Solicitation - FA568226Q0021.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

FA568226Q0021

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

10 Aug 2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Valeria Breda

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (no collect calls) 0434-305807

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

27 Aug 2026

04:00 PM

9. ISSUED BY CODE: FA5682

FA5682 31 CONS (UNIT 6102)

OPC 103 BOX 4, APO AE 09604-9001

APO, AE 09604-6102

UNITED STATES

Valeria Breda, Email: valeria.breda.it@us.af.mil Telephone: 0434-305807 Gualtiero Casadio, Email: gualtiero.casadio.it@us.af.mil Telephone: 0006327931

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

561599

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

USD 32,500,000.00

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (SDVOSB)

8(A)

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a.THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM-DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL (RFP)

15. DELIVER TO CODE:

See Schedule

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE:

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

CODE FACILITY

CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT

PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

See Section G - Contract Administration Data

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR

52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER DATED . YOUR

OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR

CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: See Schedule

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)

31c. DATE SIGNED

COMPUTER GENERATED STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

Solicitation/Contract Form BUS services for 31 SFS Soggiorno appointments

Contractor is to provide commercial bus transportation, including a driver, for personnel attending residence permit appts scheduled by 31SFS in Pordenone, Italy Product Service Code: V302

FA568226Q0021

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Base Year. One round trip bus service (driver included).

The Contractor will provide 52 passengers bus services (driver included) falling in the 11km range (estimated 22km round trip) and within the timeframes as specified in the PWS dated 11 March 2026.

Vendor's Specification Number: TBD Product Service Code: V302 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

104 Each

Option Line Item 1001

Option Period 1 One round trip bus service (driver included).

The Contractor will provide 52 passengers bus services (driver included) falling in the 11km range (estimated 22km round trip) and within the timeframes as specified in the PWS dated 11 March 2026.

Vendor's Specification Number: TBD Product Service Code: V302 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

104 Each

Option Line Item 2001

Option Period 2 One round trip bus service (driver included).

The Contractor will provide 52 passengers bus services (driver included) falling in the 11km range (estimated 22km round trip) and within the timeframes as specified in the PWS dated 11 March 2026.

Vendor's Specification Number: TBD Product Service Code: V302 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

104 Each

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work The requirement is to transport members of Aviano Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) in a range of 22 km (round trip) from M&FRC, Bldg. 1431, Area F, Aviano AB, to the local police station (Questura).

The shuttle service will be rendered in the morning and a second trip may also be provided in the afternoon.

Requirements BUS Services for 31 SFS Soggiorno Appointments, Aviano AB, ITALY

Packaging and Marking

Inspection and Acceptance

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.229-7003 Tax Exemptions (Italy). (Mar 2012)

TAX EXEMPTIONS ( ITALY ) (MAR 2012)

(a) As the Contractor represented in its offer, the contract price, including the prices in subcontracts awarded under this contract, does not include taxes from which the United States Government is exempt.

(b) The United States Government is exempt from payment of ( ) tax in accordance with Article 72 of the implementing decree on all Imposta Valore Aggiunto IVA IVA supplies and services sold to United States Military Commands in Italy .

(1) The Contractor shall include the following information on invoices submitted to the United States Government:

( ) The contract number.i

(ii) The tax exemption claimed pursuant to Article 72 of Decree Law 633, dated October 26, 1972 . IVA

(iii) The following fiscal code(s): 91000190933

(2)( ) Upon receipt of the invoice, the paying office will include the following certification on one copy of the invoice:i

"I certify that this invoice is true and correct and reflects expenditures made in Italy for the Common Defense by the United States Government pursuant to international agreements. The amount to be paid does not include the tax, because this transaction is not subject to the tax in IVA accordance with Article 72 of Decree Law 633, dated October 26, 1972 ."

An authorized United States Government official will sign the copy of the invoice containing this certification.

