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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

· SF 1449 cover sheet

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 191T7023Q0002, Prices, Block 23

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 191T7023Q0002, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

· Attachments to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government:

Attachment 1 - Technical Specifications Attachment 2 – Design & Pictures Attachment 3 - Contractor Furnished Materials

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

· Contract Clauses

· Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions

· Solicitation Provisions

· Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 4 - Evaluation Factors

· Evaluation Factors

· Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

· Representations and Certifications

· Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 191T7023Q0002,

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall provide, install, and maintain residential security systems at properties leased and/or owned by the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy.

The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for 12 months, with four, one-year option to renew. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract.

JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 VICTIMS HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF 2010 NOTICE: UNLESS A WAIVER OR EXCEPTION APPLIES, PAYMENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROCUREMENT ARE SUBJECT TO AN EXCISE TAX OF 2% PERSUANT TO 26 U.S.C. 5000C.

2. PRICING

This is a fixed-price indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery contract with four one-year options.

(a) The Contractor shall provide the services for the base period of the contract at the rates shown below and any option years exercised by the Government.

(b) The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not guaranteed by this contract.

(c) The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services as specified in this contract. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. Except as specified in the Delivery-Order Limitations clause or in the paragraph below, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued/ordered.

(d) The prices listed below shall in include all labor, materials, overhead, and profit.

(e) Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

(f) The Government will make payment in local currency, Euro.

2.1 Base Year Prices

Option Term Twelve (12) month period after Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued (See section 1, Continuation to SF-1449, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Paragraph 1.2 for a detailed Description of Services) a – Standard Services

Total *

30/sq.mt.

30/sq.mt.

20/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

5/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

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5/ea

5/ea

10/ea

15/ea

50/ea

30/ea

50/ea

30/ea

15/ea

15/ea

10/ea

20/ea

20/ea

15/ea

20/ea

5/ea

20/ea

5/ea

b - Additional and Emergency Services

Regular Business Hours

40/hr

After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays

30/hr

*This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance.

If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

2.1.2. Minimum/Maximum

During the base year of the contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of Euro 80.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed Euro 225,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

2.2 Option 1 Year Prices

In consideration of satisfactory performance of all service required under this contract, the fixed-price for Option Year 1 of the contract is:

(See section 1, Continuation to SF-1449, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Paragraph 1.2 for a detailed Description of Services) a – Standard Services

Total*

30/sq.mt.

30/sq.mt.

20/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

5/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

5/ea

5/ea

5/ea

10/ea

15/ea

50/ea

30/ea

50/ea

30/ea

15/ea

15/ea

10/ea

20/ea

20/ea

15/ea

20/ea

5/ea

20/ea

5/ea

b - Additional and Emergency Services

40/hr

30/hr

*This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance.

If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

2.2.1. Minimum/Maximum

During the first option year contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of Euro 80.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed Euro 225,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

2.3 Option 2 Year Prices

In consideration of satisfactory performance of all service required under this contract, the fixed-price for Option Year 2 of the contract is:

(See section 1, Continuation to SF-1449, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Paragraph 1.2 for a detailed Description of Services) a – Standard Services

Total*

30/sq.mt.

30/sq.mt.

20/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

5/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

5/ea

5/ea

5/ea

10/ea

15/ea

30/ea

50/ea

30/ea

50/ea

15/ea

15/ea

10/ea

20/ea

20/ea

15/ea

20/ea

20/ea

100/ea

5/ea

b - Additional and Emergency Services

40/hr

30/hr

*This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance.

If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

2.3.1. Minimum/Maximum

During the second option year contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of Euro 80.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed Euro 220,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

2.4 Option 3 Year Prices

In consideration of satisfactory performance of all service required under this contract, the fixed-price for Option Year 3 of the contract is:

(See section 1, Continuation to SF-1449, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Paragraph 1.2 for a detailed Description of Services) a – Standard Services

Total *

30/sq.mt.

30/sq.mt.

20/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

5/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

5/ea

5/ea

5/ea

10/ea

15/ea

30/ea

50/ea

30/ea

50/ea

15/ea

15/ea

10/ea

20/ea

20/ea

15/ea

20/ea

5/ea

20/ea

5/ea

b - Additional and Emergency Services

40/hr

30/hr

*This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance.

