Vancouver LGP Solicitation Questions and Responses

U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL

VANCOUVER, BC

SITE VISIT and PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009

After a tour of the guard posts with Kevin Crisp and Eric Miller, Contracting Officer and Regional Security Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative respectively, the attendees regrouped in the conference room. The following items were brought up for discussion.

Additional Information:

· An attendee indicated their project manager from Toronto may have additional questions. Kevin Crisp answered that all additional requests for information should be emailed to him. He will email responses back to all attendees, so that all prospective offerors are working with the same information.

Communications:

· The Contractor is responsible for all communications equipment other than the base station and repeater; see note below.

· The USG will secure the frequency.

· The USG does provide a base station and repeater that are USG property. Due to the location, it is maintained by the USG.

· If the SD office is moved to a new location, coverage would need to be extended to that location.

· If the service provider already has the local infrastructure, the frequency can be added to their repeater.

Current Service Provider:

· The current service provider, St. Moritz Security Services, Inc., was represented at today’s site visit and pre-proposal conference by Bill Bunt.

Exchange Rate:

· Contracting Officer Kevin Crisp recommended that firms submit their offers in Canadian dollars, as the expenses are Canadian-based, and U.S. and Canadian rates of exchange have fluctuated greatly over the past year. The current contract is 2.5 years old and, at the time of issuance, the rate of exchange was US$0.70 to C$1.00.

· If offers are submitted in U.S. funds, they will be converted to Canadian dollars, for purposes of comparison, using the Department of State’s rate of exchange on the date submissions are due.

Overtime and Additional & Emergency Services

· Sudden overtime requirements are an unusual occurrence.

· A&E coverage is required at special events, such as the 4th of July, and is requested well in advance.

· RSO submits the request for additional hours verbally, followed up by a written request within 48 hours.

Rates:

· Rates shown are the billable rate under the current contract.

Shifts:

· The current contractor does not use 12 hour shifts. Shifts are 8.5 hours in length (8-hour work period with a 30-minute break), although the U.S. Government (USG) is only invoiced for 8 hours.

· RSO Eric Miller indicated that a common problem at small to medium-sized posts is the inability to cover shifts when staff are sick or on holidays. Adequate reserve guards must be trained and available. The Contractor should allow two to three weeks for training and obtaining a security certification through the RCMP.

Subcontracting:

· Subcontracting is not allowed.

Staff

· Staff is unionized. A copy of the Union Collective Agreement (UCA) between the guards and the current Contractor is provided for reference, but the Consulate is not a party to the agreement.

Surveillance Detection (SD):

· The SD team operates as part of a unique counter-surveillance program in Canada, under the direction of RSO Eric Miller. Overall coordination, including training, is through the American Embassy in Ottawa, who in turn work with Diplomatic Security in Washington DC.

· The SD team consists of three (3) specialists and one (1) supervisor.

· The SD command post is located in a leased apartment a few blocks away. RSO Eric Miller would need to approve any new location and the associated costs to be reimbursed. The office needs to be anonymous, not obviously linked to the U.S. Consulate General or service provider, and solely for the use of the SD team. It must be available 24 hours a day.

· All costs associated with the vehicle, including fuel, maintenance, and insurance, are provided by the USG.

· The current service provider includes the following expenses on their monthly invoice for reimbursement: Rent (US$2,700), Surveillance Equipment (US$235), and Radio Network Equipment (US$750). The figure for Rent includes the SD office and one vehicle parking space.

U.S.-Owned Firms:

· U.S.-owned firms are given a 30% margin of preference in terms of price comparison.

Vehicle Inspection:

· The 24-hour guard is required to make “health and welfare” checks on the Consulate’s motor pool vehicles in the building’s parkade. No sweeping of vehicles is required.

U.S. Consulate General Vancouver Questions Received After Site Visit- Answers In Red

1. Section B.2.2.1. Optional Services states that extra coverage of 16 hrs. per day would begin after Nov.l, 2009 and end before March 21, 2010. Is this a hard date for the start-up? These are estimated start and end dates related to the 2010 Olympics Coordination Office. Can we rotate existing staff amongst the assigned Consulate into the post or do they want dedicated personnel? We want staff that are familiar with the operations and staff of this office, so we prefer dedicated staff. Are these hours reflected in line B.3.1.1. totalling 1700 hours? Yes, these 1,700 hours are for the Option of two guards at the Olympics Coordination Office.

