Fuel_Managment_SOLICITATION.docx

U.S. Embassy Zagreb Date: 07/11/2019

To: Prospective Quoters

Subject: Request for Quotations “Preventive Maintenance for Fuel Systems”

The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb requires preventive maintenance services for their fuel system.

These services shall result in all systems being serviced under this agreement being in good operational condition when activated.

If you would like to submit a proposal, follow the instructions in solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1442 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, 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 July 29th 2019, 4PM, CET.

Your quotes have to be submitted mail sent to U.S. Embassy Zagreb address.

Pricing part should be separate from technical part- please submit two documents.

Sincerely,

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NO.

PR8340393

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NO.

19HR9019Q0010

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

July 11th 2019

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME Ms. Martina Todoric , US Embassy Procurement Supervisor

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

July 29th 2019

9. ISSUED BY CODE

American Embassy Zagreb Thomasa Jeffersona 2

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DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

X SEE SCHEDULE

Zagreb, Croatia

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SIZE STD:

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

American Embassy Zagreb, Thomasa Jeffersona 2, Zagreb

American Embassy Zagreb General Services Office

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

American Embassy Zagreb Financial Management Office Thomasa Jeffersona 2 Zagreb, Croatia

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

1.

Preventive Maintenance for Fuel Systems (2019 – 2020)

BASE YEAR

Year

OPTION YEAR 1

Year

OPTION YEAR 2

Year

OPTION YEAR 3

Year

OPTION YEAR 4

Year

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

|X| 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA |X| ARE |_| ARE NOT ATTACHED.

|_| 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA |_| ARE |_| ARE NOT ATTACHED.

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Matthew D. Warin, Contracting Officer 31c. DATE SIGNED

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED CORRECT FOR

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

39. S/R VOUCHER NO.

40. PAID BY

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

· SF 1449 cover sheet

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19HR9019Q0010 , Prices, Block 23

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19HR9019Q0010, Schedule Of Services, Block 20

· Description/Specifications/Work Statement

· Attachment A - List of Tasks to be Performed (Statement of Work) and Equipment List

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

· Offeror 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 19HR9019Q0010

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The American Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia requires preventive maintenance services for their fuel systems. These services shall result in all systems being serviced under this agreement being in good operational condition when activated.

1.1. TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm fixed price contract payable entirely in US Dollars.

Prices for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) shall include proper disposal of toxic substances as per Item 8.3 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 August 2019.

2.0 PRICES/COSTS

This is a fixed price type contract for scheduled maintenance services as defined in the Facility Maintenance Plan.

The fixed price will 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).

Value Added Tax

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT). The Contractor shall include VAT as a separate charge on the Invoice and as a separate line item in Section B.

2.1 BASE PERIOD PRICES

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

Total Base Year

2.2 FIRST OPTION YEAR PRICES

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

Total Base Year

2.3 SECOND OPTION YEAR PRICES

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

Total Base Year

2.4 THIRD OPTION YEAR PRICES

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

Total Base Year

2.5 FOURTH OPTION YEAR PRICES

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

Total Base Year

2.6 GRAND TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL: $______________

2.7 REPAIR OPTION

Repairs are NOT included under this agreement (see 7.1.3) 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 PO. The Contractor is not approved to do any additional work without approval.

2.8 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 four-hour response time, must be available 24-hours per day, 365 days a year.

Submit cost for Emergency Services below. Please indicate how the emergency service will be billed (hourly, trip charge, etc).

3.0 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.

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER 19HR9019Q0010

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

4.0 EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1. The American Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia requires the Contractor to maintain the following systems in a safe, reliable and efficient operating condition.

Please see equipment list included in Exhibit A for a more detailed description.

1) Fuel Pumps

2) Fuel Storage Tank, including day tanks

3) Fuel management system

4.2. 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:

· The services of trained and qualified technicians to inspect, adjust, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance; and provide consumable materials.

4.3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

All work in this agreement shall be completed in a professional and timely manner.

Those working on the equipment should be certified and the quality of work should reflect that.

The Contractor shall schedule all preventive maintenance work with the site Facility Manager to avoid disrupting the business operation of the Embassy.

5.0 HOURS OF PERFORMANCE

5.1. 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 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed on US Government and local holidays. Below is a list of the holidays.

Note: contact post prior to travel to ensure there are no local holidays during the site visit.

6.0 ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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

6.2 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 shall be used on this Contract prior to their utilization. Submission of information shall be made within 5 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 two weeks (10 working days) before the scheduled visit.

6.2.1 Vehicles. Contractor vehicles will not be permitted inside the embassy compound without prior approval. If you need to have vehicle access please submit your vehicle information (Make, Model, License Plate #) along with a written justification as to why access is necessary.

This should be submitted to the Facility Manager at least one (1) week prior to the visit.

6.2.2 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.

6. 3 Security Clearances. A Secret Security clearance is required for the performance on this contract, as access to classified information or areas will be required.

6.3.1 The Contractor must comply with all of the following requirements relating to the protection of U.S. Embassy Diplomatic 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 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.

6.4 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

6.4.1 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.

6.4.2 - N/A

6.4.3 Neglect of Duties. Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. 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.

6.4.4 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.

6.4.5 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.

6.4.6 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.

6.4.7 Key Control. The Contractor will have access to keys for the non-CAA areas. However, post personnel will be required to obtain the keys for the contractor. The keys will checked out from the Key Watcher by FAC personnel. PCC generator room is an exception, the contractor will not be issued any keys for that area.

6.4.8 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.

7.0 SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

7.1. General

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

7.1.2. The Contractor shall inventory all expendable and repair parts.

If addition parts are required, the contractor shall supply post with a BOM and a quotation for part. Adequate supply of expendable parts shall be maintained to support at least one additional visit or service. Included in expendable materials are filters, hoses, fuses, MSDS information, spill containment kits and contents.

