Amendment 0003 Solicitation 12-R-0518 Port of Salalah Oman 7 24 2012.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT J 1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

July 24, 2012

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

SP0600-12-0213

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable) Port of Salalah, Oman

6. ISSUED BY

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

SP0600

Trina Wadley DLA Energy - BYB 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2945 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222 Phone: (703) 767-4962 Fax: (703) 767-9338

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

( 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SP0600-12-R-0518

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

July 24, 2012

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NO.

DUNS: 10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

BIDDER CODE: CAGE CODE:

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 Offers [ ] is extended [X ] 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 telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEGMENT 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, [ X ] is required to sign this document and return 1 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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15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

ALICIA C. WILLIAMS

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer

16C.DATE SIGNED

NSN: 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30

(REV. 10-83)

mailto:Shandra.Herrod@dla.mil

COCO Storage Services, Port of Salalah, Oman Solicitation SP0600-12-R-0518

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This amendment is hereby issued to respond to bidder questions related to the Port of Salalah, Oman solicitation. The questions and DLA Energy (DLAE) responses are as follows:

1. Has there been any pre-agreement with Salalah Port Authorities for an allotment of a piece of land for this project or are the contractors free to negotiate any piece of land in the surrounding area of Port of Salalah?

DLAE Response: Any agreements with the Salalah Port Authorities are independent of DLA Energy and should be negotiated directly with the Port.

2. Has there been any pre-agreement with the Salalah Port Authorities in terms of the throughput or harbor fees?

DLAE Response: No, the Salalah Port Authority's agreement stipulates a throughput fee, harbor fees and any other fee deemed required by the Port. It is the responsiblility of the offeror to engage in all agreements with the port.

3. Has there been an agreement for any form of compensation to the contractor if for any reason the completion of the Liquid Product Jetty is delayed by the Port of Salalah Authorities?

DLAE Response: The offeror assumes any risk associated with any delays affecting the completion the completion of the facility. The solicitation states 18 to 24 months from contract award. Tanks must be inspected and accepted by DLA Energy Middle East QAR prior to being placed on revenue. This means the performance period will begin on the day of tanks are accepted by the QAR.

4. Are there any conditions to the option of extension of 5 years following the initial contractual period of 5 years?

DLAE Response: Amendment 0002, dated July 20, 2012, page 77 of the solicitation includes FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT which provides for a written notice to the Contractor within 30 days, provided the Government gives the Contractor preliminary notice of its intent to extend (via option) at least 60 days before the contract expires. FAR 52.212-5 also states that the evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option.

5. Will barges be used under this contract and if so, what will be the maximum size?

DLAE Response: As stated in the PWS ability to receive and issue to tanker and barges is a requirement type and size is TBD. The bidder is only asked to provide a pier facility that meets the requirement as called in the solicitation the design and ability to adapt to various ship/barge configurations will be evaluated during the selection process.

6. Is the Contractor allowed to use a fire suppression system using filtered seawater?

DLAE Response: This is a Contractor Owned Contractor Operated facility so the fire suppression system is of your choosing, will be evaluated during the selection process.

COCO Storage Services, Port of Salalah, Oman Solicitation SP0600-12-R-0518

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7. What is the required capacity in terms of truck downloading over a 12-hour period? Is there a specific number of truck downloading points to be built?

DLAE Response: As stated in the PWS the facility shall be capable at a minimum of loading and receiving one (1) truck simultaneously.

8. Has DLAE appointed a third party independent inspection company to perform testing prior to downloads and post uploads to vessels, barges and truck?

DLAE Response: No, as stated in the PWS the Contractor shall provide laboratory services to test U.S.

Government-owned petroleum products. If the Contractor cannot provide full testing capabilities acceptable to the Government, the Contractor shall be responsible for shipping the required samples to a laboratory specified by the Government representative within the Middle East and all shipping expenses are the responsibility of the contractor. As a minimum, the Type C (identified in Appendix A) testing capability plus FSII and Conductivity shall be available within the Contractor’s facility. All samples must be taken in accordance with ASTM D, 4057.

9. Is there any requirement in terms of marine discharge lines/pipelines for DLAE?

DLAE Response: This is a Contractor Owned Contractor Operated facility so the marine discharge lines/pipelines is of your choosing. The bidder is only asked to provide a facility that meets the requirement as called in the solicitation the design and ability to adapt to various situations will be evaluated during the selection process.

10. Will the contractor or its nominated independent inspector be required to board vessel for sampling and testing prior to downloading operations?

DLAE Response: Yes, please refer to answer #8.

11. The closing date has not been extended and remains as August 17, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. EST (Fort Belvoir Time). DLAE anticipates awarding after discussions and negotiations.

12. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.