If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

2.4.1. Minimum/Maximum

During the third option year contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of Euro 80.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed Euro 220,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

2.5 Option 4 Year Prices

In consideration of satisfactory performance of all service required under this contract, the fixed-price for Option Year 4 of the contract is:

(See section 1, Continuation to SF-1449, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Paragraph 1.2 for a detailed Description of Services) a – Standard Services

30/sq.mt.

30/sq.mt.

20/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

5/ea

30/sq.mt.

10/sq.mt.

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

4/ea

5/ea

5/ea

5/ea

10/ea

15/ea

30/ea

50/ea

30/ea

50/ea

15/ea

15/ea

10/ea

20/ea

20/ea

15/ea

20/ea

5/ea

20/ea

5/ea

b - Additional and Emergency Services

40/hr

30/hr

*This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance.

If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

2.5.1. Minimum/Maximum

During the fourth option year contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of Euro 80.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed Euro 220,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

2.6 GRAND TOTAL PRICE

Base Year Total

Option Year 1 Total

Option Year 2 Total

Option Year 3 Total

Option Year 4 Total

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER 191T7023Q0002

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

The Contractor shall provide, install, and maintain residential security systems for each US Government owned and/or leased residence and office location in Rome, Italy that are covered under this contract.

1.2. FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS

1.2.1 DESCRIPTION

The Contractor shall provide, install, various residential security systems, consisting of the following. Detailed technical specifications for each system are included in the Attachment 1, and standard designs and pictures in the Attachment 2 of this contract:

1 – Window Fix Grillwork: furnishing and installation of a window fix grillwork, with anti-rust treatment and furnace painting. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm.

2 – Gated Openable Grillwork with a Lock: furnishing and installation of a gated grill works, with anti-rust treatment and furnace painting. The grill shall be equipped with a triple action locking mechanism. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm.

2a - Triple Bolt Grill Lock: furnishing and installation of a triple bolt grill lock, equipped with European cylinder, 3 keys for each lock, or a mono key that shall open all grilles.

3 - Gated Grillwork with Immediate Release Mechanism (IRM): furnishing and installation of grill equipped with IRM. The release system shall be installed in a position that no one could open it from the outside. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm.

4 - Rolling Down Metal Shutters (Serranda): furnishing and installation of rolling down metal shutters, with anti-rust treatment and furnace painting. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm.

4a- Electric Motors for Rolling Down Metal Shutters: furnishing and installation of electric motors for rolling down metal shutters, equipped with manual action in the event of a power blackout, including electrical connections and buttons for damper operation.

5 – Metal Folding Shutters (Persiana): furnishing and installation of metal folding shutters equipped with triple action locking system, European cylinder, 3 keys for each lock, or a mono key that shall open all shutters. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm.

6- Metal Folding Shutter with IRM system (Persiana): furnishing and installation of a grill equipped with IRM. The release system shall be installed in a position that no one could open it from the outside. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm.

7-8-9 - Armored Door (single leaf, double leaf, oversize leaf - over 100x240 cm): furnishing and installation of a new manufactured armored door.

10-11-12 - Armored Door Built in Existing Door (single leaf, double leaf, oversize leaf - over 100x240 cm): furnishing and installation of a new manufactured armored door built in an existing door.

13-14 - Safe Haven Door (single leaf - not over 90x220 cm; and over 90x200 cm): furnishing and installation of a new manufactured safe haven door.

15 - Metal Peephole: furnishing and installation of a metal 180-degree peephole viewer.

16- Internal Deadbolt Lock Welded: furnishing and installation deadbolt lock welded.

17- External Deadbolt Lock: furnishing and installation of an external deadbolt locks on an existing armored door.

18 - Two Deadbolt Locks: furnishing and installation of two deadbolt locks for each rolling down metal shutter (Serranda) or folding shutter (Persiana) with 2 keys for each lock.

19 - Metal Folding Shutter (Persiana) Lock Change: furnishing and installation of a lock with European cylinder, a mono key, and 2 keys for each lock.

20 – Replacement of European Cylinder: furnishing and installation of a new European cylinder, with 5 keys.

21 – Replacement of European Cylinder Core Only: furnishing and installation of a European cylinder core, with 5 keys.

22 - 23 Replacement of Two or More European Cylinder/Core Only in the Same Apartment, Building or Compound: furnishing and installation of two or more European cylinders or cores cylinder. The additional installation shall be performed on the same day within the same apartment, or building, or compound with 5 keys each.

