FN1579-24 A0001 BLACK PAINT.pdf

Attachment A

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)

A0001 07/23/2024

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industry 400 First St. NW Washington, DC 20534

See Block 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code)

(x)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

FN1579-24

X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

7/09/2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

Ξ

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 XX 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 :

x

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) FAR 52.212-4 (c)

E. IMPORTANT : Contractor XX 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.)

See Attachment A:

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)

Barbara McMaster, 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

Amendment A0001 FN1579-24 Black Powder Coat Paint

SOLICITATION #FN1579-24 IS BEING MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS in accordance with Section 13 D:

Questions & Answers to FN1579-24

Q. Is this indoor or outdoor application?

A. This paint is an indoor application.

Q. What gloss level does the powder need to be?

A. The gloss level needs to be between 25-35.

Q. Does the powder need to have a smooth surface appearance?

A. Yes, the paint needs to have a smooth finish.

Q. Would you purchase all 55,000 lbs. at once, or would the 55,000 lbs. be purchased over time? If it is to be purchased over time, please provide a timeframe.

A. The 55,000 lbs, is an estimated quantity over a five-year period. There is not a scheduled timeframe for the quantities.

Q. Do the bids get submitted through SAM.gov portal, or are they sent in as a printed document or by other means?

A. The proposals need to be emailed to Babs McMaster via email at Barbara.McMaster@usdoj.gov. Please refer to Section B pages 2-7 and Lection L pages 95-97 of the solicitation for submission instructions.

Q. The samples are being sent for testing to the following address. Is this part of our formal submittal process? Are they sent in differently than with the bid proposal?

a. SEND TWO (2) COMPLETE SAMPLES CHAINS OF COLOR CHIPS FOR EACH UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries-Milan 4002 Arkona Road Milan, MI 48160 Attn: Cody Maynard, Operations Manager RE: FN1579-24

A. The samples are part of the submittal process. Samples must be sent to the Operations Manager at the address listed in the solicitation to be considered for award.

Q. Is the powder a texture or smooth?

A. The powder coat paint is a smooth finish.

Q. What are the steps we need to take in order to get completed documents entered, or is this something I send directly to you? Also, do I need to enter ourselves as an interested vendor?

A. The proposals need to be emailed to Babs McMaster via email at Barbara.McMaster@usdoj.gov. Please refer to Section B pages 2-7 and Lection L pages 95-97 of the solicitation for submission instructions.

Q. Are vendors exempt from the panel submission needed as per the solicitation if you have recently delivered?

A. If you have delivered the paint within the last 6 months that meets the specifications on the statement of work on the solicitation, you will not need to submit a sample.

Q. It looks like the RFQ has to be submitted via http://sam.gov. Please confirm that is correct.

A. The proposals need to be emailed to Babs McMaster via email at Barbara.McMaster@usdoj.gov. Please refer to Section B pages 2-7 and Lection L pages 95-97 of the solicitation for submission instructions.

Q. In regards to solicitation number FN1579-24 – would you be willing to look at material other than powder?

A. The paint must be a powder and meet all of the specifications listed in the statement of work of the solicitation.

EXTENDS THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME OF PROPOSALS TO BE RECIEVED FOR THIS

SOLICIATION TO MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024, BY 2:00 PM EST.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT