Finalversionamendment0001.pdf

414TH CSB RCO ITALY SUBOFFICE LIVORNO

VIA AURELIA, EDIFICIO 5131

ZONA DEPOSITO

56128 TIRRENIA (PISA)

0011587799-0002

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide the response to Request for Information, change the description of Experience Factor and Past Performance Factor in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2, change the NAICS code from 922160 to 561621 and extend the quote due date (see continuation sheet for details).

2. The closing date has been postponed to 07 June 2021.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Jun-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W58D2M21Q0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-May-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Jun-2021

CODE

414TH CSB RCO ITALY SUBOFFICE LIVORNO

VIA AURELIA, EDIFICIO 5131

ZONA DEPOSITO

56128 TIRRENIA (PISA)

W58D2M 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W58D2M21Q0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

Request for Information

1. Question: In the last 3 years we have made several and important alarm and fire systems for you, intended as new systems. Can these works be considered valid for admission to the solicitation in object?

Government Response: New Installations of Fire Alarm Systems are Acceptable Experience for this Requirement.

2. Question: Most of the Maintenance Contracts are based on multiple operation years which means that even when the contract is not still completed (by Final Acceptance Document issuance) it could be ongoing since several years. It should be considered acceptable Past Performances of contract that are still ongoing since years but not concluded?

Government Response: Yes, it is acceptable to use on going maintenance as an experience in the Past Performance Questionnaire.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The standard size code $22,000,000 has been added.

The required response date/time has changed from 03-Jun-2021 11:00 AM to 07-Jun-2021 11:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

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

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

(1) The solicitation number;

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

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

(4) A technical description of the items being offered 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 offeror 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 offer 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. Offers 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 acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, 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 offers. 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 offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, 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 offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers 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 offers 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.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(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 offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror 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 Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror 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 Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) Reserved.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

1. INSTRUCTION. The quoter(s) shall provide a written quote (IN ENGLISH) that MUST address each of the factors listed below. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE FACTOR BEING EVALUATED AS “UNACCEPTABLE”. The US Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions.

The only document that can be submitted in a language other than English is the Certificate of Chamber Of

Commerce, DURC and Factor III Certification Documents. However, The quoter shall provide English summary translation of thier Factor III Certification Documents. All other documents shall be submitted in English language.

2. QUOTE DUE DATE. Quotes are due electronically by the date and time set forth on Block 8 on the front page of the SF1449. All quotes shall include the company point of contact, phone number, and email address.

The Point of Contact for this requirement is:

Cristina Pancaccini 414th Contracting Support Brigade RCO Livorno Sub-Office Email: cristina.pancaccini2.ln@mail.mil Telephone: (39) 050-548365

The Alternate Point of Contact for this requirement is:

Ryan Bueno 414th Contracting Support Brigade RCO Livorno Sub-Office Email: : ryan.d.bueno2.civ@mail.mil Telephone: (39) 050-548363

A one-page cover letter must accompany the Request for Quotation. Prepare this letter on your company letterhead with the following information:

a. Quotation Number

b. Project Title

c. Full Legal Name and Address of Company

d. DUNS number

e. Date of the Quotation

f. Principal Point of Contact Name, Title, Address (if different from the above), Telephone Number, Fax Number and Internet email address.

g. Total quoted for entire effort including Options. Only E-Mail quotes will be accepted. Quotes shall include one scanned copy of the dated quote signed by an official fully authorized. The documents shall be submitted in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

E-Mail Submission Instructions: Quoters shall submit their quotation via E-Mail using the subject line "W58D2M21Q0004 “Maintenance and repair of fire alarm, gas detection systems and emergency lights at Darby Military Community USAG, Italy.” If more than one email is required to submit all quotation attachments, quoters shall indicate in the E-Mail number at the end of the subject (i.e. for the first of three E-Mails, "W58D2M21Q0004 Maintenance and repair of fire alarm, gas detection systems and emergency lights at Darby Military Community USAG, Italy. E-Mail 1 of 3.” If the quotation submission requires multiple E-Mails to submit, ALL E-Mails shall be submitted prior to the time listed above. (NOTE: Recommended maximum file(s) size per email is no larger than 5MB. If quotation documents exceed 5MB, submit in multiple emails). Quoters shall include the names and number of attachments in the body of each E-Mail. E-mail submissions shall be sent to both of the above email addresses.

