QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS_19RP3824Q0176.pdf
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This document contains Questions and Answers received from prospective offerors regarding Solicitation No. 19RP3824Q0176 for Air Pouch Handling Services for Incoming International Diplomatic Pouch. The solicitation was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines. Key details include:
The solicitation does not include the requirement for the contractor to pick up DPO mails from the AMT warehouse and deliver to the U.S. Embassy Chancery. The contractor will be required to provide receipted charges, but there is no threshold on the number/amount of advances. The shipments do not require DOF exemption. For information purposes, the average weight per shipment is 470 kgs and the average monthly volume is 3,640 kgs. Offerors should submit the Representations and Certifications from the SAM database. The U.S. Embassy will handle all aspects of tax exemption processing. The U.S. Embassy will provide advance notice on the arrival of shipments, but the lead time is not specified. All deliveries will be to the U.S. Embassy premises.
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| AMENDMENT 0001_19RP3824Q0176.pdf | ||
| MINUTES OF THE MEETING_19RP3824Q0176.pdf | ||
| INVITATION_19RP3824Q0176.pdf | ||
| RFQ_19RP3824Q0176.pdf |
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SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS
QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE PRE-QUOTATION CONFERENCE
RFQ No. 19RP3824Q0176
Air Pouch Handling Services for Incoming International Diplomatic Pouch
Q1. Regarding the subject bid, we would like to clarify if the pick-up of DPO Mails from AMT warehouse and delivery to US Embassy Chancery is already included in the PRICING
SCHEDULE (Page 6-11). Per checking on the STATEMENT OF WORK (Page 17-21), it does not indicate this requirement.
A1: No. DPO Mail pick up at AMT is not included as part of the Statement of Work.
Q2. Is receipted charges, to be advanced by Contractor?
A2: Refer to Continuation to SF-1449 3. Pricing and Refer to Attachment I, Performance Work Statement Continuation under 3. Statement of Work (a) Incoming Shipments (3).
Q3. Is there a threshold on the number /amount of advances?
A3: None
Q4. Does the shipment need to undergo DOF exemption?
A4: No
Q5: (a) What is the projected monthly volume of the shipments?
(b) What is the average weight per shipment?
A5: For information purposes, average weight per shipment is 470 kgs. / 3,640 kgs per month.
Q6: For the Representations and Certifications - should we submit the one from SAM or an accomplished one as attached in the RFQ?
A6: Refer to Section 3- Solicitation Provisions A.1- Volume I.
Q7: Will US Embassy be handling all aspects of tax exemption processing? What is the extent of the supplier's participation for tax exemption/clearance?
A7: US Embassy will provide the appropriate documentation.
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Q8. Will US Embassy be able to provide advance notice as to the arrival of the shipments? If yes, what is the usual lead time from notice to arrival?
A8: Refer to Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement Continuation under 3. Statement of Work (a) Incoming Shipments (1).
Q9: Will there be single or multiple delivery points? Will all deliveries be to USE premises?
A9: Refer to Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement Continuation under 3. Statement of Work (a) Incoming Shipments (2) and Refer to Attachment 1, Performance Work
Statement Continuation under 3. Freight Handling (d) (3).
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