19DJ1025Q0001 PMSC - CMR - AHU SPLIT SYSTEM UNITS_.docx_reviewed_03 18 2025.docx

Embassy of the United States of America Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti

Date: March 17, 2025

Dear Prospective Quoter: 19DJ1025Q0001

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19DJ1025Q0001

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for PMSC – CMR Preventive Maintenance Service contract AHU, Split system units, Associated VFD, BAS Electronic panels. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Quotations are due by April 5, 2025, at 16:30 p.m. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to DjiboutiProcBids@state.gov and copy akalmh@state.gov

It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed the 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section I, Pricing

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Sincerely, Jesse C Flowers Contracting Officer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

1. SF 1449 cover sheet

2. Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19DJ1025Q0001, Prices, Block 23

3. Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19DJ1025Q0001, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

4. Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government Furnished Property

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

5. Contract Clauses

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

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

7. Solicitation Provisions

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

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

9. Evaluation Factors

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

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

11. Offeror Representations and Certifications

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR15075236

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19DJ1025Q0001

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

03/17/2025

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Jesse C Flowers

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls) 21453000

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

04/05/2025

9. ISSUED BY CODE

GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER

U.S. EMBASSY

DJIBOUTI

Tel: 21 453000

|_| HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

|_| (WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

|_| SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

|_| EDWOSB

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

|_| SEE SCHEDULE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

|X| RFQ |_| IFB |_| RFP

U.S. EMBASSY DJIBOUTI

PB 185 LOT NUMBER 350-B

LOTISSEMENT HARAMOUS

TEL: 00253 21 45 30 00

REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI

U.S. EMBASSY DJIBOUTI

PB 185 LOT NUMBER 350-B

LOTISSEMENT HARAMOUS

TEL: 00253 21 45 30 00

REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

US EMBASSY DJIBOUTI

350-B LOTISSEMENT HARAMOUS

TEL: 00253 21 45 30 00

REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI

DjiboutiAP@state.gov

CODE

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

AIR HANDLER AHU-1

A/C, PACKAGED COMPRESSOR/ CONDENSER CU-1

AIR HANDLER AHU-2

A/C, PACKAGED COMPRESSOR/ CONDENSER CU-2

ACU-1 | PO4 SMIMMING POOL & WATER TREATMENT EQUIP./STAR

A/C, Split-System Unit | ACU-2 | POOL HOSUE MECHANICAL ROOM A/C, Split-System Unit | CU-3 | EXT POOL HOUSE A/C, Split-System Unit | CU-4 | EXT POOL HOUSE 2-day Site Visits, testing, tech analysis, report

Year Year Year Year Year

Year

Year

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

31c. DATE SIGNED

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER S- 19DJ1025Q0001

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(1) The purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is to perform preventive maintenance services at the Chief of Mission facility in accordance with the specifications work statement.

This is a firm fixed price contract payable entirely in US dollar. Prices for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLIN) shall include proper disposal of toxic substances as per Item 7.3 where applicable. No additional sums will be payable for any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, or labor, or because of the contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required. The contract price will not be adjusted due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

(2) The contract will be for a one-year period, with a maximum of four one-year optional periods of performance and will be expected to commence no later than the notice to proceed (NTP).

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 PMSC – Preventive Maintenance service Contract services set forth in the scope of work.

Introduction thru Exhibit A

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

II. PRICING

The rates below include all costs associated with providing preventive maintenance services in accordance with the attached scope of work, and the manufacturer’s warranty including materials, labor, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, profit and GST (if applicable).

Base Year. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Option Year 1. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Option Year 2. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Option Year 3. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Option Year 4. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

Base Year Total

Option Year 1 Total

Option Year 2 Total

Option Year 3 Total

Option Year 4 Total

GRAND TOTAL OF BASE YEAR PLUS OPTION YEARS

Repair option. Repairs are NOT included under this agreement and are to be done outside this contract. However, we would like to have current labor rates in the event that there is an issue discovered during the preventive maintenance of the specified equipment. Please provide your current labor rates in the Repair Option fields below. Any necessary repairs or parts will be submitted for approval and then billed against a separate purchase order (PO). The Contractor is not approved to do any additional work without approval.

