DNTS Final SIR - Vendor QA 2023-12-22.pdf
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This document contains responses from the Federal Aviation Administration to vendor questions on Screening Information Request 693KA8-24-R-00007 for the Dedicated Network Telecommunications System. The FAA clarified requirements around the Operational Capability Test submission, including confirming certain hardware does not need to be included. Reference documents were provided or issues addressed relating to training requirements, data item descriptions, and proposal due dates. The amendment updated sections of the SIR on training objectives, contracting timelines, and other areas based on vendor feedback. Offerors should review the amended SIR files provided by the FAA for updated requirement details and documentation.
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Responses to Vendor Comments and Questions December 18, 2023
Dedicated Network Telecommunications System (DNTS) SIR # 693KA8-24-R-00007
Q# SIR Section Page # SIR Reference Comment / Question Response 1 L6 L6-3 List of OCT
Hardware The OCT hardware list in Sect L6 does not list the GPS Clock or the External Battery Backup Power System, there is no space provided in the OCT racks, and all OCT items involving this equipment are analysis based only so is it acceptable to NOT send these items with the OCT equipment?
The FAA confirms that the GPS clock and the External Battery Backup system are NOT to be included in the OCT submission.
2 M1SCIT-DNTS-
C3- PLN-
013_OCT Plan v1.2_2023101
6.pdf
4 On page 4 (9 of80) of SCIT- DNTS-C3-PLN-013_OCT Plan v1.2_20231016.pdf there is still a reference to PoE although this requirement has been eliminated.
Is this an error inthe OCT plan?
The PoE reference has been removed from the OCT Plan.
The updated M-1 file is included in this amendement.
3 M1DNTS OCT
Plan -Appendix
A
VRTM_08_21_
23.pd f
2-3,2-3 Several tests refer to AT&T Pub 43801. Wehave not been able to locate this document to enable us to read the original reference document.And it appears that it may have been replaced by a “MDP-236- 140” or a GR-474. This is per ericsson.net who seems to be the inheritor of AT&T/Telcordi a documents. Can the FAA supply a copy of 43801 or the relevant sections or another document where these referenced specifications are still published and available?
The DNTS Telcordia PUB 43801 voice interface requirements remain unchanged.
Publication 43801 is included in this amendment.
4 J2 J2- 64 The title of this data item is “Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material ShortagesReport” but the remarks refer to the FAA Scanning Test Pilot, and the Contract Line Item Number 0035, Data Item Number L008, and Title are not consistent with the page J2-2 Index. Isthis an error?
SIR Attachment J-2 CDRLs and DIDs, has been corrected for CDRL L008. The updated file is included in this amendment.
Q an A Page 1 of 4
Q# SIR Section Page # SIR Reference Comment / Question Response 5 J2 J2- 66 Section J2, Page J2-66 shows a Contract Line Item
Number of 0043 (TASA)and Authority FAA-DNTS- M004 (TASA)on the same page, J2.66. Seems to be in error as the Title and description relate to Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages Report.
SIR Attachment J-2 CDRLs and DIDs, has been corrected for CDRL L008. The updated file is included in this amendment.
6 J2 J2-93,J2-
These pages list as their title “WBT Theory of Operations and Maintenance Course” however the content is about examinations and tests.There seems to be no CDRL or DID for the WebBased Training.
SIR Attachment J-2 CDRLs and DIDs, has been corrected for CDRL M007, "Web-Based Theory of Operations and Maintenance Course". The updated file is included in this amendment.
7 C 23 Details for these requirements will be answered during the
Contractor hosted Training Guidance Conference (TGC).
SIR Sect C.3.3.11.10 refers us to the general FAA training standards and the ELMS overview but does not provide sufficient detail to allow us to develop an accurate estimate for this item. We need details such as how many lessons are required? Is this intended to be an alternative to the ILT, a refresher after the ILT or a course for those that don’t need to provision – just monitor?What duration of each lesson?Can we develop the content in an SCORM 1.2compliant level., etc.
SIR Section C.3.3.11 (pages 20-23) and the M007 Data Item Description in SIR Attachment J2 CDRLs and DIDs have been updated to clarify the requirements and objectives of the Web-based training course, a remote learning alternative to the Instructor-led training. The updated files are included in this Amendment.
The FAA training reference documents furnished with the SIR announcement provide guidance on length and content of DNTS training courses.
SCORM 1.2 is an FAA-acceptable standard for e-Learning development. See "eLMS Integration Guide", page 29 - Technical Specification Form.
8 eLMS Content Integration
Guide_V.2017- 12.pdf
18 Can we get a copy of the referenced list? The FAA no longer produces the referenced list of standard software; however, Offerors may request verification of any software they are considering at the DNTS Training Guidance Conference.
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Q# SIR Section Page # SIR Reference Comment / Question Response 9 L 3.2 L-9 January 15, 2024 is a federal holiday (MLK), might we move this to January 16 or later?
The proposal due date (SIR Section L.3.2, Table L-1) has been updated to 3:00 PM ET, Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Offeror written proposals and OCT Submissions are due at this time. Updated SIR Sections L and L-2 are included in this amendment.
NOTE: The FAA is NOT able to take delivery of OCT submissions on Monday, January 15th, 2024 due to the Federal holiday.
Q an A Page 3 of 4
Amendment 1 Files December 18, 2023
Dedicated Network Telecommunications System (DNTS) SIR # 693KA8-24-R-00007
File Name SIR Section Section Page(s) Description or Summary of Change (s) Austin to provide name and file N/A N/A n/a SF-30 for Amendment DNTS Final SIR - Vendor QA N/A N/A n/a FAA responses to Vendor SIR Questions and Comments DNTS SIR Sect C (Amend 1) C C.3.3.11 20-23 Updates to clarify training requirements are highlighted DNTS SIR Sect H (Amend 1) H N/A n/a Removed comment. No change to content.
DNTS SIR Sect J2 - CDRLs and DIDs (Amend 1)
J2 Multiple multiple Table of Contents added. CDRLs re-ordered by CDRL #. CDRL errors including L008 (DMSMS Reporting) and M007 (WBT Operations and Maintenance Course) corrected.
DNTS SIR Sect L (Amend 1) L L.3.2 (Table L-1) L-9 Proposal due date updated to January 31st, 2024 DNTS SIR Sect L2 - Past Performance Survey (Amend 1)
L-2 Past Performance Survey
Instructions to Person Providing Reference:
1 Survey due date updated to January 31st, 2024.
DNTS SIR Sect M1 OCT Plan (Amend 1) M-1 OCT Plan M1SCIT-DNTS-C3- PLN- 013_OCT Plan v1.3_20231204.pdf
4 The Power over Ethernet (PoE) reference has been removed from Paragraph 3.2
DNTS INTERFACES OVERVIEW.
Telcordia_PUB43801_ChannelBank N/A N/A n/a Reference for DNTS voice interface requirements
Amend 1 SIR files Page 4 of 4
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