Second_Set_of_Q_and_A_OPE_Approved.docx

Second Set of Questions and Answers

Q1. SF-1449 cover page, do I need to complete 12, 17, 19-24, 30 only?

A1. Please see Section 3. 1.1. on page 57 of the solicitation.

Section 3.1.1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (Blocks 12, 17, 19-24, and 30 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out, and a completed Section 5.

Q2. Block 12, “discount terms” on SF 1449: what does it mean?

A2. This refers to any discount terms you may offer for early payment of invoices, if any. If none are offered, then complete this block by stating “Net 30”.

Q3. Section 3.1.2.8, regarding reference, how many reference contact do we need to submit?

A3. List of clients over the past two years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services in the country of Republic of Korea then the offeror shall provide its international experience.

Q4. Section.3.1.3, do we need to submit the copy of business registration or only certificate of insurance?

A4. Please see Section 3.1.3.1 and 2. “The quoter shall provide either: Section 3.1.3.1. a copy of the Certificate of Insurance, or Section 3.1.3.2. a statement that the Offeror, if awarded the contract, will obtain required insurance, along with the name of the insurance provider to be used.”

Q5. Section 3.1.4, pricing information as well as Section 5 information – here in Section 5 , what specifically do we need to concern and complete any documentation relevantly related with Section 5?

A5. Pricing information means completed SF 1449 and Section 1.2.3, Pricing information.

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of provision 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2015)” in Section 5 if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.

Registration in the system for award management (SAM) is a requirement of the solicitation, and interested vendors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of a proposal (See FAR provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management).

For further information, please refer to the below reference guides for SAM registration:

- Quick Guide for SAM registration: http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://photos.state.gov/libraries/korea/49271/november_2014/135_Quick_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration.pdf

- Step By Step Guide for SAM registration: http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://photos.state.gov/libraries/korea/49271/november_2014/135_EnglishNew_Foreign_Registration_05_03_2013.pdf