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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. CONTRACT ID CODE
PAGE OF PAGES
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)
| AMENDMENT #2 |
| 03/05/2013 |
6. ISSUED BY
CODE
7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)
See Block 6
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code)
(x)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
FN1374-13 ADHESIVES
X
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
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.
(X)
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.)
COMMODITY: ADHESIVES
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.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
Tiffani Balestrini, Contract Specialist
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
15C. DATE SIGNED
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY
(Signature of the person authorized to sign)
(Signature of contracting officer)
NSN 7540-01-152-8070
PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE
30-105
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)
Prescribed by GSA
FAR(48 CFR) 53.243
This amendment is to answer questions associated with Solicitation FN1374-13 for adhesive to UNICOR Furniture Factories.
| Q: | I know that we have to bid on each item in a specific lot, but can you be awarded just one item out of a lot? |
| A: | NO. Each lot will be a separate award. It is possible for one vendor to win the award on more than one lot. However, each lot will be awarded in full. |
| Q: | If we are offering the same product as one of your items listed but are not the current supplier do we still need to send a sample of the item? |
| A: | If your firm is offering the same product (same manufacture and product number) listed as a reference in the item description you do not need to submit a sample. However your proposal should clearly state that you are offering the same product as referenced in the specification. |
| Q: | Are the volumes listed a projection for 1 year? |
| A: | No volumes listed are estimated 5 year quantities. |
| Q: | Can we send a sample of two products for the same ADH#? |
| A: | Yes, You can propose more than one product for the same ADH number. Samples must be provided for each item, and they must be marked clearly. Pricing and MSDS sheets for both items must also be provided as part of your proposal. |
| Q: | For the tape products, you have ½” width listed for TPE2308, what is the width for TPE1109? And are these two tapes on spools or a planetary roll? |
| A: | TPE1109 is ¾” wide. Both TPE2308 and TPE1109 are single individual rolls Please specify the number of feet per roll on your proposal. |
| Q: | Can you provide technical data sheets or product names and numbers for some of the items if we request them? ADH2305, ADH0420, ADH1037, ADH0336, ADH0680, ADH0593 | |
| A: | ADH0420-is supplied by IFS Inc. Product number is G-2200 | |
| ADH0336-is supplied by IFS Inc. Product number is G-2396 | ||
| ADH1037-is supplied by IFS Inc. | Product number is G-2424 H | |
| ADH2305-is supplied by IFS Inc Product number is P1015-SK-BLK | ||
| ADH0680-is supplied by Brackin Wholesale. Product number is L-0521 | ||
| ADH0593-is supplied by Spectrum Adhesives. Product number is 6472 Soft Seam Adhesive. |
| Q: | How is ADH0336 used? Substrates, application method, required open time |
| A: | ADH0336 is supplied to us in a bulk tote. We use a “dip tank” to apply the glue to solid wood and particleboard material. The open time needed is 5 minutes. |
| Q: | For ADH0420, what type of laminate is being applied to the particle board? |
| A: | UNICOR uses the following types of Laminate: |
0. General Purpose (GP) Type: Highpressure decorative laminates designed for both horizontal and vertical applications
0. Postforming (PF) Type: Highlaminate that is capable of being thermoformed under controlled temperature and pressure in accordance with laminate manufacturers recommendations.
0. Backer Type (BK): Highlaminate without a decorative face intended for use as a balancing sheet in panel construction.
| Q: | What form and size do you use of ADH2304? |
| A: | ADH2304 is a cylinder shaped glue stick 2 ½ “ (63 mm) in diameter and 3 & 1/8” (80mm) long. |
| Q: | ADH0593 is this material sprayed or brushed on? |
| A: | This material is sprayed on. |
| Q: | Item 00002 not sure what the quantity is 407.491 or 407,491 is it each or lbs. |
| A: | The quantity is 407.491 It is hereby rounded and changed to 407 EA. EA represents bags. Per the specification the reference is 55 lb bags. If your firm is bidding on this item and your weight is different than the 55 lb bag, please specify how the weight of your bag. |
| Q: | Item 00006 is this lbs.? |
| A: | The Unit of Measure Each represents boxes. Please include on your proposal the number of glue sticks per box for your proposal. |
| Q: | Item 00007 what is the correct lbs.? |
| A: | 23,500.000 lbs |
| Q: | Item 00010 is this lbs.? |
| A: | 1 ea = a 44 lb bag |
| Estimated usage would be 1100 ea (bags) over 5 years |
| Q: | Item 00012 is this gallons? |
| A: | ADH0680 is purchased in 55 gal drums. Therefore 1 ea is a 55 gallon drum. |
| Q: | On 00009, ADH0420, the have two adhesives that will be options, I assume that you would like for me to quote both options? |
| A: | Yes, You can propose more than one product for the same ADH number. Samples must be provided for each item, and they must be marked clearly. Pricing and MSDS sheets for both items must also be provided as part of your proposal. |
Q: On 00020 ADH 0298, it lists Aliphatic, BLT, 35F-Min, Franklin.
What is BLT?
What is 35F-MIN?
Can you supply the Franklin number A: BLT term should be taken out of specification, as it does not mean anything.
