RFQ-191T7026Q0010.docx

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

· SF 1449 cover sheet

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 191T7026Q0010, Prices, Block 23

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 191T7026Q0010, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

· Attachment 1 – Pricing List

· Attachment 2 – List of Elevators to be Maintained

· Attachment 3 – PMSC Elevator Maintenance Checklist

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/Addendum to SF-1449 RFQ Number 191T7026Q0010

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy requires services to maintain building elevators, chair and platform lifts throughout the Tri-Mission compounds and U.S. Government residences in Rome, Italy, in safe, reliable and efficient operating condition, as described in this solicitation and Attachments. The contract type is a firm fixed price contract for routine maintenance services paid at the monthly rate below, and a fixed rate for any temporary additional services that have been satisfactorily performed. These rates include all costs associated with providing elevator maintenance services in accordance with manufacturer’s warranty including materials, labor, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, profit and VAT (if applicable).

2.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/SCHEDULE

The contract will be for a one-year period, with four one-year optional periods of performance.

In order for the option(s) to be exercised at the prices indicated in this contract, the Government shall prepare a modification to this contract exercising this option.

3.0 PRICES

3.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

3.2 PRICING

The firm fixed prices for the base and four one-year option period shall be included in the attached Attachment 1 “Pricing List”.

All prices are set forth in Euros.

3.3 GRAND TOTAL PRICING

GRAND TOTAL

(BASE + 4 OPTION YEARS)

Euro

4.0 ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS

Temporary/additional services are based on indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, the minimum and maximum amounts are defined below:

Minimum: the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of 4 hours. This reflects the contract minimum for the base year and each option period.

Maximum: the amount of all orders shall not exceed 150 hours. This reflects the contract maximum for the base year and each option period for temporary/additional services.

5.0 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 seven 7 days from date of contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start.

CONTINUATION/ADDENDUM TO SF-1449

RFQ Number 191T7026Q0010

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The U.S Embassy in Rome, Italy requires the Contractor to maintain the elevators identified in Attachment 2 in safe, reliable and efficient operating condition. The Contractor shall provide all necessary managerial, administrative and direct labor personnel, and as well as all necessary transportation, equipment, tools, repair parts, supplies and materials required to perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and component replacement as required to maintain the elevators in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

2.0 HOURS OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall schedule all routine maintenance and repair work during normal building hours which are defined as 8:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday, excluding local and bank holidays, unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

3.0 ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

3.1 General. The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall supervise the Contractor's elevator mechanics and be the Contractor's liaison with the U.S. Embassy. The Contractor's employees shall be on-site only for contractual duties and not for any other business or purposes. Contractor employees shall have access to the elevators' hoistways, lobbies and machine rooms, either with or without security escorts, only with specific permission from either the Contracting Officer or the COR.

3.2 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. The Government shall issue identity cards to approved Contractor personnel, each of whom shall display his/her card(s) on the uniform at all times while on Government property or while on duty at private residences serviced under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the Government. The Contractor shall return all identity cards when the contract is completed, when a Contractor’s employee leaves this contract, or at the request of the Government.

3.3 STANDARD OF CONDUCT

3.3.1 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.

3.3.2 Uniforms and Personal Equipment. The Contractor's employees shall wear clean, neat and complete uniforms when on duty. All employees shall wear uniforms approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contractor shall provide, to each employee and supervisor, uniforms, personal equipment and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of purchasing, cleaning, pressing, and repair of the uniforms.

3.3.3 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.

3.3.4 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.

3.3.5 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.

3.3.6 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.

4.0 WORK REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General. The Contractor shall provide full service to meet routine maintenance requirements. The Contractor shall maintain elevators so that the elevators are in a safe and efficient operating condition at all times. In the event of a breakdown, the Contractor shall make every effort to immediately return the elevators to an operating condition.

5.0 SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

5.1 General

5.1.1 The objective of scheduled routine maintenance is to eliminate or minimize elevators malfunction, breakdown and deterioration. Contract maintenance of the elevators shall ensure continuous, safe, and satisfactory operation of all elevators, their parts and components. The Contractor shall schedule routine maintenance to include all tasks herein described, in addition to routine lubrication and adjustments. See Attachment 3, Preventive Maintenance Service Elevators Checklist (PMSC), for a detailed list of tasks to be performed.

