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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

PROJECT: Modular Floating Pontoons PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the due date for quotes to June 7, 2021, 1:00 p.m. Central Time

2. Include the first set of Questions and Answ ers.

3. Modify Scope of Work to add deadline 28 May 2021 1 PM Central Time for question regarding this solicitation.

4. Add FAR 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.

5. FAR 52.252-3, Alternations in Solicitation is updated.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-May-2021

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 W912P521Q0027

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-May-2021

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

27-May-2021

CODE

CELRN-RC-N CONTRACTING BRANCH

110 9TH AVE SOUTH, A405

NASHVILLE TN 37203

W912P5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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W912P521Q0027

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001 Q&A

1. Question: What equipment is going on this platform? The 20’ x 60’ pontoon assembly called out on the notice generally has poor transverse stability, especially with a ramp hanging off the side. I calculate a 3 degree list with the ramp on the side with just the Spudwells, (raised) Spuds, & HPUs on the deck.

Answer: An air curtain burner, 37 foot, 4 inches long by 11 foot, 10 inches wide by 9 foot, 8 inches tall will be set and welded in the center of the 20’ x 60’ foot assembly. The ramp will be only be used in limited specific circumstances: 1) attached to the end for cleaning out ash from the burn box, and 2) attached to the front side when placed next to the shoreline to facilitate loading from land based equipment.

2. Question: Can more information be provided on how the platform will be used?

Answer: See Answer 1.

3. Question: What is the maximum anticipated deck load? Can you give positions where these deck loads will be located?

Answer: The burner weighs 54,600 pounds and will be set in the center of the assembly. See Answer 4 for spud locations. I do not know the weight of the spuds and HPU. The burn box is 27 foot long,10 foot wide and 8 foot tall and will be filled with wood.

4. Question: Where will spuds be located on floating platform?

Answer: The spuds will be placed along a 60 foot side that will be the back side of the burner, equidistant from the centerline and spaced as far apart as the HPU cables will allow.

5. Question: How often is the Loading Ramp being moved? While the Loading Ramp is removable. You will need a crane on shore to remove and reattach the ramp. Spudwells, HPUs, & other equipment on the floating platform may make reattaching ramps cumbersome since the floating platform will have a different draft and will likely be listing.

Answer: See Answer 1 for ramp use.

6. Question: Please confirm Buy America or Buy American requirements do not apply to this RFQ.

Answer: Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies is part of the solicitation. This clause defines the term “domestic end product”. FAR provision 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate was inadvertently left out of the solicitation but will be added by amendment. This provision gives the offeror the opportunity to certify which, if any, end product that does not qualify as domestic by listing the item and its country of origin, for evaluation by the Government under FAR Part 25 procedures.

7. Question: Please confirm USACE will be responsible for unloading trucks and assembling floating platform at Barkley Lock, 758, Barkley Dam Rd., Grand Rivers, KY 42045-9802.

Answer: USACE will be responsible for unloading trucks and assembling the floating platform at Barkley Lock.

8. Question: Please note, as a private company, we do not release executive compensation. Can this requirement be removed from the RFQ?

Answer: FAR Part 4.1403 requires solicitations and contracts with a value of $30,000 or more to include FAR clause 52.204-10, which refers to a company’s SAM registration requirements, which states in part: “As a part of its annual registration requirement in the System for Award Management (SAM) (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.204-7), the Contractor shall report the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated executives for its preceding completed fiscal year, if– (i) In the Contractor’s preceding fiscal year, the Contractor received- (A) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants), cooperative agreements, and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and (B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants), cooperative agreements, and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and (ii) The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to the compensation information, see the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission total compensation filings at http://www.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.)” Please refer to FAR 52.204-10 to see if it is applicable to your organization.

9. Question: I don’t see any specific design or brand call out. Aside from that specified (loading, size, lifting configurations and approximate weights.) are there no other provisions for connection type. IS there any existing units these would need to be compatible with?

Answer: No. This equipment will be used as a stand-alone assembly, never interacting with other modular pontoons.

10. Question: "Will there be any drawings provided for the construction of the pontoons, spuds, or the loading ramp? If not, will there be a requirement for the contractor awarded the contract to submit drawings either upon delivery or prior to the start of construction?"

Answer: No to both questions.

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The West Kentucky Area Office (CELRN-OPW) of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued this solicitation to acquire modular floating pontoons to provide a platform for an air curtain burner that will allow OPW to efficiently dispose of wood flotsam from the Barkley Power Plant intakes.

STANDARDS

All work shall be performed in accordance with OSHA requirements (29 CFR 1926) as well as all requirements under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements

Manual (EM 385-1-1) which is available for download at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

CONTRACTOR QUALITY STANDARDS

All material, machinery and equipment shall be new, of current manufacture and suitable for the marine service intended. Spare parts and service shall be readily obtainable.