Expendable materials does not include tools, testing equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), uniforms, apparel, etc…. The contractor shall inventory the supply after each visit and order replacement supplies and have them delivered to post. If space is available, the contractor may store a small quantity of items (tools, testing equipment, PPE) at post. Contractor must make a request to the COR if needed. However, this is done at no risk to the USG.

7.1.3. Exclusion. This contract does NOT include repair of equipment and replacement of hardware (e.g. bearings, rings, seals, gears, electrical, or electronic parts.) 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.

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

7.2 Checklist Approval

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

7.2.1. The Contractor shall provide trained technicians to perform the service at frequencies stated in Attachment 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 the maintenance visit.

7.2.2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all manufacturers’ recommended preventive maintenance as well as preventive maintenance recommended by the manufacture technical manuals for the respective equipment.

8.0 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 ensure post has all of the necessary materials and supplies to maintain, service, inspect and test all the systems to be maintained, see 7.1.1 and 7.1.2.

8.1 Contractor furnished materials will include but not limited to appropriate tools, testing equipment, safety shoes and apparel for technicians, hands, hearing and eye protection, MSDS, and cleaning materials.

Expendable/consumable items (e.g. hoses, belts, oil, chemicals, coolant, filters (Air, Fuel, Oil), grease, sealants, etc…), will be maintained in the onsite inventory. See 7.1.2 and paragraph IV - SOW.

8.2 Repairs. Repairs are not included in this contract. See Item 7.1.3. Exclusions.

8.3 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.

9.0 N/A

10. DELIVERABLES

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

11.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.1 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.

11.2 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

11.3 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”).

12.0 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 insure 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.

13.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN (QAP).

13.1 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 performance work statement (PWS)

13.2 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.

13.3 Standard. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per visit. 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.

13.4. Procedures.

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.

14. TRANSITIONS/CONTACTS

Within 10 working 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.

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

15. 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's payment office, whichever is later. Invoices shall be sent to:

American Embassy Zagreb FMO Office Thomasa Jeffersona 2 10000 Zagreb Croatia

POC; Financial Clerk: Grahovac, Tamara, +385914555523 GrahovacT@state.gov

SECTION 2 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

Not applicable to solicitation Applicable to Contractor.

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Instructions to Offeror. Each offer must consist of the following:

FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018), is incorporated by reference (see SF-1449, Block 27A)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. Summary of Instructions. Each offer must consist of the following:

A.1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 12, 17, 19-24, and 30 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out.

The Offeror shall include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs covering employees. The offeror may obtain DBA insurance directly from any Department of Labor approved providers at the DOL website at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

A.2. Information demonstrating the offeror’s/quoter’s ability to perform, including:

(1) Name of a Project Manager (or other liaison to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate) who understands written and spoken English;

(2) Evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing;

1. List of clients over the past 3 years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services in Croatia then the offeror shall provide its international experience. Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client’s contact person. In addition, the client’s contact person may be asked to comment on the offeror’s:

· Quality of services provided under the contract;

· Compliance with contract terms and conditions;

· Effectiveness of management;

· Willingness to cooperate with and assist the customer in routine matters, and when confronted by unexpected difficulties; and

· Business integrity / business conduct.

The Government will use past performance information primarily to assess an offeror’s capability to meet the solicitation performance requirements, including the relevance and successful performance of the offeror’s work experience. The Government may also use this data to evaluate the credibility of the offeror’s proposal. In addition, the Contracting Officer may use past performance information in making a determination of responsibility.

2. Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work;

3. The offeror shall address its plan to obtain all licenses and permits required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section 2). If offeror already possesses the locally required licenses and permits, a copy shall be provided.

6. The offeror’s strategic plan for services to include but not limited to:

(a) A work plan taking into account all work elements in Section 1, Performance Work Statement.

(b) Identify types and quantities of equipment, supplies and materials required for performance of services under this contract. Identify if the offeror already possesses the listed items and their condition for suitability and if not already possessed or inadequate for use how and when the items will be obtained;

(c) Plan of ensuring quality of services including but not limited to contract administration and oversight; and

(d) (1) If insurance is required by the solicitation, a copy of the Certificate of Insurance(s), or (2) a statement that the contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.

7. The offeror shall provide;

· a statement that the offeror will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm.

These addresses are subject to change. If the FAR is not available at the locations indicated above, use of an internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo, Excite) is suggested to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR provisions.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provisions are incorporated by reference:

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

[Note to Contracting Officer: Include provision 52.209-7 (below) if estimated value of contract is over $500,000]

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN—REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2012)

The following DOSAR provision(s) is/are provided in full text:

652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 2015)

(a) The Department of State’s Advocate for Competition is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged first to contact the contracting office for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) or a Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/LM/AQM Advocate for Competition, at AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov.

(2) For all others, the Department of State Advocate for Competition at cat@state.gov.

(b) The Department of State’s Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition. The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, [insert name] , at ___[insert telephone and fax numbers] . For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516-1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.

(End of provision)

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

· Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. The quoter shall submit a completed solicitation, including Sections 1 and 5.

· The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.

· The lowest price will be determined by multiplying the offered prices times the estimated quantities in “Prices - Continuation of SF-1449, block 23”, and arriving at a grand total, including all options.

· The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the RFQ to include the technical information required by Section 3.

· The Government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including:

· Adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them;

· Ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

· Satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

· Necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them;

· Necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and

· Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION FACTORS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISION(S) NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

The following FAR provision(s) is/are provided in full text:

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— “Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation”, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern”, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that—

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

“Women-owned business concern” means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least…