B08-AMD_SOL_RFQ_W9121PF21Q0015_20210908.pdf

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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 intent of this amendment is the follow ing:

1. Provide answ ers to the RFI posed by the prospective quoters;

2. Extend the Offer Due Date / Local Time in block 8 of the solicitation;

3. Revise the extended description of CLIN 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001; 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003; 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005, 4005;

0007, 1007, 2007, 3007, 4007;

4. Revise ADDENDUM 52.212-1, Paragrapgh 4. VOLUME IV - FACTOR III: PRICE - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/STANDARD FORM 1449;

Subparagraph d. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES IN EUROS OR DOLLARS CURRENCY. The change is show n in red;

5. Add to US Holiday "Juneteenth" to be commemorated in the third Monday in June to Paragraph 1.6.3.2. US Holidays of the Performance

Work Statement (PWS). The addition of the holiday is in red.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

See attached continuation page for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 32

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Sep-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 W912PF21Q0015

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Aug-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

08-Sep-2021

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W912PF21Q0015

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:

RFI

The following are the answers to the RFI posed by the prospective quoters:

QUESTION 1.

This is to kindly request an extension of the proposal due date of at least 1 (one) week.

Due to Italian holiday closure of the month of August, we are experiencing delays in receiving feedback from our subcontractors in terms of agreements, Past Performance PPQ submission and receipt.

ANSWER 1.

Block 8, Offer Due Date / Local Time is changed from 12.00 AM 13 September 2021 to 12.00 AM 16 September

2021.

QUESTION 2.

On the price unit voices are requested the inspection, testing, replacement and inventory only for backflow preventer concerning on Del Din site and Caserma Ederle. The other following sites are not mentioned: Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP # 7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo. How should the relative costs be distributed?

ANSWER 2.

Please see the revised extended description of CLIN 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 which include Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP # 7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo.

QUESTION 3.

Does the unit price to be indicated in ITEM 0001-1001-2001-3001-4001 - 0002-1002-2002-3002-4002 mean for a single backflow preventer or for the group of backflow preventer listed in Appendix C? In the last case, it’s necessary estimate the quantity of unlisted backflow preventer?

ANSWER 3.

They are for the group of backflow preventers listed in Appendix C; the total number is related to the existing inventory.

QUESTION 4.

Appendix C is missing the inventory of ASP # 7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo

ANSWER 4.

There are 3 backflow preventers listed at the very last page about ASP#7.

QUESTION 5.

In Appendix C, "recommended device" and "remarks" column, some changes are indicated.

Are the cost of these changes covered by ITEM 0008 –1008 –2008 – 3008– 4008?

ANSWER 5.

Please, ignore column “recommended device” which is not pertinent; column remarks is meant to provide notes on what you may find/notice during the inspection (for example if you see there is a make-up water system not provided with backflow preventer, or if any backflow preventer has no drain pipe…). In case these activities occur, they will be covered under the above mentioned ITEMs for Over and Above Work, not contemplated in the Price

List for Repair Work. The Government will provide the amount to be used at the time of award. Quoters are not required to price these ITEMs.

QUESTION 6.

Must the unit prices for the replacement of the backflow preventers include the filter, the upstream shut-off valve and the downstream shut-off valve?

ANSWER 6.

No.

QUESTION 7.

Reference page 78 of 99, par. 4 d “Submission of quotes in Euros or Dollars currency”. Please confirm that quotes received in different currencies (Euros or Dollars) will be exchanged to the same currency before evaluation and provide the exchange rate that will be used for the conversion.

ANSWER 7.

Please see revised ADDENDUM TO 52.212.1, Paragraph 4. VOUME IV – FACTOR III; PRICE –

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/STANDARD FORM 1449, Subparagraph d. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES IN

EUROS OR DOLLARS CURRENCY. FAR Clause 52.225-17 Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers provides for the exchange rate.

QUESTION 8.

Reference B08-SOL_W912PF21Q0015_Attach4_AppendixC_ExistingBackflowPreventionDevices. Please confirm that this attachment is the most recent and updated list of existing backflow preventers and it is the complete inventory of all the ones to be tested and maintained under this Contract.

