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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

RE: Emsw orth Miter Gate Cylinder supply contract, Pittsburgh, PA 15225-1510.

The purpose of this amendment is to answ er questions received and to extend the due date of the solicitation.

1) The extended date quotes w ill be due 14 September 2022 at 1:00 P.M

2) Any questions received after this amendment w ill be review ed and answ ered at the discretion of Contracting Officer.

See Summary of Changes for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Sep-2022

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 W911WN22Q0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Aug-2022

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 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 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

08-Sep-2022

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PITTSBURGH

ATTN CELRP-CT

W S MOORHEAD FEDERAL BUILDING

1000 LIBERTY AVENUE ROOM 2203

PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4186

W911WN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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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 09-Sep-2022 12:00 PM to 14-Sep-2022 01:00 PM.

The solicitation issue date has changed from 29-Aug-2022 to 16-Aug-2022.

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1: after reviewing the reference drawings the current cylinders installed look to have a 19.00” bore dimension. The specification for this solicitation states the new cylinders are to be 14.00” bore on page 40 of 54 section 2.1.2 Hydraulic Cylinders. Can you please confirm or clarify if we are to bid a 19.00” bore or 14.00” bore design for the cylinders?

A1: The 14 inch bore as noted in the specifications is correct.

Q2: Cylinder specification paragraph 2.1.2 indicates that the cylinders are to have 14-inch bores. Reference drawing O-LEM-22/5.1 indicates that the cylinders are to have 19.015” bores. (Please see below section view from the drawing.) Since the size (force, cost) of a hydraulic cylinder is roughly proportional to the square of its bore diameter, a 19.015” cylinder is roughly twice the size/cost of a 14” bore cylinder of similar length. Given this, we cannot develop a competitive bid without further guidance to reconcile this apparent discrepancy. Can the USACE please advise/confirm the bore diameter requirement?

A2: The 14 inch bore as noted in the specifications is correct.

Q3: Since barrel tubes of appropriate material and sufficient diameter (especially if the bore is 19.015”) are not always easily sourced, we respectfully request a one-week bid due date extension to provide sufficient time to confirm starting material availability and cost once the cylinder bore diameter is confirmed.

A3: The Government has extended to the Solicitation due date to 14 September 2022 at 1:P.M.

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Q4: The still unresolved shocks to the global supply chain (pandemic, Ukraine war) have affected deliveries of raw materials for large diameter hydraulic cylinders. Once we know the exact bore diameter requirement, we will check availability of starting materials. Our experience, however, with similarly sized cylinders this year causes us concern that the 270-day performance period will be difficult to meet. We can, of course, run additional shifts and weekends in an attempt to meet the government’s delivery requirement, but these measures will only work after we receive the starting materials. (The barrel tube is the greatest concern here.) This year, barrels for 18” bore hydraulic cylinders have taken over six months to source – despite expedite fees and other extraordinary measures. Given the time necessary to document the existing cylinders, design and document new cylinders for the Corps’ review/approval, and build/test the new cylinders (even with overtime labor) – we may have a hard time satisfying the currently specified 270-day performance period if the starting materials are as slow to receive as they have been in recent months. We therefore respectfully request an adjustment to the performance period from 270-days to at least 360-days to reflect the unusually long lead-times that now apply to certain steel products. In lieu of a basic performance period extension, other solicitation language that requires diligent contractor progress, but otherwise addresses the current extended lead-times of starting materials, might also work.

A4: Period of performance of 270 days is required to be met for this Government Requirement.

Q5: The specification calls out a 14” bore cylinder, whereas the drawing identifies a 19” bore cylinder. Is the 19” bore being replaced with a 14” bore size? Please advise.

A5: The 14 inch bore as noted in the specifications is correct.

Q6: If you can furnish a drawing of the cylinder unit only (not integrated with surroundings) that would be most helpful.

A6: The provided reference drawings are the only drawings we have of the existing cylinders. As identified in paragraph 1.3 of the SOW, the awarded contractor must verify exact measurements with a site visit at Emsworth Lock and Dam within 30 days after official notice of Contract Award. This will assist the contract with developing fabrication and shop assembly drawings for government review as identified in paragraph 1.6 and on the submittal register.

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