Be advised that the Government does not provide automatic notification of receipt; contact the POC via telephone to receive confirmation.

3. PRE-QUOTE CONFERENCE: The pre-quote meeting will be held in Microsoft TEAMS on 07 May 2021 at 10:00 hours.

4. QUESTION & ANSWER. All prospective quoters are highly encouraged to ask questions regarding this RFQ by e-mail to cristina.pancaccini2.ln@mail.mil within ten (10) calendar days before the closing date as identified in Page 1, Block 8 of the RFQ. Answers to questions will be posted to https://beta.sam.gov/.

5. NOTE TO QUOTERS. To be awarded a government contract you MUST:

Have a DUNS number (Dun & Bradstreet); http://fedgov.dnb.com//webform);

Have a NCAGE number

(https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/FIC/NATO/NATOCAGE/) Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov/SAM).

6. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THE EVALUATION. Failure to address all the mandatory requirements may cause the Offerer to be disqualified from further consideration. The Quoter is responsible for submitting a well-written quote, with adequately detailed information which clearly demonstrates compliance with the solicitation requirements.

FACTOR I -- TECHNICAL FACTOR -- EXPERIENCE

The Quoter shall clearly demonstrate that they have relevant and recent work experience in providing services similar or greater in size, scope, magnitude and complexity to this solicitation. Relevant work experience means completed contracts similar or greater in size, scope, magnitude and complexity that provides “Maintenance and repair or new installation of fire alarm systems Notifier Mfg.” The value of each works shall be not less than Euro 20,000.00. Recent work experience means contracts completed during the past three (3) years from the date of the issuance of the formal Request for Quotation as identified on Page1, Block 6 of SF 1449 or on going for at least three years from the date of issuance of the formal Request for Quotation. The Quoters shall provide evidence of experience concerning two (2) works using attachment titled "Experience Questionnaire" to describe their experience in detail.

FACTOR II -- PAST PERFORMANCE

The Government will evaluate the information provided on the Past Performance Questionnaire. The quoter shall provide contract information for two (2) relevant projects completed within three (3) years from the date of issuance of the formal Request for Quotation as identified in Page 1, Block 6 of SF1449 or on going for at least three years from the date of issuance of the formal Request for Quotation. The information shall be presented by completing the attached Past Performance Questionnaire. Relevant work experience means completed contracts similar or greater in size, scope, magnitude and complexity that provides “Maintenance and repair or new installation of fire alarm system Notifier MFG.” It is the quoter’s responsibility to provide accurate points of contact, current telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for each identified contract. The quoter is highly encouraged to submit past performance information with evidence of customer satisfaction such as performance evaluation, special commendation, recognition, letters of appreciation, awards of excellence, Quoter’s quality certifications etc.; as long as these references are relevant to the effort set out in this RFQ.

FACTOR III -- CERTIFICATION

The quoter shall demonstrate to be in possess of the following certifications:

a. The offeror shall submit documentation which demonstrates that one techninician belong to its company has obtained a certification for fire alarm and gas detection systems released by Notifier company.

b. The offeror shall submit a copy of ISO 9001:2015 “ Quality Management system” certification.

c. The offeror shall submit documentation which demonstrates one worker has got a specialization at "3" Livello Artigiano or "4" Livello Industria."

FACTOR IV– PRICE - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ STANDARD FORM 1449

The Quoter shall submit firm fixed pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). The Quoter shall ensure that prices are entered for CLINs for which space has been provided. The Quoter shall enter a unit price and total price for each CLIN for which the Quoter is able to provide the specified item. The Unit Prices proposed on the SF 1449 must be all inclusive. That is, they must include wages, overtime, overhead, general and administrative expenses, profit, phase-in, phase-out, and any other contract related charges.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THE DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY: The U.S.

