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| Item # | Ref. Document | Doc. page | Paragraph | RFP Reference Text | Resolution | |
| 1 | Performance Work Statement (PWS) | 8 | 1.4.7.3 | Added Stage 1 to 1.4.7.3. Clarified 1.4.7.1SE-13G battery to include "provides the hydraulic power". | ||
| 2 | PWS | 13 | 1.4.8.5.2 | Added Modular Mechanical Ordnance Destruct System (MMODS) (as this replaces AODS) to 1.6.6.2.6.3.2 | ||
| 3 | PWS | 15 | 1.4.10 | Deleted the Note (PSRE LEP reference) | ||
| 4 | PWS | 16 | 1.4.10 (Table 2) | Cable Shop Test Sets – Omnitester | Replaced “Cable Shop Test Sets – Omnitester” with “Raceway Cable Test Set”. | |
| 5 | PWS | 17-18 | 1.4.11 | Table 3, Model List | Propulsion System Rocket Engine (PSRE), Thermal and Structural Models, and Internal Ballistics Models to Table 3. | |
| 6 | PWS | 21 | 1.6.3 (Table 4) | Projected Meetings and Frequencies | Changed TRWG and TRB to TERB in 1.6.3 Table 4 | |
| 7 | PWS | 23 | 1.6.5.1.2 | Clarification: The current Government Risk Management System is ICBM Risk Management System as identified in ICBMSD OI 62-10, Risk Management. There is a likelihood the Government will transition to a different system. | ||
| 8 | PWS | 24 | 1.6.5.6 | Verify use of "team members" in PWS | For clarification purposes, changed "Team" to "Program Team" in 1.6.5.6. | |
| 9 | PWS | 25 | 1.6.5.6.1.2 | “The contractor shall develop a team organizational chart….” | In the Bidder's Library PWS\ICBMSD, we have posted the NI Organizational Structure, February 2014 and the NIBB Organization Chart, March 2014. | |
| 10 | PWS | 26 | 1.6.5.8.1 | |||
| 1.6.5.8.2 | Deleted "and Government" from 1.6.5.8.1, 1.6.5.8.2 | |||||
| 11 | PWS | 27 | 1.6.5.8.3.2 | For clarification: Any appropriate contract information will be provided at the time of RFP release and PoP in accordance with ICBMSD Road Map to identify on-going efforts. | ||
| 12 | PWS | 27 | 1.6.5.8.3.6 | Deleted "/Government" in 1.6.5.8.3.6 | ||
| 13 | PWS | 27 | 1.6.5.8.3.6 | 1.6.5.8.3.6 paragraph rewritten to reflect the following: "The PSSC contractor shall identify, in the Transition Plan, the risks for transitioning Propulsion Subsystems capabilities, responsibilities, and tasks related to PWS requirements at the fourth level for PWS 1.6.5 and at the fifth level for PWS 1.6.6 from the PBC to the PSSC." and "The PSSC contractor shall provide the level of the identified risks and the criteria used. The Transition Plan shall include recommended mitigation strategies to overcome the identified transition risks." | ||
| 14 | PWS | 28 | Entire opening paragraph for 1.6.6.1 Sustaining Engineering has been deleted. | |||
| 15 | PWS | Clarification: A representative task log will be provided at RFP. | ||||
| 16 | PWS | 34 | 1.6.6.1.9.1 | Maintaining and supporting flight and depot support equipment (reference Tables in 1.4.10 and 1.4.11) | Changed Table references in 1.6.6.1.9.1 to 1.4.9 and 1.4.10 | |
| 17 | PWS | 35 | 1.6.6.1.11.1 | Changed verbiage to more clearly define intent of parts sustaining engineering: "Develop part repair processes" and added additional bullet: "Assist the Government with the qualification of part repair sources". | ||