2. Section B.3.2 Because of the Olympics coming in 2010 what are the possibilities in the use of these additional hours? The estimate for Additional or Emergency Services is based on previous years and we do not expect the Olympics to have a significant impact. Do they foresee requesting Extra coverage above the Optional Service already scheduled? We have stated our expectations in the Solicitation.

3. Section B.3.4. & C.1.5.8. Do we require a base station & if "Yes" would it be installed at post C-3 plus 9 radios (& for Consulate and 2 for the Temp. post at 1133 Melville). Contractor will NOT be required to supply or maintain the base station or repeater for the Consulate located at 1095 West Pender Street; the Solicitation will be amended to reflect this. Contractor will NOT need to provide the licenses for radio frequency, since the Consulate already does this; the Solicitation will be amended to reflect this. Also we are required to provide our own channel and repeater as well as 2'nd channel to accommodate US Consulate frequency. What frequency and band does the Consulate utilize VHF or UHF. Do we need to bring in our own back-up power supply fro 24 hrs. or can we plug into Consulate back up power supply? See notes above.

4. In previous tenders when contractor is required to provide SD Office a separate line item is requested "SURVEILLANCE DETECTION OPERATIONS OFFICE The firm fixed price for rental of the SD Operations Office to include but not be limited to rent, utilities, telephone and internet: “ Exhibits D and E will be amended to reflect requirement for Contractor to provide SD office, parking, furnishings, telephone, internet, and other necessary utilities; these cost must be included in Contractor’s Surveillance Detection Equipment price in proposal. The inventory of items supplied by the Consulate are listed in Exhibit E of the solicitation, however the solicitation will be amended to reflect the following:

Consulate will not be supplying the office or furnishings, except for a computer workstation and associated software. Exhibit D lists the inventory of items required for the Contractor to supply; this list will be amended to show:

a. deleting the computer and Office 97 software

b. adding the requirement to rent and furnish the SD office.

5. What about printers, photo paper and any other misc. stationary and equipment that may be required throughout the term of the contract? Contractor will be required to supply all office supplies. H.3 refers to GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPRERTY and annual inventories. Inventory list was not provided for the equipment (tables, chairs, couches, lamps, safe, filing cabinets, paper shredder, fire extinguisher, bookcases, printers, routers, modem, bicycle) provided by State Dept. and will they replace ifrequired during the term of the agreement? If an inventory list does not exist what are the minimum requirements of items that need to be provided by the contractor for the office? The parking that is provided is it for the SD vehicle is it at the consulate or does it need to be negotiated in the SD office lease agreement? Parking will be provided by the Contractor in a safe location to be approved by the RSO; underground parking garage is the standard. Does each SD member require a set of binoculars or one for the whole team? Ask for a portable fax machine is this used remotely or in the vehicle or it for the office? The fax machine does not need to be portable and the solicitation will be amended to reflect this.

6. Section B.3.5. Reimbursable Material/Equipment does this refer to the daily allowance for SD Team members and will it be adjusted to reflect the increase as in other locations from $1,000.00 to $2,101.00 annually? The solicitation will be revised to reflect this change to $2,101.00; it is intended for purchase of beverages with performing SD activities.

7. Section C.l.l.l. Key Personnel ask for the Project Manager and Guard Force Commander what about the SD Supervisor is this position not considered a Key Person? The solicitation does not show the SD Supervisor as a Key Person.

8. SD Specialist acceptance to the team does the SD Supervisor pick the members of the team or does the RSO interview the candidates for the team before acceptance being that they meet all the security clearance requirements. Contractor designates a candidate for the SD Team, but the RSO has final approval.

9. H.5.1 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE provide minimum requirements for the project manager and LGF Commander but not for the SD Supervisor? Correct.

10. Section C.1.5.4 & C.1.5.5 Does the Consulate have an exterior post refers to control vehicular entry and access and Patrol perimeter is this inside or exterior. Exhibit "D" section 1 Uniforms refers to a Heavy Duty Raincoat and a Winter Uniform Coat is this for each employee or can this be shared at the post? Consulate does not have a guard position with vehicle control responsibilities. Solicitation will be modified to reflect the following uniform requirements for each guard:

“Three long sleeve uniform shirts;

Three short sleeve uniform shirts;

Three pair uniform pants;

Two uniform clip-on ties;

One uniform belt;

One winter police/military style sweater;

Winter uniform coat/ raincoat – 9 available for staff in appropriate sizes One mini-mag flashlight w/ belt holder;

Guard Force Commander only: blazer Two pair duty grade shoes;

One glove pouch for latex gloves.

