Attachment 9_DRTS_Ft_Knox_DAGIR_Questions_Consolidated_Govt Resp 17May2022.pdf

Potential Offeror Questions/Comments on DRAFT RFP Digital Range Training System Ft. Knox Digital Air Ground Integration Range W900KK-22-R-0018 17-May-22

No. Reference Page No. Para. No. Issue/Comment Question Govt. Response Govt. Responder Status

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6 3.1.1.1 The contractor shall integrate the DRTS control suite and AAR system to the CT infrastructure, prepare the CT for installation of the DRTS control suite and AAR systems with any infrastructure or extra instrumentation system components (i.e. Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS)).

Are contractors responsible for purchasing and installing the enterprise UPS in the Server room or is that a DPW task?

Yes, the DRTS Contractor shall provide a Uninterruptible Power Source for the entire DRTS system in the Server Room.

DRTS Team SOW Para 3.1.1.1 updated to read: 3.1.1.1 Operations Control Facility Preparation The contractor shall integrate the DRTS control suite and AAR system to the CT infrastructure, prepare the CT for installation of the DRTS control suite and AAR systems with any infrastructure or extra instrumentation system components (i.e. enterprise Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS)). Any DRTS design requiring a change to the DAGIR shall be presented at the Technical Design Review (TDR) for Government concurrence/ approval.

All connections between DRTS and the DAGIR’s utility and grounding points shall be provided IAW applicable codes and regulations.

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17 3.4.4 The STT shall include system cold start, start-up and shut-down, and software recovery.

Can the Government please define what level of cold start is being required?

The Contractor is required to completely shut down the system without any power going to any of the system in the racks in the server room.

DRTS Team

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17 3.4.4 L. Test functionality of all targets. Generally when targets are GFE they are tested using a sample of each type of target. All of the targets are functionally tested during the TACOM target acceptance test. Can the Government please clarify the requirement of the DAGIR contractor to test functionality of all targets?

The Contractor is required to complete a sample test (10%) of each target type within each power center. DRTS Team

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19 3.6 i. Provide CS compliance scan results of the hardened system no later than 5-calendar days after the completion of SOT.

Are these scans to be run after SOT or are these the scans that were run in the lab test?

The DRTS Contractor is only required to run CS scans during the in plant test in order to confirm the baseline configuration is the same as the approved ATO solution.

CS Team The SOW Para 3.6.i updated to read: i. Provide CS compliance scan results of the hardened system no later than 5-calendar days after the completion of In-plant Testing.

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25 4.5 b. Produce consolidated periodic and interactive electronic indexed SMMs that address all subsystems (e.g., servers, server racks, cable routing, cameras, target HW, computer HW).

Cameras and Targets are delivered through other contract vehicles. Can the Government please clarify the requirement for the DAGIR contractor to produce maintenance manuals for these items?

The final delivered documents (OUM/SMM) from the DRTS DAGIR contractor shall incorporate cameras and targets maintenance/operating information into the DAGIR documentation. The end result should be an all-inclusive manual(s) that supports the range, even if these items (cameras/targets) are purchased under a different contract.

DRTS Team, Robert Jones

The SOW Para 4.5. b,c,d updated to state: b. Produce consolidated periodic and interactive electronic indexed SMMs that address all subsystems (i.e., servers, server racks, cable routing, field cameras, IPUR, AWSS, UAS, DMT, target HW, computer HW). The operations and maintenance instructions shall accurately reflect all the information needed by the technician to keep the system operational.

c. Update latest DAGIR OUMs that provide instructions suitable for use by the LCCS or the system operator. The OUM shall also include system and subsystem operations, operator maintenance tasks such as Preventative Maintenance, Checks and Services, inspection, lubrication, adjustment, testing and operator level repair and replacement tasks as needed.

d. Update latest DAGIR SMM that shall provide detailed installation/removal procedures, fault isolation, Line Replaceable Units removal and replacement procedures, firmware update procedures, preventive/scheduled maintenance and unscheduled/corrective maintenance procedures, calibration, and proper use of test equipment for the training system.

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3.1.4.2 AWSS AWSS amphenol connector installation Can the Government please clarify how many amphenols the contractor is required to install? (on all SATs and MATs, or a selection of targets)

The DRTS Contractor is required to install amphenols on all the SATs and MATs. DRTS Team The SOW Para 3.1.4.2 updated to read: AWSS Communication Network Installation and Procurement The contractor shall procure, install, and verify the communication network between the AWSS and DRTS CT. The contractor shall install Amphenol connectors for all SATs and MATs, but not responsible for installing AWSS equipment (i.e. brackets, radar, acoustic).

