RFQ_Trace_detectors-INL_Bogota_(2).pdf

SINLEC16Q1062375

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United States Department of State (DoS)

United States Embassy Bogota

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)

Request for Quote (RFQ):

SINLEC16Q0057

Trace Detectors of Narcotics and Explosives

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SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

INFORMATION TO CONTRACTORS:

Contractors are reminded that information furnished under this Request for Quote (RFQ) may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business or that contain trade secrets or proprietary or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when Department of State (DoS) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed releasable.

NOTICE OF RFQ CLOSING DATE AND TIME:

All quotes shall be submitted to the designated Government Representative at the below listed address with Volume I (technical proposal) and Volume II (Price proposal) NLT 05/04/2016 at 2:00PM EST via E-Mail to:

Kyle Lee LeeKE3@state.gov Contract Specialist

INL/RM/GAPP

Yenny Guillory GuilloryYR@state.gov Contracting Officer

INL/RM/GAPP

This includes Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (as applicable and appropriate). PDF format shall be used only for scanned documents. The vendor shall submit pictures, datasheets and specifications.

The electronic copy, upon file opening and display on the computer monitor, shall appear exactly as the printed hard copy quote submission with the same font size restriction. Contractors should use a Read and Delivered Receipt to ensure timely submission as well as to ensure that the USG received the quote.

QUESTIONS CLOSING DATE AND TIME

All questions shall be submitted NLT 04/20/2016, 2015 at 2:00PM EST to the designated Government Representative via email to

Kyle Lee LeeKE3@state.gov

INL/RM/GAPP

Contract Specialist

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MULTIPLE QUOTE/ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

Contractors shall not submit, nor will the Government accept or evaluate, multiple quotes offering alternative solutions. Contractors shall not submit, nor will the Government accept or evaluate, multiple solutions within one quote.

TYPE OF ACQUISITION

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract for ALL equipment listed under this RFQ.

PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

Contractors shall agree, if the quote is accepted within 90 calendar days (unless a greater period is inserted by the contractor) from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of quote, to furnish any or all of the requirements upon which prices are proposed at the price set opposite each item, performed and/or delivered at the designated point(s) within the time specified.

SCOPE

The vendor shall provide ALL items stated under this RFQ.

TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm-fixed price, single award contract. No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the Contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict these prices or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Nor will the contract price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rates.

ACQUISITION METHOD:

This solicitation was issued as 100 percent set aside for Total Small Businesses IAW FAR part

19. This solicitation was completed under FAR Part 12 Acquisition Commercial Items & FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Methods, under Subpart 13.5 - Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.

EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF CONTRACT

This contract shall be effective on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature and shall remain valid until all commodities are received, inspected and accepted by the Government.

SUPPLIES AND PRICES

The Contractor shall provide to the U.S. Government the new products as described in the specifications for the stated firm fixed price. Further, the Contractor shall properly perform the pre-delivery inspection on the products and deliver them to the location set forth under Place of Delivery, of this contract. The firm fixed price shall include the products pre-delivery inspection, certificates of origin, operator’s manuals, warranty certificates and any other documentation mandated by the Government under NAICS code 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation Guidance, aeronautical and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.

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PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All items required under this contract shall be delivered to Department of State INL, freight forwarder at Miami, Florida.

All training provided under this contract shall be performed at Colombian National Police facilities located at following designated sites in Colombia, South America: one training course in Bogota city, one training course in Cartagena city, one training course in Buenaventura city, and one training course in Medellin city.

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SECTION 2

REQUIREMENTS

MACHINES FOR DETECTING TRACES OF NARCOTICS AND EXPLOSIVES FOR

THE COUNTER NARCOTICS POLICE UNITS, FROM THE COLOMBIAN

NATIONAL POLICE IN COLOMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA.

The following is a list of the principal features of the work to be performed by the awarded contractor, who will supply desktop and portable devices, for detecting traces of narcotics and explosives, and supply of consumables for trace detectors. These machines are required for enhancing drugs and explosives controls performed by the Counter Narcotics Police Units (DIRAN) from the Colombian National Police (CNP), at Colombian international airports, and Colombian sea port terminals. The awarded contractor shall also provide warranty, and training to operators of the supplied devices.