5.1.2. The Contractor shall perform maintenance service on, but not limited to, the following elevator parts and equipment: controllers, selectors, worm gears, thrust bearings, brake magnet coils, brake shoes, brushes, windings, commutators, rotating elements, contacts, coils, resistors for operating and motor circuits, magnet frames, cams, car door and hoistway door hangers, tracks and guides, door operating devices, interlocks and contacts, pushbuttons, pumps, pump motors, operating valves, electronic tubes, electronic programmable controllers, hall lanterns and indicators, hatch lighting, pit bulbs, bulb replacement and all other elevator signal accessories.

5.1.3 The Contractor shall inventory, supply, repair and replace all parts that have become unsafe due to wear and tear. The Contractor shall use genuine manufacturer’s parts or approved or equal, to be approved by COR, for all replacements. The Contractor shall maintain an easily accessible supply of spare parts sufficient for normal maintenance and expedient emergency repairs.

5.1.4 The Contractor shall provide a written maintenance schedule specifying:

1. The designated calendar day each month for routine maintenance of each unit;

2. The anticipated duration of each maintenance visit;

3. An inventory of tools and specialized equipment the Contractor will bring on-site; and

4. A process for rescheduling: If the facility cannot accommodate the scheduled maintenance date, the Contractor shall coordinate with the designated Embassy point of contact to establish an alternative date within the same month.

5.1.5 Checklist Approval - The Contractor shall submit to the COR a schedule and description of the routine maintenance tasks which the Contractor plans to perform. The Contractor shall prepare this schedule and task description in a checklist format similar to the one provided in Attachment 3, "Scheduled Routine Maintenance Task Checklist", prior to contract work commencement.

5.2 Minimum Requirements - The Contractor shall provide a trained mechanic to inspect and service every elevator once a month. The elevator mechanic shall sign off on every item of the checklist when performing the maintenance service. The elevators mechanic shall leave a copy of this signed checklist with the COR or the COR's designate following the routine maintenance visit. This inspection and service shall include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

a. Ride all cars to detect and repair any improper operation of the car doors, hoist way doors, acceleration, leveling accuracy on the floor stops, and the action of the machine brake.

b. Check and make necessary repairs to ensure proper operation of retractable doors.

c. Review elevator’s performance with the COR, or the designated representative, to determine if any malfunctions have occurred in connection with the operation of the cars since the most recent previous scheduled routine maintenance visit.

d. Investigate any malfunctions which have occurred, devoting special attention to any problem involving unsafe operations, and make repairs as necessary.

e. Examine car stations and call buttons and replace any damaged switches, burned out lamps, bulbs and broken buttons, defective fixtures, switches, covers, and related hardware.

f. Trouble shoot any failure to equipment, lighting and receptacle electrical circuits;

g. Report findings to the COR or the COR's designee including identification of failed equipment and reason for failure.

h. Leave signed and dated copy of the Maintenance Checklist and also leave signed and dated copies of any other monthly, quarterly or annual checklists if those were completed during the subject visit.

i. Maintain emergency light units in operable condition.

5.3 Technical Cards (Libretto Impianto)

The Contractor shall prepare and submit reports including results of tests carried out on each elevator in compliance with the Italian Law, comma 4 art. 19 of the Presidential Decree no. 1497 dated 29 May 1963 and subsequent amendments. Reports/technical cards shall be updated each time a service task is performed and leave copy in the mechanical room.

5.4 Activities Log per Each Elevator

The Contractor shall maintain a log where all activities performed on each elevator are reported. The log shall remain in the mechanical room, and one copy shall be filed with the Facility Management on a monthly basis.

5.5 Full-Load and No-Load Testing Services

The Contractor shall perform full-load tests on elevators by loading the elevator with appropriate weights up to the elevator's nominal load capacity. The Contractor and the COR shall agree on the dates for this service at least 20 days in advance. During the 5-year contract period, the Contractor shall conduct at least one full-load test on each elevator.

Testing requirements shall include annual "no-load" safety tests and five-year "full-load" safety tests. A U.S. government representative, serving as a third-party Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI), will witness the five-year "full-load testing operations. The Contractor shall perform these tests in accordance with applicable local regulations, unless otherwise specified.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, testing equipment, test weights, and other materials necessary to perform these tests.

6.0 TROUBLE CALL RESPONSE SERVICE

6.1 General. The Contractor shall provide "around-the-clock" service coverage for elevators trouble calls as described below and which are not excluded by paragraph 8.0 below.

