Amendment 0003.pdf

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) 16A. Name and title of Contracting Officer (Type or Print)

15B. Contractor/Offeror 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States of America

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. Date Signed

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. Contract ID Code Page of Pages 1 4

2. Amendment/Modification No. 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Req. No. 5. Project No. (if applicable)

0003 July 26, 2021

6. Issued By Code AJ930073 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code SEE BLOCK 6

NOAA/EASTERN REGION ACQUISITION

200 GRANBY STREET

SUITE 815

NORFOLK, VA 23510

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No., Street, County, and Zip Code) (X) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

X

1305M221QNMAN0111

9B. Date (See Item 11) June 29, 2021 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10B. Date (See Item 13)

Code Facility Code

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 Offers is extended x is not extended.

Offers 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 ACKNOWLEDG- MENT 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)

1. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/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 fourth 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, X is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

A. Amendment 0003 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 1305M221QNMAN0111 is hereby issued to answer questions received, make changes to the Specification, makes changes to the RFQ, add two option work items to the price schedule and incorporate additional references.

1. Previous Question from Amendment 0002: The solicitation requires contractor to confirm they are the owner and operator of the dock facility proposed. Contractor respectfully requests to know if the government will allow a written teaming agreement between operating prime contractor and the facility owner?

Answer: Yes. Please see the incorporated changes into the RFQ.

2. Question: Please provide the following:

a. WORK ITEM 313, PLEASE PROVIDE OEM FOR SYSYEM

b. WORK ITEM 501, PLEASE PROVIDE DRAWING NO. TJ 512-001

Answer: Item 313 - The OEM of the aeration system cannot be determined until it is purchased by the shipyard. No changes required to the SOW for this item. Item 507 in lieu of 501 - Corrected drawing number from “512-001” to read “512-004”

3. Question: Please provide the following references for work item 507.

TJ-512-001

TJ-514-003

TJ-320-005

Answer: Item 313 - The OEM of the aeration system cannot be determined until it is purchased by the shipyard. No changes required to the SOW for this item. Provided with Amendment 0002. See answer to Question 2 for additional clarification.

4. Question: Paragraph 3.4.4.a states to "perform the following work… under the onsite and off-site guidance of a manufacturer-authorized field service technician." Parmatic Pollution Control Corp (AdmiralFilter) has stated "No quote at this time. We have not resumed field service." Will the government provide an alternative source for the "authorized field service technician?"

Answer: Updated OEM contact information. Have requested OEM to provide bids.

5. Question: Paragraph 3.13.4a states to "provide off0site and on-site support from the OEM of the new CHT aeration system.”

Will the government provide a source to the OEM of the new CHT aeration system?

Answer: The OEM of the aeration system cannot be determined until it is purchased by the shipyard. No changes required to the SOW for this item.

6. Question: Paragraph 5.4.9f provides Engine Exhaust Expansion Joint Manufacture Information as American BOA.

Contractor is unable to contact American BOA. Will the government provide alternative source for Engine Exhaust Joint or provide Engine Exhaust Joint as GFM?

Answer: Contact information has been verified as correct for both American BOA and Flexicraft Industries. No changes required to the SOW for this item.

7. Question: Paragraph 5.9.4d.3 states to "provide and install new 12 new thermocouples and thermocouple cabling."

Reference (d) NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson drawing TJ-437-003, "TLI Installation Modifications" provides quantities, details and part numbers for thermocouples, but no manufacturer. Will the government provide a source for the thermocouples?

Answer: Modified paragraph 5.9.4 d. 3. to include the part number for the existing main propulsion diesel engines thermocouples to read “(EMD part no. 9575235)”

8. Question: The revised Statement of Work provided with Amendment 2 contains the words Error! Bookmark not defined.Error! Bookmark not defined throughout the statement of work. Please identify if this has any impact on the text of the statement of work. If so, please provide updated direction on statement of work.

Answer: Problem identified and corrected with this amendment.

9. Question: Paragraph 6 states, "Provide additional drinking water service onboard the ship." Is vessel shore connection to potable water sufficient to meet this requirement? If not, please identify the quantity of water stations and quantity of water required to be provided.

