SF-30_EA18RQ-00352_Amendment_0001.doc

SF30 Continuation of Block Narrative

9B. Date (See Item 11)

02/13/2018

10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10B. Date (See Item 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as restated, by one of the following methods:

submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDG-

MENT 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)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS.

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

Set fourth item 14, pursuant to the authority of FAR 43.103 (b)

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

NOAA, National Data Buoy Center (NDBC)

Stennis Space Center, MS See the attached Continuation Sheet for a Complete Description of Changes

1) Solicitation Amendment 0002 is issued to provide answers to Questions received as a result of Request for Quotation (RFQ) EA18RQ-00352.

Vendor Question 1: The customer provided mold for the Hull Shell, Drwg D030047, is this a 2 piece female mold? If so do the mold halves include mating flanges that provide for alignment and attachment to each other for bonding the individual part halves together?

Government Answer to Vendor Question 1: The mold is a 2 piece female mold with mating flanges to assist with alignment and bonding together

Vendor Question 2: Drawing D020011 refers to Drwg #D030051 for the Upper Cylinder well which in not included in drawing packet,…will this drawing be available?

Government Answer to Vendor Question 2: Drawing is uploaded with attachments.

Vendor Question 3: Drawing D030062, can Garolite G-10 be substituted for the specified PVC for improved bonding assurance?

Government Answer to Vendor Question 3: G-10 can be substituted if the contractor can verify that the threaded inserts will not rotate under the torque of the fasteners that will be used on it

Vendor Question 4: Handles referred on Drwg D030063 are presumed to be FRP, is this correct?

Government Answer to Vendor Question 4: No. This fiberglass molded into the cylinder.

Vendor Question 5: There appears no mention of how the Top, Drwg D030048 is attached to Hull Shell, Drwg D030047, How is this to be accomplished?

Government Answer to Vendor Question 5: Using best practices for fiberglass construction. The "v" angles from the stainless steel frame should provide a shelf for the top to keep it stable as it is being glassed in

Vendor Question 6: Is the lettering shown on Hull, Drwg D030047 to be molded in?

Government Answer to Vendor Question 6: No, the lettering is painted on. NDBC paints the hulls after they are received and accepted.

Vendor Question 7: Is the rubber bumper to be installed by the vendor? If so will the customer provide material?

Government Answer to Vendor Question 7: No. NDBC takes care of the bumper and its installation. The vendor is responsible for ensuring proper spacing between fastening points.

Vendor Question 8: Does the buoy hull, with the exception of the payload compartment, get completely filled with foam?

Government Answer to Vendor Question 8: Yes...it is completely filled with foam.

2) Additionally, the offers due date has changed from 02/09/2018 to 02/13/2018.

3) Drawing #D030051 has been uploaded to the attachments.

4) Except for the changes made herein all other terms, conditions and provisions of the solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

END AMENDMENT 0002 TO EA18RQ-00352

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.

(Signature of Contracting Officer) 16C. Date Signed

_____________________________________________(Signature of person authorized to sign)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243