Packing Shipping Solicitation - Questions and Answers 06-12-2012.doc

SOLICITATION ON PACKING AND SHIPPING SERVICES – SCG500-12-R-00014 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE HELD ON JUNE 12, 2012 SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Section B - Price Schedule Question:

Will the contract allow any price adjustment in view of the unstable economic environment in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Answer:

We have included an economic price adjustment provision in this solicitation under B.11.6, which restricts any adjustments to laws enacted by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Question:

How can we produce prices for five years as prices will certainly fluctuate within the extensive length of time?

Answer:

Offerors are responsible for making a global assessment of the local environment in order to produce applicable fixed prices during the entire life of the contract. Our solicitation stipulates prices and payments in U.S. Dollars to assist prospective offerors in their long term pricing determination. For your information, your suggested prices shall remain valid during the basic year period as well as the year options to exercise. We have decided to reduce the number of year option periods from four (4) to two (2) with the expectation to receive reasonable price proposals.

Question:

Will the contractor b required to unpack incoming crates and boxes while making deliveries in different houses?

Answer:

Yes, the contractor will proceed as specified in C.18. However, requests to make deliveries without unpacking will be clearly stated in writing on individual task orders.

Please find on the attachment our revised solicitation with changes related to the reduction of year option periods from four (4) to two (2) and the addition on pricing the unpacking portion of our requirement.