TARS3-RFP Questions and Responses.pdf

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SAM.gov Solicitation Notice;

RFP

SAM.gov - N/A RFP Page 92 of 205

SAM.gov - General Information;

RFP - L.7.3 -

Proposal Information

Proposal Due Date

With the update in the proposal due date issued in SAM.gov on the morning of 06/06/2022 from 07/19/2022 to 06/30/2022, we kindly request confirmation on the materials due on 06/30/2022. Please confirm that only the written portion, Vol. 00 Proposal Information (no page limit) and Vol 1. Factor 1. TARS Operations (35 pages) is due on 06/30/2022 at 1:00PM EST, with the Oral Presentation materials due on the Offeror’s scheduled orals date.

There appears to be a circular reference to proposal due dates in the RFP with the SF-33 pointing to Section L, and Section L.7.3 pointing to the SF 33.

Respectfully recommending that language be included in the RFP in Section L.7.3 that states:

"(1) The submission date for the Offeror's proposal for Phase 1 (Vol 00 and Vol 1) shall be no later than June 30, 2022 at 1:00PM EST. The submission for Phase 1 Factor 2. Program Management & Capabilities Demonstration slides will be due on the Offeror's scheduled orals presentation date."

Recommendation Noted. The proposal due date will be stated in the SF-33 and updated in the RFP.

RFP RFP Page 93 of 205 RFP Page 94 of 205

L.9 Instructions for Phase 1 - Proposal Vol 1,

b. Volume 1.

Section 1. Factor 1 Element 1 - Corporate Experience (Prime Contractor Only) Corporate

Experience

It is our understanding that in order to effectively deliver against the TARS program requirements, a transparent, collaborative, and integrated team approach is required to maintain, enhance, and evolve mission operations. In order for the government to evaluate with adequate competition and reach a best value decision of the comprehensive capability of the proposing Offeror against the requirements, it is recommended that Corporate Experience include Prime and Principal Subcontractors and be evaluated on their collective relevance and capability as part of Corporate Experience.

1) Respectfully recommending the following language replace L.9 b.

Words in bold represent the requested changes:

"Volume 1. Section 1. Factor 1 Element 1 - Corporate Experience (Prime Contractor and Principal Subcontractor(s) Only)

Provide up to 5 recent (work performed during the 5 years from the date of issuance of this solicitation) service contracts that are collectively of similar scope and complexity to the TARS O&M operations with sites at geographically dispersed locations. For each project cited, provide an explanation of how the project is similar to TARS (e.g., technical complexity, management scope, and/or logistics operations) and how it differs from TARS. Based on its corporate experience, provide a discussion on the benefits the Offeror brings to the TARS. This should include a narrative of the learning that has occurred and the risks facing TARS that can be avoided or managed as the result of the experience."

Recommendation noted. However, it is the Government's intent to obtain Corporate Experience on the prime contractor only for this part of the proposal.

RFP RFP Page 107 of 205 M.6 Assessment of Evaluation Factors; a.

Factor 1: TARS Operations

Evaluation Criteria

See Ref No.2. Respectfully recommending the following language replace M.6 ASSESSMENT OF EVALUATION FACTORS a. Factor 1: TARS Operations i.

Words in bold represent the requested changes:

"i. The Government shall derive a level of confidence that the Offeror will successfully perform the requirements based on their collective Corporate Experience and Technical Approach. Element 1 - Corporate Experience. Evaluation shall be based on relevance of the collective Corporate Experience cited to the TARS Operations."

Recommendation noted. However, Government's intent to evalute Corporate Experience on the prime contractor only for Factor 1.

RFP RFP Page 107 of 205 M.6 Assessment of Evaluation Factors; a.

Factor 1: TARS Operations

Evaluation Criteria

Would the government please confirm Factor 1: TARS Operations ii.

Element 2: Technical Approach is significantly more important than i.

Element 1: Corporate Experience as sub elements of the evaluation of Factor 1.

Please confirm. Recommendation Accepted.

Section M.6. a. shall be amended to add the following: "iii. Factor 1 - Element 2 Technical Approach is significantly more important than Element 1 Corporate Experience"

Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) Operations and Maintenance Contract 3 RFP Questions and Responses

RFP RFP Page 99 of 205 L.11.3 Vol IV:

Past Performance Proposal

Past Performance

We recommend that all three (3) Corporate Experiences used to respond to L.9 Instructions for Phase 1 - Proposal Vol 1, b. Volume 1. Section 1.

