Reference No: RFP_20264_16_743B_Provision of on-site assessments of weapons and Ammunition storage facilities in Mali Subject: Clarifications #1 Dear Offerors, Please note the below raised questions and UNOPS official responses in connection to the aforementioned Request for Proposal. Q1. Appendix 2 lists the types of project and locations for conducting assessments. There appear to be multiple locations within Gao and Timbuktu however we would like to know whether these fall within the urban area or within the region in general. If the latter please can you provide the specific locations for each? A1. All the locations for conducting assessments in Gao and Timbuktu are in urban areas and not within the wider-region. Q2. In addition to the sites within Gao and Timbuktu, there are a further 8 locations in Gossi, Lere, Gourman Rharous, Bourem, Taoussa, Labbenzanga. Are you able to provide any further information regarding secure locations, for example MINUSMA Camp, MDF Camp, National Gendarmerie base for the Assessment teams to overnight should this be required? A2. The only MINUSMA Camps are in Gossi and Ansonga and these camps are used for the sole purpose of accommodating troops - although overnight accommodation for Assessment teams might be possible if the visitors have their own tents. The National Gendarmerie has some compounds/offices in the aforementioned locations but they are not set up with overnight accommodation for visitors. UNMAS Mali would seek to support wherever possible but offeror's should plan to make their own independent overnight accommodation arrangements. Q3. Please confirm that fees to be paid to Liaison Officers are per day? A3. The fee is per day Q4. Are UNMAS able to arrange permissions to fly to the more remote locations? A4. The only 2 (two) remote locations where MINUSMA flies to are Ansongo (twice a week) and Gossi (once a week). UNMAS Mali can arrange permission to fly to these two locations. Q5. Will accommodation/space be allocated in the MINUSMA camp in Timbuktu? A5. No this will not be possible Q6. Please confirm whether MINUSMA or MDF operate regular convoys to the following locations: Gossi, Lere, Gourman Rharous, Bourem, Taoussa, Labbenzanga A6. MINUSMA has periodic convoys to Gossi, Lere and Ansongo. UNMAS Mali has no visibility about MDF convoys. .