35F-MIN means the product temperature should be a minimum of 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Franklin International number is #3130700
| Q: | NO. 001 NO PART NUMBER OR PREVIOUS VENDER |
| A: | Current Supplier is IFS Industries and Product number is G-2396 |
| Q: | NO. 005 NO PART NUMBER OR PREVIOUS VENDER |
| A: | Current Supplier is IFS Industries and product number is G-2424H |
| Q: | NO. 006 NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION |
| A: | Current manufacturer is Canplast product number is 2022-20 |
| Q: | NO. 007 NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION |
| A: | Current supplier is IFS Industries and product number is P1015-SK-BLK |
| Q: | NO. 00010 PART NUMBER |
| A: | Line 10 ADH0795 is currently supplied by Jowat Corp Prodcut name and number is Jowatherm 288.60 EVA Hotmelt, Thermofusible EVA |
Q: NO. 00013 OLD VENDER NAME AND/OR NUMBER
A: Current Supplier is RS Industrial Inc. Product part number is ASP-1700
Q: NO. 00020 FRANKLIN NUMBER ?
A: The Franklin International number is #3130700
Q: NO. 00022 NO SIZE OR TYPE (STICKS, PLUGS, OR PELLETS)
A: Pellets
Q: NO. 00023 NO SIZE OR TYPE (STICKS, PLUGS, OR PELLETS)
A: Pellets
| Q: | NO. 00025 NOT A GOOD NUMBER |
| A: | Product number is HM6305 and it is currently supplied by ULINE. |
Q: NO. 00027 ANY OLD VENDER OR PART NUMBER
A: Current Supplier is Franklin International
Q: Is there a specific form to complete for the references submitted?
Can they be submitted after 3/11 if the person does not return the reference in time?
A: The only information that is required to be submitted for past performance references is the information requested in section L.5 of the solicitation document. To include the reference Name, address, phone number ,Point of contact Name, Contract number, type of contract, Contract dollar value, and description of supply. UNICOR will contact the reference directly for the past performance information.
| Q: | There is a new product we have access to which may be a better product for Unicor’s processes. Is there a way to demonstrate this product and/or have someone spec. this in? |
| A: | You can bid on an alternate product however, it must be specified what products it would replace, along with price, MSDS and informative literature that illustrates usage application, processes etc. In addition sample material must be provided as part of this solicitation. No representatives will be allowed to come in to demonstrate product. |
| Q: | Some of the products I am quoting have a minimum UOI of a 5 gallon pail and not the gallon UOI on the RFQ. Would you like the 5 gallon pail price or have it broken down to a gallon price? |
| A: | If there is a price difference between a one gallon pail and a five gallon pail please provide pricing for each. Otherwise, please provide pricing for 1 GAL. |
| Q: | Also one of the adhesive products I am quoting is available in both lavender and neutral. Should I provide pricing for both products? |
| A: | Yes, please provide pricing on both options. |
Q: Please confirm the quantity of the line items have no decimal points.
For example line item #00013 is for 25,000,000 lbs.
A: All items with the exception of Line items 6, 10, 12, 25, 29 have a decimal points.
| Q: | Regarding point 2 on page 13 concerning the electronic submission of price sheets, is email submission acceptable |
| A: | Yes, email submission is acceptable. However, 2 original copies must be supplied to |
| within 2 days of closing date and time to the following address: |
FED-X/UPS
UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries Route 15 2 Miles N. of Allenwood Allenwood, PA 17810 Attn: Tiffani Balestrini, Contract Specialist
RE: FN1374-13
US Postal Service UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries
PO BOX 345
White Deer, PA 17887 Attn: Tiffani Balestrini, Contract Specialist
RE: FN1374-13
Q: Regarding HM1963C can you please advise:
a) the use for this item?
b) is a swirl spray application method used?
| c) being used to laminate what kind of material, e.g., foam, wood fabric/ | upholstery | |
| A: | a) the use for this item? |
Gluing mineral board to metal frames
b) is a swirl spray application method used?
NO swirl spray ………… Hot melting pot with heated pump hoses
c) being used to laminate what kind of material, e.g., foam, wood fabric/ upholstery Gluing mineral board to metal frames
| Q: | Bid says minimum order will be either a 55-gallon drum or 7040 fluid ounces. I presume in lieu of a 55-gallon drum other packaging, such as, boxes, bags, etc., may be used depending on the item. Can you confirm my understanding is correct? |
| A: | Depending on which product on the solicitation will depend on the type of packaging used. In accordance with I.10 minimum delivery order requirement for contracts resulting from this solicitation is $100.00 ea delivery order. There is no minimum order requirement for any specific item. |
| Q: | Can you send us the MSDS sheets for the following 3 x items |
| A: | MSDS sheets will not be sent out for any products. |
| Q: | Please advise the product sample size and quantity for ADH0795. |
| A: | A 10 lb Sample of ADH0795 should be supplied with proposal for this item. |
Please be advised that any reference to a brand specific adhesive is for reference purposes only. This is not a brand name requirement. MSDS sheets for all items proposed must accompany all proposals for approval by the local safety department.
The closing date and time of this proposal is Wednesday March 27, 2013 at 2:00 pm EST.
Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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