Type/color of uniform items to be determined by COR and contractor.

Each coat, sweater and shirt will have a COR-approved shoulder patch.”

11. Section C.3.1.2 Relief Guardcko breaks and lunches get covered amongst the 8 member's onsite? And provided by the r~~er position post C-6 Supervisor? Relief guards are provided by the Contractor to cover guard posts during lunch and other breaks; it is not a billable position under the contract and is not a function of the rover position. Will the rover position function between Melville site during Optional service time? The rover position is exclusively for the Consulate office, not the Olympics office. Or do we need a separate relief Guard? Exhibit "B" page 92 states "The guard on duty is responsible for ensuring a proper post relief takes place" (assuming this is the roving Guard position Post C-6 the supervisor) See notes above.

12. Section C.3.2. Supervision during business hours the 2 inspections required would they be done by the onsite supervisor? Inspections can be performed by the Guard Force Commander. It also asks for three (3) night time visits is this a physical attendance by mobile or can we utilize our POCO system having the LGF call into a automated system and if call is not made the control centre contact the post to ensure everything okay and or send mobile supervisor if unable to get a hold of post and only randomly have a mobile supervisor stop by? Contractor will be required to inspections as specified in the solicitation, i.e. three night time inspections.

13. Section H.13 Vehicle any damage deemed to occur from negligence is the contractor responsible for repairs or does this get covered by vehicle insurance? If the damage is considered by the Consulate to be the result of negligence, then the Contractor will be required to pay for the repair of damages.

14. Exhibit "A" Currently how many members on the SD team three or five (working a rotation)?

Are the hours on exhibit "A" currently being worked or will go into effect on Contract award being that the SD 2 and 3 position total 60 hours per week due to the 12 hour shifts? The Contractor is required to have these “posts” filled during the hours shown in Exhibit A. It is up to the contractor to determine number and duration of shifts, but the current Contractor uses shifts of less than 12 hours.

15. Exhibit "D" Uniforms is this negotiable ie. Blazer for Supervisor and ball caps? As shown above, a blazer is acceptable for the GFC only. Regular guards are expected to have uniforms appropriate for a the job, which does not include ball caps.

16. Exhibit "F" Holidays can we be provided a list of 2009 holidays?

The following is a list of United States and Canadian holidays to be observed by the Embassy and all constituent posts (except where noted) in 2009:

NOTE:

In the United States, when a holiday falls on a Saturday the preceding Friday is a day off. When a holiday falls on a Sunday the following Monday is a day off.

In Canada, when a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is a day off.

And More Questions Received After Site Visit

(1) On page 19, the Solicitation states that "the radio equipment shall operate on both the local guard company frequency and the U.S. Embassy frequency. (See Note # 2) The Contractor shall verify through the COR that the proposed equipment for the Local Guard Force Radio Network will not interfere with the communications equipment and operations ofthe Embassy." However, the Solicitation package does not include the aforementioned "Note #2," nor does it contain any infonnation which would enable the Contractor to ensure radio system compatibility. Could the Government provide "Note #2" and, further, provide minimum requirements for radio system compatibility between the Contractor's Radio Network and the Government's Radio Network? The “Note # 2” will be removed from the solicitation. The intent is that if the Contractor has other operations in the area, those operations will not be conducted on the same frequency as that used for Consulate operations.

(2) On page 132, the Solicitation states that the Contractor is required to provide "One Computer with Office 97 (Word, Excel, and Outlook) software suite." Does the provided computer need to be specifically dedicated to SD Detection Tasks? Or, can the Program Manager utilize the computer for administrative tasks? If the contractor provides another computer for its Program Manager, wi1l the provided Internet connection support two connections? The Consulate will provide the computer and software for use in the SD office. The Contractor will be responsible for the internet connection.

(3) On Page 135, the Solicitation states that "SD office and furnishings, including telephone, internet access, and parking" will be Government furnished property. See notes above: the solicitation will be amended. Will the provided office be available to the Program Manager to perform administrative tasks associated with day-to-day management of the guard force. It is up to the Contractor to determine where the Project Manager performs his administrative duties, however it should not interfere with the low profile of the SD office.

