Attachment 4: Questions and Answers

19GE5026A0155 – Attachment 4 - Questions and Answers (Q&A) Q1: Since the requirement includes completed armored vehicles, ballistic materials/glazing, technical documentation, and delivery to Quito, Ecuador, can you confirm whether the contractor is expected to obtain any U.S. Department of State/DDTC export authorization or export license prior to shipment?
A1: Yes. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all applicable U.S. export-control laws and regulations and for obtaining any required export licenses, permits, or authorizations prior to shipment of the completed armored vehicles and associated equipment to Quito, Ecuador.
The Contractor shall determine the applicable export-control classification for the completed vehicles, ballistic components, technical documentation, and associated equipment, and shall obtain any required authorization from the appropriate U.S. Government agency.
Any applicable licensing exemption or license exception must be properly documented and supported by the relevant regulatory requirements. The Contractor shall anticipate and coordinate regarding any proposed reliance on an export authorization involving U.S. Government participation or written direction. All applicable export compliance requirements shall be satisfied prior to shipment and shall be included in the Contractor's proposed price and delivery schedule. Q2: Related to Q1, if an export authorization is required, could you also confirm whether the Government will provide any supporting documentation for the end user, duty-free customs clearance, importation, or any related INL coordination?
A2: INL, in coordination with the Ecuadorian National Police (ENP), will provide the required information for this process. Also, INL will work with the relevant Government of Ecuador agencies to obtain a tax exemption (duty-free clearance process) before the vehicles arrive in Ecuador. The contractor shall provide the contracting officer's representative (COR) with all documentation required for this process.
Regarding delivery, Section (iv) of the combined synopsis/solicitation for this contract states that delivery and acceptance are F.O.B. destination, equivalent to

19GE5026A0155 – Attachment 4 - Questions and Answers (Q&A) the Incoterm DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). The contractor is therefore responsible for all logistics and customs brokerage costs associated with delivering the vehicles to the final delivery location in Quito, Ecuador.