Government requires the Quoter submit the following documentation/certification to ensure the prospective contractor currently meets the applicable standards in Federal Acquisition Regulation 9.104 – Standards.

a. Certificate of Chamber of Commerce (Ordinario): The offeror shall provide with the quote a copy certified and NOT older than two (2) months at the time set forth for the receipt of the offer. The Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Membership (Certificato di Iscrizione alla Camera di Commercio) shall indicate the qualification of the quoter to perform the work as defined by Italian D.M. 37/2008 art.1 letter “ a”; “ g”. Self-certification are NOT allowed.

b. The offeror shall submit a copy of statement which demonstrates that the company has not any suspension to work in accordance with law no. 81 " safety law". The statement is the following: Dichiarazione di non essere soggetto di provvedimenti di sospension o interdittivi di cui all' art. 14 del D.Lgs no. 81 -2008"

c. Documento di regolarita’ contributiva (DURC):The quoter shall provide with the quote a copy certified and NOT older than ninety (90) days at the time set forth for the receipt of the quote of the DURC. (Documento Unico di Regolarità Contributiva). Self-certifications are NOT allowed. However, if the quoter has submitted acertified DURC to the issuing office (RCO Sub Office Livorno) within 90 days from the due date of this quote then the quoter may submit a copy of the previously certified DURC. The document MUST include the following statement otherwise the quote will be rejected“Con il presente documento si dichiara che l’impresa RISULTA REGOLARE ai fini del DURC. Only applicable to Italian Companies.

d. Self-Certification for AntiMafia Communication: The Quoter shall complete Attachment titled “Self- Certification for Antimafia communication (Autocertificazione della comunicazione antimafia) consisting of one (1) Page. Only applicable to Italian Companies.

e. The Quoter shall provide completed FAR Provision Certifications 52.204-24 and 52.204-26.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

FACTOR I -- TECHNICAL FACTOR -- EXPERIENCE

FACTOR II -- PAST PERFORMANCE

FACTOR III -- TECHNICAL FACTOR -- CERTIFICATION

FACTOR IV -- PRICE

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

1. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR 13 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. This is a source selection based on a selection of the technically acceptable offer with the lowest price. Technical acceptability will be based on a contractor submitting a quote that complies with all of the requirements listed in the Solicitation and Performance Work Statement (PWS). An acceptable rating must be obtained for the technical factor and past performance factor. Any Unacceptable factor will result in the offeror being deemed technically unacceptable. Quoters are put on notice that:

a. The non-price factors will be evaluated on an “acceptable”/unacceptable” basis.

b. The non-price factors are evaluated for acceptability and NOT ranked.

c. There is no relative order of importance of factors. Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that meets or exceeds all the minimum mandatory criteria in the solicitation evaluation factors.

2. In order to be eligible for an award, an offer shall be rated “ACCEPTABLE” on all non-price factors.

3. Once the Contracting Officer with the assistance of the Technical Team have identified the quotes that are technically acceptable, the Contracting Officer will make the award decision ONLY on the basis of lowest price.

4. The U.S. Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a requirement contract without discussions;

however, the U.S. Government reserves the right to hold discussions. It should be noted that there is no obligation on the part of the government to make an award to any quoter in response to this RFQ.

II. FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

1. The evaluation factors for this Request for Quotation are:

FACTOR I -- TECHNICAL FACTOR -- EXPERIENCE

FACTOR II -- PAST PERFORMANCE

FACTOR III -- TECHNICAL FACTOR -- CERTIFICATION

FACTOR IV -- PRICE

FACTOR I -- TECHNICAL FACTOR -- EXPERIENCE

The quoter must demonstrate that they have experience in providing services similar to those identified in the PWS.

The project should be similar or greater in size, scope, magnitude and complexity to this solicitation.