6.2 Emergency Response Service - The Contractor shall provide, at no extra cost, a 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 52 weeks/year coverage for emergency trouble calls. A trained mechanic shall be "on call" and shall be on site within one-hour time period of the placement of an emergency trouble call by the Contracting Officer or COR. Emergency situations include people trapped in an elevator, the suspicion/confirmation of a fire in or around elevator equipment, or an inoperative elevator with no suitable backup.

6.3 Non-Emergency Response Service - The Contractor shall provide, at no extra cost, a non-emergency response service. A trained elevator mechanic will be on site, within one working day, to trouble shoot and repair an elevator malfunction.

6.4 Callback Service - When an elevator which was previously worked on by the Contractor's mechanic, has a repeat malfunction within a 24-hour period, the Contractor shall be obligated to provide, at no extra cost, a return visit by a trained elevator mechanic to correct the problem, even if the problem is minor in nature. The elevator mechanic shall respond to this callback within a three-hour time period regardless of what time the Contracting Officer or COR made the callback complaint, including the "after hours" time periods.

7.0 PERSONNEL, TOOLS, REPAIR PARTS, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

The Contractor shall provide trained elevator mechanics with the appropriate tools and testing equipment for scheduled maintenance, unscheduled repairs, emergency repairs/assistance, safety inspection, and safety testing as required by this contract. The Contractor shall provide all of the necessary repair parts, materials and supplies to maintain, service, inspect and test the elevators as required by this contract.

The Contractor designate shall an English-speaking representative who shall supervise the Contractor's workforce and be the Contractor's liaison with the U.S.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining during the 5-year period of the contract qualified technicians with relevant experience of more than 5 years, and with “The Certificato di Abilitazione per l’esercizio della professione di manutentore di ascensori e montacarichi” as per Italia Law, art. 15. DPR 162/99.

The Contractor shall provide and replace the following materials as part of scheduled maintenance services the following materials:

1. Elevator emergency lighting batteries;

2. Seismic sensor batteries;

3. Automatic Rescue Operation (ARO) system batteries;

4. In-car emergency communication devices. Note: the Embassy maintains the active telephone line to the connection point;

5. All key switches used to operate elevator components. Note: The Embassy retains responsibility for key safeguarding and management. The Contractor shall replace any lost or damaged keys at the Contractor's expense.

8.0 EXCLUSIONS

The Contractor shall not assume responsibility for the following items of elevator equipment, which are not included in this contract:

a. Car enclosures and related items including, but not limited to, fixed or removable panels, door panels, car gates, plenum chambers, hung ceilings, light diffusers, fluorescent tubes, dry cell batteries, handrails, mirrors, floor coverings, carpets and other architectural features and accessories;

b. Buried caissons, cylinders and piping, and power supply feeder circuits to the machine room circuit breakers;

c. Computer and microprocessor devices not exclusively dedicated to the elevator equipment such as terminal keyboards and display units;

d. Communications equipment, such as telephones, intercoms, heat detectors, and smoke sensors, which were not installed by the Contractor or the original elevator installer;

e. Major Repairs: Any individual unit or incident of repair with a total estimated cost (labor and direct material costs) exceeding eur 1,000.00 which is not covered under routine maintenance, is not covered by this contract. The Government reserves the right to determine how these repairs are to be handled. Such repairs will normally be accomplished by separate purchase order or contract. This exclusion does not apply if the repair is to correct damage caused by Contractor negligence.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 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.

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:

1. Bodily Injury, On or Off the Site, in Euros

2. Property Damage, On or Off the Site, in Euros

9.3 Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Contractor agrees to provide all employees with worker's compensation benefits as required by the laws of either the country in which the employees are working or the employee's native country, whichever offers greater benefits, following FAR 52.228-4 “Worker’s Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas”.

10.0 PERMITS

The Contractor shall maintain in full force and affect all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the prosecution of work under this contract at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with host country laws.

11.0 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 ensure compliance with this law or decree, the entire burden of this registration shall rest upon the Contractor. Any local or other taxes which may be assessed against the contract shall be payable by the Contractor without Government reimbursement.

12.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

12.1 This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Services.

Performs all maintenance services set forth in the scope of work.

Entire Contract.

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

12.2 Surveillance. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

12.3 Standard. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.

12.4. Procedures.

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

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

12.4.3 If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

12.4.4 If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

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

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

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

12.4.8 Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERICAL ITEMS(DEVIATION) (NOV 2025), is incorporated by reference (see SF-1449, Block 27A) “None”

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

As prescribed in 29.402-3(b), insert the following clause:

Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Date)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c)(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury IRS Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying. In the absence of a completed IRS Form W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request. Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.

