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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is as follow s:

1. Incorporate Questions and Answ ers (Q&A) into this solicitation.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Aug-2011

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA4418-11-R-0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Jul-2011

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 telegram 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 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 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 date, 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Aug-2011

CODE

628 CONTRACTING SQUADRON

101 E HILL BLVD, B503

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON SC 29404 5021

FA4418 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATION FA4418-11-R-0012

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

JOINT BASE HOISTS AND CRANES

Note to Contractor: The new Joint Base Hoists and Cranes contract contains different standards than the expiring contract. These standards are included in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please do not base your proposal on current contract cost or historical costs for this contract. As stated in the solicitation, the government may award this contract without discussions. Please ensure all tasks are included in your pricing.

1) What type of lift medium does each unit have-Chain or Wire Rope?

Answer: Most of the lift mediums have wire rope. The exceptions are as follows:

JBC Air-Bldg 543-one bridge crane; JBC Weapons Station: Bldgs 79-chain rope;

Bldg 3125-chain rope; Bldg 900-all items chain rope; Bldg 2312-monorail is chain rope; Bldg 3143-monorail is chain rope

2) What is the load test requirement: 125% or rated capacity?

Answer: All lift equipment requiring a load test shall be load tested to 125%.

3) Are manuals available for each unit?

Answer: Manuals are not available for each lift equipment type. Those that are available will be provided to the awarded contractor.

4) Will there be a forklift truck available for moving of weights?

Answer: The Contractor will be responsible for supplying the forklift for weight movement.

5) Who provides aerial lifts for breakdown situations?

Answer: The Contractor will provide the aerial lifts.

6) Is there access to previous inspection forms?

Answer: Yes.

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7) How many lift equipment units have double hooks?

Answer: Only one. The bridge crane in Building 1660 has a 70,000lb Primary hook and a 15,000lb Secondary hook.

8) What is the time frame to have all equipment load tested?

Answer: The load tests are to be performed on an annual basis; the next inspection dates will be provided to the Awardee.

9) Can you provide the next inspection/load test date for all equipment?

Answer: No, not at this time. This information will be available to the Awardee.

10) Will the Contract be allowed to leave equipment in the lay down area, such as man lifts, forklifts?

Answer: Yes. As identified in Appendix A, Laydown Area of the Performance Work Statement, there are two laydown areas provided at separate locations (Joint Base Charleston Air and Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station).

11) Will the Contractor be able to add a markup on material, such as a 15% administrative fee?

Answer: Each repair will be evaluated individually.

12) Some of the ground vehicle lifts are required by the manufacturer to have the oil changed annually. With the cost of oil fluctuating, it would be difficult to estimate the cost for the term of the contract.

Questions:

A) Would the contractor be required to purchase and store a 5 year supply of oil?

B) Could the contractor submit a modification request annually to cover the cost of oil?

C) Could the oil change be considered annual repair and the contractor submit a repair estimate?

Answer:

A) No. The contractor will not be required to purchase and store a 5 year supply of oil.

B) No, a modification request to annually cover the cost of oil will not be accepted.

C) No, the oil change will not be considered an annual repair, so no repair estimate will be accepted.

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