B08 24Q0052 AMENDED SOLICITATION.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the closing date until March 26th @ 4:30 PM EST. Also, update the Specifications in it's entirety - see Specifications Revision 1.

2. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Mar-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W51AA124Q0052

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Mar-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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 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, 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Mar-2024

CODE

ACC-APG TOBYHANNA DIVISION

11 HAP ARNOLD BLVD

TOBYHANNA PA 18466

W51AA1 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W51AA124Q0052

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Mar-2024 04:30 PM to 26-Mar-2024 04:30 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

SPECIFICATIONS REVISION 1

SPECIFICATIONS LIST FOR

FUSION SPLICE KIT

1. Scope

This specification defines the requirements for a new KITCO Fiber Optics, Part Number:

0831-1119 Fusion Splice Kit for the Electronic Fabrication Division.

2. Application

The Fusion Splice Kit along with its accessories will be used to strip, cleave, fuse and protect optical fiber for fiber optic assemblies.

3. Requirements. The fusion splice kit shall be a portable kit with the following features and capabilities:

3.1 Components: - The fusion splice kit shall consist of the following components as a minimum:

- Quad EL Fusion Splicer, 1 Each

- Fiber Holder for 900 Buffered TFOCA/MFOCA, 1 Pair

- Li-ion Battery, 1 Each

- AC Adapter/Power Supply for Fusion Splicer, 1 Each

- Spare Electrodes, 1 Pair

- Electrode Cleaning Disk, 1 Each

- V-Groove Cleaning Brush, 1 Each

- Thermal Stripper, 1 Each

- Precision Cleaver w/allen wrench set, 1 Each

- Battery for Thermal Stripper, 1 Each

- AC Adapter for Thermal Stripper, 1 Each

- Ruggedized Military Grade Transit Case, 1 Each

- Outer Jacket Stripping Tool for MFOCA/TFOCA, 1 Each

- Tool for 900 Buffered Fiber, 1 Each

- Fine Tip Micro Tweezers, 1 Each

- Kevlar Shears, 1 Each

- Channel Lock Pliers, 1 Each

- Lint Free Wipes, 1 Pack

- Canvas Lid Pouch, 1 Each

- 10X Eye Loupe, 1 Each

- Safety Glasses, 1 Pair

- Fiber Optic Cleaning Solution w/pump, 1 Each

- Debris Bottle, 1 Each

- Stainless Steel Ruler, Metric/English 12”, 1 Each

- Visual Fault Locator, 1 Each

- Permanent Outer Jacket Protection, 8 Each

- Fusion Splice Sleaves, Quad, 1 pack of 25

- Slime Jaw Adjustable Wrench, 1 Each

- Permanent Marker, Silver, 1 Each

- Permanent Marker, Black, 1 Each

- AC Power Adapter Kit for World Wide Use, 1 Each

- Kit Key, 1 Each

3.2 Capabilities:

- The fusion shall be capable of fusion splicing four TFOCA or MFOCA fibers simultaneously.

- The fusion splicer shall provide user a means to thermally-strip, cleave, arc check, fusion splice and protect with glass protection sleeves on four fibers at the same time.

- The fusion splicer shall accommodate any combination of multimode and/or single mode fiber from 250 um to 900 um.

3.3 Machine Size: The fusion splicing kit shall not require a foot print greater than 26” by 24” so that it can be set-up and used on a standard depot work table which is 72”wide x 36” deep.

3.4 Utilities: The fusion splice kit shall operate on 120 VAC, single phase, 60 cycle power.

The fusion splice kit shall rely on regular shop air if it has a compressed air requirement. Shop air is approximately 90-100 PSI.

4. Safety The fusion splicer and its accessories shall have all the appropriate caution/warning labels and tags to notify users of hazards associated with operating the splicer and its accessories.

Manuals/instructions shall also provide the necessary warnings to provide users with the safe operating procedures and functions.

5. Documentation The contractor shall provide commercial manuals/instructions for the fusion splicer and the accessories such as the TFOCA jacket stripper, JPS-400 Plus and visual fault locator. The kit shall include a “kit key” to aid user when it is necessary to replenish the consumable items and other items if they need to be replaced. This documentation shall be provided at the same time as the kit delivery.