ANSWER 8.

Yes.

QUESTION 9.

Reference B08-SOL_W912PF21Q0015_Attach4_AppendixC_ExistingBackflowPreventionDevices, page 11 of 11, “Inventory of new backflow prevention devices”. Please confirm that the backflow preventers listed under this inventory are already installed and provide additional information same as the other inventories.

ANSWER 9.

They are all related to quite small backflow preventers, maximum DN32. For quote purposes, please, consider these ones all Caleffi, DN32.

QUESTION 10.

Reference is made to Solicitation Instructions page 72:

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

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;

Please clarify where we should insert the technical description in our proposal and how the Offeror has to fulfil this requirement, which is not described nor mentioned in the Basis of Award.

Where should it be placed within our proposal? Volume I/Volume II/Volume/III or Volume IV?

Please indicate the page limit.

ANSWER 10.

FAR Clause 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUNE 2020) is a standard clause and it cannot be editable. Paragraph 4) above, makes reference to a technical description of the items being offerred as general instructions which in this specific case, is not applicable to our solicitation W912PF21Q0015.

Please ignore it.

QUESTION 11.

Reference is made to Solicitation Instructions page 75 and 76 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. INSTRUCTIONS.

3.) 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. Quoters that submit generic Quotes risk receiving unacceptable ratings.

Please clarify how the Offeror has to fulfil this requirement, which is not described nor mentioned in the Basis of

Award.

Where should it be placed within our proposal? Volume I/Volume II/Volume/III or Volume IV?

Please indicate the page limit.

ANSWER 11.

In reference to our solicitation W912PF21Q0015, Offeror is not required to fullfill this the requirement under

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph A. INSTRUCTIONS, Subparagraph 3. In accordance with Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, the Offeror must comply with the instructions provided for the mandatory documentation and the technical factors required with the solicitation, under each respective VOLUME, as listed.

End of RFI

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 13-Sep-2021 12:00 AM to 16-Sep-2021 12:00 AM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance

Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.1. and Appendix C - Existing Backflow Prevention Devices.

To:

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph

5.2.1. and Appendix C - Existing Backflow Prevention Devices.

CLIN 0003

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement

(PWS), paragraph 5.2.3.

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.3.

CLIN 0005

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work

Statement (PWS), paragrah 5.2.4.NOTE TO QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C -

Price List for Replacement Work.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual replacement work performed under this CLIN.

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragrah 5.2.4.NOTE TO

QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work.The

Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual replacement work performed under this CLIN.

CLIN 0007

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS:

DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The

Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual over and above work performed under this CLIN, as approved by the

Government.

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with

Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual over and above work performed under this CLIN, as approved by the Government.

CLIN 1001

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph

CLIN 1003

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri

CLIN 1005

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C -

Price List for Replacement Work.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual replacement work performed

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragrah 5.2.4.NOTE TO

QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work.The

CLIN 1007

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS:

DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The

Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual over and above work performed under this CLIN, as approved by the

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with

Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual

CLIN 2001

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph

CLIN 2003

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri

CLIN 2005

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C -

Price List for Replacement Work.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual replacement work performed

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragrah 5.2.4.NOTE TO

QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work.The

CLIN 2007

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS:

DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The

Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual over and above work performed under this CLIN, as approved by the

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with

Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual

CLIN 3001

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph

CLIN 3003

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri

CLIN 3005

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C -

Price List for Replacement Work.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual replacement work performed

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragrah 5.2.4.NOTE TO

QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work.The

CLIN 3007

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS:

DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The

Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual over and above work performed under this CLIN, as approved by the

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with

Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual

CLIN 4001

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph

CLIN 4003

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement

Update inventory/log files at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri

CLIN 4005

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C -

Price List for Replacement Work.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual replacement work performed

Replacement of Backflow Preventers at USAG Italy, Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragrah 5.2.4.NOTE TO

QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.Replacement of Backflow Preventers is listed in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work.The

CLIN 4007

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS:

DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The

Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual over and above work performed under this CLIN, as approved by the

Over and Above Work not contemplated in Technical Exhibit C - Price List for Replacement Work, at USAG Italy

Caserma Ederle, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites, in accordance with

Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 5.2.5.NOTE TO QUOTERS: DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN. The amount of this CLIN will be provided at the time of contract award.The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. INSTRUCTIONS. The quoter 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 quoter shall submit electronic copies of their quotation package via email with the subject line “W912PF-21-Q-0015 – Backflow Preventers Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Replacement, USAG Italy Vicenza, Caserma Ederle and Del Din installations” to the following points of contacts: Patrizia Meloni/patrizia.meloni2.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 quoter is responsible for verifying that their quotation package was received before the solicitation closing date and time. It is highly recommended that quoters request a “read receipt” to verify that their quote has been correctly received and acknowledged. Only email submissions will be accepted.

Page Limitations and Format. The quoter’s quotation package shall consist of four (4) 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 No Page limit

II Factor I - Experience 20

III Factor II – Past Performance 20

IV Factor III - Price

(Solicitation/Contract/Standard Form 1449)

No Page

Limit mailto:Meloni/patrizia.meloni2.ln@mail.mil mailto:lindsay.r.jaime.civ@mail.mil

*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 quoter has a complete understanding of the requirements. Quoters shall prepare their quotes on the presumption that the Government has no previous knowledge of the quoter’s capabilities. Quotes will be evaluated only on the information specifically presented in respective submittals.

2. The term “quoter” means an individual firm or a Consorzio/A.T.I. No Joint Ventures or Scarl businesses may participate in this solicitation.

3. 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. Quoters that submit generic Quotes risk receiving unacceptable ratings.

4. 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: The Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) will not evaluate pages exceeding the “Page Limits” stated in the Table above ( e.g. Volume 2, Description/Title, Factor 1 –Experience, Page Limit – 20 Pages: the 21st + pages will not be evaluated by the TEB).

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

1. VOLUME I – MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION:

a. The quoter shall return with their quote the Standard Form 1449 and any amendments duly signed and filled out.

b. Return completed FAR Provision 52.204-26 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment if SAM representations and certifications are not updated, and

FAR Provision 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations regarding delinquent tax liability or a felony conviction under any federal law.

c The quoter must provide a copy of the 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: Installation, maintenance, replacement and repair of plumbing systems in industrial and civil buildings and/or plants

(installazione, manutenzione, sostituzione e riparazione di impianti idraulici in edifici e/o stabilimenti industriali e civili). Only applicable to Italian companies.

d. DURC: The quoter 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 Regolarita` 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”) . Only applicable to Italian companies.

e. Attachment 2 “Self-Certification for Antimafia Communication” must be dully filled out and return with the solicitation. Only applicable to Italian companies.

f. The quoter shall provide Attachment 3 “Suitability of the Contractor”, block A and B1), duly filled out.

g. If the Mandatory documentation in response to the solicitation’s terms and conditions is not received, the

Contracting Officer may determine the quote ineligible for purchase order award.

2. VOLUME II– FACTOR I: EXPERIENCE

a. The quoter shall demonstrate that they have experience in providing relevant projects that are similar to the services required in this solicitation, and completed within five (5) years of the solicitation release date, as identified in Page 1, Block 6 of this solicitation. The quoter shall provide contract information of at least one (1) but not more than three (3) relevant projects currently being performed or completed within five (5) years of the solicitation release date.

b. Relevant projects are those that meet the Tasks detailed in Section 5 of the PWS. The project/s submitted shall include a narrative of the scope, the amount, the completion date and a client’s point of contact.

c. If the quoter is a Pool of Firms (Consorzio/A.T.I.), relevant experience should be submitted for at least one (1) but no more than five (5) projects completed by each firm in the Pool of Firms (Consorzio Stabile) entity, within five (5) years of the solicitation release date.

