Amendment_0005_SP3300-19-Q-5014.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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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 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.

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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

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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.

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

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SP3300-19-Q-5014

Amendment 0005

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1. Replace the current combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ SP330019Q5014) with a revised Amendment 0005 RFQ SP330019Q5014). The revised RFQ incorporates the changes in lieu of adding everything as text in this amendment.

2. Answer contractor’s questions regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) and questions from the site visit on 24 April 2019.

3. Replace Amendment 0003 Attachment 1 – Statement of Work with revised Amendment 0005 Attachment 1 – Statement of Work.

4. Replace Amendment 0003 Attachment 3 – Schedule of Supplies with revised Amendment 0005 Attachment 3 – Schedule of Supplies.

5. Replace Exhibit 1 – Contract Data Requirements List with revised Amendment 0005 Exhibit 1 – Contract Data Requirements List.

6. Incorporate Attachment 6 – Wage Determination.

7. Incorporate photographs from the site visit into the solicitation (Note: Secure Package).

8. Incorporate a Site Visit Attendance List.

Contractor Submitted Question Government Response

1. During the Site Visit, the DLA representative referenced evaluation factors and specified how evaluation factors would be rated; i.e., Past Performance Neutral. He also stated that proposals would be evaluated on Program Management, then Integration, then Price. The RFQ was unclear on the order evaluation factors would be rated. Can an amendment address evaluation factor weighs and order? Is Past Performance considered neutral if a company does not have past performance that that is relevant and similar in size and scope?

1. There is no rating of the evaluation factors.

Offerors will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation in the solicitation.

2. During the Site Visit, the DLA representative stated that he would prefer the existing defunct conveyor system and PLCs be updated rather than demolished and that he would entertain proposals offering updates to the existing defunct conveyor

2. CLIN 0001 requires replacement of the controls programming and PLCs for the series 100,200 and 300 conveyors. CLINS 0009 and 0010 were added for corrective maintenance of the systems required to make the systems operational again.

system and PLCs. Can the government clarify the requirement in an amendment?

3. During the Site Visit, the DLA representative stated that the government would provide all parts for PMs performed on the existing conveyor and that the RFQ and SOW would be amended to address the change. Given the FFP nature of this contract, can the government clarify the requirement, what parts the government will provide?

3. CLINS 0009 and 0010 have been set up for corrective maintenance of the series 100, 200 and 300 series conveyors. Refer to SOW paragraph

1.4. The Government will not provide repair

parts.

Reference: SOW paragraph 3.2.3.4

4. During the Site Visit, photos were taken of the subject equipment and space and attendees were told that they would be provided in an amendment. We request an extension to the proposal due date from the date of photo release to allow adequate time to review photos and use the information contained to assist in development of a technical solution and subsequent proposal response.

4. Photos have been supplied with this amendment. The due date has also been extended under amendment 0004 to 30 May 2019.

5. During the Site Visit, several conversations took place between DLA personnel and industry attendees. Can this information be gathered and distributed to bidders in an amendment?

5. All issues are addressed in the attached questions/answers.

6. The Government's requirement states 98% uptime and one (1) hour response time. Will the government consider extending the one (1) hour response time to two (2) hours to allow for traffic, processing through security, etc. given these resources will sit at an off-site contractor location and not a FTE on the Government site?

6. Yes. Refer to revised SOW paragraph 1.2.5 Maintenance.

7. Can the government clarify whether the requirement is to demolish (and replace) the exisiting conveyor and PLC system -or- to repair the existing conveyor and PLC system?

7. The intention is to replace the controls, PLCs and programming and repair the existing binnable conveyor systems.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 1.2.1, 3.1.15.2 (a) (b)

8. Pursuant to the DLA IA Training, Certification, and Workforce Management Program in accordance with DOD Directive 8570.1; can the government verify whether contractor IT staff responsible for building and configuring DLA workstations, control stations and laptops will be required to meet the requirements identified in DoD Directive 8570.01-M and hold an appropriate IAT Level II certification such as GICSP? If not, can the government clarify DLA's requirement related to DoD 8570.01-M relative to work done on this contract?

8. The configuration of the DLA IT workstations is not changing. You are only require to rerun the CAT 6 cabling to from the IT Controller the the workstations if you several the CAT 6 lines during installation of the pallet lines. All terminations of IT Cabling will be performed by DDRT J6 Personnel that are certified for this type of work. The computers supplied by the contractor under this contract will not be connected to the DLA Network. Cyber security references/requirements has been added to paragraph 2.

9. Does DLA require contract staff working on this project to be US Citizens and will they be subject to a background check before being

9. Yes.

allowed access to DLA systems and automation programming?

10. The governments states the contractor shall furnish and install Allen Bradley Programmable Control Logix Controllers (PLCs)… will the government require this work be done by Rockwell trained technicians and/or vendors that are Recognized Rockwell Integrators to ensure a compliant solution and quality control?

10. The programming shall be done by competent PLC Programmers that are qualified to provide a turnkey system when complete.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.1.2.12

11. What are DLAs requirements pursuant to industrial cybersecurity securing both PLC components and affiliated workstations, control stations and laptops? Will the contractor be required to work with DLA's cybersecurity representative to capture information and implement security controls required for system accreditation? Will the contractor be required to utilize an Army Gold Master baseline for laptops, etc.?

11. No and No.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.1.2

12. This section states that Lines 1, @ are ESD lines, Can the government clarify whether all the supplied equipment must be ESD compliant?

12. No. This is not required. Just in this particular area where the ESD workstations are located.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 1.2.2

13. In the Roller Axles paragraph of this section, it states the inner race of the bearing shall be equipped with a set screw and/or shaft cam lock.