2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project to execute consists of the following areas:

1. Supply of 30 portable trace detector machines for dual narcotics and explosives detection.

2. Supply of 10 desktop trace detector machines for dual narcotics and explosives detection.

3. Supply of consumables for desktop and portable trace detectors.

4. Delivery of portable and desktop trace detectors and consumables to INL freight forwarder at Miami.

The contractor shall submit its proposal for the items it deems necessary a detailed description of the scope (additional information as described in these paragraphs). The price shall include all direct and indirect costs, profit, export requirements, insurance, etc. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award.

5. Training to operators of the equipment/devices supplied during contract performance.

The contractor shall submit cost breakdown.

2.2 REQUIREMENTS

The Colombian National Police requires both portable and desktop trace detectors machines, which shall be specifically designed and manufactured with dual technology for simultaneously detecting narcotics and explosives. The bidder shall include in its quote all costs per each of the required items (fix price), which are described as follows:

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2.2.1 SUPPLY OF PORTABLE TRACE DETECTORS

The bidder shall provide a quote for supply of thirty Portable Trace Detectors (PTD), these machines shall be specifically designed and manufactured for simultaneously detecting narcotic drugs and explosive traces using Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology. Trace detectors designed for detecting narcotics only, or explosives only will not be considered for contract awarding.

Trace detectors with additional capabilities of detecting Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) and, or, Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), may be considered for contract awarding, but it is not specifically required.

The required portable trace detectors shall include two sample acquisition methods, one for analyzing Nano gram particles collected through wiping surfaces, and other acquisition method for analyzing low parts per million coming out of vapor sampling. Switching between acquisition methods shall not take more than five seconds. The particle wiping method shall permit using standard detection sample traps wiped across a surface and inserted into the device for drugs and explosives detection. Objects wiped may include shipping containers, different types of cargo, baggage, vehicles, paper, plastic, parcel, mail, clothing, and skin, among other.

The vapor sampling method shall permit analyzing vapors drawn through a nozzle directly into the system. Typical objects screened for vapors may include sealed compartments as shipping containers, boxes, car trunks and luggage.

The required portable trace detectors shall be capable of detecting and identifying simultaneously thirty or more known types of narcotic drugs and explosives from a single sample. Substances to be identified shall include but not be limited to narcotics as Cocaine, Heroin, THC, Methamphetamine including precursors, and others; and IED, homemade and commercial explosives as RDX, PETN, TNT, Semtex, TATP, NG, Ammonium Nitrate, H2O2, and others.

The device shall easily permit updating and expanding the library of stored narcotic drugs, and explosives as required by the user. The analysis time for identifying any substance through swiping or vapor sampling shall not exceed 15 seconds. The device shall also include two or more types of alarms to alert the operator about detection of any substance included on the library of controlled narcotics and or explosives, one alarm shall be visual and other shall be audible.

The trace detector shall be equipped with a color LED/LCD touch screen for clear and immediate viewing results under any lighting conditions, all the information, graphs, messages, and alerts, shall be displayed on this screen which size shall be 3.5 inches or larger.

The required portable trace detectors shall include an specific software for programming the instrument or printing alarm results, the device shall be also capable of saving and storing evidence and information required by the operator, this storing capability shall be 1GB or higher.

The device shall include one or more USB ports for downloading data required for detailed analysis.

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The required trace detectors shall be designed for use under extreme environmental conditions including very high or low temperature, sun, rain, dust, moisture, and salt. It shall be resistant to temperature ranging between -5°C and 50°C, and humidity from 0 to 95%. It also shall include automatic self-calibration features for accommodating to those environmental conditions existing on areas where equipment shall be used, with no need of using calibration consumables or related procedures. The false alarm rate under any local condition shall not exceed 2%, with fast and effective clear down.

Required trace detector shall be highly portable and lightweight to permit operators to move easily and rapidly without the need of using any external equipment or power supply. Its weight shall not exceed 6 kilograms including shoulder strap (or similar carrying system), and batteries required for a minimum of 4 hours of continuous operation, device shall include internal back up batteries for “hot swap” ability. The power supply system to recharge batteries shall include external 110/220 AC to DC, and DC vehicle power adapter.

The devices quoted under this SOW shall comply with international certifications and ensure safe operation for the trace detector operators, the items being tested, and the general public. The required trace detectors shall be from a well-recognized international brand, with local representation in Colombia, South America. Each of the machines shall be covered by a warranty of one or more years.

