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Questions and Answers

Master BPA Portable Latrine, Hand Wash Station, and Grey Water Removal for Area IV

As of June 2, 2023, FAR Clause 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. Is incorporated into all Solicitations to include this solicitation and will be incorporated by Reference in any subsequent BPA.

Q1: We have a Business License of rental for Portable Latrine.

But on page 44, The Prime Contractor’s requirements is “Pick-up/Transportation/Disposal of Human Waste. (분뇨

수집/운반/처리 허가증)

Can we use the Business License of rental for Portable Latrine for this contract? or Can we use the Sub-contractor license of Pick-up/Transportation/Disposal of Human Waste?

A1: The Language is that “The Prime Contractor shall possess and maintain the current and valid required local ROK license for “Pick-up/Transportation/Disposal of Human Waste (분뇨 수집/운반/처리

허가증) issued by Daegu City or Kyongsang-do within Area IV boundary. This license shall maintain throughout the life of BPA, and a copy of it shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) as a part of technical proposal.” This is a requirement of the Prime Contractor. A license that belongs to a Sub- Contractor can not be substituted to meet this requirement.

Q2: How do we calculate the CLINs on the excel price sheet?

Quantity is showed (quantity = each * Day (unit is each day)

If we do the CLIN 1001 AA: 400 portable latrines at the prices of $6 Unit price is each day It will be like 1001AA: portable latrines 400*6= $2400 per day

A2: The unit of issue is Each/Day that represents one (1) unit Latrine or Hand Wash Station for 1 Day.

The Quantity is an estimate for the year and may be 400 for one day or 40 for 10 days or any other combination as necessary.

Q3: We would like to know if Solicitation W90VN923R0043 Master BPA Portable Latrine, Hand Wash Station, and Grey Water Removal for Area IV is a Set Aside?

A3: No Solicitation W90VN923R0043 is not set aside. Note that there are requirements for the Prime Contractor to have certain licenses and registrations with the Korean Government. Additionally, In Accordance with Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-2 (on Page 36)

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. All sources may submit a proposal or quote as applicable. However, the Republic of Korea (ROK)- United States (U.S.) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), precludes the U.S. Government from granting Invited BPA Holder or Technical Representative status to any offeror, for this requirement. All sources submitting a proposal or quote, as applicable, including U.S. sources, must already have, or obtain the requisite business licenses directly from the ROK Government, and conduct business in accordance with all applicable ROK laws, including but not limited to, rules and policies regarding labor, taxation, and immigration. Any BPA Holder not already doing business in Korea as a local source, must submit adequate verification in its initial proposal or quote, that it has the requisite authorization and capacity to compete for the requirement as a local source, and to perform the BPA as a local source. If an initial proposal does not fully demonstrate this authorization and capacity, it will not be further considered for award. Whether an offeror qualifies as a local source shall be determined by the Contracting Officer.