B.01SF30-Amendment_0001_W9127N19Q0102_082919.pdf

Offers 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 or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

W9127N

Teresa F. Dailey, Contracting Officer

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to:

1. Answer vendor question in response to solicitation posted on 29 July 2019.

2. Extend proposal due date from 29 August 2019, to 4 September 2019, 4:00pm Pacific.

Please provide revised Proposal by 4 September 2019, 1:00pm Pacific. No other changes are made or implied.

The offeror shall acknowledge this amendment by signing below in Blocks 15A-C.

USACE PORTLAND DISTRICT

333 SW 1ST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204-3440

W9127N19Q0102

08/29/2019

08/29/2019

DAILEY.TERESA.F.1145

794079

Digitally signed by

DAILEY.TERESA.F.1145794079

Date: 2019.08.29 09:41:37 -07'00'

8/29/2019

Response to Questions for

Solicitation W91271N19Q0102

8/29/2019

Question 1: Section 1.1 specifies material to be cold finished. Cold finished rectangular bar stock is not available for this type/size of material. Since perforce all faces of the bars will be machined anyway, can hot rolled material be used? This callout would not be applicable to forged stock, are forgings acceptable?

Answer 1: Hot rolled material may be used. Forged material may be used. Finished product must conform to all other requirements of the solicitation and as noted within these clarifications.

Question 2: Section 1.3 calls for passivation of material if it has been heat treated. Ordinarily passivation is performed after finish machining of the pre-hardened material, not after heat treatment.

Is passivation required for all parts whether heat treated or not?

Answer 2: Passivation should be performed if any portion of the material becomes contaminated regardless of heat treatment.

Question 3: In table 2.1 the term “UNO” is used. What is the meaning of this acronym?

Answer 3: Unless Noted Otherwise (UNO).

Question 4: Section 3.1 calls for government inspection prior to any machining. It may be beneficial for reasons of availability or cost to machine the shoes from round bar stock. Would the inspection take place in the round or after machining the stock to a rectangular shape?

Answer 4: It will be beneficial for the awardee to perform their Quality Control of the material prior to the machining to catch any material that does not meet acceptance criteria. Government inspections in this instance can be performed post-machining, so long as the awardee is aware that any defective material may be rejected by the Government, machined or otherwise.

Question 5: Section 3.2 and sub-paragraphs delineate non-destructive testing specifications for forged and extruded materials only. Is NDT required for hot or cold rolled material? If round bar stock is to be used, and NDT is required, should it be conducted before or after the stock has been machined to rectangular shape?

Answer 5: Yes, NDT will be required for hot or cold rolled material. In this proposed scenario, it may not be feasible to perform NDT efficiently prior to machining due to shape. The awardee may find it beneficial to perform their quality control of the material prior to machining as the Government may reject any defective material, however, the awardee will be responsible to demonstrate compliance with NDT requirements and to deliver a product that is acceptable per the solicitation criteria.

Question 6: Section 3.5 calls for dimensional and hardness testing. Are all 22 shoes to be tested or if a representative sample, what would be an acceptable sample size?

Answer 6: Reference paragraph 3.5.2. The language intends to communicate that the sample size is intended to be per “heat”. Paragraph 1.3 also requires submission of a detailed heat treatment procedure for approval as well as the certified heat treatment reports.

Question 7: Section 3.5.1 calls for dimensional inspection using a CMM. Can inspection be alternately performed using a Laser Tracker? As an August delivery is called for and because many machine shops are not air conditioned and in view of the high ambient temperature being experienced in many parts of the country, the requirement for inspection between 64 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit may be burdensome to this contractor. Can the high temperature limit be waived or raised? Or alternately, can an expansion factor be applied to measurements taken at a higher temperature?

Answer 7: The method for dimensional inspection must be able to verify the dimensions to within the specified tolerances communicated in Tables 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3. A generally available laser tracker does not appear to have the accuracy necessary to achieve verification of stated tolerances. However, dimensional inspection may be performed by alternate means provided the awardee can provide means which will meet or exceed the capabilities required to verify the stated dimensions and tolerances of this solicitation.

Inspection within an ambient temperature environment between 64 degrees Fahrenheit and 72 degrees Fahrenheit is required and will not be waived or modified as proposed.

Question 8: Section 3.5.2 calls for hardness testing. Because of the part size, this would call for the use of a portable hardness tester. ASTM A370 and ASTM E10 standards are cited however commercially available portable hardness testers claim compliance with ASTM A1038 and/or ASTM A956. Would this be acceptable?

Answer 8: Yes, portable hardness testers that comply with ASTM A1038 and/or ASTM A956 is acceptable.

Question 9: We are looking for the possibility of a waiver for a portion of Paragraph 3.3 of the Specifications.

Answer 9: Specifications are intended to present methods by which particular manufacturing processes are to be examined, given that each manufacturing process differs in the inherent defects that may result after completion of that specific manufacturing process. The specifications provided are not intended to limit material or discriminate based only on means of manufacture. Paragraph 3.4 requires the Contractor to include in their Work Plan a detailed Nondestructive Testing (NDT) procedure for approval. Paragraph 5.1 states that the Work Plan is to be provided prior to beginning work. The Contractor's NDT procedure will ultimately be approved via this Work Plan submittal. The specifications establish the minimum criteria for NDT, including individuals performing NDT. If the Contractor can demonstrate alternate means and method that meet or exceed the criteria set forth in the specifications than such alternate means will be considered for approval.