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Solicitation Number: W912PF-20-Q-0021 “Supply of Chiller” – Amendment 0004 The purpose of this Amendment is to: Reply to the questions submitted by interested vendors, on Attachment 4 - “Questions and... Solicitation Number: W912PF-20-Q-0021 “Supply of Chiller” – Amendment 0004 The purpose of this Amendment is to: Reply to the questions submitted by interested vendors, on Attachment 4 - “Questions and Answers”. All interested vendors that have already submitted a quote or are going to submit a quote are requested to acknowledge review of all four amendments and confirm that their quote reflects the changes outlined in these Amendments. Postpone the quotes due in date to 9 March 2020 at 12:00 p.m. "noon" (local time, Rome, Italy) Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12.6 using Commercial Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The combined synopsis/solicitation number is W912PF-20-Q-0021 and it is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 333415. (iii) The combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number/Effective Date: 2005-87-2 / 04-06-2016. (iv) This part, except for Subpart 19.6, applies only in the United States or its outlying areas. This procurement is not a set-aside. (v) For a list of contract line item number and item, quantity and unit of measure Attachment 1 “Price Schedule” The quoters are required to indicate the unit price and the total cost on the Attachment 1, titled “Price Schedule”. (vi) The purpose of this combined synopsis/solicitation is to purchase one (1) each Chiller, as described on the Attachment 2, titled” Technical Specifications for Chiller/Heat Pump”. (vii) Date and places of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: Required Date of Delivery: 30 April 2020 Delivery Location: Camp Darby, Tirrenia (Pisa), Italy FOB: Destination (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are reminded that to be awarded a government contract you MUST possess a DUNS (Dun & Bradstreet; http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform) and NCAGE (www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form_AC135.asp) numbers and be registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) in accordance with FAR 52.204-7 Alt I entitled System for Award Management Registration (August 2012). The basis for the award will be Lowest Price Technically acceptable. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation — Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible quoter, whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that meets or exceeds all the minimum mandatory criteria in the solicitation evaluation factors. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quoters: Factor I – Compliance with technical specifications set forth in Attachment 2. Factor II – Price: Factor I – Technical Factor – Technical Specifications The quoter shall demonstrate – via sufficient written documentation – that the proposed item meets the Government’s requirement. The quoter shall submit, as part of their quote, technical characteristics of each type of equipment proposed including technical data, catalogs, etc. The Technical Factor will be rated on an acceptable /non-acceptable basis using the following ratings: Rating: Acceptable: Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the equipment as identified in Attachment 2 “Technical Specifications for Chiller/Heat Pump” . Unacceptable: Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the equipment as identified in Attachment 2 “Technical Specifications for Chiller/Heat Pump” Factor II – Price: Each quoter shall provide a price for each CLIN included in the RFQ, in Euro currency and without IVA tax. The United States Government is exempt from payment of Imposta Valore Aggiunto (IVA) tax in accordance with DFARS 252.229-7003, Tax Exemptions, and with Article 72 of the Italian IVA implementing Decree Law 633, dated October 26, 1972. Quoters are advised that partial offers will not be evaluated. (x) In accordance with Subpart 4.12-Representations and Certifications; 4.1201 Policy. (a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at SAM accessed via https://www.acquisition.gov as a part of required registration (see FAR 4.1102). (b)(1) Prospective contractors shall update the representations and certifications submitted to SAM as necessary, but at least annually, to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete. The representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to SAM. (xi) The provision at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The provision at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The following FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses also apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation (some are local clauses that specifically apply to Italy): FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items; FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language; FAR 52.225-17 Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference DFAR 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations -- Representation FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management; FAR 52.233-1 Disputes FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations FAR 52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of the Contract FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition of Contracting with Entitled Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price DFAR 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials DFAR 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFAR 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFAR 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFAR 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding CTI DFAR 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DFAR 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information DFAR 252.225-7041 Correspondence In English DFAR 252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors DFAR 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items DFAR 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive Of Taxes Or Duties DFAR 252.229-7001 Tax Relief DFAR 252.229-7003 Tax Exemptions (Italy) DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests DFAR 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions DFAR 252.232-7008 Assignment Of Claims (Overseas) DFAR 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFAR 252.233-7001 Choice of Law - Overseas DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DFAR 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea The full text of these clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at the following website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil (xiii) Additional contract requirements: This contract will utilize Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), which is a secure Web-based system for electronic invoicing, receipt and acceptance. The WAWF application enables electronic form submission of Invoices and Government Inspection and Acceptance documents in order to support DoD’s goal of moving to a paperless acquisition process. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) All quotes must be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than 12:00 p.m. "noon" (local time, Rome, Italy) on 9 March 2020. All quotes shall be submitted in English and shall include the company point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. The Point of Contact for this requirement are: Ketti Andrei 414th Contracting Support Brigade RCO Livorno Sub-Office Email: ketti.andrei2.ln@mail.mil Sonia Zanobini 414th Contracting Support Brigade RCO Livorno Sub-Office Email: Sonia.zanobini2.ln@mail.mil Only E-Mail quotes will be accepted. Quotes shall include one scanned copy of the dated quote signed by an official fully authorized to bind the quoter. 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 "W912PF-20-Q-0021 “Supply of Chiller” The price should be submitted in EURO without IVA. The United States Government is exempt from payment of Imposta Valore Aggiunto (IVA) tax in accordance with DFAR 252.229-7003, Tax Exemptions, and with Article 72 of the Italian IVA implementing Decree Law 633, dated October 26, 1972. Quoters shall include the names and number of attachments in the body of each E-Mail. E-mail submissions shall be sent to the above email addresses. Be advised that the Government does not provide automatic notification of receipt; contact the POC via telephone to receive confirmation. Attachment 1 – Price Schedule Attachment 2 – Technical Specifications for Chiller/Heat Pump Attachment 3 – Questions and Answers Attachment 4 – Questions and Answers