N0017424R0022 - MK 152 Foam Cushions Solicitation Amendment.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 and 2) extend the solicitation closing date.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Feb-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

28-Feb-2024

CODE

NSWC IHD C02

4081 N. JACKSON RD BLDG 841

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES (REVISED)

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this amendment is to 1) answer questions received in response to the solicitation issuance, and 2) extend the solicitation closing date, as follows:

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

Question 1: Firm Fixed Pricing for Option Years - Is this negotiable or can the contract provide for economic price adjustment?

a. Due to the volatility of the cost of raw material for this project, there is concern of major market spikes of more than 5%.

b. If no provision for economic price adjustment can be made, is it acceptable to add a clause to our proposal such as: "X RETAINS THE RIGHT TO ADJUST PRICES IN THE EVENT OF NATURAL

DISASTER OR FORCE MAJEURE THAT RESULTS IN RAW MATERIAL INCREASES OF

MORE THAN 5%".

c. If neither of these options, is there a generally accepted price increase range per option year if we factor into the price the expected increase in the cost of raw material?

Answer 1: The Government has determined that a FFP contract is the most appropriate for this requirement, and is not including EPA clauses at this time. Offerors are to provide the Government with their best competitive pricing submission for the base year and all options.

Question 2: 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?

Answer 2: Yes, the NSWC Indian Head Technical Drawings are separate from the DoD drawings. The NSWC Indian Head Technical Drawings were distributed via DoD Safe 21 February 2024.

Question 3: We did not respond to the initial "sources sought" announcement - are we still able to submit a proposal for this solicitation?

Answer 3: Yes, response to the initial sources sought announcement is not required to submit a proposal for this solicitation.

Question 4: 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.

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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.

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? See attachments.

Answer 4: FRAS9# from ‘Sealed Air Re Image‘ would work.

Our drawing states 225 flame index and the vendor had questions that if the flame index on the foam is below 225 but not quite 125, would that be alright and the answer is yes. The foam has quite a good density and meets our specs. The flame index for this foam type would be between 125-225 and we are good with that.

Additionally, we have previously accepted Type I, Class I, Grade C, coated with anti static solution per drawing #2645188 to meet grade D of A-A-59136. Color of material available at the time was black not blue/grey as stated in the drawing. This alternative solution doesn’t need to be pursued in this case, but thought to share for sake of general knowledge and exchanging ‘learned lessons’ with the vendor.

Question 5: For this solicitation, what are the base and option years? Also, is it a definite quantity solicitation?

Answer 5: The base and all option years are for 12-month periods; therefore if all options are exercised, this would be a five (5) year contract. Quantities in the RFP are Maximum quantities that would be ordered per year as noted in Section B.

As of the date of this Amendment issuance, there are additional questions that have been asked to which we are still awaiting technical feedback. Therefore, another amendment is forthcoming.

2. The solicitation closing date is extended

FROM:

4 March 2024 3:00pm EST

TO:

12 March 2024, 3:00pm EST.

3. All other terms remain unchanged.

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

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