(4) On Page 135, the Solicitation states that "SD office and furnishings, including telephone, internet access, and parking" will be Government furnished property. Can the Contractor utilize the provided office as the office of record in regards to applying for a British Columbia work permit and for a pennit to furnish security services in British Columbia? No. Or, should the Contractor establish a separate office for such purposes? Yes.

(5) On Page 135, the Solicitation states that "SD office and furnishings, including telephone, internet access, and parking" will be Government furnished property. Will the Government provide ample parking for SD staff or is that the responsibility of the Contractor? Will parking will be provided for the Guard staff? We estimate that a total of 13 parking spots may be required for the Contractor's operation. Will 13 parking spots be made available? If not, how many parking spots will be made available? The Consulate will not provide any parking.

(6) In performance of other Department of State LGF /LGP Contracts in Canada, the Contractor has noted that the Consulate/Embassy often asks Guards NOT to wear their unifonns while commuting to work. As such, will the Government furnish a stagingllocker area for Guard Force members to dress and store personal belongings? Or, is such responsibility up to the Contractor? The Consulate will provide a staging area for the guards, with limited storage area for clothes.

(7) On page 135, the Solicitation notes that the Contractor is required to provide "Two new digital cameras with a minimum 4X optical zoom capability." Does the Government have any additional requirements relating to camera megapixel requirements, data storage capabilities, color black and white capabilities, optical/image digital stabilization requirements, indoor vs all weather capabilities, LCD screen requirements, TVL resolution standards, or USB/Firewire compatibility? Additionally, does the camera need to have SLR features? Equipment needs to be of a performance level sufficient for the job requirements.

(8) Page 133 of the Solicitation states the furnished patch must meet with COR approval. Does the remainder uniform need to be approved by the COR as well, or is it left to Contractor discretion? RSO has final approval of the uniform. It should be equal to uniforms worn by security personnel operating in Vancouver, Canada.

(9) Page 34 of the Solicitation states that furnished training may be required to cover "procedures for the use of the baton, handcuffs, and Mace, as applicable." Exhibit A to the Solicitation, however, states that "The use of force is defined as the physical application of violence upon or against a person in any way including the use of the baton. RESERVED - Baton's are not issued in Canada," and that "Any cause arising from accidental, careless or irresponsible discharge of any firearms assigned to the Contractor's personnel." However, section H.5.4.1 of the Solicitation states that "The use of deadly force is defined as the application of lethal force by use of a firearm upon a person attempting to inflict bodily harm to or threatening the life of the guard or another person. RESERVED - Firearms are not issued in Canada." Can the Government please confirm that firearms will not be employed under this contract? Guards do not carry firearms. Can the Government please confirm that batons will not be employed under this Contract? Guards do not use batons. Can the Government confirm that mace will not be used under this Contract? Guards do not use mace.

(10) In regards to hires made after the initial start up of the Contract: may on the job training be utilized in satisfying part of the 80 required hours of training? No, all guards must satisfy the required 80 hours prior to commencement of duties. BC license guard training may be an acceptable substitute for some of the training.

(11) The Offeror notes the fol1owing Solicitation-mandated training requirements as they relate to the specific physical security of the Consular facility:

· Fires and Explosions. Description of the threat to assets of fire and explosions, with examples.

· Mission Emergency Plans. Role of the guard force in cases of fire, explosions, bomb search and building evacuation. The RSO shall provide this information.

· Physical Security Measures Employed by the Mission. Description of the access control systems employed, including alarms used (anti-intrusion and fire).

During the initial Contractual start-up period, the Contractor may not have physical access to the Consulate in order to provide adequate training as set forth above. Will the Government grant the Contractor's staff access to the Consular facility for the above training purposes before the actual start date of the Contract? If not, how does the Government suggest the above training topics should be covered? The Consulate RSO will work with the Contractor to retain appropriate guards.

(12) Does the Government see retention of incumbents as a positive aspect of service provision? If so, and a non-incumbent Contractor is awarded the Contract, will the Government furnish a list of incumbents which it desires retention of? The Consulate will work with a Contractor to retain incumbent guards if requested.

(13) Section H.5.4.6 of the Solicitation states that "The Government will provide each emp1oyee using the explosive detectors and/or X-ray inspection equipment with training in system operation (see Section C.l.7.). Government provided Operator training is in addition to 80 hours of basic training and 16 hours of annual refresher training." Are these Government-provided hours billable or non-billable hours under the Contract? Training hours are not billable under the contract.

