MSBRS SIR Comment-Question Matrix - FAA Response to Vendor Questions.xlsx
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This is a final request for information (SIR) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the procurement of a Mode S Beacon Replacement System (MSBRS). The FAA seeks to modernize its infrastructure to support air traffic control objectives. Key details include:
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The FAA will award a contract for the MSBRS procurement to support infrastructure improvements.
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The MSBRS will replace aging Mode S beacon infrastructure.
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The final SIR/request for offer was posted in accordance with FAA acquisition policy and on FAA Contract Opportunities (FAACO) to solicit responses.
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Interested parties should review the full announcement on FAACO.
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The Department of Transportation and FAA Headquarters are the relevant federal agencies.
No response or pricing deadlines, award dates, set-asides, or incumbent information are provided in the high-level summary. The document provides notification of the procurement opportunity but does not include other salient details.
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| No. | SIR Section | Page# | Para# | Question/Comment/Rationale | FAA Response |
| 001 | MSBRS SIR Section B - Pricing Tables | B-7 | CLIN 1010 | Please confirm Quantity should read 24 and not 12. | Quantity should remain 12. We will be ordering ICDLS in 12 month increments. We don't anticipate ordering ICDLS until the fourth year of the base period, but it may be ordered multiple times with the base and option periods. |
| 002 | MSBRS SIR Section B - Pricing Tables | B-9 | CLIN 2010 | Please confirm Quantity should read 24 and not 12. | Quantity should remain 12. We will be ordering ICDLS in 12 month increments. It may be ordered multiple times within the option periods. |
| 003 | Section A (SF-33) |
Section L
SF-33
L-1 L-4 Block 12 L3.2.2.3-22
| L.4 | Block 12 of the SF33 shows an acceptance period of 90 days. Sections L2.2.3-22 and L.4 have an acceptance period of 365 days. Please confirm the required validity period for SIR responses. | Acceptance period updated to 365 days in Amendment 0001. |
| 004 | Section B | |
| Section C | B-3 and B-4 | |
| C-85 to C-87 | CLINs 0003 & 0004 |
C3.13.1 C3.13.1.4 With regard to: the three First Article Systems and, also the three Key Sites: (i.) does the FAA anticipate that any site-specific existing infrastructure related site preparation will be required, also (ii.) are the existing PARROT locations for these sites configured to accommodate dual PARROT installations? This assumes that the same PARROT sites are to be used for the MSBRS installations. Will any remote switching be required to support dual PARROT installations (old and new)? We are assuming that new PARROT antennas, new AC Power and new antenna cabling will need to be installed. These site preparation issues can be addressed and clarified at a later date when the Site Surveys are conducted. However, the FAA has requested that the installations at these initial sites be priced as FFP. Please confirm what site preparation and PARROT installation related assumptions should be used for planning and (FFP) pricing) these initial (six) installation sites).
i) Yes, there will be site-related prep required
ii) The Offeror can assume that PARROTS will be installed in the same location. There will not be any remote switching required. Yes, new PARROT antennas, new AC Power, and new antenna cabling will need to be installed. PARROT site preparation and PARROT installation related costs do not need to be accounted for in the FPP pricing for this CLIN.
| 005 | Section B | |
| Section C | B-3 and B-4 |
C-85 to C-87 C-97 & C-98 CLINs 0003 & 0004 C3.13.1 C3.13.1.4
| 3.14.11 | The removal, disposal and dispositioning of the legacy equipment at the First Article and Key sites does not appear to be a part of the initial installation planning and pricing for these site. Please confirm that his assumption is correct. | Yes, this assumption is correct. Disposition costs are included in CLIN XX18. |
| 006 | Section C |
Section F
| Section J-33 | C-70 and C-73 | 3.12.3.1, 3.12.3.1.1, 3.12.4.4 | The SOW references 3 different sets of spares - “Site Spares” (para 3.12.3.1 on page 70), "Additional LRUs for Site Level Spares" (para 3.12.3.1.1 on page 70) and ”Depot Spares" (para 3.12.4.4 on page 73); however, J-33 and section F only reference two sets of spares (CLIN 0014A Depot Spares and CLIN 0014B Additional LRUs for Site Level Spares). The Site Spares (SOW para 3.12.3.1) do not have a corresponding entry in section F or on J-33. | Section F and J-33 are broken out by CLIN. There is no dedicated CLIN for proposed site spares. They are included in CLIN 0006. The SOW reference 3.12.3.1 is included in the pricing table, and in the CLIN description in Section B. | ||
| 007 | Section C | |||||
| Section H | C-83 | |||||
| H-12 | C3.12.8.3 | |||||
| H.22 | Please clarify the intention with respect to the Contractor's cost obligations for obsolete parts replacement. Does the Government intend to fund non recurring engineering, documentation updates, etc. for obsolete parts replacement over the 10 year period or is the contractor expected to cover these costs in their proposal? | As stated in Section H.22, "The Contractor agrees to accept responsibility for all Non-Recurring Engineering required to develop as a goal, form, fit and function replacements for those parts/items that become obsolete within 10 years of contract award." The contractor is expected to cover these costs in their proposal under CLIN X006. | ||||
| 008 | Section F | |||||
| Section H | F-2 and F-3 | |||||
| H-7 | F-2 3.11-34 | |||||