(2) If the Contractor—

(i) Is a foreign person; and

(ii) Has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding; and

(iii) Certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax; then the Contractor shall–

(A) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and

(B) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.

(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—

(1) Included in the contract price; nor

(2) Reimbursed.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the IRS as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

(End of clause)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (MARCH 2026)

(a) The parties estimate that performance of this contract will not cost the Government more than (1) the estimated cost specified in the Schedule or, (2) if this is a cost-sharing contract, the Government's share of the estimated cost specified in the Schedule. The Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work specified in the Schedule and all obligations under this contract within the estimated cost, which, if this is a cost-sharing contract, includes both the Government's and the Contractor's share of the cost.

(b) The Schedule specifies the amount presently available for payment by the Government and allotted to this contract, the items covered, the Government's share of the cost if this is a cost-sharing contract, and the period of performance it is estimated the allotted amount will cover. The parties contemplate that the Government will allot additional funds incrementally to the contract up to the fully estimated cost to the Government specified in the Schedule, exclusive of any fee. The Contractor agrees to perform, or have performed, work on the contract up to the point at which the total amount paid and payable by the Government under the contract approximates but does not exceed the total amount actually allotted by the Government to the contract.

(c) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing whenever it has reason to believe that the costs it expects to incur under this contract in the next 60 days, when added to all costs previously incurred, will exceed 75 percent of (1) the total amount so far allotted to the contract by the Government or, (2) if this is a cost-sharing contract, the amount then allotted to the contract by the Government plus the Contractor's corresponding share. The notice shall state the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance for the period specified in the Schedule.

(d) Sixty days before the end of the period specified in the Schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of the estimated amount of additional funds, if any, required to continue timely performance under the contract or for any further period specified in the Schedule or otherwise agreed upon, and when the funds will be required.

(e) If, after notification, additional funds are not allotted by the end of the period specified in the Schedule or another agreed-upon date, upon the Contractor's written request the Contracting Officer will terminate this contract on that date in accordance with the provisions of the Termination clause of this contract. If the Contractor estimates that the funds available will allow it to continue to discharge its obligations beyond that date, it may specify a later date in its request, and the Contracting Officer may terminate this contract on that later date.

(f) Except as required by other provisions of this contract, specifically citing and stated to be an exception to this clause—

(1) The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract; and

(2) The Contractor is not obligated to continue performance under this contract (including actions under the Termination clause of this contract) or otherwise incur costs in excess of- (i)The amount then allotted to the contract by the Government; or,

(ii) If this is a cost-sharing contract, the amount then allotted by the Government to the contract plus the Contractor's corresponding share, until the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the amount allotted by the Government has been increased and specifies an increased amount, which shall then constitute the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract.

(g) The estimated cost shall be increased to the extent that (1) the amount allotted by the Government or, (2) if this is a cost-sharing contract, the amount then allotted by the Government to the contract plus the Contractor's corresponding share, exceeds the estimated cost specified in the Schedule. If this is a cost-sharing contract, the increase shall be allocated in accordance with the formula specified in the Schedule.

(h) No notice, communication, or representation in any form other than that specified in subparagraph (f)(2) of this clause, or from any person other than the Contracting Officer, shall affect the amount allotted by the Government to this contract. In the absence of the specified notice, the Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for any costs in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract, whether incurred during the course of the contract or as a result of termination.

(i) When and to the extent that the amount allotted by the Government to the contract is increased, any costs the Contractor incurs before the increase that are in excess of—

(1) The amount previously allotted by the Government; or

(2) If this is a cost-sharing contract, the amount previously allotted by the Government to the contract plus the Contractor's corresponding share, shall be allowable to the same extent as if incurred afterward, unless the Contracting Officer issues a termination or other notice and directs that the increase is solely to cover termination or other specified expenses.

(j) Change orders shall not be considered an authorization to exceed the amount allotted by the Government specified in the Schedule, unless they contain a statement increasing the amount allotted.

(k) Nothing in this clause shall affect the right of the Government to terminate this contract. If this contract is terminated, the Government and the Contractor shall negotiate an equitable distribution of all property produced or purchased under the contract, based upon the share of costs incurred by each.

(l) If the Government does not allot sufficient funds to allow completion of the work, the Contractor is entitled to a percentage of the fee specified in the Schedule equaling the percentage of completion of the work contemplated by this contract.