Factor 1 Element 1 - Corporate Experience (Prime Contractor Only) be required to be used in L 11.3 Vol IV: Past Performance Proposal.

Respectfully recommending the following language replace L.11.3 Vol IV: Past Performance Words in bold represent the requested changes:

"The Offeror shall provide three (3) relevant contracts of similar size, scope and complexity to the proposed TARS effort performed during the last five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. The contracts/projects may be of the prime or a key subcontractor but must clearly identify the owner of the project experience. All three relevant contracts provided MUST be the same as the corporate experience contracts cited in Volume 1, Section 1 - Corporate Experience."

Recommendation Noted. Section L.11.3 VilIV: Past Performance Proposal is amended as follow to permit additional submissions for subcontractor experience.

"The Offeror shall provide up to Five (5) relevant contracts of similar size, scope and complexity to the proposed TARS effort performed during the last five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. The contracts/projects may be of the prime or a key subcontractor but must clearly identify the owner of the project experience.

At least two of the contracts provided MUST be the same as the contracts cited in Volume 1, Section 1 - Corporate Experience (Prime Contractor Only)."

RFP RFP Page 3 of 205 SF-33 - Section 5

Date Issued The issue date in Box 5 on the SF-33 is incorrect. Respectfully request the Government address this update in amendment 001.

Recommendation Accepted. The proposal due date will be stated in the SF- 33.

7 RFP RFP Page 6 of 205 B.2

CLIN 0005

Quantity There are appears to be a typo. The quantity currently reads "1210". Respectfully request the Government revise this to "10" months. Recommendation Accepted. The RFP will be Ammended.

RFP RFP Page 23 of 205 E.2 52.246-11

Quality Standards

Please confirm that if offerors possess the current ISO 2015 certification for quality standards they satisfy the clause.

Please confirm.

Recommendation noted. See RFP as amended.

RFP RFP Page 38 of 205 H.17

Wage Determination

The RFP does not contain a wage determination and notes that one will be provided at the time of award (Sec. J.1; Appendix M). The Service Contract Labor Standards Regulations, however, require wage determinations to be provided when the RFP is released (see 29 CFR § 4.4(a)(1)(ii) and 29 CFR § 4.4(b)(5)). Will the agency be providing the appropriate wage determination or incumbent Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), as appropriate?

We kindly request that the Government provide the applicable wage determinations in amendment 001.

Recommendation Accepted. See RFP as amended.

RFP RFP Page 107 of 205 M.6 ASESSMENT

OF EVALUATION

FACTORS / f.

Factor 6:

Cost/Price

Wage Determination

The RFP states "The Government shall also evaluate compliance with the applicable wage determinations." However, the Solicitation package does not include any wage determinations. We kindly request wage determinations be included in the RFP such that all evaluations are consistent.

Please see Ref No. 9.

Recommendation Accepted. See RFP as amended.

RFP RFP Page 40 of 205 H.25

Reimbursable Travel Expense

Will the Government please provide a plug # for all travel/ODCs?

Estimating travel expenses for the entire period of performance is inefficient as travel costs are unpredictable and will fluctuate during performance of this requirement. Providing a travel plug number under a cost reimbursable CLIN will allow offerors to bill the Government in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 as travel costs are incurred.

Respectfully request a plug number for all travel and ODC.

Recommendation Noted. Offeror shall include their proposed travel to meet the requirements of the PWS and the associated costs shall be included in the firm fixed price for the applicable CLINS. H.25 applies to travel as directed by the Government.

RFP RFP Page 41 of 205 H.29 TARS Performance- Based Fee (PBF) for the TARS Flight Operations - (CLINs 0004 and 0006)

Schedule of PBF Payment Adjustments

Kindly request the government provide a separate Schedule of Performance Based Fee (PBF) Payment Adjusted Based on Contractor Performance by Performance Area for the Lajas site, as the site requirements within the PWS differ from the other seven CONUS sites.

Please provide.

The Schedule of Performance Based Fee (PBF) Payment Adjusted Based on Contractor Performance by Performance Areas applies to contract wide performance. The quarterly adjustment as the result of the contractor’s failure to meet one or more of the performance thresholds shall apply to total flight hours (QSFH for CONUS sites and MOA hours for Lajas) .

