GXI Instrument Final RFP QA (Batch 2).pdf

GXI Instrument Implementation Final RFP 80GSFC22R0044

Questions and Answers

Answer: Yes, the $35M for Special Task Support Requirements should be submitted as part of the Cost Volume, but for Exhibit 3 only. The cost exhibit and section L.14(b)(4) will be updated to reflect this change. Amendment 1 will reflect this update.

Based upon NASA’s response to question #9 and the corresponding changes to Cost Exhibit 3, we have the following additional requests for clarification:

Please confirm H.12 Options 4-7 “Special Studies” are distinct from H.13 “Special Task Support”?

4 Please confirm H.12 Options 4-7 “Special Studies” (valued at $8M, total) are in addition to the H. 13 “Special Task Support” (valued at up to $35M)?

Yes, H.12 is in addition (if needed), to H.13. See answer to Question 2 and 3 above. Special Studies and Special Task Support are interchangeable titles and refer to the same body of work.

5 We understand H.13 Special Task Support ($35M) is to be reflected in WBS X.09. Please confirm how H.12 Special Studies Options 4-7 should be documented in the WBS?

You do not need to document H.12 options for special studies or include them in any cost exhibit.

6 The submitted question #9 related to H.13 “Special Task Support”, while the Amendment #1 revisions to Cost Exhibit 3 reference “Special Studies”, which matches nomenclature of H.12 Options 4-7 “Special Studies”. The Cost Exhibit #3 instructions indicated Exhibit #3 should be completed for the Base and All Options. Based on the preceding, we are looking for the following clarifications:

a. Should Cost Exhibit #3 prepared for the Base effort include the H.13 “Special Task Support”($35M) on the new line titled “Special Studies” that was added to Cost Exhibit #3 via Amendment #1?

b. Should Cost Exhibit #3 prepared for the Options 4-7 include the H.12 “Special Studies” ($2M/Option) on the new line titled “Special Studies” that was added to Cost Exhibit #3 via Amendment #1, or should those costs be dispersed appropriately in the lines above “Subtotal CPAF”?

c. Based on responses to a & b above, should the newly added lines be changed From: “Special Studies” and “Sub Total Special Studies” To:

“Special Task Support” and “Sub Total Special

See answers to questions 2-5 above. Exhibit 3 is for the $35M of Special Studies (Tasks) H.13. The options for special studies H.12, should not be included in any cost exhibit.

GXI Instrument Implementation Final RFP 80GSFC22R0044

Questions and Answers

Task Support”

Does NASA intend to award H.13 “Special Task Support” as part of the Base Award (and therefore included in “TOTAL CPAF”), or will it be considered separately from the base award (and not included in “TOTAL CPAF”)?

The total contract value will include the $35M of special studies (tasks).