Questions_and_answers.pdf

Questions and answers

1. Could you clarify the unit amounts, please?

- Appendix 1 and Price Worksheet describe one set of amounts, equal for all periods.

- Solicitation file line items for base period describe different amounts.

- Solicitation file line items for option periods describe different amounts.

A1. Unit amounts are calculated based on the estimated amount of units as specified in the Appendix 1 multiplied by the number of months of rental (i.e. line item 0001 estimated units are 5 and shall be multiplied by 6 months of rental, line item 1001 estimated units are 5 and shall be multiplied by 12 months of rental)

2. Is it sufficient if the bidder submits the pricing in the Pricing Worksheet form only?

A2. No, it is not sufficient, the SF1449 shall be filled as well, in accordance with Addendum to 52.212-1 paragraph 3. Part I (solicitation page 29), “…Insert prices for each line item and total prices in the Price Schedule for the Basic Year plus four (4) option periods.

Insert proposed unit and extended prices. All proposed prices shall be submitted in EURO.”

3. Would the invoicing be done via WAWF or EFT?

As we find a request for EFT information in solicitation file, page 30, Par. 3.

A3. Invoices will be uploaded into WAWF as per DFARS 252.232-7006.

4. What is the meaning of “SIZE STANDARD $7.500.000” contained in the Standard Form 1449? What that price mean?

A4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) classifies each company based on the number of individuals employed and the average income; per NAICS classification, companies providing portable toilets and related services have an average size standard of $7.500.000.

5. Shall the prices of each service be provided only into the “ATTACHEMENT #1 PRICE WORKSHEET 1 Feb 2018”?

A5. No, prices shall be provided also in the SF1449 per each line item

6. How shall SF1449’s block 12 be filled?

A6. Government payments are net 30 days from the receiving of the services or the invoice submission date, whichever is late. In block 12 if you can offer a % discount in exchange of a short payment period.

The discount percentage will not be considered for award purposes.

7. What is the amount that shall be input under ITEM 5 “Unit Total” and “TOTAL CLIN COST BASIC PERIOD” in the “ATTACHEMENT #1 PRICE WORKSHEET 1 Feb 2018”? Is this the cost for the 2 calls?

A7. “Unit total” shall be comprised of the cost for both calls, “TOTAL CLIN COST” shall be comprised of the unitary cost of the 2 calls multiplied for the number of months of service required.

8. If the offeror has a SAM registration under validation, shall clause 52.212-3’s paragraphs from “c” to “u” filled? Is it necessary to fill paragraph b only? If this is the case, how paragraph b shall be filled?

A8. Representation and certifications shall be completed in SAM. Information provided through SAM shall be, in accordance with clause 52.212-3 be entered and updated in the last 12 months. Offeror can list in paragraph b (2) the representations and certifications (listed from paragraph “c” to “u”) that are accepted from the SAM update.

9. Will the award be made to the lowest offeror or to the lowest offeror considered also the technical characteristics of the products offered?

A9. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror with Lowest Price Technically acceptable (LPTA) offer in accordance with clause 52.212-2 at solicitation page 31

10. How clause 252.229-7001 TAX RELIEF shall be filled, considering that invoices are IVA exempt, according to clause 252.229-7003 TAX EXEMPTIONS, and the VAT applicable is of 22% ?

A10. Please provide in clause 252.229-7001 the name of the tax, which is IVA and the applicable rate, which is 22%. Invoices shall be IVA exempt

11. Shall section “EFT PAYMENT INFORMATION” be filled?

A11. “EFT PAYMENT INFORMATION” shall be filled.

12. Are other documents needed in addition to those listed below?

(1) Copy of Albo Gestori Ambientali (Italian Register of Environmental Operators) registration as per Ministerial Decree nr. 406 dated 28 April 1998;

(2) Copy of the authorization for the delivery of liquid waste to the local water plant;

(3) Copy of the authorization for transportation of liquid waste as per CER (EWC –European Waste Catalog) Code 20.03.04, Category 4;

(4) Technical data of each the mobile units and accessories listed in PWS, paragraph 1.3;

(5) Copy of the DURC not older than 120 days from the date of the offer is submitted.

- FORM 1449 filled in block 12, 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b, 30c;

- ATTACHEMENT #1 PRICE WORKSHEET 1 Feb 2018 filled in each cell;

A12. In addition to the FORM 1449 filled in block 12, 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b, 30c, the attachment #1 PRICE WORKSHEET 1 Feb 2018 filled in each cell, offeror shall submit documents listed in Addendum to clause 52.212-1 at page 31.

13. Shall the solicitation be returned signed in each of the 67 pages? If not, what are the pages that shall be returned signed?

A13. Solicitation SF1449 must be transmitted in full (all 67 pages), completed in each part, stamped and signed in each page.

14. We have applied for the code born in the Ministry of Defense (NCAGE). We have not received any reply and we do not know yet when we will be sent. Is it binding for the purposes of participation in the race or do you confirm that for the moment we insert the DUNS code?

A14. The NCAGE number shall not be mandatorily submitted with the proposal although is mandatory at the time of award.

15. in the attachment 1 "Line Item 0005" for estimated quantity 2 is meant the quantity of mobile toilets?

A15. Line Item 0005 refers to the calls for emergency unit delivery/cleaning service.

16. MODEL SOLICITATION SF 1449: what is meant by the terms of any express warranty?

A16. The express warranty is the Commercial warranty applicable to this type of service.

17. MODEL SOLICITATION SF 1449: what is meant by Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments?

A17. In case an amendment is published, with an SF30, the offeror shall acknowledge that he/she is accepting its content by fill the pertinent Amendment’s block, and part of the proposal submission.

18. The Solicitation SF1449 model must be retransmitted in full, completed in the parts pertaining to the offer, if it is stamped and signed on each page?

A18. Solicitation SF1449 must be transmitted in full, completed in each part, stamped and signed in each page.

19. since the copy of the environmental manager register is an authorization issued by an institution, it is required if the obligation of not exceeding 25 pages, letters or sheets of A4 format, Font-Times New Roman or Arial 12 pitch is valid.

If the Italian Register of Environmental Operators exceeds the 25 pages, provide just a copy of the front page, or the number of pages necessary to the Government to clearly acquaint the offeror registration.