2.2.2 SUPPLY OF DESKTOP TRACE DETECTORS

The bidder shall provide a quote for supply of ten Desktop Trace Detectors (DTD), these machines shall be specifically designed and manufactured for simultaneously detecting narcotics and explosive traces using Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology. Trace detectors designed for detecting narcotics only, or explosives only will not be considered for contract awarding. Trace detectors with additional capabilities of detecting Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) and, or, Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), may be considered for contract awarding, but it is not specifically required.

Surface wiping shall be the main sample acquisition method implemented on these desktop trace detectors, with nanogram level sensitivity for analizing both narcotics and explosives. Desktop trace detectors with additional acquisition methods, as vacuum sampling are accepted. The particle wipe method shall permit using standard detection sample traps wiped across a surface and inserted into the device for drugs and explosives analysis. Objects wiped may include shipping containers, different types of cargo, baggage, vehicles, parcel, mail, clothing, and skin, among other.

The required desktop trace detectors shall be capable of detecting and identifying simultaneously thirty or more known types of narcotic drugs and explosives. Substances to be identified shall

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include but not be limited to narcotics as Cocaine, Heroin, THC, Methamphetamine including precursors, and others; and IED, homemade and commercial explosives as RDX, PETN, TNT, Semtex, TATP, NG, Ammonium Nitrate, H2O2, and others. The device shall easily permit updating and expanding the library of stored narcotics, and explosives as required by the user.

The Analysis time for identifying any substance through swiping or vapor sampling shall not exceed 10 seconds. The device shall also include a visual alarm and audible alarm to alert the operator about detection of any substance included on the library of controlled narcotics and or explosives. The trace detector shall be equipped with a color LED/LCD touch screen for clear and immediate viewing in all lighting conditions, all the information, graphs, messages, and alerts, shall be displayed on this screen which size shall be 10 inches or larger.

The required Desktop trace detectors shall include Manager Software for programming the instrument or printing alarm results, the device shall be also capable of saving and storing evidence and information required by the operator, in an internal Hard Drive. It also shall include a built in thermal printer, and shall include one or more USB ports for downloading data required for detailed analysis.

The required trace detectors shall be designed for use under temperature ranging between 0°C and 40°C, and humidity from 0 to 95%. It also shall include automatic self-calibration features for accommodating to those environmental conditions existing on local working area, with no calibration consumables or related procedures required. The false alarm rate under any local condition shall not exceed 2%, with fast and effective clear down. Required trace detector shall be design to work with power supply of 110/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and shall include a hard carrying case for easy transportation.

The devices quoted under this SOW shall comply with international certifications and ensure safe operation for the trace detector operators, the items being tested, and the general public.

Shall be from a well-recognized international brand, with local representation in Colombia, South America. Each of the machines shall be covered by a warranty of one or more years.

2.2.3 SUPPLY OF CONSUMABLES FOR TRACE DETECTOR.

The bidder shall provide sample traps, or sample swabs, or equivalent name of products used for taking trace samples on items to be checked, these traps/swabs or equivalent sampling products shall be designed for wiping surfaces and inserting on the portable trace detectors, and desktop trace detectors supplied under the contract for narcotics and or explosives detection. A total of 160,000 individual sampling units are required, these shall be packed in 1,600 cases, boxes or similar packing system, containing 100 individual traps/swabs per each container.

2.2.4 DELIVERY OF TRACE DETECTORS AND SUPPLIES.

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The awarded contractor shall deliver the portable trace detectors, the desktop trace detectors, and consumables to INL freight forwarder at Miami, Florida. The person to contact at INL Bogota for coordinating delivery issues will be Ms. Adriana Rodriguez at e-mail: rodrigueza3@state.gov; or Mr. Fernando Salazar at: salazarlf@state.gov.

2.2.5 OPERATOR TRAINING

Bids shall include a price quote to train operators on the use of the equipment which are subject of this SOW. The contractor shall provide four formal training sessions in Spanish language to provide students with the skills necessary to properly operate the Trace Detectors; all training sessions shall include practical demonstration exercises and troubleshooting. Each training session shall be designed to train 10 to 15 students per session, all training sessions shall be held at the Colombian National Police facilities, one at Bogota city, one at Cartagena city, one at Buenaventura city, and other at Medellin city, in Colombia, South America. Each training session shall include a workshop with materials, projector, and a qualified and expert trainer.

