W912BU-16-R-0048_Amendment_0003.pdf

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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 adress requests for information.

Offerors must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specificed in the soliciation by one of the follow ing methods: in the space provided in the SF33 or by signing block 15 below .

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF

YOUR PROPOSAL.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Jun-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 W912BU-16-R-0048

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-May-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 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

30-Jun-2016

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: AARON SANNUTTI

WANAMAKER BLDG

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W912BU 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912BU-16-R-0048

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been added by full text:

RFI RESPONSES #2

1. Is the Standard from 24 required for above referenced project or can we use our generic surety company form?

In accordance with FAR 28.106-1, Standard Form (SF) 24 shall be used.

2. Background

Solicitation Page 3, SECTION C - Specifications for One Aluminum Hydrographic Surveyboat

1. Overall:

Vessel shall be an aluminum monohull. Vessel shall be arranged with a single level house, twin diesel propulsion engines, generator, and a survey transducer well for single beam surveying. Particulars are delineated below.

Question: Will the government consider a triple screw configuration for this solicitation?

The two screw configuration, as outlined in the solicitation is what is required. Triple screw configuration will NOT be considered acceptable.

3. Background:

Solicitation Page 15, Section 22 - Propulsion System & Extended Warranty

l. Rudders Rudders shall be spade type, with no bottom support. Rudder vertical height shall cover the full propeller diameter. Rudders and rudder stocks shall be sized for 45 degree maximum rudder deflection. Rudders shall be offset from the shaft centerlines to allow for removal of prop shafts without the removal of the rudders"

Question: The above method of shaft removal without dropping the rudder is one method of doing

so. Rudders on propeller shaft centerlines are more efficient than offset rudders. Will the Government accept rudders on centerline, provided the shafts can be removed without removing the rudder?

The government has considered the question above and determined that, in all cases, the solicitation stands as posted.

4. Background:

Solicitation Page 23, Section 32 - Steering Hydraulic Systems:

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"The steering hydraulic system shall be powered by two 120/240 VAC redundant hydraulic power units. Each unit shall have separate: reservoir, hydraulic oil cooler, and steering control valves."

Solicitation Page 16, Section 24 - Generator and AC Electrical:

"a. Generator:

One 120/240 single phase diesel genset shall be provided. The genset shall be sized for the vessel electrical loads."

Question: The USACE is requiring s single generator, but redundancy in steering. If the generator is lost total steering on the vessel, destined for the Lower Mississippi River operations where the currents can be swift, will be lost. Will the USACE consider changing the requirement for a single generator to two generator sets, with paralleling capability, in lieu of a single generator for additional safety and redundancy in vital systems, like steering?

The government has considered the question above and determined that, in all cases, the solicitation stands as posted.

5. Background:

Solicitation Page 15, Section 22 - Propulsion System & Extended Warranty:

"b. Engines:

Wet exhaust systems, with hardcoat insulated engine exhaust risers with water injection. Risers shall extend at least 12 inches above worst case damaged stability equilibrium waterline."

Question: Will the USACE consider a wet exhaust system which come from the engines to a dry muffler followed by a water injection system compliant with this requirement? Such as system is fundamentally fail safe, in case of water injection system stoppage or failure, which has, due to the very high heat of the exhaust, has been known to melt the synthetic exhaust mufflers before the engine overheats and shuts down. Waterlift mufflers are common practice on pleasure vessels, and the suggested method is normally used on hard working work boats. Will the Government accept such an alternate as compliant to the specification?

The government has considered the question above and determined that, in all cases, the solicitation stands as posted.

*After this amendment no further questions will be considered*

(End of Summary of Changes)