SCG50015R0003_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

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U.S.Embassy

Kinshasa

Democratic Republic of the Congo

October 19, 2015

Questions and Answers

For

SCG50015R0003 for Packing and Crating

SPECIAL NOTE – Please be sure to watch FedBizOps regularly for any updates or amendments.

Q – Exactly what must I submit in my bid documents?

A – In a previous cover letter, we mentioned that you must address Retention Amounts in B.3 and

B.7. Though this was mentioned as a requirement in the cover letter of Amendment 1, do not address this item as it has been removed.

Follow all instructions in the most recent amendment that you find on FedBizOps. At a minimum, submit 4 identical bid packages containing at least the following information.

1. SF-30, the document titled AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

2. SF-33, the document titled SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

3. Section B, Pricing Schedule (do not mention prices or deals in any place other than

Section B)

4. Section K, Representations and Certifications.

5. Additional information as required in Section L. Pay particular attention to registering in the System for Award Management.

Q – Do you have any special instructions for those of us who will personally hand-deliver our proposals?

A – Deliver your submission in a sealed envelope to:

American Embassy Kinshasa

Contracting Officer - SCG50015R0003

498 Avenue Colonel Lukusa

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

If the receptionist is not available at the guard booth, please call one of the following numbers to make contact.

- Receptionist: 081-082-4409

- Contracting Officer #1: 097-26-161-32

- Contracting Officer #2: 097-260-9787

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Q - I would like to inquire as to whether only Freight Forwarders on the CHAMP program are permitted to submit bids for the requested services. Can they?

A – Any company may submit a bid.

Q – Is it necessary to submit all the forms with the offers?

A – Yes, please follow all instructions in the most recent amendment.

Q – Are incoming shipments included in the solicitation?

A - Yes, see Section B-5.

Q – Does the Embassy pay computer form fees (DGDA)?

A – Any fees of any kind should be included in the Pricing Charts in Section B in your entries under

Administrative Charges.

Q – Can the Embassy provide the estimated value of shipments in the request for quotes?

A – The U.S Embassy is a diplomatic mission which is exempt from import and export taxes.

Therefore, value of the shipment will not have any effect on the fees incurred during import or export clearing.

Q – Is it possible to modify the length of time for delivery of maritime shipments to the Port of Matadi? It is not possible to make the deadline of 72 hours.

A – The time period is changed in Amendment 02 of Solicitation Number SCG50015R0003. See the amendment for further details.