RFP_Question_Tracker_Published_on_FBO.pdf

Comment/Question Response/Resolution Change 1- Where is the file for the Past Performance Tool on FBO? Provided PPI Tool on FBO as Amendment #1 N/A 2- Section L, Paragraph 5.2.1.3 talks about the technical requirements and states “the offeror shall include a CSOW.”

However, paragraph 7.1.3 which talks about the Contracts volume also states that “the offeror shall include a CSOW.” Does the Government want the CSOW in the technical volume, the contracts volume, or both?

The CSOW should be located in the technical volume. See updated Section L.

Paragraph 7.1.3 has been removed from Section L, and the remaining paragraphs in section 7.1 have been renumbered.

3- Will the AF being allowing the successful contractor to bill progress payment or milestone payments?

Progress payments will be allowed on CLINs 0001, 0015, 0018, and 0021 for all companies. Small business may also seek progress payments on all CLINs. The RFP has been updated.

1- Progress payment clauses 52.232-13 and 52.232-16 have been added 2- All CLINs in the RFP now have a term that states the following:

"While the Progress Payments Clause, 52.232-13, was included in this contract, the following limits its applicability on this contact. The progress payments clause will be available exclusively for small business concerns on all CLINs. However, the progress payment clause will also be available to large business concerns on CLINs 0001, 0015, 0018, and 0021 ONLY. Any bid conditioned upon inclusion of a progress payment clause in the resulting contract for CLINs other than 0001, 0015, 0018 or 0021 will be rejected as nonresponsive if the bidder is not a small business concern."

4- For suites 2-6, the RFP states that we are not allowed to incur any costs until an Authorization To Proceed (ATP) is received for those specific CLINs. However, it will be very difficult to get materials purchased and delivered in time to meet the production schedule if the contractor has to wait until after ATP is received for any costs to be considered allowable. With the understanding that it would an at-risk purchase, would the AF consider the material purchases to be allowable if the option is exercised or an ATP is received.

The Air Force in no way asks, seeks, or requires at-risk purchases to be made. Any statement or action to the contrary by a government employee, must be disregarded by a contractor as an unauthorized commitment, and reported immediately to the contracting officer. If a contractor chooses to incur costs before an ATP is received or an option is exercised, the contractor would have to cover those costs (they would not be reimbursed by the Air Force) if an ATP is never received or an option is never exercised.

However, if costs are incurred and an ATP is subsequently received or an option is exercised, the costs would be covered if and as they would be covered if no ATP term was included in the CLINs or the CLIN was not an option. The language in the CLINs 0002-0007 has been changed to try and clarify this. Since RFSE’s 5, 6, and 7 are an option, no language regarding this issue has been included in CLINs 0010-0014. The AF discourages contractors from making at risk purchases, because if an WATPCO is not received or an option is not exercised, then these costs would not be covered. If there is an issue with schedule please follow the instructions in the RFP.

The language in CLINs 0002-0005 has been changed TO: Costs incurred in association with CLINs before receipt of Written Authorization to Proceed from the Contracting Officer (WATPCO) will not be allowed if WATPCO is never provided. If costs are incurred in association with CLINs before receipt of WATPCO and that WATPCO is subsequently provided, these costs will be paid through the firm fixed price for CLINs 0002, 0003, 0004, and 0005 contingent upon delivery and acceptance of the work for each CLIN.

On CLINs 0006 and 0007 it has been changed to Costs incurred in association with CLINs before receipt of Written Authorization to Proceed from the Contracting Officer (WATPCO) will not be allowed if WATPCO is never provided. If costs are incurred in association with CLINs before receipt of WATPCO and that WATPCO is subsequently provided, these costs will be covered as they otherwise would have been if the WATPCO term had not been included.

There is also a note at the beginning of CLINs 0002-0007 stating FROM: "The Contractor Shall Not Begin Work or Incur Costs on this CLIN Prior to Notification and Written Authorization to Proceed from the Contracting Officer."

TO: "The Contractor Shall Not Begin Work or Incur Costs on this CLIN Prior to Written Authorization to Proceed from the Contracting Officer. See WATPCO Term below."

5- What application is needed to open the PPI Tool? The PPI Tool uses Access N/A 6- RFP CLINs call out an FSTS as well as a separate line item for the vacuum chamber protective ring. The ring is already part of the FSTS assembly. Are two rings desired with each delivery?

Only one protective ring per FSTS is required. The RFP has been updated. The listing of the FSTS Vacuum Chamber Ring was removed from all CLINs.

7- The language in Option 2 identifies the latest that the option can be exercised (no later than 3 months from acceptance of CLIN 0001). How early can the CLIN be exercised? Assuming funding is available, is it possible to exercise this Option earlier than Acceptance of CLIN 0001?

After contract award, this CLIN can be exercised at any time prior to 3 months from acceptance of CLIN 0001. It is possible to exercise this option earlier than acceptance of CLIN 0001, but whether it will is dependent on multiple variables.

