W911QY-16-R-0008-0002.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 reason for this amendment is to update the solicitation based on questions and answ ers.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Mar-2016

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 W911QY-16-R-0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Feb-2016

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

17-Mar-2016

CODE

W6QK ACC-APG NATICK

CONTRACTING DIVISION

BLDG 1 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5011

W911QY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911QY-16-R-0008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been modified:

SUPPLEMENTAL

A-1. The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division on behalf of Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PdM FSS) has a requirement for the Extracted High and Low Speed Container Delivery System (EHLSCDS) which is a significant evolution of the current Container Delivery System (CDS) method of airdrop.

A-2. The Government anticipates awarding one Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Operation Test & Production. Funds will be obligated for quantities ordered upon issuance of Delivery Orders and not by the basic contract. The contract guaranteed minimum is $375,000.00. The contract maximum shall not exceed $6,000,000.00. Total contract period will be Five (5) years from date of contract award. Ordering Periods consist of the following CLINS:

Period CLIN Period ADC= After Date of Contract Base Period: 0001 through 0009 Date of Contract Award through 365 calendar days First Option Period: 1001 through 1008 366 days ADC through 730 calendar days Second Option Period: 2001 through 2007 731 days ADC through 1095 calendar days Third Option Period: 3001 through 3005 1096 days ADC through 1460 calendar days Fourth Option Period: 4001 through 4005 1461 days ADC through 1825 calendar days

A-3. This acquisition is for a 100% Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 314999, and the size standard is 500 employees.

A-4. DFARS Clauses 252.211-7006 Passive Radio Frequency Identification (PRFID) and 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUIDV) apply and are incorporated in Section I of the solicitation.

A-5. DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Berry Amendment) applies to the resultant contract.

A-6. This requirement is subject to the availability of funds. Proposals shall be valid for at least 120 days.

Please annotate the last day the proposal will be valid. Firms will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with their proposal preparation.

A-7. The solicitation Attachments listed in Section J, may be downloaded from the Federal Business Opportunities website https://www.fbo.gov/ . Electronic and faxed proposals will NOT be accepted. See Section L.6.2.

A-8. Offerors may access http://www.assistdocs.com herein for all Mil-STD’s referenced in this document for complete up to date information.

A-9. Proposals shall be addressed to the following:

Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground

Natick Contracting Division (CCAP-SCN) Bldg 1, 3rd Floor ATTN: Safouane Elalaoui Subject: W911QY-16-R-0008 15 General Greene Ave Natick, MA 01760

A-10. Questions shall be submitted to Safoune Elalaoui via email (safouane.elalaoui.civ@mail.mil) 20 days prior to Request for Proposal closing date. The Government will provide its response through FBO.gov. The Government will not guarantee a response to any question and/or clarifications after the submission deadline. No telephone questions will be accepted.

A-11 Solicitation Questions and Answers

Question 1: On page 39, FAR 52.253-1 is listed twice. Are there two different clauses or was this a typo?

Answer: The duplicate clause has been removed.

Question 2: On page 45, Attachment #7 was not provided with the drawing documents. Is it a separate download?

Answer: Attachment #7 has been deleted from the “List of Attachments”. This is a Parachute Industry Association (PIA) drawing/specification that is copyrighted and must be obtained via the PIA website.

Reproduction/distribution by the government is not authorized.

Question 3: On page 45, Attachment #11 states 1 page but is actually 2 pages.

Answer: This was corrected to show two pages

Question 4: On page 45, Attachment #19 was not provided with the drawing documents. Is it a separate download?

Answer: Attachment #19 has been deleted from the “List of Attachments”. This is a Parachute Industry Association (PIA) drawing/specification that is copyrighted and must be obtained via the PIA website.

Reproduction/distribution by the government not authorized.

Question 5: Drawing 11-1-9549 (Container, Aerial Delivery, A-24, Drawing List) was provided but is not on the attachment list.

Answer: Drawing 11-1-9549 has been added as attachment #16

Question 6: Drawing 11-1-9533 (Belly Band Containment Panel, Container Delivery System) was provided but is not on the attachment list, and does not have a PL sheet.

Answer: This has been added to the attachment list (#32) and there are no parts list sheets. All parts are listed on the basic drawing 11-1-9533.

Question 7: On page 47, FAR 52.219-18 States that this solicitation is limited to eligible SBA 8(a) businesses only.

Is that correct?

Answer: The solicitation is a 100% SB set-aside and not limited to SBA 8(a) businesses only. The clause has been removed.

Question 8: On page 67, the first sentence states that attachment 1 of section J should be the “EHLSCDS Performance Document” however in section J attachment 1 is “Canopy. 45’, DIA, TYPE G-15; DRAWING LIST”.

Is the “EHLSCDS Performance Document” missing or is it incorporated into the solicitation in another section?

Answer: Section L.6.3.1. has been changed to read “…the EHLSCDS technical drawings (Attachment 1 through 32 of Section J of this RFP).”

Question 9: Drawing 66D1659 shows where item (-9) label is to be located, and note 17 tell the materials to use but I cannot find the information that should be printed on the label.

Answer: Label should have Cage Code, Part Number and Date of Manufacture (Month, Year).

Question 10: Drawings 11-1-219 and 68C380 both show the location of marking, how, and with what ink, but also do not specify what information is to be marked.

Answer: Label should have Cage Code, Part Number and Date of Manufacture (Month, Year).

Question 11: Drawing 68C380 Note 6 is a bit difficult to read. For (-2) is the webbing VIII or XIII? For (-3) is the webbing IV or XV?

Answer: Attached Drawing 68C380 revision f, which is typed. For (-2) the webbing is type VIII and for (-3) the webbing is type IV.

Question 12: Drawing 11-1-9533 Item 1 states the material is "Cloth, Duck, Cotton", but the description in the SOW sec 1.3.4 states "...is constructed using ballistic nylon...". Is this item made with Cotton or Nylon material?

Answer: This item is made with nylon material.

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