(End of clause)

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-2 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:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

These addresses are subject to change. You may also use an internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo, Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (FEB 2024)

52.228-4 WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE OVERSEAS (APR 1984)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (DEVIATION JUL 2025)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (DEVIATION JUL 2025)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

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

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from the date of the award through base period or option period if exercised.

(b) All delivery orders or tsk orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when –

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either –

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of clause)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (OCT 1995)*

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 70.00 Euros, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of 10,000 Euros;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of 10,000 Euros; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within ten (10) days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirement clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above.

(End of clause)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (DEVIATION FEB 2026)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after one year beyond the contract’s effective period.

(End of clause) Alternate I (DEVIATION FEB 2026). (e) Either party may cancel this contract in whole or in part by providing written notice. The cancellation will take effect 30 calendar days after the other party receives the notice of cancellation. If either party makes such notification, no further orders may be issued against the contract, but orders already awarded will be completed unless a termination action is taken against the order. If the Contractor elects to cancel this contract, the Government will not reimburse the minimum guarantee.

Alternate II (DEVIATION FEB 2026). (e) The Government may cancel this contract in whole or in part by providing written notice. The cancellation will take effect 30 calendar days after the contractor receives the notice of cancellation. No further orders may be issued against the contract, but orders already awarded will be completed unless a termination action is taken against the order.

(f) The Contractor may request to cancel this contract by submitting a written cancellation request to the contracting officer. The cancellation will take effect 30 calendar days after the Government receives the cancellation request, unless the contracting officer informs the contractor, before cancellation is effective, that cancellation is not approved. A contractor who requests cancellation is not eligible for the minimum guarantee. If cancelled, no further orders may be issued against the contract, but orders already awarded will be completed unless a termination action is taken against the order.

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

52.217-8 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. 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 the performance period of the contract.

52.217-9 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 the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.

(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 five years and six months

52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

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

652.204-70 DEPARTMENT OF STATE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUANCE (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the Department of State (DOS) Personal Identification Card Policy and Procedures for all employees performing under this contract who require frequent and continuing access to DOS facilities, or information systems. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees will require frequent and continuing access to DOS facilities, or information systems.

(b) The DOS Personal Identification Card Policy and Procedures may be accessed at http://www.state.gov/m/ds/rls/rpt/c21664.htm.

CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)

Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1. Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);

1. Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE) (AUG 1999)

(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm fixed-price stated in this contract.

b) Invoice Submission. The Contractor shall submit quarterly invoices in original (PDF. format) to TriMissionInvoices@state.gov and one copy to the Contracting' Officer's Representative (COR) referencing the applicable U.S. Government Contract number to the following Designated Billing Office address:

American Embassy

FMC

Via Veneto 119/A 00187 Roma

To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 52.232-25, “Prompt Payment”.

Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the invoice.

(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the Contractor’s address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:

652.236-70 ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES (OCT 2017)

In addition to the safety/accident prevention requirements of FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention Alternate I, the contractor shall comply with the following additional safety measures.

(a) High Risk Activities. If the project contains any of the following high risk activities, the contractor shall follow the section in the latest edition, as of the date of the solicitation, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health manual, EM 385‑1‑1, that corresponds to the high risk activity. Before work may proceed, the contractor must obtain approval from the COR of the written safety plan required by FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention Alternate I (see paragraph (f) below), containing specific hazard mitigation and control techniques.

(1) Scaffolding;

(2) Work at heights above 1.8 meters;

(3) Trenching or other excavation greater than one (1) meter in depth;

(4) Earth-moving equipment and other large vehicles;

(5) Cranes and rigging;

(6) Welding or cutting and other hot work;

(7) Partial or total demolition of a structure;

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

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

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

(11) Hazardous noise levels as required in EM 385-1 Section 5B or local standards if more restrictive.

(b) Safety and Health Requirements. The contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health manual EM 385-1-1, or OSHA 29 CFR parts 1910 or 1926 if no EM 385-1-1 requirements are applicable, and the accepted contractor’s written safety program.

(c) Mishap Reporting. The contractor is required to report immediately all mishaps to the COR and the contracting officer. A “mishap” is any event causing injury, disease or illness, death, material loss or property damage, or incident causing environmental contamination. The mishap reporting requirement shall include fires, explosions, hazardous materials contamination, and other similar incidents that may threaten people, property, and equipment.

(d) Records. The contractor shall maintain an accurate record on all mishaps incident to work performed under this contract resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to or theft of property, materials, supplies, or equipment.