(14) Section H.5.4.8 of the Solicitation states that "The Government will provide each employee using the CCTV equipment training in system operation. Training shall cover equipment operation, operator maintenance, logbook procedures, and alarm response guidance. Government-provided operator training is in addition to 80 hours of basic training and 16 hours ofrefresher training." Are these Government~provided hours billable or non-billable hours under the Contract? These are non-billable hours.

(15) Section H. 12 on Pg 39 of the Solicitation states that "As long as the cumulative number of hours required due to increases or decreases is not less than 75% or more than 125% oft4e number of hours specified for that labor category in Section B at the time award, neither the Contractor nor the Government shall be entitled to an adjustment of the hourly rates. The Government will modify the contract to show any decrease or increase in the number of hours with a unilateral modification. The contract modification may include revisions to Section B, Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and any other portion of the contract requiring revision to reflect the increase or decrease in the number of hours." In regards to "cumulative number of hours required," is the Solicitation referencing a yearly amount of hours, a monthly amount of hours, or a weekly amount of hours? For example, will the Contractor be entitled to an equitable adjustment if more than 125% of the hours specified in a labor category is requested a particular month but not over a full year period? Additionally, does the "cumulative number of hours required" clause in the provision include optional and additional/emergency service hours? This is a complex question that would require more particulars in order to provide an answer. This section is intended to address extreme variance from the current guard post schedule that would disadvantage the Contractor.

(16) Exhibit I of the Solicitation notes the following labor categories not otherwise discussed in the Solicitation: Guard/Driver, Patrol Supervisor, Bodyguard, and Senior Bodyguard. Does the Government anticipate the issued Contract to require such labor categories? We do not anticipate them. If so, can the Government issue a Statement of Work for the following labor categories: Driver, Patrol Supervisor, Bodyguard, and Senior Bodyguard?

(17) The Solicitation does not specify what currency that equipment reimbursable amounts (e.g. B.3.5) will be paid out as. Will equipment reimbursable amounts be paid out in the same currency as what is billed by the awarded contractor? If so, how will the Government evaluate changes in exchange rates throughout the life of the Contract? The contract will be paid in the currency specified in the Contractor’s proposal. Since the majority of expenses are based in Canada, it is recommended that proposals be specified in Canadian Dollars.

(18) As it relates to Section H.7.S of the Solicitation document, the successful awardee under the instant Contract is required to furnish the following levels of insurance:

As required by the Province of British Columbia Workers' Comr>ensation Board.

Property damage Comprehensive General Liability Bodily injury $2 million Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Automobile Liability Bodily injury

$2 million $2 mi11ion $2 million per person and per occurrence per occurrence per occurrence

However, the Solicitation does not specify whether requisite insurance coverage amounts need to be in USD or CAD. Could the Government please clarify this point? Insurance levels are based in Canadian Dollars; however Auto insurance will be funded by the Consulate for the SD vehicle at the minimum level as required under British Colombia law.

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(19) Section HA.4 of the Solicitation states that "the U.S. Marine security guards do not have a direct supervisory role in the management of the local guard force, they do serve as a communications Jink between the COR, other Government officers, and the Contractor's local guard force. At a post that has a Marine guard augmented with a local guard, the Marine guard has primary responsibility for the security and operation of the post" However, the Solicitation document does not contain any other references to Marines at the Vancouver Consulate. Will Marines be present at the Consulate? No. If so, should prospective offerors construct and insert communications procedures in their proposals to ensure clear and consistent communication between contractor and al1 Governmental parties?

(21) In regards to obtaining preference as a US Person, Solicitation Section 136( d)(l) states that "The term 'United States person' means a person which - (C) has been incorporated or legally organized in the United States - (i) for more than 2 (two) years before the issuance date of the invitation for bids or request for proposals with respect to the contract under subsection (c) of this section." If an offeror submits a proposal package to furnish services as a Joint Venture, is the Joint Venture, itself, required to have been legally organized for more than two years? Ifboth parties to the Joint Venture, individually, have been legally organized for more than two years, would such experience meet the threshold for a preference as a US person? That will be determined during the review of proposals. For further guidance consult an attorney.

