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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

See amendment details below

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Oct-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 N3220523R0009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-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-Oct-2023

CODE

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

471 EAST C. STREET

BLDG. SP-64

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

NORFOLK VA 23511

N32205 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N3220523R0009

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

A0004

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1. Provide answers to questions received from potential offerors.

2. Update Attachment IX (F) Basic Pricing Data, Attachment IX(J) Technical Offer Worksheet ,and

Attachment IX (K) CBRN Requirements

3. Attach Attachment IX (Q) Ships Characteristics Card

4. Extend Offer Due Date Time from 16 October 2023 at 1200 to 26 October at 1300 EDT.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION/QUESTION

SOLICITATION: N3220523R0009

Question/Answer:

1) “MSC is asking for 2 stow plans.

“The Offeror shall provide a draft stowage plan that depicts the below-deck stowage of the 500

20' containers of mission cargo identified in Attachment S and a second draft stow plan that depicts the stowage of additional 20' GENNOS containers. Stowage of the 500 20’ containers of mission cargo identified in Attachment S must be in accordance with IMDG Code requirements.

Attachment S shows a base mission cargo of 349 TEUs. What weight should we use for the 151 additional GENNOS TEUs stowed belowdeck. Should we use empty container weights?

Do you want a stow plan for the 349 TEU primary cargo and a stow plan for 500 TEUs belowdeck? Please clarify.”

Answer: The weight that should be used for the remaining 151 containers is the empty weight. The stow plan should only include primary cargo, the 349 Containers.

2) “Attachment F – Basic Pricing Data Tab “Basic Pricing Data”. Please confirm the tab named

“Basic Pricing Data” should read “Base Year”. Additionally, the formula in cell G33 is set up to multiple by “106”, believe the multiplier should be “365” per line 7. Same issue is also find in line 35 but with the divisor. Please advise”

Answer: Please see attached revised Attachment F. The tab for the “Basic Pricing Data” has been corrected to “Base Period”. The formulas for each tab have been corrected.

3) “Attachment F – Basic Pricing Data Tab “Option 2”: The formula in cell G33 is set up to multiple by “366”, believe the multiplier should be “365” per line 7 of the tab and line 7 of Total

Evaluated Price tab. Same issue with the divisor of cell G35. Please advise.”

Answer: Please see attached revised Attachment F.

4) Attachment F – Basic Pricing Data Tab “Option 3”: The formula in cell G33 is set up to multiple by “365”, believe the multiplier should be “366” per line 7 of the tab and line 8 of Total

Evaluated Price tab. Same issue with the divisor of cell G35. Please advise.

Answer: Please see attached revised Attachment F.

5) Attachment F – Basic Pricing Data Tab “Option 4”: The formula in cell G33 is set up to multiple by “365”, believe the multiplier should be “335” per line 7 of the tab and line 9 of Total

Evaluated Price tab. Same issue with the divisor of cell G35. Please advise.

Answer: Please see attached revised Attachment F.

6) “Attachment F – Basic Pricing Data Tab “Fuel Consumption Data”: There are no formulas in column H, are offerors supposed to enter their own formula to get the total? If so, please provide the formula offerors should enter.”

Answer: Offerors shall calculate their own fuel totals.

7) “Attachment K – CBRN Requirements: The bottom of page 6 contains a formatting error and is not legible. Please provide an updated copy of the attachment.

Answer: Bottom of page 6 reads as follows: "In the event that a Mariner/CIVMAR is unable to receive this training prior to departing CONUS, the CBRNO must provide it within 7 days of the individual reporting aboard ship and indicate in the

CONMAR/CIVMAR training record. Please see attached revised Attachment K.

8) “Attachment J – Technical Offer worksheet: Line 6 mentions both Attachments “S” and “N” when identifying the summer mean summer draft. Attachment N is for Anti-Terrorism / Force

Protection. Please advise.”

Answer: In Attachment J Tech Offeror’s Worksheet, Line 6 Should read as follows:

“Identify Vessel's summer mean draft when laden with the 1000 containers of Mission

Cargo identified at Attachment S, bunkered for 13,000 nautical miles, and using class constants. Please see attached revised Attachment J.

9) Attachment B – Basic Pricing Data: The 6-month option period is calculated in the total number of days on the Total Evaluated Price Tab but not the Fuel Consumption Tab. Please advise.

Answer: Please note, question erroneously references Attachment B. The correct attachment is Attachment F. Please see attached revised Attachment F.

10) “Will MSC pay for the EU ETS taxes should the vessel ever be deployed in the EU?

Answer: MSC does not pay the EU ETS taxes.

11) “Please advise what weight should be used for the average container + cargo weight.

Answer: The Average weight per container based on Attachment S “Mission Cargo Data” is approximately 25,000 lbs with the heaviest weight stated as 38,600 lbs and the lightest weight as 6,600 lbs (empty TEU).

12) Will the contract be evaluated basis the OPTEMO of 83% at anchor and 17% underway?

Answer: The above OPTEMPO has been corrected in the revised Attachment F.

13) How will MSC handle speed and consumption with regards to emissions during the charter

(EEXI, CII, etc)?

Answer: The contractor shall operate at the speed as required by MSC in its sailing orders.

Contractor shall request MSC to submit a letter to USCG HQ to exempt the charter vessel from MARPOL ANNEX VI, IMO DCS fuel reporting requirements to USCG and other

IMO organizations where the vessel may conduct port calls.

14) “What does GENNOS stand for regarding capacity?

Answer: GENNOS stands for Generic and Not-otherwise-Specified as proper shipping names as classified in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG).

15) Appreciate clarification in the PWS:

E-3.5.1 Vessel Specification/Capability and Cargo Description. The Vessel shall meet the following minimum specifications:

• Self-Sustaining U.S. Flagged Vessel: The Vessel shall be U.S. Flagged upon delivery.

The Vessel shall have a minimum capacity of 500 each munitions laden TEUs underdeck and 500 munitions laden TEUs on-deck. Vessel shall be self-sustaining at all cargo holds used to stow the

20-foot ISO containers of ammunition identified in Attachment S. The primary cargo quantities, types, and shipping container configuration may change before contract award and during the contract term at USAF discretion based on mission requirements and world events. All 20-foot cargo holds used to stow the containers of Mission Cargo shall be outfitted with cell guides. All containers will be government-furnished.

• Capacity: Vessel shall have a minimum stowage capacity of 500 containers of Mission

Cargo below deck. 500 containers will be laden with ammunition and as such, shall be stowed in accordance with IMDG Code requirements for hazardous cargo. The remaining containers will either be empty or stowed with GENNOS. Within the constraints of safety, security, net explosive weight, compatibility, or other considerations, the Government may utilize the entire vessel capacity regardless of the minimum requirement. The Government will furnish the containers;

these containers will each measure 20’L X 8’W X 8’6”H.

Are the 500 additional containers non-hazardous (empty or with GENNOS)?

Answer: The 500 containers may be GENNOS or hazardous material. The quantity of containers with hazardous materials will not exceed what the vessel could safely stow in accordance with the regulations

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 16-Oct-2023 12:00 PM to 26-Oct-2023 01:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)