d. It is the quoter’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.

e. If proposing as a Pool of Firms (Consorzio/A.T.I.), each associated firm shall submit its own mandatory documentation in accordance with paragraphs a,b,c,d above, along with the below listed required documents/certificates:

i. A copy of the notarized legal document that established the Pool of Firms (Consorzio/A.T.I.)

ii. The name and addresses of all the associated firms

iii. The names and the addresses of the associated firms proposed to perform the work. The associated firms are NOT allowed to submit their individual quotes under this solicitation otherwise the quote of the Pool of Firms (Consorzio/A.T.I.) and the quote of any associated firm may be rejected.

3. VOLUME III– FACTOR II: PAST PERFORMANCE

a. This volume shall contain past performance information regarding similar contracts. Quoter(s) must demonstrate successful past performance of the quoter and any major subcontractors or partnerships as evidenced by information gathered concerning at least one (1) but NO MORE than three (3) contracts or subcontract completed or ongoing within five (5) years from the solicitation release date as identified in

Page 1, Block 6 of this solicitation, which are similar to the services requested in this solicitation.

Quoter(s) must submit the information as per Attachment 1 (Past Performance Questionnaire) for each of the contracts provided.

b. If the quoter is a Pool of Firms (Consorzio/A.T.I.), past performance should be submitted for at least one

(1) but no more than three (3) projects completed by each firm in the Pool of Firms (Consorzio/A.T.I.)

entity, within five (5) years from the solicitation release date and that are similar to the services requested in this solicitation.

c. It is the quoter’s responsibility to provide accurate points of contact, current telephone numbers and email 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 solicitation.

4. VOLUME IV – FACTOR III: PRICE – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/STANDARD FORM 1449

a. The quoter shall submit firm fixed pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). The quoter shall ensure that prices are entered for CLINs 0001 through 0004, 1001 through 1004, 2001 through

2004, 3001 through 3004, 4001 through 4004. The quoter shall ensure that prices are entered for all

CLINS for which space has been provided. Quoter shall enter a unit price and a total price for each

CLIN. NOTE TO QUOTERS: DO NOT FILL OUT CLIN 0005, 0006, 007, 0008, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008. THESE CLINs WILL

BE PRICED BY THE US GOVERNMENT AT TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD.

b. Providing Pricing. The quoter shall also provide pricing by filling in the prices on Technical Exhibit C

– Price list for Replacement Work provided as a separate document, which includes prices for each type of replacement, under CLIN 0005, 0006, 1005, 1006, 2005, 2006, 3005, 3006, 4005, 4006.

Technical Exhibit C will serve as Price List for Replacement Work required during the performance of base years and the four option years. Technical Exhibit C – Price List for Replacement Work will be part of contract award.

c. 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 quoter proposing 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.

d. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES IN EUROS OR DOLLARS CURRENCY. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation will be in terms of EUROS OR DOLLARS. Quotes received in other than EUROS or DOLLARS shall be rejected. If award will be made to a US company, award will be made in

DOLLARS and paid in DOLLARS. If award is made to an Italian company, award will be made in

EUROS and paid in EUROS.

e. QUOTES shall be valid 90 calendar days from the date of submission.

C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

1. QUESTIONS: All questions concerning the solicitation shall be submitted via email to the following addresses:

PATRIZIA.MELONI2.LN@MAIL.MIL and LINDSAY.R.JAIME.CIV@MAIL.MIL not later than 02:00 pm Central European Time (CET) on 24 August 2021.

Answers to quoters' questions will be posted to https://beta.sam.gov/ in an amendment to the solicitation as needed.

2.SAM REGISTRATION: to be awarded a Government contract the quoter MUST:

a. Have a DUNS number (Dun & Bradstreet); Phone: 01-28-455-379;

-American: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform);

-Italian: https://www.dnb.it

b. Have a CAGE/NCAGE number;

-American Contractor: CAGE code will be generated upon completion of SAM registration.

