23 Mar 20 Solictation Q A.pdf

Questions and Answers - 23 March 2020

1. We understand the production budget will be set based on this summer’s demonstration, and understand the budget will not be available until FY2022. Can the government postpone its final production decision until the time that the production dollars are actually available?

The Government formulated the SpeedDealer schedule to deliver capability to the warfighter in the most expedient way possible while aligning completion and production decisions with potential opportunities to receive production funds. The government only intends to award one follow-on production effort. However, the Government reserves the right to award none or up to three production contracts or transactions

2. Can the demonstration be performed outside US (i.e. Europe)

The date, duration, and location of the demonstration(s) will be negotiated with successful offerors at the time of the prototype OT agreement award, but could include overseas locations.

The DoD has currently restricted travel to CDC Level 3 or Level 2 designated areas through 11 May due to the Coronavirus.

3. Can you please provide the test range requirements?

There are no specific requirements for proposed far field ranges. Please see earlier questions and answers for more information.

4. What is the earliest acceptable timeframe that the government could participate in / witness a demonstration”?

The Government does not have any set limitations on how early a demonstration can occur or be witnessed after agreement award.