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Chad and Niger Riverine Boats Updated Questions and Answers, #2.

June 17, 2015

#Q13. Since the primary languages in Chad and Niger are French and Arabic should the training materials and manuals be in French and Arabic as well as in English?

#A13. Documents are only required in English.

#Q14. Will translators be available during training or is this the responsibility of the contractor?

#A14. Translators will be made available (coordinated through the US Embassy).

#Q15. Since both of these countries are in areas prone to violence, who will be responsible for security of training personnel?

#A15. US Embassy (Security Assistance Office) will coordinate for all support to include transportation, hotel reservations (but not payment), and any supplemental support needed to operate within the recipient countries.

#Q16. If travel restrictions are in effect at time of delivery will training be postponed until restrictions are lifted?

#A16. Yes.

#Q17. Who will be responsible for transportation of the boats from port of entry in Chad and Niger to the Rivers on which the training will be conducted?

#A17. The US Government. The US Coast Guard will coordinate with the local US Embassy to identify the most appropriate delivery addresses and ensure shipping is set up to deliver equipment to those addresses.

#Q18. Who will notify contractor that the boats have been accepted and released from port of entry in Chad and Niger?

#A18. The US Coast Guard will remain in communication with the Contractor and provide regular updates regarding the shipping, local customs clearance, and timelines. The US Coast Guard will provide “go ahead” to the Contractor when they are clear to depart the US for training.

#Q19. Will the contractor be responsible for preparation of shipping documents or will DHS or USCG do this once the boats have been accepted by government?

#A19. The US Government will be responsible.