B08.03 Solicitation W913E525Q0005 Amend 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 add additional Questions and Answ ers in Section L.

See Summary of Changes for details.

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 11-Dec-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 W913E525Q0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Dec-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

11-Dec-2024

CODE

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

HANOVER OFFICE

72 LYME ROAD

HANOVER NH 03755-1290

W913E5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W913E525Q0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

Q&A Questions and Answers

1. Question: On the specifications regarding delivery it states, “Contractor shall install the delivered chambers at the CRREL site within one (1) month of delivery”. This statement is somewhat confusing. Our bid’s shipping will include inside delivery within 1000 feet of the loading dock at the time of delivery. This includes unwrapping and removal from the pallet, but it does not include plugging in the chamber or making the water line connections or testing the equipment. These are normally “plug and play” chambers. Is this sufficient for this RFQ or is the requirement that a technician will be required to provide this service or return at some point to provide this service?

Answer: Installation not required, only testing of the Government-installed units.

2. Question: Regarding the low-end temperature requirement of 0°C, is this requirement with lights on or lights off?

Answer: Lights off

3. Question: Regarding delivery time, the RFQ states delivery by March 31st, 2025. Our lead time is currently 90 days not including shipping timeframe which can add up to 3-4 weeks. If an award is made prior to end of December, this could put the delivery date as late as the 3rd-4th week of April. Is this acceptable?

Answer: Required delivery date changed to 30 April 2025.

4. Question: This chamber with hydroponic system and as standard the temp range is 7C-44C lights on and 2C-44C lights off. With the hydroponic system inside the chamber, these temperatures are acceptable and have been tested.

Unfortunately, any lower than those temperatures, we run into issues. We can go lower than 2C as requested in the solicitation, down to 0C, but when going from 2C to 0C, the hydroponic system would need to be physically removed from the chamber because the water and water lines would freeze, crack and break.

Answer: 2C is acceptable, changed in Description of Requirement

5. Question: What type of lights are desired?

Answer: LED

6. Question: What is the desired light intensity in µmoles/m2/second?

Answer: ~1000-1550

7. Question: What type of light control is desired?

Answer: Programable

8. Question: Dimmable? On/Off?

Answer: Both

9. Question: Is Closed Loop lighting control desired utilizing a quantum/PAR sensor to program light intensity levels?

Answer: Yes

10. Question: Are there any requirements for specific light spectrum?

Answer: Full spectrum

11. Question: The solicitation notes RH control accuracy, but does not note the desired RH level(s) and at what temperature(s) the RH level(s) is/are desired.

Answer: Both a humidifier and dehumidifier to modulate humidity at a temp range of 2C to 30C

12. Question: Can you accept a 860 liters of internal chamber space. Is that too large?

Answer: ~1000 L or 1 cubic meters is desired

13. Question: “Light control with ability to time light exposure and intensity” Regarding to the light specification above, could you please clarify the required light intensity?

Answer: ~1000-1550 umol/m2

14. Question: “Light control with ability to time light exposure and intensity” Regarding to the light specification above, could you please clarify if a LED light bars with PhysioSpec Indoor spectrum and LED light bars with PfrSpec (Far Red) Spectrum is required?

Answer: Yes this is required

15. Question: “Light control with ability to time light exposure and intensity” Regarding to the light specification above, is a light sensor required?

Answer: Yes light sensor is required

16. Question: “Integrated hydroponic growth option (allows for at least 16 plants per shelf / 32 plants per chamber) “Regarding the specified number of plants per shelf, could you please clarify the required area per shelf? We currently do not have information about the sizes of the pots to be used.

Required growth area per shelf: ft2

Answer: 13.6ft^2 per shelf

17. Question: Kindly specify the available dimensions for each required growth room. Width x Length x Height (per chamber)

Answer: 41”x 33.6” x 77.2”

18. Question: Delivery. Kindly confirm if the Department of Defense will be responsible for Receiving the chambers.

19. Question: Delivery. Kindly confirm if the Department of Defense will be responsible for Unloading the chambers. offloading equipment may be required (e.g. forklifts)

20. Question: It quotes: “Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the Best Value to the Government, in consideration of all factors. The basis for award will be an acceptable quote, the price of which may not be the lowest.”

Kindly clarify if a pre-shipment performance test is required to ensure all specified limits are met, and whether this will be considered a factor in the decision-making process (e.g., lights, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.).

Answer: Vendor is responsible for making sure that supplied chambers meet all the specifications and requirements of the solicitation. How each vendor accomplishes this verification prior to shipment, whether a performance test or otherwise, is up to the vendor.

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