Q&A_3.docx

SOLICITATION SSP50017R0001

PACKINS/SHIPPING SERVICES - U.S. EMBASSY MADRID, SPAIN

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS # 3

Question 1: Section B.4(e) states that there shall be no minimum charge for surface transportation between Madrid Coslada and Madrid Airport but in practice, there are shipments coming in for destination services through a customs-bonded warehouse in Coslada or Barajas. Current unpacking and delivery services for HHE and UAB do not include transportation within the services covered by the solicitation, hence surface transportation will be applicable for unpacking services. If services under B.5(d), B.6(d), B.7(d), B.8(d) and B.9(d) are only for accessorial services, what would be the charge for surface transportation for unpacking services, when it might be that both transportation and accessorial will be applicable? Shall we multiply the pounds times the amount twice?

Answer 1: Amendment no. 3 will be issued for clarification.

Question 2: Section B.3(d) – VAT. Are all shipments coming from/going to outside EEC countries? We consider that international shipments going outside or coming from outside EEC countries are not affected by VAT. How do reflect this in the offer? Are any shipments coming from/going to other EEC countries?

Answer 2: For purposes of completing Sections B.5, B.6, B.7, B.8, B.9 and B.10, Offerors should include VAT for all line items. However, at the time of issuing the individual task orders, it will be determined whether or not VAT applies to that specific shipment in accordance with Spanish VAT law.

Question 3: Section B.4(e) – Should we indicate each price separately from the above? Where should we indicate it?

Answer 3: The cost of these accessorial services should be incorporated into the corresponding line items. Amendment no. 3 will be issued for clarification.

Question 4: Who is booking the outbound container? If a different company, what expenses are included? Could you explain the protocol for inbound and outbound containers and what expenses will be included and what will not?

Answer 4: Upon request by the Government the Offeror will be responsible for booking required services for inbound and outbound containers. Expenses will be reimbursed based on actual cost per shipment. See Question/Answer no. 1 of the Q&A record of December 20, 2016. Amendment #3 will be issued for clarification.

Question 5: Are there only transportations from and to Madrid?

Answer 5: No.

Question 6: Section D.6(g) – Special boxing requirements for vehicles. Should we give a price for this? Where do we indicate it?

Answer 6: Please see Amendment no. 1 and Question/Answer no. 7 of the Q&A record of December 13, 2016

Question 7: Could you provide us with guidelines/instructions for registration in SAM?

Answer 7: For help with SAM registration, please visit the Federal Service Desk website at http://www.fsd.gov or contact the Federal Service Desk by phone at (866) 606-8220.

Question 8: What is the deadline for submission of questions under this solicitation?

Answer 8: The deadline is December 30, 2016. No more questions will be accepted after this date.

December 27, 2016