Sources_Sought_Q__A_Vendor_Questions-_UAE_Mail.pdf

Questions and Answers in Response to Sources Sought Synopsis: UAE Mail Pick-Up

Question 1:

Do I understand this task shall be exempt of all UAE Govt. Tariff's, if any, right?

Answer 1:

Yes, If this service is provided to the United States Army by a local (UAE) company, no tariffs apply as no products are imported or exported. However, if importation or exportation is involved, tariffs will apply. All local laws, taxes and regulations apply as well.

Question 2:

While our company shall be Prime Contractor, the actual "boots on the ground" will be a licensed UAE Subcon, is this okay?

Answer 2:

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable for a subcontractor to be used. However, ALL personnel need to be able to access Al Minhad on DAY ONE of the contract's period of performance. Also you need to explain how you plan on conducting quality control as the Prime in this scenario.

Question 3:

Does USG wish to have US truck drivers (Citizens) ?

Or would prefer lowest acceptable bid using TCNs? We would provide one U.S. manager.

Answer 3:

TCNs are acceptable drivers, but we would require fluent mastery of both written and spoken

English. A U.S. manager would most definitely be required as well.

Question4:

Does Mail Service include loading and unloading of planes?

If so, what type containers will be used?

Example: a. Air freight Mail containers with rollers.

b. Air cargo pallets- with strapped and cargo net.

c. mail bags- weight 40-75 lbs.

Answer 4:

The service would indeed include the downloading of mail from aircraft as mentioned in 1.2.1 of the PWS. This would include Air freight mail containers, cargo pallets, and mail bags.

Question 5:

Require 24 hour On Call Service at Dubai International for multiple incoming flights? Or set scheduled daily one(1) 12hour period?

Answer 5:

The service would only require one daily delivery. 24 hour on call service would not be necessary.

Questions and Answers in Response to Sources Sought Synopsis: UAE Mail Pick-Up

Question6:

What is average cubic volume and weight per plane flight?

Answer 6:

The average cubic volume and weight will vary per trip, but the vendors can expect around 1500 kilograms