6923G521R0068(R)A00004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

6923G521R0068(R)

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/14/2021

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

6923G521R0068(R)A00004 07/07/2021

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

GLS Contracting Office 180 Andrews Street Massena, NY, 13662, US

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 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 copies to the issuing office.

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

This amendment serves to provide the answers to questions asked by interested contractors.

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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

6923G521R0068(R)A00004

Questions and Answers Q: What is the current Emergency Power Back-Up situation (generator, UPS etc) for each location?

A: Some locations currently have either/both. Most will likely require it. Study to determine this. Some additional Info available to successful bidder.

Q: Coverage Survey (TIA-TSB-88) based. TSB-88 is an extensive grid based test point location method of determining radio performance and coverage.

Existing radio system performance can be determined without the more stringent TSB-88 based requirement. Does the GLS require TSB-88 based test for the current existing system, which is expected to be replaced or upgraded, or would the GLS consider removing the TSB-88 requirement in lieu of selecting test point locations for RF measurements, in agreement with the GLS?

A: GLS will consider recommendations based on experience and results. Proposals will be evaluated based on all information provided. The successful contractor will be required to prove their study results and correct their methods, findings, results etc., until they meet the intensions of the RFP and purposes of the study as determined by GLS.

Q: If the TSB-88 based testing is required for testing the performance of the existing system. What is Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) spec requirement?

A: Study to determine this. GLS will consider recommendations based on experience and results. Proposals will be evaluated based on all information provided. The successful contractor will be required to prove their study results and correct their methods, findings, results etc., until they meet the intensions of the RFP and purposes of the study as determined by GLS.

Q: Drive Test Measurements - Can the Drive Test measurements be done by selecting RF measurement test point locations in agreement with the GLS, in lieu of the more stringent TSB-88 requirement?

A: GLS will consider recommendations based on experience and results. Proposals will be evaluated based on all information provided. The successful contractor will be required to prove their study results and correct their methods, findings, results etc., until they meet the intensions of the RFP and purposes of the study as determined by GLS.

Q: Shipboard Test Measurements - can the GLS detail what type of measurements are expected for "Shipboard Test Measurements"?

A: GLS will consider recommendations based on experience and results. Proposals will be evaluated based on all information provided. The successful contractor will be required to prove their study results and correct their methods, findings, results etc., until they meet the intensions of the RFP and purposes of the study as determined by GLS.

Q: Many appurtances were observed mounted at elevations above grade on structure such as towers, buildings, weather lattice towers, dock gate repair/ assembly structures, etc.. . It was also indicated that an antenna is mounted to a international bridge structure. Does info exist on these appurtenances?, or will the consultant team be expected to climb the tower (structure) to access these items for "hands on" data gathering of manufacturer make & model?

A: Study to determine this. Some additional Info available to successful bidder. GLS will work with the successful bidder to determine if this is necessary.

Q: Can the Seaway provide a list and number of the sites that would need to be visited and their locations?

A: Approximately 4 sites. See Attached info.

Q: Is there any documentation that can be shared explaining the current legacy radio communications systems, frequencies, base station locations, current coverage areas, known areas of unreliable coverage, number of channels, etc.?

A: Much of this information is what the successful contractor will be compiling in the study. The information that GLS does have will be provided to that firm.

Q: Do you anticipate needing any new radio frequencies that would need licensing by the FCC and frequency coordination with Canada?

A: GLS does not anticipate this, however, the recommendations from the study results may require this.

Q: Are there any current radio frequencies (other than VHF Marine Band) that are used to communicate with stations in Canada?

A: GLS – we think so. The study should reveal this.

Q: Other than the existing telephone type hard-wired system, are radios used today to communicate within and from the below-grade areas?

A: Yes. They function poorly in most areas.

Q: Does the current communications system have the ability to communicate directly with St. Lawrence County public safety agencies (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS) or the 911 Center?

A: GLS does not believe so.

Q: Does the current communications system (other than VHF Marine Band) have the ability to communicate directly with the U.S. Coast Guard?

A: GLS does not believe so.

*Supporting documentation; Practices and Procedures and Sector Charts are attached as pdf files.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.sam.gov/