TAB_H_Questions_Answers_Feb_21_2017.pdf

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Packing, Crating and Freight Transportation Services Federal contract opportunity
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SBK80017Q0001
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Department of State US Embassy Sarajevo

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February 21, 2017

The Embassy of the United States of America Procurement & Contracting Office Roberta C. Frasurea 1 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dear Prospective Offerors:

SUBJECT: Solicitation Number: SBK80017Q0001 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The Embassy of the United States of America in Bosnia and Herzegovina received the questions below on the subject solicitation which was posted on February 01, 2017.

1 QUESTION: Are prospective offerors/quoters required to purchase Defense Base Act insurance from the companies provided at the DOL website http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm ?

ANSWER: Yes. In accordance with FAR clause 52.228-3, prospective offerors and contractors will need to obtain DBA insurance from the listed companies provided at the DOL website http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

2 QUESTION: Are prospective offerors/quoters required to purchase Defense Base Act insurance for property?

ANSWER: No, Defense Base Act (DBA) provides insurance for covered contractors’ employees only. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-3, Worker’s Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) does not apply to property insurance.

3 QUESTION: Are prospective offerors/quoters required to purchase Defense Base Act insurance as a separate insurance policy?

ANSWER: Yes, pursuant to authority of FAR 52.228-3(a)(1) offerors/quoters shall obtain the Defense Base Act insurance before commencing performance under the contract and shall continue to maintain provisions to provide such Defense Base Act benefits until contract performance is completed. Offerors/quoters shall be given additional time to incorporate the DBA contractor rates into their proposed prices. An Amendment to the RFQ extending the due date for submission of quotes will be issued.

The Embassy highly encourages all prospective offerors/quoters to submit their questions in writing to the following international fax number: +387 (33) 704-429, or via e-mail to the following addresses: GAGEJ@STATE.GOV (cc: PANDZICS@STATE.GOV).

The Embassy shall not answer any questions over the telephone.

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