6933A220Q000003 Amendment 00001 KDY FY20 Inspect & Assess Ballast Tanks.pdf

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6933A220Q000003 x x 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 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 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.

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NORFOLK VA 23505-1204

MARAD-MAR-615

BUILDING 19 SUITE 300

7737 HAMPTON BLVD

US DOTMARITIME ADMINISTRATION

DIV OF ATLANTIC OPERATIONS

NORFOLK VA 23505-1204

BUILDING 19 SUITE 300

MARAD-00092

7737 HAMPTON BLVD

MAR-380-2

ATLANTIC ACQUISITION OFFICE

US DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

11/12/20190001

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.

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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

11/12/2019

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 date, 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.)

T.S. KENNEDY - FY20 Inspection and Assessment of the Forward and After Peak Ballast Tanks

The purpose of the Amendment is to respond to questions from Potential Offerors.

IT Related Pur: NO

Period of Performance: 12/02/2019 to 12/16/2019

In order for an invoice to be processed for payment, it must include your Federal ID

Number, Purchase Order Number, and Invoice Number. Without these numbers, your invoice will be returned and payment will be delayed.

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)

Monique Leake

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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 .

6933A220Q000003 Amendment 00001 TS KENNEDY – FY20 Inspection and Assessment of Forward and After Peak Balance Tanks Response to Questions from Potential Offerors

Question: Access to the forepeak is hundreds of feet away from the pier. Is the finger portion of the pier rated for heavy vehicles?

Answer: NO

Questions: Can fluid transfer hosing be left between the ship and the pier overnight?

Answer: Yes, as long as the hose is secured in such a way that accounts for movements of the ship and both ends are capped.

Question: Can the government confirm that contractor personnel are required to be paid prevailing wage on this job?

Answer: Yes, as stated in the RFQ, the prevailing wages are based on the DOL WD 2015-4045 Revision 13, Dated 09/20/2019.

Question: What is the specific scope of work for the UT gaging, as no number of sample points are specified in the SOW?

Answer: Because it is unknow the actual amount gaging that will be required by the inspections being conducted by the engineers or paint representative, the contractor shall use 500 UT readings for bidding, the contractor shall also provide a price for additional UT reading in units of 50 readings.

Question: Is the contractor allowed to leave a 10,000-gallon tank trailer parked inside the pier fence for an unspecified amount of time?

Answer: No

Question: Is fresh water available on the pier for the contractor’s use, and is the government to provide water for the job?

Answer: Yes

Question: Is it correct in assuming the closest fresh water connection is midship on the pier?

Answer: Yes, the contractor shall be sure that there is a functioning back flow preventer installed at any freshwater hookup point.

Question: Under FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, is the Contractor allowed to apply a mark-up to materials and subcontractors for Supplemental Work?

Answer: The Statement of Work does not list supplemental work.