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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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Address the offerors' questions;

2) Amend point 2 of Addendum to 52.212-1, paragraph B) 2, 'Volume II, Factor I, Certif ications";

3) Add point 5 to Addendum to 52.212-1, paragraph B) 2 'Volume II, Factor I, Certif ications";

4) Amend "Basis for aw ard", paragraph B), Factor I, Certif ications, points 2 and 5.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Apr-2019

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 W912PF19Q0022

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Apr-2019

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 is extended, X 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

25-Apr-2019

CODE

414TH CSB - PARC AFRICA

VIA DELLA PACE #197

VICENZA (VI) 36100

W912PF 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912PF19Q0022

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:

Q&A

Q1: With reference to point 2.2 of the RFQ W912PF19Q0022, please clarify whether the "technical supervisor" shall be a direct employee of the bidding company or if an external consultant can be accepted as well.

R1: Please refer to Addendum to 52.212-1, B)2.2 “Volume II, Factor I, Certifications” hereby amended.

Q2. Can you clarify if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, if similar services have been performed in the past, or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract or task order number.

R2. This a follow on contract to contract # W912PF-16-P-0050 awarded to “Consorzio S&T Services & Technologies Group”.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A.INSTRUCTIONS. The offeror shall provide a written Quote (IN ENGLISH) that MUST address each of the factors listed on the table below. The only documents that can be submitted in a language other than English is the Certificate of Chamber Of Commerce and mandatory documents. The offeror shall submit electronic copies of their quotation package via email with the subject line “W912PF-19-Q-0022 – Testing and Inspection of fire suppression systems at USAG – Italy, Vicenza” to the following points of contacts: Francesca Candia / francesca.candia.ln@mail.mil AND Lindsay Jaime / lindsay.r.jaime.civ@mail.mil.

Quotation packages must be received no later than the solicitation closing date and time listed on the solicitation.

The offeror is responsible for verifying that their quotation package was received before the solicitation closing date and time. Only email submissions will be accepted.

Page Limitations and Format. The Offeror’s quotation package shall consist of five (5) volumes. Each respective volume shall comply with the following format and page limitations in accordance with the table below.

Volume Description/Title Page limit I Mandatory Documentation Required No Page limit II Factor I – Certifications 20 Pages III Factor II - Experience 20 Pages IV Factor III - Past Performance 20 pages V Factor IV – Price (Solicitation/Contract/Standard Form 1449) No page limit

*Document Format: Times New Roman, Size 10 Font, single spaced.

Use of hyperlinks is prohibited.

1. All information shall be confined to the appropriate Volume. The Quote shall be prepared clearly and concisely to demonstrate that the offeror has a complete understanding of the requirements. Offeror shall prepare their quotes on the presumption that the Government has no previous knowledge of the offeror’s capabilities. Quotes will be evaluated only on the information specifically presented in respective submittals.

2. Quotes shall not merely repeat to perform work in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The PWS reflects the objectives of the program; therefore, repeating the PWS without sufficient elaboration will not be accepted. Offerors that submit generic Quotes risk receiving unacceptable ratings.

3. The cover of each volume shall include the solicitation number, volume number, and firm name, address, POC, CAGE Code (NCAGE Code) and DUNS number.

NOTE: Pages exceeding the “Page Limits” stated in the Table above will not be evaluated ( e.g. Volume III, Description/Title, Factor 2 –Experience, Page Limit – 20 Pages: the 21st + pages will not be evaluated).

4. This requirement is for the inspection and testing of the fire prevention and protection system for USAG Italy (Vicenza) and Poggio Renatico, Italy. It does not include maintenance/repair services. A separate requirement will be competed for the maintenance and repair services. The offeror (individual, subcontractor, or part of a Pool of Firms (Consorzio) that is awarded the contract for the inspection and testing shall not be awarded the contract for the maintenance/repair services.

