Boatswain's Mate (BM) "A" School Training Boat

The purpose of this RFP Amendment 6 is two-fold: (1) to revise and replace the original RFP Section (xv) - Proposal Submission Requirements - Solicitation Questions, and (2) inform solicitation participants of the following - As the subject RFP will be awarded in FY10, and USCG has not yet received FY10 Appropriated Funding, this requirement will be awarded "Subject to The Availability of Funds", IAW FAR 52.232-18 - Availability of Funds (Apr 1984). This revision extends the date/time to submit questions for this effort to NLT 12:00 Noon EDT, on 22 September 2009. This Amendment is a result of the extension of the RFP deadline IAW Amendment 5 of the subject RFP. RFP Section (xv) - Solicitation Questions is revised and replaced with the following to ensure that Offerors are provided sufficient time to respond to this procurement: (xv) Proposals shall be submitted via - HAND-CARRIED DELIVERY ONLY on or before 12:00 noon EDT on 06 October 2009. There shall be no proposal submission via e-mail, USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or any other commercial/courier carriers. *Due to the very stringent nature and the extra security procedures taken on all commercially delivered mail, all Offerors must hand delivery their proposals to the address below: Commandant (CG-9122) ATTN: Todd W. Blose (JR11-0237) United States Coast Guard 1900 Half Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20593 Phone: 202-475-3205 RFP: HSCG23-09-R-MSA051. *NOTE: The U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters building on 1900 Half Street, Washington, DC, is a controlled access building. Prior arrangements for access must be made by contacting the Contract Specialist, Mr. Todd W. Blose at least one business day prior to the date required for access. Expect some delays clearing building security and plan accordingly. It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure that proposals are delivered by the due date and time required. The required number of copies of the proposal must be received by the Contract Specialist no later than (NLT) 12:00 Noon EDT on the required submission date. No changes or additions to a volume will be permitted after this date, except as provided under discussions, if necessary. An Offeror that fails to meet any due date will be considered - late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). Solicitation Questions: Questions must be submitted NLT 12:00 Noon EDT on 22 September 2009 to the POC via email at Todd.W.Blose@uscg.mil. ALL answers to questions will be posted on or before COB EDT on 23 September 2009. Questions received after the above cutoff date and time may not be answered. Submission of questions and any resulting answers from the Government will not require the Contracting Officer to extend the solicitation closing date. All Amendments to the solicitation will be posted via http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Note: The Government will not pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals or other costs incurred in response to this announcement. ALL OTHER RFP INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS REMAIN THE SAME.