A00001._SF30_QA_(003).docx

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center

C&P3/SSP

707 E. Ordnance Road, Suite 410 Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

8. NAME AND ADRESS OF CONTRACTOR (no., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

9.A AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

70Z04019Q64501B00

07/02/19

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO. ?

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

|X| The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers |_| is extended, |X| 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 ACKNOWLEGEMENT 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)

N/A

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 data, etc) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO 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, |X| 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.)

See Attached Page 2 for answers to questions received.

KELLY A. WYATT, Contracting Officer

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA, FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

70Z04019Q64501B00 Amendment Number A00001

14b. This Amendment is issued to provide responses to questions submitted.

1. QUESTION In section III of the PWS, under Physical Test Properties (Coolants); you have listed Total Dissolved Solids by ASTM D 1125. Can you clarify if you want to perform Total Dissolved Solids (which can be completed by STD M 2540C); would you like to perform ASTM D 1125, which is Conductivity & Resistivity?

ANSWER: We will accept Total Dissolved Solids test performed using conversion from Conductivity and Resistivity meter (ASTM D1125).

2. QUESTION Under SOW 3.1.1 and 3.2.1 there is a requirement that the staff must be Certified Lubricant Specialist (CLS). Our staff are certified MLA I and MLA II from the ICML (International Council For Machinery Lubrication). Essentially the body of knowledge is identical to the CLS from the STLE however, the MLA certification is recognized internationally moreso than the STLE which is really only an American Certification.

ANSWER: Certified Lubricant Specialist (CLS) remains a requirement for Program Manager and Senior Laboratory Data Analyst. Substitution or alternate certifications will not be accepted.

3. QUESTION We would like to request that the requirement under 3.1.1 "Certified Lubricant Specialist (CLS) certified by STLE for at least for five (5) years" be changed to remove the 5 year requirement. If a staff member is certified CLS or MLA II then they have demonstrated the knowledge and experience necessary to attain that level of certification. In order to obtain the certification in the first place, a candidate must be working in the field for several years and pass a series of exams. We suggest that the requirement be changed to 5 years of relevant work experience (ie managing an oil analysis laboratory) in addition to having the certification of MLA II or CLS.

ANSWER: The Program Manager requirement of a Certified Lubricant Specialist (CLS) certified by STLE for at least for five (5) years will NOT be removed or changed.

14c. The due date for submission of offers remains as July 24, 2019 at 2:00PM EST.

14d. Offerors must sign and return one (1) copy of this amendment with their quotation. Failure to return one signed copy may render the quotation unacceptable and the quotation may be eliminated from further consideration.

(END OF AMENDMENT NUMBER A00001)