7 Can Performance Based Payments be proposed? PCO concurrs to Progress Payments, but not PBPs Contracts Added progress payment clauses to solicitation

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15 Can the Government remove FAR 52.211-11, per policy 11.501 it does not apply?

Yes, PCO has agreed to remove clause Contracts clause removed from solicitation

9 AWSS mounting brackets How will the GFE AWSS sensors be mounted to the GFE targets?

The Contractor is not required to install the AWSS Mounting Brackets to the GFE Targets. DRTS Team/TSMO Team

The SOW Para 3.1.4.2 updated to read: AWSS Communication Network Installation and Procurement The contractor shall procure, install, and verify the communication network between the AWSS and DRTS CT. The contractor shall install Amphenol connectors for all SATs and MATs, but not responsible for installing AWSS equipment (i.e. brackets, radar, acoustic).

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RQMTS matrix tab topic 8 Requirement 3.4 DMT Batteries Shall:

e. Adhere to CECOM's anti-proliferation policies

Can the Government please clarify the details of this requirement?

Will remove from DMT Spec and update Requirements Matrix DRTS Team Removed 3.4.e from DMT Spec and updated Req'ts Matrix

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RQMTS matrix tab topic 9 There isn't a tab in the Exhibit+D_Requirements+Matrix_Ft+Knox+DRTS+DAGIR_19Apr2022 for number 9 - The Offeror shall describe their DRTS technical DMT solution approach relative to performance specification PRF-PT-767. The Offeror shall describe how their DMT solution meets the PRF-PT-767 DMT Position Data Requirements. PRF-PT-767 Section 3.9

Will the Government add a tab in Exhibit D for 3.9 criteria? The Gov't will update the Req'ts Matrix to include tab for number 9. DRTS Team Updated Req'ts Matrix to add tab for 3.9 criteria

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SOW Page 7 Draft Page 9

SOW 1.4

Section F, L.1.2

SOW: The planning dates in the SOW indicate GAT should be completed 7 months after BOD.

Draft Solicitation: L.1.2 States contract award will be 4 Aug 2022. Section F requires delivery of CLIN 0001 15 months after contract. CLIN 0003 identifies the total POP as Aug 2022 through Nov 2023 thus equals 16 months after contract.

Is the plan for the Target and the ROC installation to happen simultaneously or sequentially? Would the Government consider updating the SOW to be consistent with the Draft Solicitation?

The Target Contractor will not allow anyone down range during target install and test. Target and ROC installation will not be simultaneously. The Gov't will update the SOW to match dates from the Draft Solicitation for a 16 month Period of Performance.

DRTS Team ACC updated solicitation to read: Solicitation: L.1.2 States contract award will be 4 Aug 2022. Section F requires delivery of CLIN 0001 16 months after contract.

SOW Para 1.4.d updated to: c. System Operational Test (SOT): 9 months after BOD. SOW Para 1.4.d updated to:

d. Range Acceptance: 12 Months after BOD.

13 DRFP Solicitation 116 L.4.1 and L.4.2 The first sentence states the offerer shall provide sufficient detail to determine compliance with the SOW, performance specs, Exhibit D, and other applicable requirements.

In the Technical Volume, is the intent to evaluate compliance for only the 9 Exhibit D requirements or must it describe compliance with all draft RFP requirements, i.e. SOW, all performance specs? If yes, will the Government consider evaluating requirements other than Exhibit D using a compliance matrix?

The nine exhibit D specification requirements and their sub-requirements will be evaluated for technical compliance, in accordance with the technical volume. Exhibit D requirements are only Specification related.

However, the contractor shall include a statement in their proposal that they understand that they must comply with remaining sections of all performance specifications, all sections of the SOW and the DD 254.

DRTS Team Section L.4.1 AND L.4.2 have been updated.

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7 and 16 Paragraph 3.1.4(e)

Paragraph 3.1.4(e) of the DAGIR SOW stipulates that the field cameras and installation will be provided by the Government as Range Equipment and that the DAGIR contractor will only be responsible for integration of the provided equipment into the IT system (with Sight SW also mandated by the Gov’t).

Can the Government please confirm that the 3.4.2 In- Plant Testing does not require field cameras and that those video feeds will be replicated with simulators?

Gov't concurs, in-plant testing does not require a field camera and the video feeds can be replicated with simulators.

DRTS Team

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25 4.4 Initial Spares

Offer's potentially bid no IPUR spares to lower TEP creating unbalanced pricing. Section M provides no evaluation criteria to assess technical acceptance of offer's rational and logistical analysis methodology to support their spares quantity and pricing.

For consistent pricing evaluation among bidders, can the Government specify the quantity of IPUR spares required for this effort in Appendix B?