| H-10 | The referenced Section F text refers to a "Consignee" delivery location wharf … warehouse … receiving dock …). However, a specific address for equipment delivery does not appear to be provided. Is the delivery location an FAA Facility (such as MMAC Oklahoma City). Can one initial delivery address be provided and used? Also, can the System equipment deliveries to the operational / production sites be separately planned, accomplished (and expensed) after the initial FOB destination delivery, as a part of the Site Installation activities? (This would allow for advance and complete kitting and then coordinated deliveries to the sites of all required equipment, materials tools and supplies.) | 1) Site locations can be found in J-19. Contractor is responsible for shipping to each individual site. 2) No, there is not one initial delivery address for all sites. Delivery addresses are site specific (found in J-19). 3) There is no "initial F.O.B. destination delivery." All system equipment must be delivered to the sites specified in J-19. | ||||
| 009 | Section H | H-6 and H-7 | H.9 | This section imposes a rate ceiling for indirect rates for both the cost-type CLINs and the T&M CLINs. As allowable costs are determined by DCAA, deletion of this clause is respectfully requested. | Section H.9 will remain in as stated in the SIR. | |
| 010 | Section J-3 CDRL Matrix | Tab: MSBRS CDRLs | Row 80 | For the Software Development Plan (SDP), the first submission is listed as "21 DPT SRR", and the second submission being listed as "21 DPT PDR". Is the first submission a draft and the second a final submission based on receipt of comments? Or are there some other changes required prior to the second submission? | The first submission is draft and the second submission is final. J-3 has been amended to reflect this. Other potential changes will be discussed at SRR. | |
| 011 | Section J-33 | J-33.1 Total Price Summary | CLIN 1020 | This option CLIN for the replacement LVA antenna refers to SOW paragraph 3.9.1. This covers the qualification/certification of the replacement LVA; however, J-33 CLIN 1020 is for quantity 3. This does not enable the one time costs for the antenna certification to be isolated from the recurring cost of the quantity 3 antennas. | The FAA concurs. J-33 has been amended d to include a separate cost for the First Article and Production Antenna and a CLIN will be added to Sections B and F. | |
| 012 | Section J-33 | Tab J-33 FFP Pricing | Line 30 | For CLIN 0014B the "units" are stated as "LOT" however the spreadsheet multiplies the entered value by the quantity (25) Suggest either the units be changed to "EACH" or the spreadsheet be modified to not perform the multiplying function | Offerors must provide an itemized list with prices for each item. J-33 has been amended to allow Offeror's to provide this information. | |
| 013 | Section J-33 | Tab J-33 FFP Pricing | Line 38 | The value entered for the Phoenix first article system (cell E38 on FFP Pricing tab) does not appear in the Total Price Summary tab (it should be in cell 14F on Total Price Summary tab) | J-33 has been updated accordingly. | |
| 014 | Section J-33 | |||||
| Cost Price Workbook | Tab J-33 TE Enhanced Capabilities | Tab J-33 TE Enhanced Capabilities | Please correct the title of cell A2 and the first sentence of the cell to "J.33.5" instead of "J.33.6." | J-33 has been updated accordingly. | ||
| 015 | Section J-33 | |||||
| Cost Price Workbook | Tab J-33.4 CR Pricing | Tab J-33.4 CR Pricing | The Cost Price Workbook contains a hidden worksheet entitled "J-33.4 CR Pricing." Please confirm that this worksheet was purposely hidden. Also, there is a worksheet entitled "J-33.4 T&M Rate Schedule." This appears to be duplicative numbering. Please correct the worksheet numbering as appropriate. | J-33 has been updated accordingly. | ||
| 016 | Section L | L-11 | L18.1 | Foldouts are limited to 5 per volume for volumes I, III and IV. Request this limit is removed for the IMS within Volume III and volume IV (cost) in the interest of making these aspects more legible | Section L will remain as stated. | |
| 017 | Section L | L-21 | ||||
| L-26 | L.22.1 | |||||
| L.23.4 | The last sentence in the 1st paragraph of Section L.22.1 states, "Offerors must not complete or populate Section B, the FAA will complete it after Offerors selection and prior to contract award." Section L.23.4 requires offerors to submit a completed Model Contract, Sections A - K. Please confirm whether the Model Contract submitted in accordance with Section L.23.4 should include a filled in Section B with the offerors proposed prices or if Section B of the Model Contract should be left blank. | Offerors should complete Section B and include it as part of their proposal in Volume IV. Section L has been updated accordingly. | ||||
| 018 | Section L | L-2 | ||||
| L-21 | L.2 3.2.2.3-38 | |||||
| L22.1 | AMS Clause 3.2.2.3-38 requires offerors to submit certificates of current cost or pricing data (CCCPD) or to request an exception to this requirement. The third paragraph of Section L.22.1 states "The FAA anticipates that adequate pricing competition will exist; thus Offerors are not required to submit Certified Cost or Pricing Data with their proposals..." Please confirm that Certified Cost or Pricing Data is not required for this SIR response. | The FAA confirms that Certified Cost or Pricing Data is not required for this SIR response. AMS Clause 3.2.2.3-38 has been removed from the Section L of the SIR. | ||||
| 019 | Section L | L-21 | L.22.1 | The fifth sentence of the last paragraph in this section states "The OCDS are non-fee bearing costs." Please confirm that this statement refers to the X016 travel CLINs. | The FAA confirms that the statement in L.22.1, "The ODCs are non-fee bearing costs" refers to the X016 travel CLINs. | |
| 020 | Section L | L-22 | L.22.2 | CPW Tab J-33.4 - T&M Schedule of Rates states "Only one rate per labor category will be allowed, whether the work is performed by the prime contractor or any of its subcontractors. Since there could be a significant variation between the offerors rates and its subcontractors' rates, please allow for separate T&M labor category rates for the offeror and each of its subcontractors. | In accordance with SIR Section L.22.2 Cost/Price Workbook - CPW Tab J-33.4 –T&M Schedule of Rates, Offerors are to propose one rate per labor category for potential use in T&M task orders. The Contractor may elect to propose lower hourly rates on a TO-by-TO basis | |
