RFQ N6817126QN045.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Created On:

20 May 2026, 08:02 AM Greenwich Mean Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Voyage Repair (VR)

1. The NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center Sigonella (FLCSI) – Site Naples has a new requirement in support of the USS SHIP. The work items to quote are reported and described in “Attachment J-2 Work Items Description”.

2. Place of performance: Gaeta, Italy

3. Period of performance: 16 -30 July 2026

4. Point of contact at NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE FLEET for this Request for Quote is Antonella De Fraia Fraingipane, Email: antonella.defrangipane.ln@us.navy.mil

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Voyage Repairs - CAT "A" Work Items.

Accomplish all work items in accordance with the attached J-2 Work Items Description.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

DESCRIPTION AND SPECCIFICATION

C-1 General Information This acquisition is in support of the USS SHIP. The Contractor shall prepare for and accomplish the Voyage Repair (VR) of the USS Ship as described in the work package. The work items Category "A" are provided as "Attachment J-2 Work Items Description". Additionally, the Contractor shall take into account all other documents posted with this Request for Quote (RFQ) and any future amendments that are made to the

RFQ.

C-2 References

References to the above Work Items will be provided to quoters, upon request to Antonella De Fraia Frangipane, E-mail address: antonella.

defraiafrangipane.ln@us.navy.mil

C-3 Pricing Prices shall be submitted in the format specified in Section B "Supplies/Services and Price" and Attachment J-1 Pricing Breakdown must be filled in providing the number of man hours, labor rate, total labor cost, material and other costs. Prices must be stated in US Dollars.

C-4 Work Items Description The Category "A" work items for which a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) is to be established and will be executed during the Period of Performance and included in the base Contract are the following:

0173A_A_LCC-CCSI-PRESERVE AND PAINT 2K SQFT TOPSIDE (1 YR)

0173B_A_LCC-CCSI-PRESERVE AND PAINT 2K SQFT MACHINERY SPACES

0199_A_LCC-VR-(26-0019) STEEL REPAIRS - PORT & STBD SHORE POWER PLATFORMS

0501_A_LCC-VR-(25-0294) FWD & AFT CIWS COOLING LOOPS

0801_A_LCC_WI_0801 HVAC INSULATION

The Category "N" identifies work items without an associated fixed price that provide a detailed description for work items as part of their technical proposal. Procedure/regulations are also included that must be followed by the Contractors and Subcontractors in the accomplishment of all work requirements. The Category "N" work items is the following:

0001 INTENT SCOPE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS

C-5 Subsequent Repairs - Scope of the contract If additional work is discovered during performance, the Contracting Officer will determine if it can be considered growth or new work, after following required contracting procedure.

C-5.1 Growth Work

(a) The government anticipates that any subsequent repairs identified as a result of work items associated with this requirement may be performed by the awardee in accordance with the applicable Changes clause.

(b) Growth work is defined as any additional work identified after award of contract that is required to complete the original scope of work. All growth work will be related to a work specification item in the awarded contract and will be priced at the same labor rate as the originally quoted work. Performance of authorized growth work shall commence after the issuance of a contract modification. The Contractor shall not perform growth work without the Contracting Officer's authorization. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to contract for growth work on the basis of a negotiated, firm-fixed price, when it is in the best interest of the Government.

(c) The Contractor shall furnish a price breakdown directly to the Contracting Officer, itemized as required by the Contracting Officer, of any quote submitted for a contract modification for growth. If the quote includes a request for a time extension, justification shall be furnished with the quote.

C-5.2 New Work New work is defined as additional work that cannot be reasonably tied to an existing work item in the specification package, but is still essential for the satisfactory completion of the vessel overhaul effort. New work will be negotiated and agreed to by both parties.

C-6 Authorized Changes Only by the Contracting Officer Except as specified in the paragraph directly below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicate with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under contract clause 52.243-1 "Changes" of this contract. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract. NAVSUP FLCSI Code 200 Contracting Officers are the only persons authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the NAVSUP FLCSI Code 200 Contracting Officers.

ENCLOSURE

The following document (s) are provided as attachments:

1. J-1 Contractor Pricing Breakdown

2. J-2 Work Item Description

Requirements

VOYAGE REPAIR (VR) IN SUPPORT OF THE USS SHIP.