The government is updating the variable tables in the SOW to include the spare of the IPUR, DMT, and CVAK. DRTS Team

Updated SOW variable table to read 14 (plus 2 spares) for IPUR, DMT, and CVAK.

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25 4.4 Initial Spares

Offer's potentially bid no DMT spares to lower TEP creating unbalanced pricing. Section M provides no evaluation criteria to assess technical acceptance of offer's rational and logistical analysis methodology to support their spares quantity and pricing.

For consistent pricing evaluation among bidders, can the Government specify the quantity of DMT player unit spares required for this effort in Appendix B?

The government is updating the variable tables in the SOW to include the spare of the IPUR, DMT, and CVAK. DRTS Team

Updated SOW variable table to read 14 (plus 2 spares) for IPUR, DMT, and CVAK.

Exhibit D Requirements Matrix and

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M.1.2

M.1.2 states, "The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated against the requirements outlined in Exhibit D, Requirements Matrix to determine whether the proposal is acceptable or unacceptable". We believe the

Exhibit D evaluation criteria is too narrowly scoped to adequately deem a proposal "unacceptable" based on the nine (9) referenced PRF-PT paragraphs and NO supporting SOW paragraphs. Sections L & M do NOT provide the evaluators a method to assess the offer's compliance with SOW requirements and the technical approach to perform the work.

In addition, these nine items only collectively address 5 areas (AWSS, field cameras, cyber, IPURs, and DMTs).

Will the Government consider adding additional mission critical evaluation criteria such as Schedule, fielding approach, risk identification and mitigation and adequate team resourcing?

The government has considered request, but at this time believes it is not in best interest of government. DRTS Team

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35 Appendix B

Appendix B does not adequately specify an equipment BOM that would allow the Government to receive the equipment it desires and has been established at previous DRTS ranges, and would allow an "apples to apples" price comparison among bidders.

Will the Government consider releasing a BOM specifying all equipment and quantities required to assist in level setting bidder proposals and balanced pricing?

No DRTS Team

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M.1.3.a, M.1.3.b, M.1.3.c, and M.1.3.d

Pricing is currently entirely based on filling out Section B Item #1 and Item #2. This does not provide the Government any insight into how the pricing was constructed, whether it is complete, balanced and realistic.

Will the Government consider adding a pricing worksheet to assist in pricing evaluation and require details of labor costs, materials, etc.?

Governemnt believes that pricing worksheet is not necessary as this is a competitive Firm Fixed Priced requirement and details of labor cost, materials, etc., are not required. The Total Evaluated Price will be evaluated for price reasonableness consistent with paragraph M.1.3. A price realism evaluation will not be performed.

Contracts

Exhibit D Requirements Matrix and

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Draft Solicitation

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M.1.2

M.1.2 states, "The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated against the requirements outlined in Exhibit D, Requirements Matrix to determine whether the proposal is acceptable or unacceptable". We believe the

Exhibit D evaluation criteria is too narrowly scoped to adequately deem a proposal "unacceptable" based on the nine (9) referenced PRF-PT paragraphs and NO supporting SOW paragraphs.

Presently, there is no evaluation criteria to assess an offer's relevant technical experience to timely deliver an acceptable and fully functioning

DAGIR range to Fort Knox.

Will the Government consider adding relevant technical experience as an evaluation factor or significant subfactor?

The government has considered request, but at this time believes it is not in best interest of government. DRTS Team

Exhibit D Requirements Matrix and

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Tab: "Rqmts Matrix

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Draft Solicitation

pg. 123

M.1.2

No evaluation criteria to assess an offers level of understanding or lack of understanding of SOW-2021-002 contract requirements or risk inherent in offer's technical approach for achieving schedule, performance specifications. The lack of this criteria does not provide the USG the ability to adequately assess an offer's lowest evaluated price proposals meeting acceptable statement of work requirements.

Will USG team consider adding evaluation criteria to assess acceptability of offer's understanding of scope of work in technical approach for integration and test, fielding, government acceptance testing and ICS?

The government has considered request, but at this time believes it is not in best interest of government. DRTS Team

Exhibit D Requirements Matrix and

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Tab: "Rqmts Matrix

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M.1.1 and M1.2

States "Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors set forth in the Requirements Matrix (Exhibit D) and the Statement of Work"; however, there are no SOW requirements evaluated in Section M.1.2 to assess offer's technical or management approach.

Will USG team consider adding evaluation criteria to assess acceptability of offer's understanding of scope of work in technical and management approach for integration and test, fielding, government acceptance testing and ICS?

The government has considered request, but at this time believes it is not in best interest of government. DRTS Team

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