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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR SOLICITATION # 19N10219Q0011 – SUPPLY OF LOW VOLTAGE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR (AVR) FOR AMERICAN EMBASSY RESIDENCES
| 1 |
| What is the required Input & Output Voltage? |
| 240/415v |
| 2 |
| What is the required output regulation? With a +20-20% input, we would be looking at |
+/- 5-6%, size dependent AVR must be able to handle input voltages within the range of +20% to -20% of 415v while maintaining a steady output of 415v.
| 3 |
| Do you accept materials made in Singapore like (Ashley Edison) |
| Yes |
| 4 |
| How long could it take to receive the payment after delivering the requirements? |
| Net 30 Days |
| 5 |
| Is there an estimated Amount for this contract |
| Not Relevant, Information Provided In The Solicitation Is Sufficient. This is a request for the supply of goods not services. (See Block 14 in the SF1449 Form of the Solicitation, Page 3) |
| 6 |
| What is the maximum period to deliver the requirements after signing the contract? |
| Provided In The Solicitation (See Section B Page 6 of the Solicitation) |
| 7 |
| This request for quote is for Automatic Voltage Regulators for use in a US Embassy in Nigeria, why then is CE a requirement? Equipment is not being used in a European country and also being used in a US property, so why is a European standard being applied which effectively precludes US companies from bidding |
| Voltage Regulators Will Be Used At Residential Properties Leased By The US Embassy And Are Manufactured To Local Standards And Nigeria Uses The European Standards. |
| 8 |
| Is the CE marking in paragraph 1.1.1 an absolute requirement? |
| Yes |
| 9 |
| Item 6 states ‘100kVA’ however item 2 is also 100kVA. Is item 6 meant to be 1000kVA? |
| Yes, it is 1000KVA, Check The Amended Solicitation Package Posted on FBO August 21, 2019 |
| 10 |
| The AVRs have been specified to require IP54 enclosure, even though they are indoor AVRs. Is this to help protect servo/mechanical type AVRs from dust and help with their maintenance programmes? |
| No, AVR Needs To Be Rated For Outdoor Use. See Sections 1.1.1 & 1.1.3, Page 5 of the Solicitation |
| 11 |
| Are you intending on procuring all 18 AVRs mentioned, or only a selection of the 18 AVRs? |
| Yes All 18 AVRs |
| 12 |
| If our company will be awarded, is there possibility to submit the cargo through the Department of state European Logistics support office ( ELSO) in Antwerp Belgium to ship to you or not, pls. advise |
| The Ship To Address Is Provided In The Solicitation (See Section A Page 6 of the Solicitation), But If You Offer An Alternative Ship To Address That Provides Some Advantage To Government, It May Be Considered (See Evaluation of Options Page 25 of the Solicitation) |
| 13 |
| Will the bypass need to be internal or wrap around? |
| Whatever is applicable to the product being offered. |
| 14 |
| What type of communication are you looking for (contact closures, Ethernet, etc) ? |
| By USB or Ethernet |
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Department of State US Embassy Abuja