Amendment_0002.pdf

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

The purpose of this Amendment is as follow s:

a) To continuously provide questions and answ ers. See continuation page.

b) To provide a copy of the attached signed-in sheet regarding the site visit.

c) To extend submission of the questions from 17 April to 20 April 2018, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time (ET).

d) Proposal(s) due date remains unchanged as May 04, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. ET.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Apr-2018

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 W56ZTN-18-T-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Apr-2018

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 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

18-Apr-2018

CODE

ACC-APG - GARRISON DIVISION (W56ZTN)

ACC-APG GARRISON DIVISION

BLDG 6001

6565 SURVEILLANCE LOOP

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005-3013

W56ZTN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W56ZTN-18-T-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002 TEXT

Questions and Answers (Q&A) are as follows:

Questions #1, #2, and #3: See Amendment 0001 which was released in FedBizOpps on 13 April 2018.

Question #4: Who was this contract awarded to for the previous contract(s)?

Answer #4: See Answer #3.

Question #5: How old are these carbon vessels?

Answer #5: The 5 original vessels were installed in 1993. They are 25 years old. The six newer vessels were installed in 2003. They are 15 years old.

Question #6: In the RFP is mentions that the “carbon lasts about 2 years.” Does this mean that there will be multiple tests run before a scheduled change-out each year?

Answer #6: Only one change event is planned per year of either 5 or 6 vessels. Multiple vessels (typically 3) are sampled to ensure a representative sample of the spent carbon for the regeneration approval process. Incoming carbon is also sampled for specification compliance during the change-out event.

Question #7: What was the analysis reporting of the condition of the carbon over the last contract? Hazardous/Non- Hazardous?

Answer #7: Non Hazardous.

Question #8: Was there ever any repairs performed on the tanks, gaskets and/or internals?

Answer #8: Other than a little exterior touch-up painting, no repairs have been performed. The gaskets are routinely replaced when the top ports are opened during carbon change-outs.

Question #9: Can the make-up be an American (USA) produced carbon?

Answer #9: Specifications and Federal requirements call for American produced carbon.

Question #10: Was there ever an incidence where the complete load of spent carbon was rejected due to the condition of the carbon (Hazardous)? Or, carbon specifications, ie… hardness, activity level?

Answer #10: Spent carbon has been rejected in the past for regeneration purposes, but not for being hazardous or specification failure. Both incoming and spent carbon is sampled.

Question #11: Is this a firm fixed price contract?

W56ZTN-18-T-0003

Answer #11: See the solicitation requirement.

Question #12: How does the current suppling company qualify as a small business? They are part of a huge conglomerate worth more than the $20M "small business" stipulation. In addition, their "parent company" is a foreign entity.

Answer #12: Please contact the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at https://www.sba.gov/

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