The price shall be calculated as an incremental cost to be added to the base price (CLIN 20 or 21): e.g., base price for the first installed cylinder/core (CLIN 20 or 21) plus price for each additional installed cylinder or core (CLIN 22 - 23).

24 – Replacement of Metal Shutter/Grills with European Cylinder: furnishing and installation of metal shutter/grills/with a European cylinder, with 2 mono keys that will open all shutters/grills.

25 - Replacement of Embassy Supplied Cylinder/Core: installation only of a cylinder/core furnished by the US Embassy.

26 - Replacement of a Complete Lock Change on Armored Door: furnishing and installation of all-inclusive lock on an armored door. This service shall include a mechanism hardware lock, European cylinder, defender, anti-shock, ball grip, and 5 keys.

27 - Antishock System: furnishing and installation of an antishock system including a defender.

28 – Additional Key: furnishing and installation of additional key.

29 – Replacement of Existing Door Lock: furnishing and installation of a single door lock.

30 – Replacement of Defender on Door’s Lock: furnishing and installation of single defender door’s lock.

31 - Internal Door Bars: furnishing and installation of internal door bars to secure the door both on the bottom and top of the door frame (triple action bolt).

32 - Armored Door Maintenance: technician assistance in the event of door malfunctioning, repairs, and/or need of realignment.

33- Emergency Opening Services: technician assistance when a resident is locked out from his/her apartment.

34 - 35: Technician Assistance: the Contractor shall provide skilled labor services to perform additional and/or emergency services not included in the standard services, when requested by the Contracting Office and/or COR. The Government shall guarantee to the Contractor a minimum chargeable of one-hour service fee per each call, plus the cost of any material needed to perform this task.

When applicable, the hourly rate will be pro-rated on the basis of thirty-minute increments, i.e., increments of less than forty-five minutes will be reimbursed at the equivalent of thirty minutes work; increments greater than forty-five minutes will be at the equivalent of one hour work.

Emergency service shall be provided within 6-hour, 24/7, upon receipt of a written or oral order.

The Contractor shall provide to the COR a dedicated phone number to call for immediate assistance in case of emergencies’ situations.

The majority of these emergency calls shall be for lock cylinder replacement due to lock out residents. CLIN 33 prices this service separately.

1.2.2. TYPE OF MATERIAL

The Contractor shall propose and furnish only material that is adequate to complete performance under this contract.

1.3. PROPERTY SURVEY

The COR and the Contractor shall perform a survey to each property prior to assign it to work. The survey shall consist of inspecting the property and the work to be performed. The Contractor shall report any discovered discrepancy to the work to be performed and reported to the COR.

At the completion of the survey, the Contractor shall submit to the COR A written proposal of the installation requirement within five (5) working days from the survey. The COR may request changes to the proposed installation. The COR shall review and submit it for approval to the Contracting Officer, followed by the issue of a task order. Once approved, copy of T.O. shall be provided to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall under no circumstances begin any service in any property until the survey is completed and a task order issued and received.

At the completion of work, and before acceptance, the COR shall perform a final inspection to the property. The Contractor shall be responsible of any damage to the property.

1.4. REMOVAL OF EXISTING SYSTEMS

When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall remove and dispose security systems in designated apartments and residences. The Contractor shall use maximum care as to cause minimal damage to the building while removing these systems.

2. DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall furnish services according to task orders issued by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall provide these services all year around, 365 days, including summertime (August included) as the Embassy working busiest time of the year. The COR will give the Contractor a task order with at least ten (10) working days’ notice before each installation. Should the work require a different time schedule, this may need to be agreed upon the COR and the Contractor.

Emergency service shall be provided within 6-hour, 24/7, upon receipt of a written or oral order.

Individual appointments with residents for the various security systems installation will be made by the COR.

The installation of the various security systems must be completed, made operational, and tested within a maximum of one (1) working day (8:00-18:00), unless differently agreed with the COR.

2.1 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

2.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract shall be effective as from the date of Notice to Proceed and shall remain in effect for twelve (12) months, with four-option years in accordance with FAR 52.217-9.

The Contracting Officer may also extend this contract for an additional six (6) months, if required by the Government, in accordance with the FAR clause 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES, in SECTION 2 of this contract.

3. TASK ORDERS

The Contracting Officer will issue task orders to the Contractor to perform any work under this contract.

If a task is given orally, it will be followed up by a written task order within two (2) days of the oral order. All task orders will be in written form, state the manner of the work to be performed, and have an issue date and a date by which the work is to be completed.

