SP3300-25-Q-0002 - Amendment 0001.docx

SP3300-25-Q-0002

Amendment 0001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA DISTRIBUTION

430 MIFFLIN AVENUE, SUITE 3102A

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5007

POC: Tom Semones, (717) 770-6482

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

SP3300-25-Q-0002

11/18/2022

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 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 1 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 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor X is not, 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.)

SEE ATTACHED PAGES

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.

BY_________________________________________

BY_________________________________________

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions.

2. Amendment 0001 is hereby incorporated into Request for Quote SP3300-25-Q-0002 and shall become a part of any resultant contract.

3. Answers to vendor’s questions are provided as follows:

Question 1. Could you please teach us the required delivery date?

Answer 1. The delivery date is January 1, 2025

Question 2. License Plate

"Attachment 1" says the following: “The Contractor shall install license plates both front and rear of each vehicle and the completely plates will be forward to the bidder/manufacturer after date of award.”

May I understand this requirement as the following timeline?

- Award

- Contractor (= Bidder) gets the license plate number information from DLA.

(These numbers are not like Japan's standard one (such as "山口501わ2766"), but for the US military base.)

- Contractor manufactures the plates.

- Contractor equips the plates onto trucks.

- Contractor delivers the trucks with License Plate.

If possible, could you please provide an example image of the plate?

Answer 2. The U.S. Government will provide the license plates for each of the vehicles. The plates will be provided as soon as possible.

Question 3. If a fire occurs due to improper inspection using defensive parts by the government, repairs are necessary. Do we have to pay for all costs?

Answer 3. The Government is interpreting this question to mean if a fire occurs while the contractor is inspecting/repairing the truck(s) does the contractor bear the costs. Yes, if a fire occurs while the contractor is inspecting/repairing the truck(s) the contractor is responsible for the costs of the repairs.

Question 4. What is the size of the cargo bed?

Answer 4. 5-ton truck cargo bed – 20 FT 12 IN LG, 7FT 10 IN WD 14-ton truck cargo bed – 31 FT 7 IN LG, 7FT 9 IN WD

Question 5. Can it be a full-wing type?

Answer 5. Yes, in the context of the “wing-type” cargo container covering the entire cargo bed. Please see the attached pictures for your reference.

Question 6. Is a 5-6t or 13-14t load capacity acceptable?

Answer 6. Load capacity should be as below,

· 7,999kg for 5-ton truck

· 9,999kg for 14-ton truck

Question 7. Is the total weight 5-6t or 18-14t based?

Answer 7. The total weight of the truck as below,

· 11 ~ 20-ton for 5-ton truck

· 15 ~ 24-ton for 14-ton truck

Question 8. Is it necessary to perform legal inspections inside the U.S. military?

Answer 8. Inspections will be performed at the contractor’s facility.

Question 9. Is it acceptable to perform the legal inspections outside of the U.S. military?

Answer 9. Inspections will be performed at the contractor’s facility.

Question 10. How should the insurance be arranged?

Answer 10. The U.S. Government is self-insured.

Question 11. Is it acceptable to include the cost of consumable parts such as wipers and tires in the estimate?

Answer 11. Yes, consumable parts should be included in the price.

Question 12. If we are going to put a U.S. military license plate on the vehicle, what will happen to the vehicle inspections, etc.?

Answer 12. Inspections will be performed at the contractor’s facility.

Question 13. Legal inspections are every 3 months.

Answer 13. Inspections will be performed in accordance with Japanese law.