SF-30_Amendment 6 - QandA.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

19P05024Q0028-A0006

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03/25/2025

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR12646677

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

AMERICAN EMBASSY LISBON

AV. DAS FORCAS ARMADAS, ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

LISBOA 1649-044

PORTUGAL

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19P05024Q0028

Prospective Offerors

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

6/24/2024

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended, [ ] 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 _______ 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/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 FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

X

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [X ] is not, [ ] is required to sign this document and return _1 copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of the amendment to this solicitation is to answer all questions submitted by interested vendors (reference to Amendment n. º 3 – Minor Changes in the SOW).

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 OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Jonathan Nwosu

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 Standard Form 30 (revised 10/83) Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

RFQ 19P05024Q0028 – Manor House Windows Restoration

Q&A - REF. AMENDMENT A0003

1. It is defined in the specifications that sandblasting, angle grinders, mechanical wire brush and open flame are not allowed for paint removal. Our intention is to use small portable hand sanders, with adequate sander sheet in order not to damage the wood. Is it allowed?

A small portable hand sander is allowed for use.

2. And a Heat gun at low temperature not to damage the wood?

While our preference is to use a steam chamber to loosen everything all at once, we won’t prohibit the use of a low temperature heat gun since offerors will be responsible for the final condition of the wood.

3. Our experience tells us that old solvent type of paint can be deeply penetrating the wood, making it impossible to remove all without damaging the wood. Meaning the preparation can leave minimum parts of the film, is that acceptable?

We acknowledge that it will be impossible to remove all parts of the film. Our requirement is to have as much removed as possible to get it down to a sound substrate. The wood needs to be adequately prepared so that the adhesion of the new paint is not impeded.

4. The shop drawings are to identify the windows by a reference in the floor plan, or it´s required to have detailed drawings for each window?

Detailed drawings of each window are not required.

5. Original wood species might be impossible to find in the market. Is it allowed to use good quality wood compatible with the existing ones for replacement material?

Original wood species is preferred, but if not possible, a compatible wood is acceptable following species identification and COR approval.

6. Glazing that does not required replacement and caulking can be redone without removing, needs to be removed?

Glazing that does not require replacement does not need to be removed.

7. New glazing proposed is simple clear glass from modern production?

New glazing should match color of existing glass as much as possible and should be prioritized first to match single windows and then to match by elevation.