Repair Labor Rates

Base Year

$..................../hr

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

Emergency Service Option. Emergency Service is NOT included under this agreement and will be billed outside the contract. However, we would like to have the rates in the event of an emergency. Emergency Service, with a forty eight -hour response time, must be available 24-hours per day, 365 days a year. Submit cost for Emergency Services below.

Emergency Service Rates

Base Year

$....................per Trip

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

III. VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT; this percentage is multiplied only against that portion. It is reflected for each performance period. The portions of the solicitation subject to VAT are:

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER 19DJ1025Q0001

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1. DESCRIPTION

1.1. Type of Contract

This is a firm fixed price contract payable entirely in dollar. Prices for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLIN) shall include proper disposal of toxic substances as per Item 7.3 where applicable. No additional sums will be payable for any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, or labor, or because of the contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required. The contract price will not be adjusted due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

1.2. Period of Performance

The contract will be for a period of one-year, with a maximum of four one-year optional periods of performance and will be expected to commence no later than Notice to Proceed (NTP).

2. NOTICE TO PROCEED

After Contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates and copies of all applicable licenses and permits, the Contracting Officer will issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from date of Contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start.

3. EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The US Embassy Djibouti requires the Contractor to maintain the following equipment in a safe, reliable, and efficient operating condition. Please see equipment list included in Exhibit A for a more detailed description.

3.2. The Contractor shall provide all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, as well as all transportation, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials required to perform inspection, maintenance, and component replacement as required to maintain the systems in accordance with this work statement. Under this Contract the Contractor shall provide:

1. The services of trained and qualified technicians to inspect, adjust, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance.

2. All equipment, tools, supplies, and materials required to perform inspection, maintenance, and component replacement as required to maintain the system.

3.3. Performance Standards

The chillers shall be clean and in good operating condition upon completion of the service. The preventive maintenance service shall result in the parts of the system serviced being in a condition to operate efficiently and effectively.

4. HOURS OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall maintain work schedules. The schedules shall take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. The Contractor shall deliver standard services between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:30 PM Sunday through Thursday. No work shall be performed on US Government and local holidays. Below is a list of the holidays.

5. ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

5.1 General. The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall supervise the Contractor’s technicians and be the Contractor’s liaison with the American Embassy Djibouti. The Contractor’s employees shall be on-site only for contractual duties and not for any other business or purpose. Contractor employees will be given access to the equipment and equipment areas and will be escorted by the Facility Embassy personnel.

5.2 Personnel Security. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual. The Contractor shall provide the names, biographic data and police clearance on all Contractor personnel who to be used on this Contract prior to their utilization. Submission of information shall be made within 30 days of award of contract. No technician will be allowed on site without prior authorization. Note: this may include cleared personnel if advance notice of visit is not given at least one week before the scheduled visit.

5.2.1 Vehicles. Contractor vehicles will not be permitted inside the embassy compound without prior approval. If vehicle access is necessary, submit contractor vehicle information (Make, Model, License Plate #) along with a written justification as to why access is necessary. This shall be submitted to the Facility Manager at least one (1) week prior to the visit.

5.2.2 Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall display identity card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US 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. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual. Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall display identity card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US 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. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual.

5. 3 Security Clearances. Security clearances are not a requirement for performance on this contract, as there will be no access to classified information or areas.

5.3.1 The Contractor must comply with all of the following requirements relating to the protection of U.S. Embassy in Djibouti personnel, property and compound project information and cooperate fully in all security matters Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) and information that may arise relating to this contract.

