N0017424R0022 - MK 152 Foam Cushions Solicitation Amendment 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 to 1) answ er questions received in response to the solicitation issuance; 2) revise answ ers to questions in Amendment 1 in response to the solicitation issuance; 3) revise the Performance Work Statement (PWS); and 4) extend the solicitation closing date.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Mar-2024

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 N0017424R0022

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Jan-2024

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

21-Mar-2024

CODE

NSWC IHD C02

4081 N. JACKSON RD

BLDG 841

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640-5116

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0017424R0022

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISED

The purpose of this amendment is to 1) answer questions received in response to the solicitation issuance; 2) revise answers to questions in Amendment 1 in response to the solicitation issuance; 3) revise the Performance Work

Statement (PWS); and 4) extend the solicitation closing date as follows.

1. Questions received in response to the solicitation issuance are answered below:

Question 1: We have 9# foam available however we also have an equivalent foam that gets you the properties of 9# at a lower price. Should we provide pricing for both?

Follow up: We were informed by the manufacturer that the 4.6# is the actual lower cost equivalent we are considering for this project.

Answer 1: If the lower priced foam meets all of the specifications in the PWS and associated drawings, then the

Government will consider.

Question 2: We have yet been able to source the 9# or equivalent with both the Flame retardant and static dissipative properties. We do have access to the 9# with static dissipation in black. Would NSWC be open to this option?

Answer 2: The foam needs to meet Class 1, Grade D, and Type V. The Government will consider deviations as long as the end product is in accordance with the PWS and drawings.

Question 3: We do not see in the Solicitation, the number of go/no go plug gauges that are required. Can you please clarify?

Answer 3: The drawings for the Go/No Go Plug gauges should not have been included in the PWS, and have subsequently been removed. Please see this amendment for changes to Section 2.2 of the PWS.

2. Revised answers to questions/answers in Amendment 1 in response to the solicitation issuance are answered below:

Question 2 in Amendment 1: The solicitation references NSWC Indian Head Technical Drawings - are these different and separate from the DOD drawings? If so, can those also be made available?

Revised Answer: The only drawings that should be referenced in the solicitation are NSWC Indian Head drawings.

Please see this amendment for changes to Section 2.2 of the PWS.

Question 4 in Amendment 1: After reviewing the drawings, we require some clarification on the material called out on them:

A-A-59136, Class 1, Grade D, Type 1: Flame spread index shall not exceed 125 and shall be tested per ASTM E

162. Specific optical density shall not exceed 400 and shall be tested Per ASTM E 662. Color similar to Blue/Gray, Color No. 35109 in accordance with FED-STD 595.

Some of the requirements appear to be pointing to the FRAS2 material, which has a density of 2.2-2.3 pcf. You’ll note at the bottom of the FRAS2 spec sheet it states the foam meets the flame-retardant requirements of: CID A-A-

59136, Class 1, Grade D, Type I, and FAR 25/853(a). However this spec does not specifically address Optical

Density and Flame Spread. This material is described as Blue/Green.

Revised Answer: The foam needs to meet Class 1, Grade D, and Type V. This described foam is not suitable.

Question: If you review the FRAS9# spec, it meets A-A-59136 Class 1 & 3, Grade D, Type V. This material spec specifically mentions the Optical Density (under 400 per ASTM E 662). It also mentions Flame Spread under 225 per ASTM E 162. (However, the Flame spread for the FRAS9# has a flame spread of <225, not 125 per the drawing requirements.) This material is described as Blue/Gray. Can you please advise if one (or both) materials attached meet the customer's material need?

Revised Answer: This foam meets Class 1, Grade D, and Type V. Suitable foam must have a flame spread of index of 125-225. This described foam is suitable.

3. Paragraph 2.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been updated to rename one of the drawing headers, and to remove the Go/No-Go requirement, as follows:

FROM:

Department of Defense Drawings

233AS2068 Top Section Foam

233AS2019 Cushion

233AS2067 Top Support A

233AS2050 Support B

233AS2072 Bottom Section Foam

233AS2071 Bottom Brace

233AS2070 Bottom Cushion B

233AS2016 Support Pad

233AS2069 Bottom Cushion A

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Technical Drawings

2012-Y-032 Go/No-Go Plug Gauge

2012-Y-021 Go/No-Go Plug Gauge

TO:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Technical Drawings

233AS2068 Top Section Foam

233AS2019 Cushion

233AS2067 Top Support A

233AS2050 Support B

233AS2072 Bottom Section Foam

233AS2071 Bottom Brace

233AS2070 Bottom Cushion B

233AS2016 Support Pad

233AS2069 Bottom Cushion A

4. The solicitation closing date is extended

FROM:

26 March 2024 3:00 p.m. EST

TO:

29 March 2024 3:00 p.m. EST

5. All other terms remain unchanged.

6. Direct questions to Diane Hicks at diane.d.hicks.civ@us.navy.mil.

mailto:diane.d.hicks.civ@us.navy.mil