(ii) The paying office will return the certified copy together with payment to the Contractor. The payment will not include the amount of the tax. IVA

(iii) The Contractor shall retain the certified copy to substantiate non-payment of the tax. IVA

(3) The Contractor may address questions regarding the tax to the Ministry of Finance, Office, Rome (06) 520741. IVA IVA

(c) In addition to the tax, purchases by the United States Forces in Italy are exempt from the following taxes: IVA

(1) (Production Tax for Petroleum Products). Imposta di Fabbricazione

(2) (Consumption Tax for Electrical Power). Imposta di Consumo

(3) (Customs Duties). Dazi Doganali

(4) e Merci per Via e per Via (Port Fees). Tassa di Sbarco d'Imbarco sulle Transportate Aerea Maritima

(5) de (Vehicle Circulation Tax). Tassa Circolazione sui Veicoli

(6) (Registration Tax). Imposta di Registro

(7) (Stamp Tax). Imposta di Bollo

(End of clause)

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both

Destination Instructions: See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F1F3H3 CountryCode: USA

31 SFS FP

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 6130 BOX 205

APO, AE 09604-3205

UNITED STATES

MSgt Joseph Babcock Email: joseph.babcock.1@us.af.mil Telephone: +390434309565

Option Line Item 1001

Destination Instructions: See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F1F3H3 CountryCode: USA

31 SFS FP

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 6130 BOX 205

APO, AE 09604-3205

UNITED STATES

MSgt Joseph Babcock Email: joseph.babcock.1@us.af.mil Telephone: +390434309565

Option Line Item 2001

Destination Instructions: See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F1F3H3 CountryCode: USA

31 SFS FP

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 6130 BOX 205

APO, AE 09604-3205

UNITED STATES

MSgt Joseph Babcock Email: joseph.babcock.1@us.af.mil Telephone: +390434309565

Deliveries or Performance

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

104 Each

Period of Performance From 24 Sep 2026 To 23 Sep 2027

Option Line Item 1001

104 Each

Period of Performance From 24 Sep 2027 To 23 Sep 2028

Option Line Item 2001

104 Each

Period of Performance From 24 Sep 2028 To 23 Sep 2029

Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas). Jun 1997

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Tailored) (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Electronic invoicing.

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before WAWF training.

submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol. WAWF methods of document submission.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract WAWF payment instructions.

or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

NOT APPLICABLE

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

INVOICE AND RECEIVING REPORT (COMBO)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment Document routing.

requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC F87700

Issue By DoDAAC FA5682

Admin DoDAAC FA5682

Inspect By DoDAAC F1F3H3

Ship To Code ____

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) F1F3H3

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) F1F3H3

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC ____

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the Payment request.

payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Valeria Breda , valeria.breda.it@us.af.mil or Gualtiero Casadio, gualtiero.casadio.it@us.af.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Special Contract Requirements

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The contractor shall not employ any employees of the United States Government or of the Department of Defense, either military or civilian, if such employment may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI), as defined in Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor's mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems them as necessary.

Contract Clauses

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONSD

OMBUDSMAN

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Primary:

Mr. Alex A. Hight AFICC/KU OL-AFE, OPC 02 BOX 3, APO, AE 09094 AFICC/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: alex.hight@us.af.mil Tel: DSN: (314)480-2209 Fax: (49)-6371-47-2025

Alternate:

Mr. Alexander L. Larsen AFICC/KU OL-AFE, OPC 02 BOX 3, APO, AE 09094 AFICC/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: alexander.larsen.1@us.af.mil Tel: DSN: (314)480-5938 Fax: (49)-6371-47-5938.

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Department of the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements.

Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

ELIMINATION OF USE OF CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)

Contractors shall not:

(1) Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or

(a) Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.

(2) For the purposes of Department of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086[AR2] ) are Class I ODSs:

(a) Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;

(b) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and

(c) Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS

In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

1. Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and a. Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes

2. The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

3. Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS

The contractor shall obtain base identification, and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base.

The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance certificate. During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, The Air Force Installation Security Program, CUI and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. The contractor shall provide an after-hours contact number or after-hours email in the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) for each of their personnel, whose normal place of duty is on a DoD installation or within a DoD facility. The contractor shall comply with any additional requirements in DAFMAN 10-206 for emergency operational reporting. Foreign Nationals may participate and may remove themselves from the Emergency Mass Notification System at any time. To update information, personnel can access the globe icon on their system desktop screens and choose the "Access Self-Service" option. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONSD END

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. Jan 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment. Feb 2002 52.232-11 Extras. Apr 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-1 Disputes. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. Apr 1984 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Apr 2026 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form). Apr 1984

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. Jan 2023 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services. Jan 2023 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders. Oct 2024 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas). Jun 1997 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials. Sep 2014 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Mar 2022 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. Jun 1997 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). Jun 1997 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. Jan 2023 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.244-7999 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. (DEVIATION 2026-O0015) Feb 2026 Deviation 2026-O0015 Feb 2026 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. (Tailored) (Nov 1999)

Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within .30 days

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Tailored) (Mar 2000)

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within ; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a 30 days preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.60 days

