Amend A0002 1st Set of Questions.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

DO, A-3

PAGE

OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A0002

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

May 11, 2011

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

21-11-801-P45G27

5. PROJECT NO.

6. ISSUED BY CODE:

COMMANDER, SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER

300 E. MAIN STREET, SUITE 500, CPD-C&P1-MECPL

NORFOLK, VA 23510

ATTENTION: TARA HOLLOWAY

7. ADMINISTERED BY CODE:

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No, street, county, state and Zip Code)

ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

CODE: FACILITY CODE:

X

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSCG80-11-R-P45G27

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

APRIL 22, 2011 ______________________

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT 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, 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 one copy 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR 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 CONTRACT/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO 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 the authority of FAR 43.103(b).

C. This supplemental agreement is entered into in 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)

HELO HANGAR REPAIRS FOR 270 “A” AND “B” WMEC VESSELS

Solicitation No. HSCG80-11-R-P45G27 is hereby amended as follows:

1. Contractor Question #1: General, Will there be sufficient time between release of order to start date of ship’s availability? Response: Yes, if it is scheduled. If the repair is in response to a casualty then the delivery order may have a short time frame.

2. Contractor Question #2: General, What is the timeframe between the two? Some items specified are long lead items (up to 20 weeks). It depends on the reason for repair. As stated in answer to question #1.

3. Does the use of the term “renew” mean a new unit as opposed to the rebuilding of an existing unit (i.e., brgs., seals, etc)?

Response: Yes “Renew” means New/Replace.

4. Contractor Question #3: Work Item 1: Paragraph 3.2.1.1; item 3 indicates door guide assemblies to be removed and replaced with new. Does the Government mean entire door guide assemblies?

Response: Yes, there will be times when the Government would want both the guides and wear strips replaced.

5. Contractor Question #4: The Statement: The NAVPAR, Inc. furnished roller curtain door assembly. Would be provided completely painted?

Response: If the door is purchased from NAVPAR then yes this is true. The Coast Guard does have some doors in stock that do require painting.

Amendment A00001 Helo Hangar Repairs for 270 “A” and “B” WMEC Vessels

6. Contractor Question #5: Work Item 2: Paragraph 3.2.1. “states to renew all curtain door drive assembly components. Does this mean rebuild existing components or replace with new?

Response: If components can be rebuilt then submit a CFR for approval. Otherwise we want all parts renewed.

7. Contractor Question #6: Work Item 2: Paragraph 3.2.3. which shaft?

Response: The barrel shaft as stated.

8. Contractor Question #7: Torque control coupling is part of drive assembly covered in paragraph 3.2.1.

Response: Yes, the torque control coupling is part of the drive assembly.

9. Contractor Question #8: Paragraph 3.2.5 This reducer is obsolete, however, bearings and seals are still available. Can this reducer be renewed with new bearings and seals? Response: Yes

10. Contractor Question #9: Paragraph 3.2.6 does this Paragraph include the barrel and all other internal components? Response: Yes

11. Contractor Question #10: Due to construction of these vessels, we would need length of shafts/vessel for paragraph 3.2.2. Response: All the cutters hangers are the same.

12. Contractor Question #11: Work Item 3, Paragraphs 3.2.3.1, 3.2.4.1, 3.2.7, 3.2.8 & 3.2.9; these paragraphs are stating “renew” entire assemblies. Does this mean replace existing with new or rebuild existing with bearings, seals, etc.? Response: If components can be rebuilt then submit a CFR for approval. Otherwise we want all parts renewed.

13. Contractor Question #12: Work Item 3, Paragraph 3.2.10 & 3.3, this requirement appears to be for the same equipment. Is this correct? Response: 3.2.10 is for the door and not the traversing section.

14. Contractor Question#13: Due to the construction of these vessels, we would need length of shafts/vessel for paragraph 3.2.5.? Response: All the cutters hangers are the same.

15. The deadline for receipt of quotes remains May 23, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

16. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SOLICITATION REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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.