5 FAH-2 H-760
PROCUREMENT
(CT:TEL-77; 04-16-2019)
(Office of Origin: IRM/FO/ITI/LWS)
5 FAH-2 H-761 FUNDING SUPPLEMENTAL
COMPONENTS
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
If additional equipment, not provided by Radio Programs
Branchs (RPB) life-cycle replacement program, such as radios, antennas, and
batteries is required, then post must arrange for funding using post or
regional bureau funds.
5 FAH-2 H-762 Purchasing GUIDANCE
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
Prior to purchasing any radio equipment, post's
Information Management (IM) must consult with RPB and their Regional
Information Management Center (RIMC) for guidance regarding:
(1) The suitability of proposed equipment for intended
use;
(2) Frequency bands;
(3) Spare inventory;
(4) Existing Department of State contract vehicles (local
vendors may not be able to provide all radio features required); and
(5) Maintenance support
5 FAH-2 H-763 A/OPE/AQM RESPONSIBILITY
(CT:TEL-77; 04-16-2019)
a. A/OPE/AQM is
responsible for assistance in ordering radio equipment, either with bureau or
post funds. Upon post providing a fund citation via the Integrated Logistics
Management System (ILMS) (Ariba), A/OPE/AQM will
submit the order for the post and advise the vendor of the method for shipment
as prescribed by the post.
b. If the vendor is to ship the equipment via
Department shipping channels, post must provide funds to cover the cost of
shipment. The correct address for shipment through Department channels is:
A/LM/OPS/SL
10A
10377 Mordor Drive
Lorton22079
5 FAH-2 H-764 PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE TO
OTHER AGENCIES
(CT:TEL-77; 04-16-2019)
Agencies may provide a fund citation to A/OPE/AQM via ILMS (Ariba) which must include the
list of products and/or services desired. The fund citation should include the
estimated cost of the product or services as well as shipping and applicable
surcharges i.e. Working Capital Fund and A/OPE/AQM
surcharges. The shipping destination and any special handling requirements
must also be identified in the requisition. If you have discussed this project
with an A/OPE/AQM contracting officer,
please include his/her name in the comments section of Ariba.
5 FAH-2 H-765 THROUGH H-769 UNASSIGNED