Questions_ _Answers_of_SSU40014R0009.pdf

Questions & Answers Raised Against SSU40014R0009 For Motor Vehicles Purchase

1- Question: Please clarify if you require Petrol Land Cruiser Prados and a Diesel Land Cruiser GXR. In all probability we will only be able to supply diesel models, will you consider diesel models?

Answer: The fuel required for the eight (8) Prados or equal is petrol (Benzene) only and the fuel required for the one (1) Land cruiser or equal is Diesel only.

2- Question: Our stock models are not available for export to Sudan due to local regulations and would need to supply vehicles from factory which would effectively mean a minimum 6 month delivery schedule starting from the end of the month that the contract is signed. Please confirm you would be willing to consider such a delivery period?

Answer: The delivery time required is within 90 days from award of a contract, more than 90 days delivery time is unacceptable.

3- Question: Will you accept submittal of our offer via e-mail or do you require submittal by hardcopy?

Answer: This is sealed offer, and as indicated on the solicitation, offers should be put in a sealed envelope and sent to address as stated on the solicitation either by hand delivery or by courier service

(submission of offers by e mail will not be accepted)

4- Question: Please confirm whether you require DAP (Delivery at Place)?

Answer: Yes, DAP (delivered at place) to US Embassy premises, Khartoum, Sudan is the delivery term required.

5- Question: Please confirm the validity required for our offer.

Answer: Offers are required to be valid for at least 1 month from closing time/date of the solicitation.

6-Question: Are you willing to accept 8 grand Cherokee Laredo instead of the 8 Prado's ?

Answer: The vehicles offered must meet all requirements as stated throughout the solicitation in order to be eligible for contract award.

7- Question: Can we submit 2 options in 2 separate offers?

Answer: Yes, Offeror may submit more than one offer for different options; also offeror may submit an offer for one or more than one line item.

8- Question: Do you want left or right driving steering?

Answer: Left hand driving steering is the required type.

9- Question: Will you accept other types of vehicles with the same capacity of land cruiser? Such as

Ford, Chevrolet or Nissan?

Answer: See response to question number 6.

10-Question: Will you accept partial delivery for the vehicles?

Answer: No partial delivery will not be accepted, Awardee should deliver all the vehicles together.

11- Question: Shall we quote for vehicles without the accessories you requested like the Cameras and

Combo CD system?

Answer: Offerors should submit their offers with specifications and accessories requested, offers without the specifications and accessories will be rejected.

12- Question: What is the US Embassy payment term?

Answer: The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act

(31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

13-Question: what the type of vehicles US Embassy intends to purchase? Soft skin body or armored?

Answer: The required type of nine (9) vehicles is soft skin body.

14- Questions: Will you accept delivery to Port Sudan instead of Khartoum?

Answer: The delivery location is to US Embassy Premises- Khartoum, Sudan

15- Question: Is advanced partial payment (down payment) is possible

Answer: No, payment term is as indicated above in answering for question 12.

Thanks.

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