4. SELECTION OF AWARDEE FOR INDIVIDUAL TASK ORDERS

(a) If more than one Contractor receives an award for these services, the following procedures shall govern the issuance of individual task orders. The Contractor shall perform no work without a task order issued by the Contracting Officer.

(b) As the need for services arises, the Government will develop a price estimate.

If the estimate does not exceed US$10,000, the Government will follow the procedures in paragraph (c) below.

If the estimate exceeds US$10,000, the Government will follow the procedures in paragraph (d) below.

(c) Orders not exceeding US$10,000 - The Government will select a Contractor for the task order. This decision will be based on the Government's best interests, which may include factors such as estimated price; past performance record; need to meet contractual minimums; or desire to avoid exceeding task order limitations set forth in Section I, FAR 52.216-19, "Order Limitations".

(d) Orders exceeding US$10,000

(1) Unless one of the exceptions in paragraph (e) below applies, the Government will make its award selection based on the prices in the contract and past performance information gained as a result of Contractor performance under this contract.

(2) Selection of Contractors shall not be protestable to GAO under Subpart 33.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract. The Department of State has an Acquisition Ombudsman who will review complaints by Contractors to ensure that all Contractors are afforded a fair opportunity to be considered for these task orders under the terms of this contract.

(e) Exceptions to the procedures in paragraph (d) above:

(1) The order should be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order; or

(2) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

In view of the importance of this project, the Contractor shall assign a specific project manager who will be the direct liaison with the COR concerning all work related to this contract. It will be the project manager’s task to direct, schedule, supervise, inspect and test the work under this contract, and to receive instructions from the COR. The Contractor’s project manager shall be able to speak and understand the English language at Level 2. Level 2 is defined as being able to verbally satisfy routine demands and limited work requirements and being able to comprehend simple written material on subjects within a familiar context.

Quality control shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis.

6. PERSONNEL

The contractor shall be responsible for providing qualified technicians with relevant experience to perform the service issued under this contract. Helper positions do not need to meet the experience requirement.

All personnel assigned by the Contractor for the performance of this services shall be regular employees of the contractor and shall be supervised by the Contractor.

The contractor's employees shall be on site only for contractual duties and not for any other business or purposes.

7. SUBCONTRACTING

The Contractor shall not subcontract any work to be performed without the express consent of the Contracting Officer.

8. INSPECTION BY GOVERNMENT:

The services and the supplies furnished will be inspected from time to time by the COR, or his/her authorized representatives, to determine that all work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection.

8.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Services.

Performs all residential security services set forth in the scope of work.

Section 1 and Attachments

All required services are performed and no more than one (1) customer complaint is received per month.

8.1.2 SURVEILLANCE

The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

8.1.3 STANDARD

The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (AUG 1996)), if any of the services exceed the standard.

8.1.4 PROCEDURES

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

9. SECURITY

General - The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual. The Government will run background checks on all proposed Contractor employees. The Contractor shall provide the names, biographic data and police clearance on all Contractor personnel who shall work on this contract.

Identity Cards - The Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall display identify card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government.

10. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

(a) General. The Contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, cleanliness, appearance and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to employees as required. Each Contractor employee is expected to adhere to standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employer, and the United States Government. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional cost to the Government.

(b) Uniforms. The Contractor's employees shall wear safety equipment (PPE – Personal Protecting Equipment) and clean, neat and identifiable uniforms, although not necessarily identical uniforms . All employees shall wear accreditation at all times.

(c) Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities that interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

(d) Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.

(e) Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but are not limited to the following actions:

Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records;

Unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct;

Unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials;

Security violations; or, Organizing or participating in gambling in any form.

(f) Key Control. The Contractor shall receive, secure, issue and account for any keys issued for access to buildings, offices, equipment, gates, etc., for the purposes of this contract. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys without the COR's approval. Where it is determined that the Contractor or its agents have duplicated a key without permission of the COR, the Contractor shall remove the individual(s) responsible from this contract. If the Contractor has lost any such keys, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. In either event, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of rekeying that portion of the system.

(g) Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. This includes sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personnel affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the work site security.

11. PERSONNEL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

All employees shall be in good general health without physical disabilities that would interfere with acceptable performance of their duties. All employees shall be free from communicable diseases.

12. LAWFUL OPERATION, PERMITS, AND INDEMNIFICATION

(a) Bonds. The Government imposes no bonding requirement on this contract. The Contractor shall provide any official bonds required, pay any fees or costs involved or related to the authorization for the equipping of any employees engaged in providing services specified under this contract if such bonds or payments are legally required by the local government or local practice.

