Q and A_47QSWC24R0004_Amendment 01 CASS FoT_Legal (1).xlsx
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This document contains a set of Questions and Answers related to Request for Proposal (RFP) #47QSWC24R0004 for the Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) in support of the F-35 Depot and Engine Test Instrument (ETI) modernization program. The key details are:
The Period of Performance is for a base year and four one-year option periods or until the $51,000,000 award ceiling is reached. The government will not provide specific start and end dates due to potential award delays. The response due date has been extended from September 13, 2024 to October 11, 2024. The government has clarified that while the desired delivery timeline is 180 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), they will accept longer lead times. Definitions for Critical Safety Item (CSI) and Critical Application Item (CAI) are provided.
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| Questions and Answers for Request for Proposal #47QSWC24R0004 - CASS FoT Amendment 01 | |||||
| Question # | Document Name | Page and Section Number | Text | Vendor Question | Government Response |
| 1 | RFP and Pricing Worksheet | RFP, page 8, Pricing worksheet, sheets 2 - 6 | F.1 Period of Performance: (1) base year and four (4) one-year options or until the anticipated award ceiling of $51,000,000.00 is reached. The total aggregated price (quantities x quoted unit prices) for the base year and four (4) one-year option prices will be evaluated at the time of award (Reference attachment 1 CASS FoT F-35 Depot _Pricing Worksheet). The price(s) currently in effect for the upcoming option period(s) will remain in effect unless a price adjustment is requested, substantiated, and approved. | Understanding the question period has concluded and answers have since been provided, we are wondering if the Government would consider clarifying the anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) is for this effort. In reviewing the official RFP documentation, there does not appear to be any information defining the anticipated PoP (dates / years) for the Base Period and subsequent Options. | Section F.1, page 8 contains the contemplated POP. Additionally, the pricing worksheet contains data stating the Base year plus 4 options. The table contained in the section F.1 will be amended to clarify that Period of Performance will commence 1 business day after award of contract. It is not feasible to provide more specific performance dates as the government would run the risk of the dates changing due to delays in awarding the contract. |
| 2 | RFP | Page 8, Section F.1 | F.1 Period of Performance: (1) base year and four (4) one-year options or until the anticipated award ceiling of $51,000,000.00 is reached. The total aggregated price (quantities x quoted unit prices) for the base year and four (4) one-year option prices will be evaluated at the time of award (Reference attachment 1 CASS FoT F-35 Depot _Pricing Worksheet). The price(s) currently in effect for the upcoming option period(s) will remain in effect unless a price adjustment is requested, substantiated, and approved. | I did see the anticipated Period of Performance duration outlined in Section F.1, however I was more referring to anticipated dates (i.e. Anticipated Base Period Jan 2025 – Dec 2025, with Options through Dec 2029). | Section F.1, page 8 contains the contemplated POP. Additionally, the pricing worksheet contains data stating the Base year plus 4 options. The table contained in the section F.1 will be amended to clarify that Period of Performance will commence 1 business day after award of contract. It is not feasible to provide more specific performance dates as the government would run the risk of the dates changing due to delays in awarding the contract. |
| 3 | RFP | Page 1 | Original Response Date: 12:00 P.M. EST, September 13, 2024 Current Response Date: 12:00 P.M. EST, September 13, 2024 | Can the submission date for RFP responses be extended to 11 October 2024? | The RFP response date will be extended to 11 October 2024, 12:00 P.M. EST. |
| 4 | RFP | Page 1 | Original Response Date: 12:00 P.M. EST, September 13, 2024 Current Response Date: 12:00 P.M. EST, September 13, 2025 | Can you please confirm the deadline for response submission? | The RFP response date will be extended to 11 October 2024, 12:00 P.M. EST. |
| 5 | RFP | RFP section F.2 (page 8) | Section M and RFP P.8, F.2 Delivery Terms |
All items shall be delivered under FOB Destination delivery terms. The client is requesting the delivery of the CASS FoT Parts to be delivered within 180 days after receipt of order (ARO). Contractors are encouraged to provide their best delivery terms that meet or exceed the required delivery schedule. Partial deliveries will be accepted with pre-authorization.
Delivery schedule will be negotiated at the delivery order and will be included on each delivery order issued against the IDIQ as delivery times vary based on the size and quantity
| of part numbers required. | RFP section F.2 (page 8) states, “The client is requesting the delivery of the CASS FoT Parts to be delivered within 180 days after receipt of order (ARO).” Some manufacturers listed in Attachment 1 are reporting longer lead times on their products. Will the Government consider extending the required delivery timeline? | In regard to delivery lead time, the RFP will be amended to stated the following information: "The government is requesting the delivery of the CASS FoT Parts to be delivered within 180 days after receipt of order (ARO). However, the government is willing to accept longer delivery lead times. Contractors are encouraged to provide their best delivery terms when submitting their proposal." | ||||
| 6 | Attachment 1 - Pricing Worksheet | Sheet 1, Column L | Indicate if items are Critical Safety Item (CSI), Critical Application item (CAI) or N/A | Attachment 1, column L, asks to “Indicate if items are Critical Safety Items (CSI), Critical Application Item (CAI), or N/A.” Will the Government define the terms “Critical Safety Item” and “Critical Application Item?” | DEFINITION PROVIDED HERE: |
Critical Safety Item (CSI) A part, assembly, installation equipment, launch equipment,recovery equipment, or support equipment for an aircraft oraviation weapons system that contains a characteristic anyfailure, malfunction, or absence of which could cause acatastrophic or critical failure resulting in the loss or seriousdamage to the aircraft or weapons system, an unacceptablerisk of personal injury or loss of life, or an uncommandedengine shutdown that jeopardizes safety. Damage isconsidered serious or substantial when it would besufficient to cause a "Class A” accident or a mishap ofseverity category I. The determining factor in CriticalSafety Items is the consequence of failure, not theprobability that the failure or consequence would occur."Critical Safety Item", "Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Part","Flight Safety Part", "Safety of Flight Item", and similarterms are synonymous. Critical Application Item (CAI) •An item that is essential to weapon system performance oroperation, or the preservation of life or safety of operating personnel, as determined by the military Services.Replenishment items shall be designated "CriticalApplication Item" when failure of the item results in failureor malfunction of an aviation system, subsystem, or equipment, and the item is not a Critical Safety Item.
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