- NDAA COMPLIANCE FORM – Mandatory form to be filled by the Vendors (MS Word: 61 KB)
As per recent guidance Section 889(a)(1)(B) prohibits executive agencies from entering into, or extending or renewing, a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, on or after August 13, 2020, unless an exception applies, or a waiver is granted.
This law imposes new restrictions on U.S. Government procurement practices.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Prohibits contracts with companies or entities that use covered telecommunications equipment systems, or services as a substantial or essential system component or technology.
Covered equipment includes telecommunication equipment or services and video surveillance equipment or services produced by:
- Huawei Technologies Company or
- ZTE Corporation or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities.
- Produced by Hytera Communications Corporation,
- Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or
- Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).
- SAM (System for Award Management) Registration: MANDATORY
FOR ALL ORDERS OVER $30,000
SAM REGISTRATION:
As per USG guidelines, to do business with U.S. Government, the solicitation requires your firm’s registration with System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of contract pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines.
The System for Award Management (SAM) is a central database for use by U.S. Federal Government agencies. There is NO fee to register for this site. Each vendor is responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information. Detailed information about SAM is available online at http://www.sam.gov.
Getting Started:
Kindly visit WWW.SAM.GOV for details (There is NO cost to register in SAM). The SAM registration shall be for the same name and address identified on the contract.
You must have an active registration in SAM to do business with the Federal Government for Order values over $30,000. If you have already started your registration, check your status by entering your DUNS Number or CAGE Code in the SAM Status Tracker under “Check Status” tab in SAM.GOV site. If you have not yet started your registration, please create an individual user account and log into SAM to register your entity.
a) Reference Guides:
- What is SAM (PDF: 39 KB)
- SAM Registration Guide to Start (PDF: 129 KB)
- SAM Helpful Hints for International Registrants (PDF: 123 KB)
To register in SAM, at a minimum, you will need the following information.
b) DUNS REGISTRATION:
The first step is to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, which is issued and maintained by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and verifies the existence of a business entity globally. If you do not have one, request a DUNS number for free to do business with the U.S. Federal government by visiting Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform . It takes no more than 1-2 business days to obtain a DUNS Number.
c) NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code:
If you don’t already have one, you can request an NCAGE Code online for FREE.
For companies located outside the United States (U.S.):
- Click this link for NCAGE Code Request– The online portal for international entities to request a new NATO CAGE (NCAGE) Code or submit updates to an existing NCAGE Code record.
- Follow the step-by-step instructionsfor CAGE/NCAGE/SAM.
To register in SAM, go to the SAM web portal above– select “Create User Account”. You will need your DUNS number and NCAGE code during registration (see more information above). We kindly ask for your patience during the registration process as it is not a simple task.
The attached SAM registration Guide to Start and SAM Helpful hints for International registrants have more details on SAM registration process.
Additional information can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov and at http://www.statebuy.state.gov.
- PAYMENT TERMS
Prior to performing any service or delivering any product, please ensure that you have received an awarded procurement document (example: Purchase Order, Delivery/Task Order, etc.) duly signed by the Contracting Officer. The ordering document number would read something like 191N60XXXXXXXX
The U.S. Consulate cannot pay for goods and services unless you have proof that it was ordered. Only on receipt of this document your company is authorized to perform the services or deliver the products.
The U.S. Government does not make advance payments. Payment is made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 30 days after receipt and acceptance of ordered goods/services and submission of a proper invoice.
- SUBMISSION OF INVOICES
Invoice must be in the name of “American Consulate General, Chennai”, No. 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, Chennai 600 006 (only printed invoices are accepted; hand-written invoices will not be accepted). Invoice must have both vendor’s GST Number and Consulate Chennai UIN: 3317USA00002UNE.
Invoices with company seal & signatures should be addressed to B&F section. It could either be handed over at the time of delivery or sent via e-mail to ChennaiBF@state.gov or mailed to American Consulate General at the above address. Invoices addressed to any other section may delay the payment.
