Attachment C QA from Pre-Proposal Conference December 1 2022 191S7023Q0001 00001.pdf

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• ATTACHMENT C

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED AT THE PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

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Question #1: Can the contractors visit the various properties?

Answer #1: Yes, in accordance to clause 52.237-1, the proposed contractors may visit the various sites were work is to be performed. It was agreed during the pre-proposal conference that a site visit would occur on Monday, December 5, 2022. In addition, as per clause 52.237-1, to arrange further site visits, prospective offerors should contact Mr. Chanan Stern at email

SternCC@State.gov.

Question #2: Will the ensuing contract be a firm fixed price contract or will economic price adjustment based on the cost-of-living index be allowed?

Answer #2: In accordance with section1, paragraph 1, The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-3) overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the contractor the fixed price per month for standard services that have been satisfactorily performed. Moreover, the FAR Clauses 52.222-43 & 52.222-44 are NOT checked in the solicitation Section 2, Contract Clauses.

Question #3: Is it allowed to propose different prices on the option years?

Answer #3: Yes, all option years need to be priced out on proposals and it is allowed to propose different prices for the option years.

Question #4: When does the actual required insurance policy need to be submitted?

Answer #4: In accordance to section 6.8 of the solicitation, “Time for Submission of Evidence of

Insurance. The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within ten (10) days after contract award”.

Question #5: Which licenses are required for the ensuing contract?

Answer #5: In accordance with clause 652.242-73 the contractor will need to show that it “has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required to perform this contract; and, That it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the performance of this contract”.

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Question #6: What is the definition of the Covered Telecommunications equipment or services that are prohibited in accordance to clauses 52.204-24 and 52.204-26?

Answer #6: Clauses 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 reference clause 52.204-25 for the definition of covered telecommunications equipment or services. Clause 52,204-25 defines covered telecommunications equipment or services as, “(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.”