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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 electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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DENVER CO 80225-0046

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

06/17/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

A. The purpose of this amendment is to share the following clarification comments with questions and answers for all interested parties. This information will be incorporated by reference into solicitation and resulting contract:

1. Request for clarification in reference to Specification Item 6.02, Replace Gear Seals;

Check Shaft Alignment; Prior to beginning repair work on the gear seal, the alignment of both sha¿¿s shall be checked with the vessel in the water.

Offeror clarification comments: As the vessel is outfitted with KOBELCO EVK shaft seals it is not practical to unbolt couplings and drift propulsion shafts back (off the bossing) to perform a gap/sag alignment check with the vessel in the water. Can you please clarify how

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Jason Harris

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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USGS anticipates this requirement being completed. One option would be to utilize a sub-contractor / Subject Matter Expert and use strain gauges both before and after seals are replaced.

Government Response: The USGS hereby removes requirement to check the shaft gear alignment in the water and add an option item to conduct before and after analysis of the shaft with vibration/strain gauge analysis.

2. Request for clarification in reference to

Specification Item 6.02, Draw Shafts for

Clearance to Gear; The Contractor shall remove the shaft couplings and disassemble the shaft seals. The shafts shall be partially withdrawn to provide access to the output flange of the gear for service. At least 12 inches of clearances is required.

Offeror clarification comments: Would it not be preferred to completely remove shafts and check output flange to bearing concentricity using a laser and targets in the forward and aft ends of the stern tube bearings? This would allow for precise adjustment of the engine mounts if required to correct any alignment issues.

Government Response: Fully draw shafts and conduct a laser alignment check to confirm that the aft shaft bearing is aligned to the gear output flange. Contractor to execute the following scope of work:

a. Draw shafts from vessel.

b. Build or provide laser adaptor to mount a laser to the gear output flange. The laser shall be mounted parallel to the gear output shaft axis and concentric with the center of the shaft.

c. Install targets in the fore and aft end of the shaft bearing to confirm alignment to the gear output flange.

d. Report all results and recommendations in a

CFR.

3. Request for clarification in reference to

Specification Item 6.02, Reinstall Shafts; The

Contractor shall take final alignment readings and bearing clearances with the vessel afloat and

USGS Technical Representative present.

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Offeror clarification comments: (1) Please specify how alignment check is to be performed with couplings bolted up and seals in place. (2)

How do you intend to have bearing clearances checked with vessel afloat - divers? (3) Has USGS considered performing vibration measurements of the propulsion line to see if that is contributing to premature seal failure?

Government Response: Shaft bearing clearances are not required to be taken with the vessel in the water. That was an error on USGS part when writing the specification.

4. Request for clarification in reference to

Solicitation F.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The R/V

KAHO is available for delivery to the

Contractor's facility mid-July 2024.... The

Government intends that all work required by the specification will be performed at the

Contractor's facility by December 31, 2024. The vessel will be berthed at the Contractor's facility throughout performance of this work and through the date weather and ice conditions permit the R/V KAHO to transit from the shipyard to home port, whichever is later.

Offeror clarification comments: Please confirm -vessel will only remain at the shipyard through completion of the work and will depart when weather allows, not through 12/31/24. Once the vessel is back in the water, all work has been accepted (including trials), shipyard is not responsible for any additional services beyond providing a lay-berth until vessel departs.

Government Response: Correct, the USGS confirms the vessel will only remain at the shipyard through completion of the work and will depart when weather allows, not through 12/31/24. Once the vessel is back in the water, all work has been accepted (including trials), shipyard is not responsible for any additional services beyond providing a lay-berth until vessel departs.

5. Request for clarification in reference to the solicitation OFFER DUE DATES/LOCAL TIME in block

8 of solicitation.

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Offeror clarification comments: Would it be possible to extend proposal due date 10 days to allow for quoting technical support for stain gauge/vibration analysis options?

Government Response: The USGS will extend the proposal due date by 10 days as requested to reflect 07/11/2024 (1700 EDT).

B. The period of performance start date is hereby changed from 07/08/2024 to 07/22/2024.

C. The proposal due date is hereby extended to

07/11/2024 (1700 EDT).

Period of Performance: 07/22/2024 to 12/31/2024

Change Item 00010 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

Research Vessel KAHO home port: Oswego, NY

See clause L.1 Instructions to Offerors for specific guidance regarding the submission of offers. See provision at L.4 Site Visit for date/time to visit the vessel before quote is due.

00010 Haulout, inspection, maintenance and repair of the Research Vessel KAHO. Perform all work described in the specifications, drawings, and other attachments herein.

Total price for all BASE plus OPTIONAL work from the specification and Attachment B Schedule of

Work Items. At time of contract award, the government will select which items will be ordered/funded; work items not ordered/funded at time of contract award may be ordered/funded within 30 days after vessel arrival at shipyard.

Availability of Funds

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made available to the

Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the

Contracting Officer. See provision at L.2. for period of acceptance of offers in accordance with

FAR 52.212-1(c).

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Contracting Officer: Jason Harris, jharris@usgs.gov

Product/Service Code: J019

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND

FLOATING DOCKS

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