13 RFP RFP Page 45 of 205 H.31(e) 2

TRDN ATO

Will the Government please confirm the last TRDN ATO renewal date? Please confirm.

The TRDN/ATO renewal date is June 22, 2025.

Appendix B - CDRLs

Appendix B - CDRLs page 4 of (Page B-3)

CDRL A001 13.B

MIS system

One of the four components of the MIS is listed as an "MIS tool (Infor EAM)". Are the licenses government furnished equipment? If so, will the government please identify the quantity?

No the MIS tool (Infor EAM) is not GFE. It is the data management system used by the incumbent contractor.

Attachment 1 -

PWS

PWS Page 12 RFP Page 124 of 205

6.3.2 Personnel shall be

fully able on day one

Please confirm that "day one" is day one of the base period. Please confirm.

confirmed

Attachment 1 -

PWS

PWS Page 18 RFP Page 130 of 205

6.11.2.3

Equipment

Could the government please confirm that the equipment referenced in this section refers to new additions or upgrades and not to previously approved equipment, parts, and components required to maintain overall existing system operation.

Please confirm.

This section applies to 6.11.2.3 for"All equipment obtained by the Offeror on behalf of the Government " as stated.

Attachment 1 -

PWS

PWS Page 18 RFP Page 130 of 205

6.11.3.1

DUNS Number

DUNS numbers are no longer used, recommend replacing with Unique Entity ID.

Respectfully suggest replacing references to DUNS with "Unique Entity

ID".

Recommendation Accepted. See RFP as amended.

RFP RFP Page 92 of 205 L.7.3 Proposal Information/ Volume 00 Proposal Information/ Section 1 - General Information (vi).

DUNS Number

DUNS numbers are no longer used, recommend replacing with Unique Entity ID. Also, recommend removing NAICS, an offeror has multiple NAICS designations based on the type of work they perform.

vi. CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, and Tax Identification Number (TIN).

Recommendation Accepted. See RFP as amended.

Attachment 1 -

PWS

PWS Page 29 RFP Page 141 of 205

7.2.9

Aerostat Inspection Program

Will the Government kindly provide a schedule of when the last formal inspection of each aerostat was performed.

Please provide schedule of when the last formal inspection of each aerostat was performed. Recommendation Noted.

The information requested is in the TARS Monthly Management Report.

Such program specific information shall be made available through the Techncial Library. Upon request, those Offerors that have submitted their NDA will receive the information via email. Others will need to submit thier request with their signed NDA to the CO before the proposal due date.

Exh2_CostPrice N/A N/A

Pricing Worksheet

Kindly confirm that offerors are allowed to edit Exhibit 2 to propose costs in accordance with their cost accounting system procedures?

Please confirm.

Offeror is responsible to provide the cost information as required by Exhibit 2 worksheet. Deviations due to the Offeoror's cost accounting procedures shall be clearly explained and traceable to the cost elements or data required.

RFP RFP Page 78 of 205 and RFP Page 93 of 205

I.163 GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE

PREPARATION

OF PROPOSALS

(OCT 2008) & L.8

Proposal Submission and Activities Requirements

Submission Requirements

There is currently a conflict between submission requirements in Section

1.163 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPERATION OF PROPOSALS

and L.8 Proposal Submission and Activities Requirements. Section 1.163 requests only two volumes and hard copy submissions. Section L.8 outlines five volumes and only electronic submissions of each volume.

Please confirm L.8 supersedes I.163 and offerors are required to submit one electronic copy of each volume.

Recommendation Noted. Section I.163 is ammended accordingly.

RFP RFP Page 80 of 205 J.1 List of

Attachments Attachment 1 Statement of Work

Please confirm that Attachment 1 is a performance work statement. 2 confirmed

RFP RFP Page 93 of 205 L.8 Proposal Submission and Activities Requirements

File size limit

Kindly request the government provide an email file size limit for the submission of all proposal materials. With the size of presentation materials and images being large, offerors want to ensure that we are planning for a timely submission.

Please advise.

Recommendation Noted. The RFP has been amended as follows: "L. 7.3 Proposal Information:

•Proposal Delivery - The, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted via email to kimberly.w.ware@cbp.dhs.gov. There is a maximum size limit of 150MG per email. Offeror may submit proposal that exceeds the size limit in multiple emails. The Subject Line for mulitiple email submissions, Offerors must state the sequence and total number of emails for the proposal (e.g. proposal part 1 of 4, proposal part 2 of 4, etc)."