| 021 | Section L | L-24 | L.22.3.3.3 | Section L.22.1 states "The FAA anticipates that adequate price competition will exist; thus Offerors are not required to submit Certified Cost or Pricing Data with their proposals…" With this in mind, deletion of the requirement in subparagraph (a) to provide supporting documentation for the basis of pricing for all items proposed be limited to major subcontractors and intercompany transfers. All other supporting documents should be available upon request. Also, due to the anticipated adequate price competition, the requirements for price or cost analyses in subparagraphs (c) and (d) should be deleted. | The requirement remains as stated. SIR does not require Certified Cost or Pricing Data, but does require Information Other than Cost or Pricing Data. | |
| 022 | Section L | L-24 | L.22.3.3.4 | Section L.22.1 states "The FAA anticipates that adequate price competition will exist; thus Offerors are not required to submit Certified Cost or Pricing Data with their proposals…" With this in mind, deletion of the requirement for offerors to provide their rationale of the proposed fixed fee structure for CPFF CLINs is requested. | The FAA does not concur. The requirement remains as stated. | |
| 023 | Section L | L-5 | L.7 (Attachment J-20) | Attachment J-20 is limited to a listing of 72 Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from which the Offeror will demonstrate its proposed Mode S system is currently operational. This listing is not inclusive of all potential ANSPs around the world. Will the FAA accept a reference from another recognized ANSP or amend Attachment J-20 to be inclusive of all ICAO recognized ANSPs? | No, the FAA will not accept a reference that is not included in Attachment J-20. The FAA will not amend Attachment J-20 to be inclusive of all ICAO recognized ANSPs. | |
| 024 | DID-TD-04 | 10.1a, 10.2a | 10.1a States TIB documentation formats must conform to instructions in MSBRS-DID-GF. 10.2a States the TIBS must be prepared in accordance with the requirements defined in FAA-D-249B. Please clarify which reference should be used in producing the TIB's. | Both 10.1a and 10.2a will be used in producing the TIBs. MSBRS DID-GF in 10.1a refers to document format while 10.2a refers to the content of the document. | ||
| 025 | DID-TD-04 | 10.1b | This states that diagrams and diagrams contained in TIBs must be provided in a Government approved format. Please define the Government approved format. | Vendors should provide diagrams in an editable industry standard format. | ||
| 026 | Section C | 8 and 10 | 3.1.2, 3.1.4.3 | Is the IMS a requirement for CDRL PM02 as stated in SOW Paragraph 3.1.4.3 or is this misstated? The Referenced CDRL PM02 is otherwise listed as "IPMR" in SOW paragraph 3.2. | The IMS is included in the MSBRS-DID-PM-02, IPMR. Please refer to the DID for details. | |
| 027 | Section C | 35 | 3.7.4 | System safety - It is assumed that a full safety assessment will be undertaken for the implementation of the proposed system into the customer surveillance network. Is the requirement to also undertake a site-by-site system safety assessment to include all related equipment at each separate site that supports the proposed system, or will this be the responsibility of the customer, with contractor support using the safety documentation delivered covering the generic proposed system? | No, safety assessments are not done site by site. | |
| 028 | Section F | F-7 | 5.1.2 | Please confirm Quantity for CLIN 1010 should read 24 and not 12. | Quantity should remain 12. We will be ordering ICDLS in 12 month increments. We don't anticipate ordering ICDLS until the fourth year of the base period, but it may be ordered multiple times with the base and option periods. | |
| 029 | Section F | F-8 | 5.1.3 | Please confirm Quantity for CLIN 2010 should read 24 and not 12. | Quantity should remain 12. We will be ordering ICDLS in 12 month increments. It may be ordered multiple times within the option periods. | |
| 030 | Section H | H-11 | H.18 | Section H-18 states "The Contractor must provide a one-year warranty for each MSBRS after successful completion of final acceptance at Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI)…" Please advise the CLIN(s) this warranty should be priced under. | The warranty should be included in CLIN XX06. | |
| 031 | Section J-34 | 21 | 3.2.3.1.5 | Please provide altitude information for STS scenario Target Group 5. | Targets will be inside the coverage volume and separated as defined in J-34. Actual altitude will be within the range defined in FAA-E-7716. | |
| 032 | Section J-34 | 22 | 3.2.3.1.6 | Please provide altitude information for STS scenario Target Group 6. | Targets will be inside the coverage volume and separated as defined in J-34. Actual altitude will be within the range defined in FAA-E-7716. | |
| 033 | Section J-34 | 23 | 3.2.3.1.7 | Please provide altitude information for STS scenario Target Group 7. | Targets will be inside the coverage volume and separated as defined in J-34. Actual altitude will be within the range defined in FAA-E-7716. | |
| 034 | Section J-34 | 25 | 3.2.3.1.8 | Please provide altitude information for STS scenario Target Group 8. | Targets will be inside the coverage volume and separated as defined in J-34. Actual altitude will be within the range defined in FAA-E-7716. | |
| 035 | Section J-34 | 30 | 3.2.3.1.12 | Please provide altitude information for STS scenario Target Group 12. | Targets will be inside the coverage volume and separated as defined in J-34. Actual altitude will be within the range defined in FAA-E-7716. | |
| 036 | Section J-34 | 31 | 3.2.3.1.13 | Please provide altitude information for STS scenario Target Group 13. | Targets will be inside the coverage volume and separated as defined in J-34. Actual altitude will be within the range defined in FAA-E-7716. | |
| 037 | Section J-34 | 7, 12, 33, 43 | 3.2.3.1, 3.2.1.2, 3.2.3.2, figure 4-1 | For the Surveillance Tracker Stress Scenario the system is required to be in the terminal configuration. The scan rate for the terminal configuration is stated as 4.6 seconds in section 3.2.1.2 (page 7); however, section 3.2.3.2 (page 33) indicates a scan rate of 4.8 seconds for the STS configuration. In addition, figure 4-1 (page 43) provides the ACES positive differential signals based on a 4.8 second scan rate. Please clarify the intended scan rates for the Terminal capacity and STS scenario configurations. | Per Attachment J-5 , Section 3.2.11.1, Terminal Capacity is to be tested at a nominal scan rate of 13 RPM which equates to a 4.6 sec scan rate. The OCD evaluation is being conducted in accordance with this requirement. | |
