PreProposal_conf_Solicit_Presentation.pptx

Cell Phone Solicitation Pre-Proposal Conference August 21, 2015 9:30 a.m.

Pre-Proposal Conference Introductions Doing business with the U.S. Government is different than local practices Information given to one offeror is given to all. Record of conference proceedings will be sent to all attendees and posted to the FedBizOpps website Clarify work statement and clauses

Statements at the conference do NOT change the solicitation

How to Ask Questions This is a very formal conference.

All questions must be submitted in writing Unless question is answered specifically in the solicitation, I will respond at a later date in writing to all companies on our mailing list, as well as post to the FedBizOpps

Submission Deadline and Criteria Due date and time: September 4, 2015 at 15:00 (local time) No quotations will be accepted after this time Submissions via hardcopy:

Submissions via hardcopy (original and two copies, including all supporting documents) shall be sent to the U.S. Embassy address as indicated in Block 9 of the SF-1449.

Submissions via email:

Word or PDF of the complete quotation, including all supporting documents.

Limit file size to 5MB per email. For larger files, thumb drives, compact discs (CDs), and paper copies will also be accepted and can be mailed to address shown in Block 9 or the SF-1449.

Send to: BKKGSOProcBid@state.gov.

Complete Quotation Includes SF-1449 (blocks 17, 24 and 30). Block 24 should list the total value of the quote for the base year and the option years.

Section 1, The Schedule Section 5, Representations and Certifications Additional Information as required in Section 3.

Pricing and USG Requirements Rates/Prices are fully loaded or all inclusive rates. VAT is not applicable.

Rates for option years must be included in your offer, and not subject to renegotiation once contract is signed.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable bidder.

Requirement to obtain DUNS, NCAGE code, and SAM registration.

Award cannot be made if your company does not have an active SAM registration.

www.sam.gov

Amendment Amendment will be posted to correct one item: SIM Cards for 2G/3G Data Services for Option year 2 to increase from 400 to 700 users.

Combating Trafficking in Persons The U.S. government may terminate the clause if the contractor or subcontractor has engaged in severe forms of trafficking in persons, procured a commercial sex act, or used forced labor in the performance of the contract.

Human trafficking = recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, obtaining a person for labor services or commercial sex acts through force, fraud or coercion, for the purpose of exploitation, involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery. Includes any commercial sex act involving a minor.

Combating Trafficking in Persons Government contracts:

Prohibit contractors, contractor employees, subcontractors, subcontractor employees and their agents from:

Engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract Procuring commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract Using forced labor in the performance of the contract

Questions Please write down any questions that you may have regarding the solicitation.

Thank you!