RFP RFP Page 93 of 205 L.8 Proposal Submission and Activities Requirements

Table 1 - Proposal Organization and Submission Requirements / Phase 1 / Factor 1.

Please confirm that Volume 00 - Proposal Information is to be submitted along with Phase 1, Factor 1., Volume 1 - TARS Operations.

Please confirm.

Confirmed

RFP RFP Page 95 of 205 L.10.1 Oral Presentation Process

Technology Check

Based on past oral presentation experience, we kindly recommend that CBP allow for a technology check session prior to the oral presentation date.

Offeror may request a single 15-minute test session using the Government instance of Microsoft Teams. The Government will confirm if they can see and hear the Offeror and the Offeror’s presentation materials during this session. These test sessions may be scheduled by emailing the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists no later than July xx, 2022 at 10:00 am Eastern time. Test sessions will be scheduled for the week of July xx, 2022.

Recommendation Noted.

Seion 10. 5.Oral Presentation Rules of Engagement. is amended as follows:

"(i)The Offeror is responsible for having the necessary equipment and Internet access to conduct the oral presentations on the MS Teams platform. Upon confirmation of the oral presentation date, the Offeror may request a single 15-minute test session using the Government instance of Microsoft Teams.

The test session may be scheduled by emailing the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists."

RFP RFP Page 105 of 205 M.2 Evaluation Factors / (c)

BSEE

Would the Government kindly define BSEE? It is not defined in the RFP. Please define.

Comment Noted.

Section M.2 (c) is amended as follows:

"Additionally, the Government’s objective is to limit risk associated with the Contractor’s ability to deliver its proposed technical approach to meet the TARS requirements and therefore the Government may consider the degree to which risk impacts the Contractor's ability to deliver the proposed approach.

RFP RFP Page 106 of 205 M.4 Relative Order of Importance for Factors / (a) Factors

There appears to be a typo in paragraph a, excluding Factor 5. Factors - Factor 2: Program Management & Capabilities Evaluation Factors is the most important factor. The remaining Factors 1, 3, 4, and 6 are in descending order of importance with Factor 1 TARS Operations" being more important and Factor 6 "Cost & Price" of the least importance. Factors 1 and 2 combined is more important than Factors 3, 5 and 6 combined."

Recommendation Accepted. See RFP as amended.

RFP RFP Page 106 of 205 M.4 Relative Order of Importance for Factors / (c)

Evaluation Criteria

The RFP is silent on what constitutes "acceptable" or "unacceptable" as the Small Business Utilization factor is evaluated. We kindly request the government detail acceptable and unacceptable evaluation ratings for Factor 4 - Small Business Utilization.

Please clarify.

Recommendation Noted. Section M 6 d. Factor 4: Small Business Utilization is amended to read "There will be no “Confidence Rating” for Small Business Utilization. Factor 4 shall be assessed as "acceptable" or "unacceptable".

Factor 4 evaluation shall be based on the extent of the Offeror's efforts to use small business firms, the size and complexity of proposed subcontracts.

Attachment 1 -

PWS

T-TOPS

N/A N/A

T-TOPS vs. PWS

In reviewing and comparing the T-TOPs against the PWS, there are inconsistencies between the two sources. Please confirm that the requirements listed in the PWS supersede those listed in the T-TOPS.

Please confirm.

The PWS requirements supercedes those in other reference documents.

However, the Government reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at the time of award.

Appendix B - CDAppendix B - CDRLs page 8 of (Page B-7)

A003

Daily Activity Reports (DARS)

Kindly request an electronic copy of the past 30 days of DARS. Please provide further documentation.

Program specific information shall be made available through the Techncial Library. Upon request, those Offerors that have submitted their NDA will receive the information via email. Others will need to submit thier request with their signed NDA to the CO before the proposal due date.

Appendix B - CDAppendix B - CDRLs page 10 of (Page B-9)

A004 Monthly Management Report (MMR)

Kindly request an electronic copy of the past 12 months of MMRs. Please provide further documentation.

See response above

Appendix B - CDRLs

B-1 TARS CONTRACT

DELIVERABLE

REQUIREMENTS

LIST (CDRL)

Table

The table on page B-1 is missing two CDRLs, #12 (Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)) and #13 (Helium Trailer Inventory Report). Please confirm that the table requires an update, as CDRLs #12 and #13 are applicable to the requirement.

Please update.