(22) In regards to obtaining preference as a US Person, Section 136( d)( 1) states that "The term 'United States person' means a person which - (E) with respect to the contract under subsection (c) of this section, has achieved a total business volume equal to or greater than the value of the project being bid in 3 years of the 5-year period before the date specified in subparagraph (C)." If an offeror submits a proposal package to furnish services as a Joint Venture, is the Joint Venture, as a whole, required to possess a a total business volume equal to or greater than the value of the project being bid in 3 years of the 5-year period before the date specified in subparagraph (C)? If both parties to the Joint Venture, individually possess the requisite business volume, would such business volume suffice for the purposes of obtaining preference as a US person? That will be determined during the review of proposals. For further guidance consult an attorney.

(23) In regards to obtaining preference as a US Person, Question 5 states "Describe in an Attachment to this Statement (see L.1.3.5), for at least three of the five twelve-month income tax periods (fiscal years) defined below, the gross receipts of the organization seeking eligibility." If the offeror is submitting its proposal as a Joint Venture, can it submit the requested information for individual performance by the majority owner of the Joint Venture OR both parties of the Joint Venture OR is it required to submit information relating specifically to the past performance of the submitted Joint Venture, as a whole, if the offeror wants to qualify for preference as a US person? That will be determined during the review of proposals. For further guidance consult an attorney.

(24) In regards to obtaining preference as a US Person, can joint venture offerors be organized in the fmm of an LLC or must it be structured as a general partnership? For example, can the Joint Venture be structured as Company A/Company B J.V., LLC or must it be structured as Company A/Company B, JV. ? That will be determined during the review of proposals. For further guidance consult an attorney.

(25) Exhibit C.2. defines applied deduct rates as follows:

For Base Period; $83.30 per hour

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For Option Year 1 For Option Year 2:

For Option Year 3:

For Option Year 4:

Are these deduct rates in USD and CAD? Deduct rates are in USD.

And More Questions Received After Site Visit

The following are questions/clarifications related to above-referenced Solicitation:

In Section B, all Subsections related to Standard Services in B.3 Prices and B.4 Option Years: Levels of Effort and Pricing include Labor Categories for SD Specialist and SD Supervisor; however, these same Labor Categories are not listed under Additional or Emergency Services in aforementioned Subsections. Please advise. We don’t anticipate needing additional or emergency for those positions.

Number of Hours for Optional Services in Subsection B.3.1.1 reflects 1,700, which differs from the Hours listed in Exhibit A as 2,074. Please clarify. The discrepancy is that the optional services will not be required for a full year.

Subsection B.3.5, B.4.1.5, B.4.2.5, B.4.3.5 and B.4.4.5 – If we are to assume the amount, $1,040.00, is in USD, what would be considered the equivalent in CAD if pricing is submitted in CAD? The contract will be paid in USD or Canadian Dollars as specified in the Contractor’s proposal.

Subsection C.1.5.8 refers to “See Note # 2”. Please clarify. There is no Note # 2 and this will be amended in the solicitation.

Subsection C.1.6.1.2 Details: “Command post” references “See Exhibit E.” Please clarify. This will be amended to read “See Exhibit D” Contractor-Furnished Property.

Subsection C.1.6.1.4. SD Training: What is the estimated duration of the initial SD training that DOS will provide? 40 hours.

With reference to the first sentence that states, “The Technical Proposal will be submitted to the Post as described in Section A, while the price proposal will be mailed directly to the following address…”

February 10, 2009 22:58 vancouver lgp solicitation questions and responses (2) U.S. Department of State A/LM/AQM/FDCD - L600, ATTN: Zaldy N. Sabino 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive Arlington, VA 22209

The statement references Section A; however, there is no Section A in the Solicitation. Please clarify. Section A is the actual front page of Standard Form (SF) 33.

As per Subsection L.1.2 Summary of Instructions, whereby Volume 3 is the Technical Proposal, and Volume 2 is the Price Proposal, please clarify where Volumes 1, 4, and 5 should be mailed. Volume 1, 2, and 5 should be mailed specifically to the following address:

U.S. Department of State A/LM/AQM/FDCD - L600, ATTN: Zaldy N. Sabino 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive Arlington, VA 22209 Volume 3 and 4 should be mailed directly in the depository located in the waiting room of the Management Office, on the 19th floor, United States Consulate General, 1095 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 3E5 FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSALS ACCORDINGLY AS MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.

Any technical questions under this solicitation shall be addressed directly to the attention of Eric M. Miller, Regional Security Officer (RSO).

Any questions and further clarification about the terms and conditions under this solicitation shall be addressed directly to the Office of Acquisitions Management (A/LM/AQM), Zaldy N. Sabino, Contracting Officer.