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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.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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.

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16C. DATE SIGNED

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SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Background

The NATO pier in Gaeta, Italy, requires the immediate replacement of its current foam-filled marine fenders. The existing fenders, procured in 2015, have exceeded their operational service life and are now in a state of significant material degradation, including delamination and deformation. This condition poses a direct and unacceptable risk of damage to high-value U.S. and allied naval vessels during critical mooring and refueling operations.

This market research was conducted to identify capable sources and establish a fair market value for the required replacement items.

Need

The requirement is for the procurement of three (3) complete, new, 11' x 18' heavy-duty, foam-filled fender systems, including all necessary chains and hardware for installation. This is a "purchase only" requirement, as Port Operations personnel will perform the final installation. The procurement is mission-essential to ensure the operational safety and readiness of the NATO pier, protect personnel, and safeguard naval assets

Statement of Work (SOW)

Project: GAETA, N31 Fenders

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope: The contractor shall procure and deliver three (3) new, foam-filled marine fenders. These fenders are intended for use at the NATO pier, located on an Italian Navy base, to support the safe mooring, harboring, and refueling of United States Navy (USN) and allied naval vessels. This procurement action is to replace the current fenders which are in poor material condition. The contractor's responsibility is limited to the purchase and delivery of the specified items. Installation will be performed by government personnel and is not within the scope of this requirement.

2.0 Background: The current foam-filled fenders on the NATO pier fingers were purchased in 2015. Over the last decade, the fenders have worked well, but now show heavy signs of wear and tear, to include delaminating of the elastomer skins and deformation of the fender cylinder shape. To prevent any damage to harbor assets or the NATO pier, replacement of the fenders is needed.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements & Tasks

General:

The contractor shall procure and deliver three (3) complete, new, foam-filled fender systems in accordance with the specifications outlined in this

SOW.

Fender Specifications: The three (3) fender units shall meet or exceed the following technical characteristics:

Type: Heavy-duty, foam-filled marine fender with a closed-cell foam core. The fender must be unsinkable and remain functional even if the outer skin is punctured.

Performance: High Capacity / High Energy Absorption, suitable for large naval vessels.

Dimensions:

Nominal Diameter: 11 feet (approximately 3.3 - 3.4 meters)

Nominal Length: 18 feet (approximately 5.5 meters)

Construction:

Outer Skin: Filament-reinforced polyurethane (PU) elastomer skin.

Color: Black.

Required Accessories: Each fender system shall be delivered complete with all hardware necessary for a through-chain installation:

Chains: Heavy-duty, hot-dip galvanized (HDG) stud-link anchor chain with a minimum diameter of 2.5 inches.

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Fittings:

All required connecting hardware, including but not limited to, heavy-duty shackles and swivels. All hardware must be appropriately sized for the fender and chain and be hot-dip galvanized (HDG).

4.0 Government Furnished Items & Services

Personnel:

The Government will provide all personnel and equipment required for the offloading, staging, and installation of the fender systems upon delivery.

Services: The Government will be responsible for all customs clearance procedures and payment of any applicable duties or taxes at the port of entry in Italy.

5.0 Deliverables & Schedule

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver the following items:

Quantity of 3, 11' x 18' Foam-Filled Fender System (Complete with chain & hardware)

Delivery Schedule:

The complete order shall be delivered within 120 days of contract award.

Delivery Terms: Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) Gaeta, Italy (04024).

Shipping Address:

N62588: Nato Base/POL Pier - NSA Gaeta Port Ops BLDG 725

Via Lungormare Caboto N. 103

Marina Militare, USA

Servizi Portuali/Logistics

Gaeta (LT) Italy 04024

Coordination and Delivery Instructions:

Point of Contact (POC): The contractor shall contact Pierre "Cheope" Saltarelli via email at pierrecheope.saltarelli.ln@us.navy.mil.

Coordination: Contact shall be made at least five (5) business days prior to the planned delivery date to arrange for base access.

Receiving Hours: Deliveries will only be accepted Monday through Friday, between 0800 and 1600 local time.

6.0 Inspection & Acceptance

6.1 Inspection: Government acceptance will be performed by Port Operations personnel within two (2) business days of delivery. The inspection will consist of a visual confirmation to verify fender dimensions, physical condition, and the presence of all required hardware as specified in Section 3.0.

6.2 Acceptance: Formal acceptance shall be executed by a designated government representative upon successful completion of the inspection outlined in section 6.1. This acceptance is required prior to the certification of the contractor's invoice for payment.

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Description

Marine Mooring Fender Marine, Mooring Fender, Trelleborg Foam United States 3 EA $81,169.37 $243,508.11filled fenders Marine Mooring Fender Marine Mooring Fender,Trelleborg Seaguard,10FT DIA x 16FT LG, Standard Capa

Marine Mooring Fender Marine, Mooring Fender

Customer Reference Number

20260002980

Signal Code A

Continuation of Description

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1:

The solicitation calls out for 11x18 and 10x16 both size fenders. Which one are we supposed to quote

Answer 1:

Fenders required are 11'X18' must be designed, manufactured, and testing in full compliance with UFGS 35 59 13.17 and PIANCE guidelines and manufacturing facility must hold a current ISO 9001 and ISO 140001 certificate. The contractor shall provide certified compression test and curves demonstrating energy absorptions and reaction force parameters prior to shipment. See SOW 3.0

Question 2:

How many chain lengths do you need per fender? Is it 2 or 4?