Recommendation Accepted. Appendix B - Contract Delivrable Requirement List, page B-1 has been updated to add A012 and A013.

Appendix B - CDRLs

All All

Inconsistencies with data

Section 4 of each provided CDRL appears to be inconsistent with the current and included PWS. In many instances, the CDRLs reference PWS sections which do not exist or do not apply. Additionally, in many instances the CDRLs exclude PWS sections (which reference the CDRL).

Please confirm these discrepancies will be corrected prior to or at award.

Please confirm.

Recommendation noted. Appendix B - Contract Delivrable Requirement List has been updated in accordance with the PWS. Additional changes may be address at the time of award.

N/A N/A N/A Additional questions

Can the government please confirm the Offerors will be allowed to submit additional questions which pertain to the requirements for Phase 2.

Please confirm.

There are no plans to extent the Q&A period for the RFP which included the requirements for Phase 2.

N/A N/A N/A

Phase 1 Due Date

Respectfully requesting the government extend the due date for Proposal Vol 00 and Proposal Vol 01 to Friday, 08 JUL 2022 @ 1:00PM

EDT.

Please consider.

Recommendation Accepted. See RFP as amended.

36 Notice N/A https://sam.gov/ opp/fac5c25872 064eadb6e0570 d479e0f23/view

General Information

Solicitation General Information originally listed July 19, 2022 01:00 pm EDT as the Original Date Offers Due. On June 6, 2022 the announcement was updated to reflect June 30, 2022 at 01:00 PM as the Updated Date Offers Due.

What is the expected due date for Phase 2?

The due date of the Phase 2 proposal will depend on the completion of Phase 1 activities.

37 RFP

L. 7.3 L.10.1

Proposal Information Oral Presentation Process

Section L 7.3 states "The submission date for the Offeror’s proposal for Phase 1 (Vol 00 and Vol 1) shall be no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the solicitation. "

Section L.10.1 states "No later than 3 business days after the proposal due date as set forth in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the solicitation, the Contracting Officer intends to contact Offeror’s POC to provide the date and time of the oral presentation."

Block 9 of Standard Form 33 references Section L and does not provide dates.

Recommend Block 9 of Standard Form 33 be updated with actual due dates and times.

Recommendation accepted. See RFP as amended

38 RFP 95

L.10.1

Para 4 (ii) Oral Presentation Pr

Section L.10.1 para 4 (ii) states "The Offeror is limited to no more than 5 individuals, each must be current employees of the prime contractor or subcontractor. An individual shall not participate in more than one Offeror's oral presentation."

Recommend Section L.10.1 para 4 (ii) be written to state "The Offeror is limited to no more than 5 individuals, each must be current employees of the prime contractor or proposed subcontractor. An individual shall not be an employee of a company that participates in more than one Offeror's oral presentation."

Recommendation noted. The RFP requirement remains unchanged.

39 Appendix B Throughout Throughout CDRLs and

Distribution Statements

Table B-1 lists only 11 of the 13 CDRLs described throughout the document. CDRLs also have different distribution statements (e.g. dates vary between Jul 2022, Jun 2021, Jun 2020. Some include CBP TARS Program Office mailing address and some do not.)

Recommend update Table B-1 to include CDRL A012 - Lifecycle Sustainment Plan and CDRL A013 - Helium Trailer Inventory Report and review Appendix B for CDRL data updates Recommendation accepted. See RFP as amended

40 RFP 93

L. 8 Proposal Submission and

Activities Requirements

Factor 2. Program Management &

Capabilities Demonstrations

Please confirm that "Oral Presentations with Management Information System Demo and the - Capabilities Demonstrations" is an "activity" and therefore an Orals Slide Deck is not required to be submitted in Proposal Volume 1.

Comment noted. The RFP has no requirement for an "oral slide deck".

41 RFP 93

L. 8 Proposal Submission and

Activities Requirements

Table 1 – Proposal

Organization and Submission Requirements

Proposal Volume Page Limit

Table 1 states Proposal Volume 1 Page Limit is 35 pages.

Please confirm the the 35 pages is for Factor 1. TARS Operations Element 1 - Corporate Experience and Element 2 - Technical Approach and does not inculde Factor 2. Program Management & Capabilities Demonstrations

Comment noted. The RFP has no propsoal submission requirement for Factor 2.