The training dates shall be coordinated after awarding the contract with INL point of contact in Bogota, Mr. Edwin Reyes, at reyeser@state.gov. It is required completing all training sessions within the first 45 days after arrival of the devices to each of the selected locations.

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Item DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY

1 SUPPLY OF TRACE DETECTORS

1.1 Supply of portable trace detectors, which meets or exceeds specifications outlined on this solicitation ( Morpho Detection Mfr part No. P0007029; Smiths Detection Mfr part No. 4820800SING) EA 30.00

1.2 Supply of desktop trace detectors, which meets or exceeds specifications outlined on this solicitation (Morpho Detection Mfr part No. P0007018-016; Smiths Detection Mfr part No.

4816800NE; Scintrex Trace Corporation Mfr part No. EN5000;

FLIR Mfr part No. 103-027-003) EA 10.00

1.3 Supply of sample traps for trace detectors (case x 100 sample traps) which meets or exceeds specifications outlined on this solicitation (Safran Mfr part No. M0001964-100) EA 1,600.00

2 DELIVERY,

2.1 Delivery to INL freight forwarder at Miami, Fl EA 1.00

3 OPERATORS TRAINING

3.1 Instructor expenses (travel, lodging, meals) EA 4.00

3.2 Manuals, training material EA 4.00

3.3 Rental of training aids: classroom, projector, etc. EA 4.00

2.3 INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE:

The final inspection/acceptance of equipment will be at U.S. Embassy Of Bogota by Government representative.

2.3.1 EXPORT CONTROL:

The contractor is responsible for compliance with all U.S. Export Regulations, including but not limited to, the Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations, as applicable. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. The contractor must obtain all necessary export licenses regardless of shipping method. The end user is the Colombian Police.

The contractor must state in its export license request that this is a U.S. government funded contract.

Offerors shall state their standard warranty they offer in their response to the RFQ.

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2.3.2 TAX AND DELIVERY PROCEDURES

All goods and services shall be provided with tax exemption, under no circumstance INL/DOS will be paying VAT, income, entrance or any other related tax for this order.

2.4 DELIVERY

Goods and services should be delivered directly to the:

DELIVERY ADDRESS

Goldbelt Specialty Services, LLC (INL Freight Forwarder) 11380 NW 34th Street Door 15 Doral, FL 33178 Attn. Richard Issa

PACKING AND MARKING

REMARKS: Each box, carton, and package shall be marked as follows) INL/Bogota- Purchase Order No._____________ Box #__ of __

2.4.1 DELIVERABLES

Deliverables SOW Reference Due Date Frequency Distribution

D01

Delivery of 30 Portable Trace Detectors 2.2.1 NLT 45 working days One time INL

D02

Delivery of 10 Desktop Trace Detectors 2.2.2 NLT 45 working days One time INL

D03

Delivery of 1600 cases of traps for Trace Detectors 2.2.3 NLT 45 working days One time INL

D04

Training sessions to operators of the trace detectors 2.2.5

NLT 150 working days Four times INL/CNP

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SECTION 3

INSTRUCTIONS, EVALUATION FACTORS AND METHODOLOGY

3.1 BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government reserves the right to eliminate from consideration for award any or all offers at any time prior to award of the contract; and to award the contract to the offeror submitting the proposal determined to represent the best value: The LOWEST priced, technically acceptable proposal.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

The Government considers it to be in its best interest to award to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. The LPTA process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition because the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.

3.1.1 TECHNICAL: ACCEPTABLE / UNACCEPTABLE:

3.1.2 QUOTE SUBMISSION

Quote submitted in response to this RFQ shall include the following information:

• Product information that demonstrates compliance with all specifications in Section 2

• Itemization of all products and services offered

• Description of special features, testing procedures and any value-added services

• Identification of any non-contract items (i.e. open market items)

• Delivery schedule

• Shipping Services terms and conditions

Acceptable

Demonstrates understanding of requirements as outlined in Section Two of the Solicitation; meets or exceed the specifications outlined on this solicitation ; may have strengths; have no significant weaknesses and no deficiencies; and demonstrates good understanding of requirement.

Unacceptable

Demonstrates a lack of understanding of Section Two of the Solicitation;

fails to meet the specifications outlined on this solicitation; has major weakness or deficiencies, which cannot be corrected without major changes to the quote.

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• Payment terms

• Firm fixed prices for all offered items and services (identify discounts offered)

• Standard warranty offered

This request for quotations uses procedures under FAR Part 12, Acquisition Commercial Items.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Basis for award will be to the vendor providing the lowest price technically acceptable quote determined to meet the minimum requirements.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

3.1.3 SOLICITATION CONSIDERATIONS

The seller certifies that it is an authorized distributer of the similar product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the manufacturer, to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es).

The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Quote from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer’s current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements.

Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been, substantially transformed, in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered, substantially transformed, and based solely on its integration into IT or other systems

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The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract, which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.

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SECTION 4

CONTRACT CLAUSES

PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR

Department Of State Invoice Instructions (11/08) Invoice submission is only via the Office of Claims’ Commercial Claims Operations fax server, toll-free number: 866-483-3436, unless otherwise indicated. Each invoice must be transmitted separately.

To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

1. Name and Address of the Contractor

2. Dun and Brad Street Universal Number System (DUNS)

3. Date of Invoice

4. Unique Vendor Invoice Number

5. Remittance Contact Information

6. Shipping Terms, Ship to Address

7. Payment Terms

8. Total Quantity of Items

9. Total Invoice Amount

10. Requisition Number, Contract Number and Order/Award Number, with modification number, if applicable.

11. Order line item number and information (see below instructions)

The name and DUNS of the contractor on the invoice must match the information indicated on the order/award for proper payment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For proper payment, the invoice must detail products and/or services delivered on a line item basis in direct accordance with the corresponding order/award/contract. Each line item must contain the following information:

1. Description of the services rendered for each line item

2. Line Item Quantity

3. Line Item Unit Price

4. Total Line Item Invoicing Amount

5. Delivery Date

6. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)

7. Order/Award Line Item Number if invoicing against a task or delivery order or Blanket

Purchase Agreement (BPA)

Please note that many task or delivery orders against Department of State contracts or blanket purchase agreements may have a separate and unique line item number in addition to the umbrella Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). The order line item number as well as the umbrella award CLIN must be referenced at each invoice line item level in such cases.

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All payments to domestic claims shall be disbursed by electronic funds transfer EFT. Vendors who are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) should verify and re-confirm their financial information in the database prior to invoicing. Vendors who wish to request a waiver of SAM or payment by check must submit their justification to their assigned contracting officer for consideration at least 30 days prior to billing. For vendors who are granted an EFT exception, the payment address on the invoice must match the remittance address in the vendor record cited in the award.

Additional correspondence should be addressed to:

Name: U.S. Department of State Global Financial Services Attn: Office of Claims (RM/GFS/F/C) Charleston Financial Service Center

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 150008 Charleston, SC 29415-5008

Telephone Numbers: Director’s Secretary Voice: 843-202-3761 Fax: 843-746-0749 Official Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

TO REQUEST PAYMENT STATUS ON A PAST DUE INVOICE CONTACT:

Office of Claims Customer Service Email: commercialclaims@state.gov Phone: 877-704-9473 Toll Free

Person to Contact: Supervisor, Vendor Claims Email: GFS-ChiefVC@state.gov Phone: 843-202-3881

PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS

This clause implements the temporary policy provided by OMB Policy Memorandum M-12-16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Sub-Contractors, dated July 11, 2012.

• Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the contactor is required to make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable after receipt of a proper invoice and all proper documentation from the small business subcontractor.

• Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all sub-Agreements with small business concerns.

• The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

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Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Proceed Line Item

The following DOSAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:

652.206-70, Competition Advocate / Ombudsman (AUG 1999) (Deviation) 652.229-70, Excise Tax Exemption Statement for Contractors within the United States (JUL 1988) 652.232-70, Payment Schedule and Invoice Submission (Fixed-Price) (AUG 1999) 652.242-72, Shipping Instructions (DEC 1994) 52.247-42 C.I.F. DESTINATION (APR 1984) which states the contractor shall (ii) Pay and bear all applicable charges to the point of destination specified in the contract, including transportation costs and export taxes or other fees or charges levied because of exportation.