Amendment 0003.pdf

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.

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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of theoffer submitted;

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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)

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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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0003 16 DEC 2025

W912DS

W2SD ENDIST NEW YORK

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 26 FEDERAL PLAZA ROOM 16 300

NEW YORK, NY 10278-0004

UNITED STATES

ORLANDO NIEVES, EMAIL: ORLANDO.NIEVES@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE:

(917) 790-8078

SCD: PAS:

W912DS26RA002

01 DEC 2025

SEE CONTINUATION

See Schedule

MATTHEW LUBIAK

16 DEC 2025

SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of Amendment 0003: Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

1) Offers due date remains 05-Jan-2026.

2) Respond to Offers Request for Information. For information only.

NOTE: Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by date specified in the bid (or as amended) by one of the following methods:

In the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, or by signing block 15 below. FAILURE TO

ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY

DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THELATE BID, LATE MODIFICATION OF BID, OR LATE

WITHDRAWAL OF BID (FAR 14.304)

W912DS26RA0020003

AFO BARGE SANDBLASTING AND REPAINTING

W912DS26R 002

Amendment 0003

OFFER'S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY

(Questions that may be of general interest to all Offers and/or the Government and that are not readily answered by the proceeding changes will appear below. These questions may have been paraphrased or altered to represent several questions regarding the same subject and/or simply revised to clarify and simplify the question(s).

Questions and answers are issued to the bidders "For Information Only" and do not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.)

Question 1: What is the physical address for the location of the Sectional Barge?

This is needed to determine the cost of transport to and from.

Answer 1: 1 Bond Street, Troy, NY 12180

Question 2: Will the District be supplying any crane support for loading and off loading of the Section Barge sections?

Answer 2: A government-furnished crane and operator will be responsible for the loading and unloading of equipment during pickup and delivery at the Albany Field Office. The Contractor is responsible for securing barge sections for transport and manage the loading and unloading at its facility.

Question 3: During which phase of work will the leak test be performed.

Generally, these would happen before sandblasting and after repairs to maintain sandblasting timelines. Please provide guidance.

Answer 3: As stated in the Statement of Work, "Upon completion of repair work, each unit shall be leak tested utilizing the manufacturer leak testing procedures outlined in attachment B"

Question 4: Are the welding requirements of (20LF) and plate repair of 8sqft) per section and piece? Or over the entire Sectional Barge?

Answer 4: Over the entire Sectional Barge system.

Question 5: Will the finished barge sections and pieces need any stenciling/logos or other information for completion?

Answer 5: No stenciling or logos are required.

Question 6:

Specification Section 1.3.1 - General Requirements states:

"Fabricate work in an AISC Certified Fabrication Plant, Category BU. Erect work by an AISC Certified Erector, Category CSE."

This language appears to require that all fabrication and erection be performed by AISC-certified entities.

Clarification Requested:

Please confirm whether AISC Certification is strictly required, or if the intent of the specification is that fabrication and erection be performed by firms capable of meeting the same quality standards outlined in AWS D1.1/D1.3/D1.4 and the project specifications.

Reason for Request:

The specification does not state whether alternate qualifications may be accepted, nor does it outline a waiver process. Clarification is required to ensure bid compliance and proper selection of subcontractors.

Requested Response:

Please provide written confirmation of one of the following:

1. AISC BU and CSE Certification is mandatory, with no substitution, OR

2. A non-AISC fabricator/erector may be accepted if they meet all AWS and project-specific welding qualification requirements.

Answer 6: For this contract, A non-AISC fabricator/erector may be accepted if they meet all AWS and project-specific welding qualification requirements.