Section D - Packaging and Marking Packaging and Marking will be performed in accordance with the requirements cited in the individual work items withing Attachment J-2 (Work Specification Package).

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. Apr 1984

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance is Gaeta, Italy.

Overall Contract Delivery Period

Contractor Destination

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Period of Performance From 16 Jul 2026 To 30 Jul 2026

1 Lot

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. Aug 1989

Section G - Contract Administration Data

CONTRACTING INFORMATION

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POINT OF CONTACT

NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NAPLES

Viale Fulco Ruffo di Calabria Bldg 401 Capodichino Base 80144 Napoli - Italy

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Antonella De Fraia Frangipane Phone: +39 081 568 3560 Email: Antonella.defraiafrangipane.ln@us.navy.mil

TECHNICAL POC:

To be provided after award

MAIL INVOICE

INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall utilize electronic invoicing upon delivery of the required supplies/service. See contract clause entitled "DFARS 252.232-7006 INVOICING AND PAYMENT (WAWF) INSTRUCTIONS in Section G for instructions on submitting invoices electronically through Wide Area Work Flow - Receipt and Acceptance

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions-Cost Vouchers May 2023 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. (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 Electronic invoicing.

authorized by Defense 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 WAWF training.

Training Site before 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 WAWF methods of document submission.

Protocol.

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

in WAWF for this contract 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.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(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.

2in1

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(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 Document routing.

WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC N61240

Issue By DoDAAC N68171

Admin DoDAAC N68171

Inspect By DoDAAC ____

Ship To Code N62387

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) N62387

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N62387

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N62387

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 Payment request.

accordance with the 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.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

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

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. Jun 2020 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

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Noncommercial). (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

Apr 2026

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act). Jul 2014 52.228-4 Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas. Apr 1984 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. Feb 2021 52.232-1 Payments. Apr 1984 52.232-25 Prompt Payment. Jan 2017 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Alternate II) Feb 2026 Alternate II Feb 2026 52.245-1 Government Property. Sep 2021 52.245-9 Use and Charges. Apr 2012

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 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General. Aug 2019 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.217-7004 Job Orders and Compensation. May 2006 252.217-7005 Inspection and Manner of Doing Work. Jul 2009 252.217-7006 Title. Dec 1991 252.217-7009 Default. Dec 1991 252.217-7010 Performance. Jul 2009 252.217-7012 Liability and Insurance. Aug 2003 252.217-7013 Guarantees. Dec 1991 252.217-7014 Discharge of Liens. Dec 1991 252.217-7015 Safety and Health. Dec 1991 252.217-7016 Plant Protection. Dec 1991 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas). Jun 1997 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. Jun 1997 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.229-7002 Customs Exemptions (Germany). Jun 1997 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). Jun 1997 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration Jan 2025 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property. Jan 2024 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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)

Section J - List of Attachments Attachment J-1 Contractor's Price Breakdown

Attachment J-2 Work Specification Package

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FEB 2026) (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)

(a) . As used in this provision-Definitions

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability ( , e.g.

Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means-

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity ( , general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).e.g.

(b) The offeror has does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in-

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of provision)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(Feb 2026)

REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY

FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2026) (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is is not a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation. (Jun 2020)

TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS-NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

(a) . As used in this provision-Definitions

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

Specified Federal procurement payment means any payment made pursuant to a contract with a foreign contracting party that is for goods, manufactured or produced, or services provided in a foreign country that is not a party to an international procurement agreement with the United States. For purposes of the prior sentence, a foreign country does not include an outlying area of the United States.

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. 701(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) Unless exempted, there is a 2 percent tax of the amount of a specified Federal procurement payment on any foreign person receiving such payment. See 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c) Exemptions from withholding under this provision are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). The Offeror may claim an exemption from the withholding by using the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available at www.irs.gov/w14. 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. The IRS Form W-14 is provided to the acquiring agency rather than to the IRS.

(d) For purposes of withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C, the Offeror represents that

(1) It is is not a foreign person; and

(2) If the Offeror indicates "is" in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then the Offeror represents that-I am claiming on the IRS Form W-14 a full exemption, or partial or no exemption [ ] from the excise tax.Offeror must select one

(e) If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then-

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror shall submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment.

