USAID RESPONSE_ BPA 72068725R00001 amendment 1 TMC.pdf
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This document is an amendment to a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) solicitation issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for travel management services in Madagascar. The amendment provides responses to questions from prospective offerors and clarifies several requirements, including:
The Travel Management Company (TMC) is not required to be based in Madagascar, but must demonstrate how it will effectively address responsiveness. The price proposal is required, contrary to the original instructions. The technical proposal is limited to 20 pages, excluding certain documents. All airline fares and TMC fees will be paid using a Government Corporate Card. The U.S. Government has negotiated rates for air travel and hotels that the TMC must utilize.
The BPA solicitation seeks a TMC to provide travel arrangement, reservation, and ticketing services for official domestic and international travel by USAID employees and eligible family members in Madagascar. The closing date for proposals is October 31, 2024.
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Amendment No: 01
Amendment Issuance Date : October 25, 2024 Subject : Amendment#1 to 72068725R00001 Travel Management
Contract: USAID answers to questions Issuance Date : October 16, 2024 Closing Date for Questions : October 23, 2024 Closing Date/Time for Proposals : October 31, 2024 at 04:00 PM GMT+3
Questions and Answers
1. Does the Travel Management Company (TMC) have to be in Madagascar?
1.1. The Travel Management Company (TMC) is not required to be based in Madagascar.
However, proposals must clearly demonstrate how issues of responsiveness have been and will be effectively addressed, regardless of the contractor's location.
2. Does the price proposal need to be included? On page 26, B. L. 2 states that it is not required.
2.1. In Section L. (b.) (L.2.) Price Proposal; DELETE "A price proposal is not required" and
REPLACE WITH "Price and fee structure are required."
3. What was your travel spend on air, hotel, car, and rail for 2023?
3.1. In Fiscal Year 2024, USAID/Madagascar allocated approximately $470,000 to cover airfare expenses.
4. Is there a language preference other than English?
4.1. English is the required language; however, French may be used for practical negotiations when necessary.
5. For the technical proposal, is the page limit 5 or 20?
5.1. The technical proposal must not exceed 20 pages and must adhere to the page limits explained in the Instructions to Offerors, beginning on page 25 of the solicitation. This 20 page limit excludes, copy of the Offeror’s current business registration, eligibility evidence and the price proposal.
6. Will all airline fees be paid via a Government Corporate Card?
6.1. Yes all airline fares and TMC fees will be paid using a Government Corporate Card.
7. Does your organization have negotiated rates with airlines, car rental agencies, and hotels?
7.1. US Government has City Pair Program to procure and manage discounted air passenger transportation services for federal government travelers, and US Government negotiated rate for hotels
End of Questions and Answers (End of Amendment 01 of BPA 72068725R0001)
Orion Yeandel, Agreement Officer.
https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355277 https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-a-trip/transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc/airfare-rates-city-pair-program
| 1.1. The Travel Management Company (TMC) is not required to be based in Madagascar. However, proposals must clearly demonstrate how issues of responsiveness have been and will be effectively addressed, regardless of the contractor's location. |
| 2.1. In Section L. (b.) (L.2.) Price Proposal; DELETE "A price proposal is not required" and REPLACE WITH "Price and fee structure are required." |
| 4.1. English is the required language; however, French may be used for practical negotiations when necessary. |
| 5.1. The technical proposal must not exceed 20 pages and must adhere to the page limits explained in the Instructions to Offerors, beginning on page 25 of the solicitation. This 20 page limit excludes, copy of the Offeror’s current business registrati... |
| 6.1. Yes all airline fares and TMC fees will be paid using a Government Corporate Card. |
| 7.1. US Government has City Pair Program to procure and manage discounted air passenger transportation services for federal government travelers, and US Government negotiated rate for hotels |
| 2024-10-25T19:16:12+0300 | |
| Orion Yeandel |
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