Amendment_0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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 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 your 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 APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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

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.

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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SP3300-15-R-0004, Amendment 0001

The quantity of CLINs 0008, 1008, 2008, 3008 & 4008 are decreased as follows:

Zone 1 FROM 410 SD TO 13 SD.

Zone 2 FROM 52 SD TO 4 SD.

The gauge shown on the description for CLINs 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005 & 4005 revised as follows:

FROM 80 Gauge TO 90 Gauge.

Questions that were received with the resulting answers are listed below:

Question 1: All items are to be priced delivered to the destination with no freight reimbursement, correct?

Response 1: Correct, FOB: Destination (NOT Origin).

Question 2: Can we bid on 1 zone only?

Response 2: Proposals will be accepted that include pricing for both zones. Only one contract will be issued.

Question 3: If we bid on both zones, can the pricing be different from zone 1 to zone 2?

Response 3: The pricing can vary between zones.

Question 4: Under the provision for minimum quantity ordered, 1 case to 1 skid was identified. If the customer orders 1 case, can this be delivered by UPS or FedEx? Or must it be delivered by USPS? Or must it be delivered by truck?

Response 4: Marking and shipping instructions are shown on pages 4 and

41. As long as properly marked, the method of delivery is not mandated.

Question 5: Can our proposal be delivered electronically only? Or must a paper copy be mailed?

Response 5: Preferred method of submittal is via email. If that is not possible, please provide an appropriate reason that this is not feasible.

Question 6: This is a small business set aside. Must our vendor be a small business as well?

Response 6: In accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-6, “A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas.”

SP3300-15-R-0004, Amendment 0001

Question 7: Should suggested spec changes be submitted in a separate addendum with solicitation?

Response 7: Any suggested spec changes should be submitted prior to 17 February deadline in order to allow the customer to concur or non-concur.

If the spec substitution should be accepted, this information would be posted in an amendment to the solicitation.

Question 8: Are we to bid on the base year and provide you with option pricing?

Response 8: To be considered responsive, proposals shall include pricing for base year and all option years. This is an all or none RFP.

If the EPA clause is invoked, the pricing adjustment would affect all CLINS going forward.

Question 9: Will all line items be shipped at the same time, or will it be ordered on a per needed basis for each location?

Response 9: The quantities are estimated. Separate orders will be placed for quantities and locations as required.

Question 10: Zone 1 and Zone 2 composed of many states and destinations.

For the freight calculation purpose, how could we know that how many case/SD will deliver to each destination?

Response 10: we cannot break it down to exact quantities other than to separate the locations by zones as shown on pages 5-8 and estimated quantities as shown on pages 11-21.

Question 11: Unit of measurement SD = Skid, isn't it?

Response 11: Unit of measures are shown toward the bottom of page 4 of the

RFP.

Question 12: Which publication is going to be used for resin?

Response 12: The widely accepted industry price index that has been used in the past and most accurately reflects market conditions is the Plastics News Resin Pricing Chart published weekly by Crain Communications Inc. The applicable chart to be used is: Plastic News Resin Pricing – Commodity Thermoplastics, LLDPE, Butene-1 commoner Extrusion Film liner, Volume Category II - annual volumes of about 2 million to 5 million pounds.

Question 13: Is Mil Std. 129 Barcode and RFID marking required in performance of this contract?

Response 13: No - Delete "marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129P" and "The following link contains information regarding packaging and marking requirements for government shipments . . ." under Packaging and Marking Requirements on page 4 of the solicitation.

Question 14: If Case (CS) is the unit of quantity pack then per Mil Std 129 and if marking with RFID Barcoded labeling is required above then each case and skid pack would require marking with the RFID and Mil Std 129 compliant labels, correct?

Response 14: Not applicable based on the response to question 13.

Question 15: Is the agency willing to pay the additional cost of Mil Std.

129 RFID marking for each case as called for?

Response 15: Not applicable based on the response to question 13.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Please sign and return this SF 30 cover page of Amendment 0001 as part of your proposal submittal.

Acquisition Operations, J-7 J Avenue, Bldg 404 New Cumberland, PA 17070

717-770-6082 (P) 717-770-5689 (F) kirk.moser@dla.mil

See text on page 2 of this amendment for clarifications and changes.