What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer is purchasing maintenance, repair, and inspection services for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The contract includes all inspections, maintenance, repairs, replacements, and routine and emergency service calls. Quotes are due by November 16, 2026, at 16:00 hrs CET. Questions must be submitted no later than November 9, 2026, at 11:00 CET. A site visit is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at 09:30 am CET. Offerors must provide names and cellphone numbers of company representatives attending the site visit by October 28, 2026, at 10:00 am CET. A maximum of two people per company are allowed to attend the site visit.
Scope of work
- Full maintenance, repair, and inspection of vertical transportation equipment (VTE)
- Routine and emergency service calls at no additional charge
- Assistance to Aviano Air Base Fire Department in extricating trapped passengers
- Annual emergency maneuver training for Aviano Air Base Fire Department personnel
- Two-year warranty for repairs and system implementation work
- Monthly and semiannual inspections per checklists
- Maintenance of three mission-critical facilities during crisis situations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Capability | Not specified |
| Prior Experience | Not specified |
| Past Performance | Not specified |
| Price | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Active System for Award Management (SAM) registration
- Italian Chamber of Commerce certificate proving authority to operate in Italy in this sector (not older than 120 calendar days)
- Documento Unico di Regolarita' Contributiva (DURC) certifying host nation security benefits payment (not older than 120 calendar days)
- Minimum of 2 technicians for VTE maintenance, repair, and inspection
- Relevant prior experience on 1 to 2 completed VTE maintenance, repair, and inspection projects
Documents to include with your response
- Solicitation filled out and signed in each part
- Acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments
- Proof of active SAM registration
- Italian Chamber of Commerce certificate (not older than 120 calendar days)
- Documento Unico di Regolarita' Contributiva (DURC) (not older than 120 calendar days)
- Organizational Chart (maximum 2 pages)
- Technical Plan (maximum 10 pages)
- Mission Essential Service Plan (maximum 2 pages)
- Quality Control Plan (QCP) (maximum 5 pages) and redacted technical copy
- Prior Experience (Attachment 3, 1 to 2 projects, plus redacted copy) and Price Schedule (Attachment 2)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Quotes shall be submitted digitally by e-mail ONLY to the Contracting Office points of contact, referencing FA568227Q8001. Multiple emails must be numbered (1 of #, 2 of #, etc.).
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (FA5682) with descriptions matching "vertical transportation". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| KONE S.P.A.FA568222P0006 · PKB-MAURHART-CASADIO-CES-VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES | $259.2K | Nov 30, 2026 |
Market context
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