Q and A list _ 19KZ1026Q0004 BAS Preventive Maintenance (002).docx

This is a Questions and Answers document for Request for Quotations number 19KZ1026Q0004, a Building Automation System (BAS) Preventive Maintenance Service Contract for the U.S. Embassy in Astana. The document addresses three inquiries from prospective bidders regarding the solicitation timeline, issuance of addendums, and estimated project value with planholder/bidder information.

The Q&A confirms that the bid date and time remain unchanged, with quotations due by July 30, 2026, at 15:00 local Astana time (GMT +5). No addendums have been issued. Regarding estimated project value and the planholder/bidder list, the government declined to disclose this information in accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act (FAR 3.104-3 and FAR 3.104-4), which prohibits disclosure of source selection information and contractor bid or proposal information prior to contract award. The U.S. Government intends to award the contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price, potentially without discussions unless companies fall within the competitive range. All quotations must be submitted in English, and incomplete proposals will not be accepted. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to AstanaGSOProcurement@state.gov. The Department of State is the procuring agency.