TAB 10 - AMENDMENT 0001 SP330025Q0271.pdf

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 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 electronic communication 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 YO UR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date spec ified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to the questions received from interested contractors. See continuation text below.

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)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE SP3300 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Acquisition Operations (J7) 430 Mifflin Avenue, Suite 3102A New Cumberland, PA 17070-5008

Heather Abbey Phone: 717-770-5530 E-Mail:Heather.Abbey@dla.mil

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

SP3300-25-Q-0271

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

8/14/2025

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

(X)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

8/26/2025

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

X mailto:Steven.Lesh@dla.mil

DDNV Battery Solicitation

Question SP3300-25-Q-0271

Question 1 - Gel batteries are older technology. There are manufacturers who make them but most have moved on to better more efficient ways and will encourage you to use another product. Would these batteries be used in a heavy duty use application, meaning run for 3 shifts? If not we would recommend Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL). This technology was designed for the US Navy and they’ve been using it for 10+ years. Sealed, maintenance-free, still 99% recyclable. Would this be an acceptable alternative?

Answer 1 - I did some research on the TPPL industrial battery. From what I have concluded from it, the product the vendor is suggesting is an acceptable alternative.

Question 2 - What are the average annual usage hours of the lifts that these batteries are going into?

Answer 2 - The average annual usage is between 200 to 300 for the HYSTER model lifts. The average annual for the Raymond’s is 100 to 200.

Question 3 - Do the chargers for these batteries use 480 VAC 3-phase electric?

Answer 3 - Between 208V and 480V depending on the building they’re installed in.

Question 4 - Is it possible to confirm the make / model and ability to adjust programming on the existing chargers?

Answer 4 - Yes. We have the programming capabilities to do so. Please see attachments for data tags.

Question 5 - Would it be possible for a representative of the manufacturer of the battery we plan on quoting to speak with the end user regarding these questions?

Answer 5 - I, Heather Abbey, will be fielding all questions for this requirement.

Question 6 - Do they have current chargers for these trucks. I will need the information charger. We need this to ensure the chargers are going to be compatible with the batteries.

Answer 6 - Yes. Please see attached data tags.

Question 7 - Can you get pictures of the data tags in the chargers?

Answer 7 - Yes. Please see attached data tags.

Question 8 - Our vendor has asked to either (1) conduct a brief site visit or (2) speak with an on-site supervisor before finalizing charger specifications. Their rationale:

• Verify the facility’s power configuration (e.g., availability of 3-phase 208/240 VAC).

• Confirm expected forklift usage (whether it exceeds ~2,500 operating hours/year).

These details affect the safe, correct selection of battery/charger technology.

Answer 8 - No site visits or contacting the customer is permitted.

Question 9 - Is a site visit permissible for this requirement?

Answer 9 - No site visits are permitted.

Question 10 - If not, may we coordinate a short call with the facility POC to confirm power and usage details?

Answer 10 - Contacting the customer is not permitted.

Question 11 - If a POC is available, could you share their contact information, or would you prefer that we route questions through you?

Answer 11 - I, Heather Abbey, will be fielding all questions for this requirement.

Question 12 - Does the facility have 3 Phase 480VAC Power? This is key as the chargers cannot be changed once they arrive on site.

Answer 12 - Between 208V and 480V depending on the building they’re installed in.

Question 13 - If the facility does have 3 phase 480VAC Power, do they currently have x7 hookups for the x7 chargers? Not having enough hookups can add a substantial amount of expense for electricians to add them, even if the building has the correct power.

Answer 13 - We have enough chargers for the batteries being asked for. The lifts do not operate all in the same building. And are spread out to various other buildings.

Question 14 - How many annual truck hours does the facility average? For GEL/Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) type batteries (both are zero watering batteries), anything over 2500 annual hours may be to much for the chargers to keep the fleet running.

Answer 14 - The average annual usage is between 200 to 300 for the HYSTER model lifts.

The average annual for the Raymond’s is 100 to 200.

Question 15 - Are there any security requirements concerning Bluetooth devices on the chargers/batteries? I know some facilities for security reasons cannot have any type of wireless smart features on the batteries & chargers. If you cannot have that for security reasons, Gel/TPPL batteries can still be provided, but will have to be reconfigured without the smart Bluetooth devices.

Answer 15 - Yes. There are security requirements and Bluetooth devices on batteries are not advised for this requirement.