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed .42 months

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Tailored) (Feb 1998)

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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 this address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (Tailored) (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States. (Tailored) (Jun 2015)

ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION POLICY FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (JUN 2015)

(a) . " United States ," as used in this clause, means, the 50 States, the District of Columbia , and outlying areas. Definition

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor and its subcontractors, if performing or traveling outside the United States under this contract, shall-

(1) Affiliate with the Overseas Security Advisory Council, if the Contractor or subcontractor is a U.S. entity;

(2) Ensure that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are U.S. nationals and are in-country on a non-transitory basis, register with the U.S. Embassy, and that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are third country nationals comply with any security related requirements of the Embassy of their nationality;

(3) Provide, to Contractor and subcontractor personnel, antiterrorism/force protection awareness information commensurate with that which the Department of Defense (DoD) provides to its military and civilian personnel and their families, to the extent such information can be made available prior to travel outside the United States; and

(4) Obtain and comply with the most current antiterrorism/force protection guidance for Contractor and subcontractor personnel.

(c) The requirements of this clause do not apply to any subcontractor that is -

(1) A foreign government;

(2) A representative of a foreign government; or

(3) A foreign corporation wholly owned by a foreign government.

(d) Information and guidance pertaining to DoD antiterrorism/force protection can be obtained from . 31 Security Forces Squadron (31 SFS), Antiterrorism Office

(End of clause)

252.229-7001 Tax Relief. (Apr 2020)

TAX RELIEF-BASIC (APR 2020)

(a) Prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States Government is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor's government. The following taxes or duties have been excluded from the contract price:

NAME OF TAX: ____(Offeror insert) RATE (PERCENTAGE): ____(Offeror insert)

(b) Invoices submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract shall be exclusive of all taxes or duties for which relief is available. The Contractor's invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted, and net price charged.

(c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials or components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor intends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties, the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government's exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import duties from its government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that used from inventory for this contract.

(End of clause)

List of Attachments

Number Attachment Name Attachment Description Reference Identifier Date Line Item

01 Performance Work Statement Performance Work Statement 11 Mar

Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation. Jun 2023

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation.

(May 2021)

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument."

(a) Definitions. "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or essential component," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) Representation. If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it [ ] will [ ] will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

(2) An explanation of the proposed use of covered defense telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition referenced in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

252.204-7998 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications. (DEVIATION 2026-O0043) (Feb 2026) Alternate A Deviation 2026-O0043

(Feb 2026) (Feb 2026)

Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION 2026-O0043)(FEB 2026)

Include the following paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) in the provision at FAR 52.204-7:

(e)(1) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management - Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (g) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management - Registration, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (g) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (g) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (g) does not apply and the Offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(f)(1) The following representations or certifications in the SAM database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. Applies to all solicitations.

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment--Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iii) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(iv) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services--Representations. Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(v) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vi) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Spain.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ](i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

[ ](ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

[ ](iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

[ ]Use with Alternate I.

[ ](iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

[ ](v) 252.225-7035, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

[ ]Use with Alternate I.

[ ]Use with Alternate II.

[ ]Use with Alternate III.

[ ]Use with Alternate IV.

[ ]Use with Alternate V.

[ ] (vi) 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

[ ] (vii) 252.232-7015, Performance-Based Payments--Representation.

(g) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov After reviewing the SAM database information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-7 and paragraph (f) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.203-1); except for the changes identified below [Offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR/DFARS provision No. Title Date Change Any changes provided by the Offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

(End of provision)

Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Addendum to RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (DEVIATION DATE)

As prescribed in RFO 12.205(a)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein. The purpose of these instructions is to prescribe the format of the quote in response to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) #FA568226Q0021 and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the request for quote data. This is designed to ensure the essential information required for evaluation is submitted.

All referenced documents for this RFQ are available on the SAM web site.

All submissions shall reference solicitation number FA568226Q0021 and include company information with a point of contact, phone number, and email address.

Timely receipt of the quote is the sole responsibility of the interested party. Submit the signed and dated offer not later than 27 August 2026 04:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time/ Universal Time Coordinate by e-mail only to:

Ms. Valeria Breda (valeria.breda.it@us.af.mil) and Mr. Gualtiero Casadio (gualtiero.casadio.it@us.af.mil).

It is solely contractor's responsibility to ensure the Government has received all email submissions. When submitting multiple emails, please number them sequentially (e.g.

1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.). To facilitate efficient processing, please minimize image file sizes while maintaining sufficient quality and detail. When practicable, it is preferred that images be consolidated into a single PDF file.

