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November 27, 2007 Prospective Offeror

Subject: Solicitation Number SRP380-07-R-0002, Local Guard Services – American

Embassy Kolonia Dear Sir/Madam:

Attached is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for guard services. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please read the entire RFP carefully, especially the following sections:

· Section B.2.2, Standard Services. The Contractor is liable for any severance pay to its employees. Include severance pay as part of the hourly rate.

· Section G.2, Invoicing Instructions. Note recent changes for invoice format.

· Sections H.7.7, Duty Free Entry Permits. The Government will be able to assist in the duty-free importation of equipment for this contract.

· Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors. Instructions for preparing a proposal are found in Section L.1. Also, there will be a site visit and pre-proposal conference to be held in American Embassy Kolonia to start at 1:00 P.M. on December 17, 2007. If you are interested in attending, please notify Mr. Jonathan Floss at telephone number (691) 320-2187 or fax number (691) 320-2186 after you read the solicitation. Please note that any required visas, hotel reservations, and transportation are your responsibility.

· Section L.1.3.3(b), Past Performance and Experience. Please note the requirement to provide details regarding any terminations, show cause notices, cure notices or deductions received on any contracts during the last 3 years.

For your information, the current contractor is Special Service Guards. Current contract hourly rate is $6.70.

Any questions must be sent to the Contracting Officer in writing. Questions should be submitted on or before December 10, 2007, through fax to (632) 301-2964 or email MNLCPRequests@state.gov.

The due date for submission of proposal is January 28, 2008, 4:00 P.M.

The Embassy appreciates your interest in this solicitation.

Attachment:

RFP w/Exhibits A to G Embassy of the United States of America

Manila, Philippines