Tests and Inspections on Fire Pumps (USAG) Italy, Darby Military Community (DMC)

AMENDMENT 0001

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Delete FAR Clause 52.232-18 – Availability of Funds (APR 1984) because funds have been made available for this contract,


2. Reply to the below question asked by a potential Quoter:

Question: We kindly ask whether, for the solicitation in question, it is possible to utilize subcontracted companies that meet your required criteria. Specifically, the company will carry out only three weekly interventions per month and is an entity that already holds the access pass, with all necessary requirements already in your possession. Of course, for the current tender, all required certifications will be resubmitted for your review. The remaining monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual interventions will be regularly carried out by our personnel.

Answer: The reference to the question. The use of subcontracting is not permitted; this is explained in paragraph 5.2 of the Perform Work Statement. “The contractor shall perform 100% of the work under this service with its own workforce. Only the technical assistance provided by authorized service centers technicians is allowed in order to perform services on proprietary systems and services requiring direct manufacturer support or specialized labor in order to execute the activities requiring specific qualifications detailed”

The Combined Synopsis Solicitation has been revised accordingly. The quotes due-in date remains the same

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Government intends to issue a single-award, non-personal service contract on a firm fixed-price (FFP) basis and to solicit the proposed services under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Contracts awarded under FAR 13 are not subject to FAR 15.3 procedures. Accordingly, award of a contract under this request, should an award be made, shall follow the procedures outlined in FAR 13, as supplemented.

This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is W912PF25QFIRE.

This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial services in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03 published 17 January 2025.

NAICS code for this requirement is 333912 “Air and Gas Compressors Manufacturing”, with a Product Service Code of H143 “Quality Control – Pumps and Compressors.

For additional details, please, see the attached Amendment 0001 to Combined Synopsis Solicitation, named "AMD01 Combo Synopsis Solicitation Tests on Fire Pumps"