Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the subject carrying out the Freedom 250 – Taste of America Nationwide Campaign to support the U.S. Mission Japan. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the RFQ, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the email address shown on this cover letter.
\n\nAll responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
\n\nThe U.S. Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quote at the lowest price. The U.S. Embassy Tokyo intends to award the contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
\n\nThis opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)
\n\nAll U.S. Contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective quoters are required to register prior to the submittal of quotations.
\n\nIt is recommended for oversea Contractors to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to an award of the contract.
\n\nElectronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Your quotation must be submitted electronically to Masao Chuma via email to ChumaMX@state.gov. Please ensure your email with your quote does not exceed 15MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
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\n\nAll responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
\n\nThe U.S. Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quote at the lowest price. The U.S. Embassy Tokyo intends to award the contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
\n\nThis opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)
\n\nAll U.S. Contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective quoters are required to register prior to the submittal of quotations.
\n\nIt is recommended for oversea Contractors to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to an award of the contract.
\n\nElectronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Your quotation must be submitted electronically to Masao Chuma via email to ChumaMX@state.gov. Please ensure your email with your quote does not exceed 15MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
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