Can the government provide guidance on whether it is acceptable for the inner race to be retained (rotate) by the hex axle?

13. Yes.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.2.1

14. In the Drives paragraph of this section, it states pulley diameters, etc. Can the government provide guidance on whether a 1.9” 24vdc motorized roller is acceptable in lieu of conventional drives?

14. Yes. MDR rollers are acceptable.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.2.1

15. This section describes a method of construction using V belt drives. Is a motorized roller acceptable?

15. Yes.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.2.4

16. This section describes a method of construction using V belt drives. Is a motorized roller acceptable?

16. Yes.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.2.5

17. Can the government provide guidane on whether a motorized roller acceptable without a VFD? Note that speed can be altered without using a VFD on motorized roller.

17. MDRs without VFDs are acceptable provided that they are integrated properly with the conveying speeds of the existing system;

however, VFDs are recommended.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.2.6

18. In this section, It says the accumulation line pressures are to be controlled by the inching of the conveyors. Can the government provide guidance on whether controlling the accumulation by fixed zones (not to exceed 15%) is acceptable?

18. Yes. This is acceptable.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.2.7.1

19. This option is to just replace the existing transfers, can we quote replacing mainline conveyor and the transfers?

19. All offerors shall quote to meet the requirements of the SOW. NO alternated offers will be accepted.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.3.2

20. This sections speaks of PM’ing the turntables so that they can be reutilized in the system. Can the governement provide information on where the turntables will be reutilized? Please note that the turntables are not shown on drawings.

20. PM of turntables is not required because they will be removed and disposed of. They will not be reused in the new system.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.4.1

21. Can the government clarify whether an individual drive for each zone with a common controller acceptable instead of a clutch?

21. Yes.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.2.7.2

22. The traversing transporter dock needs to travel 18 feet away from the dock door to mate with a fixed accumulationing conveyor. Is there anything in the concrete floor which interferes with embedding the floor track for the transporter dock conveyors.

22. Refer to revised SOW Paragraph 3.2.6.1. The unit only has to traverse from approximately one foot inside the door to one foot outside the door to mate with the existing transporter truck. The reference to traveling 18 ft. has been deleted.

There are no obstruction to prevent installation of the track.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.6.1

23. What is the clear ceiling height over the planned transporter dock installation?

23. 25 ft.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.6.1

24. Please clarify the statement, the system when installed shall not interfere with forklift travel at any point.

24. The dock height is 48 ins. and the dock height is 24 ins. above floor level.

Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2.2.2.11

25. Concerning the requested PM of series 100, 200 and 300 conveyors in CLIN 0001, can the Government provide a list of what parts need replaced and a list of recommended spare parts that should have been provided with the as-built document.

25. The government does not know what parts need replaced because the PLC program is lost from the PLC because power outages and the panel view is faded away so we can't even start up the series 100 and 20o conveyor until the controls/PLC Programming and Processor are replaced. We do not have a recommended spare parts list because the system is 26 years old.

26. Can replacement parts be provided from a variety of manufacturers?

26. Yes.

27. Can the due date be extended 3 weeks? 27. Refer to Amendment 0004.

28. When will the picture be posted? 28. They will be released with this amendment.

29. Pertaining to the demo of this project, who will be providing the dumpsters and their delivery and removal.

29. The contractor.

30. Are their electrical schematic available for all panels? Circuit breaker types?

30. The electrical schematics are currently not available. The project engineer will search the DDRT as-built records to try to located them the week of 13 May 19. The circuit breakers are square D.

31. Per the SOW, who will be accountable to measure the noise level.

31. The contractor is responsible for compliance with the SOW. The COR will measure the noise level.

32. On-site maintenance training - will this include all electrical wiring.

32. Yes. This includes all modifications made to the system.

33. Please provide drawings for MCPs (Series 100, series 200, and series 300. transporter conveyor controls panels and T-Car control panel.

33. Refer to question no. 33

34. Please indicatevon the MCP (seies 300) the conveyor motors that are operational.

34. The series 300 conveyor is running, used every day and operational. All motors are operational.

35. Please confirm the location of the HMIs. 35. Binnable receiving HMI locations for series 100 and 200 conveyor is in from of the master control panel B-17. The HMI for the series 300 conveyor is in Bay L.5- 21.5. The HMI for the pallet system is in Bay D 18.5; however, the pallet conveyor will be replaced. The HMI for the T- Car is on the T-Car on the face of the control cabinet.

36. What other systems does the PLC/PLC (controlling the series 100, 200 and 300 need to communicate with?

36. The series 100 conveyor does not need to communicate with any other systems. The series 200 and 300 conveyor need to communicate with the tilt tray sorter.

37. Provide information (network diagram) for the LAN cabinet. Are there LAN connections at the Binnable Receiving or Inspection stations.

37. The LAN Cabinet is located in Bay C-22 for the pallet workstations. The CAT 6 cabling will be enclosed in conduit from the 19 pallet conveyor workstations to this cabinet.

Terminations will be Government responsibility.

There are LAN connections at binnable in-check stations and inspection stations but they shall remain in place. A network diagram is not available.

38. Please verify that all motor field disconnects need to be replaced with Knife switch type.

38. For the existing biinable conveyor that remains in place, the motor field disconnects do not need to be replaced. For the new pallet system the disconnects shall be the knife switch type.

39. All equipment shall be taken from the main ellectrical power distribution system in Bays C5- D19 which is 480 volt, 3 phase, 60 HZ.; Can you provide the distance to the various area.

39. The bay designation was a typing error. The bay designation for the electrical panel should read Bay C.5-D19.

40. Can you define tag number C1A, C#A which appear at each of the 19 pallet conveyors at the discharge end.

40. There is no significance to the labels. They were just left over from the original equipment layout and were not removed.

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