Any questions and concerns shall be addressed in writing to the above individuals not later than 20 August 2026 04:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time/Universal Time Coordinate. Questions shall refer to the RFQ PIIID number FA568226Q0021 and to the specific RFQ element to which they pertain.

QUOTE VALIDITY: The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until 30 September 2026.

QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

The quoter is required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors.

Notwithstanding RFO 52.212-1, in order to be determined responsive, the quoter must submit all documentation to demonstrate the following:

a. Acknowledgement of compliance with all solicitation terms and conditions by completing blocks 17a, 30b, 30c and signing box 30a.

b. Acknowledgement of all solicitation's amendments by completing blocks 30b, 30c and signing box 30a of each published amendment.

c. Documentation proving the Company active registration with System for Award Management (SAM).

d. Copy of the mandatory R.C.A. insurance policy with a minimum maximal of 32,000,000.00 (thirty-two million euro) for each accident IAW Italian applicable law.

e. One copy of Chamber of Commerce certificate proving the authority of the firm to operate in the specific business sector of the present solicitation, showing the capital of the firm, names of partners/owners and submission of financial reports. This document shall not be older than sixty (60) calendar days from the present solicitation posting date.

f. Copy of Documento Unico di Regolarita' Contributiva (DURC), certifying the payment of host nation security benefits not older than sixty (60) calendar days from the present solicitation posting date.

SAM Requirement - Offerors are required to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of solicitation submission. If company is not registered in SAM, they may do so by going to SAM website at https://sam.gov/content/home. Offerors should provide their CAGE code and confirmation of their SAM registration along with their quote. For obtaining Cage Code in Italy: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/Codification/CageTool/home

In addition to the requirements outlined above the quote shall consist of three (3) additional separate factors:

FACTOR I: Technical FACTOR II: Prior Experience FACTOR III: Price

FACTOR I: TECHNICAL

The technical Factor of quotation shall be clear, concise and shall present the capability of the offeror to successfully meet the needs of the Government based upon the below documents:

a) Organizational Chart. At the minimum, the following personnel shall be identified:

1) personnel who, in accordance with (IAW) paragraph 7(b) of the PWS represent the company and is able to interact with the US government in English both orally and in writing;

2) personnel (drivers) in possession of required licenses IAW paragraph 3(h) of the PWS authorizing to drive the required vehicles. Copy of the valid licenses / authorizations must be attached to the Organizational Chart.

b) Vehicles offered - the following documentation shall be provided:

1) Vehicles documentation demonstrating to meet PWS technical requirements at paragraph 3 (a), (c), (d), (e) and proof of the mandatory Safety Inspection (Collaudo).

2) List and photographs of the proposed vehicles, organized by year, make, and model, in accordance with PWS paragraphs 2 and 3. The photographs shall demonstrate the quality, condition, and capability of the proposed fleet to meet the required services, including stroller storage, accessibility for persons with disabilities, doors, seating, and overall interior and exterior condition.

FACTOR II: PRIOR EXPERIENCE

The offeror shall provide concise and relevant prior experience information on at least one (1) but no more than three (3) contracts for the same/similar Bus services covering a period of at least one year on previous and/or current contracts within the last three (3) years from the RFQ posting date.

The prior experience information shall showcase the contractor's ability to perform the requirement and shall be provided in the following format:

a. The title and number of the contract/project (if available)

b. Description of work accomplished

c. Length of contract/project (year/month/day - year/month/day)

d. Value of contract/project in Euro total amount

e. Complete name of point of contact at Client Organization (including e-mail and phone number)

FACTOR III: PRICE

Fixed Priced Quotes: the resultant contract will be Firm-Fixed Priced. Multiple awards will not be considered.

Accordingly, quoted prices shall be fixed, and not subject to revision and/or negotiation if selected for contract award. The quote must be submitted for all items, for Base Year plus two (2) Option Periods. The CLINs of present solicitation document must be filled with UNIT and TOTAL amounts. The quote must be submitted in EURO currency. Prices must be exclusive of I.V.A. Tax pursuant to art. 72 of the Decree Law No. 633, dated 26 Oct 1972.

Offerors should provide method of payment accepted, via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1) (End of Provision)

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.

Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Mar 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Tailored) (Feb 1998)

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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul_

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (Tailored) (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Revolutionary Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

Evaluation Factors for Award Addendum to RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (DEVIATION DATE)

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD:

This is a commercial service acquisition under the authority of RFO Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.