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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. 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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER 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 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this amendment is (1) to update the Specifications (Attachment 01) and (2) to Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

update Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation.

== Changes in Attachment 1: Specifications == Changes are hereby shown below. The revised document is attached; the changes are indicated with a vertical line in the left margin.

1. Page 2 of 5, paragraph 1.2.1.1.3. is hereby added as shown below.

1.2.1.1.3. Recapture of Vaporized Ammonia. The Contractor shall recapture the vaporized ammonia in the ammonia tank into the Contractor's tank truck as the tank is filled up with ammonia.

2. Page 2 of 5, paragraph 1.2.1.2. is hereby changed as shown below.

From:

1.2.1.2. Disposal of Excess Ammonia Water Concentration (Item No. A002). In case the Contractor attempts delivery for ordered quantity and cannot unload all the quantity, the Contractor shall promptly dispose of the remaining unused quantity and may charge disposal fees to the Government under the non-priced item (NPI). The dispose fee charge price will be negotiated on an as needed basis and shall not include any excessive charges for other direct cost elements for disposal of unused quantities. When the cost of this item is over $25,000.00 (or equivalent Japanese Yen converted by the current budget rate set forth by the U.S. Forces in Japan at the time when the call is placed), the order will be placed by the Contracting Officer.

To:

1.2.1.2. Disposal of Excess Ammonia Water Concentration (Item No. A002). In case the Contractor attempts delivery for ordered quantity and cannot unload all the quantity, the Contractor shall immediately and promptly dispose of the remaining unused quantity and may charge disposal fees to the Government under the non-priced item (NPI). The dispose fee charge price will be negotiated on an as needed basis and shall not include any excessive charges for other direct cost elements for disposal of unused quantities. The Contractor shall submit the details of the cost breakdown associated with the disposal. When the cost of this item is over $25,000.00 (or equivalent Japanese Yen converted by the current budget rate set forth by the U.S. Forces in Japan at the time when the call is placed), the order will be placed by the Contracting Officer.

3. Page 3 of 5, paragraph 1.2.2.1. and paragraph 1.2.2.2. are hereby added as shown below.

1.2.2.1. Requirements for Delivery of Standard Gases. Upon delivery, the Contractor shall place and secure the requested item(s) at the designated area within the CHP and collect empty cylinder(s) from the Government property.

1.2.2.2. The Contractor is NOT required to connect the cylinder(s) to the CHP machine at the time of delivery. The Government will replace empty cylinder(s) with new cylinder(s).

== Changes in Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ==

1. Standard Form (SF) 1449, page 44 of 47, Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, paragraph (m)B, sub-paragraph 2, Price Quotation, the following sentence is hereby added after the first sentence.

Offerors shall quote on all line items, except Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN) A002, in the Price List.

2. SF 1449, page 44 of 47, Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, paragraph (m)B, the title of sub-paragraph 5 is hereby changed from "Other Reasonable Basis" to "Contract Responsibility".

== Changes in FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services == SF 1449, page 47 of 47, 52.212-2, paragraph (a)(1) Price, the sentence is hereby changed as shown below.

From:

A quotation will be considered a responsive offer when the prices are offered in Japanese Yen.

To:

A quotation will be considered a responsive offer when the prices are offered for all line items, except Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN) A002, in the Price List in Japanese Yen.

List of Attachments

The following attachments were added:

4_Atch1_Specifications_Amd1_20230911

FA520923Q00800001

The following attachments were deleted:

4_Atch1_Specifications_20230905

Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Note 1: The Government contemplates award of at least two (2) pre-priced Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the best value to the Government, in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. However, the Government retains the right to award more or fewer BPAs based on quantity and quality of offers received, and may award BPA(s) to other than the lowest price.

Note 2: Solicitation provisions will be physically removed from any resultant award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the award.

Note 3: Submit offers in whole numbers only, no fractions less than one (1) yen. The offeror(s) is(are) requested to enter all prices for all items in the Price List.

Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

1. Paragraph 52.212-1(c), "Period for Acceptance of Offers," is tailored as follows: "The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers."

2. The following is inserted as new paragraph (m) of the provision:

"(m) Quotation Preparation Instructions.

A. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

B. If offerors fail to submit the followings, offerors are considered as non-responsive and ineligible for Specific Instructions for Submission:

contract award.

1. : Complete blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c (Page 1). In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and Standard Form (SF) 1449 conditions as written in the solicitation.

2. : Offerors shall complete and submit the attached Exhibit: Price List under the solicitation attachments. Offerors shall quote on all Price Quotation line items, except Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN) A002, in the Price List. The prices shall be offered in .Japanese Yen

(a) Insert quoted unit price(s) and extended amount(s) in the attached Exhibit: Price List under the solicitation attachments for each item.

The extended amount must equal the unit price multiplied by the number of units. It is imperative that mathematical calculations are correct;

particular care should be taken to ensure the amounts match when using the EXCEL program.

(b) Extreme care should be exercised to ensure that no price data of any kind are included in any other Part of the quotation.

3. : Offerors shall submit the approximate Lead Time for each item in the attached Exhibit: Price List under the solicitation attachments.Lead Time

(a) Provide approximate normal lead time (days) for realistic deliveries in the block "(i) Normal Lead Time for Realistic Delivery" for each item.

(b) Provide approximate urgent lead time (days) for emergency requests in the block "(ii) Urgent Lead Time for Emergencies" for each item.

