TAB_H_Questions_Answers_SBK80014R0003_May_07_2014.pdf

May 7, 2014

The Embassy of the United States of America Procurement & Contracting Office Robert C. Frasuer 1 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia-Herzegovina

SUBJECT: Solicitation Number: SBK80014R0003- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The Embassy of the United States of America in Bosnia and Herzegovina received the questions below on the subject solicitation which was posted on April 14, 2014.

1 QUESTION: Do eligible participants including their eligible dependents covered under the contract enjoy diplomatic immunity?

ANSWER: No. The Embassy employees and other eligible participants do not possess diplomatic Immunity as clearly described in B.1. Health Insurance Services, and C.1.3. Eligible Participants

2 QUESTION: Does wording “address the U.S. Government requirements” mean Affordable Health Care under the Obama Health Care Act?

ANSWER: Full sentence stated in the Request For Proposal (RFP) cover letter states: “Prospective Offerors are encouraged to submit their off-the-shelf products that meet or substantially address the U.S. Government requirements”. The Government has clearly described its requirements throughout the RFP. The Government shall review and evaluate ONLY those proposals fulfilling the requirements outlined in the RFP submitted in accordance with Section L, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND

NOTICES TO OFFERORS.