Questions and Answers_Round 1.xlsx

This is a Questions and Answers log from Round 1 of solicitation HTC71126RE113 for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) in Indonesia. The document contains four questions submitted by prospective vendors between February 4-18, 2026, with corresponding government responses dated February 18, 2026. Three vendors requested extensions to the proposal deadline citing Chinese New Year and Ramadan observances in Indonesia that would limit local colleagues' capacity to prepare compliant responses. One vendor submitted a general request for a 10-day extension without specifying the reason. The government granted all extension requests uniformly, extending the RFP deadline by 2 weeks from February 26 to March 12, 2026, to ensure maximum competition among bidders.

One vendor also sought clarification on what constitutes a "crisis situation" under the contract. The government defined a crisis situation as an unforeseen or rapidly evolving event disrupting standard operations and requiring immediate logistical support, with examples including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, political instability, or cybersecurity threats. In crisis response scenarios, stevedoring and terminal services may need to operate under accelerated timelines, manage increased cargo volumes including sensitive or hazardous materials, adapt to non-standard port conditions, and collaborate closely with military or governmental agencies. No amendments to the RFQ were made in response to this clarification question.