SWHARC15R0001_Q_and_A.pdf

SWHARC15R0001 - Questions and Answers

(1) Can a small DPM shipment be forwarded as LCL? Or must it be loaded in a FCL container regardless the size and weight?

Yes, It can be loaded in a FCL container regardless the size and weight.

(2) Is it possible to extend the minimum weight per shipment to the exports by sea freight?

No. It is not possible to change the minimum weight in this contract.

(3) For billing purposes:

a) Will the exchange rate (Dollar-Peso) be provided by the US Embassy?

No, is the rate of exchange from Banco de la Nacion

b) Or should the official rate established on daily basis by Banco de la Nación Argentina be applicable?

Yes, it is the one from the Banco de la Nacion official exchange rate in effect the day an invoice is issued.

c) Will invoices be paid within the term of 30 days upon their submission?

Yes

(4) In an export, must be net weight be informed to the client prior to the lift-vans loading at origin residence?

Yes

(5) Based on block 25 of this Solicitation, would the Regional Procurement Support authorize transfers of funds in US currency to an account at Banco de la Nación Argentina, Miami Branch, when exceptionally required to pay for, e.g.: freight charges payable at destination by decision of the shipping or the airlines?

If the current conditions change, the U.S Embassy will do an amendment to the contract in order to contemplate that option.

(6) Can you advise if there are any international transportation requirements as part of this RFP? Specifically, shipments to/from Buenos Aires and the US or other countries? If so, can you indicate modes or volumes? From reading the details it sounds like there is a lot of local movement, clearance, packing services, etc. The RFP mentions several sentences about ocean transport minimum sizes but does not indicate specifics on the transportation requirements. Will transportation pricing be required as part of the submission? If so, can you direct me to where this would be needed in the reply?

The international transportation requirements can be found in sections B (j) of the amended solicitation posted in Fedbizopps. They are treated as reimbursables so rates do not need to be quoted.

(7) On page 5 of 67, point (a) Packing Services (2) UAB and general effects. Please tell me what UAB stands for.

UAB stands for unaccompanied air baggage. It is the approximately 250 lb. shipment that American officers and staff can send to their next posting. This is treated as a reimbursable ítem (see sections B (j) of the amended solicitation posted in Fedbizopps.