N6660423R0143 Amendment 0002.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 respond to questions from industry and to extend the closing date and time to Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 14:00PM EST.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-May-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 N6660423R0143

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Mar-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

24-May-2023

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

TAYLOR CURTIS, , CODE 0222,

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841-1708

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to:

1. Extending the proposal closing date and time to Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 14:00PM EST.

2. Respond to questions from industry as follows:

QUESTION #1: For part numbers 8192509, 8192510, 8192511 and 8192512, we approached the suggested source of supply as listed on the drawing. The source has an existing contract with the Government to manufacture parts 8192509 and 8192510. Traditionally, these parts have been made from 316L stainless steel; the new designs call for Titanium. While the source has submitted 6 conforming 8192509 parts to the Government, they are unable to achieve the dielectric withstanding voltage requirement per M24217 (1880vac) for 8192510. The source submitted a waiver to reduce the requirement to 1500vac but this was disapproved by the Government. Given the spacing of the pins on the face of the connector, the use of Titanium and the hermetic sealing requirement, achieving the 1880vac requirement for part 8192510 is not possible.

We told the source to quote all connectors with exceptions, but they are insistent that the dielectric withstanding voltage issue must be resolved with the Government before they can provide us with any pricing.

While we have started a search for other MIL-C-24217 certified vendors, we believe the lowest risk/cost solution for all parties is to resolve the dielectric withstanding voltage requirements (per M24217) issue with the source.

ANSWER #1: As per the statement of notes 2.4.3 on drawings 8192509 and 8192510, “FABRICATION OF THE PIN CONTACT INSULATOR(S): THE METHOD FOR GLASS SEALING THE PIN CONTACTS WITHIN THE

RECEPTACLE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND MUST MEET THE

REQUIREMENTS HEREIN”, there is enough design latitude for a connector manufacturer, qualified to build MIL- C-24217 connectors/receptacles, to meet the specification test requirements, and thus provide connectors in accordance with the drawings. It is up to the qualified receptacle/connector manufacturer to determine how to meet electrical isolation and watertight seal requirements of MIL-C-24217 and 24217/1.

QUESTION #2: We believe that the suggested source of supply on the drawing has indicated that they cannot meet all requirements. 3.5.3 reads “There shall be no evidence of breakdown or flashover when the pin contacts are subjected to a test voltage of 1880 VAC.” The suggested source of supply has indicated that given the nature of Titanium only 1500VAC is possible.

ANSWER #2: It should be noted that neither 8192509 nor 8192510 specifies a Suggested Source of Supply or an Approved Source of Supply. As per the statement of notes 2.4.3 on drawings 8192509 and 8192510, “FABRICATION OF THE PIN CONTACT INSULATOR(S): THE METHOD FOR GLASS SEALING

THE PIN CONTACTS WITHIN THE RECEPTACLE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER

AND MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS HEREIN”, there is enough design latitude for a connector manufacturer, qualified to build MIL-C-24217 connectors/receptacles, to meet the specification test requirements, and thus provide connectors in accordance with the drawings. It is up to the receptacle/connector manufacturer to determine how to meet electrical isolation and watertight seal requirements of MIL-C-24217 and 24217/1.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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