B. VOLUME CONTENT. Each Volume shall contain the information outlined below:

1. VOLUME I - MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

The following documentation shall be submitted with the offerors’ quote and shall be in accordance with Italian requirements and laws:

a. The offeror must provide a copy of a Historical Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Membership (Certificato Storico di Iscrizione alla Camera di Commercio) OR EQUIVALENT (for foreign companies) NOT older than 90 days at the time set forth for the receipt of Quotes. Self-certifications are NOT allowed and will be rejected. The business purpose (oggetto sociale) should include but is not limited to: Inspection and Testing of Fire Suppression Systems.

b. DURC: The offeror shall provide with the Quotation a copy NOT older than ninety (90) days from the date for initial receipt of quotation of the DURC (Documento Unico di Regolarità Contributiva). Self- certifications (autocertificazioni) are NOT allowed. The document MUST include the following statement: “Con il presente documento si dichiara che l’impresa RISULTA REGOLARE ai fini del DURC” (“This document declares that the company is regular for the DURC purposes”).

c. The offeror must provide Attachment 1 "Self-Certification for Antimafia" duly filled out.

d. The offeror shall provide Attachment 3 “Suitability of the contractor”, blocks A and B1), duly filled out.

e. If proposing as a Pool of Firms (Consorzio/ATI), the Offeror shall also provide with their Quote the below listed required documents/certificates:

1. A copy of the notarized legal document that established the Pool of Firms (Consorzio/ATI).

2. The name and addresses of all the associated firms. The associated firms are NOT allowed to submit their individual Quotes under this solicitation otherwise the Quote of the Pool of Firms (Consorzio/ATI) and the Quote of any associated firm will be rejected.

3. The names and the addresses of the associated firms proposed to perform the work.

4. A statement describing all legal or administrative proceedings currently pending or concluded, conducted against your firm within the last three years from the solicitation release date which relate to procurement or performance of any public or private contracts. Disclose whether the prime contractor (or its predecessors, if any) has been insolvent or filed for bankruptcy within the past three years. Offeror shall disclose any other information which could reasonably call into question the responsibility of the Offeror to perform this contract.

2. VOLUME II – FACTOR I – CERTIFICATIONS

Offerors shall provide ALL the information below. Offerors that do NOT submit all the required documents and information shall be evaluated as unacceptable.

1. Provide for each technician (technicians shall be employed directly by the Offeror, not by a subcontractor) that will be performing testing/inspection services under this contract, copy of one or more educational certificates issued by institutions or associations authorized in Italy including but not limited to M.A.I.A; UMAN; VIGILI

DEL FUOCO).

2. Provide evidence of the following for the technical supervisor in the company: Each company shall have one technical supervisor that is enrolled in the “Albo professionisti anticendio” with the proper qualification, as per Decreto 05/08/2011. The technical supervisor must be a direct employee of the company submitting the offer.

3. Provide current certifications of the company's qualification as per DM 37/08 “Lettera G”, and a quality system certification in accordance with UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 norms.

4. Provide a written description of the web-based database that they intend to use and share with the COR, in accordance with paragraphs 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 of the PWS. This database must be in English and may also be in Italian. To be considered acceptable, the web-based database must be user-friendly (easy to access, password protected, with logical flow and flexible report options) and must provide at the minimum, the same information as in Technical Exhibit D.

5. The offeror must provide a self-certification showing evidence that it will perform on the installations, and with its own organization, services equivalent to at least 70 percent of the total amount of the services to be performed under this contract. The offeror shall also state which subcontractor/s it intends to use (if known at the time of the quote submission), the type of work it/they will perform under this contract and the percentage of the work that each subcontractor will perform.

3. VOLUME III – FACTOR II – EXPERIENCE

The offeror shall provide at least one (1), but not more than three (3) examples of contracts performed by the company that are recent (within the last 3 years form the solicitation release date) and relevant to work requirements specified in this solicitation. If more than three (3) examples of experience are submitted, only the first three examples in order of presentation within Factor II will be considered.

Relevant is defined as the same magnitude of paragraphs 1.2 and 1.4 of the PWS.

1. Similar in scope means that the contract must be for the inspection and testing of fire suppression systems. Refer to paragraphs 1.2 and 1.4 of the PWS

2. If the offeror is a Pool of Firms (Consorzio)/ATI, recent and relevant experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Pool of Firms (Consorzio)/ATI entity. If the Pool of Firms (Consorzio)/ATI does not have such experience, relevant experience shall be submitted for at least one partner. The experience factor for a Pool of Firms (Consorzio)/ATI is still limited to a total of three (3) relevant experience projects.

