Cover_Letter_-_RFQ_-_Revised.docx

EMBASSY OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

P.O. BOX 606 - 00621, VILLAGE MARKET

NAIROBI, KENYA

September 2nd 2016, Dear Prospective Offeror, SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS NUMBER SKE50016Q0018

The Embassy of the United States of America, Nairobi, Kenya, has a requirement for a contractor to provide a quotation for New Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telephony System in Nairobi – Kenya Institute of Medical Research (KEMRI, Mbagathi) and Kisumu (KEMRI, Kisian) sites as per attached detailed Requisition.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to a responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the reasonable price. You are encouraged to make your quote competitive and you are also cautioned against any collusion with other potential offerors with regard to price quotations to be submitted. The RFQ does not commit the American Embassy to make any award. The Embassy may cancel this RFQ or any part of it.

Your proposal must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes i.e.

1. RFQ No. 5367978, FINANCIAL PROPOSAL (Must have the Company Letter Head or Company Stamp/Seal including your quotation Reference Number).

1. RFQ No. 5367978, TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (Must not have your Letter Head or Company Stamp/Seal i.e. should be on plain paper). Your quotation Reference Number is required on this which matches the price proposal number.

This should be submitted on or before September 16th 2016 by 1600hrs. Addressed to The Contracting Officer, America Embassy United Nations Avenue, P.O Box 606- 00621, Nairobi, Kenya indicating the solicitation number.

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer, NairobiGSO-Contracts@state.gov during regular business hours.

Please note that Site visits have been scheduled as follows:-

· Nairobi (KEMRI, Mbagathi) - September 6th 2016 at 9.00am

· Kisumu (KEMRI, Kisian – September 8th 2016 at 11.00am

Sincerely, Wendy Washington Contracting Officer Enclosure image1.jpeg