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8- The language in Option 3 identifies the latest the option can be exercised (no later than 3 months from acceptance of CLIN 0001). How early can the CLIN be exercised? Include earliest date for possible award.

The earliest this option can be exercised is the day of contract award.

However, the date it will actually be exercised is dependent on multiple variables.

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9- Section L: In 2.2 it states "….provide convincing rationale….." In

4.2.3 it states "The offeror shall include pricing information and supporting data, to include estimating methodology." What documentation will substantiate reasonableness?

There are many documents that by themselves, or combined with others, can provide a convincing rational of price reasonableness including, but not limited to, price history, acquisition of similar items, etc. Which documents are provided by an offeror is determined by the offeror. The only condition is that the documents must provide a convincing rational of price reasonableness. See FAR 31.201-3 for the definition of reasonableness.

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10- Section L: Table 2.1 - Proposal Organization: Volume III page limit is, "6 pages per contract from Past Performance Information (PPI) Tool (Attachment L-2)" The Table 2.1 page limit appears to apply only to Section 2 Reports from the PPI Tool. What page limit, if any, applies to additional Past Performance information required by Section L, 6.1 instructions, specifically, Section: 1 Roles and Responsibilities (Attachment L-1), Section 3: Consent Letters, Section 4: Client Authorization Letters, and Section 5:

Organizational Structure Change History?

See updated Section L. Section L, Table 2.1 Proposal Organization was changed FROM: "6 pages per contract from Past Performance Information (PPI) Tool (Attachment L-2))."

TO: "6 pages per contract from Past Performance Information (PPI) Tool (Attachment L-2)). 10 page limit for Organizational Structure Change History.

Remaining PPI items not counted towards page limit."

11- Section L, 5.2.2.1 states ""Proof of all existing certifications must be included." The previous sentence states "Quality includes continual recertifications of supply chain and subcontractors." It is not clear what is being requested by the reference sentence.

Is this specific to the offeror's QMS certification/registration (discussed several sentences before) or in some way related to the supply chain (preceding sentence)? See also Section M, 6.3.2.1

The reference to proof of existing certifications was for the ISO 9001-2008 or AS9100. See updated Sections L and M.

Sentence changed to ask for proof of ISO 9001-2008 or AS9100 certification and moved to the part of the paragraph asking for the ISO 9001-2008 or AS9100 certification. See updated Section L and Section M.

12- Section L 7.3.4.3.2 states that "congressional approval for comprehensive plans was not reauthorized for contracts being performed after December 31,2014. Therefore Comprehensive Plans will not be accepted." There is a letter from Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, DARS Tracking Number: 2015-O0006 dated Dec 24 2014 which states that … "expiration date of "December 31, 2014" is revised by this deviation to read "December 31, 2017"."

Unexpired, valid comprehensive small business subcontracting plans will be accepted in accordance with updated Section L.

Section L, paragraph 7.3.4.3.2 was changed as follows All offerors other than Small Businesses shall submit a complete subcontracting plan IAW FAR 19.7, 52.219-09, DFAR supplement 252.219-7003 and 252.219-7004, and the following instructions. If the offerorOfferor has an approved, unexpired master subcontracting plan (FAR19.704 (b) and 52.219-9(f)), or an approved, unexpired comprehensive subcontracting plan (DFARS 219.702), it shall submit an addendum with its proposal covering any additional information required by this solicitation along with a copy of the plan. The addendum will be incorporated by reference into any resulting contract along with the approved master or comprehensive plan. The enhanced small business requirement is not intended to obtain two plans from offerors but a single enhanced plan. Congressional approval for comprehensive plans was not reauthorized for contracts being performed after December 31, 2014. Therefore, comprehensive plans will not be acceptedOfferors are notified that while the Comprehensive Subcontracting Test Program has been extended through December of 2017, many of the individual plans that the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) negotiated with different companies, may no longer be valid—expiration date of the program was December 31, 2014. Offerors who would like to use a Comprehensive Plan, must contact DCMA to ensure their plans are still valid.

13- Section M, 6.2.4.3 states "…Rates proposed will be incorporated into the contract and used to negotiate CLIN 0010." Since this section deals with pricing of the requalification of hardware (CLIN 0008), is the reference to CLIN 0010 a typo? If not, what is the relevance of this paragraph to CLIN 0010 which if for 4th Suite after PCA?

This was a misprint. Section M, paragraph 6.2.4.3 has been changed to CLIN 0008.

"The rates proposed will be incorporated into the contract and will be used to negotiate CLIN 00100008. "

14- If delta qualification is required and involves environmental testing, can the hardware still be delivered post-exposure?

Yes, hardware that is involved with delta qualification testing can be delivered.

