The document serves as an amendment to the solicitation 72066825Q00021 for Diesel fuel procurement by the U.S. Government, specifically USAID/South Sudan. The amendment extends the bid closing date to January 16, 2025, at 1700 local Juba time and increases the quantity from 300,000 to 600,000 liters. Additionally, it introduces evaluation factors that dictate how bids should be assessed, emphasizing technical merit over price. The evaluation will focus on the bidder's prior experience and past performance in similar projects within South Sudan or U.S. embassies, with a scoring system that includes confidence ratings from substantial to limited. Price realism is also considered, requiring bidders to reflect understanding of project costs. Overall, this document outlines critical modifications to the solicitation and establishes criteria for award to ensure the U.S. Government receives the best value in this procurement process.
USAID/South Sudan issued Request for Quotation No. 72066825Q00021 for the procurement of 300,000 liters of duty-free diesel fuel. The RFQ details the submission deadline of January 9, 2025, and stipulates that late proposals will not be accepted. Potential vendors must provide fixed-price quotations in USD and ensure their offers remain valid for at least 30 days post-deadline. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt and acceptance of goods, with no advance payment permitted.
The bid must include essential documentation such as a Tax Clearance Certificate and a Provisional Bill of Lading to comply with the Republic of South Sudan's requirements. Vendors must also be registered in the SAM database to be eligible for award. The successful bidder will be selected based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, and all bids must avoid excessive decimal pricing. This solicitation exemplifies USAID's procurement processes under federal guidelines, emphasizing compliance and competitive pricing for essential supplies in South Sudan.