23Q0304_SOL_0002.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 to answ er questions and EXTEND the closing to the 13th of SEP. at 4PM Eastern Time

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Sep-2023

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 N0016423Q0304

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Sep-2023

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

11-Sep-2023

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

S. GUNDERMAN (812-854-8889)

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

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0016423Q0304

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SECTION SF30 - SF 30 CONTINUATION SHEET

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SAP - SAP CONTINUATION SHEET

The required response date/time has changed from 11-Sep-2023 04:00 PM to 13-Sep-2023 04:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

Q & A

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER ‐ The specification mentions that the chamber must be able to fully encompass a 10mm x 10mm x 10mm specimen. Can you confirm what kind of mechanical tests then occur on that specimen? In other words, how much elongation/deformation may occur to the specimen that we need to account for in the design of the chamber to fully encompass the tested specimen?

The types of testing will be monotonic, creep, and displacement controlled fatigue tests. The maximum desired test amplitude is 5 mm. Additional setup displacement is likely needed, but the configuration of the tester and environmental chamber will determine the specific requirements. The primary requirement is on displacement control for fatigue testing. A larger chamber or additional travel for a wide variety of use cases is beneficial.

CLAMPING –

What materials are being gripped? How hard are they?

A wide range of materials will be tested. Custom fixtures will be developed after delivery, but universal grips for epoxy or metal samples are desired upon delivery.

What range of specimen widths and lengths may be tested? [Drawings are helpful if available]

Critical samples will be designed around the final delivered mechanical tester.

Outside of the 10 x 10 mm critical sample, the range should be as a wide as possible to cover additional use cases without sacrificing displacement and force performance parameters.

Can you confirm the required width and length of the clamping area?

Custom fixtures will be designed around the tester. Universal grips are desired to test a wide variety of samples. Suggested grip area is on the order of 30 x 30 mm.

DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT – Can you clarify why the machine needs a measurement range of 500mm when samples are expected to be on the order of 10mm x 10mm x 10mm?

The critical samples is 10 x 10 mm for testing inside the environmental chamber.

Room temperature tests for a wide variety of samples is desired. The additional travel range is additionally for test setup.

FATIGUE SOFTWARE –

Can you clarify what “customizable displacement profile” means? We shouldn’t have a problem here, but would like some explanation as to the goal.

The displacement profile should be able to be defined as an array of time – displacement points that will be repeated. Stopping criteria such as number of cycles or minimum load over a cycle should be implementable options as well.

Can you provide an indication of the typical fatigue parameters may be used: # of cycles? 1000 cycles would be typical. Maximum amplitudes? 1 mm

Cycle frequencies used?

A trapezoidal displacement profile is desired with a displacement rate on the order of 1 μm/s and a dwell time of 100 seconds or longer.

1. DEMONSTRATION –

a. Where does this demonstration need to occur, and what are the requirements?

The demonstration can occur at the client site or via teams with appropriate cameras in place. The requirements are to show a trapezoidal displacement profile.

b. Are any other services required (training, calibration, etc.)? If so, please describe.

Basic training for two users and any required machine setup upon delivery.

Calibration and basic support is desired for one year. Additional calibration services would likely be renewed every year. Calibration should be in accordance with ASTM and ISO compliant.

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