REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) - BIS

2. Instruction to Proposers2.1. Project TitleThe project is called “Standard Development and Implementation in Afghanistan –Technical Assistance”.2.2. Examination of the Documentsofferors should carefully examine this RFP. It will be assumed that offerors have donesuch inspection and that through examinations, inquiries and investigations they havebecome familiarized with local conditions and nature of problems to be solved duringthe execution of the project.Offerors shall address all items as specified in this RFP. Failure to adhere to this formatmay disqualify an Offeror from further consideration.Submission of a proposal shall constitute evidence that the Offeror has made all theabove examinations and investigations, and is free of any uncertainty with respect toconditions that would affect the execution and completion of the project.2.3. Responsibility for CostOfferor shall be fully responsible for all costs incurred in the development andsubmission of the proposal or any cost incurred by Offeror prior to issuance of anagreement or contract. Neither AICF nor the grantee assumes any contractual obligationas a result of the issuance of the proposal request, the preparation or submission of aproposal by an Offeror, the evaluation of proposals, or final selection.2.4. ConfidentialityThe Grantee will use its best efforts to preserve the confidentiality of any businessproprietary or confidential information submitted by the Offerors, which is clearlydesignated as such by the Offeror.2.5. Language of ProposalAll proposal documents shall be prepared and submitted in English.2.6. Proposal Submission RequirementsThe Cover Letter in the proposal must be addressed to:Dr. Mujiburrahman KhateerDeputy Director GeneralAfghanistan National Standards Authority (ANSA)Address: Industrial Parks Area, Kabul – Jalalabad RoadKabul, AfghanistanAn original and two copies of the proposal must be received at the above address no laterthan 16:00 on 12 May 2009.Proposals may be either sent by mail, overnight courier, or hand-delivered. Upon timelyreceipt, all proposals become the property of the Grantee.2.7. PackagingEach proposal must be sealed to ensure confidentiality of the information. The proposalsshould be individually wrapped and sealed, and labeled for the content including4 of 9