Supply and Installation of Various Laboratory Equipment (Roads related), Associated Training and Related Services

Government of Nepal Ministry of Finance MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT NEPAL (A joint Initiative of the Government of Nepal and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, USA) Specific Procurement Notice First Date of Publication: 26 April 2019 Invitation for Bids for Procurement of "Supply and Installation of Various Laboratory Equipment (Roads related), Associated Training and Related Services" Ref: MCA-N/RMP/CB/002 1. The United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation ("MCC") and the Government of Nepal (the "Government" or "GoN") have entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact for Millennium Challenge Account assistance to help facilitate poverty reduction through economic growth in Nepal (the "Compact") in the amount of approximately USD 500 million ("MCC Funding"). The Government, acting through Millennium Challenge Account -Nepal ("MCA Entity" or the "Purchaser"), intends to apply a portion of the MCC Funding to eligible payments under a contract for which this Invitation for Bids ("IFB") is issued. Any payments made by the MCA Entity under the proposed contract will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Compact and related documents, including restrictions on the use and distribution of MCC Funding. No party other than the Government and the MCA Entity shall derive any rights from the Compact or have any claim to the proceeds of MCC Funding. The Compact and its related documents can be found on the MCC website (www.mcc.gov) and on the website of the MCA Entity at https://mcanp.org/. 2. In issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB), the GoN is represented by the Millennium Challenge Account - Nepal (MCA-Nepal). 3. This IFB follows the General Procurement Notice 3.1 that appeared in dgMarket on 7 April 2019, UNDB Online on 4 April 2019, the MCA Entity's website https://mcanp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/General_Procurement_Notice-GPN-3.1.pdf on 4 April 2019, and local newspapers Kantipur on 4 April 2019. 4. The Purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities ("Bidders") for the Procurement of "Supply and Installation of Various Laboratory Equipment, Associated Training and Related Services". More details on these goods and related services are provided in the Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specifications in the bidding document associated with this IFB (the "Bidding Document"). 5. A Supplier will be selected under the Competitive Bidding, the evaluation procedure for which is described in this Bidding Document, in accordance with the "MCC Program Procurement Guidelines," which are provided on the MCC website (www.mcc.gov/ppg). The selection process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award. 6. Bidders interested in submitting a Bid should register their interest by sending an e-mail, giving full contact details of the Bidder, to the following point of contact. This will ensure that the Bidders receive the bidding document and updates regarding this IFB. Millennium Challenge Account - Nepal (MCA-Nepal) Hotel Yak & Yeti Convention Center, second floor, Durbar Marg Kathmandu, Nepal. Attention: Procurement Agent Email: contact@example.gov Subject: Procurement of Supply and Installation of Various Laboratory Equipment, Associated Training and Related Services (MCA-N/RMP/CB/002) For Specific Procurement Notice, please visit: https://mcc.dgmarket.com/tender/27929637 DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. FOR UPDATES ON THIS SOLICITATION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE LINK PROVIDED. THIS PROCUREMENT IS NOT CONDUCTED UNDER THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS, IS NOT ADMINISTERED BY THE US GOVERNMENT, AND THE RESULTING AWARD WILL BE MADE BY THE COUNTRY INDICATED IN THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT