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RFQ # SBM80013Q0022 Q&A

Questions submitted by quoters during the site visits and pre-quotation conference:

1. Is the maintenance of the swimming pool at Dubern Park covered in the contract? No, the vendor is not responsible.

2. Is the contractor responsible for maintenance after the events due to the Acts of God (fallen trees, destroyed lawns)? No, the vendor is not responsible, please see Section 2 Contract clause 52.212-4(f). Also, please refer to Section 1.5. for pruning requirements.

3. Will the contractor be responsible for the maintenance of the underground and permanently installed irrigation system? There is no requirement for the vendor to maintain the installed irrigation system.

4. What is the current contract value? Due to the numerous changes in requirements in this solicitation, this information is not considered relevant. Therefore, each offeror will need to review the requirements stated in the solicitation to arrive at its proposed firm fixed prices. There shall be no adjustments in the proposed prices for the base year or any option year after contract award.

5. Is current contract paid in USD or Kyat? All firms must submit their proposed prices in USD dollars and the payment will be made through EFT. Please refer to the statement which follows the Grand Total Amount, in Section 1, Prices, Block 23, subparagraph 2.6.

6. Can contractor request modification of contract if national labor laws and minimum wage payments increase nationally during any of the option year periods? No. There shall be no adjustments in the firm fixed prices for the base year or any option year after contract award.

7. Can an international firm utilize local subcontractors in the performance of this contract in order to meet the requirement of local licensing and permits? Please see Section 2, Clause 652.242-73. However, it is each prospective offeror’s responsibility to include in its quotation the licenses and permits as required by local law and as specifically requested in Section 3, A.2(5).

8. Will the Contracting Officer and COR accept transition to take place 10 days after the post award conference or meeting to ensure a clear turnover and meeting of all necessary deliverables to meet contract acceptance? No.

9. Can the contractor store hand tools, hoses, and any equipment used daily at the sites on location to limit the amount of movement in and out of US Mission grounds? Yes.

Available storage at each location is identified in Exhibit C, which is incorporated by Amendment A001.

10. Will US Mission provide all badging for contractor? Badges will be provided for contractor personnel designated to work at the NEC only. The requirements for badging are listed in the Amendment A001. For details on Personnel Security for all other sites, please refer to Section 4.4., in Amendment A001.

11. What is the local identification requirement required to vet each contractor employee?

Please refer to Section 4.4. in Amendment A001.

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RFQ # SBM80013Q0022 Q&A

12. Will contractor vehicles be able to access US Mission facilities during working hours?

Yes, contractor vehicles can enter the American Center, Dubern Park and CMR/DCMR compound only as stated in Amendment A001.

13. Will each property location require an individual English speaking supervisor or can English speaking supervisors manage multiple properties? An English-speaking supervisor can manage multiple properties - please refer to Section 1, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20, subparagraph 1.3.

14. Which properties require an English speaking supervisor during daily working hours?

CMR/ DCR, NEC, Dubern Park? Please refer Section 1, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20, subparagraph 1.3.

15. Will payment be made via EFT from Myanmar office or from a US paying office? EFT payments will be made in accordance with Section 2, Clause 52.232-33 “Payment by EFT-

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16. Will propagation area be available on site in Mandalay as is currently utilized? No landscape improvements are required and are not included by this solicitation fixed price proposal.

17. Are landscape improvements requested on the Mandalay site or Marine Barracks location?

These Improvements being included in the fixed firm price proposal? No landscape improvements are required and are not included by this solicitation fixed price proposal.

18. Will invoicing submitted via email be acceptable for payment on this contract? E-mailed invoices will be accepted - the contractor can scan and send a clear and complete invoice as an e-mail attachment. The e-mail for sending invoices electronically is provided in the Amendment A001.

19. Are the site map overviews available for each location to help us in preparation of maintenance plans? Maps for the locations, which are publically releasable, are attached and provided for informational purposes only.