20241105_GPC_IMA_Industry Day QA.docx

Industry Day (5 NOV 24) Q&As

1. Availability of GFE prior to an RFP will allow for a more informed and lower risk on a solution, is AMSA open to providing access to identified/ requested GFE prior to an RFP release?

a. Please provide requested GFE in the RFI response, see section 3.8 of RFI. At this time, there is no plan to release GFE prior to a RFI release (if released).

2. Do you plan on releasing MOSA scenarios before a potential RFP?

a. MOSA use cases will be released with the RFP (if released).

3. Is the processor class specified? General Purpose Processor or Graphic Processing Unit

a. No, the processor is class is not specified. General Purpose Processor for computing and a graphic processing unit for graphics. Please provide information on your processor.

4. Can you confirm response date is still 8 Nov for this RFI

a. Yes

5. When is the foreseen need for a DAL A fielded GPC_IMA?

a. There is no specific timeline, the purpose of the RFI is to understand the DAL for the Vendor’s product and what it would take to get to DAL A.

6. What RDTE has the USG POM'd for concerning GPC_IMA? Anything outside of the IDM line?

a. Please see RFI section 2.7, although it does not call out RDT&E, if the Respondent believes RDT&E is required to meet the USG requirements, please provide an estimate for the additional work to be completed.

7. Beyond the IDM, what existing LRUs fielded on platforms might these requirements be applied against? What Obsolescence programs, etc?

a. Beyond what is already stated in the RFI, and based on RFI responses, the RFP may include other use cases (if released).

8. Does the gov't intend to make contracting decisions to pull out particular modules? Such as the RIM card or external RIM or individual cards or software? This can substantially change the business case for companies integrating solutions.

a. This USG has not decided to contract for particular modules. The RFI responses will help inform future acquisition path.

9. What software loader functionalities shall support?

a. Please see the Software Loader SSS tab in the workbook/model.

10. What interfaces will be required?

a. Please see section 3.3 in the workbook, external interfaces.

11. What are the operational capabilities that are planned to be supported?

a. Use cases will be specified in an RFP (if released).

12. What are the air-to-air use cases that PEO plans for the program?

a. Use cases will be specified in an RFP (if released).

13. AMCE ESM – Was it an assumption during the RFI that respondents would be ACWG members? Is there some work being done to integrate CSM as the provided GFI?

a. It was not an assumption. The information was provided in two different formats – Excel and Models. Yes, updated models will be provided in an RFP (if released).

14. Do you intend to provide integration with the CSMs?

a. Updated models will be provided as GFI in an RFP (if released).

15. What are the cyber requirements?

a. Section 3.8 of the workbook, Security and Privacy Requirements

16. What certification(s) are preferred for the lead systems modeler? I have the OCSMP level 2 - model builder certification. Will that meet the requirements for modeler certification?

a. At this point we don’t have any certification requirements. If a Respondent has input on certification, please feel free to provide in your response.

17. What is the air- to -ground use cases that PEO plans for the program?

a. IDM functionality at a minimum; other use cases will be part of an RFP (if released).

18. There are some requirements highlighted in RED in both the workbook and the MBSE model. Why are these specifically highlighted?

a. AMCE IDs in red text to aid in matching requirements; there is no other meaning.

19. SWAP requirements including what power rating (115VAC, 28VDC), cooling type and heat dissipation

a. Section 3.12 of the workbook specifies the maximum power constraint. Helicopter – 28VDC, cooling type and heat dissipation to be determined by the vendor.

20. What are the sensors and payloads that will be installed?

a. There are no sensor or payload specified in the RFI.

21. What is the planning regarding indigenous capabilities development by PEO/Army personnel?

a. If the question is regarding organic capability development, it will be determine based on RFI responses.

22. How do you see knowledge transfer process and timeline?

a. GFI will be provided as the RFP if published. If question is asking how Vendors submit their information, it will be spelled out in the RFP (if released).

23. What is the plan for real-time capabilities such as mid-air collision avoidance?

a. Any capabilities not provided in the RFI, will be provided in an RFP (if released).

24. Where can I officially put down my contact info for other companies to know I am open to teaming up to support the MBSE component for this proposal? jonathanjones@tesseractse.com 301-806-8702

a. This is available in the chat.

25. Can we have an updated copy of the questions answers?

a. Yes, this will be put on SAM.gov.

26. If there is an RFP, will it be a single vendor award, or will there be a multi-vendor down-select at milestones?

a. The RFI responses will inform the USG acquisition strategy.

27. Just to confirm, this is only for an IDM SWAP and not for an LRU-X processor?

a. The HW envelope, including any space necessary for LRU(s) cooling, is specified in section 3.12 of the hardware section of the workbook.

28. Where was the 6-page limit for the response identified?

a. It was an omission in the RFI, but it was put in the Q&As posted previously; the 6 pages applies to the questions in the RFI, sections 3.3-3.9.

29. How do you determine the loader qty?

a. We are looking for a software that can be put on a laptop so LRU(s) can be loaded with appropriate software/firmware.

30. Does the gov't intend to use a gov't org like AVMC to be the 3rd party integrator?

a. The integration strategy path will be informed by the RFI responses.

31. For a software requirement such as saving to NVM, if you don’t specify the device and we don’t know if we currently support the device, are we partially or fully compliant?

a. If the product is utilized on specific HW, please specify the applicable HW.

32. There is a document generation profile. Is that something that PEO is actually using or is it not important?

a. PEO is not using the documentation generation profile; this should have been removed from the model.

33. Can you provide background on how the documents were derived? They seem reverse engineered from the Word document.

a. Documents were derived from existing specifications, prior to implementing the models. The GPC LRU model was based on existing specifications highlighted in the workbook.

34. Is there any desire or thoughts to provide traceability using activity diagrams using operational requirements?

a. Yes, if the Respondents can provide traceability using activity diagrams in their models, this would be beneficial.

35. It does not seem there is synchronization between model and Excel. How was the Excel created from the official source?

a. Documents were derived from existing specifications, prior to implementing the models.

36. In general, it seems there is a lot of focus on the modelling aspect. I am trying to understand how the PEO team is going to wrap their heads around any response to the models .

a. The requirements table format was laid out. There is an opportunity for vendors to take L0 an L1 requirements and decompose them down to L2 and L3.

37. Will there be opportunities for future discussion with the PMO?

a. As per RFI section 4.0, “The Government may contact respondents to obtain additional information or clarification to fully understand a company’s response. This may include discussions, site visits, demonstrations, etc. to further the Government’s understanding of a proposed solution, as well as a company’s understanding of the Government's requirements.”

38. To clarify no feedback is to be provided to industry respondents until RFP release in the future.

a. Please continue to monitor sam.gov for any updates. All questions from Industry are in the latest update, 11/5/2024. Please see #37 for further information.

39. If we cannot get the RFI out to you by 11/8. Does that disqualify you from the RFP?

a. No, vendors can still respond to an RFP (if released). Please note all/any RFI responses are important when structuring the RFP and acquisition strategy.

40. Is there any way to get an extension since we did not get the DOD SAFE link?

a. USG is reviewing uploads to DoD Safe Site to ensure Workbook and Models were delivered to companies that provided NDAs and Certificates of Compliance. At this time, there will be no extensions.

41. Would it be acceptable to provide/ attach a power point presentation that clarifies the cell responses, we would reference each slide in a corresponding cell, with no cell exceeding a reference to more than five slides?

a. Please follow the guidelines in the RFI. The page count is limited to 11 pages. If feasible, please extrapolate the information from your slides and put in the workbook or model.