Amendment 0005.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

Answ er questions from industry.

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 03-Jan-2022

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 N0017421R0097

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Nov-2021

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, 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

03-Jan-2022

CODE

NSWC IHD C02

PICATINNY DETACHMENT

3RD AVENUE

BLDG. 61N

PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ 07806-5000

N00174 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0017421R0097

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The Purpose of Amendment 0005 is to:

1) Answer questions from industry:

Question 1: Page 33 of the solicitation includes the requirement for warranty marking, however a warranty clause is not included in the solicitation. Does the government plan to include a warranty clause?

USG Response 1: No additional warranty clause will be included.

Question 2: The link supplier typically uses GFE gages in FAT and conformance inspection. Is it acceptable for the offeror to include the use of those gages in the proposal?

USG Response 2: If a proposed link supplier has a GFE gage from another US Navy contract, it is acceptable to reference those GFE gages in the proposal. If the proposed link supplier does not have, or does not verify the presence of US Navy owned GFE gages, the contractor shall include the cost of all gages necessary for the production of this product in their proposal.

Question 3: Will the government allow for 11x17 size pages to improve legibility of the IMS, flow charts, etc.? Additionally, does the font size and type apply to the IMS, process flowcharts and graphics, such as illustrations, tables, charts, etc.?

USG Response 3: Page formatting, font size and type shall comply with Section L, 4.0 Proposal Format.

Question 4: Amendment 3 states that 750 rds. go to Dahlgren, but then later states that a portion of the 750 will go to Picatinny. Will any portion of those rounds be used for FAT testing of the links IAW DTL-WS-22458?

USG Response 4: The cartridges will be shipped to Dahlgren for testing. The report shall be delivered to Picatinny.

Question 5: SOW 3.2.2 states that a FAAT may be required if a supplier is out of production for more than 90 consecutive days. However, due to the longer supply chain and testing requirements – including the cycle test at Dahlgren, which is out of the contractor's control, this 90 day requirement is difficult to meet for this product. Would the government consider waiving the 90 day limit provided the supplier's process remain unchanged?

USG Response 5: The timeline for production to begin is a separate instance from completion or approval of First Article. If the contractor begins production with a supplier and fails to maintain

N0017421R0097 continuous production due to that decision, the contractor shall be responsible for the costs of any required First Article.

Question 6: Section 3.4.1 of the SOW requires MSE. However, Section 3.4.8 of the SOW references MSA and then states MSA is Not Applicable. Can the government please confirm that MSA is not required to be submitted to the government for approval?

USG Response 6: Any MSA required would be based on the contractor’s submission in the MSE (SOW 3.4, CDRL A005). There is no specifically required MSA, however the Government has no control over specifics in the contractor submitted MSE, the language for MSA is included for completeness.

Question 7: In SOW 3.4.9 it discusses NDT. Are there any specific NDT inspections required for this product?

USG Response 7: There are no specific NDT inspections required for this product.

Question 8: Section B of the solicitation only lists FAT pricing once for CLIN 0001. Does CLIN 0001 pricing apply to all ordering periods? Will the government add FAT pricing for each period beyond the first year (years 2-5)? The contractor cannot control whether the end of production from a delivery order and the placement and beginning of production on a subsequent order exceeds the 90 day period per SOW 3.2.2, which would necessitate a new FAT.

USG Response 8: The USG is anticipating FAT execution to be completed in year one only (CLIN 0001). If FAT is required later in the performance of the contract due to a lapse in production between delivery order awards, the USG will revisit this topic via a negotiated modification.

Question 9: The USG is allowed to order, and the contractor is required to accept, up to 150,000 cartridges every 90 days. Is there an annual capacity that the offeror is required to meet for this solicitation?

USG Response 9: There is no annual capacity that the USG is looking for, each Offeror’s manufacturing capacity will be evaluated as stated is Section L and M of the RFP.