Contractor personnel may also be exposed to various documents and signs, including Post notices, event schedules, DoS regulations and conversations or announcements relating to the operation of the U. S. Embassy Djibouti and diplomatic personnel. This information should not be shared with anyone not employed by or falling under the protection of the Embassy.

Contractor personnel may be exposed to various documents, such as blueprints, drawings, sketches, notes, surveys, reports, photographs, and specifications, received or generated in conjunction with this contract. These documents contain information associated with diplomatic facilities for the U.S. Department of State. These documents have been marked with the handling designations “Unclassified” or “Sensitive But Unclassified” and US Government warnings against reproduction and distribution. These documents require special handling and dissemination restrictions. All handling designations and warnings on original documents must be reproduced on subsequent copies.

The loss, compromise, or suspected compromise or loss of any SBU information, contract related information (personnel files, payroll information, etc.), any post or diplomatic facility related information (documents, notes, drawings, sketches, surveys, reports, exposed film, negatives, or photographs), or ANY information which may adversely affect the security interests of the United States, must be immediately brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Photographs of any diplomatic overseas building or facility must be authorized in advance by the COR and Regional Security Officer (RSO), who will establish any controls, limits, and/or restrictions as necessary. Exposed film depicting any Controlled Access Area and/or sensitive equipment must be developed in a U.S.- controlled environment by appropriately cleared personnel. No further dissemination, publication, duplication, or other use beyond that which was requested and approved is authorized without specific, advance approval from DS. DS reserves the right to demand retention of all copies of said photographs and/or negatives, following fulfillment of the previously authorized usage.

Transmission of any information marked Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) or contract/personnel sensitive information, via the Internet, is prohibited. SBU information can be transmitted via ProjNet, mail, FedEx (or other commercial carrier) or fax, or hand carried by authorized contractor personnel.

Discussion of U.S. Diplomatic post activities while not on post, to include in homes, hotel rooms, restaurants, and all other public places, is prohibited. Any contact with host or third country nationals that seems suspicious (such as undue curiosity in the project or project personnel) shall be reported immediately to the COR and RSO.

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except to the extent necessary to perform their required duties in the performance of the contract requirements or as provided by written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for sole use of and shall become the exclusive property of the U.S. Government. No article, book, pamphlet, recording, broadcast, speech, television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of the work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media, to include company or personal websites, without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract or at any other point in time. The Contract shall include the substance of this provision in all subcontracts hereunder.

5. 3.2 Security Clearances. All Work locations under this contractor that are designated as non-CAA areas may be performed by un-cleared American or local workers. However, all work done in CAA and PCC areas shall be performed by cleared American Construction personnel as needed to complete the services. The Contractor shall work closely with the COR, the Post Facility Manager (FM) or the General Services Officer (GSO).

5.4 Standards of Conduct

5.4.1 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 may be necessary. Each Contractor employee shall 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.

5.4.2 Neglect of Duties. Neglect of duties is unacceptable. This includes sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays, or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

5.4.3 Disorderly Conduct. The Contractor shall not condone disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, and intimidation by words, actions, or fighting. Also included is participation in disruptive activities that interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

5.4.4 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 which produce similar effects.

5.4.5 Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These circumstances 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; organizing or participating in gambling in any form; and misuse of weapons.

5.4.6 Key Control. The Contractor will not be issued any keys. The keys will be checked out by a “Cleared American” escort on the day of service requirements.

5.4.7 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.

6. SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

6.1. General

6.1.1. The Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance as outlined in Exhibit A - STATEMENT OF WORK. The objective of scheduled preventive maintenance is to eliminate system malfunction, breakdown, and deterioration when units are activated/running.

