Solicitation Amendment N6883627Q00040001 SF 30.pdf

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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 theoffer 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)

CODE FACILITY CODE

Question: Answer:

1.

Scope of CLIN 0001 Reference: RFQ, Page 4, CLIN 0001 ("Repairs on 10K Forklift According to Diagnostic in PWS," Firm Fixed Price); Page 3, Paragraphs 3.2, 3.3 and 3.5.

CLIN 0001 asks for one firm-fixed price, but the PWS says the repair will be determined after diagnosis. The repair could range from a head gasket replacement to replacement with a new engine (Para. 3.5). Which scope should offerors use to price CLIN 0001?

a) Full engine removal and replacement with a new John Deere engine;

b) Diagnosis plus the most likely repair (head gasket, cylinder head, and/or cylinder liner); or

c) Diagnosis only, with the repair priced after the inspection report and estimate in Para. 3.2?

A) Full engine removal and replacement with a new John Deere engine;

2. Engine replacement authorization Reference: RFQ, Page 3, Paragraphs 3.3 and 3.5.

If the diagnosis finds that the engine must be replaced and that cost is not included in the CLIN 0001 price, how will the replacement be authorized and funded?

Will it be through a contract modification?

CLIN 0001 is full removal and replacement cost.

3. Pricing CLIN 0002 Reference: RFQ, Page 4, CLIN 0002 and the Not-to-Exceed paragraph.

Should offerors enter $5,000.00 as the price for CLIN 0002, or propose their own amount up to $5,000.00?

No price should be inserted into CLIN 0002. The Government has already priced that CLIN, NTE $5,000.

4. FIRM-FIXED PRICE — CLIN 0001 (SOW

Sections 3 and 10)

a. Must one fixed price cover every potential repair, including full engine replacement, before the actual defect is diagnosed?

b. May offerors submit separately priced repair and replacement alternatives, with the Government selecting following inspection?

c. Are diagnostic reports, inspection findings, service records, engine specifications, or photographs available to support pricing?

a Provide estimate for most expensive course replacement of engine— b: Yes – c: no reports / record or photos are available

5. DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR AUTHORIZATION

(SOW Sections 3.1–3.5; CLINs 0001–0002)

a. Should initial diagnosis be included in CLIN 0001 or priced under CLIN 0002?

b. Is CLIN 0001 intended to cover all authorized repairs or only the inspection and identified repair tasks?

a. CLIN 0001 includes diagnosis and full engine replacement.

b. see #a.

c. No additional work outside of the scope shall begin without Government Contracting Officer authorization.

c. If inspection reveals damage outside the original scope, will the Government issue a written contract modification before the additional work begins?

6. $5,000 NOT-TO-EXCEED CLIN 0002

a. Should each offeror enter $5,000 or its own proposed estimate up to that ceiling?

b. Will the Government evaluate all offers using the same $5,000 amount?

c. Who has contractual authority to approve additional charges in writing, given the reference to DGR approval?

d. If necessary work exceeds $5,000, could a formal contract modification increase the ceiling?

A. Government has already placed a $5,000 ceiling. No pricing should be submitted on CLIN 0002.

B. Offers should not include pricing on CLIN 0002.

C. DGR will review additional charges and approve.

D. Yes, however this will be determined the Contracting Officer dependent on cost and case by case basis.

7. JOHN DEERE SERVICE AUTHORIZATION

(SOW Section 10) Is formal John Deere dealer/OEM authorization mandatory, or may an independent heavy-equipment repair facility with qualified technicians, OEM parts access, and the required manuals qualify? What documentation establishes eligibility?

Parts must be OEM. Does not have to be a formal John Deere dealer.

8. 120-MILE REPAIR FACILITY RESTRICTION

(SOW Section 5) Is the distance from NAVSCOLEOD calculated by actual driving mileage or straight-line radius? Is the limit mandatory, or could a qualified authorized facility slightly outside it be considered?

120-mile DRIVING radius is mandatory.