The technical factor will be rated on an acceptable / unacceptable basis using the following ratings:

Rating Description

Acceptable Quotation clearly meets the minimum requirement of the Request for Quotation

Unacceptable Quote clearly does meets the minimum requirement of the Request for Quotation

Quotation which meets the minimum requirement of the solicitation is considered the following: The quoter demonstrate relevant experience for at least two (2) projects concerning “Maintenance and repair or new installation of fire alarm systems Notifier MFG. The past contracts must be completed within three years from the date of this Request for Quotation as identified on Page 1 Block 6 or in progress for at least three years from the date of this Request for Quotation. The value of each work shall be not less than Euro 20,000.00.

Quotation which does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation is considered the following:

The quoter fails to demonstrate relevant experience for at least two (2) projects concerning Maintenance and Repair or new installation of fire alarm system Notifier MFG as described in Performance Work Statement. The past contracts were not completed during the last three (3) years from the date of this solicitation as identified on Page 1, Block 6 or these works were not in progress for at least three years from the date of this Request for Quotation. The value of each work is less than Euro 20,000.00.

FACTOR II -- PAST PERFORMANCE

Past performance will be rated on an acceptable / unacceptable basis using the following ratings:

Acceptable Based on the quoter's performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unacceptable Based on the quoter's performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort

Note: In the case of a quoter without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the quoter may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the quoter shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, "unknown" shall be considered " acceptable".

For Past Performance to be considered relevant, the offeror shall submit information about of two (2) works concerning the maintenance and repair or new installation of fire alarm system Notifier MFG as described d in the Performance Work Statement . The magnitude must be not less than Euro 20,000.00 per individual work. To be considered recent, the project must be completed during the last three (3) years from the date of this Request for Quotation (date shows at Block no. 6 of SF 1449) or these works are in progress for at least three years from the date of this Request for Quotation.The Past Performance is considered to be not relevant if it is not similar in work i.e. work concerning the maintenance and repair or new installation of fire alarm Notifier Mfg.

as described in the Performance Work Statement and if the magnitude is less than Euro 20,000.00 per individual work. It will be considered not recent if it is not completed during the last three (3) years from the date of this Request for Quotation (date shows at Block no. 6 of SF 1449) or these works are not in progress for at least three years from the dated of this Request for Quotation.

The Government will conduct a past performance assessment on all contracts, at least two, submitted by the offeror on the attachment titled "Past Performance Questionnaire" . The Government will consider the recency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor’s performance. The Government will consider the Past Performance Questionnaire information, as well as information obtained from any other sources as Offeror's former customers, business associates, Federal, state, and local government agencies; the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardees Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, and Contracting Officers.

FACTOR III -- TECHNICAL FACTOR -- CERTIFICATION

This factor will be rated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis using the following ratings:

Acceptable Quotation clearly meets the minimum requirement of the Request for Quotation

Unacceptable Quote clearly does meets the minimum requirement of the Request for Quotation

Quote which meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation is considered the following: If the quoter submit the below certifications:

a. Documentation which demonstrates that one technician belong to its company has obtained a certification for fire alarm and gas detection systems released by Notifier company. A copy of this document shall be submitted.

b. The offeror demonstrates its quality management system ISO 9001 certification. A copy of the ISO certification shall be submitted.

c. Documentation which demonstrates one worker has got a specialization at "3" Livello Artigiano or "4" Livello Industria". A copy of this document shall be submitted

Quote which does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation is considered the following: The offeror fails to submit a copy of the required above listed certifications.

FACTOR IV -- PRICE

a. The price structure will consist of Quantity multiplied by Unit Price equaling Total line item price. An assessment of the reasonableness of each proposed price will be made. The Contracting Officer will perform a price analysis of each quote found to be acceptable.

b. Quoters are required to price the base period and the option periods. Should the Government determine proposed prices are unrealistically low (an indication of “buy-in”), this will be considered a performance risk and may be deemed ineligible for contract award.

c. Total Evaluation Price. The total prices indicated at CLIN 0001 through 2010 will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness and for unbalanced pricing. Unrealistic, unbalanced or unreasonable pricing may cause a proposal to be determined unacceptable. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

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