Solicitation 6923G225Q000010 AMENDMENT 00001 070225.pdf

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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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6923G2

KINGS POINT NY 11024-1699

300 STEAMBOAT ROAD

USMMA PROCUREMENT

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

07/02/20250001

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

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

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

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

06/18/2025

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.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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:

a1. Change the period of performance to read from: July 9, 2025 to September 5, 2025 @ 0900

EST to read: July 15, 2025 to October 17, 2025 @ 0900 EST.

a2. Remove under "Description section" See attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) and

Statement of Work (SOW) to read: See attached Statement of Work (SOW).

a3. Disseminate questions received from prospective bidders with answers.

NOTE: OFFERORS ARE ADVISED THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL QUOTATION DOCUMENTS

AND ACKNOWLEDING ANY AMENDMENTS, AND SHOULD RE-VISIT THIS WEBSITE PERIODICALLY TO CHECK FOR

ANY CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE, UPDATES, OR AMENDMENTS WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE FROM THE USMMA.

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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)

Deborah Porter

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

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 .

07/02/2025

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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THE SOLICITATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS MUST BE

SIGNED/DATED AND RETURNED WITH THE QUOTE.

Period of Performance: 07/15/2025 to 10/17/2025

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. On the SAM.gov webpage, under “Description,” it states, “The period of performance is from July 9, 2025 to September 5, 2025” AND “Signed quotes are due NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) time on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.” If the bid is awarded on July 9, 2025, including July 9, this will provide only 42 business days to complete the work on this project. There is an extensive amount of conservation work needed to have this painting go back to its 2023 specs (pre 2023 conservation/move).

Realistically, this is not enough time to complete the work safely and properly. Can a potential bidder provide a different timeline for the work to be done within their bid?

Answer: A potential Contractor may propose a different timeline for the work to be done.

2. On the SAM.gov webpage, under “Description,” it states, “ANY ADDITIONAL

QUESTIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: porterd@usmma.edu NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME(EST) ON Wednesday, July 2, 2025…” Assuming you will have answers back in 24 hours, that gives any prospective bidder 2 days to write up their bid in conjunction with a federal holiday weekend (a day before the holiday weekend and the day after). This timeframe is unrealistic in providing ample time to send in a professional bid. Would you consider extending the bid due date to accommodate for ample time to provide answers to questions as well as a bid response?

Answer: Yes, the Government will extend the date that all quotes are due to Friday, July 11, 2025 @ 0900 a.m. EST.

3. Are there any dates during the current timeframe for this project that would preclude us from working in the Chapel and/or Wiley Hall?

Answer: Yes, no work is permitted on Saturday, Sunday and Federal holidays

4. What are the daily work hours a contractor is allowed to be at your facility?

Answer: Daily work hours are Monday-Friday from 0800-1600 EST

4. On the SAM.gov webpage, under “Description,” it states, “See Attached Request for

Quotation (RFQ) and Statement of Work (SOW). The only attachment provided is an SOW. Can you provide the RFQ attachment?

Answer: A Request for Quotation will now be attached.

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6. The SOW states, “Relocate the painting “Serving the Nation from Sea to Stars” and its accompanying bronze plaque, description of the painting, and letter from Senator Kelly to the east (opposite) wall of the Elliot See Room, taking necessary precautions to protect and preserve the painting during execution of this contract. This includes repairing any scuffs, abrasions, or tears to the painting or canvas.”

a. How heavy is this painting?

Answer: The weight of the painting is unknown. A site visit was held on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Additional site visits will be held on July 3, 2025 and July 7, 2025 from 0900 a.m. to 1200 p.m. EST.

b. How is this painting attached to the wall?

Answer: Please see attached pictures

c. Are there any photos showing the installation of this painting? If so, can they be provided?

Answer: Please see attached pictures

d. Are there any photographs of the backside of the painting? If so, can they be provided?

Answer: There are no photos of the backside.

e. When it says, “includes repairing any scuffs, abrasions, or tears to the painting or canvas,” does this mean they exist currently or does this mean if we damage the painting during the move?

Answer: It means repairs to any damage caused during the moving and installation of the painting.

f. The east wall of the building is an exterior wall. What is it made of? This information is needed to safely and properly hang this painting.

Answer: The east wall area where the painting is scheduled to be installed consists of an area that is framed with structural lumber with plaster and cast sandstone as the finish. As you continue further on the wall it appears the substrate changes to brick with plaster over that and the cast sandstone as the finish.

7. The SOW states, “Provide and erect any USMMA approved display elements, to include a museum-grade plaque with a brief history of the painting and its significance and a brief biography of its painter…” The plaque(s) and/or display elements need to be determined

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What is the exact plaque(s) and/or display elements specifications?

Answer: The wording for the plaque is provided in the SOW. The material for the plaque should be metal, ideally aluminum with laser-printed text using a 24-point san serif font for the main text with title in 36 point san serif font. Exact dimensions to be determined in cooperation with the Museum director. Ideally, this signage shall be affixed with museum-grade double-sided adhesive tape.

8. What is the thickness of the outer edge of the original stretcher (pre 2023 conservation)?

Answer: The thickness of the outer edge of the original stretcher is unknown. A site visit was held on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Additional site visits will be held on July 3, 2025 and July 7, 2025 from 0900 a.m. to 1200 p.m. EST.

9. How are the submitted bids being evaluated, i.e. best value, lowest price, qualifications, etc.?

Answer: As indicated in the solicitation, a Single Firm Fixed Price Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable quoter, whose quote, conforming to the combined Synopsis/Solicitation, offers the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). For purpose of Technical Acceptability, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes based on an acceptable/unacceptable basis to determine if the Quoter’s meet the requirements described in the Statement of Work.

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