9. ENGINE REPLACEMENT AND WARRANTY

(SOW Sections 3.5 and 5)

a. Must a replacement engine be factory-new, or is a John Deere OEM-certified remanufactured unit permitted?

b. What minimum parts and workmanship warranty durations apply?

c. Are there replacement-engine specifications beyond compatibility with the identified 544E?

a; replacement engine can be either new or John Deere OEM b: there is no existing warranty on the forklift c: All part should be considered OEM for 544E

10. PERFORMANCE PERIOD (SOW Sections 3.8 and 6)

a. Is November 15, 2026 a fixed completion deadline regardless of the ultimate diagnosis?

b. Would documented OEM parts or replacement-engine lead times justify a schedule adjustment?

c. When is the Government expected to deliver the forklift after award?

a: Govt will accept later deadline if repairs or parts availability demand that – b: yes – c: within 72 hours of award

11. SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS

(WD 2015-4531, Revision 35) Does the attached determination apply to each off-site facility within the approved region, or must the wage determination correspond to the county of actual performance? Are additional labor classifications or compliance documents anticipated?

Wage determination Dependent of Actual Performance. Will be revised at time of award.

12. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL AND SUBMISSION

(Addendum to FAR 52.212-1) a. Does the five-page technical capability limit include the cover sheet and dealer-authorization documentation?

b. May separate manufacturer literature, specifications, and warranty documentation be submitted outside that limit?

c. Is email to both listed procurement contacts the required submission method, or does another portal or acknowledgement apply?

a. Does not include coversheet.

b. Limit has been increased to 15 pages.

c. Email is the submission in accordance with RFQ instructions.

13. Subcontracting to an authorized John Deere dealer Reference: RFQ, Page 1, Block 10 (100% Small Business Set-Aside, NAICS 811310);

Page 9, FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; Page 4, Paragraph 10 (repairs to be performed "by an authorized John Deere dealer or OEM").

The PWS requires the repairs to be performed by an authorized John Deere dealer or the OEM, but the authorized John Deere dealer within the 120-mile radius may not be a small business under NAICS 811310. May a small business prime contractor subcontract the repair work to an authorized John Deere dealer that is not a small business? If so, will the limitations on subcontracting apply to this requirement?

Not required to be an authorized dealer. Must provide OEM parts.

Refer to FAR 19.507 for limitations of subcontracting requirements.

14. Authorized repair provider — SOW Section 10, page 4 The SOW requires repairs by an authorized John Deere dealer or OEM. Would a qualified independent repair facility using only genuine John Deere OEM parts and following TM1413/TM1414 be acceptable, or is authorized dealer/OEM status mandatory?

Yes- OEM must be used. Authorized dealer not required.

15. Pricing structure — SOW Sections 3.2–3.3, page 3; CLINs 0001–0002, page 4; Price Evaluation, page 19 The SOW provides for diagnosis followed by a repair estimate and Government authorization, while CLIN 0001 requests repair pricing. May offerors submit an initial diagnostic price and provide repair pricing after inspection? If so, please clarify how CLIN 0001 and the $5,000 NTE CLIN 0002 should be completed for submission

Please see above responses in regards to how pricing should be submitted for CLIN 0001 and utilization of CLIN 0002.

16 Completion deadline — SOW Section 3.8, page 3, and Section 6, page 4 The required period of performance is October 15–November 15, 2026. Is any extension permitted if diagnosis establishes that a new OEM engine or required OEM parts cannot be obtained in time, or must offerors commit to completing all authorized repairs by November 15?

Already answered above.

17. Would the Government accept performance by a qualified independent equipment

OEM parts with qualified independent repair company is acceptable as per updated PWS.

repair company whose technicians are capable of performing the required repairs in accordance with the applicable John Deere technical manuals, provided that:

• Only genuine John Deere OEM parts are used;

• All repairs comply with John Deere TM1413, TM1414, and applicable OEM specifications; and

• The work is performed with the involvement, oversight, certification, or other appropriate technical support of an authorized John Deere dealer/OEM?

Alternatively, must the contractor performing the repairs itself be an authorized John Deere dealer or OEM, regardless of technical qualifications and authorized dealer/OEM support?

18. Since the current deadline of Monday, October 12, at 8:00 AM EDT falls on a federal holiday, would the Government consider extending it to Tuesday, October 13, at 3:00 PM EDT?

Solicitation is extended to Tuesday to account for holiday. Closing 0800 eastern standard time.