| 038 | Section J-5 | 10 | 3.1.1 | MSBRS-SPEC-SR0002 states the MSBRS system must operate in accordance with FAA-2751. This specification denotes the type of Mode S array mode of operation in 7 types. Each of the seven types are of back-to-back mode of operation. In section 1.1 of Section J-5, back-to-back mode of operation has been assessed as functionality that will not be promulgated into the replacement system specification. Thus is this requirement and document not applicable for the MSBRS upgrade system? | SR0002 updated to reflect operation with only the front looking antenna | |
| 039 | Section J-5 | 12 | 3.1.1.1.1 | MSBRS-SPEC-SR0032 states stagger must be site adaptable as fixed or pseudo random stagger. The assumption is that the term 'fixed' means no stagger. Or is the requirement 'fixed' meaning a number of stagger interval that are not random, but are applied in a predictive pattern e.g. -0.5% then -0.25% then 0% then +0.25% then +0.5 % then rolling back to -0.5% etc in a cyclic fashion? | Fixed stagger means a number of defined stagger intervals as stated in the comment. |
SR0032 updated to clarify "fixed sequence"
| 040 | Section J-5 | 14 | 3.1.1.1.3 | MSBRS-SPEC-SR0070 states to enable or disable ISLS. The potential action of inadvertently disabling the ISLS pulse in an operational system would present a safety issue. Please confirm this functionality is required. | Confirmed. This functionality is required. |
| 041 | Section J-5 | 16 | 3.1.1.3.1 | MSBRS-SPEC-SR0113 states a site adaptable minimum number of high confidence ATCRBS replies. What is the definition of 'high confidence'? Depending on this definition, this requirement may adversely limit the number of 'valid' lower confidence replies not being used to derive an ATCRBS report. | Confidence and validity are determined by the Offeror's system design. SR0113 was intended to provide adaptability required by the FAA. |
| 042 | Section J-5 | 20 | 3.1.3.1.2 | MSBRS-SPEC-SR0147- This merge window is roughly 90 degrees, much larger than normal MSSR operational parameters. It is not understood what situation would arise where two targets, almost 90 degrees offset in position, would feasibly be able to be combined. This may overload the combination process with potential targets. | Concur - J-5 updated to reflect 1 to 60 iACPs. |
| 043 | Section J-5 | 44 | 3.2.5 | MSBRS-SPEC-SR0528 states adaptable parameter to control the lockout duration for between four and 16 scans in one scan minimum increments. This may potentially lockout the aircraft for up to 60 seconds depending on scan rate. Please confirm the intent of this requirement. | The FAA confirms that this is the intent of the requirement. |
| 044 | Section J-5 | 54 | 3.3 | MSBRS-SPEC-SR0678 states the nominal output power of the PARROT must be 250W. This means the output of the transponder will be in excess of this. A conventional radar PARROT is typically 100W, and due to the functionality and position of the PARROT it is rarely operated at this full power output. This requirement would appear to add unnecessary cost. Please advise if a conventional PARROT power level of 100W would be acceptable. | Concur - J5 updated to reflect 125W which is consistent with COTS Class A1 ADS-B transponders. |
| 045 | Section J-5 | 61 | 3.6.1.4 | MSBRS-SPEC-SR0858 Replay Resistant Authentication - Does the FAA have a current/existing type of replay resistant authentication that would be preferred for commonality reasons ? | See NIST 800-53 Rev 4 for guidance. |
| 046 | Section J-5 | 41 | 3.1.5.2.7 | Reprocess System Data - Due to the added complexity of Mode-S (primarily scheduled interrogations/replies), can we assume that these requirements are limited to reprocessing of ATCRBS (SSR) data only? If not can the Government please provide clarification on their expectations for the reprocessing of Mode S data. | No - requirement is clear that recorded data needs to be re-processed at any stage after digital reply processing. |
| 047 | Section L | L-15 | L.19.2.6 | Can clarification be given as to what is expected within the SSS delivered with the proposal. Is the bidder only able to use existing documentation, produced for design and development purposes to date? Or can a new document be produced reflecting the FAA SIR and in-line with the MSBRS system requirements? | The Offeror should submit a SSS that reflects requirements their system currently meets. Section L has been amended accordingly. |
| 048 | Attachment J-26 | 2 | 1 | The Instructions to Offerors and Instructions to Person Providing Reference both note the completed Sections A and B are due to the Government Contracting Officer by 4 p.m. September 20, 2018. Please advise if all portions of the Survey Forms are due as stated in the Instructions or on September 24, 2018 as noted in Amendment #1. | Attachment J-26 has been amended to reflect the updated due date. |
| 049 | Attachment J-32 | N/A | N/A | Attachment J-32 provides labor categories and minimum qualifications identifying skill levels (Senior, Mid-level, Entry-level) for several of the categories. Are Offerors permitted to add skill levels (for example: Expert) for each of the labor categories where a skill level has already been identified? | As stated in Section H.16(d), "The Contractor may propose labor categories for approval. The request must include labor category, functional duties, labor rate (including basis) and experience/education requirements. This request may be made after contract award." |
Attachment J-32 remains as is.
050 Attachment J-32 7 1.2 Would the FAA consider adding predefined substitutions such as the following:
- Three (3) years of directly related experience = Associates Degree in the discipline required by the labor category
- Three (3) years of directly related experience + Associates Degree = Bachelor's Degree in the discipline required by the labor category
- Five (5) years of directly related experience = Bachelor's Degree in the discipline required by the labor category Yes. The FAA will add the following predefined substitutions in Section 1.2. This will only apply to Non-Key Personnel.