- Italian Contractor: NCAGE code can be obtained via https://www.siac.difesa.it/tiki/tikiindex.php?page=NCAGE

c. Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) mailto:PATRIZIA.MELONI2.LN@MAIL.MIL mailto:LINDSAY.R.JAIME.CIV@MAIL.MIL https://www.dnb.it/ https://www.siac.difesa.it/tiki/tikiindex.php?page=NCAGE

Please ensure that your firm is registered with SAM and that all information is current. If you are not registered or your information is not current, you need to go to https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ and fill out a web based application. You must have a DUNS number in order to start this process. If you do not have a DUNS number, you can obtain one at http://www.dnb.com/. It takes two to three business days to receive a DUNS number and two to three business days to receive a CAGE code. Please begin the process as soon as you receive this RFQ in order to speed up the contracting process in the event that you are the winning bidder.

Not being registered in SAM does not preclude the quoter from submitting a quote. However, the SAM registration shall be valid to be awarded the contract.

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Backflow Preventers Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Replacement at USAG Italy, Vicenza

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract to provide inspection, testing, maintenance, and replacement of backflow preventers installed at USAG Italy. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform inspection, testing, maintenance and replacement of backflow preventers installed at USAG Italy and update the log file/inventory as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. All new backflow preventers will be Caleffi Brand (in order to provide uniformity of the installation through the Garrison), controllable reduced pressure zone type (BA type).

1.2 Background: The implementation (and maintenance of) an effective cross-connection control program at US

Army Installations is a requirement of the Public Works Technical Bulletin 420-49-16, dated 16 July 2001. The water supplier has the responsibility to provide clean, safe water to the consumer. To ensure protection against contaminants and pollutants, an effective program to control cross-connection is essential. The control of cross connection is regulatory in nature and should be implemented through the authority of Federal, State and Army regulations such as Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), AR 420-49, AR 40-5, AR 5-3, PW Technical Bulletin 420-

4916, dated 16 July 2001 and UNI EN 14367 - 2005.

1.3 Objectives: The objective is to implement an effective cross-connection control program and keep it updated.

This includes performing inspections, testing, cleaning, maintenance of existing backflow preventers, replacing existing backflow preventers that do not pass the test, updating log files/inventory including a photograph of each one as per sample (Attachment #4) of all backflow preventers installed and report all situations where a backflow preventer is missing but needed.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall perform regular scheduled maintenance service at all buildings at Caserma Ederle, Caserma Del Din, Villaggio della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino, and Torri di Quartesolo sites. Backflow preventers have to be tested and certified on an annual basis. The contractor shall provide the service through certified technicians and shall provide a Contract Manager in charge of the work. The contractor shall perform the test procedures in accordance with UNI EN 14367 standards.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be a Base Period of 12 months plus four (4) 12-month

Option Periods, as indicated below:

Base Period: From 26 September 2021 to 25 September 2022

Option Period 1: From 26 September 2022 to 25 September 2023.

Option Period 2: From 26 September 2023 to 25 September 2024.

Option Period 3: From 26 September 2024 to 25 September 2025.

Option Period 4: From 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2026.

1.6 Quality Control

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor shall submit his/her Quality

Control Plan (QCP) to the COR for approval within (seven) 7 calendar days after contract award. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QC plan (DELIVERABLE 0001).

1.6.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Testing and Inspection Instrument Specification (10-Page Limit). The Contractor shall provide to the

COR, within seven (7) calendar days from contract award, a picture of the type of Pressure Gauge Instrument that will be used by the technicians during the performance of testing and inspection. A technical data sheet and a valid certificate of calibration of the instrument shall be submitted along with the picture (DELIVERABLE 0002).

