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N0002416NR53013

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to: 1) Respond to Offeror's questions.

All other questions received by the Government but not answ ered in this amendment w ill be answ ered in a future amendment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Apr-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N00024-17-R-2205

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Mar-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 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.

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, appropriat ion 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 , 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07-Apr-2017

CODE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2020

N00024 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

Response to Bidder’s Questions:

10. Question: Section H-Contract Financing Clause (pg. 68/147). Events 1-4 pay 45% of total.

*Next payment is at builder's trials. Builder would carry the cost of 55% of construction multiply months until trials. Is this correct?

Answer: Yes, the builder will be paid 45% through Event #4. This is a notional payment schedule and is negotiable after contract award and the review of awardee's cash flow.

11. Question: Section L- Instructions to Offerors, Format (16);

* Several interested parties have made us aware that Navy Personnel involved in this program have suggested that potential bidders should offer a specific design for the construction of the YT 808 Class. If this is true, then it would be contrary to the Navy's response to Question Number 1 in the document titled "YT Pre-Solicitation Q and A" dated 2/27/17. The Navy's response to that question includes the following statement; "The Navy cannot recommend specific naval architecture firms or other contractors"

Did any Navy Personnel suggest that potential bidders offer a specific design?

Answer: No. To the best of the knowledge of the Program Office and Contracting Officer, Navy Personnel has not suggested potential bidders offer a specific design.

12. Question: We note that clause 52.219-16 for liquidated damages has not been ticketed.

* What is to deter a competitor responding to the RFP with an un-realistic date of delivery? They will benefit through the review section, potentially win and then not suffer any consequences to failure to perform.

Answer: The resulting contract will not invoke the liquidiated damages clause. Per Section L, Volume I:

Technical Proposal (Non-Price factors), Factor 1: Technical Merit of Design, Supporting Technical Data #4

(p. 136), "Offerors are advised that delivery schedules offered in response to this solicitation will become contract required delivery dates in any contract resulting from this solicitation." Therefore, failure to meet the schedule will result in a breach of contract.

13. Question: Section H – Contract financing. The terms offered in the milestone’s only pays the yard 45% prior to successful completion of builders trials. Most commercial contracts would have this at least at 90%. Recognizing this is a small business set aside contract, this will be very tough on a shipyards cash flow.

* Is there an opportunity to see a more balanced payment plan with more milestones through the construction phase leading to a higher percentage payment towards completion?

Answer: This is a notional payment schedule and is negotiable after contract award and the review of awardee's cash flow.

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14. Question: Reference Attachment 1 Item 582 and 582.1 - Will the Navy accept a product other than Markey DEPC-42 and Markey DEPC-32?

Answer: Yes, Attachment 1 Requirements Matrix, Item 582 is listed as "Markey DEPC-42 or equivalent" and Item 582.1 is listed as "Markey DEPC-32 or equivalent." Therefore, per 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal listed in Section L, page 138 of the solicitation, the Government will accept products that meet the salient physical, functional or performance characteristics described in Attachment 1.

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