6. Warranty

The equipment furnished under this specification shall be warranted for parts and labor for a minimum of 1 year from the date of acceptance. IN THE CASE OF ANY COMPONENTS OR

SUBSYSTEMS WHICH COME WITH A WARRANTY FROM THE MANUFACTURE

THAT IS LONGER THAN A YEAR, THAT WARRANTY WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE

GOVERNMENT WITH THE OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. THE EXISTANCE

OF WARRANTIES FOR COMPONENTS OR SUBSYSTEMS WHICH HAVE A DURATION

OF LONGER THAN ONE YEAR IN NO WAY NEGATES OR DIMINISHES THE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR PROVIDING WARRANTY OF THOSE

COMPONENTS OR SUBSYSTEMS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE

OF ACCEPTANCE. There shall be single contractor accountability to prevent confusion of responsibility if a problem or breakdown occurs.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. INTRODUCTION: This acquisition is for one (1) Firm Fixed Price supply purchase order/contract and will be conducted as a Brand Name Only requirement, pursued in accordance with, (IAW), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services), and Parts 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), and Parts 19 (Small Business Programs). The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred for the contractors’ time or materials expended in preparing an offer for this solicitation.

1.1. To receive an award, the contractor must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov . Prospective offerors must be found to be responsible in accordance with (IAW) FAR 9.1 and have no delinquent federal debt.

1.2. Offers will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, as it is contained within this SF1449 solicitation document.

1.3. Offers submitted on a basis other than F.O.B. Destination may be rejected as nonresponsive.

1.4. Failure to follow the instructions within this addendum may render your proposal nonresponsive. (Refer to paragraph 4.2.1. of this Addendum for itemized requirements.)

1.5. The resultant award will be NET 30 Days via Combination (COMBO) Invoice & Receiving Report submitted by the Contractor into Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) IAW DFARS Clause 252.232-7006.

2. RFQ ATTACHMENTS: The following list of documents, though not physically attached to this SF1449 document, are hereby incorporated as part of this RFQ and resultant award, as applicable.

Attachment 1 – S (Specifications Revision 1) Attachment 2 – BNLS (Brand Name Limited Source Justification – KITCO Fiber Optics)

3. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award a purchase order without discussions. Offerors should provide their best, complete proposal upon initial submission. The Government reserves the right to hold discussions if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

4. CONTRACTOR / OFFEROR SUBMISSION(S): The Government will not consider submissions that were delayed, or otherwise not timely delivered to the Purchasing Agent’s email inbox, due to complications with the contractor’s or the Government’s service providers, to include email maintenance, firewall, delivery to any other email inbox, (i.e., junk folder, spam folder, etc.). Contractors should anticipate delays in transmission and are advised to plan ahead and begin transmitting their submission in enough time to ensure successful delivery prior to the submission deadline. If the contractor does not receive written confirmation of receipt from the purchasing agent, (via “Read Receipt” or manual reply to acknowledge receipt), before the established deadline, it is the responsibility of the contractor to contact the purchasing agent), to confirm that their email submission was received.

4.1. QUESTIONS – All questions and requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing, via email, ONLY to the purchasing agent identified in paragraph (para) 4.2 of this addendum. The open period for submitting questions firmly ends at 4:30 PM (EST), 3 calendar days prior to the closing date of this solicitation. If received after this time and date, questions may remain as unanswered.

4.1.1. Answers will be consolidated and posted ONLY to https://SAM.gov in the form of Questions and Answers, and/or, if required, an amendment to the solicitation.

4.2. OFFERS / QUOTATIONS – Only electronic offers will be accepted. Hardcopy offers will not be accepted.

Parties interested in responding to this RFQ shall submit their complete offer electronically before the closing date and time, (specified in Block 8 of this SF1449), via email to the purchasing agent, kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil Offers NOT submitted by the closing date and time may be deemed unresponsive by the Contracting Officer. If an offer is deemed as unresponsive, it may not be evaluated or further considered by the Government.

4.2.1. QUOTE REQUIREMENTS – VENDORS SUBMITTING A QUOTE SHALL:

Include the Notice ID/RFQ # W51AA1-24-Q-0052 in the subject line of the email, and, Provide their SAM Unique Entity ID (UEID), either on the quote or in the body of the email, and, Specify/Confirm on the quote the brand, make, model, part number, (as applicable) of the offered item, and, Complete and submit with the quote, Page 1 of this Standard Form (SF) 1449 this document, with Block 17 filled in, and Blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c filled in and SIGNED by a company official that is authorized to contractually bind the company, and, Complete and submit with quote, any/all applicable provisions and/or clauses attached in full text form to this

RFQ SF1449 document. (Note: Offeror may skip ONLY the provisions/clauses that are already completed within their currently active SAM.GOV profile with their quote submission.)

Acknowledge all, (if any), amendments to this solicitation by completing and signing page 1 of the SF30 document and including 1 copy of the signed amendment with the quote. (Note: In the event that an amendment is executed and posted AFTER an offer is submitted, the contractor need not resubmit the ENTIRE package AGAIN. ONLY the signed SF30 amendment to show acknowledgement is required. If additional documents and/or information is required to be submitted as a result of the amendment, it will be stated within the SF30 amendment and shall be submitted by the offeror accordingly.)

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The following have been deleted:

SPECIFICATIONS

(End of Summary of Changes)