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5 FAH-2 H-760 

PROCUREMENT

(CT:TEL-80;   02-01-2023)
(Office of Origin:   IRM/FO/ITI/LWS)

5 FAH-2 H-761  FUNDING SUPPLEMENTAL COMPONENTS

(CT:TEL-80;   02-01-2023)

If additional equipment, not provided by Radio Programs Branch’s (RPB) life-cycle replacement program, such as radios, antennas, and batteries is required, 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:

U.S. Department of State

(Post Name)

A/LM/OPS/SL

SA-10A

10377 Mordor Drive

Lorton, VA 22079

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

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