(CUI) RFI 2 CANS Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

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RFI# Industry Question Gov Response

1 2 What will be the overall classification of the program? Currently Unclassified. Information is CUI.

2 2 Will there any special security requirements? TBD

3 2 Are there any FAR regulation or compliance requirements that would prevent Foreign Company participation as a Prime or Subcontractor?C Please refer to FAR Part 25 and DFARS Part 225.

4 2 Are any ISR capabilities expected to be included in requirements? TBD

5 2 Is the acquisition going to be held at Wright Patterson AFB under the PEO for Airlift and Tanker KC-

135 Program Office?

Will be held at Tinker Program Office.

6 2 Has the Acquisition Strategy Panel met and alreay approved the acquisition? No.

7 2 Will this be a Commercial Off The Shelf equipment procurement? Yes, a COTS solution is desirable.

8 2 Can sections L&M of the RFP in draft form be share with vendors?

It can be shared on SAM.gov, but only as a controlled document and this is usually provided when the draft RFP is released.

9 2 Is there equipment specifications or a statement of work in draft form that can be shared with vendors?

We are just beginning requirements and work statement development. Any release of draft versions are at the discrestion of government contracting personnel. Currently there are no versions ready for even draft release.

10 2 What is the expected RFP release date? TBD.

11 2 What is the expected contact award date? TBD.

12 2 What is the estimate date of the first CANS delivery? ASAP

13 2 What is the target IOC date? TBD.

14 2 What is the expected Period Of Performance? TBD.

15 2 Is there a phased approach for # of CANS systems to be procured per year? TBD.

16 2 Is there a notional equipment deilivery schedule? TBD.

17 2 What is the estimated total number of CANS systems that is expected to be required including spares?

TBD.

18 2 Will there be a future RFI or DRAFT RFP response opportunity? YES

19 2 Will this procurement cover just active duty KC-135s or the entire fleet? We anticipate the entire fleet to be modified. FMS TBD.

20 2 Is this opportunity open to foreign vendors? Yes, please refer to FAR Part 25 and DFARS Part 225.

21 2 Does the CANS COTS have to be produced in the U.S.? It depends. Please refer to FAR Part 25 and DFARS Part 225. As long as it is covered under the exempt countries.

22 2 Does the CANS system have to communicate with the ARC 210 radio for data link? TBD

23 2 Is any interaction required with OEM vendors?

You will have to work with Collins for Avionics integration, possibly Boeing for structural integration, and Borsight for

TAMSS integration.

24 2 Will there be any funded NRE or are you looking for a COTS solution? Cannot talk about funding here, and we are looking for a commercially available item.

25 2 Will there be any future RFIs? If we have more RFIs, they will be posted on SAM.GOV.

26 2 Will there be any certification requirements such as FAA? The KC-135 is not FAA Certified, we self-certify*. *CNSAT Certification, Frequency Certification, CONUS

KC-135R CANS Questions and Government Responses

27 2 Do you foresee any CUI in future RFIs? Yes

28 2 Is there any other information you can share such as an RFP? We are still in the Market Research Phase.

29 2 Do you have Guard and Reserve representation in your office? Yes, NGB/A5R Liaison Brit Hendrix

30 2 Does the 298 aircraft represent the entire fleet including Guard and Reserve? Yes

31 2 Will there be a separate Ops or Maintenance Industry Day? No.

32 2 Will the RFP have requirements for Ops and Maintenance? Yes.

33 2 What type of contract do you anticipate? TBD

34 2 How can we get necessary technical information?

Final technical information (SRD, KPP, etc…) regarding the CANS program will be released during RFP. Any technical information will be provided via bidders library on Sam.gov at the appropriate time.

35 2 Will a DO 220 certification be required?

The KC-135 is not an FAA certified platform, we self-certify, but do take previously accomplished DO 220 certification into our self-certifying process.

36 2 What is the governments vision for OEM partnership?

Any winning bidder will have to work with the OEM for integration - Boeing for Structural; Collins for Avionics, Borsight

TAMSS

37 2 Is the government interested in reducing aircrew workload with a multiple-capable system? The government is open to evaluating reduced crew workload as part of a COTS or near-COTS solution.

38 2 What are the next steps to hear about additional desired features?

Any additional capabilities requirements would have to come from the MAJCOM. We are looking to industry to tell us what’s currently available.

39 2 What is the anticipated acquisition timeline? Will there be additional RFIs? Still in early market research phase. Timeline TBD. There will likely be follow-up RFIs

40 2 What is the CANS funding status? We cannot discuss years or amounts of funding.

41 2 Your aircraft uses 1553, do you also have 429 output? Yes, MIL STD 1553 & ARINC 429 outputs are supported.

42 2 Can the gov’t provide insight on a high level into the expected evaluation criteria? The government is currently conducting market research.

43 2 How does the gov’t intend on handling the acquisition of tech data and leveling the playing field? This is an ongoing topic of discussion which will be clarified in the RFP

44 2 What are the Governments Small Business expectations for these acquisitions?

The government intends to include Small Business goals for this acquisition. Currently, the percentages are not available.

45 2 Can you please provide a copy of your acquisition milestone schedule as soon as available? The government is currently conducting Market Research on this requirement.

46 2 Request copies of all appendices when available.

Copies of appendices will be provided when a RFP is issued. If time permits the government would like to issue a Draft

RFP and at that time the appendices would be made available

47 2 Please provide status of the Acquisition Plan. The government is currently conducting Market Research, which is part of Acquisition Planning.

48 2 What are the Acquisition Milestones and schedule (e.g. draft request for proposal (RFP), site surveys. Pre-proposal conference, final RFP release, proposal due date, anticipated award date, etc)?

The government is currently conducting Market Research on this requirement

49 2 Does the Government have representation at contract facilities? Yes, DCMA

50 2 Is there a primary preference for the movement of the materials?

No, the contractor is responsible for movement of parts worldwide as they see fit, unless the Government directs otherwise on a case by case basis.

51 2 What is the average number of aircraft in depot at one time? PDM inducts approximately 7 aircraft per month, and takes approx. 4-6 months to complete.

52 2 Is there any COMSEC equipment? Yes, requirements will be included in the RFP

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