6.1.2. The Contractor shall inventory, supply, and replace expendable parts (eg, filters, belts, hoses, gaskets) that have become worn due to wear and tear. The Contractor shall maintain a supply of expendable and common parts on site so that these are readily available for normal maintenance to include: hoses, belts, oil, chemicals, coolant, filters (Air, Fuel, Oil), grease, sealant, thermostat, fuses; in addition to the appropriate tools, testing equipment, safety shoes and apparel for technicians, personal protective equipment (hands, hearing, eye protection), MSDS, cleaning material and oil spill containment kits. The contractor shall inventory the supply after each visit and order replacement supplies and have them delivered on site. Maintenance materials shall be unused and are to be industry standard and intended for the task to be performed. Parts shall be OEM approved. Refrigerants shall meet the AHRI Standard 700-2015 or most recent AHRI Standards.

6.1.3. Refrigerants, parts, and maintenance materials delivered to the post are to be new and unused. Reclaimed refrigerants are not to be delivered to posts. Reclaimed refrigerants within post compounds are to be retained and stored and may be used if not contaminated. Refrigerants shall be stored in containers clearly indicating the refrigerant type.

6.1.4. Exclusion. This contract does NOT include repair of equipment and replacement of hardware (e.g. bearings, pistons, piston rings, crankshaft, gears.) Hardware replacements will be separately priced out by the Contractor for the Government’s approval and acceptance. The Government has the option to accept or reject the Contractor’s quote for parts and reserves the right to obtain similar spare parts from other competitive sources. If required by the Government, the Contractor shall utilize Government-purchased spare parts, if awarded the work. Such repairs/replacements will be accomplished by a separate purchase order. However, this exclusion does not apply if the repair is to correct damage caused by Contractor negligence.

6.1.5. Replacement/repair of any electronic or electrical parts shall be approved by the COR prior to installation of the part. If the Contractor proceeds to replace any electronic or electrical parts without COR approval, the Contractor shall de-install the parts at no cost to the Government.

6.1.6. Stocking of recommended repair parts is at the discretion of the Facility Manager and is dependent upon the nearest location of the Equipment manufacturer, distributor or dealer. A recommended spare parts list shall be obtained by the contractor from the manufacturer or distributor and provided to the Facility Manager to procure.

6.1.7. Parts/materials/tools procurement and delivery for the CAA/PCC areas shall be at the discretion of the Regional Security Officer (RSO).

6.2 Checklist Approval

The Contractor shall submit to the COR a schedule and description of preventive maintenance tasks which the Contractor plans to perform. The Contractor shall prepare this schedule and task description in a checklist format for the COR’s approval prior to contract work commencement.

6.2.1. The Contractor shall provide trained technicians to perform the service at frequencies stated in Exhibit A and on the equipment called out in this SOW. The technician shall sign off on every item of the checklist and leave a copy of this signed checklist with the COR or the COR's designate after each maintenance visit.

6.2.2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all manufacturers recommended preventive maintenance including preventive maintenance recommended by the manufacturers’ technical manuals for the respective equipment.

6.2.3 Additionally, the maintenance contractor shall obtain and keep at the post O&M binders provided by the manufacturers. These binders shall be placed in a location accessible to post personnel to review as needed.

7. PERSONNEL, TOOLS, CONSUMABLE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

The Contractor shall provide trained technicians with the appropriate tools and testing equipment for scheduled maintenance, safety inspection, and safety testing as required by this Contract. The Contractor shall provide all of the necessary materials and supplies to maintain, service, inspect and test all the systems to be maintained.

7.1 Contractor furnished materials include but are not limited to appropriate tools, testing equipment, safety shoes and apparel for technicians, hands, hearing, and eye protection, MSDS, cleaning material and oil spill containment kit. Expendable/consumable items (e.g. hoses, belts, oil, chemicals, coolant, filters (Air, Fuel, Oil), generator starting batteries, grease, sealant, thermostat, fuse), shall be maintained in the onsite inventory. See 6.1.2.

7.2 Repairs are not included in this contract.

7.3 Disposal of used oil, fuel, battery, and other toxic substances. The Contractor is responsible for proper disposal of toxic/hazardous substances. All material shall be disposed of according to Government and Local law. After proper disposal the contractor must show proof of authorized disposal of these toxic/hazardous substances.

