SOL_AMENDMENT_W911N2-18-R-0033-0001.pdf

JONATHAN CARROLL

LETTERKENNY CONTRACTING OFFICE

1 OVERCASH AVE., CCAM-ALK

717-267-8357

CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201-4150

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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

The purpose of this amendment is to answ er questions.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22-Aug-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 W911N218R0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Aug-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, X 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

22-Aug-2018

CODE

LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT

LETTERKENNY CONTRACTING OFFICE - ACC

1 OVERCASH AVENUE, ATTN: CCAM-ALK, BLDG 2S

CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201-4150

W911N2 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W911N2

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911N218R0033

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:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. The subject solicitation for a 200KW Rotary Frequency Converter is a Small Business Set Aside and specifies on page (7) that "The contractor shall be a company that specializes in 400Hz design and shall have a quality program certified to ISO 9001".

There are not many Rotary Frequency Converter manufacturers in the US with ******* being one of perhaps two actual produces of such equipment. ****** is a small business with a quality system that follows ISO 9001 procedures, but it has not yet been submitted for certification.

********* is a leading engineering and manufacturing firm that does extensive work for the US Government and Military. We have established a reputation for quality and performance over the past 50 years. During this time, we have been selected to work on thousands of projects. ****** has designed, built and installed rotary equipment for Fort Belvoir, Holloman AFB and even for Letterkenny. Most recently, we just finished designing and building two 625KW MG Sets and a 725KW MG Set for a Naval test site and last week we shipped a 313KW MG Set and a 100KW M-G Set for another Military requirement.

Removing the ISO 9001 requirement, which serves to limit competition in a very small manufacturing base, would serve the Government’s best interest more so than keeping it in place. For example, back in 2012 Letterkenny went out for five 150KW Rotary Frequency Converters on Solicitation W911N2-12-R-0025 and an award was made for a price of *******. ******* bid ********* for all five, but we did not meet the ISO 9001 restriction so the Government ended up paying ******* or ******* more.

Thank you for consideration of this request to remove the ISO 9001 requirement which unnecessarily restricts free and open competition in a relatively small industry.

A1. Letterkenny has adopted quality management procedures, a total business philosophy that provides guidance and tools to ensure LEAD’s products and services consistently meet customer’s requirement and that quality is consistently improved.

Letterkenny is requiring ISO 9001 certification, because it ensures that another entity has verified the manufacturing processes of the contractor building this Motor-Gen Set. Letterkenny does not have a way of evaluating ISO 9001 procedures, which is why we require a certification.

Q2. The specification states requirement for 200kW with 125% overload capability. The specification provided appears to be a proprietary specification, is 200kW representative of standard size equipment or representative of the tested load requirements? What is the required load?

A2. - This is a very normal specification. We require 200 kW, 208 VAC, 400 Hz continuous, with the capability to have momentary surges up to 25% higher.

Q3. UFGS typically recommend use of solid state frequency converters (SSFC) for replacement of MG Sets. Can a Solid State Frequency Converter be approved in lieu of MG Set requested?

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A3. We are not trying to replace a MG set. We are trying to procure a new one, so no a SSFC cannot be approved in lieu of a MG set.

Q4. In the specifications you inform us that you desire installation for the 200kw generator, however you supply no plans, do you want us to supply only? A4. Letterkenny does not have a plan of the building this will be installed. A site visit is being provided and the unit shall not exceed the following dimensions, with a 3 FT access area around the unit. No greater than: 8 x 4 FT footprint, 8 FT tall, and 1200 LBS. Letterkenny will ensure there will be enough space in the building to meet these dimensions.

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