3. It is the offeror’s responsibility to clearly explain and demonstrate to the Government how its work experience (and the experience of each teaming partner, if applicable) in each submitted project is relevant to the contract requirements in this solicitation.

4. VOLUME IV – FACTOR III – PAST PERFORMANCE

1. Offerors shall provide contract information of no more than three (3) projects performed in the last three (3) years from the solicitation release date, and that are relevant to this solicitation, by the offeror and any major subcontractors or partnerships. If more than three (3) examples of experience are submitted, only the first three examples in order of presentation within Factor III will be considered. Relevant is defined as the same magnitude of paragraphs 1.2 and 1.4 of the PWS.

The information shall be presented by completing the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment of solicitation), one (1) for each contract.

2. It is the offeror’s responsibility to provide accurate points of contact, current telephone numbers and email addresses for each identified contract. If there are subcontractors or partnerships, they will be evaluated in the same manner as the Prime. The offeror 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, offeror’s quality certifications etc.; as long as these references are relevant to the effort set out in this solicitation.

5. VOLUME V – FACTOR IV – PRICE – (SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/STANDARD FORM 1449)

1. Offerors shall submit firm fixed pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). The Offeror shall ensure that prices are entered for all CLINs for which space has been provided. Offeror shall enter a unit price and total price for each CLIN.

a. SINGLE AWARD. The Government intends to make a single award; therefore, Quotes must be submitted for all the line items indicated in the solicitation. No award will be made for less than the full requirements shown in the solicitation. Any Offeror offering less than all of the solicitation requirements may be excluded from consideration for award if the Contracting Officer elects to make an award without opening discussions.

b. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES IN EURO OR DOLLARS CURRENCY. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation will be in terms of EURO or DOLLARS. Quotes received in other than EURO or Dollars shall be rejected.

BASIS FOR AWARD

A. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and as supplemented by agency.

The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that meets or exceeds all the minimum mandatory criteria in the solicitation evaluation factors. No additional merit is given for offers that exceed the minimum criteria.

Award will be on an “all or none” basis. Offerors 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. Quotes are NOT compared to each other.

d. Tradeoffs are NOT permitted.

e. The offerors must provide all required information or the quote will not be considered.

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

h. Offerors may be asked to clarify some issues regarding the non-price factors to enhance U.S. Government understanding of them. The Government may enter into discussions in order to cure quote deficiencies or material omissions, and/or otherwise revise the quote.

i. Before awarding, the Government will make a responsibility determination by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR subpart 9.104.

j. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

Factor I – Certifications Factor II – Experience Factor III – Past Performance Factor IV – Price

B. EVALUATION APPROACH: There is no relative order of importance of factors. Non-price factors are evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis, assigning ratings of “acceptable” or “unacceptable” as defined below.

FACTOR I: CERTIFICATIONS

Evaluation: In order to be determined acceptable in this evaluation factor, the offeror must provide all of the following:

1. Provide for each technician (technicians shall be employed directly by the Offeror, not by a subcontractor) that will be performing testing/inspection services under this contract, copy of one or more educational certificates issued by institutions or associations authorized in Italy including but not limited to, M.A.I.A;

UMAN; VIGILI DEL FUOCO).

2. Provide evidence of the following for the technical supervisor in the company: each company shall have one technical supervisor that is enrolled in the “Albo professionisti anticendio” with the proper qualification, as per Decreto 05/08/2011. The technical supervisor must be a direct employee of the company submitting the offer.

3. Provide current certifications of the company's qualification as per DM 37/08 “Lettera G”, and a quality system certification in accordance with UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 norms.

4. Provide a written description of the web-based database that they intend to use and share with the COR, in accordance with paragraphs 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 of the PWS. This database must be in English and may also be in Italian. To be considered acceptable, the web-based database must be user-friendly (easy to access, password protected, with logical flow and flexible report options) and must provide at the minimum, the same information as in Technical Exhibit D.

