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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

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Addendum to 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Please see the Question and Answer and Attachment 1- Specification Ion Chromatograph system procurement-Revision-1.

1. The solicitation states that the requirement is intended only for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan under DFARS 252.225- 7042. Would the Navy consider a U.S.-incorporated and active-SAM Prime Contractor compliant where all in-country supply, delivery, installation, testing, Japanese-language training, warranty and local statutory responsibilities will be performed by a named Japan-incorporated and authorized subcontractor?

2.If the above structure is acceptable, please confirm what documentation should be submitted with the quotation, such as the subcontractor's Japanese corporate registration, business licences, commitment letter and evidence of the Prime Contractor-Subcontractor arrangement.

3.If the Japanese subcontractor's authorization cannot satisfy this requirement, please confirm the specific Japanese registration or authorization that the overseas Prime Contractor itself must hold.

: For No. 1, 2 and 3 above. Thank you for your query. N6264926QB072 specified, This solicitation is intended only for sources Government answer duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan, as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. Prime Contractors outside of Japan must submit documentation that unambiguously demonstrates the Offer's compliance with DFARS 252.225-7042 (e.g. proof of incorporation) as part of their offer.

In addition to above. FLCY does not provide advice on the legal requirements for vendors (Prime) to operate a business in Japan. A positive response to the certification at 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform, is accepted. The onus is on the responder to ensure that they are legally authorized to do business in Japan.

4.One section states that the delivery date is TBD and asks the offeror to provide its earliest delivery date, while another section identifies 30 September 2026 as the requested delivery date. Please confirm which instruction will govern the quotation.

: 30 September 2026 is only systematic administrative information. Delivery date is TBD. Government answer

5. Please confirm whether the stated equipment dimensions and maximum weight apply only to the main ion chromatograph unit or to the complete configuration, including the autosampler.

: The stated dimensions apply only to the main unit. If auto sampler is physically separated from the main unit, the stated Government Answer dimensions apply to autosampler.

6. The conductivity detector specification states a cell volume of "minimum 1 L." Please confirm whether this is intended to be a minimum or maximum value.

: Minimum 1uL. Government Answer

7. Please confirm whether a 1 TB solid-state drive may be offered instead of a 1 TB hard-disk drive, and whether an external USB DVD drive is acceptable in place of an internal DVD-ROM.

SSD is acceptable. Government Answer:

8.For the on-site and off-site training, please confirm the required number of trainees, duration of each session, intended off-site training location and whether trainee travel or accommodation must be included in the quotation.

Please remove off-site training. On-site training shall be conducted along with installation of IC-system. Government Answer:

9 Please confirm the required warranty period and whether any minimum response time, preventive maintenance visits, spare parts or post-warranty support must be included.

: Government Answer Warranty period: 1 year from the installation data.

Minimum response time: 7 business days Preventive maintenance visits: None Spare parts: None Post warranty support: None

In the event of defective devices, any parts in the IC system will be replaced free of charge during warranty period.

10. The solicitation states that Japanese Consumption Tax should be excluded. Please confirm that this treatment also applies to work and equipment supplied through a named Japanese subcontractor, and advise the process and timing for obtaining the applicable tax or import-exemption

N6264926QB0720001

documentation.

: As specified in the solicitation. Government answer

11.Please confirm whether Item Unique Identification marking and reporting will be required for the complete system or any individual component.

: It does not apply for local procurement.Government answer

_(End of Q and A)__________________________________________________________

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

N6264926QB072 Attachment 1 -Specification Ion Chromatograph system procurement Revison-1.

PSC 473 BOX 11, FPO AP 96349-1500

FPO, AP 96349-1500

UNITED STATES

Yoko Yamaguchi, Email: yoko.yamaguchi.ln@us.navy.mil Telephone: 046-816-8408 AdminBy:

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