Cover_Letter-_Packing_and_Crating_Contract_-_25_May_15.doc

Embassy of the United States of America

Oslo, Norway

25 May 2015

Dear Prospective Offeror:

SUBJECT: Solicitation Number S-Oslo-2015-002 The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a proposal for customized packing, crating and shipping for the U.S. Embassy, Oslo.

The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-proposal conference, and all prospective offerors who have received a solicitation package are invited to attend. See Section L of the attached Request for Proposals (RFP).

Your proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal Enclosed" to:

U.S. Embassy, Oslo

ATTN: Jeffrey M. Klem, Contracting Officer

Henrik Ibsens gate 48

0244 Oslo, Norway on or before 7 July 2015. No proposal will be accepted after this time.

In order for a proposal to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1.

SF-33

2.

Section B, Pricing Schedule

3.

Section B, Retention Amounts in B.3 and B.7

3.

Section K, Representations and Certifications;

4.

Additional information as required in Section L.

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Jeffrey M. Klem by letter or by telephone, +47484-05-142, during regular business hours.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Sincerely, Jeffrey M. Klem Contracting Officer

Enclosure

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