14T0240_0001.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

This amendment is for the follow ing changes:

1. Extension of closing date:

From: 8 Aug 2014 @ 4:00 p.m.

To: 22 Aug 2014 @ 12:00 p.m.

2. Addition of clarif ications document

This document is for clarifcations that arose from the measurements.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Aug-2014

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 N00164-14-T-0240

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Jul-2014

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 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-Aug-2014

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

ANDREW B. FICKLIN

BLDG. 3373

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5001

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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N00164-14-T-0240

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SECTION SAP - SAP CONTINUATION SHEET

CLARIFICATIONS

THIS AMENDMENT IS FOR THE FOLLOWING

EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE

From: 8 Aug 2014 @ 4:00 p.m.

To: 22 Aug 2014 @ 12:00 p.m.

N00164-14-T-0240 CLARIFICATIONS DOCUMENT

Feed Chute for the MK44 must be open at both ends Feed Chute for the MK44 will be attached while covered The curve for the Feed Chute(s) can change after the feed chute cover is installed. The feed chute cover must be able to allow for this change in curvature.

All weapon systems could be stored hot. However, the weapon station covers do not have to compensate for that condition.

For the MK 44 tool bag, the inserts do not have to be clear MK 49 and MK50 – Two separate covers, the weapon system itself and the stand will need covers individually that can interconnect. One piece cover will be acceptable as well.

MK49 and MK 50 covers must allow for cables. The connectors for these cables are at a 90 degree angle and the cables are fed into the stand.

When installed, the long covers should not ride up on the stands. The covers also cannot be air tight, as the material selection requires air flow to keep condensation from occurring.

See vendor Q&A below:

1) Kongsberg Drawing not provided.

This drawing is proprietary to this company and the Government does not the right to release.

2) Mini Gun shown without a top sight?

Correct, Navy minigun applications do not include sights or they are removed before being covered. Do not have to worry about it.

3) Do covers need to allow for deflection elevation? Or locked while in storage? What position will they be stored in?

The positions that are being measured are the normal stowage positions and should be what the covers are to be made for. We assume the cover will be loose enough to allow for the weapon to be moveable while covered, albeit may not be the best fit in different positions. That's fine. Design for what was measured.

4) Prepare for Future DLA stockage? NSN? Cots?

To date no future plans to turn the contract over to DLA, or to get an NSN assignment. All the systems measured yesterday are project managed at NSWC Crane for respective customers, and we serve as a stock point for them.

5) Recommendation for final designs and drawings after tech data development?

N00164-14-T-0240

After we procure the first articles and they are tested here at Crane, we will make recommendations accordingly for production runs. After a baseline is agreed upon, we will procure covers per respective part numbers. Only a generic drawing will be made listing the OEM as a source of supply via the contract number. As feedback from the fleet come in, there will probably be a need for revisions as well which may open the opportunity to renegotiate the price if additional costs are incurred by the OEM as a result of these changes.

6) Use the same MILSPECs as the GWS Kit for all covers? - shipping - marking - Materials (except cover) -stitching No marking is considered needed for these covers. No special shipping requirements are needed. Stitching material is to be determined by the OEM to meet the survivability requirements as listed in the specification. Only the outer material is mandated, and use of the SEAMARK trademark fabric combination that uses the Sunbrella material as an outer fabric is authorized as long as air can be circulated inside (under) the cover when placed on the respective weapon station.

QUESTION PERTAINING TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK

7) SUNBRELLA only manufactures one 16 oz. per yard material as called for in paragraph 3.1.1.e. This material is known as "SUNBRELLA SeaMark". "SUNBRELLA SeaMark" is an acrylic fabric backed by a waterproof vinyl material. The vinyl backing layer makes the "SUNBRELLA SeaMark" material unbreathable. As the requirements of paragraph 3.1.1.a. stipulate that the cover material must be breathable, the cover must allow for air flow when installed. I have attached a document with the results of my research into "Sunbrella 16.

Q: In light of the non-breathable nature of the "Sunbrella SeaMark material is the specification writer willing to reconsider the use of another material that is breathable and has the same strength, durability, UV resistance, and has the same warranty as the "SUNBRELLA SeaMark" material?

No we are not changing material. The SeaMark brand is a combination of the Sunbrella fabric and a vinyl waterproofing material. I was in error when I thought the 16oz designation was only for the outer material, not for the SeaMark combination.

However, the breathable still stands. The way the specification stands, they can use the SeaMark material combination and as long as they do not totally enclose the bottom of the weapon stations covers, air flow can still move under the cover. We just don't want them to be able to totally enclose the weapon stations, making a balloon basically, where trapped humidity allows for water to condense.

8) Is commercial packaging preferred? Or is there a specific requirement for the level of protection and packing of these items?

Commercial practice is acceptable

NOTE: CLARIFICATIONS ARE FOR TRANPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY.

ONLY THOSE WHO RESPONDED TO STAGES 1 AND 2 OF THE SOLICITATION ARE CONSIDERED

RESPONSIVE TO THIS POINT.

IF A COMPANY TURNS IN A QUOTE WITHOUT HAVING COMPLETED STAGES 1 OR 2, YOUR

QUOTE WILL BE DEEMED NON RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.