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The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q.1 Are Wardrobes made of chipboard covered with melamine acceptable?

A.1 No. The wardrobes quoted have to match with the salient characteristics listed in SOW paragraph 4, Item #0004 Wardrobe 2 Door. In addition, as per the Instruction to Quoters, " Quoters shall submit a product description and/or documentation in English (catalogue, brochure, technical specifications and pictures) of the items quoted to include the brand and product model." and the "Government will evaluate the documentation submitted to evaluate if the quoted products meet the Government’s salient characteristics."

Q.2 Are mattresses without springs acceptable?

A.2 No. Mattresses quoted have to match with the salient characteristics listed in SOW paragraph 4, Item #0007 Queen Bed Sized Mattress and Item #0008 Single Bed Sized Mattress. In addition, as per the Instruction to Quoters, " Quoters shall submit a product description and/or documentation in English (catalogue, brochure, technical specifications and pictures) of the items quoted to include the brand and product model." and the "Government will evaluate the documentation submitted to evaluate if the quoted products meet the Government’s salient characteristics."

Q.3 Could we demonstrate the experience of our subcontractor in the ‘Past Performance’ section?

A.3 Yes. See FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) paragraph (2) Factor II – Past Performance included in the Request for Quote.

Q.4 Is furniture without removable coating acceptable? Furniture with removable coating is no longer produced, but we ensure that the furniture we offer is easy to clean and use.

A.4 No. Furniture quoted have to match with the salient characteristics listed in SOW paragraph 4, Item #0001 Sofa (3-Seats), Item #0002 Love Seat (2-Seats) and Item #0003 Arm Chair. The Government market research showed that furniture with upholstery fully (and cushions) removable are still available. In addition, as per the Instruction to Quoters, " Quoters shall submit a product description and/or documentation in English (catalogue, brochure, technical specifications and pictures) of the items quoted to include the brand and product model." and the "Government will evaluate the documentation submitted to evaluate if the quoted products meet the Government’s salient characteristics."

Q.5 Can you please confirm if this procurement is subject to the Berry Amendment?

A.5 Yes. It is subject to the Berry Amendment unless one of the exception at DFAR 252.225-7012 or FAR 25.104 applies.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTION TO QUOTERS

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

It is emphasized that this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued in accordance with the procedures of FAR Parts 13.5 and 13.106-2(b)(3), which are intended to streamline source selection and be minimally burdensome for both the Government and the Quoters interested in competing for this requirement. Note also that any references in the RFQ to offer/offeror shall be deemed to mean quotation/quoter.

The following provision is tailored in accordance with FAR Part 12.302(d) and replaces the foregoing provision, FAR 52.212-1, in its entirety:

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of quotations. Submit signed and dated quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the Quoter;

(4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the Quoter shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the quotation is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for holding quotations firm. The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple quotations. Not applicable.

(f) Late submissions.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations are due.

(2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before issuance of a purchase order and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotations by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotations will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(g) Issuance of a purchase order. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and issue a purchase order based upon initial quotations received. Therefore, the Quoter’s initial quotation should contain the Quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to request revised quotations from, or negotiate final purchase order terms with, one or more Quoters if it is later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. However, the Contracting Officer will not establish a competitive range, conduct discussions, or otherwise utilize the formal source selection procedures described at FAR Part 15. The Government may reject any or all quotations if such action is in the public interest; issue a purchase order to other than the Quoter with the lowest price; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotations received.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to—

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all quotations exceeding $3,500, and quotations of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Quoter’s name and address. The Quoter also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Quoter does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Quoter should indicate that it is a Quoter for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of a quotation, the quotation or acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Requests for information. The Contracting Officer will not notify unsuccessful Quoters that responded to the solicitation nor will they be provided a debriefing. Quoters may request information on purchase orders resulting from this solicitation from the Contracting Officer. If requested, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1)The number or Quoters solicited.

(2)The number of quotations received.

(3) The name of any Quoters receiving a purchase order and the total price of each order.

(4) The general reason(s) the quotation was not accepted.

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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

Quotes shall be submitted electronically to Sebastiano Paciello and to Arthur Conkwright at the following email addresses:

Email to: Sebastiano.Paciello.IT@eu.navy.mil Arthur.Conkwright@eu.navy.mil

Electronic mail sent to this addresses shall clearly reference the Request for Quotation (RFQ) number, N6817119Q0033, in the subject line. Questions shall be submitted no later than 1000 am hours (Naples, Italy Local Time) Monday, 29 April 2019. Questions submitted after this date and time may not be answered. Other methods of submitting questions are not authorized and will not be acknowledged or addressed.

Quote Delivery: Quoters are advised that delays can be experienced with the Government’s email system. Additionally, the email system capacity for each email is 10 MB. Emails greater than 10 MB will not be delivered and, consequently, will not be considered. Therefore, quotations exceeding the size limit must be sent via multiple emails. Zip Files are not accepted.

Quoters must comply with the detailed instructions in this RFQ for format and content of the quotes; quotes that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the Quoter ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the requirements in the Work Statement but is not required to do so.

Amendments and notices to the RFQ: Amendments and notices will be posted to European Navy Electronic Commerce Online (EURONECO) and Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO). It is the vendor’s responsibility to check both EURONECO and NECO for amendments and notices.

Important: The Quoter shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of the contract. SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

(1) The quote must be submitted in English and shall be submitted in separated volumes as follows:

Volume I – Technical Capability Volume II – Past Perfomance Volume III – Price

(2) Volume Requirements.

(i) Volume I – Technical Capability.

Quoters shall submit a product description and/or documentation in English (catalogue, brochure, technical specifications and pictures) of the items quoted to include the brand and product model. In case of contract award, quoter shall provide the exact product, brand, model and color being offered.

(ii) Volume II: Past Performance

Quoters shall submit a completed “Attachment 1 – Past Performance Information Sheet,” which describes no more than three relevant contracts completed within the past five years as of the closing date of this RFQ. Include information of any major problems encountered on the contracts listed and the resulting corrective actions taken to resolve them. The information may also include a description of any quality awards earned by the offeror. The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government.

The quoter should provide the information requested above for past performance evaluation, or affirmatively state on Attachment 1 that it possesses no relevant directly related or similar past performance.

(iii) Volume III: Price Quotation

SF1449 CLINs pricing scheduled entitled: Supplies/Services - Quoters shall submit prices for all CLINs. In the event the unit price(s) and extended price(s) are ambiguous, the Government will use the indicated unit price(s) for evaluation and award purposes. ALL PRICES SHALL BE IN EURO.

For Sofa, Love Seat, Arm Chair and Mattresses fill and submit the following table:

Cotton, Other Natural Fibers, Wool, Synthetic Fabric

Item #0001 Sofa (3-Seats)

Cotton:

Other Natural Fibers:

Wool:

Synthetic Fabric:

Cotton:

Other Natural Fibers:

Wool:

Synthetic Fabric:

ITEM #0002 Love Seat (2-Seats)

Cotton:

Wool:

Synthetic Fabric:

Cotton:

Other Natural Fibers:

Wool:

ITEM #0003 Arm Chair

Cotton:

Wool:

Synthetic Fabric:

Cotton:

Other Natural Fibers:

Wool:

ITEM #0007 Queen Bed Sized Mattress

Cotton:

Wool:

Synthetic Fabric:

Cotton:

Other Natural Fibers:

Wool:

ITEM #0008 Single Bed Sized Mattress

Cotton:

Wool:

Synthetic Fabric:

Cotton:

Other Natural Fibers:

Wool:

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