Substitutions are allowed as described as follows:
• Three (3) years of directly related experience = Associates Degree in the discipline required by the labor category
• Three (3) years of directly related experience + Associates Degree = Bachelor's Degree in the discipline required by the labor category
• Five (5) years of directly related experience = Bachelor's Degree in the discipline required by the labor category
• Three (3) years of directly related experience + Bachelor's Degree = Master's Degree in the discipline required by the labor category
• Eight (8) years of directly related experience = Master's Degree in the discipline required by the labor category
| 051 | Attachment J-33 | N/A | J-33.1 & J.33.2 | CLIN 10 in base and options 1 and 2 Interim Contractor Depot Level Support (ICDLS) is listed as 12 months. Please clarify the Government's intent. Is it planning to issue a delivery order for ICDLS on 12 month intervals? | The FAA will be ordering ICDLS in 12 month increments. |
| 052 | Attachment J-34 | 6 & 9 | 3.2.1.1 & 3.2.2.1 | The Scenarios in J-34 identify that they will consist of DO-181E compliant targets. Will they be DO-181E Class 1, DO-181 Class 2, or a mix? | Offerors should assume that targets will consist of any mix. |
| 053 | Attachment J-34 | 12 | 3.2.1.2 | Combining ATCRBS and Mode S All-Call interrogations in the same PRI provides for improved probability of detection while reducing RF pollution. Tables 3-1, 3-2, and 3-17 indicate the use of different PRFs for ATCRBS and Mode S All Call which suggests that combination of interrogations will not be used in the OCD. Can you confirm whether or not you intend to use combination of interrogation periods in the OCD? | There is one PRI with both the ATCRBS and the Mode S PRFs included within the PRI. |
| 054 | Attachment J-5 | 134 | VRTM | There is a typo in the VRTM, MSBRS-SPEC-SR0339 should actually be MSBRS-SPEC-SR0329. | Concur. J-5 has been amended accordingly. |
| 055 | Attachment J-5 | 134 | VRTM | There is a typo in the VRTM, MSBRS-SPEC-SR0336 should actually be MSBRS-SPEC-SR0335. | Concur. J-5 has been amended accordingly. |
| 056 | Attachment J-5 | 7 | 2.2 | Document reference 24 NAS-IR-15014306 concerning the interface with the NCMS called in new requirements MSBRS-SPEC-SR0846 and MSBRS-SPEC-SR0849 is not part of the SIR package and could not be found in the public domain. Can you please provide it? | Concur. NAS-IR-15014306 will be added as a J-attachment |
| 057 | Attachment J-5 | 8 | 2.3 | Document reference 2 COMSAT RSI Technical Products Instruction Book 1003-006 is not part of the SIR package and could not be found in the public domain. Can you please provide it? | Concur. The COMSAT RSI Technical Products Instruction Book 1003-006 will be added as a J-attachment |
| 058 | Attachment J-5 | 54 | 3.4 | The SSD requires in requirements MSBRS-SPEC-SR0679 and MSBRS-SPEC-SR0680 both reference omnidirectional and directional antennas for the PARROT. Considering there are 2 PARROTs per site does it mean that one PARROT will be equipped with a directional antenna and the other with an omnidirectional antenna? Or does it mean that the PARROTs have the capacity for either? In that case please advise which one to price in the CLIN and how to indicate the price of the other if needed. | 1) No, the Offeror can assume that all PARROTS will be equipped with directional antennas. 2) Yes, the PARROTS need to be able to operate using either antenna. 3) They should all be priced as directional antennas. Section C has been updated accordingly. |
| 059 | Attachment J-5 | 66 | 3.6.1.2 | Per MSBRS-SPEC-SR0850 : "The MSBRS must be configurable to use a Precision Time Protocol service compliant with IEEE 1588-2002 standard for system time synchronization. [AU-12EN01]" requires the system to be able to use a Precision Time Protocol service compliant with IEEE 1588-2002 standard for system time synchronization. This chapter concerns the accountability and auditing functionality. Can the FAA explain their intent for this requirement? | The intent is for the system to be capable of using PTP as its timing source provided from a network. The requirement remains as stated. |
| 060 | Section B | B-4 | Table | FFP CLIN 005B, Support System Technical Data - PSF, references SOW paragraphs 3.10.2 thru 3.10.2.4. However, the T&M CLIN 007 also references 3.10.2.1 - 3.10.2.2. Please clarify what is intended to be included with CLIN 005B and CLIN 007 for the PSF. If the delivery and support for the PSF until Government transition is covered in CLIN 005B, please clarify what is included in T&M CLIN 007. | SOW reference 3.10.2.1 will remain with CLIN 007. It refers to the installation of the PSF system. SOW reference 3.10.2.2 has been removed as a CLIN 007 section reference. The SOW references for CLIN 005B will remain unchanged. Section B has been updated accordingly. |
| 061 | Section B | B-6 | Table | CLIN 016 does not contain any travel for Training. Per SOW paragraphs 3.16.4 and 3.16.5.2 "Contractor courses must be conducted at the Contractor's or subcontractor's facility, or the Government may designate a Government Facility". These statements imply that travel could be required. Please clarify. | Travel for training can be included in CLIN 0016C - Travel - Program Management . Section B has been updated accordingly. |
| 062 | Section C | 105 | 3.16 | CDRL TR11 only requires delivery prior to and after First Course Conduct. Please confirm that there are no additional deliveries required to support subsequent course iterations. | After FAA approval of the CDRL, no additional deliveries are required to support subsequent course iterations. |
| 063 | Section C | 44 & 45 | 3.10.1.1, 3.10.1.2, 3.10.1.3 | SOW Section 3.10.1.1, First Level Maintenance Support, and 3.10.1.2, Second Level Maintenance Support, were added to the Final SIR. Software Maintenance is now SOW Section 3.10.1.3. Section B does not map SOW Section 3.10.1.1 and 3.10.1.2 to a CLIN. Can the FAA please identify where these should be mapped? | 3.10.1, including all sub-sections, are included in CLIN X001, Program Management. |
| 064 | Section C | 8 | 3.1.2 | In the second paragraph of C-3.1.2, there are multiple references for the contractor to provide the metrics for assessing performance as outlined in PM03 at PMRs and TIMs. However, PM03 does not describe any actual performance metrics, though it does describe areas that must be reported. PM02 describes a number of cost and schedule performance metrics. PM01, the PMP, will describe the metrics used to manage the program. Should the reference in this paragraph be to PM01, or possibly PM02, versus PM03? | The FAA concurs. Section C will be updated to change the reference from PM03 to PM02. |