| 18 | PWS | 45 | Test sample references have been rewritten in all applicable IPT areas. | |||
| 19 | PWS | 45 | 1.6.6.2.6.1.1 | This list is not all inclusive and may include other innovative methodologies and data sources was added to 1.6.6.2.6.1.1 and deleted Note. | ||
| 20 | PWS | 45 | 1.6.6.2.6.1.1.2 | Test sample references have been rewritten in all applicable IPT areas. | ||
| 21 | PWS | 51 | 1.6.6.2.6.3.7 | Clarified contractor provides reports for testing conducted by the contractor for all applicable IPTs. |
| 22 | PWS | 52 | 1.6.6.2.6.4.1.2 | Added "Monitor" to both Freon and Roll. | ||
| 23 | PWS | 54 | 1.6.6.2.8.2 | Changed the paragraph to read "1.6.6.2.8.2 The PSSC contractor shall support the Government in the determination of confidence levels necessary to provide an accurate assessment." | ||
| 24 | PWS | 57 | 2 | **Task Log completion between 90% and 99.99% of tasks established at the beginning of the award-fee period within current budget while maintaining responsiveness and quality. | Verbiage revised to read: "Task Log completion between 90% and 99.99% of tasks established within current budget while maintaining responsiveness and quality. " Based on contract type decision, award fee plan no longer required. | |
| 25 | PWS | 57 | 2 | 95% compliance with the applicable performance requirements detailed in 1.6.6.2 (threshold; objective = 100%) | ||
| 100% compliance with the performance requirements detailed in 1.6.6.2 | Deleted "100% compliance with the performance requirements detailed in 1.6.6.2" | |||||
| 26 | PWS | 73 | 4.4.1.3 | The PSSC contractor shall prohibit the use of keys issued by the Government by any persons other than the PSSC contractor’s employees. | Added "or authorized subcontractor’s" | |
| 27 | PWS/CDRL | Appendix G | CDRL submittals | Appendix G of PWS has been updated to reflect NTE numbers. |
| 28 | CDRL | 1 | Blocks 10,11, 12, 13 | Contractor shall submit Technical Report… | CDRL A020 was deleted and its products added to CDRLs A025 and A029. CDRLs A016, A020, A025, and A029 were further edited for clarity. |
| 29 | CDRL | Deleted A022, “Probabilistic Risk Assessment” from CDRL. | |||
| 30 | Section L | 2 | 2.0.d | When using days, identify whether using calendar or business days. | Changed "days" to "calendar days" in paragraph 2.0.d and 7.3.4.3 |
| 31 | Section L | 6 and 15 | 2.2, 2.2.1 and 5.3 | Far right column of Table 2.2 says, “6 pages per PPI entry from the EZSource PPI Tool”, as the page limit for Past Performance Volume; and para 2.2.1 enumerates several non-counting pages/items in the volumes. |
Under 5.3, “…Offerors shall use the Roles and Responsibilities Worksheet (see Section L Attachment 6) to indicate how much each team member will contribute towards each Technical Subfactor. The data from the worksheet will be used by the Government to determine the past performance relevancy of information provided by the offeror via the PPI Tool.” Volume Organization Table was added to Section L 5.1.1 to clarify where to place Roles and Responsibilities Worksheet within the Past Performance Volume.
"The Team List, Roles, and Responsibilities Worksheet will not count against the page limits of the Volume III Past Performance." was added to Section L 5.3.
