Third_set_of_Qs_and_As_SHK30017Q0022.pdf

U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong

Third Set of Questions and Answers

Solicitation Number SHK30017Q0022- Shipping and Packing Services

Q1. In relation to the freight handling charge, we assume that the actual air or ocean freight charge itself is to be quoted separately when the service is required as is our normal practice

A1. The actual air or ocean freight charge will be done through Ocean Bill of Lading or Airway Bill.

Q2. For the DBA insurance premium, we are having difficulties to work this cost into the unit rate costing due to its “sunk” nature. As the annual DBA premium is relatively high versus the average per shipment cost, factoring the DBA premium into the 100 lbs unit rate will only distort the per-unit-cost. In view of this, we propose to quote this as a flat fee as a retainer fee to offset our DBA cost. As such, would it be possible to include this a separate line item?

A2. Please refer to Solicitation Amendment 0005. Separate line item for each year for DBA insurance premium is added under Section 1, The Schedule, Continuation to SF-1449, RFQ Number

SHK30017Q0022, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 23, Paragraph 4, 4.1, and 4.2 of Item C. Other items, sub-item no. 7.

Q3. Could you also confirm if we may indicate a minimum charge (per shipment) for the line items

(where applicable) next to the unit rates?

A3. Please include all proposed rates within the existing line items estimates in the solicitation.