fn1323-11 1 wood edgebanding.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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FN1323-11 WOOD EDGEBANDING/EDGETAPE

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and the 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 telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. 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.

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.)

COMMODITY: WOOD EDGEBANDING/EDGETAPE

SEE ATTACHED

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.

Tiffani Balestrini, Contract Specialist

BY

(Signature of the person authorized to sign)

(Signature of contracting officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.243

This amendment hereby answers the following questions:

Q: My company is interested in quoting your Solicitation # FN1323-11, Requisition # 5000029362 for wood edgebanding. Before submitting the quote

I wanted to confirm the quantities shown on your solicitation-

1. 3,750,000 lineal feet of 7/8” Cherry

2. 450,000 lineal feet of 1 ¼” Cherry

3. 20,000 lineal feet of 7/8” Ash

4. 35,000 lineal feet of 1 5/8” Cherry

5. 25,000 lineal 7/8” Bamboo

These are large quantities and I need to know delivery schedule before quoting.

A: As stated in I.2, quantities listed are estimates only, and will be ordered on an as needed basis according to orders placed by UNICOR’s customers. UNICOR is only obligated to purchase the minimum amounts of product specified in the solicitation.

Q: Regarding our experience with wood edge banding or this naics we have no experience .. however we currently have 2

5 yr contracts with Unicor Electronics group ..so we know what Unicor expects ...and procedures

Would our bid we be eliminated from consideration because no experience with this NAICS?

A: Past performance will be evaluated in accordance with Section L.6 of the solicitation under Part II Past Performance Information. As per the last paragraph of Part II "In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance."

Q: Our company is in the process of responding to the solicitation RFQ, we do have a few question of timeline that we needed clarified in order to proceed. Please advise the projected lead time and approximate usage per month over the one (1) year project. Production levels are based on anticipated inventory and we would need a projection in order to have the wood veneer in stock to meet the benchmark levels.

A: Quantities listed in this solicitation are estimated 5 year quantities. Orders are placed against this contract as required by UNICOR based our customer orders. As stated in Section B Page 4 of the solicitation UNICOR is only guaranteeing purchase of $5000.00 over the duration of this contract, inclusive of any exercised option years.

Q: In order to provide Unicor with best possible pricing, we need to have somewhat of an idea of what your ordering habits are for this product.

Can you give us an approximate estimate of your ordering patterns and amounts. For ex. 100,000 feet every week, or month, etc.

Or two orders per year..

Whatever your patterns are, would help to know to calculate freight.

A: As stated in a previous question, UNICOR will place delivery orders against the awarded contract on an as needed basis based upon our customer orders. All delivery orders placed will fall within the Order Limitations set forth in section I.8 of the solicitation.

Closing date and time remain May 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm EST. Samples of all items are also due at 2:00 PM EST May 3, 2011.

Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.