(b) Employee Salary Benefits. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all employee wages and benefits required by host country law or agreements with its employees. The Government, its agencies, agents, and employees shall not be part of any legal action or obligation regarding these benefits which may subsequently arise. Where local law requires bonuses, specific minimum wage levels, and premium pay for holidays, payments for social security, pensions, sick or health benefits, severance payments, child care or any other benefit, the Contractor is responsible for payments of these costs and must include them in the fixed prices in this contract.

(c) Personal Injury, Property Loss or Damage (Liability). The Contractor assumes absolute responsibility and liability for any and all personal injuries or death and property damage or losses suffered due to negligence of the Contractor's personnel in the performance of this contract. The Contractor's assumption of absolute liability is independent of any insurance policies.

(d) Amount of Insurance. The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

General Liability

(1) Bodily Injury, On or Off the Site, in Euro

(2) Property Damage, On or Off the Site, in Euro

The types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

For those Contractor employees assigned to this contract who are either United States citizens or hired in the United States or its possessions, the Contractor shall provide workers' compensation insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-3.

The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to:

Any property of the Contractor, Its officers, Agents, Servants, Employees, or Any other person, arising from, and incidental to, the Contractor's performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

(e) Permits. Without additional cost to the Government, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the prosecution of work under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable host country laws. The Contractor shall provide evidence of possession or status of application for such permits, licenses, and appointments to the Contracting Officer with its proposal. Application, justification, fees, and certifications for any licenses required by the host government are entirely the responsibility of the Contractor.

(f) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability

13. ORDERING OFFICIAL

The designated ordering individual under FAR 52.216-18 is the Contracting Officer.

14. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a current certificate of insurance as evidence of the insurance required. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish evidence of a commitment by the insurance carrier to notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any material change, expiration or cancellation of any of the insurance policies required not less than thirty (30) days before it is effective. When coverage is provided by self-insurer, the Contractor shall not change or decrease the coverage without the Contracting Officer's approval.

14. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT 2 – DESIGN & PICTURES

ATTACHMENT 3 - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS

ATTACHMENT 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

1. GENERAL

The technical specifications are to be applied in the design and construction of grills, metal shutters, armored doors etc., for a variety of dwellings of a various size and architectural design. The specifications may be adjusted to meet unusual design or size features of various properties. Such technical changes shall be agreed on a case-by-case basis between the COR and Contractor prior to commencement of any work by the Contractor.

2. MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION OF METAL GRILLS WITH LOCKING DEVICES AND IMMEDIATE RELEASE MECHANISM

Minimum standard. Solid steel or iron round or flat stock vertical bars with a minimum diameter of

1.6 cm spaced no more than 17.8 cm apart. Horizontal bars of equal material spaced no more than 31 cm apart.

Each bar intersections should be welded. Any different design of equal or better quality shall be priced the same as our standard requirement. Approved designs include English style, the Cortina style, and the standard American style (see Attachment 2). Grill doors will have a single triple action European cylinder lock that secures the grill (top, bottom, center). Grill lock will be supplied with at least two (2) keys; lock model and size shall remain the same. Grillwork to be anchored using fasteners/bolts of solid steel or iron with a diameter of no less than 1 cm and a length of between 10 and 20 cm. Fasteners should be anchored into the masonry to a minimum depth of 7.5 cm. Bend the end of bars/bolts when grouting into the wall. The grill needs to have an anti-pulling system (sistema antistrappo) on the grill frame; where needed, the clip anchors can also be used and must be bent when grouting into the wall. (see diagram on Attachment 2).

The anchoring devices to be spaced no further apart than 45 cm. The anchoring devices should not be visible and should be spot welded. Hinges should either be of a non-tamper construction or spot welded to prevent prying. At least one grill in each bedroom must be equipped with an immediate release mechanism.

All grills will be primer treated and then painted with a rust resistant paint. Colors to vary depending upon the specific project.

Grillwork to be installed at various apartments in Rome with a normal average per unit of 15-25 square meters. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm.

3. IMMEDIATE RELEASE MECHANISM (IRM)

The Immediate release system is an escape hatch that allows the occupant to open the grills without the use of keys or special tools, as an emergency release device operable from the inside. The mechanism must be positioned or designed in a way that makes it inoperable from the outside and must be able to be operated with relatively little force, so that it can be opened by children or the elderly.