42 RFP 9281

L. 7.3 Proposal Information

Section 2 - bullet

Section K

Volume 00 Proposal Information Section K

Instructions state to complete Section K and provide with proposal.

Sections K.1 through K.4 of the Reps and Certs are not provided in full.

Please confirm that the Governments requires Offerors to provide full text for Sections K.1 through K.4.

Comment noted. See RFP as amended.

https://sam.gov/opp/fac5c25872064eadb6e0570d479e0f23/view https://sam.gov/opp/fac5c25872064eadb6e0570d479e0f23/view https://sam.gov/opp/fac5c25872064eadb6e0570d479e0f23/view https://sam.gov/opp/fac5c25872064eadb6e0570d479e0f23/view

43 RFP 90

L.5.1 General Guidance

C.6

L.7.3 Proposal Information

Proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page

Proposal Delivery - The, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted via email at kimberly.w.ware@ cbp.dhs.gov

Section L.5.1 states the proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in single column on each page. Section L.7.3 states proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted via email at kimberly.w.ware@cbp.dhs.gov

Please confirm that proposal material will be delivered by email only.

Recommendation noted. The RFP Section L.5 is ameneded.

44 PWS 38 H.17

J.1 Appx. M

Wage Determinations

There are no Wage Determination (WD) references or attachments for Service Contract Act (SCA) employees at TARS locations.

Wage Determinations (WDs) are required to calculate SCA labor pricing (Phase II Factor 6).

Recommend WDs be provided to Offerors upon submission of their Phase 1 proposals.

Comment noted. See RFP as amended.

45 RFP 27 G.4 Electronic Invoices

Documentation required to be submitted with the IPP invoice is stated to be "N/A." Please verify this is accurate or update the section accordingly for Offerors to provide appropriate staffing for documentation requirements.

Confirm "N/A" means no supporting documentation is required to be submitted with electronic invoices. If required, define supporting documentation requirements in Section G.4.

Recommendation noted. The RFP remains unchanged.

46 RFP NA NA

Collective Bargaining

Agreements (CBAs)

The RFP does not include applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

CBAs are required to calculate CBA labor pricing (Phase II Factor 6).

Recommend CBAs be provided to Offerors upon submission of their Phase 1 proposals.

Recommendation Noted.

Program specific information shall be made available through the Techncial Library. Upon request, those Offerors that have submitted their NDA will receive the information via email. Others will need to submit thier request with their signed NDA to the CO before the proposal due date.

47 PWS 116 3.2.3

Depot level maintenance - L- 88(A) and L-88V3

Radars

If the contractor is tasked with depot level maintenance on the two variants of L88 radars on the TARS program, will the Government provide the Intellectual Property the Government acquired related to the radars?

There are no GFI provided in this contract. However, to the extent practicable, the Government may make available licensed IP within the limitations specified by the OEM.

PWS 25 - 26 7.2.5

EO/IR Camera Support

Is the maintenance and repair capabilities for the control cameras included in this procurement, or will they remain part of Controp's OEM contract?

The Contractor's responsibility for the EO/IR Camera is as described in the

PWS .

RFP 96 - 97, 102

Volume Numbering

Is Price/Cost Vol IV or Vol V? In several cases, it is cited as Vol IV (pages 96 and 97), and in others, it is cited as Vol V (page 102). Comment noted. The RFP has been amended to designate proposal Volume

V -Price/Cost .

PWS 2022 6 2.1

System Description General

Targets are air and surface (ground and maritime?). 360 deg up to 200nmi range for air targets only?

TARS is equipped to detect air targets 360 deg 200nmi maximum, 2 deg RMS azimuth, 85% probability of detection. Ground Targets 360 deg, 100nmi maximum (line of sight), target velocities above 10mph, 85% probability of detection.

Recommendation Noted. The Government's requirement is as described in the PWS.

PWS 2022 8 3.2.3

Depot Level Maintenance

L-88 A and L-88V3 are highly specialized radars, problematic to sustain in operational environments contractor will provide best effort on depot maintenance for L-88 variants. Reverse engineering and component substitution will be accepted.

The Government's requirement and the Contractor's responsibility for the L- 88 Radar are as described in the PWS

PWS 2022 9 4.1

Surveillance Ops General

What is quality optimized radar data? Usually the radar is characterized by testing with controlled targets. Best quality is when detections are made within range of probability of detection.

