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Questions and Answers – RFQ 19UZ8026Q0017 Q: 1. Is this solicitation intended to result in a single award or multiple awards? A: Single award. Q: 2. Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services? If so, could the Embassy please identify the incumbent contractor? A: N/A. Q: 3. Is any historical operational data available, such as shipment volumes, delivery frequency, storage utilization, average shipment weights, or estimated annual workload trends? A: Historical data is not available. Q: 4. Are offerors required to submit the resume/CV of the proposed Key Personnel (Project Manager) as part of the proposal submission? A: Follow solicitation requirement. Q: 5. Regarding the storage facility requirements referenced in the solicitation, could the Embassy please clarify the minimum expectations related to storage capacity, facility specifications, temperature/environmental controls, and security requirements? A: Offerors shall propose facilities sufficient to meet solicitation requirements. Q: 6. Regarding warehouse security requirements, would a monitored facility with controlled/restricted access be acceptable, or are dedicated on-site security personnel and contractor-owned camera/security systems required? A: Controlled/restricted access with adequate monitoring is acceptable. Q: 7. On Page 14, the solicitation references fire insurance rating organization statements regarding adequacy of fire protection. Are offerors required to submit any fire safety certifications, fire inspection reports, or related documentation as part of the proposal? A: Submit available supporting documentation with the proposal. Q: 8. On Page 38, the solicitation requests evidence that the offeror operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing. Could the Embassy please clarify what specific documentation would satisfy this requirement? A: Business registration documents and company contact information are acceptable. Q: 9. Regarding Past Performance: Are commercial past performance references acceptable? Is there a minimum or maximum number of references required? Will experience as either a Prime Contractor or Subcontractor be considered acceptable? A: Commercial references are acceptable. Please refer to the solicitation for quantity requirements. Prime or Subcontractor experience is acceptable. Q: 10. On Page 38, the solicitation requests evidence that the offeror can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, licenses, and financial resources required for performance. Could the Embassy please clarify what specific supporting documentation is expected? A: Relevant licenses, equipment lists, staffing information, and financial capability documentation may be submitted. Q: 11. The solicitation states that the Contractor must hold valid licenses and documented authorization to access all areas related to diplomatic pouch operations. Are these licenses, permits, registrations, or access authorizations required at th…

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