W912PB24R3055 Amendment-0002.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 answ er questions received from Industry. See summary of changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Apr-2024

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 W912PB24R3055

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Mar-2024

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

04-Apr-2024

CODE

RCO BAVARIA

AMERIKANISCHE BESCHAFFUNGSSTELLE

GEB 542

92655 GRAFENWOEHR LAGER

GERMANY

W912PB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912PB24R3055

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

Summary of Changes The following questions were received from Industry. Answers are provided below.

1) Solicitation – Page 36 ‐ Factor 1: Technical:

According to subfactor 1, is it correct that the supplier must currently have a valid ISO 9001 QM certificate?

Answer: Yes, the company must currently have a valid ISO 9001 QM certificate.

2) Solicitation – Page 36 ‐ Factor 1: Technical:

According to subfactor 2, is it correct that the supplier must currently have a valid ISO 14001 EMS certificate.

Answer: Yes, Yes, the company must currently have a valid ISO 14001 EMS certificate.

3) PWS – Page 8:

According to PWS 2.4.3.2, is it correct that the Site Foreman (SF) must be available to the US Government 24/7?

Answer: Correct, SF shall be available as defined in PWS 2.4.3.2

4) PWS – Page 8:

According to PWS 2.4.3.4, is it correct that the CM and SF must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in performing maintenance, safety inspection or repair work on crane systems?

Answer: Correct, minimum experience of 3 or more years is absolutely required.

5) PWS – Page 8:

According to PWS 2.4.3.4, is it correct that the CM and SF must be able to speak, read and understand English to the extent that they can actively participate in discussions and suggest solutions, even in unfamiliar technical discussions.

Answer: Correct, communication in English with regard to the US Government Crane Contract is mandatory.

6) PWS – Page 8:

Is it correct that, according to PWS 2.4.3.5.1, all technicians who perform maintenance, safety inspection or repair work on crane systems must be certified according to the following rules:

DGVU 52, DGVU 54, DGUV rule 100‐500 K. 2.8 and DGUV G 309‐001? Is it true that an offer without appropriate proof is not allowed?

Answer to 6.: Answer: Correct, exactly as described in PWS 2.4.3.5.1

7) PWS – Page 9:

Is it correct that, according to PWS 2.4.3.5.2, all technicians who carry out maintenance, safety inspection or repair work on crane systems must also be certified in accordance with the following regulations: DGUV 3 (Accident Prevention Regulations for Electrical Installations and Equipment) and DIN VDE 0105‐100 (Plant Inspection ‐ Operation of Electrical Installations)? Is it correct that an offer without supporting documentation is not acceptable?

Answer: Correct, exactly as described in PWS 2.4.3.5.2

8) PWS – Page 9:

Is it correct that, according to PWS 2.4.3.6, all other technicians involved in the contract must have at least a German Journeyman’s Certificate (Gesellenbrief), or an apprenticeship in either a mechanical or electric field? Is it correct that an offer without supporting documentation is unacceptable?

Answer: Correct, exactly as described in PWS 2.4.3.6

9) PWS – Page 10:

Is it correct that according to PWS 2.4.4.4, the contractor and all subcontractors must have at least 3 years of duly documented experience in this specific field of work? Is it correct that an offer without this documentation will be unacceptable?

Answer: Correct, minimum experience of 3 or more years is absolutely required. All performing personnel shall have a minimum documented experience of three (3) years in this field of duties.

10) Attachment 4 ‐ Crane System Description:

Some of the technical equipment listed in Attachment 4, such as "Mobile Lifting Platform Cherry Picker AWPE‐225 AC", is not subject to mandatory official inspection Sachverständigenprüfung), but a satisfactory expert inspection (Sachkundigenprüfung) is enough, according to DGUV.

Does the US Government insist on a TÜV inspection (Sachverständigenprüfung)?

Answer: Mobile Lifting Platform Cherry Picker is not subject to mandatory official Inspection.

Therefore, the Government will not insist on a Tuev Inspection.

11. FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

a. Subfactor 1 – ISO 9001 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT) CERTIFICATION:

b. Subfactor 2 – ISO 14001 (ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) CERTIFICATION

The certificates cannot be issued for this type of work (maintenance and repair of crane systems).

Neither our subcontractors nor the crane manufacturers have any the certificates.

Are the certificates really required for this solicitation?

Answer: Yes, these certificates are required.

12) According to the SUPPLIES/SERVICES description in the Solicitation, material costs, repair hours, on‐call repair services and inventory and labeling costs should also be recorded in the ELIN Excel sheet. Will the Excel sheet be amended accordingly?

Answer: The ELIN sheet is correct and does not need to be amended.

13) We would like to request a site visit. Could you please give us a suggested date?

Answer: Unfortunately, a site visit cannot be accommodated prior to the solicitation closing date.