11R0312 AMEND 0002 Aberdeen.pdf

OMB Approval 2700-0042

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0002 26 APR 2011 SP0600-11-0537

6. ISSUED BY CODE SP0600 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE SP0600

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY-ENERGY

AEROSPACE ENERGY

1014 BILLY MITCHELL BLVD. BLDG 1621

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78226-1859

BUYER: BARBARA M. PETERSON 210-925-2543

SEE BLOCK 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. Street, county, State and ZIP: Code) (4) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SP0600-11-R-0312

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

2011 MAR 4

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 one (1) copy 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 DATA 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 data 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.

(4) 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.)

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

BARBARA M. PETERSON

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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A. The purpose of this amendment is to address questions from industry received after the Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit.

B. The questions and answers submitted by industry are as follows:

INDUSTRY QUESTION 1

: Does FAR Clause 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns require that the HUBZone business be the end-item manufacturer of the supplies required by the schedule?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Effective 12 May 2006, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) granted a request for a waiver of the Non-Manufacturer Rule for Industrial Gases Manufacturing. The effect of a waiver allows otherwise qualified regular dealers to supply the products of any domestic manufacturer on a Federal contract set aside for small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. However, the Non-Manufacturer Waiver does not apply to HUBZone procurements. A HUBZone proposing to furnish a product that it did not itself manufacture must furnish the product of a HUBZone small business concern manufacturer to receive the benefit.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 2

: Regarding CLIN 0014 Methane, Gas (Ultra High Purity) 200 CF cylinder, please advise purity requirements for the Methane. We think the correct grade is “Chemically Pure”.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The purity requirements for the Methane listed at CLIN 0014 can be found in section 2.2.5 of the Statement of Objectives (SOO) which states:

2.2.5. Methane, Ultra High Purity, 99.97% min purity consisting of Oxygen < 10 ppm; Water < 5 ppm;

Nitrogen < 40 ppm; Carbon Monoxide + Carbon Dioxide < 10 ppm; Hydrogen <10 ppm; CnHm < 50 ppm

The requirement for Ultra High Purity of 99.97% min purity is much higher than the “Chemically Pure” of 99.0% min purity and is correct as stated. The Chemically Pure Methane is listed at CLIN 0077 Methane, 99.0% min. Purity, Chemically Pure (CP) Grade 200 cf cylinder of the RFP and is described in section 2.2.7 of the SOO which states:

2.5.7. Methane, 99.0% min purity, Chemically Pure (CP) Grade, Oxygen 50 ppm max, Water 10 ppm max, Other Hydrocarbons (combination of Ethylene, Propane, Propylene, Butanes and heavier hydrocarbons) 6000 ppm max

INDUSTRY QUESTION 3

: Regarding CLIN 0061 Acetylene, 100%, 300 cf cylinder, please verify the number of CF/cylinder size. We think the correct size is “Size 4 ~130 CF”.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The number of CF/cylinder size of 300 cf for the CLIN 0061 Acetylene cylinders is correct as stated as verified by the customer at Aberdeen Test Center. This is CF/cylinder size listed and delivered under the current contract.

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INDUSTRY QUESTION 4: Regarding CLIN 0052 MISCELLANEOUS, Unique Blend, as necessary, would it be possible to know how many orders were placed against this CLIN during the last during the past 12 months?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The purpose of CLIN 0052 Unique Blend is to enable the DLA Energy Contracting Officer (CO) to request an unforeseen need for a unique blend of gases as required for analytical testing or specialized welding applications. To date under CLIN 0052 Unique Blend, there were a total of 31 cylinders delivered for 26 different products. Of the 26 different products ordered under Unique Blends, four have been added to this requirement as permanent CLINs in addition to three new CLINs for new products.

C. The Solicitation Closing Date and Time is hereby EXTENDED to 2011 MAY 10 / 1:00 PM CST.