| 065 | Section C | 85 | 3.12.9.2 | The first paragraph reads: "The Contractor must conduct Depot Level training for technicians at the FAA Logistics Center prior to Depot transition. The Contractor must conduct this training on Contractor-furnished equipment at the Contractor’s facility; " Can the FAA clarify if the depot level training is conducted at the FAA Logistics Center or is it to be conducted at Contractor's facility? | Depot Level training will be conducted at the Contractor's facility. Section C will be updated accordingly. |
| 066 | Section C | 28 | 3.5.2.2 | SOW 3.5.2.2 – the SOW identifies that the MSBRS-Maintenance Terminal and MSBRS-ATC Terminal interfaces are external system interfaces even though both sides are delivered by the MSBRS supplier. We recommend these be treated as Internal Interfaces since the MSBRS supplier would be the design authority for both sides of the interface. Please confirm that this is acceptable. | No, this is not acceptable. |
| 067 | Section C | 34 | 3.7.3 | SOW 3.7.3 Requirements Management – requires the supplier to provide the FAA with read only access to the MSBRS Requirements Management Database via a secure website. In addition, the SOW defines CDRL for delivery of the MSBRS Requirement Management Database as a CDRL. These two instances of the same data are not likely to remain identical during the program interval when significant requirements work is underway and access to the requirement data is most useful. We recommend that the FAA select the CDRL based database delivery option to access the contractor’s requirements database to avoid complicated version and configuration management issues for database users. Please confirm that this is acceptable. | No, this is not acceptable. Per the CDRL matrix, the requirements database is only delivered at FCA/PCA and the final site's IOC. |
| 068 | Section C | 44 | 3.9.1 | Section C Para 3.9.1 indicates that the Government may authorize the Contractor to procure a Form, Fit and Function replacement secondary antenna as specified in FAA-E-2660. This specification (FAA-E-2660) however also includes a specification for a six-path rotary joint. Does the government intend to procure both the antenna and the rotary joint, or just the antenna as part of this optional procurement? | If the FAA exercises this option, it will only be to procure the antenna. |
| 069 | Section C | 44 | 3.9.1 | SOW 3.9.1 - the Antenna replacement scope in SOW 3.9.1 is defined to be as defined in FAA-E-2660. Review of FAA-E-2660 indicates that the scope of supply includes: 1) Open Array Antenna, 2) Rotary Joint, and 3) Additional engineering deliverables as identified in the FAA Specification. Please confirm that the Rotary Joint is to be provided under the Antenna Replacement CLINs? | If the FAA exercises this option, it will only be to procure the antenna. |
| 070 | Section E & Section I | Various | Various | The SIR includes various clauses that require the Contracting Officer to complete "fill-ins". Would the Contracting Officer please complete the "fill-ins" prior to proposal submission? | Section E does not contain a fill-in portion. Section I has been updated accordingly. |
| 071 | Section F | F-5 | 0005A | Please clarify POP End Date of "Transition of Depot to FAA". Our interpretation is that the Transfer of Depot was at the conclusion of Interim Contractor Depot Level Support (ICDLS). However, there are ICDLS options beyond the base period. | The transition of the Depot to FAA will occur at the conclusion of ICDLS. However, ICDLS will not end in the base period. It may be ordered in 12 months increments up through option period 2. |
| 072 | Section G | 7 | Table 2 | Table 2 - Milestone Payment Schedule designates Milestone Payment 8 Provisioning Conference as the first payment for CLIN 005 Support Systems Technical and Payment 10 Completion of Physical Configuration Audit (PCA). However SOW 3.12.4.3 states "The Contractor must host and support a PC to be conducted at the Contractor's facility no later than 30 days after the PCA. " Which is correct? | The first payment for CLIN X005 will occur at Milestone 4 (CDR), not Milestone 8. The next payment will be at PCA, and the third will be at the PC. Per Section C, the PC is to be conducted no later than 30 days after the PCA. |
| 073 | Section G | G-7 | 12 | Clarification is requested on Milestone 12. Please clarify what is meant by Transfer Depot-Level Support since ICDLs options exist beyond the base period it is unclear what signifies transfer. For transfer of Second Level Engineering Support to FAA is this meant to be Phase One of Second Level Engineering Transition per SOW 3.10.2? | ICDLS transition will not occur during the base period. Transfer of Depot activities will occur after approval of CDRL LS07. Milestone 12 will be complete when the depot transition occurs and Phase One of the Second Level Engineering transition is completed. Both events must occur to receive final payment. |
| 074 | Section I | I-11 | 3.2.2.8-8 | Section I clause 3.2.2.8-8 Liquidated Damages - Supplies, Services, or Research and Development (October 2014) includes a fill-in for the Contracting Officer to complete. In order for Offerors to appropriately assess the financial impact of the clause, we request that the FAA provide the amount of liquidated damages per day in paragraph (a). In addition, would the FAA consider adding an H clause identifying applicable milestones, reasonable cap on financial damages to be assessed associated with this clause and a 30 day grace period to resolve schedule issues? | AMS clause 3.2.2.8-8 has been removed from Section I of the SIR. |
| 075 | Section I | I-4 | I.1 | Given the size, complexity and duration of the MSBRS program, and given that the contract includes a Liquidated Damages provision for Contractor's failure to deliver supplies and/or services within the time specified in the contract, would the FAA consider including AMS clause 3.10.6-7 Excusable Delays (October 1996)? | AMS clause 3.2.2.8-8 has been removed from Section I the SIR. |
| 076 | Section L | L-19 | L.21.2.1 | Please confirm that the percentages for disadvantaged, women-owned, and service disabled veterans are a subset of the 25% subcontract value | By definition, any of the SDB, WOSB and SDVSOB firms are considered SB and should be included in the 25% SB Subcontracting dollar figure. If they are SDB, WOSB or SDVOSB the same subcontractor can also be counted in these categories. |
| 077 | Section L | L-10 | L.23.7 | Section L.23.7 allows the Offeror to include subcontract agreement(s); however, Volume V - Other Documentation is limited to 35 pages. Would the FAA consider increasing the overall page count for Volume V or allow Offerors to subcontractor agreement(s) in addition to Volume V? | The FAA concurs. The page limit has been removed for Volume V. Section L has been updated accordingly. |
