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QUESTION # 1

REFERENCE: L1.3.1

BUDGET PROFILE

QUESTION: Table L-1 does not align with the CLIN specific periods of performance. It lists FY rather than transition, base and option periods for performance. Please clarify the funding available for each CLIN period of performance.

ANSWER: Budget is based upon fiscal years and not on Periods of Performance. The Government cannot split out the information until the actual funding is received and requirements are identified.

QUESTION # 2

REFERENCE: L5.2 Maintenance and Sustainment (CLIN X001/CPIF) a.

QUESTION: MASS II is referenced in multiple locations in the DRFP. Should these references be APS V?

ANSWER: MASS II has been changed to APS V.

QUESTION # 3

REFERENCE: L5.2 Maintenance and Sustainment (CLIN X001/CPIF) b

QUESTION: The CLIN 0001 Base Year Breakdown tab (Attachment 14) represents the cost approach applicable to this RFP. Did the Government really intend to reference Attachment 18?

ANSWER: Attachment 14 is correct and contains a Breakdown Tab. Attachment 14 is still under development and will be made available at a later date.

QUESTION # 4

REFERENCE: L5.4 Incorporate Weapon with Launch Acceptable Region (LAR) Requirement into APS Pre-Priced Optional Task Order (CLIN X006/CPIF).

QUESTION: Paragraph L5.4 refers to the LAR task order however, sub-paragraphs a. and b. seem to reference the maintenance and sustainment CLIN. Did the government intend to reference them here as well?

ANSWER: Subparagraphs have been changed to read CLIN 0006.

QUESTION # 5

REFERENCE: Past Performance Questions and PP Cross-Reference Documents

QUESTION: The “Section J, Atch 07 – Cross Reference Matrix of PP Questions” file contains cross-reference for 18 Architecture and Systems Engineering questions, but the “Section J, Atch 10 – PP Questions” file only lists 16 questions. Can the government please resolve this apparent discrepancy?

ANSWER: References 17 and 18 of the PP Cross-Reference Documents, Under Architecture and Systems Engineering, have been removed.

QUESTION # 6

REFERENCE: Section F – Deliveries or Performance QUESTION: CLIN 6001 starts on 01-Jul-2018. Should this CLIN start on 01-Aug-2018 to match the other option year 6 CLINS?

CLIN 002 ends on 28-Feb-2013. Should this CLIN end on 31-Jul-2013 to match the other base year CLINs?

ANSWER: CLIN Period of Performances have been corrected as noted above. In addition, CLINS have been added to account of FAR 52.217-8 Extension of Services provisions.

QUESTION # 7

REFERENCE: Section F – Deliveries or Performance QUESTION: There are a number of references to the MASS II program and MASS II Price Model in the DRFP. Should this be APS V in all cases? If this is not a typo, please give direction by paragraph number where there is APS V specific language.

ANSWER: MASS II has been changed to read APS V.

QUESTION # 8

REFERENCE: PWS Section 1.1 QUESTION: Are Air Vehicle Tape Validation Tool (ATVT), TERCOM Placement and Evaluation Program (TPEP) to be part of APS V? Also what is “etc.”?

ANSWER: These are to be part of the APS V contract and may or may not become part of APS depending on the viability and fiscal sense of doing so. May also include other programs as they arise.

QUESTION # 9

REFERENCE: CDRL A013

QUESTION: Will the government please correct the typo in CDRL A013. Under para 16, “NOTE: CDRL A017 requires format 1…” should read “NOTE: CDRL A013.”

ANSWER: CDRL has been corrected to read A013.

QUESTION # 10

REFERENCE: L.2.1 Proposal Organization Table QUESTION: The Small Business Participation Plan is currently included in the 25 pages of the Mission Capabilities volume. Will the Government please exclude the Small Business Participation Plan from counting against the 25 page maximum limit for the Mission Capability Volume?

ANSWER: The Proposal Organization Table has been revised to state the Small Business Participation Plan will not be counted towards the Mission Capability Proposal maximum page number count.

QUESTION # 11

REFERENCE: L.2.1 Proposal Organization Table

QUESTION: Three places in the DRFP refer to incorrect attachment numbers:

· Within Table L2.1, within III. Cost/Price Proposal, Attachment 11 should be Attachment 14

· L3.2.6 refers to Attachment 11 for the consent letter which should be Attachment 12

· L3.2.6 refers to Attachment 12 as the Client Authorization Letter which is Attachment 13.

Will the Government please correct these for the Final RFP?

ANSWER: Corrections have been made as suggested above.

QUESTION # 12

REFERENCE: L.4.4.4 - Submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract in accordance with FAR 52.222-46.

QUESTION: Will the Government please clarify that the compensation plan may be submitted as an attachment to the Mission Capability Volume and that the compensation plan will not count toward the proposal page limit?

ANSWER: This area is part of the cost/price proposal and Attachment 14 will contain a separate tab that will address this issue.

QUESTION # 13

REFERENCE: H.33 – Key Contractor Personnel QUESTION: The RFP contains several references to MASS II. We noted:

· H.33, paragraph 1 (two instances)

· L5.2(a)

· L5.4(a)

· L5.7

· L5.8(c) (three instances)

There may be others. Will the Government please clarify or change these references to APS V where appropriate for the Final RFP?

ANSWER: All references to MASS II has been changed to APS V.

