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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS 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. 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER 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 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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Created On:

30 Jun 2026, 16:40 PM Greenwich Mean Time

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0001 30 Jun 2026 See Continuation Sheet N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

Lametria Smith, Email: lametria.r.smith.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone:

7572892667

SCD: PAS:

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18 Jun 2026

See Section G - Contract Administration Data

This solicitation is hereby amended to incorporate questions from industry.

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Header only - Purchase Requisition Number

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Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Solicitation Questions & Answers

Question 1: The solicitation uses the plural for interpreters and resumes, suggesting that two or more interpreters will be required daily. However, we are unable to identify explicit mention of the number of interpreters and resumes required. Can NSWCCD confirm these items?

Answer 1: One primary full-time interpreter is required daily. If primary is unavailable the contract shall provide a qualified substitute interpreter to ensure continuity of services.

Question 2: The solicitation notes that the interpreters are permitted to take a 30-minute lunch. Can NSWCCD confirm whether the lunch is optional?

If not, is it paid or unpaid?

Answer 2: The contractor may take one unpaid 30-minute meal break during the workday, subject to mission requirements. The meal break is unpaid and is not included in billable labor hours between the

Question 3: Will the government provide necessary items for this opportunity, or is the Contractor responsible for providing facilities, equipment, etc.?

Answer 3: Govt will provide appropriate GFE to perform official duties.

Question 4: What are the anticipated labor hours?

Answer 4: Anticipated labor hours are from 0700-1530, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and government closures (which are non-billable days). Subject to operational requirements, the daily work schedule may be adjusted to accommodate mission needs. These adjustments shall not increase the total daily labor hours beyond the standard 8 hour work day.

Question 5: The PWS requires interpreters to possess a Tier 3 Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) at the time of quotation. Could the Government clarify whether this requirement refers to an active Secret clearance, Secret eligibility, or another adjudicated status?

Answer 5: I am not entirely sure about this question... we are just requiring the contract SLI to be eligible to receive a CAC and satisfy all personnel security requirements necessary to obtain govt network and base access required for contract performance.

Question 6: The PWS states that NSWCCD has eight Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees. Will the assigned interpreter primarily support a single designated employee, or will support be required for multiple Deaf/HoH employees throughout the period of performance?

Answer 6: Correction, we now have 7 Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees now. The assigned SLI will be required to support the latter.

Question 7: The PWS states that the contractor shall provide required safety equipment, including hearing protection, eye protection, safety vests, steel-toe shoes, gloves, and hard hats. Could the Government clarify whether all PPE must be contractor-furnished, or whether any required safety equipment will be Government-furnished when accessing laboratory or testing areas? Additionally, under the previous contract, were interpreters required to utilize PPE on a regular basis? If so, could the Government provide information regarding the types of PPE that were actually required and the frequency of use?

Answer 7: Any required PPE will be provided by the govt, as applicable. Under the previous contract, interpreters were occasionally required to use PPE in certain spaces/environments (i.e. PFDs on boats or water facilities, safety goggles, hearing protection, and safety shoes, etc).

Question 8: Approximately how many ASL interpreting hours are anticipated under this requirement during the next contract period?

Answer 8: I am unable to provide a reliable estimate of actual interpreting hours because the demand for interpreting is variable and driven by the schedules of 7 Deaf/HoH employees, mission requirements, meeting cancellations or extensions, leave usage, and ad hoc communication needs. The requirement is structured as a full-time interpreter providing 8 hours of daily availability and support during duty hours rather than a fixed number of billable interpreting hours.

Question 9: Should our proposal include remote ASL interpreting services in addition to on-site services? If so, could you provide an estimated breakdown between on-site and virtual assignments?

Answer 9: The requirement is for one full-time interpreter who reports on-site daily and provides interpreting services for both in-person and virtual meetings as required during each duty day. The contractor themselves will not be remote. Virtual interpreting support needs are included within the scope and will be performed using GFE and network access.

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