Q A 4 09162010.docx

Questions & Answers #4 US Mission to Thailand Local Guard Services Solicitation

S-AQMMA-10-R0191

September 16, 2010

1. Q: EXHIBIT D - specifies the guards uniforms and equipment required, it also specifies the colour of the uniforms..... is the colour of the uniform fixed or may the uniform colour be changed to be that of the selected supplier?

A: The USG reserves the right to ask for a change in uniform color in the event the standard color becomes affiliated or synonymous with any political/ideological group to the extent that it implies US Embassy affiliation with said group or puts guards in danger of same. Selection should be based on, but not limited to, local climate, quality and acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Amendment A001 – changes the requirement from “navy blue” and “dark blue” to “COR approved color”

2. Q: EXHIBIT D - is it possible to get a full list of all the equipment required to operate the radio network both in Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

A: The following is currently utilized in:

Bangkok:

Information is unavailable at this time

Chiang Mai:

1. Base station Motorola GM338 = 1 (North CAC)

2. Walkie-Talkie Motorola GP2100 = 17 (with Battery)

3. Battery charger = 17

4. Spare Battery = 17

3. Q: What are the payment terms from the end of the service month please?

A: The USG is required to make payment within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Once payment is processed, it generally takes 3 business days or so before the funds hit the account. In the event, USG exceeds 30 days before payment is made; prompt payment penalty fees are assessed and added to the invoiced amount.

Additionally, you may also reference:

FAR 52.232-1 Payments FAR 52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment

4. Q: SECTION E - How many 'negative incentives' have been imposed on the current supplier in the last 12 months?

A: There have been no negative incentives imposed in the last 12 months.