All material, unless otherwise specified in these specifications or in the drawings, shall be of commercial quality to ASTM, ANSI, or SAE specifications.

During construction and before delivery, the contractor shall be responsible for protection of all material, equipment, etc., intended for the vessel.

The overweight tolerance of members shall be within the limits defined by the specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials.

All materials shall be free of imperfections due to manufacturing processes and from defects which adversely affect appearance or serviceability.

All plating shall be neatly cut, fitted and welded. All sharp edges or projections which constitute a personnel hazard shall be removed or ground smooth. All notches shall have a radius to prevent stress concentrations.

QUESTIONS

The deadline for questions regarding this solicitation is 26 May 2021 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

AWARD PROCEDURE

The award will be made to the lowest price quote that meets the requirements outlined in this solicitation.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to construct and deliver four modular floating pontoons, four cleats, two spud assemblies with a hydraulic winch, and a detachable ramp to Barkley Lock.

The modular barge units and equipment shall be delivered via truck or barge to the Barkley Lock at the below address:

Barkley Lock

758 Barkley Dam Road

Grand Rivers KY 42045-9802

Delivery shall occur during regular business hours on Monday through Friday from 0700 hrs to 1500 hrs, Central Time.

GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

Two of the modular pontoons shall have the following dimensions:

Length: 40 feet Width: 10 feet Depth: 5 feet

Two of the modular pontoons shall have the following dimensions:

Length: 20 feet Width: 10 feet Depth: 5 feet

Two spud assemblies (spud and spudwell) and a hydraulic winch to raise/lower spuds that attach to the pontoon assembly:

Length: 30 feet Diameter: 20 inches

One loading ramp that can attach to both the long axis of the pontoon assembly, for cleaning out ash from burner, and to the short axis of the pontoon assembly, for loading wood from the shoreline.

Length: 20 feet Width: 10 feet

Four cleats that will be set at the four corners of the 60 feet by 20 feet pontoon assembly.

The pontoons shall be flat on deck with no sheer or camber.

STRUCTURE

The pontoons shall be constructed out of A36 steel. The structural weight of the units shall be approximately 27,000 lbs. for the 40’ by 10’s; approximately 14,700 lbs. for the 20’ by 10’s; approximately 7,800 lbs. for the spud assemblies, and approximately 9,900 lbs. for a loading ramp. Deck structure shall be sized to support a bearing load of 5,000 lbs/sq.ft. Bottom structure shall be sized to support a bearing load of 3,500 lbs/sq.ft. Deck plating shall not be less than 0.25 inch under any circumstance.

COATING SYSTEM

The exterior of the pontoons shall be coated with a paint system of the manufacturer’s choosing. The paint system shall consist of at least a self-priming base coat, and an abrasion resistant top coat.

The contractor shall provide a written, signed statement from the paint manufacturer certifying that all coating application and surface preparation is in accordance with the coating system manufacturer’s requirements for the vessel, and that the coating application meets all requirements in this specification.

HULL OUTFIT & FITTINGS

Each pontoon shall have a single recessed lift shackle located on deck at the center of balance of the pontoon. The structure shall be adequate to lift each pontoon into position using only this lifting shackle.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be 180 calendar days from contract award. Delivery of the pontoons and accessories may occur in phases due to production schedule.

SECURITY

General: All contractors and all associated sub-contractors shall comply with applicable District and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall provide any/all requested information required for background checks, background investigations and/or to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by the District Security Office. Refer to the next paragraph for current background investigation requirements. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Background Investigation Requirements: Since the work to be performed by the Contractor onsite is for 1 to 5 days only the contractors must comply with the site visit request requirements, there is an initial background screening.

Please visit http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Contract-Security-Requirements/

However, Contractor(s) who only arrive on-site to pick up or drop off (i.e. truck drivers) and are there specifically to provide a delivery and/or supply service, there are no investigation requirements. Contractor(s) will be escorted at all times in the restricted area.

Escort Requirements: All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify: The Contractor must pre-screen potential employees to work on this contract using the E-verify Program (http:www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established eligibility requirements. The Contractor must ensure that the employee has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible contract employees must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 01-Jun-2021 10:00 AM to 07-Jun-2021 01:00 PM.

The following have been added by reference:

52.225-1 Buy American--Supplies JAN 2021

The following have been added by full text:

52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021)

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products.

(3) The terms "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Supplies."

(b) Foreign End Products:

Line item No. Country of origin

[List as necessary.]

(c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of provision)

The following have been modified:

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Amendment 0001:

PROJECT: Modular Floating Pontoons PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the due date for quotes to June 7, 2021, 1:00 p.m. Central Time

2. Include the first set of Questions and Answers.

3. Modify Scope of Work to add deadline 28 May 2021 1 PM Central Time for question regarding this solicitation.

4. Add FAR 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.

5. FAR 52.252-3, Alternations in Solicitation is updated.

(End of Summary of Changes)