Invitation_Letter.docx

Acquisitions Office Rome, February 28, 2017

Dear Prospective Offeror:

SUBJECT: Solicitation Number S-IT700-17-R-0005

The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a proposal for painting services for the US Tri-Mission in Rome, Italy.

The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-proposal conference, and all prospective offerors who have received a solicitation package will be invited to attend. See Section L of the attached Request for Proposals (RFP).

Submit your proposal in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal Enclosed" to the US Tri-Mission – Attn. GSO-Acquisitions Office, Via Sallustiana 49, 00187 Rome, Italy on or before 12:00 noon on March 31, 2017. No proposal will be accepted after this time.

In order for a proposal to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1442

1. Section B;

1. Section K, Representations and Certifications;

1. Additional information as required in Section L.

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Carrie L. Basnight or Raffaella Iacovacci by e-mail at BasnightCL@state.gov or IacovaccR@state.gov .

Sincerely,

Enclosures: a/s