1.6.3.1 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the

PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.6.3.2 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed during American holidays, unless otherwise directed by the

Contracting Officer. When a U.S holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding

Friday or following Monday, respectively

HOLIDAY NAME DATE HOLIDAY NAME DATE

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May

Juneteenth 3rd Monday in June Independence Day Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

1.6.3.3 Host Nation Holidays: Work shall not be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

ITALIAN HOLIDAYS DATE

New Year's Day 1 January

Epiphany Day 6 January

Easter Monday Varies yearly

Liberation Day 25 April

Labor Day 1 May

Republic Day 2 June

Assumption Day 15 August

Local Holiday * 8 September * Vicenza only

All Saints’ Day 1 November

Immaculate Conception Day 8 December

Christmas Day 25 December

Saint Stephen’s Day 26 December

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0800 to

1700 hours, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this

PWS, when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. The contractor must provide a working schedule for all Garrison sites at least one (1) week in advance, in order to allow the COR to contact military personnel and ensure that work can be performed that day without interfering with military personnel operations.

1.6.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: DPW’s main office hours are Monday through Friday from 08:00 hours through 17:00 hours except Italian and U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.3.1 and 1.6.3.2 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.6.4.2 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor will be escorted by a DPW technician to the work location and shall provide support during the Government Facility Office Hours specified above. The Contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4.2.1 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan for the annual maintenance. The plan, as a minimum, shall identify regularly scheduled work (to include location, work to be completed, timeline, etc.) The Contractor’s proposed Work Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the

COR for review within ten (10) workdays after date of contract award (DELIVERABLE 0003). The Government will review and either accept or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) workdays. The Contractor shall then have three (3) workdays to submit a Final Work Plan. Any proposed change by the vendors to the accepted

Final Work Plan is required to be resubmitted via the COR for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer at a minimum thirty (30) calendar days prior to implementation. The timeline noted above shall apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes.

1.6.4.2.2 Work Completion Report: At the completion of the workday, the Contractor shall submit a complete report to the COR stating, as a minimum, the date, which units were serviced, what work/verifications were completed, and any deficiencies found during the scheduled maintenance (DELIVERABLE 0004).

1.6.5 Training Holidays: USAREUR has historically granted military personnel training holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday. However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

1.6.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at every building at

Caserma Ederle, Caserma Del Din, Villaggio Della Pace, Longare, ASP#7, Lerino and Torri di Quartesolo sites.

1.7 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.7.1 Security Program: N/A

1.7.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved.

1.7.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 190-16 (AE

Reg. 190-16) Installation Access Control or AE Regulation 604-1 for Italy specific contracts, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements. Should anything in this paragraph conflict with AE Reg. 190-16 or AE Regulation 604-1, the regulation takes precedent.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The

Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a

Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.7.3.1 The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within three (3) workdays after contract award (DELIVERABLE 0005). The log must, at a minimum, contain the following information:

a. Name and address of each employee

b. Identification Document of each employee

c. Copy of personnel register

d. “Centro per l’impiego” Identification Document

e. The contractor shall furnish a list of private and commercial vehicles which will be used in conjunction with contract work. The contractors’ vehicles shall be clearly marked with the contractor’s name or company logo. The contractor shall maintain all contractor furnished vehicles in an operational condition. All vehicles shall meet all requirements as per Italian

“Codice della Strada”. The contractor personnel shall comply with all standard signs and regulations in regard to parking on the Government installations. The list of such vehicles shall be submitted together with the list of personnel and shall contain:

(1) Make of vehicle;

(2) Model and year of manufacture; and

(3) License Plate Number.

The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) workdays after any changes to the log.

1.7.3.2 The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within seven (7) calendar days

(DELIVERABLE 0006).

1.7.3.3 Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within seven (7) calendar days (DELIVERABLE 0005).

1.7.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC): Reserved.

1.7.4 Background Checks: AE Regulation 604-1 provides guidance pertaining to background checks for U.S. and

Host Nation Contractors.

1.7.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to local and stateside background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the stateside background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity

Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity

Manager.

1.7.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Local national and third country national Contractors that work with or teach youths under the age of 18 years are subject to background checks as determined by the Requiring

Activity Manager. Forwarding correspondence from the Contractors shall identify the associated contract number.

Local nationals and third country nationals agree to the same employee termination provisions as stated for U.S.

Citizens (see paragraph 1.7.4.1 above, in particular, same requirements…