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Embassy of the United States of America

P.O. Box 199

Mbabane

Swaziland

April 11, 2008

Solicitation Number S-WZ600-08-R-504 for local guard service

Dear Sir or Madam:

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

· Section B.2.2 – the contractor is liable for any severance pay to employees. Include severance pay as part of the hourly rate.

· Section G.2 – note recent changes for invoice format.

· Section H.7.7 – the Government will be able to assist in the duty-free importation of equipment for this contract.

· Section L – instructions for preparing a proposal are found in L.1. Also, there will be a site visit and pre-proposal conference held in Mbabane at the U.S. Embassy on May 7l, 2008. If you are interested in attending, please notify us after you read the solicitation. Please note that any required visas, hotel reservations, and transportation are your responsibility.

· Section L.1.3.3(b). 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.

· Section M.2 – the compensation plan required in L.1.3.4(b) shall be a factor in determining technical acceptability of a proposal.

For your information, the current contractor is Swaziland Security Academy, Mbabane Industrial Site, PO Box A179, Mbabane, Swaziland. Current hourly rates are as follows:

Guard US$9.71;

Driver US$11.52;

Senior Guard US$11.52;

Surveillance Detection Specialist US$12.89;

Surveillance Detection Supervisor US$26.58;

L. G. Supervisor US$12.89.

Any questions must be sent to the contracting Officer in writing. Questions may be faxed to Country code 268, 404-3323 The Embassy appreciates your interest in this solicitation.

Anthony Loh

Contracting Officer

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