8. SOFTWARE, LICENSES AND PASSWORDS

Copies of any and all software and licenses needed to control or to adjust the communications module shall be given to the post upon completion of the work.

9. DELIVERABLES

Provide a typewritten report to Post Facilities Manager containing following:

a) System information (make, model, all devices types)

b) Pass/Fail of each feature and type of component tested. If a device fails, note device type, address and location within Post

c) Any comments on system (or device) condition pertaining to service life and dependability.

d) Full printout of test from system printer

e) Testing of exhaust gas by Gas Analyzer

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Invoice (#15)

10. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

10.1 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.

10.2 Insurance. The Contractor, at its own expense, shall provide and maintain during the entire period of performance of this Contract, whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall carry the following minimum insurance:

Public Liability Insurance

Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability

10.3 Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Contractor agrees to provide all employees with worker's compensation benefits as required under local laws (see FAR 52.228-4 “Worker’s Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas”).

11. LOCAL LAW REGISTRATION

If the local law or decree requires that one or both parties to the contract register the contract with the designated authorities to ensure compliance with this law or decree, the entire burden of this registration shall rest upon the Contractor. Any local or other taxes which may be assessed against the Contract shall be payable by the Contractor without Government reimbursement.

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN (QAP).

12.1 Plan. This plan is designed to provide an effective surveillance method to promote effective Contractor performance. The QAP 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 conduct quality assurance to ensure that Contract standards are achieved.

Services.

Performs all services set forth in the Statement of Work (SOW)

1 thru 12 & Exhibit A All required services are performed and no more than one (1) customer complaint is received per month

12.2 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.

12.3 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 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.

12.4. Procedures.

12.4.1 If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed, they will immediately contact the COR.

12.4.2 The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

12.4.3 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.

12.4.4 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.

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

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

12.4.7 The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

12.4.8. 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.

13. TRANSITIONS/CONTACTS

Within 30 days after contract award, the Contracting Officer may ask the contractor to develop a plan for preparing the contractor to assume all responsibilities for preventive maintenance services. The plan shall establish the projected period for completion of all clearances of contractor personnel, and the projected start date for performance of all services required under this contract. The plan shall assign priority to the selection of all supervisors to be used under the contract.

On site contact. The following are the designated contact personnel between the US Embassy and the Contractor

COR

Loita, Mohamed Boulsa - Facility Engineering Supervisor loitamb@state.gov

The Post Control Officer (PCO) will be the contractor’s point of contact at the U.S. Embassy, Djibouti. All questions concerning coordination of service activities while at post shall be directed to the Post Control Officer, with weekly reporting to the COR:

PCO/Contracting Officer Flowers, Jesse C. (Djibouti) - Post Control Officer (PCO) FlowersJC@state.gov

14. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

The Contractor shall submit an invoice after each preventive maintenance service has been performed. Invoices must be accompanied by a signed copy of the Maintenance Checklist for the work performed including parts replacement and break down calls, if any. No invoice for preventive maintenance services will be considered for payment unless accompanied by the relevant documentation.

The Contractor should expect payment 30 days after completion of service or 30 days after receipt of invoice at the Embassy or Consulate payment office, whichever is later. Invoices shall be sent to:

Djibouti Procurement Mailbox DjiboutiProcBids@state.gov

EXHIBIT A

Statement of Work

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

The United States Embassy Djibouti requires professional services and contractor cost proposals to perform preventive maintenance services of the Chief of Mission facility’s AHU, Split System Units at CMR.

II. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor under this SOW shall be responsible for labor, tools, and materials required to carry out all preventive maintenance as outlined in this SOW. The technician shall sign off on every task specified in the Statement of Work and will provide a typewritten copy of their report to the COR or the COR's designate within five business days of each maintenance visit.

