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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 4

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

A00001 6/20/2016 2116406B105122033

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

USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center

C&P3/SSP/ISVS

707 E. Ordnance Road, Suite 410 Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

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

HSCG40-16-Q-60027

X 9B. DATE (SEE ITEM 11)

5/24/2016

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 Page 2 of 4

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

KELLY A. 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

Amendment Number A00001

14b. This Amendment is issued to provide responses to questions submitted.

QUESTION: Section 3.17.1 mentions “speed log”. Can you confirm the speed log should actually be “Side Scan Sonar”?

ANSWER: Section 3.17.1 should read Side Scan Sonar.

QUESTION: CLIN 0006 references “paragraph 5 of the attached specification”. Can you explain where we can find paragraph 5 or if this should be 3.12.1 in place of paragraph 5?

ANSWER: CLIN 0006 has been revised to read “Section 3.12 of the specification.”

QUESTION: On page 24 of 42, the last paragraph states that Volume I should be marked as “Technical”. Page 25 clearly identified Volume I as “Technical Capability”. Request clarification of title of Volume I.

ANSWER: Volume I shall be marked “Technical Capability”.

QUESTION: Page 24 of 42 indicates technical proposals shall be limited to fifteen (15) pages. Will the Government describe what is included in the 15-page count? Is it permissible to provide an Appendix that contains all lists, drawings, and illustrations with Volume I?

ANSWER: All information required on Page 25 of the solicitation counts towards the 15-page limit.

Appendices may be included and will not be counted towards the page count.

QUESTION: Section 3.11.1 of the specification indicates “Technical Data identified herein must be provided with the Vendors proposal submission.” Does the Government desire to have this data provided as an addendum or appendix to the Technical volume? If not, what method is preferred?

ANSWER: Offerors may submit this information as an addendum or appendix to the Technical volume.

QUESTION: Section 3.11.3n of the specification references field services as Section 3.9.3. Field Services is Section 3.12.2. Request clarification.

ANSWER: Field Services is Section 3.12.2.

QUESTION: Section 3.11.3(o) of the specification references System Stock Parts List as Section 3.5.

System Stock Parts List is Section 3.14. Request clarification.

ANSWER: System Stock Parts List is Section 3.14.

QUESTION: Section 3.5.4 of the specification states “All topside unit connectors shall be watertight.” Request the Government defined “watertight”?

ANSWER: All topside connectors shall be NEMA 4 watertight or equivalent technical standard.

QUESTION: Section 3.7.3 of the specification states “The Software shall include the following functions and tools:

Record at least the following live data

View at least the following live data

It is believed the specification should read:

Record at the least the following live towed sonar data

View at the least the following live towed sonar data

ANSWER: Correct, these section should read “live towed” data.

QUESTION: Section 3.1.12 of the specification states “each container shall not exceed 45 kg (1000 lbs). Is this empty container weight?

ANSWER: No, this is loaded weight. Each fully loaded container shall not exceed 1,000 lbs.

QUESTION: Section 3.2.2 of the specification identifies maximum physical characteristics. Does this limit include local or add on components such as stabilizer fins and depressor vane/wing?

ANSWER: These are applicable to nominal dimensions without add on components.

QUESTION: Section 3.3.5 of the specification states the minimum breaking strength is 5000 lbs.

Breaking strength of 5000 lbs. appears to be excessive for a system of this type. Please confirm requirement.

ANSWER: The minimum breaking strength shall be 2,000 lbs.

QUESTION: Section 3.3.6 of the specification states tow cables shall have watertight electrical connectors at both ends. What is the definition of watertight?

ANSWER: Tow cables shall have NEMA 4 (or equal) watertight electrical connectors at both ends.

QUESTION: Section 3.9.1 of the specification states the top side unit will interface to the buoy deck junction box whereas Section 3.9.3 states “essentially extending the tow fish cable from the buoy deck to the bridge/pilothouse.” Where is the planned location for the top side unit?

ANSWER: The Coast Guard intends to install a permanent junction box on the weather deck at the buoy deck. The junction box will transmit data and control signals to another junction box in the pilot house. The Coast Guard will connect this to the operator workstation.

QUESTION: Section 3.9.2 of the specification states vendor shall provide SAE AS50151 type electrical mating connectors, pins, and weather-tight covers for the interface cables to connect. Please clarify what is meant by “weather-tight”.

ANSWER: Vendor shall provide SAE AS50151 type electrical mating connectors, pins, and NEMA 3 (or equal) weather-tight covers for the interface cables to connect to.

QUESTION: Does the Government desire a two (2) year warranty for the SSS system?

ANSWER: Yes, the warranty is as identified in Section 3.17.1 of the specification.

QUESTION: Section 5.1.1 of the specification states after completion of testing and in preparation for preservation and shipping, all equipment unit internal piping and fluid connection points must be cleaned, sealed, and protected from entry of dirt and moisture.

ANSWER: After completion of testing and in preparation for preservation and shipping all equipment unit connection points must be cleaned, sealed, and protected from entry of dirt and moisture.

14c. The due date for receipt of quotations is extended until 2:00 PM EST on July 7, 2016.

14d. Offerors must sign and return one (1) copy of this amendment with their quotation. Failure to return one signed copy may render the quotation acceptable and the quotation may be eliminated from further consideration.

(END OF AMENDMENT NUMBER A00001)