Attachment A Minutes from Pre-Proposal Conference of December 2, 2019 191S7020Q0003.pdf

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December 19, 2019

MINUTES FROM PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE OF DECEMBER 2, 2019

SOLICITATION 19IS7020Q0003 RESIDENTIAL PAINTING SERVICES

Introduction

Mr. Chanan Stern, the Contracting Specialist, welcomed all attendees and the following

Government Attendees were introduced:

1. Mr. Ilan Levy – EBO Residential Maintenance Inspector (COR)

2. Ms. Dalit Gur Kohen – Procurement Agent

The Contracting Specialist thanked all attendees for coming and expressed his hope to have a fruitful and mutually beneficial working relationship.

Discussion of the Solicitation Package

The following sections of the solicitation were highlighted:

1. Proposal due date, time, and delivery requirements were specified

2. Confirmation that offers that do not meet the deadline and submission requirements will not be considered.

3. Pricing – Contract line items were discussed. It was emphasized that all option years needed to be priced out separately.

4. The Scope of work was discussed. All elements of the scope were detailed

5. Billing and payment procedures were discussed.

6. Section 2 Contract Clauses were discussed and the Clause 52.222-50, Combating

Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) was emphasized.

7. The importance of the technical proposal was emphasized.

8. Reviewed Section 4 – Evaluation Factors. It was noted that the U.S. Government will award the contract to the lowest priced and technically responsible offeror.

9. Reviewed Section 5 – Representations and Certifications – This section was explained in detail and it was emphasized to all that the certifications need to be signed and certified as part of the technical proposal. The offerors need to provide their TIN and DUNS numbers and CAGE code and register with SAM, or show proof of being in the process of obtaining those.

10. It was emphasized that all questions that might arise prior to submission of the proposal may be submitted in written form by December 30, 2019, 14:00 PM Israel Standard time.

Answers will be emailed to all offerors who expressed interest in this solicitation.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

U.S. EMBASSY JERUSALEM, ISRAEL

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Questions

The attached questions were asked and answered during the conference

Conclusion

The conference concluded and attendees were thanked for their presence and expression of interest in serving the U.S. Government. The meeting was adjourned.

Sincerely, Chanan Stern

Contracting Specialist