Answer 2:

Each fender will need 4 chains.

Question 3:

How many Shackles per fender? 4 or 6?

Answer 3:

Each fender will need 4 Shackles. Grade 6 High tensile bow/Anchor type shackles with a bolt, nut, and stainless steel cotter pin. Shackles must possess a minimum working load limit matching or exceeding the rated capacity fo the 45mm chain.

Question 4:

Please can you confirm if you require moorings with these Foam Fenders. If so, please can you confirm the length and size of chain you require? If you don't know the size at a minimum, please can you confirm the length?

Answer 4:

Fenders will be used for mooring, Chain length minimum should be 15' per chain, minimum diameter 45 MM, Grade U2 or higher stud link anchor chain. Additionally all hardware must be Hot-Dip Galvanized and contractor shall provide factory proof-test certification for all load bearing hardware prior to delivery.

Question 5:

Technical size and capacity The SOW requires three 11 ft 18 ft high-capacity/high-energy-absorption foam-filled fenders. However, CLIN 0001 describes a Trelleborg SeaGuard 10 ft 16 ft standard-capacity fender. Please confirm which size and capacity requirement governs.

Answer 5:

Three fenders required are 11'X18' must be designed, manufactured, and testing in full compliance with UFGS 35 59 13.17 and PIANCE guidelines and manufacturing facility must hold a current ISO 9001 and ISO 140001 certificate. The contractor shall provide certified compression test and curves demonstrating energy absorptions and reaction force parameters prior to shipment.

Question 6:

Please confirm whether the reference to Trelleborg SeaGuard is for information only and whether technically equivalent products from other manufacturers are acceptable.

Answer 6:

Fenders must be designed, manufactured, and testing in full compliance with UFGS 35 59 13.17 and PIANCE guidelines and manufacturing facility must hold a current ISO 9001 and ISO 140001 certificate. The contractor shall provide certified compression test and curves demonstrating energy absorptions and reaction force parameters prior to shipment.

Question 7:

Minimum performance criteria Please provide the minimum required energy absorption, maximum reaction force, compression percentage, dimensional tolerances, end pull-through strength and any applicable testing or certification standard.

Answer 7:

Fenders must be designed, manufactured, and testing in full compliance with UFGS 35 59 13.17 and PIANCE guidelines and manufacturing facility must hold a current ISO 9001 and ISO 140001 certificate

Question 8:

Chains and hardware Please confirm the required length, grade, proof load and minimum breaking load of the 2.5-inch stud-link chain for each fender. Please also confirm whether an existing installation drawing or connection-point information can be provided.

Answer 8:

Chain length minimum should be 15' per chain, minimum diameter 45 MM, Grade U2 or higher stud link anchor chain. Additionally all hardware must be Hot-Dip Galvanized and contractor shall provide factory proof-test certification for all load bearing hardware prior to delivery. Shackles will need to be Grade 6 High tensile bow/Anchor type shackles with a bolt, nut, and stainless steel cotter pin. Shackles must possess a minimum working load limit matching or exceeding the rated capacity of the 45mm chain.

Question 9:

Delivery schedule Please confirm whether the controlling delivery requirement is 120 days after contract award. Page 7 contains a delivery period of 09 March 2026 to 30 September 2026 and a separate performance period of 30 September 2026 to 20 October 2026.

Answer 9:

120 days after contract award

Question 10:

Delivery term and final destination The SOW specifies CIF Gaeta, but it also identifies a final delivery address at NATO Base/POL Pier, Building 725. Please clarify whether the contractor's delivery responsibility ends at the Port of Gaeta or extends to Building 725 inside the base, and identify the party responsible for port handling and final inland transport.

Answer 10:

See amended SOW 4.0

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

The delivery information for the following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were added:

Ship To - N62588 - NAVSUPPACT NAPLES IT ATC FACILITY

INFORMATION VALUE

Address

Ship To N62588

NAVSUPPACT NAPLES IT ATC FACILITY

VIALE FULCO RUFFO DI CALABRIA AEROP, DI CAPODICHINO BLDG 415

NAPOLI ITALY 80144

ITALY

POC Name Malcom Willis POC Email malcom.r.willis.mil@us.navy.mil POC Telephone (757) 462-7729 Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 09 Mar 2026. PeriodEnd = 30 Sep 2026.

The delivery information for the following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were deleted:

Ship To - N30829 - CNIC REGION EUROPE

NAVAL REGIONAL CONTRACTING CEN DET, PSC 817 BOX 50

FPO, AE 09622-0050

UNITED STATES

Daniele Cesareo, Email: daniele.cesareo2.ln@us.navy.mil Telephone: 0815684366 AdminBy:

SCD: PAS:

No other changes apply