| 32 | Section L | 11 | 4.2.2 | Add: "7.3 PSSC Transition Matrix" | Added: "7.3 PSSC Transition Matrix" |
| 33 | Section L | 12 | 4.2.3.1 | Section L paragraph 4.2.3.2.3: "The offeror shall provide explicit evidence that demonstrates.." Identify what is being asked for, "explicit". | Changed 4.2.3.1 from: "the offeror shall provide explicit evidence that demonstrates the use of capabilities..." to: "The offeror shall provide examples, or other explicit evidence, demonstrating use of the capabilities and approach (processes/methodologies) on the MMIII Propulsion Subsystem or successful use on efforts of similar magnitude and complexity and how it applies to Propulsion Subsystem requirements". Changed 4.2.3.2.3 from: "The offeror shall provide explicit evidence that demonstrate use of the approach..." to: "The offeror shall provide examples, or other explicit evidence, demonstrating use of the approach and how it meets or exceeds the MMIII Propulsion Subsystem requirements". |
| 34 | Section L | 13 | 4.2.3.2.1 | Confirm PWS Reference | Changed "1.6.5.1" to "1.6.5.6.1.1, 1.6.5.6.1.4, 1.6.5.6.1.5" |
| 35 | Section L | 13 | 4.2.3.2.1.a and c | Verify use of "team members" | For clarification purposes, changed "Team" to "Program Team" in 2.0.b, 4.2.2, 4.2.3.2, 4.2.3.2.1, 4.2.3.2.3, and 5.3. |
| 36 | Section L | 13 | 4.2.3.2.1.c | Verify correct use of "contractual". | Changed: "The contractual agreements planned or in force with each program team member." to: "A description of the contractual agreements planned or in force with each program team member." |
| 37 | Section L | 13 | 4.2.3.3.1 | Deleted "Government" from 4.2.3.3.1 | |
| 38 | Section L | 13 | 4.2.3.3.1 | Section L is asking for activities by “task” | Task is defined as PWS requirements. Transition pararaphs in the PWS, Sections L and M have been changed to reflect this. |
| 39 | Section L | 14 | 5.1.1 | "Products of the PPI Tool are also an exception based on the limitations of the PPI Tool and instructions identified in Table 2.2." was added to Section L para 2.2.1.1.c. | |
| 40 | Section L | 14 | 5.1.1 | Added "Organizational Structure Change History (Section 5.3.2)" as Section 6 of Vol III. | |
| 41 | Section L | 16 | 6.1.2.2 | Contract type/pricing arrangments have changed. CPAF elements of contract changed to CPFF. | Paragraph 6.1.2.2 Incentive Arrangements CLINs and paragraph 6.1.2.3 Award Fee Arrangements were deleted. Paragraph 6.1.6 changed: CPAF" to "CPFF". Also changed Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA)" to "Forward Pricing Rate Agreement/Recommendation/Proposal (FPRA/R/P)" Paragraph 6.3 changed: "only applies to the priced CPAF CLIN X001." to "only applies to the priced CPFF CLINs X001 and 0006." Pargraph 6.4.4 changed: $650,000 to $700,000". Paragraph 7.1.2 changed: "Pricing Matrix Award Fee" to: "Pricing Matrix". |
| 42 | Section L | 17 | 6.1.3.1 | Consider rewriting "The offeror shall submit one rate to be used for the prime contractor (including interdivisional units, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisoins, sectors, groups, and all subcontractors." May be confusing on whether it is one rate total, one rate per category and etc. | Changed from: "the offeror shall submit one rate to be used for the prime contractor (including interdivisional unites, subsidiaries, affiliated, divisions, sectors, groups, and all subcontractors." to: "The offeror shall submit one composite Not to Exceed (NTE) rate per labor category per year that will apply to all members of the offeror's team (including the prime offeror, inter-divisions, and all subcontractors)." |
| 43 | Section L | 22 | 6.4.4 | Add attachment and associated verbiage to address spreadsheet requirement. | Re-wrote 6.4.4 and added: "Submit a spreadsheet with content substantially the same as Section L Attachment 12, Sample BOE Summary, in support of the proposed price for the prime offeror." |
| 44 | Section L | 29 | 7.3.4.4, Required Attachments | New | A spreadsheet was developed Section L Attachment 11 Transition Matrix. |
