Questions_and_Answers_for_RFQ_SGG80017Q0001.pdf

Question 1:

1. Are you able to advise if there is an incumbent contractor for this requirement? If so, could you please provide the incumbent contract number for this opportunity? If not, is this a new requirement?

Answer 1:

For now US Embassy Tbilisi operate with three (3) BPA agreements for Shipping and Packing

Services:

• BPA #SGG80014A0007

• BPA #SGG80014A0006

• BPA #SGG80014A0005

Question 2:

2. TSS6 – transport GEZI – Embassy with tow truck.

Gosselin Mobility Georgia operates its own customs bonded warehouse, which means all embassy goods do not need to go to GEZI terminal.

TSS6 - Vehicle (POV/GOV) transportation (by tow-truck) from Tbilisi customs terminal to the Embassy compound

Answer 2:

Because this term applies to all companies bidding for this proposal, we need all of them to refer to the same terms, in this case, transportation (by tow-truck) from Tbilisi Customs terminal to the U.S. Embassy. Otherwise, we will not be able to compare proposals. For this reason, please provide price quote for the expenses of transportation (by tow-truck) between Tbilisi customs terminal and the US Embassy Tbilisi. Assessment criteria is total cost of transportation (by tow-truck).

Question 3:

3. PS1-PS2-PS4-PS5-PS9. The current Pack & Crate Contract at the US Embassy and the ITGBL program both have minimum weights for these line items. Can you clarify the minimum weight per HHE and UAB shipments.

Answer 3:

Please provide price quote according Unit of Measure column

Question 4:

4. 7b (page 15), US flag waivers. Will the open skies agreement apply to this Solicitation and would this qualify as proper justification?

Answer 4:

7b. The certification used in clause 52.247-63, Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers, satisfies the justification requirement.