The IRM shall not operate with electrical power but in a mechanically way. See a sample picture in the Attachment 2.

4. MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION OF HEAVY STEEL OR IRON ROLLING DOWN SHUTTERS (SERRANDA)

Shutters to be fabricated of steel or iron of a sufficient strength to deter easy cutting. An electric motor with an antitheft tamper locking device is to be used in cases the weight of the blind and/or size prevents easy opening by a normal size individual. Shutters shall be securely anchored. Manual blinds shall have two (2) heavy duty locking devices installed. At least one shutter in each bedroom must be equipped with an immediate release mechanism, that allow the occupant to open the grills without the use of keys or tools. Shutters shall be made available in different colors as requested by the COR and treated with anti-rust treatment and furnace painting. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm

5. MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION OF HEAVY STEEL OR IRON SHUTTERS WITH LOCKING DEVICES (PERSIANA)

Metal shutters to be made of steel or iron with a minimum of 2 mm thickness. All shutters shall have interior locking device, equipped with European cylinder. Shutters installed in occupied bedroom must be equipped with fast release bolt locking system, which bolt is protected by a steel panel to avoid opening action from the outside. Shutters should also have a lock with triple action locking system (bottom, top, center). Frame/hidden hinge system is preferred. The shutter needs to have an anti-pulling system (sistema antistrappo) on the shutter frame, where needed clip anchors can also be used and must be bent when grouting into the wall. The anchoring system of the shutters shall be the same as for grillwork. Shutters to be primer treated and painted with a rust resistant paint. Various paint colors must be available. There would be a minimum invoiceable of a 1.5 sqm.

6. FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF NEW ARMORED DOOR - OR ARMORING OF EXISTING DOORS, INCLUDING LOCKS AND WIDE-ANGLE PEEPHOLES VIEWER.

· Single leaf, double leaf, oversize leaf (over 100x240 cm)

Solid armored wooden doors. Interior of doors to be faced with 11-gauge mild metal sheet and laminated on the inside. The exterior of the door shall not be altered. One heavy gauge metal frame to be installed in old door frame. Heavy duty new door hinges to be used. Door shall have a triple action European cylinder locking system, locking the center, top and bottom of the door into the metal strike plates, lock must be equipped with antishock and defender system, occupant must be able to operate the lock from the inside without the use of keys (Bolt).

If the door as a double leaf, the second leaf shall have deadbolts at top and bottom. Door will be equipped with a wide angle of a 180-degree peephole viewer. Locks should be of one model and brand only to allow ease replacement.

a. New manufactured Armored Door. The frame is made with 20/10 galvanized steel, internal panels made with a minimum 10/10 of galvanized steel sheet, equipped with triple action locking system and European cylinder security level 6, and anti-burglary defender system. The frame is built to the wall with a minimum of 200mm steel pins dead bolt, antishock and defender system, secured by a manganese plate shield to avoid any pulling out action. The door shall be finished with a wood panel and equipped with a wide-angle peep hole viewer.

b. Armored Door Built in Existing Door. The new manufactured armored door will be installed using the existing door that will be slide into the new door frame. The original outside door look shall be kept, while the internal panel shall be furnished in white or wood color, with triple action European cylinder locking system and a wide-angle peep hole viewer.

7. INSTALLATION OF SAFE HAVEN DOORS

· Single leaf - not over 90x220 cm; over 90x200 cm Safe haven door shall be made a wood or metal of a thickness to prevent someone from breaking through the door by kicking or striking it with a heavy item such as a rock or hammer. Each door must include solid wood core with lumber structural composition or equivalent (minimum 44 mm/1.75 inch thick).

Safe haven door shall be attached to a solid frame with anti-pulling bolts on it. Hinges shall be not visible from the external side of the door. It can be built in solid wood core equipped with a triple action European cylinder lock; equipped with defender and antishock system. Safe haven door can be installed on an existing door frame; in this case it shall be of the same thickness of the existing door and could be reinforced by a steel metal panel and wood panel, without causing any damage when the Embassy shall redeliver the apartment and will reinstall the original door. Doors must be equipped with a wide-angle peephole.

8. INSTALLATION OF LOCKS, LATCHES, AND EUROPEAN LOCK CYLINDER/CORE REPLACEMENTS

The Contractor on a case-by-case basis will be requested to install devices that secure and/or prevent the opening of windows, doors, sliding doors, roll up blinds, shutters etc.