Answers to Queries_19NP4025Q2917_DTO ICASS_Network Components.pdf

Q. (vi). Due to the current situation of our country, there is no assurance of political stability. So, we wanted to know if the RFQ 19NP4025Q2917, RFQ_19NP4025Q4150, and RFQ_19NP4025Q4166 submission deadlines are still the same or if they will be postponed.

As most of your devices need to be imported, the current situation is making it hard for us to predict the delivery date for the goods. Even vendors are not willing to assure the delivery date and cost right now.

So, we would like to request you to let us know if the solicitation/RFQ will have the same submission date as mentioned before.

A. (vi). Deadlines for all solicitations remain same.

For lead time, please mention standard delivery time and put remarks for the situation and possible change in delivery schedule.

Q.(i). We are going to need model numbers to quote, these items are not in our portfolio and want to make sure we are quoting you the correct product.

A.(i). You can find the product details following the URL on page No. 6 of the solicitation document.

I have also highlighted the same below for your quick reference.

CLIN DESCRIPTION UOM Quantity

Cisco Catalyst 9300X - Network Advantage - switch - 48 ports - managed - rack-mountable:

Mfg # C9300X-48HX-A CDW # 6890948 https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-catalyst-9300x-network-advantage-switch-48-ports-managed-ra/6890948 or

Cisco Catalyst 9300X - Network Advantage - switch - 48 ports - managed - rack-mountable Mfg # C9300X-48TX-E CDW # 7282272 :

https://www.cdwg.com/product/cisco-catalyst-9300x-network-essentials-switch-48-ports-managed-r/7282272?

pfm=srh#TS

Or equal

Each 10.00

Cisco Network Module - expansion module:

Mfg # C9300X-NM-4C CDW # 7124613 https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-network-module-expansion-module/7124613 or equal

Each 10.00

Q.(ii). Please clarify the following regarding RFQ 19NP4025Q2917:

1. We intend to deliver the equipment CIF USA, Kent to:

Lincoln Moving & Storage 19018 62nd Ave S Kent, WA 98032

1-1. Will they handle all the logistics and other matters (including customs) necessary to deliver to the required destination at the American Embassy's Facility in Nepal?

A.(ii). PO awardee may choose to deliver to Kent, WA 98032 CIF (Incoterm).

The standard OEM packaging should be sufficient.

https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-catalyst-9300x-network-advantage-switch-48-ports-managed-ra/6890948 https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-catalyst-9300x-network-advantage-switch-48-ports-managed-ra/6890948 https://www.cdwg.com/product/cisco-catalyst-9300x-network-essentials-switch-48-ports-managed-r/7282272?pfm=srh#TS https://www.cdwg.com/product/cisco-catalyst-9300x-network-essentials-switch-48-ports-managed-r/7282272?pfm=srh#TS https://www.cdwg.com/product/cisco-catalyst-9300x-network-essentials-switch-48-ports-managed-r/7282272?pfm=srh#TS https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-network-module-expansion-module/7124613 https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-network-module-expansion-module/7124613

Any special considerations for material packaging must be mentioned in the proposal.

Q. (iii). 1-2. Are we required to pay VAT (13%) if we deliver to USA, Kent (Lincoln Moving & Storage)?

A. (iii). No, unless any such local laws apply from your end.

Q. (iv). 2. Regarding the EXCISE TAX of 2%:

2-1. Will the government deduct 2% from the payment amount of the contract?

2-2. How can we obtain a Waiver or Exception for this tax?

A. (iv). See below URL for details of application of the mentioned Excise Tax.

Kindly note that the 2 percent tax does not apply to payments made by an acquiring U.S.

Government agency in the payments pursuant to contracts under the simplified acquisition procedures that do not exceed the acquisition threshold as described in 48 CFR 2.101.

Excise tax on specified federal foreign procurement payments | Internal Revenue Service

Q.(v). Our Cisco configurator has requested the following details:

Please do revert at your earliest convenience.

1. Would you prefer a Dual Power Supply or a Single Power Supply?

2. Should we include a Storage Module in the configuration?

3. For the Cisco DNA-E License, would you prefer a 3-year or 5-year subscription?

A.(v). Please include dual power supplies.

We do not require additional storage.

Please include a 3 year subscription for Cisco DNA-E.

https://www.irs.gov/government-entities/excise-tax-on-specified-federal-foreign-procurement-payments