2nd__set_of_QA_for_SIS700-14-Q-0008.pdf

Question #1:

What is the definition of the Unit Price" (with regard to diesel, 95 – Octane and 98 –

Octane) in Section 1 - the Schedule – Scope of Services / price adjustment?

Answer #1: The unit price refers to the per liter gas pump price for US Embassy vehicles. This is the final cost that the US Embassy will pay per liter for fuel at the gas pumps.

Question #2: What is the Ex refinery price of the fuel?

Answer #2: The Ex Refinery price is the set refinery price each vendor uses that is posted publicly for all to see.

Question #3: If there is a governmental change in the price of 95 – Octane, or if the price of diesel fuel comes under government control, will the parties be allowed to negotiate an adjustment to the unit price offered in this solicitation?

Answer #3: Yes. Section I, Price adjustment of the solicitation specifically allows the cost of the fuel to be adjusted in the case of an Israeli Governmental change to the fuel price. In addition, 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment—Standard Supplies, clause allows these changes by law and if the changes are over the 10% limit, the same clause may be modified by the Government to allow for the increase.

Question #4: Is it satisfactory that the fuel to be supplied will be of the standard required in accordance with the official Israeli standard as part of Quality assurance and surveillance plan?

Answer #4: The official Israeli Standard is acceptable. Amendment A002 adds the language stating that the official Israeli standard for fuel services is acceptable. Change has been made to

Section 1, page 6, paragraph (g) of the solicitation.

Question #5: What kind of proof of insurance is required (what kind of insurance and what is its scope) and is it possible to provide an example of the required certificate/proof?

Answer #5: In accordance to section 2, page 14 of the solicitation, clause “52.228-4

Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas”

Contractor shall (1) provide, before commencing performance under this contract, at least that workers’ compensation insurance or the equivalent as the laws of the country of which these employees are nationals may require, and (2) continue to maintain it until performance is completed.

Since this contract does not require the contractor work in a Government facility, this is the only insurance required. Any legitimate showing of proof that the contractor has the legal workers compensation insurance for their employees will be allowed.

Question #6: Which section of the solicitation refers to the insurance requirements?

Answer #6: Section I. Scope of services, page 14 of the solicitation references the Insurance requirement and clause 52.228-4. Clause 52.228-4 is incorporated via reference in the solicitation in the Addendum to Contract Clauses section.