90 lbs, with ages ranging from 3-8 years old. The working dogs conduct activities at checkpoints, commercial buildings, ports, and airports in hot and humid climates. The embassy indicates Eukanuba Premium Performance 30/20 SPORT Adult Dry Dog Food as the preferred product for their canine population.
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19GT5025Q0021 - GUATEMALA - DRY DOG FOOD
Q&A
1. Eligibility Without Direct Food Logistics Experience – US Vendor: Can we still bid on this solicitation if we demonstrate a robust logistic plan and provide strong past performance in related fields, even though we lack direct experience in food supply?
Yes, they can.
2. Section 3, paragraph A, item 2.2: Evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing; in Guatemala or plans to establish an office within 30 days of contract award.
Could you please clarify if this means we need to have a physical office in Guatemala? – US Vendor.
If the selected Vendor do not have a permanent address in Guatemala, the Vendor shall provide Statement of Capability demonstrating their ability to cover the dog food delivery & logistics per month.
3. Nutritional Requirements: Do the nutritional facts outlined in the RFQ need to be matched exactly, or is there flexibility to provide a product with similar specifications that meets the overall objectives? (Such as: VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag).
Yes, it should match.
4. In the RFQ, the Special Diet Dog Food that is requested - would the agency be open to a freeze-dried formula, as opposed to traditional dry kibble? The freeze-dried food meets the nutritional requirements and does not require refrigeration. It would be packaged and shipped in the same manner as a traditional specialty diet and requires no additional maintenance for storage. It does come in smaller packages and would be priced accordingly but wanted to make sure this would be a feasible option or if you would only consider a “traditional” kibble formula.
Veterinary doesn’t recommend it.
5. Product Preference and Cost: Based on Eukanuba™ Premium Performance 30/20
SPORT Adult Dry Dog Food previous recall is the Embassy avoiding this specific product or the intention is to receive a more economical product within the same nutritional facts? No, the US. Embassy is not avoiding this product. It is the preferred product for the canine population.
6. What is the bread of the dog? Mostly Belgian malinios, german shepherds and dutch shepards. One golden retriever.
7. How old are they? Our dog population ranges from 3 to 8 years old.
8. What is the size of the dogs? Most dogs fall within a weight range between 40- 90lbs.
9. What is the activity of the dogs? The working dog population conducts various activities at checkpoints, commercial buildings, ports, airports to name a few.
The majority of their work is conduct in hot and humid climates with various elevation ranges.
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