(f) If the Offeror selects "is" in paragraph (d)(1) and "partial or no exemption" in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror will be subject to withholding in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in any resulting contract.

(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 provision)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (Dec 2019)

COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

(a) . As used in this provision, "covered defense telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause Definitions 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

(b) . The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( ) for Procedures https://www.sam.gov entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered defense telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) . The Offeror represents that it does, does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a Representation part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of provision)

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) . "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or Definitions 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) . Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from Prohibition 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) . The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at for Procedures https://www.sam.gov 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) . If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at Representation 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) . If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications Disclosures 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)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

1. Quotes must be received no later than (NLT) Wednesday, 03 Jun 2026 at 14:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Quotes and technical acceptability documentation shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to: Antonella De Fraia Fraingipane, Email: antonella.

defrangipane.ln@us.navy.mil.

Quoter must submit a request for references via email no later than 28 May 2026 at 14:00 Central Summer European Time (CEST) to Antonella De Fraia Fraingipane.

2. Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Quoter. The evaluation factors will be 1) Technical Capability and 2) Price.

At the time of the closing date, quoters shall complete and submit the following:

1) Technical Capability Proposal. The Technical proposal consists of and shall include the items listed below:

1.1 Ability to Perform the Statement of Work

(a) Lagging & Insulation

-The quoters shall submit documentation of the contractor furnished material receipt to the MSC Port Engineer documenting MIL-Specification compliance prior to commencement of Work Item 0199, 0501 and 0801.

(b) Welding Certificates

-The Quoter shall provide the ABS certifications / process for welding of Mild Carbon Steel and Silver Braze of piping systems for Work Item 0501.

(c) Marine Chemist

The contractor shall provide a certified Marine Chemist or local equivalent determined by local government certification in accordance with WI 0501.

1.2 Management Control and Quality Assurance

(a) Quality Control Plan.

The quoters shall provide proof of ISO 9001 or 14001 Quality Management System for Marine Maintenance and Repair Services.

Note: All required documentation must be submitted in English.

The quoter is also required to fill the following contracting documentation and return with the quote

- Standard Form 18/Request for quotation - Request for quotation with blocks 12-16 completed by the quoter. If amendments to the RFQ are issued, each Standard Form 30 "Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract" shall be included with blocks 8 and 15 (a) through (c) completed by the quoter.

- Completed Representations and Certifications - Located in Section K of this Request for quote.

2) Price: Section B "Supplies/Services and Price" and J-1 Contractor's Price Breakdown must be filled. The J-1 must be filled providing the number of man hours, labor rate, total labor cost, and subcontractor/material and any other costs. All pricing shall be in US DOLLARS.

3. Contractors are required to be registered in the SAM (www.sam.gov).

4. Please note that this is a request for quote and not an authorization to perform the described work. The Government will not be liable for any costs for the work described herein prior to an issuance of a purchase agreement of authorization to proceed from U.S. Government Contracting Officer.

5. Point of contact at NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE FLEET for this Request for Quote is Antonella De Fraia Frangipane (Tel: +39 081 568 3560), Email address: Antonella.defraiafrangipane.ln@us.navy.mil

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. Apr 1991

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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. (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/these address(es):

____________[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of provision)

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

EVALUATION FACTOR FOR AWARD

Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quoter. The quote will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.

The technical acceptability will be based on evaluation of the documentation listed in section "L".

The Government will evaluate the total Evaluated Price for award purposes. The Attachment J-1 Price Breakdown represents the Total Evaluated Price.

The evaluation factors will be the following: (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price.

(1) Technical Capability Technical capability documentation will be evaluated and rated on an "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" basis using the ratings in the following table. Only those quoters that are rated acceptable under Factor (1) Technical Capability will be further evaluated under Factor (2), Price. Quotes rated as "unacceptable" under Factor (1) will render the entire quote unacceptable and ineligible for award.

Table A-1 - Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum technical requirements of the RFQ

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum technical requirements of the RFQ

(2) Price

The quoter shall provide price for CLIN in Section B and fill in J-1 Pricing Breakdown with all information required

NAVAL REGIONAL CONTRACTING CEN DET, PSC 817 BOX 50 FPO, AE 09622-0050 UNITED STATES