| 45 | Section L Atch 3 | 6 of 8 | T29 | Rewrite T29: "How well did the contractor demonstrate a clear understanding of small business subcontracting goals and details a low risk plan for reaching those goals?" | Changed from: "How well did the contractor demonstrate a clear understanding of small business subcontracting goals and details a low risk plan for reaching those goals?" to: "How successful was the contractor in meeting small business subcontracting goals?" |
| 46 | Section J Atch 8 QASP, and PWS | Surv. Matrix | Format of Service Summary in PWS and the QASP Surveillance Matrix have been changed. | ||
| 47 | Section L Atch 10 | N/A | "N/A" was added to Transition 6 Month Optional Extension Amount Total Price. | ||
| 48 | Section M | 3 | 1.5 | The cost to move or modify any GFP from an old location to a new location will be included in the cost of the contract. | Clarification: Costs to move GFP shall be included in the Transition CLIN. |
| 49 | Section M | 3 | 1.5 | Identify GFP specifics as related to the PSSC and whether or not the verbiage is correct. Ensure as a minimum, addressing the word "eliminated". | Changed: "The Government will eliminate any unfair competitive advantage resulting from an offeror's proposed use of Government-furnished property (GFP)…" to: "The Government will eliminate to the maximum practical extent any unfair competitive advantage resulting from an offeror's proposed use of Government-furnished property (GFP)..." |
| 50 | Section M | 4 | 2.1.c | Consider adding definition of "Significant Weaknesses" in this paragraph since it's included in the definition of "Deficiency". | Added the following: "Significant Weakness: In the proposal, is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. (See FAR 15.001, Definitions and DoD Source Selection Procedures 5.17) |
| 51 | Section M | 5 | 2.1.1.c | Bold the term "High risk rating" | Changed: "High risk rating" to: "High Technical Risk Rating" and bolded. |
| 52 | Section M | 7 | 2.1.1.2.1.a and C | Verify use of "team members" | For clarification purposes, changed "Team" to "Program Team" in 2.1.1.2.1, 2.1.1.2.3, 2.1.1.3.1, and 2.1.2.b.2) |
| 53 | Section M | 7 | 2.1.1.2.1.b | Skill sets. Blend of skill sets and MMIII acquisition and sustainment experience are sufficient to meet the requirements of the PWS. | Paragraph now reads: "Skill sets. Blend of skill sets and MMIII Propulsion Subsystem acquisition and sustainment experience are sufficient to meet the requirements of the PWS." |
| 54 | Section M | 8 | 2.1.1.2.2 | Consider adding: "The proposed approach must be sound, feasible, effective, and clearly demonstrate the applicability and how it applies to the Propulsion Subsystem requirements". | Added the following: "The proposed approach must be sound, feasible, effective, and clearly demonstrate the applicabilty and how it applies to the Propulsion Subsystem requirements". |
| 55 | Section M | 11 | 2.1.2.b.2) | Delete PIF | Changed: "the past performance information forms (PIF) and information obtained from other sources will be used…" to: "The Government will use information provided by each offeror and information obtained from other sources…" |
| 56 | Section M | 13 | 2.1.3.1 | Section M, paragraph 2.1.3.1.c reserves the right to use the probable cost for purposes of a best value determination if the Government believes the offeror's proposal cost differs from its proposed cost. This conflicts with paragraph e.1, which restricts the TEP calculation to include only the proposed estimated CPAF without providing the right to include any adjustments made persuant to paragraph c. | Changed 2.1.3.1.e.1) from "CPAF (CLIN X001) at the proposed estimated CPFA for the base…" to: "CPFF (CLINs X001 and 0006) at the proposed or probable estimated CPFF for the base…" |
| 57 | Section M | 14 | 2.1.3.1.c | "If the Government feels…" and "If this is not the case or the Government feels it needs…" | Changed to: "If the Government determines…" and "If this is not the case or the Government determines it needs…" |
