13RGP66_0003.pdf

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:

1. To answ er vendor questions.

2. Due date extended to 18 November 2013 by 4:00 pm Eastern Time.

3. Revise CLIN descriptions to include Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement)

4. Update Clause 52.209-3.

5. Update Section B Notes.

6. Update CDRL A001.

7. Update Delivery Order minimums

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Nov-2013

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 N00164-13-R-GP66

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Oct-2013

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 X is extended, 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, 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, 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

06-Nov-2013

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

A. GRAVES (812-854-8539)

BLDG 2035

300 HIGHWAY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5001

N00164 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N00164-13-R-GP66

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

REVISED SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

VENDOR QUESTIONS AMENDMENT 3

Vendor Questions with Answers

Question: We don't have basic or estimated volumes to work with, so we don't know what startup materials costs will be, and can't provide the best value possible if we had an idea of what volume discounts to apply. I understand its an IDIQ but is there any approximate estimate?

Answer: See page 21 of the original solicitation which gives minimum and maximum quantities for each CLIN per delivery order.

Question: Also we had an issue with some of the drawings as they only matchup to a few of the items.

We are missing some details. I only have drawings matching up to items 3, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17 on the SOW. Many of the cables are listed as South Bay, BIW cable systems, Okonite cable or Brand‐Rex, these are smaller shops that are usually more expensive then our materials suppliers.

Answer: All drawings and specifications are listed in the attachments or SOW needed to propose on this solicitation.

Question: We have a large commercial volume so get great prices due to bulk discounts from all the big manufacturers. The companies above won't quote their materials to anyone else, so we were going to build to drawing and provide alternate options with the same salient characteristics. We can't do that with the data we have so far, we are missing info.

Answer: All drawings and specifications are listed in the attachments or SOW needed to propose on this solicitation. All minimums and maximums for each CLIN by contract and delivery order are listed in the solicitation.

Question: All awards [in previous awards] had strict 200 foot/reel requitrements, +5/‐0% because of the connectorization. GP66 as it is written has no length requirements (FA lengths are not ordering lengths), thus if the max release of 1000 feet is made, a vendor could submit 50 x 20 and fulfill the the requirements, but they are not what NSWC desires.

Answer: No variation will be added to solicitation N00164‐13‐R‐GP66. See revised CLIN descriptions with Multiple length requirements.

Question: The RFP does not expressly state QPL material, just made In Accordance With. This suggests that the Navy could entertain Off‐Shore commercial products which could obstensibly pass a First Article Test and be under contract, while the legitiate QPL manufacturers who maintain the highest quality standards are denied. This is supported by HQ‐M‐2‐0011 by a waiver of First Article for supplies 'substantially identical'.

Answer: See note # 15 under Section B notes of Amendment 0003.

Question: Like above unusable short lengths could be provided since no lengths are noted. In fact it appears that 'bulk' lengths of all clins could be provided which means the Govt would contract for a huge amount of unwanted scrap.

Answer: See revised CLIN descriptions with Multiple length requirements.

Question: In referencing Mil‐DTL‐915, the spec calls for a variation in quantity of +10/‐10%. I can not find any permissible variation in quantity. Thus the requirement is for exact clin quantities, the unit pricing will be hugely bloated, and with scrap lengths.

Answer: No variation will be added to the solicitation N00164‐13‐R‐GP66.

Question: The clin min/max Value Table on Pages 20 ‐21 only note a guarantee purchase of any size for clin 0002. I have contacted the suggested manufacturers of supplied drawings and they can not provide a price array without a minimum guarantee purchase by the Government. Thus the Government is suggesting a cost for the contractor to submit First Article Testing without any promise to purchase not sure if this qualifies as a a contract as nothing could be purchased.

Answer: See note #16 under Section B notes of Amendment 0003.

Question: Some of the drawings are for items which require new manufcturing production and no product exists by the qualified manufacturer. A sample would not be available until a release is made to begin production. But on Page 47... 52.209‐3 suggests that First Article reports are to be submitted 15 days after the award dates. It is impossible to submit a First Article specimen within 15 days of award when it takes 4 months to make a sample.

Answer: See revised clause 52.209‐3 on Amendment 0003.

Question: Finally, 52.216‐19 notes order combinations up to $ 2,500,000.00. I do not see anywhere the minimum guaranteed dollar amount for a contractor entering a 5 year commitment. It is unreasonable for the Government to hold a contractor fixed firve year arrangements while the contractor has tremendous exposure with subcontractors without any assurances of purchases.

Answer: See note #16 under Section B notes of Amendment 0003.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 100 ft

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 100 ft

CLIN 0003

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0004

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0005

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 1,000 ft

CLIN 0006

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 1,000 ft

CLIN 0007

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 300 ft

CLIN 0008

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 300 ft

The IDIQ minimum order quantity for CLIN 0008 has increased by 200.00 from 1,000.00 to 1,200.00.