IV. SCOPE OF WORK - - AHU, SPLIT SYSTEM UNITS’ MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall provide all materials, supervision, labor, tools, and equipment to perform preventive maintenance. All personnel working in the vicinity shall wear and /or use safety protection while all work is performed. Any questions or injuries shall be brought to the attention of the Post Occupation Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) immediately. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be provided by the Contractor for all HAZMAT materials. Copies shall be provided to the COR for approval.

The Contractor shall inventory, supply, and replace expendable parts (e.g., filters, belts, hoses, gaskets) that have become worn down due to wear and tear. The Contractor shall maintain a supply of expendable and common parts on site so that these are readily available for normal maintenance to include: hoses, belts, oil, chemicals, coolant, filters (Air, Fuel, Oil), grease, sealant, thermostat, fuses; in addition to the appropriate tools, testing equipment, safety shoes and apparel for technicians, personal protective equipment (hands, hearing, eye protection), MSDS, cleaning material and oil spill containment kits. The contractor should inventory the supply after each visit and order replacement supplies and have them delivered on site. Maintenance materials shall be unused and are to be industry standard and intended for the task to be performed. Parts are to be OEM approved. Refrigerants are to meet the AHRI_Standard_700-2015 or most recent AHRI Standards.

Refrigerants, parts, and maintenance materials delivered to the post are to be new and unused. Reclaimed refrigerants are not to be delivered to posts. Reclaimed refrigerants within post compounds are to be retained and stored and may be used if not contaminated. Refrigerants shall be stored in containers clearly indicating the refrigerant type.

SAFETY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

ACCIDENT PREVENTION (APR 2004)

(a) General. The contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to contractor operations and activities; avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and control costs in the performance of this contract. For these purposes, the contractor shall:

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights.

(2) Comply with the standards issued by any local government authority having jurisdiction over occupational health and safety issues; and,

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the contracting officer determines to be reasonably necessary for this purpose are taken.

(4) For overseas construction projects, the contracting officer shall specify in writing additional requirements regarding safety if the work involves:

(i) Scaffolding.

(ii) Work at heights above two (2) meters.

(iii) Trenching or other excavation greater than one (1) meter in depth.

(iv) Earth moving equipment.

(v) Temporary wiring, use of portable electric tools, or other recognized electrical hazards. Temporary wiring and portable electric tools require the use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in the affected circuits; other electrical hazards may also require the use of a GFCI.

(vi) Work in confined spaces (limited exits, potential for oxygen less that 19.5 percent or combustible atmosphere, potential for solid or liquid engulfment, or other hazards considered to be immediately dangerous to life or health such as water tanks, transformer vaults, sewers, cisterns, etc.)

(vii) Hazardous materials – a material with a physical or health hazard including but not limited to, flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, reactive, or unstable, or any operations which creates any kind of contamination inside an occupied building such as dust from demolition activities, paints, solvents, etc.; or

(viii) Hazardous noise levels.

(b) Records. The contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data on all accidents incident to work performed under this contract resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to or theft of property, materials, supplies, or equipment. The contractor shall report this data in the manner prescribed by the contracting officer.

(c) Subcontracts. The contractor shall be responsible for its subcontractors’ compliance with this clause.

(d) Written program. Before commencing work, the contractor shall:

(1) Submit a written plan to the contracting officer for implementing this clause. The plan shall include specific management or technical procedures for effectively controlling hazards associated with the project; and,

(2) Meet with the contracting officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

(e) Notification. The contracting officer shall notify the contractor of any non-compliance with these requirements and the corrective actions required. This notice, when delivered to the contractor or the contractor’s representative on site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the non-compliance and corrective action required. After receiving the notice, the contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the contracting officer may issue an order suspending all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any suspension of work order issued under this clause.

AHU and SPLIT SYSTEM UNITS

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES:

Split System Unit:

Semi-Annually

Annually