| 58 | Section M | 14 | 2.1.3.1.c | Contract type/pricing arrangments have changed. CPAF elements of contract changed to CPFF. | Paragraph 2.1.3.1.c changed: "Cost-Plus Award-Fee (CPAF)" to "Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)" and changed: "the Government will consider…" to: "the Government may consider…" Pargraph 2.1.3.1.e.1) changed: "CPAF" to "CPFF" and changed the CLIN numbers as appropiate. Deleted FPIF and FPAF subparagraphs. |
| 59 | Section M | 14 | 2.1.3.1.d | Replace erroneous reference: "Requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data (10 U.S.C. 2306a and 41 U.S.C 254b)" with "Proposal Analysis Techniques". | Changed: "Requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data (10 U.S.C. 2306a and 41 U.S.C 254b)" to "Proposal Analysis Techniques". |
| 60 | Section M | 14 | 2.1.3.1.e | CLIN 0007 has been deleted. CLIN 0006 is now the transition CLIN and is CPFF. The Period of Performance is for 6 months during the base year. | |
| 61 | Section M | 15 | 2.1.3.1.h | Revise "to meet mission objectives base labor rates" to read "to meet mission objectives. Base labor rates". | Changed: "…to meet mission objectives base labor rates, fring …" to "…to meet mission objectives. Base labor rates, fringe …" |
| 62 | Section M | 15 | 3.0 | Section M, paragraph 3.0 indicates that a Pre-Award Survey, if conducted, will be evaluated to verify information provided in the offeror's proposal and rated under the applicable factor/subfactor. Does the team want to limit the use of the Pre-Award Survey to this? Pre-Award Surveys normally also are used in responsiblity determinations. Per FAR 9.106-1(a), a pre-award survey is normally required only when the information on hand or readily available to the contracting officer, including information from commercial sources, is not sufficient to make determination regarding responsibility. | Section M, paragraph 3.0 has been updated to match the template language: "The Government may conduct a pre-award survey (PAS) as part of this source selection. Results of the PAS (if conducted) will be evaluated to determine each offeror's capability to meet the requirements of the solicitation." |
| 63 | Solicitation/ Contract | 6 of 55 | Item 0007, Transition Award Fee. “Firm Fixed Price” is stated as the contract type. Changed/updated to "Award Fee" | ||
| 64 | Solicitation/ Contract | 24 of 55 | A Period of Performance Clause will be included in the RFP Solicitation. | ||
| 65 | Solicitation/ Contract | 47 of 55 | 252.246-7001, Warranty of Data, and Alternates I & II | Warranty of Data Clause, Basic and Alternate 1 will currently be kept in the solicitation. | |
| 66 | Solicitation/ Contract | 32 of 55 | 9952.736-H736 | Single Manager, Program Support Manager, and Chief Engineer positions were added to the Labor Categories, Labor Rate Matrix, and Mapping Worksheet Attachments | |
| 67 | Solicitation/ Contract | Terms | Clarification: Indemnification under PL85-804 will not be provided. | ||
| 68 | Labor Rate Matrix |
Labor Categories Job titles are inconsistent between Attachment 4 and Attachment 5 in the following categories:
- Principle Systems Engineer/Assistant Project Technical Manager
- Senior Systems Engineer Senior Quality Assurance/Configuration
- Management Engineer(Senior QA/Configuration Manager)
| - QA/Configuration Management Engineer (Configuration Manager) | Attachments 4 and 5 were corrected to match. | ||||
| 69 | Labor Rate Matrix | ||||
| There is no Principle Database Management Specialist Listed in Attachment4 – there is in Attachment 5 | Added Principle Database Management Specialist to Attachment 4. | ||||
| 70 | Labor Rate Matrix | N/A | Principal Database Management Specialist was added to Labor Rate Matrix and Mapping Worksheet. | ||
| 71 | Labor Categories | 26/27 | Changed BS degree requirment to Associate degree for Shipping Specialist and Supply Technician/Specialist. | ||
| 72 | Award Fee Plan | Based on a change in contract type pricing arrangements, no longer a need for an award fee plan. | |||
| 73 | GFP List | GFP List has been updated. In addition to the section J attachment, there will be a list of locations posted in the bidders library. |
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