| 078 | Section L | 6, 10 & 26 | L.8 & L.23 | Section L.8 requires the Offeror to provide documentation to demonstrate its responsibility to perform the MSBRS contract such as a copy of the Offeror's letter of purchasing system adequacy, verification from DCMA/DCAA of Offeror's accounting system, signed subcontractor agreements and corporate financial statements. However, Section L.23 limits Volume V - Other Documentation page count to 35 pages. Will the FAA consider eliminating the page count for Volume V, increasing the page for Volume V or allowing Offeror's to submit the required documentation in addition to Volume V? | The FAA concurs. The page limit has been removed for Volume V. Section L has been updated accordingly. |
| 079 | Section L | L-26 | L.23.2 | Sections L.16 and L.23 limit the Volume V - Other Documentation page count for the requirements in L.23.1 - L.23.7 to 35 pages. Will the FAA consider eliminating the page count for Volume V, increasing the page count for Volume V or allowing Offeror's to submit the required documentation in addition to Volume V? | The FAA concurs. The page limit has been removed for Volume V. Section L has been updated accordingly. |
| 080 | Section L | L-25 | L.22.5 | Section L.22.5 Basis of Estimates - Cost Type CLINs requires detailed information that extends past the estimated labor. Since the BOE must be unpriced, the reference to include quantities of materials and ODCs, would be limited to a Material title or ODC description. Can the FAA confirm the intent? | Quantities of materials and ODC can be included in the unpriced BOE. The price references are limited to the actual prices and not quantities. |
| 081 | Section L | L-10 | L.16 | Section L.16 outlines the proposal organization and indicates the number of copies to be delivered for each Volume, identifying an Original + 2 hard copies is required for Volume IV. Does the FAA intend for Attachment J-33 Cost/Price Workbook to be included in Volume IV as a printed copy? | The FAA does not require a printed copy of Attachment J-33. Section L has been amended accordingly. |
| 082 | Section L | L-11 | L.18.1 | Section L.18.1 Format and Structure limits foldout pages to Volumes I, III, and IV. The instructions limit five (5) foldouts per volume. If a printed copy of Attachment J-33 is required will the FAA consider increasing the foldout page limit? | The FAA does not require a printed copy of Attachment J-33. Section L has been amended accordingly. |
| 083 | Section L | L-21 | L.22.1 | Section L.22.1 states that the pricing instructions are applicable to the Prime Offeror as well as each division or segment of the prime contractor and all proposed subcontractors. Does the FAA intend the requirement to extend to Attachment J-33, where as each subcontractor and/or division of the Prime Offeror would complete and submit Attachment J-33? Or, does the FAA intend that Attachment J-33 is the responsibility of the Prime Offeror only? | Attachment J-33 is the responsibility of the Prime offeror only. Proposed subcontractor and/or intercompany work transfers costs in the prime Offeror’s proposal must be traceable to each respective subcontractor’s proposal submission. However, it does not preclude subcontractors to use as part of their submission. |
| 084 | Section L | L-2 & L-21 | L.3.2.2.3-38 & L.22.1 | Please clarify whether or not Certified Cost or Pricing Data is required. The top of page L-2 references 3.2.2.3-38 (Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Other Information), the bottom of page L-21 under L.22.1 states " The FAA anticipates that adequate price competition will exist; thus Offerors are not required to submit Certified Cost or Pricing Data with their proposal" | The FAA confirms that Certified Cost or Pricing Data is not required for this SIR response. |
| 085 | Section L | L-22 & L-23 | L.22.2 & L.22.3.3.1a | Attachment J-33, Tab J-33.4 'T&M Schedule of Rates' requires Offeror's to populate a Fully Burdened Labor Rate (FBLR) for each year shown. The years identified appear to be calendar year rather than the individual contract years (Base Period Yr. 1, Base Period Yr. 2, etc.). Is it the FAA's intent that the T&M rates are based on a calendar year rather than by each respective contract year? If yes, is the Offeror permitted to insert an additional worksheet to provide the required detail into the weighted or blended T&M Schedule rates that were developed for each Contract year. | Section L has been amended accordingly. |
| 086 | Section L | L-21 | L.22.1 | L.22.1 states the first page of Volume IV should contain the following items (a) thru (h). Is it the intention of the FAA that the first page be after the Title Page (Cover Page), TOC, and Glossary of Acronyms? | Items (a) through (h) can be provided after the Title Page (Cover Page), TOC, and Glossary of Acronyms. Section L has been amended accordingly. |
| 087 | Section L | L-21 & L-25 | L.22.1 & L.22.7.1 | L.22.7.1 states, "The Offeror shall provide a matrix corresponding to the lowest level applicable of the Program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as identified in Attachment J-27 that traces the Offeror’s proposed cost from the Section B". And L.22.1 states, "Offerors must not complete or populate Section B, the FAA will complete it after Offeror’s selection and prior to contract award". These two statements appear to be in conflict, we respectfully request the FAA to please clarify. | Offerors must complete Section B and include it as part of their proposal. L.22.1 has been updated accordingly. |
| 088 | Section L | L-22 | L.22.2 | Is the Offeror required to print a hardcopy of Attachment J-33 Cost/Price Workbook (CPW)? Or is it acceptable to reference the Excel file being submitted along with Volume IV Cost/Price Proposal? If the offeror is required to print a hardcopy of J-33, would the FAA consider increasing the number of foldouts (i.e. 11 x 17s) which can be submitted within Volume IV? | The FAA does not require a printed copy of Attachment J-33. |
| 089 | Section L | L-23 | L.22.3.1 | This Section requires the offeror to provide copies of their "Forward Pricing Rate Agreement(s) (FPRA) or Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR), or any Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) used for this proposal and copies of DCAA or DCMA responses to those submissions". Since these documents may be quite large, is it acceptable to include these as an Appendix to Volume IV? | Yes, it is acceptable to submit the documents as an Appendix to Volume IV. Section L has been amended accordingly. |
| 090 | Section L | L-23 | L.22.3.3.1(c) | Section L.22.3.3.1(c) states, "Offerors must not include direct labor for the following administrative functions: contract administration, subcontract administration, human resources, and contract/invoice accounting, unless their disclosed practices require that these be charged as direct costs. Offeror is to annotate this inclusion accordingly and submits its most recent CAS Disclosure Statement and provide a certification IAW AMS 3.2.3-1". If the offeror is required to submit a copy of their CAS Disclosure Statement can the offeror, include it as an Appendix to Volume IV or as a separate Word/PDF file to Volume IV? | Yes, it is acceptable to submit the documents as an Appendix to Volume IV. Section L has been amended accordingly. |
