2031ZA25Q00156 Nickel Pellets SF30-16c.pdf

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 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 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor 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 this amendment is to Answer the Questions from the companies.

All Other Terms and Conditions remain the same.

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 2031ZA

BEP-ACQUISITION BEP-ACQUISITION

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Acquisition Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Acquisition 301 14th Street SW 301 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20228-00001 US Washington, DC 20228-00001 US

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

TBD 2031ZA25Q00156

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/31/2025

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE

(X)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

TBD

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08/13/2025

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2031ZA25Q00156

Question and Answer:

1. EPA Clause:

Question: We noticed that the solicitation does not include an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause.

Historically, when raw material prices fluctuated, BEP made price adjustments accordingly. However, given the current volatility in the nickel market—especially due to the newly imposed tariffs under the Trump administration (30% on Canadian nickel and 15% on European nickel)—we would appreciate clarification on whether price adjustments will be permitted should such volatility affect future costs.

Answer: Page 33 states FAR 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment- Standard Supplies. This applies when nickel pellets being purchase in the United States; however, you are addressing the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration which would require to add FAR 52.216-4(a). This will be added if the solicitation opens to full and open competition and if small business set aside can’t be fulfilled according to FAR 25. This solicitation is open to small business. Nickel pellets used to be in FAR 25.103(b) Exceptions list, non-availability of Buy American statue, but on May 2025 Executive Order or called Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), nickel pellets is no longer in the exception list. Therefore, BEP is seeking Buy American Made nickel pellets per FAR 25.101(b).

2. Sample of Nickel S Pellets:

Question: The solicitation does not specify the quantity of Nickel S pellets required for sampling. As these pellets are packaged in boxes and are relatively costly, could you please confirm if BEP will bear the cost of the sample?

Answer: The requirement is six small samples (look like tablets). Contractor will pay for sending and providing the sample.

3. Call Orders:

Question: Regarding the reference to "call orders" in the solicitation, we would like to clarify whether these will allow for price adjustments over the contract period, especially in response to changes in raw material or tariff-related costs.

Answer: Follow FAR 52.216-2(c). This is currently set-aside to small business. Therefore, Made in America is the only acceptable quote at this time. See #1 posting.

4. Question: Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

Answer: This requirement is a recompete. The existing contract was awarded under 2031ZA20D00002.