Comment Noted. The RFP has been amended as follows:

4.1 "• Provide quality radar data (See Section 6.6) to AMOC to better detect DHS Air Domain Awareness Items of Interest (IOI) entering and traversing TARS-designated [surveillance] Volumes of Interest (VOIs).

PWS 2022 10 4.2.2.

Radar Performance

Search Blip Scan Ratio is related to Pd - why is B-45 so low compared to B-42. Are these all similar air targets? The L-88 must have established SBSR - is A-3 the current radar performance? What about fasle detections (false alarms)?

Comment Noted.

The variation is due to the different site locations.

The SBSR Baseline thresholds were established by 84th RADES taking in consideration radar mission, performance profile, location and environmental/atmospheric factors for each location to include false detections.

RFP Section H, Special Contract Requirements

39 H.24

Property Accountability and Tracking

“Accountable Property shall be accounted for in either CBPs SAP system or the contractor's internal Management Information System (MIS) database.” This statement indicates that the contractor will have access to work within the CBP’s SAP system – is this correct?

Comment Noted.

H.24 PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRACKING has been amended to read as follows:

"Accountable Property shall be accounted for in the contractor's internal Management Information System (MIS) database. For the purposes of accountability and tracking, capitalized assets (items at or above $500,000) purchased with CBP funds will be tagged using CBP barcode labels as provided by the Government."

RFP Section H, Special Contract Requirements

39 H.24 Property Accountability and Tracking

Can the Government share details of the SAP software system they use for Property Accountability and Logistics Management? Comment Noted. The reference to SAP has been removed in the RFP as amended.

RFP Section H, Special Contract Requirements

39 H.24 Property Accountability and Tracking

Will the Government provide licenses for SAP software?

Comment Noted. The reference to SAP has been removed in the RFP as amended.

RFP Section H, Special Contract Requirements

39 H.24 Property Accountability and Tracking

If we choose to use our internal property accountability system, will we still have access to CBP's SAP system for historical data? Comment Noted. The reference to SAP has been removed in the RFP as amended.

RFP 3 SF 33 Proposal Delivery

Time

SF 33 states proposals are due local time at 1:00 PM EST. Washington, DC, observes EDT in June.

Local time 1:00 EDT Recommendation Accepted. See RFP as amended.

RFP 81 K.4(a)2 Small Business Designation

K.4(a)2 does not specify small business size standard for this procurement.

a. Please provide.

Recommendation noted. See RFP as amended.

RFP

K.4(a)2/3 Small Business Designation

If an offeror meets the small business size standard for this procurement, either K.4(a)2 or K.4(a)3, must it provide a proposal Volume III Small Business Utilization (L.5a (Phase 2))?

Confirm whether small business offeror must also aubmit Vol III Small Business Utilization with its Phase 2 Proposal. Comment Noted.

All Phase 2 Offerors are required to submit Vol III of the proposal.

RFP

L.5(a)/L11(a)

Volume 00

Confusion regarding Vol 00 Delivery in L.5(a), L.7.3 and L.11(a). Confirm that Vol 00 is submitted initially as a Phase 1 deliverable and again in Phase 2 with updates.

Confirmed. Vol 00 is submitted under Phase 1 deliverable and again in Phase 2 with updates.

TARS PWS

12 5.1

General

What is the temporal scope of various needs involving forecast threats to perations? Is the planning done using 2-day forecasts? 5-Day? Longer? Comment Noted.

The Weather forecast requirement is as stated in the PWS. Section 5.1.1 specificially requires "Continuously monitor weather conditions to maintain real-time weather situational awareness for safe flight operations and for quality decision-making to minimize risk to equipment and personnel."

TARS PWS

12 5.1

General

Relative to forecasts at the 8 locations, are these required to be "point" based or "area" based (i.e., for a specific radius or regional surrounding the location)?

Comment Noted.

See response above.

TARS PWS

13 5.3

Weather Training

Will contractor be provided remote access to any on-site sensors such as cameras, radar, weather instruments, wind profilers, etc.?

Currently, there is no remote access to on -site. sensors.

TARS PWS

13 5.3.4.1

Weather Training

Requirement indicates "…training but shall be presented in person onsite at least once per year." Relative to "onsite", does the training need to be performed at one (1) of the sites or all eight (1) of the sites at least once per year?

Comment noted. The RFP is amended as follows:

5.3.4.1 Quarterly training on seasonal weather patterns. Training may be a combination of onsite and online training but shall be presented in person at each site at least once per year.

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