PA Government Services, Inc., Procurement Services Agent (PSA) to Alexandria Water Company (AWCO) in the Arab Republic of Egypt, requests bids from U.S. firms only who can qualify through experience in providing similar equipment. The required equipment consists of: 52 business computers of various categories; 50 uninterruptible power supply units; and various computer related spare parts; to be furnished and delivered to CIP Destination AWCO, Alexandria, Arab Republic of Egypt. Bidder must have representation for supply of spare parts and service in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The successful bidder will sign a fixed price Host Country Contract (HCC) with AWCO. Payment will be made in U.S. dollars by USAID/Egypt through a direct Letter of Commitment. Interested firms may obtain copies of the Invitation for Bid Document (IFB263-0270-8HC) from PA Government Services, Inc.; 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20006-4506; Attn.: Mr. Forrest Tinsler; Fax No.: (202)-442-2406 or e-mail
[email protected]. The IFB document is expected as soon as possible after publication of this notice. Bidders will be given 30 days from the date of issuance of the IFB to prepare and submit their bids. A public bid opening will be held at the time, date and address specified in the IFB document. Late submission of bids will not be considered. Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum of 120 days from the date set for bid opening. PA Government Services, Inc., the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the U.S. Agency for International Development encourage, and welcome in this activity the participation, to the fullest extent possible, of minorities and women both as individuals and as members of contracting or, subcontracting firms. In this respect, it is anticipated that the prime contractor will make every practicable use of such personnel and firms. Contact Point: Mr. Forrest Tinlser, PA Government Services, Inc. Procurement & Logistics Specialist Tel.: 202-442-2061, fax: 202-442-2406 or e-mail:
[email protected]. For technical questions, contact Nahla Taha Hassan, fax: 011-20-3-381-6665, or e-mail:
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