5. The offeror must provide a self-certification showing evidence that it will perform on the installations, and with its own organization, services equivalent to at least 70 percent of the total amount of the services to be performed under this contract. The offeror shall also state which subcontractor/s it intends to use (if known at the time of the quote submission), the type of work it/they will perform under this contract and the percentage of the work that each subcontractor will perform.

Rating Description Acceptable Offer meets the requirements of the solicitation Unacceptable Offer does not meet the requirements of the solicitation

Certifications will be rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis using the following ratings:

Acceptable Offer meets the requirements of Factor 1 Unacceptable Offer does not meet the requirements of Factor 1

FACTOR II – EXPERIENCE

Evaluation: In order to be determined acceptable in this evaluation factor the offeror shall demonstrate experience on at least one (1) but not more than three (3) contracts performed by the company that are recent (within the last 3 years form the solicitation release date) and relevant to work requirements specified in this solicitation. If more than three (3) examples of experience are submitted, only the first three examples in order of presentation within Factor II will be considered. Relevant is defined as the same mangnitude of paragrapahs 1.2 and 1.4 of the PWS.

1. Similar in scope means that the contract must be for the inspection and testing of fire suppression systems. Refer to paragraphs 1.2 and 1.4 of the PWS.

2. If the offeror is a Pool of Firms (Consorzio)/ATI, recent and relevant experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Pool of Firms (Consorzio)/ATI entity. If the Pool of Firms (Consorzio)/ATI does not have such experience, relevant experience shall be submitted for at least one partner. The experience factor for a Pool of Firms (Consorzio)/ATI is still limited to a total of three (3) relevant experience projects.

3. It is the offeror’s responsibility to clearly explain and demonstrate to the Government how its work experience (and the experience of each teaming partner, if applicable) in each submitted project is relevant to the contract requirements in this solicitation.

Experience will be rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis using the following ratings:

Acceptable Offer meets the requirements of Factor 2 Unacceptable Offer does not meet the requirements of Factor 2

FACTOR III – PAST PERFORMANCE

Evaluation: in order to be determined acceptable in this evaluation factor, the offeror must demonstrate successful past performance of the offeror and any major subcontractors or partnerships for at least one (1) but no more than three (3) contracts and subcontracts completed within three (3) years from the solicitation release date as identified in Page 1, Block 6 of this solicitation, which are relevant to the requirement of this solicitation. If more than three

(3) examples of experience are submitted, only the first three examples in order of presentation within Factor III will be considered. Relevant is defined as the same mangnitude of paragrapahs 1.2 and 1.4 of the PWS. The information shall be presented by completing the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment of solicitation), one

(1) for each contract.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s quote, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract

Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

Past performance will be rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis using the following ratings:

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown (See note below).

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance wihtin within three (3) years from the solicitation release date or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

FACTOR IV – PRICE (SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/STANDARD FORM 1449)

a. The price evaluation will consist of an overall price analysis, which compares the CLIN prices for each performance period for fairness, reasonableness, and balance. The price factor will be evaluated separately from the non-price factors. Price analysis is the process of examining and evaluating a quoted price to determine if it is fair and reasonable, without evaluating its separate cost elements and profit. The Contracting Officer may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to ensure a fair and reasonable price.

b. Only offerors whose quote is evaluated to be technically acceptable on all non-price factors will be evaluated for price. The offeror whose quote is determined to be acceptable on all non-price factors and also contains the lowest price will be awarded the contract for this solicitation. Only a responsible quote in accordance with FAR 9.104 will be eligible for award.

c. The Contracting Officer will evaluate quotes by totaling the prices for all CLINs for the base and option years.

The Government may reject an quote that is determined to be unbalanced. 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 quote may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

d. As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its Option to Extend Services (see FAR Clause 52.217-

8) by adding six (6) months of the offeror's final option period price to the offeror's total price. An assessment of the reasonableness of each quoted price will be made. The Contracting Officer will perform a price analysis of each quote. Offerors are required to price the Base and Option Periods. Offerors shall not submit a price for the potential six (6) month extension of services period. The Government may choose to exercise the extension of services at the end of any performance period (base or option periods).

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