| 091 | Section L | L-25 | L.22.5 | Is it the intention of the FAA to have the offeror submit a separate Word/Excel file to support the Basis of Estimate? If it is, is the offeror required to print the BOEs? | BOEs are to submitted in a Word file as part of their Price Narrative. The FAA does require a printed copy of the BOEs. |
| 092 | Section L | L-23 | L.22.3.3.1(c) | Section L.22.3.3.1(c) indicates that Offerors must not include direct labor for administrative functions unless their disclosed practices require those functions be charged direct. Are Offerors therefore allowed to add job categories in addition to those identified in Attachment J-32? | Section L.22.3.3.1( c) direct labor rates and hours instructions pertain to cost-type CLINs. No additional labor categories may be added to Attachment J-32. In accordance with Section H.16(d), requests for additional labor categories may be made after contract award. |
| 093 | J-5 System Specification | 59 | 3.5.1.2.5.2 | The system specification states that the MSBRS loads must be distributed among the Government designated power panels to achieve load balance. Does this requirement apply to the convenience power outlets as well as to the MSBRS equipment? | Yes, this requirement applies to the convenience power outlets as we well as to the MSBRS equipment. |
| 094 | J-5 System Specification | 48 | 3.2.11.2 | Based on the numbers above and below this requirement, the number of 6 targets seems out of place. Please confirm that 6 is the number intended. | Concur - J-5 updated to reflect 56 targets for SR0584. |
| 095 | B-Supplies or Services Price/Cost | B-18 | X014A, X014B | Please confirm the requested cost/pricing entries for these CLINs. “Offerors are instructed to provide an itemized list…and an FFP price for each item” which implies that the pricing table shown in B.5 is to be filled out as the summation of the itemized list. Please elaborate. | Offerors must provide an itemized list with prices for each item. J-33 has been updated to allow Offeror's to provide this information. |
| 096 | B-Supplies or Services Price/Cost | B-10 | X010 | This is an FFP CLIN which includes variable activity such as non-warranty repairs. The quantity of repairs is in part based on the number of systems implemented, which is not defined at this time. To ensure all offerors use the same ground rules for a fair and consistent evaluation, please advise whether non-warranty repair costs are expected to be included in the cost estimate at this point in time, and if so, on what basis of implemented systems? |
| Based on the variability in the number of repair actions, would the FAA consider changing this to a T&M CLIN? | Yes, CLIN X010 has been changed to T&M. Sections B, F and Attachment J-33 have been updated accordingly. | |||||
| 097 | B-Supplies or Services Price/Cost | B-10 | X010 | Please confirm that ICDLS spares are not procured in this line item. | Confirmed. They are procured in X014A. | |
| 098 | Attachment J-41 - MSBRS System Specific Interface Drawings.pdf | 01 | Should the Maintenance Terminal (remote Site) be shown going through the Site Comm Equipment? Was the block diagram shown in its current form to imply a different communications method specifically for the maintenance terminals? | Yes, the Maintenance Terminal (remote Site) should be shown going through the Site Comm Equipment. Attachment J-41 will be updated accordingly. | ||
| 099 | Attachment J-34 - MSBRS OCD Plan | 4 | 3.2 | Use the term “playback” here and throughout the Plan. Is that in reference to playback of the ACES equipment scenario and not playback of recorded data within the MSBRS? | Playback refers to scenario playback through the ACES. | |
| 100 | Attachment J-34 - MSBRS OCD Plan | 7 | 3.2.1.2 | States 4.6 sec rotation for a terminal system. Was this intentional as the spec states 4.8 sec? Section 3.2.3.2 is consistent with the 4.8 sec rotation rate. | Per Attachment J-5 , Section 3.2.11.1, Terminal Capacity is to be tested at a nominal scan rate of 13 RPM which equates to a 4.6 sec scan rate. The OCD evaluation is being conducted in accordance with this requirement. | |
| 101 | Attachment J-34 - MSBRS OCD Plan | 7 | 3.2.1.2 | Allowable max PRF equates to 200 Hz when the spec allows up to 250 Hz. Was this intentional? | Yes, this was intentional. | |
| 102 | Attachment J-34 - MSBRS OCD Plan | 33 | 3.2.3.2 | Allowable max PRF equates to 213 Hz when the spec allows up to 250 Hz. Was this intentional? | Yes, this was intentional. | |
| 103 | Attachment J-34 - MSBRS OCD Plan | 3 | 3 | Will there be time allotted to perform a site survey if the FAA test site prior to OCD? | No, there will not be time allotted to perform a site survey. | |
| 104 | M | M-14 | M.10.1.4 1) | States "...demonstrate compliance with Section I, AMS Clause 1.13-2. " Section I goes from I.13-1 to 1.13-5. Will the government please provide the missing 1.13-2? Reference pages I-4 and I-5. | The FAA concurs. Section I has been updated accordingly. | |
| 105 | L | L-16 | L.19.2.6.5 | States "All electronic files and documentation specified in the paragraphs above must be submitted to the FAA via a flash drive as specified in Section L.18.2. Hard copies are not permitted for System Maturity Support Information. " Is it acceptable to have hardcopy of text in the response to explain the data contained in the electronic data recordings? | The Offeror must provide this information in a separate file on the submitted flash drive. Section L has been amended accordingly. | |
| 106 | C | 26 | 3.5.1.3.2 | States "Status of Contractor’s Stage-3 National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Certification of Spectrum Support (See Section 3.7.5.1)" Should the reference be to paragraph 3.7.6 Spectrum Compliance? | Yes, the reference should be to 3.7.6. Section C has been updated accordingly. | |
| 107 | K | k-1 | Table of Contents | The Table of Contents lists Buy American Act Certificate (clause 3.6.4-15) but is not present in document in Section K. Please provide or update the TOC. | Section K has been updated accordingly. | |
| 108 | H | H-12 | H.22 | As the nature of obsolete parts is market driven and not predictable, the cost of modification or redesign of obsolete parts should be on a T&M basis determined at the time of non-manufacturability of the LRU. Suggest the FAA add an additional CLIN for this activity? | No, the FAA will not add an additional CLIN. These costs should be accounted for in CLIN XX06. |
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