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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 extend the post Q&A, and extend the closing date and time 29 April 2020 at 2PM CDT

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 21-Apr-2020

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 W912ES20T0040

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Mar-2020

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

21-Apr-2020

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912ES20T0040

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 17-Apr-2020 10:00 AM to 29-Apr-2020 02:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

Q & A

W912ES20T0040 Q&A

2.1.1 – It appears overall length tolerance for the chain assemblies are waived, though pairs will be established from the closest length chains. Is this accurate? The drawing for the 1-1/2 chain assembly still notes “matched pairs”.

Yes, you are understanding this correctly. I believe the question is regarding the 1-1/4” chain and not 1-1/2” as indicated. The term “matched pair” refers to “the pairs of chains matched to the closest lengths.” The term “matched pair” is no longer used on the 1-1/2” chain drawings because pairing is not required for these chains. Per 3.1.2, 1-1/2” chain must also be measured and tagged, but they don’t need to be “paired.”

2.2.2.2, 2.2.2.3 – certs will be provided from the original chain manufacturer for the chain lots used, which will indicate break force testing, elongation, etc. Will break force and elongation testing need done again? No, the certs will serve as proof of meeting these requirements. No additional tests need be done.

2.5 – end links and pear links will be proof tested as assembled when the assemblies are proof tested. These would not be proof tested individually. Is this acceptable? Yes, that was the intent—there would be no way to test these individually because they will be assembled onto the chain. This is acceptable.

3.1.1, 3.1.2 – We certainly do not have 60’ of head room, nor would any other potential manufacturer I’m aware of.

The only way to accomplish this type of measurement would be to rent a large, portable crane to come to the facility to hang the chains. This may need done twice – once as the chain lengths are cut, and again after chains are finished and tested, before identification. Is this what is reasonably expected? Yes.

3.2 - Last sentence – Protect the equipment……………. We could plan to ship in wooden crates but I’m not sure what type of corrosion protection is reasonably applied to chains this size. We would typically ship chains with shot blast finish but I’m not sure these would fit in our large shot blast machine. They will not deteriorate or degrade in storage but some corrosion could be possible. Aren’t they going into the water anyway? Correct. Shipped in wooden crates is acceptable.

1-1/4 chain drawing – tolerance questions / comments:

1.5” dia. Connecting link between chain and pear master – The 6.25” length dim. Has a tolerance of +/- .040”. This is not critical and too tight. I would think could be made a ref. dim. Same with the inside width. These are not critical—they were from the original supply Contract as-builts (I assume they were some manufacturer’s standard product dimensions). These can be considered reference dimensions.

Chain inside length – our chain has a nominal IL of 3.78”, which does not fall within the spec as currently drawn.

Again, these are from the original supply Contract as-builts and were probably some manufacturer’s standard dimensions at the time. Your IL of 3.78” meets the requirements for Grade 80 chain and is acceptable.

1-1/2 chains – tolerance questions / comments:

Chain inside length – our chain has an IL of 4.49”, which does not fall within the spec as currently drawn. Similar to above, this is acceptable.

LD2-12-19 oblong end link – is the 5.375” outside width critical? This dimension is critical since this is the end that connects to the hoist drum.

All chain lengths – With our nominal chain link lengths, and the products requiring either an odd or even link count, I am assuming we would settle on a link count that is longer rather than shorter than the chain assemblies nominal target lengths? Is this correct? Correct.

3.2 refers to crates. Another option would be 1 chain per sealed 55 gal steel drum, with lid labeled. Would this be acceptable as well? Absolutely-- 55 gallon drums are fine.

Attachment B Page 6 – The “Connection Bolt & Adjusting Nut for Mark No’s LD4-ALL & LD5-ALL” reference the threads as “S.A.E. STD”, may this be assumed to be a 2-8 UN thread per ASME B1.1? Response: Yes, 2-8 UN is acceptable.

2.2.3 Chain Marking – ASTM A391 does not allow chains to be marked using indented characters. May a manufacturer typical marking per ASTM A391 be applied to the chains? Response: Correct. Mark chain per ASTM A391 (Body chain links shall not be marked with indented characters). The language in the SOW must have been a carryover from an older spec.

The following have been modified:

NOTES TO QUOTERS

Please submit all questions in writing to Terry Zenker, Contract Specialist at:

terry.g.zenker@usace.army.mil (questions close 10 business days prior to closing date stated in solicitaion)

QUESTIONS CLOSE ON 4/23/20 at 12 PM (NOON) CDT

Please submit your quote as a PDF attachment to an email (preferred) sent to Terry.g.zenker@usace.army.mil or by mail/courier to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn:

Contracting (Terry Zenker) 180 5th Street East, STE 700 St. Paul, MN 55101-1678

As a component of the U.S. Government, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exempt from Federal, State and Local taxes, including sales taxes. Per FAR Clause 52.212-4)(k) The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State and local taxes and duties

All item pricing shall include shipping (FOB destination) and shall not have a separate line for shipping costs.

Offeror must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) https://www.sam.gov to include the FAR and DFARS Reps and Certs sections with the NAICS code applicable to the solicitation. For assistance with SAM, please contact:

SAM by GSA Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8am to 8pm ET

U.S. Calls 866-606-8220, Service desk website: http://www.fsd.gov/

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