SOL-111-17-000001-02_Amendment_2_Neonatal_Equip_11-3-16.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITAHON/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1, CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2 AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

000002

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/03/2016

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ NO i PROJECT NO. fir sppOciSJBj e ISSUED BY

USAID Armenia

1 American Avenue

Yerevan, Armenia

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9A AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SOL-111-17-000001

9S. DATED fSEE ITEM It)

10/25/2016

IDA. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B DATED rSEE ITEM 13}

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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14 DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION fOryanfjecf by UCFseOionfieaarngs.rnc'udingSCtl'CifafronVonlrecfSubyecfmaner where fSasrWe.)

Amendment No. 000002 to RrQ/SOL-111-17-000001, Procurement of Neonatal Care Equipment in support of OSAID's Improving the Quality of Neonatal Care Services in Armenia Activity.

The purposes of Amendment No. 000002 to RFQ/SOL-111-17-000001 ate as follows: (i) extend the closing date and time for submission of quotations to November 21, 2016, 14:00 PM Yerevan (local) time; (ii)under SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS, B.4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE, Add the following: "In case of partial shipment, USAID will consider payment upon acceptance of each delivery"; (iii) answer questions, see pages 2-3 of the Amendment No. 000002 to RFQ/SOL-111-17-000001.

Period of Performance: 12/20/2016 to 08/20/2017

£xi»pl as provided herein, all terms and condiiione olthadacumeMrelerenced inlieingAor IDA. as haretofora changed, remains unchanged and in fjl force and effea.

15A. NAME AND TFTLE OF SIGNER (JVpe or-pnnl) ISA NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type orpnnfj

Michael Rossman_

160 CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16C. DATS SlOr^ED

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USAID ARMENIA

FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

Amendment No. 000002 to RFQ/SOL-111-17-000001, Procurement of Neonatal Care Equipment In support of USAID's Improving the Quality of Neonatal Care

Services in Armenia Activity

No. Questions/Comments Answers

1. We would like to request a one week extension for the RFP response due date.

The closing date and time for this RFQ/SOL is extended to November 21, 2016,14:00 PM Yerevan (local) time.

Do you prefer shipment by air or sea? This is up to the Offeror to propose shipment by air or sea. The Contractor should meet delivery dates of the RFO/SOL.

2 Will there be tax exemption for Armenian import tax for these products or will we incur the taxes? If we incur the taxes, what would they be?

The contractor will not incur the taxes. USAID will provide tax exemption letter to the Receiving Agent, Armenian Association of Neonatal Medicine, responsible for customs clearance.

3 The RFQ mentions the basis for award being

1. Technical and 2. Price. Can you confirm?

Per Section M. EVALUATION BASIS FOR

AWARD, the USAID Contracting Officer will select the successful contractor using a Best Value approach, considering technical, price factors and past performance.

4 Would you accept partial shipments during the period of performance and if so, would we be able to invoice you based on those deliveries or would you require a one lot delivery?

Yes, partial shipment is acceptable; this is up to the Offeror to propose partial or complete shipment. However, shipping cost effectiveness must be taken into consideration.

Also, note - all required equipment should be received before the estimated completion date of the award. In case of partial shipment, USAID will consider payment upon acceptance of each delivery.

Please confirm power source required for equipment.

Power source should be: 220V; 50 Hz.

Confirm equipment will be used in health care facility with a back-up generator or not.

Yes, this is to confirm that equipment will be used in health care facility with a back-up generator.

Confirm that USAID is looking for best overall technical proposal (not lowest price).

Lowest priced, non-brand name equipment could result in poor performance and continued maintenance issues. Propose USAID seek proven technically from reputable, established companies with long

Per Section M. EVALUATION BASIS FOR AWARD, the USAID Contracting Officer will select the successful contractor using a Best Value approach, considering technical, price factors and past performance.

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How will this equipment be serviced after installation? Will the health care system have BMET support or is that something we should consider in our proposal?

No, BMET support is not requested from the Offeror.

Warranty period and coverage? This is up to the Offeror to propose warranty period and coverage for equipment. This will be considered for a best value determination.

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