QUESTION # 14

REFERENCE: Section I – Contract Clauses

QUESTION: Will the Government please provide additional information as to the specific need for inclusion of DFARS 252.227-7020, Rights in Special Works in Section I of the Draft RFP?Is inclusion of DFARS 252.227-7020 inconsistent with the inclusion of DFARS 52.227-7013 and DFARS 52.227-7014 in this solicitation?

ANSWER: Clause 252.227-7020 will be removed.

QUESTION # 15

REFERENCE: Section I – Contract Clauses QUESTION: The draft RFP includes 52.227-13, Patent Rights-Ownership by the Government. It does not appear that any of the special circumstances listed in paragraph (e)(1) of this clause apply to direct the inclusion of this clause. Would FAR 52.227-11, Patent Rights-Ownership by the Government be the appropriate Patent Rights clause instead?

ANSWER: Clause 52.227-13 will be removed.

QUESTION # 16

REFERENCE: Section I – Contract Clauses QUESTION: The Draft Request for Proposal included a Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) in Section J, Attachment 3. Since a DD254 usually relieves the requirement for Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards , will the government remove clause FAR 52.204-10 from the RFP?

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.

As prescribed in 4.1403(a), insert the following clause:

Per 4.1403 Contract clause.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, in all solicitations and contracts of $25,000 or more.

(b) The clause is not required in-

(1) Classified solicitations and contracts; or

(2) Solicitations and contracts with individuals.

ANSWER: Clause 52.204-10 has been removed.

QUESTION # 17

REFERENCE: Section H - Special Contract Requirements, Paragraph 13(d), Required Insurance.

QUESTION: Paragraph 13.d on page 49 references FAR 52.228-7. The title here refers to FAR 52.228-5. Which is correct?

ANSWER: Title has been changed to reflect 52.228-7, Insurance—Liability to Third Persons.

QUESTION # 18

REFERENCE: Section H - Special Contract Requirements, Paragraph 38, Mission Essential Services.

QUESTION: Section H, Paragraph 38 Mission Essential Services refers to a plan. When is delivery of the plan requested? Is contractor format acceptable? Is there a CDRL associated with this requirement?

ANSWER: CDLR A019 has been revised to include delivery of the Mission Essential Plan.

QUESTION # 19

REFERENCE: Section I - Contract Clauses QUESTION: The contemplated contract type listed in the Draft RFP is Cost Plus Incentive Fee. Should FAR 52.216-10, Incentive Fee, be included in the solicitation in lieu of FAR 52.216-8, Fixed Fee?

ANSWER: 52.216-8, Fixed Fee, has been removed.

QUESTION # 20

REFERENCE: Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders, Paragraph 6.4, Department of Labor Equal Employment Opportunity Clearance (EEOC) QUESTION: Can the Government please clarify the meaning of the following sentence that appears in Section L6.4, Department of Labor Equal Employment Opportunity Clearance (EEOC): “If an Offeror is listed in OFCCP’s National Pre-award Registry, submit verification of the registry with the completed attachment http://www.dol-esa.gov/preaward/”? For a “registered company” does the government want the contractor to complete attachment J-15 OR complete which form on the referenced web site?

ANSWER: Last sentence of L6.4 has been revised. Offeror’s are required to complete Attachment 15, and provide verification if they are listed in OFCCP’s National Preward Registry.

QUESTION # 21

REFERENCE: Sections F, L1.3.1 Deliveries or Performance - Budget Profile QUESTION: Paragraph L1.3.1 Budget Profile states the PoP of the Transition period is 01 February 2012 to July 31 2012, with full performance starting on 01 August 2012 through 31 January 2013 and the option periods will be one-year in duration, 1 February – 31 January. Section F shows the PoP for CLIN 0009 Phase-In Transition as 1 Aug 2012 to 31 Jan 2013, the PoP for CLINs 0001, 0002, and 0008 as 1 Feb 2012 to 31 Jul 2013, the PoP for CLINs 0003, 0004, 0006, and 0007 as 1 Aug 2012 to 31 Jul 2013, and the PoP for the option periods as 1 August to 31 July. Please clarify the PoP dates for the CLINs for the transition period, base period, and option periods.

ANSWER: Period of Performances have been changed so that transition runs from 1 Aug 2012 through 31 January. The remaining base period is 1 Feb 2013 through 31 July 2013. Thereafter option periods run 1 Aug – 31 Jul.

QUESTION # 22

REFERENCE: Sections B and L5.3 Supplies or Services and Prices/Proposal Prep

QUESTION: CLINs X002 ODC/Travel CLINs state “The Government has pre-populated the following amount for Travel: $10,000”. Section L5.3 provides different values to use for ODC/Travel cost in the price workbook. Please clarify the relationship of the $10,000 amount in Section B with the values provided in Section L5.3.

ANSWER: The bid schedule has been revised to reflect Section L.

QUESTION # 23

REFERENCE: Section B (Draft RFP page 5) Supplies or Services and Prices

QUESTION: CLINs X007, Maintenance and Sustainment On-Site Supp, states “This expertise must have a thorough understanding of the various inputs to, and outputs from, the ballistic missile planning system to ensure fully integrated and coordinated problem resolution.” Should the CLINs reference air vehicle planning instead of ballistic missile planning?

ANSWER: Ballistic missile has been changed air vehicle.

GENERAL COMMENT: AS OF THIS POSTING ATTACHMENT 14 IS NOT READY FOR PUBLICATION, ATTACHMENT 17 WILL BE REVISED TO REFLECT APS V.

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