Answer: Shore connection is insufficient. Revised the SOW to require “an additional” drinking water service.

10. Question: Paragraph 9 of work specification requires contractor to "Provide the proper number of connectionis necessary to satisfy the ship's wet berth and drydock locations, as well as the ship's and COR's dockside office spaces." Will a single RJ-45 cable to the ship provide the required service? If not, please identify the number of RJ-45 cables that are required to be connected to the ship.

Answer: The ship requires only one connection. No change to the SOW required.

11. Question: Paragraph a) states; Main Mast interior top coat color bright white. Is the interior of the various masts, which have an accessible interior, to be prepared and preserved? Please clarify the intent of "Main Mast interior".

Answer: Only the Main Mast has an access to the interior. All cabling is routed through the interior of this mast. The interior of the Main Mast is steel and and is covered by paragraph 5.11.4 e. 1. No change to the SOW required.

12. Question: Paragraph 3.10.4(b)1 states. "Modify structure as detailed in Reference 0." Reference 0 is not identified in paragraph 3.10.2 References. Please provide Reference 0.

Answer: Revised the SOW to change reference 0 to reflect the correct reference.

B. The RFQ, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items,

b. Quote Instructions, Volume 1 Non-Price Factors, 1. Facility is hereby changed-

FROM:

The contractor shall document the location of their dock facility where work is to be completed. The contractor must confirm that they are the owner and operator of the dock facility proposed.

TO:

Offerors submitting offers as the Prime Contractor shall submit a statement that the Prime Contractor owns or operates the drydock facility and that the Prime Contractor will be liable for all aspects of performance. The submitted statement shall include the place of performance (address of the drydock facility). If the offeror is not the owner of the drydock facility, the offeror must submit a copy of their legally binding lease or Agreement, signed by the drydock facility owner, which clearly gives the offeror complete control of the drydock facility for the entire duration of the repair work required by the contract, including Additional Item Requirements (AIRs)/Growth work.

Offerors that do not meet this requirement or do no provide the requested statement or documentation will not be further considered for award.

C. The RFQ, under FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items, (a) Technical Evaluation Factors, Factor 1- Facility (Pass/Fail) is hereby changed-

FROM:

The Prime Contractor is liable for all aspects of performance. Offerors submitting proposals as the Prime Contractor shall submit a statement that the Prime Contractor owns and operates the drydock facility and that the Prime Contractor will be liable for all aspects of performance. The submitted statement shall include the place of performance (address of the drydock facility).

Offerors that do not meet this requirement or do no provide the requested statement will not be further considered for award.

TO:

Offerors submitting offers as the Prime Contractor shall submit a statement that the Prime Contractor owns or operates the drydock facility and that the Prime Contractor will be liable for all aspects of performance. The submitted statement shall include the place of performance (address of the drydock facility). If the offeror is not the owner of the drydock facility, the offeror must submit a copy of their legally binding lease or Agreement, signed by the drydock facility owner, which clearly gives the offeror complete control of the drydock facility for the entire duration of the repair work required by the contract, including Additional Item Requirements (AIRs)/Growth work.

Offerors that do not meet this requirement or do no provide the requested statement or documentation will not be further considered for award.

D. Zip file “TJDD new references 20210721” is hereby incorporated into the RFQ.

E. Attachment D.1 NOAA Ship THOMAS JEFFERSON FY22 DRYDOCK SPECIFICATION_REVISED 7.13.2021 is hereby replaced with Attachment D.1 NOAA Ship THOMAS JEFFERSON FY22 DRYDOCK

SPECIFICATION_REVISED 7.21.2021.

F. The attached “Summary of Changes 7.21.2021” is hereby provided to assist prospective vendors to identify changes within the specification.

G. Option Contract Line Item 0045, Work Item 513, MCT Inspections and Repairs (509 Contingent) is hereby incorporated into the price schedule. Option Contract Line Item 0046, Work Item 514, MCT Inspections and Repairs (509 Non-Contingent) is hereby incorporated into the prices schedule. As a result, Attachment D.5 Price Schedule is hereby replaced with Attachment D.5 Price Schedule-Revised 7.21.2021.