Questions_-_Bus_Wrap_Ads_-_6MAR19.docx

Questions - NM Bus Wrap Advertising – W912J3-19-Q-DJ02

1. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, if similar services have been performed in the past, or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract or task order number?

The incumbent contractor is Templeton Marketing. This is not a new requirement, the NM National Guard has advertised on NM bus routes in the past. The current, expiring purchase order is W912J318P0046.

2. Can companies from Outside USA apply for this? (like from India or Canada) No; In accordance with (IAW) FAR 19.001, “Concern” means any business entity organized for profit (even if its ownership is in the hands of a nonprofit entity) with a place of business located in the United States or its outlying areas and that makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes and/or use of American products, material and/or labor, etc. “Concern” includes but is not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, or cooperative. For the purpose of making affiliation findings (see 19.101) any business entity, whether organized for profit or not, and any foreign business entity, i.e., any entity located outside the United States and its outlying areas.

3. Will we need to come over there for meetings?

No; proof of performance will be submitted to via email. The Government will not reimburse any travel expenses.

4. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like from India or Canada) Yes; as long as the minimum wage is met IAW the Service Contract Act (SCA).

5. Can we submit the proposals via email?

Yes; proposals will be accepted via email.

6. Can the quote be submitted via fax?

Yes; although email is the preferred delivery method.

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