4. : Offerors shall be a qualified local vendor that is registered to perform the business in the country of Geographical Qualification Requirements Japan. The offerors shall provide in the attached Exhibit: Price List under the solicitation attachments the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE)/NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code that identifies the offerors located in the geographical area of Japan, e.g., CAGE/NCAGE code starting with J (J-type CAGE).

5. : Offerors shall provide the product information for each Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN) in the format of a list. The Contractor Responsibility product information may include, but not limited to, Manufacture name, Product name, Model number(s), Manufacturer catalog, Uniform Resource Locators (URL) website address of manufacturer, etc. Additionally, as a part of the product information, offerors shall provide the maximum loading capacity per vehicle per delivery for ELIN A001, Liquid Ammonia, in the block "(iii) Max. loading capacity per vehicle per delivery" of the attached Exhibit: Price List under the solicitation attachments.

6. All offerors are required to complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in the on-line Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov by the solicitation closing date. If the offerors are already registered in the SAM, the offerors are required to make any updates to their information before the solicitation closing date. For other provisions in the solicitation, the offerors are required to submit the pages that require the offerors fill-in, including but not limited to FAR provision 52.204-24.

7. Submit an acknowledgement of the all solicitation amendments, if issued.

C. Documents submitted in response to this RFQ must be consistent with the following:

1. Requirements of the solicitation (Price List and Specifications) and government standards and regulations. The offeror shall specify the quoted item (s), manufacturer, part number, etc. that meets the requirements specifications .

2. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, of this solicitation.

D. Determination of Contractor Responsibility. Before making an award, the Contracting Officer will determine the successful offeror is responsible and has the capacity to satisfy the Government requirement. To this end, the Contracting Officer may request additional documentation or information from any or all offerors, to include: references to current or former customers who will attest to the quality of your product or service, evidence of adequate financial resources to perform in accordance with the purchase order or the ability to obtain them, evidence of the offeror's ability to comply with the delivery or performance schedule, information regarding the offeror's organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, technical skills, and facilities, or any other documentation and information that might be necessary to determine the offeror's capacity for work.

E. All quotations are due on or before the offer due date/local time specified in block 8 of SF 1449. Offerors shall Submission of Quotations:

submit electronic copies of quotation via email. By submitting an electronic copy, offerors assume all risk of quotations not getting through security measures and firewalls. The offerors shall follow the instructions listed below:

1. Only files created using Microsoft WORD, Microsoft EXCEL, and/or Adobe .pdf files will be accepted. No zip files will be accepted.

2. Include the description when a quotation is submitted."Quotation FA520923Q0080" in your subject line of the email

3. Email the file(s) by the solicitation closing date and time to the following email addresses: and yuma.kato.jp@us.af.mil benjamin.warren.7@us.af.

. It is the offeror's responsibility to confirm receipt of quotation by the Government.mil

4. If the total size of email is expected to exceed 8MB, the offeror may use DoD SAFE (Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange) https://safe.apps.mil/ to upload the files. In order for the offeror to upload the files in DoD SAFE, the offeror must request to the POCs that the Government send an email with a link or provide a request code for access. It is an offeror's responsibility to ensure the receipts by contacting the POCs.

5. The offeror may also use DoD SAFE as an alternate method when the offeror is incapable of submission of quotation via email.

(End of Addenda)

Evaluation Factors for Award

The following clauses were modified:

52.212-2 - Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Oct 2021 hereby reads as follows:

52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) The Government will award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror at least (2) pre-priced Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the to the Government, price and other factors considered. However, the Government best value retains the right to award more or fewer BPAs based on quantity and quality of offers received, and may award BPA(s) to other than the lowest price.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) : A quotation will be considered a responsive offer when the prices are offered for all line items, except Exhibit Line Item Number Price (ELIN) A002, in the Price List in Japanese Yen.

(2) : A quotation will be considered a responsive offer when both (i) Normal Lead Time for Realistic Delivery and (ii) Urgent Lead Time Lead Time for Emergencies are provided.

(3) : A quotation will be considered a responsive offer when the offeror that is registered to Geographical Qualification Requirements perform the business in the country of Japan provides the CAGE/NCAGE code that identifies the offeror located in the geographical area of Japan, e.

g., CAGE/NCAGE code starting with J (J-type CAGE). Additionally, the Government will validate the registration information via the SAM.gov.

(4) : A quotation will be considered a responsive offer when the offeror provides the product information that Contractor Responsibility meets the requirements of the solicitation. An offeror that fails to provide the product information will not be considered for award.

(b) Reserved.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

The following paragraph(s) is(are) inserted as new paragraph(s) of the provision:

(d) Offerors are cautioned to submit sufficient information and in the format specified in FAR 52.212-1 of this solicitation. The Government intends to award a contract without further interchanges with offerors. Consequently, offerors are highly encouraged to offer their best quote in their initial submissions. However, the Government reserves the right to have interchanges with any or all offerors, if it is determined advantageous for the Government to do so. This statement is not to be construed to mean that the Government is obligated to have interchanges with every offeror (note that FAR Part 15 procedures do not apply to FAR Part 13 procedures; therefore, formal discussions are not applicable). An offeror may be eliminated from consideration without further interchanges if its quote is not among those considered most advantageous to the Government based on a best value determination.

(e) As a part of interchanges mentioned in paragraph (d) above, the Government reserves the right to request to any or all offerors the additional information to verify that the geographical qualification requirements are met.

(End of Provision)

UNIT 5228, APO AP 96328-5228

APO, AP 96328-5228

UNITED STATES

Yuma Kato, Email: yuma.kato.jp@us.af.mil Telephone: 042-552-3011