70Z08418QBB512700_A0005_(SF-30).doc

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Department of Homeland Security

United States Coast Guard

SILC-COCO-BSS-COB4

300 East Main Street, Suite 965

Norfolk, VA 23510-9112

Same as Item 6 POC: Catherine A Prestipino (757) 628-4116 E-mail: Catherine.Prestipino@uscg.mil

70Z08418QBB512700

October 05, 2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FORMCHECKBOX

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for Receipt of Offers FORMCHECKBOX is extended / FORMCHECKBOX is not extended.

Offerors 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 one copy(s) 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 your 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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 FORMCHECKBOX is not / FORMCHECKBOX is required to sign this document and return ___ copy(s) to the issuing office.

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

The subject solicitation is hereby amended as follows:

A. The purpose of this amendment is to answer offerors’ questions (See continuation page).

B. The offer due date and time remains November 21, 2017, 3:00pm Eastern.

C. Per 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, (3) Solicitation Amendments. Offerors shall acknowledge all Solicitation Amendments. Offerors shall complete Blocks 8 and 15(a-c) on all Solicitation Amendments (SF-30) issued by the Government and submit with their offer.

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.

BY:

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

Prescribed by GSA, FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

CONTINUATION SHEET FOR:

STANDARD FORM 30

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

Solicitation Number: 70Z08418QBB512700

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Questions and Answers Q.1. Is it the Government's intent to have the contractor submit a complete ESAPI data set, or can we provide an abbreviated set of data for each threat code listed in Appendix A, Table I in the CO/PD 04-19H? A full ESAPI data set would cost between $75K and $100K. We suggest an abbreviated test consisting of (1) V0 per threat in Appendix A, Table I, (6) total V0's.

A.1. As stated in the solicitation, the vendors are required to submit a complete ESAPI data set. ESAPI plates are commercially available; (3M & LTC) just to name a few sources of supply.

Q.2. Please clarify why the Government requires data from the soft armor manufacturers when this is typically conducted by the Government.

A.2. The government will not provide clarification on why the data is required.

Q.3. Please clarify why the Government requires the data on a soft armor backer which is much more robust than current soft armor solutions.

A.3. The data is required to ensure that the armor, when tested in conjunction with the ESAPI plates, meets our requirements.

Q.4. Does the ESAPI used for generating this data need to be FAT approved?

A.4. Yes, the data should be FAT approved per FAR SUBPART 209.3.

Q.5. Will the Government provide the ESAPI plates required for testing?

A.5. No, the government will not provide the ESAPI plates for the testing. As stated previously, the plates are commercially available.