The U.S Embassy in Pretoria South Africa issues this RFQ – PR12038939 for SA electrical socket outlets:
Electrical sockets: South Africa, India 16 ampere 230V GFCI outlet – PART no 73225X45 or equivalent
Quantity: 850 (See attachment.)
Please indicate the expected delivery date/lead time on your quote.
If shipping from a location outside the United States and outside of South Africa, door-to-door delivery charges, directly to our warehouse at 30 Gemsbok Street, Koedoespoort, Pretoria, South Africa 0186 must be included. (You will be provided with a Certificate A for exemption of local customs duties and taxes if shipping from outside the borders of South Africa)
If shipping from within the US, please include shipping charges to our freight forwarders in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
If shipping within South Africa please include your delivery charge, if applicable to Koedoespoort, Pretoria.
Closing date and time for receiving your quote is 22 September 2023 (kindly be advised that NO late quotes will be accepted). Please indicate when sending your quote if you have stock. If not please provide the estimated lead time to receive stock.
Quotes must be sent via email to: nagleym@state.gov & kriekjx@state.gov with quote reference (PR12038939)
U.S Government Payment terms:
Note that NO DEPOSIT payments will be authorized.
The Embassy issues only fixed priced contracts; therefore, you must confirm that your prices will remain fixed. The US Embassy will make no provision for fluctuations in price or exchange rates after the order has been placed. If your price is dependent on these fluctuations, you MUST make provision for possible increases in your quoted price.
Available Payment methods:
EFT – Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after delivery of goods and/or services AND receipt of invoice, whichever is later.
Kindly be advised that as a Diplomatic Mission we represent the U.S. Government and are unable to sign any legal documents, including credit applications and T’s & C’s. By submitting a quote, you waiver any such requirement.
SAM registration:
Please take note that it is essential that your company is registered on the DUNS and SAM database. Your proof of registration and your DUNS number must be included with your quote submission. Please note that your invoice will not be paid until your SAM registration reflects as “active”. Go to www.sam.gov for guidelines and registration.
U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889(a)(1)(B) – Please complete the form and submit with the tender
The US Government’s Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has been updated with new clauses and provisions, per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889(a)(1)(B), that impact the U.S. Government entering new or extending current contracts, purchase orders, task/delivery orders, purchase card orders, petty cash purchases, Blanket Purchase Agreement or any other acquisition method. These newly introduced FAR clauses will have impact on any acquisition made by the U.S. Government no matter the acquisition value.
We kindly request you to read FAR clause 52.204-25 (PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)) carefully and complete the following FAR Provision 52.204-24 (REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)) and 52.204-26 (COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)) on the enclosed form.
Additional information about covered telecommunication equipment or services you may find in FAR subpart 4.21 on the following internet site: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-4-administrative-and-information-matters#id19899A00RSK
There are several terms and phrases in Section 889 with which you must be familiar. These are described in 52.204.25(a).
Exclusions are described in clause 52.204.25(c). Complete page 1 and tick the applicable boxes on pages 2 and 4.