FN1588-25 A0001 Laser Cutting Machine.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 02/21/2025

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

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

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

(x)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

FN1588-25

X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

2/11/2025

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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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 FN1588-25 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

SOLICITATION #FN1588-25 IS BEING MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS in accordance with Section 13 D:

Questions & Answers to FN1588-25

Q. Will there be a need for filtration/ventilation for the fumes that the laser will produce?

A. Yes, it needs to be integrated into the machine.

Q. In the Description section, it is indicated that the customer is looking for a "FIBER LASER TURRET", however, in the details below, there is no mention of turret specs. Is this a quote request for a punch/laser combination machine, or simply a flat sheet fiber laser?

A. This is for a Flat Sheet Fiber Laser.

Q. Is the customer looking to have punching/forming capabilities as a turret punch press would provide along with fiber laser cutting capabilities in the same machine?

A. No, laser cutting only.

Q. The description also requests for "4EA" of "ADDL YEARS WARRANTY" so I am to understand that the end user is requesting 5 total years of warranty? 1 year as described in the lower section of the specs, and 4 additional years?

A. Yes, total of a 5 year of warranty.

Q. There is mention of "high speed sheet load/unload" If this is a punch/laser combination machine request, this would indicate that the customer is looking for automation. If so, we would need to verify this, to be sure we package loader options with the punch/laser combination machine. If this is a flat sheet laser request, I assume this would be a request for a shuttle table?

A. This is for a Flat Sheet Laser only, pricing requested for a shuttle table.

Q. Do you have an item number and/or make and model of the Fiber Laser Cutting Machine you would like to purchase?

A. No

Q. Would the winning contractor be responsible for the maintenance of the machine?

A. The general daily/weekly maintenance will be performed by UNICOR. Any warranty required maintenance will be the responsibility of the winning contractor

Q. Can you please inform me of the full name of Item No.5. The box cuts off the full description of the item?

A. Pricing for 45KvA 208V-480V STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER (This is optional)

Q. What material and thickness will be cut most of the time on the machine? Will 1inch requirement specified be cut most of the time?

A. The material thickness will be up to 1 inch is possible, 28ga to 12ga will be the most commonly used in relatively equal proportions.

Q. Will any other materials other than cold rolled steel be cut on this machine? If so, what materials are they and at what thickness are these materials?

A. The machine will cut cold rolled sheet steel only.

Q. How much production will typically be completed per day/week with the needed machine? Will it run 8 hours/12 hours/ or more per day? How many days per week?

A. Typical operation will be 8 hours 5 days per week, with up to 16 hours 5 days per week

Q. Cutting assist gases. Confirm that you will be setting these up with a local supplier?

A. Confirmed, UNICOR will acquire cutting assist gases from local supplier.

Q. What exact installation services are needed?

A. The contractor will take the time necessary to make sure that all the necessary connections are made to bring the machine on-line and confirm that the machine is operating to specification.

Q. Is unloading the machine and moving to the building, rigging, utility connections to include making electrical connections to the facility needed as a part of this installation of the machine? Or do you just need someone from manufacturer to verify installation and provide start-up/training services?

A. - Utility connections to electric, shop air, and water will be made by UNICOR maintenance department.

- The vendor will deliver the machine on a flat-bed delivery truck via the rear gate of the compound.

- The vendor will provide rigging of machine from the flat-bed to the installation site within UNICOR facility.

- Equipment needs to be brought in on a trailer to fit through a gate that measures 14' wide and 16' tall. Equipment needs to be off loaded from the trailer and will travel approx. 350' to its resting place, equipment needs to be able to make it through an opening that measures 10' 7" wide and 14' tall.

- The awarded vendor is required to complete a site visit prior to the delivery to ensure an adequate understanding of the work requirements and site layout.

- This will ensure:

o A complete understanding of the intricacies and special requirements or needs by the vendor.

o That there is no issue with the size of the machine fitting through the rear gate of the compound.

o That the forklifts currently utilized at Milan Metals UNICOR factory and the staff will be adequate and sufficient enough to move the machine to the specific area of operation on the production floor once it is delivered.

- An experienced supplier provided technician is required to be on site during installation for verification of proper connections and to bring the machine on-line. In addition, this technician will provide the training as laid out in the Training subsection of the Statement of Work.

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

SOLICITATION TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025, BY 2:00 PM EST.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT