Questions_and_Answers_2.docx

The Government has received the following questions:

1. Considering the geographical constraint of personally reviewing the document, I request you to provide us the following details:

· List of Items, Schedule of Requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference, Bill of Materials required.

Response: Refer to the PWS in its entirety.

· Soft Copy of the Tender Document through email.

Response: The Government cannot answer and is unclear how this is relevant.

· Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender.

Response: The Government cannot answer and is unclear how this is relevant.

· Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines Response: The Government cannot answer and is unclear how this is relevant.

· Estimated Budget for this Purchase Response: $8 Million

· Any Extension of Bidding Deadline?

Response: The Government amended the RFP and extended the deadline to March 20, 2015, but the questions are still due February 20, 2015.

· Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?

Response: The Government cannot answer and is unclear how this is relevant.

1) What “Pricing Format” does the government propose? We did not see a SCHEDULE B – PRICING template in the 86 page document. I’m sure the government prefers a unified format for all vendors to see “apples to apples” in pricing

Response: It shall be whatever format the vendors propose, but the evaluated price will be the total firm fixed price for the entire contract period - 5 years