SolicitationAmendment00002ODU.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

00002 December 11, 2007 N/A

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

COMMANDANT (CG-9121/WS)

U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS

1900 HALF STREET, SW, ROOM 0234

WASHINGTON, DC 20024

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and Zip Code) (x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCG23-08-R-PUD000

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

X 10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ x ]The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended, [X ] 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 _1___ 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 numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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)

N/A

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, [X ] is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1) To extend the due date for proposals to 2 pm local time January 7, 2008 and

2) To provide answers to industry question (see next page).

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)

CLARE ZEBROWSKI, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

(Signature of 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

ANSWERS TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS:

1) 3.6.3 Fastener tape (hook & loop) Sew two one inch squares of hook fastener tape on breast pocket flap, through pocket flap as per marks on pattern, Patterns have no marks for hook fastener location, can you verify that?

Answer: They are on the marker flaps and patches.

2) Would you happen to know how many stitches per inch there are on the USCG Shield embroidery?

Answer: The small shield on the trouser has a total of 5,638 stitches and the large shield on the shirt pocket has a total of 6,763 stitches

3) 3.6.3 page 5, only refers to LM, but what is the zippers length, in inches, base on trouser size?

Answer: The fly grades. Also, the zipper length increases as the fly length gets longer.

4) Add to the list of pattern problems that the belt loop pattern is 15/16" wide but the belt loops are required to finish 3/4" wide which would require the loop to be cut 1 5/8".

Answer: A new pattern piece for the belt loop has been uploaded to FedBizOps.

5) Could you please advise the suppliers for the side tab material and buckle on the trouser?

Supplier for buckles - J.O. King Inc., Curt Rogers (770) 442-0950 and supplier for tape - Tape Craft, Paul Shelly (888) 451-2605

6) We were told at the conference that all the thread used on the PDM's should be color black, even though the sample shown at the conference was sewn with royal blue?

Answer: The thread color is black. Embroidery yarn color in the spec. is Royal Blue. The embroidery color in the spec should be black, Madiera #1800 core. The prototype was sewn with black thread. (An amendment to the specification is forthcoming).

7) Can you send me the slide fastener sizes for the USCG Trouser?

Answer: Spec page 5, paragraph 3.6.3, line 1, delete [Type I, style 1, cam lock, size LM] and/or substitute with the following: [Type I, style 4, automatic lock, size 3-4]. (An amendment to the specification is forthcoming).