CLIN 0009

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0010

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0011

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 200 ft

CLIN 0012

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 200 ft

CLIN 0013

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 200 ft

CLIN 0014

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 200 ft

CLIN 0015

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 110 ft

CLIN 0016

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 110 ft

The IDIQ minimum order quantity for CLIN 0016 has increased by 20.00 from 200.00 to 220.00.

CLIN 0017

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 100 ft

CLIN 0018

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

.Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 100 ft

CLIN 0019

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 80 ft

CLIN 0020

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 80 ft

The IDIQ minimum order quantity for CLIN 0020 has increased by 40.00 from 1,000.00 to 1,040.00.

CLIN 0021

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 100 ft

CLIN 0022

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

.Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 100 ft

CLIN 0023

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 115 ft

CLIN 0024

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 115 ftSee below for pricing matrix.

The IDIQ minimum order quantity for CLIN 0024 has increased by 35.00 from 1,000.00 to 1,035.00.

CLIN 0025

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 100 ft

CLIN 0026

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 100 ft

CLIN 0027

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 200 ft

CLIN 0028

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 200 ft

CLIN 0029

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 125 ft

CLIN 0030

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 125 ft

CLIN 0031

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0032

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0033

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0034

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0035

The CLIN extended description has been revised to include:

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

CLIN 0036

Minimum Length (Multiple Requirement): 500 ft

The following have been modified:

CNIN-NOTICE-0001 SECTION B NOTES (JAN 2013)

1. Section K herein will be incorporated by reference and made a material part of the contract in accordance with

FAR 15.204-1(b).

2. The System for Award Management (SAM) has replaced Central Contracting Registration (CCR). Offers may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation at the website https://www.sam.gov , or https://www.acquisition.gov and by phone at 1-866-606-8220.

3. Data Item Descriptions (DIDS) referenced in the attached Contract Data Requirements List(s) (CDRLs) are available at the following website: http://www.assistdocs.com

4. The technical data package may contain information that is export controlled. Only those companies that have completed DD Form 2345 and are certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in an active status are authorized to receive export controlled information. Additional information is available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

5. Technical questions concerning this procurement shall be submitted in writing to arrive at NSWC Crane no later than 2:00 PM EST on the seventh calendar day preceding the closing date shown on page 1 addressed as follows:

COMMANDER

CONTRACTING OFFICER/SPECIALIST Amber Graves

NSWC CRANE DIVISION

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5000

or E-mail questions to amber.graves1@navy.mil

6. Any amendments to the subject solicitation will be posted to NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil) and FedBizOps (http://www.fbo.gov). The complete solicitation package, including all amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of the offeror to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents prior to submission of the offer. Under these circumstances, offerors are reminded to include acknowledgement of acceptance of these amendments in their offer.

7. Please pay attention to section M which contains the evaluation factors for award.

8. Offerors are reminded to list your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and DUNS Number in

Block 15 of Page 1.

9. An offeror must complete the annual representations and certificates listed in Section M electronically at SAM website www.sam.gov.

10. Potential contractors are notified that the Government is not requesting different Terms and Conditions submitted with offers. Submitting Terms and Conditions may potentially delay the award decision. Submitting additional Terms and Conditions at the time offer/proposal is submitted may result in the offer being determined nonresponsive and not eligible for award. Potential contractors shall not include Terms and Conditions when submitting offers. Any Terms and Conditions provided by the contractor to the Government during market research are not considered part of a contractor’s proposal and will not be accepted by the Government.

11. Expedited deliveries are acceptable.

12. Please provide copy of available warranty.

13. EMAIL and/or FAXED proposals WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. In addition, no other electronic or commerce proposal methods will be accepted. The ONLY acceptable method to submit a proposal is a hard copy to the address shown in Block 7 on page 1 by the time and date specified in Block 9. The time specified in Block 8 is Eastern Daylight Time.

14. Include Company DUNS Number _________________________________ Include Company nine digit ZIP code _____________________________

15. First Article (FA) Requirements may be waived for offerors that have already passed FA testing for each cable.

Please pay special attention to HQ-C-2-0062 and HQ-M-2-0011. Within HQ-M-2-0011 “substantially identical” equals “identical”.

16. All contracts awarded will be guaranteed $1,000.00 order at initial award of contract even if there are no existing requirements. When a delivery order is placed for requirements the $1,000.00 will be subtracted from the total price of that order.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been modified:

52.209-3 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--CONTRACTOR TESTING (SEP 1989) - ALTERNATE I (JAN 1997).

(a) The Contractor shall test lots as specified in the MIL Specs unit(s) of Lot/Item 0001-00035 (only odd number CLINs)as specified in this contract. At least 15 calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.

(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within *** calendar days from the date of this contract to Doug Henson, Code GXPS, Building 41NE, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522 marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. N00164-13-D-GP66, Lot/Item No. TBD" Within 30 calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph

(b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government

(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.

(i) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility.

*** First Article Test Report due with First Article CLIN. See section F for required delivery for each First Article

CLIN.

(End of clause) (End of Summary of Changes)