A00005.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)

A00005 3/28/2012

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center CPD3/Small Boat Product Line Mail Stop 26, Bldg. 31, 2nd Floor 2401 Hawkins Point Road Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

8. NAME AND ADRESS OF CONTRACTOR (no., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9.A AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCG40-12-R-50008

X 9B. DATE (SEE ITEM 11)

3/9/2012

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NO. ?

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and 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 numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEGEMENT 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.

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 data, etc)

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO 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.)

See Attached Pages 2 through 3

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

KELLY WYATT, 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 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)PREVIOUS

EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA, FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation Number HSCG40-12-R-50008

Amendment Number A00005

14A. This Amendment is issued to answer the following questions submitted in response to this Solicitation.

QUESTION: Page – 11, Clin 0007 Standard Transportation Services Discussion: Clin 0007: Standard Transportation Services and Subsequent Option Year Clin’s -The Clin request a flat mileage Rate based on driver and other cost. Actual cost to the Government will vary greatly depending on how far the contractor has to travel to reach different depending on the Contractors location in relation to the destination of the boat. In other words Contractor A has to travel 25 miles to deliver a boat and Contractor B has to travel 100 miles to deliver the same boat. The Governments cost will be four time as much if contractor B delivers the boat then if Contractor a delivers the boat. Will the Contractors location in regard to possible destination points and cost to the Government be evaluated in the in a manner that takes the Contractors location a consideration factor in the selection process?

ANSWER: The Government understands the price will vary depending on the Offeror’s location and point of delivery for boats, therefore, the proposed mileage rate shall be evaluated for reasonableness only.

QUESTION: Page 4, Clin 003 Full load Operational Test Discussion: Clin 0003 and Subsequent Option Year Clin’s require the Contractor to work on the water and waterfront. The Longshore and Harbor Workers Act of 1927 requires that employees working on the water or waterfront be covered by USL&H workers compensation insurance. Is USL&H workers compensation insurance a requirement for this solicitation?

ANSWER: The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act does not apply therefore USL&H workers compensation is not required.

QUESTION: Discussion: Clin 0007: Standard Transportation Services and Subsequent Option Year Clin’s - The Clin request a flat mileage Rate based on driver and other cost which includes fuel cost. We are willing to estimate the Base year transportation cost on current fuel prices but for the option years of the contract cost of fuel is an unknown that cannot be calculated using normal inflation factors. Will the Government consider including a fuel surcharge based on the difference between the established base year fuel cost and each option year fuel cost? Example: Current fuel cost for diesel fuel in our area is $4.00 per gallon and in option year one the cost is $4.50 a gallon. The difference would be $.50 a gallon and the surcharge would be a percentage based on fuel consumption of the tow vehicle. Conversely if in the option year fuel prices dropped to $3.50 a gallon the Government would receive a discounted rate based on the a percentage based on fuel consumption of the tow vehicle. As an option will the Government consider providing a base rate cost per gallon to be used for all option years and adjust up or down with each option year based on current fuel cost?

ANSWER: Yes, and no. The Government understands the volatility of fuel prices. The Government cannot advise Offeror’s how to submit price proposals. The Government will, however, consider the volatility of prices during performance of the contract and negotiate with the awardee when it becomes necessary. The Government will not revise the solicitation at this time. As stated in the first question/answer, the proposed rate shall be evaluated for reasonableness only.

Solicitation Number HSCG40-12-R-50008

Amendment Number A00005

14B. The date and time established for receipt of proposals remains unchanged.

14C. Offerors are required to sign and submit one (1) copy of this Amendment with their proposal. Failure to submit a signed copy of this Amendment may render the proposal unacceptable and the proposal may be rejected.

(END OF AMENDMENT NUMBER A00005)