Questions_and_Answers.docx

Questions and Answers

1. For the delivery: it seems that it is CIF INCOTERMS 2010, do you confirm this? Yes INCOTERMS 2010: ICC OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF TRADE TERMS

1. For the training: it will be made in the USA by our team not outside the USA, is it correct? Training in Africa in Mission Country

1. Page 8: what does this mean “SET-ASIDE - This acquisition is a 100% small-business set-aside in accordance with FAR 6.203.”? U.S. Government identification of small business classification

· Payment terms: page 11 what is the DUNS for French or European companies? Website explaining and applying for same www.dnb.com/duns-number.html

1. Page 13: what do you mean by “The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—“? Rights the Government has when a product is delivered that does not meet the standard. The Government can seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services.

1. Page 14: what is the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for French or European companies? Does not apply to European countries.

1. Page 14: payment – by saying this “(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 Net 30 days

1. U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315”. Does it mean that we will be paid immediately on receipt of invoice(s)? By which way? Do we have to provide Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.? Net 30 days/Yes

1. Page 33: what is “(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it __ is, __ is not a small business concern.”? Is our company concerned? Find your answer here: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/19.htm

1. Page 34: what about “(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern”?. Are we concerned? Business classification for American Acquisition System

1. Is this a 100% Small Business Set-Aside- Yes