Questions_and_Answers_12-12.pdf

Q1: What is the extent of documentation that exists? [Question referred to database schema for output] A1: We will provide access to a SVM User's Manual containing information on formatting for input files and output files.

Q2: What V&V has been done? Is there version control for software and model?

A2: The software has been version controlled and Carderock maintains different ship models for different uses. The most up-to-date ship model can be identified.

Q3: Please expand on "Experimental Studies" i.e. testing at Aberdeen, FSST, etc. [mentioned in the draft

SOW]

A3: The contractor will also support the following:

component shock testing at Aberdeen Test Center for the CVN 78 Full Ship Shock Trial

(FSST)

explosives operations test measurement support for FSST

*Question 4 has multiple questions and answers as they are related* Q4: Is the code TS? Can the TS work be done off site? Will not having a current TS approved facility / personnel disqualify applicants?

A4: No, the code is not TS. The contractor will utilize government equipment and will perform the work at NSWC Carderock in Bethesda, MD and the work involved will range in classification up to the TS level.

A DD 254 will be released with the solicitation.

Q5: Will technically qualified personnel be identified?

A5: The solicitation will describe the levels of expertise required for the different types of work identified.