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The U.S Embassy, Islamabad announces opportunity for the Open Market Vendors to participate in the bidding of “Supply of Telehandler”. It will be a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order and bids from all potential offerors will be accepted based on the assurance of genuine product, delivery time and competitive pricing. The vendors dealing in the similar trade are required to participate in this Solicitation, thus maintenance and after Sale Services could easily be rendered by them.

Mode of Payment:

Payment will be processed through EFT within 30 days of the date that a correct invoice conforming to the provisions of the Purchase Order is received at the US Embassy, Islamabad Warehouse and satisfactory completion of the delivery of acceptable items.

b) Period of Performance/ Delivery Address:

- The delivery is required to be made within 01 month (this can be discussed with the awardee vendor) after receiving the approved Purchase Order.

- Vendor can deliver the required Telehandler on the following addresses:

a. OCONUS: U.S Embassy, Club Road, Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad.

b. CONUS: IKUN, LLC. Route 130, Unit 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902.

- Contact us at least three working days prior to delivery date and provide with full name/s (as written on NIC) of the person, driver/helper who will deliver the stuff, along with particulars of Purchase Order, vehicle/s to be used like make, model, color and license plate (registration) number, in case the vendor is OCONUS.

c. Inspection & Acceptance:

A Government representative will inspect the Telehandler at the time of delivery or later to determine the quality, acceptability and payment shall be released accordingly. Any discrepancies i.e. change in specs, damaged parts or operation’s failure shall cause the return to the vendor without entertaining the payment claim.

Evaluation Criteria:

The opportunity will be awarded on the basis of “Lowest Price Technical Acceptability”.

Quote Submission’s Due Date:

No Quote will be accepted after September 07, 2023. The bids are required to be submitted via email to following email addresses:

AliZ4@state.gov & Islamabad_GSO_Procurement@state.gov

Other Requirements:

a. Prepare your quotation on your company letterhead in accordance with the requested details of this RFQ.

b. Include list of your clients, you sold similar items within the last two years.

c. Include below information in bid:

i Delivery Period after receiving of Purchase Order.

ii Bid must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation.

iii Acceptance of our Net 30 days Payment terms.

iv Valid DUNS Number and SAM Registration is required.

d. Bidder must have a physical business address and good financial health in order to get this opportunity awarded.

e. Please provide reference of our Request Number 19PK3323Q1139 in all your correspondence regarding this request for price quotation.

f. Please note that U.S. Embassy is exempted from taxes, therefore, submit a Tax-Free Quote.

g. The Embassy needs the delivery detailed in 2(b) above and WILL NOT provide any Custom Clearance related documents in case of import clearance.

h. The Embassy may only provide the Tax Exemption Certificate from Ministry of Foreign Affairs after receiving the PROFORMA Invoice and it may take time of 60 – 90 days. The vendor/ firm will be responsible to get the Zero-Rated Certificate from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).