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15- Section 6.4 of the SOO is titled Delta Qualification Option but indicates nuclear recertification is the criteria for determination of applicability. Does this mean that delta qualification will never be required unless there is some nuclear recertification impact?

Delta qualification can be required even when nuclear recertification is not required. SOO, paragraph 6.4 has been updated.

See updated SOO.

16- The SOO does not provide information on how smaller changes will be handled--implying that all changes most go through the comprehensive change approval process. Will there be any delegation of Class 2 change authority to the contractor or DCMA to reduce cost?

All changes on a nuclear certified design are handled as a class 1 ECP IAW ICBMSD OI and will be submitted to the AF for acceptance or rejection.

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17- SOO, 5.6 states that acceptance of RFSE components cannot be given until the government has approved the ATRs, all deliverables have been shipped to the specified site, and the government has completed inspection and results. This means that DD250 will not occur until after the hardware is shipped to the wing and set-up. How does this apply to the delivery requirements when the delivery is subject to AF/wing schedule availability?

The AF plans to arrange availability with a wing based on the delivery dates in the joint/approved IMS and any updates discussed in the IPT meetings required by the SOO. Given the communication and schedule requirements, a well-managed program should have a very low risk of this occurring. However, if the schedule changes at the last minute, all efforts will be made to accommodate that change, but the contractor will have to wait until the wing can support the delivery and checkout.

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18- The GFE list has three high impulse transducers listed. Are these needed?

The HITS have been removed from the list. See updated GFP List. See updated GFP list.

19- From our review, there needs to be quantity of 3 RS Install Kits and 3 W1F cables rather than the quantity of 1 listed in the GFP list. Can you clarify? Additionally, our review shows that a Jumper Plug 23033416G2 and a W5RA cable are needed. Will these be provided?

The quantities have been updated and the items have been added. See updated GFP List.

See updated GFP list.

20- The GFE list does not show that any cables or assemblies are being provided to connect the RFSE cables to the MK 21 fuze for MK 21 FS&V. Can these be provided as GFP?

Cables have been added to the GFP list. See updated GFP list.

21- IFD connectors are individual connectors with no cables attached. What is the purpose of these items?

These items are to be used during production for the cables that require these connectors in lieu of the contractor purchasing the connectors.

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22- Some part numbers on the initial spares list are incorrect. Spares List has been updated. See updated Initial Spares list

23- Attachment 6, pricing matrix says "price will be added by the government after summation of all prices in Exhibit A" It looks like this should be Exhibit B.

Wording has been updated to "Exhibit B." See updated Attachment 6

24- Paragraph 5.2 of the SOO states "Contractor's SEMP shall align with the Government's SEP." Will the Government be providing their Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)?

SEP is provided in the bidder's library N/A

25- Paragraph 5.4(f) of the SOO states the "Contractor's QAPP, Counterfeit Parts and Material, must also conform to the Government's Program Prevention Plan." Will the Government provide their Program Prevention Plan?

The SOO was incorrect. The reference should be program protection plan.

This is in the bidder's library. See updated SOO.

See updated SOO.

26- SOO requires disassembly and installation of new pins in GFP parts PN 819-100-006 and PN 819-200-007. However, GFP list has them as Condition Code A.

The condition code for the connectors has been updated to condition D. See updated GFP list.

27- Paragraph 6.6 of the SOO states the contractor shall "provide Interim Contract Support to sustain fielded RFSE assets (including those previously delivered under the EMD effort)." CLIN 0015 as written will not start until the exercise of the option. Is it the Government's intent to not have ICS support for the fielded EMD units until CLIN 0015 is exercised?

Yes. N/A

28- Will the government utilize the residual spares (SRUs) for EMD as a point of supply until contractor provided spares are available?

If so, where should the spares be located and transported by?

No. Only items listed on the Government Furnished Property List are being provided.

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29- Regarding the FSTS vacuum chamber protective ring, the Protective Ring Assembly RFE23050848-501 is a component of the top level FSTS drawing, RFE23050999-501. Does the government want an additional protective ring or just the one that's included with the FSTS?

Only one protective ring per FSTS is required. The RFP has been updated. The listing of the FSTS Vacuum Chamber Ring was removed from all CLINs.

30- Per paragraph 5.2.1.2 of Section L, offerors are to assume a contract award of January 1. Is this the date for contract award.

The January 1 is for evaluation purposes only. This has no bearing on when the contract will be awarded.

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31- RFP states Period of Performance (POP) is from contract award to 44 months after contract award or within 12 months of delivery of CLIN 0001 whichever is earlier. This has been interpreted to mean that we only have 12 months after delivery of CLIN 0001 to deliver CLINs 0002, 0003 and 0004 (buying material and manufacturing units). Is the wording and this interpretation correct? For CLINs 0005, 0006 and 0007, Contractor is allowed to define this POP (provided it does not exceed 44 months).

The periods of performance (POPs) for CLIN as 0002-0004 have been changed to 32 months after contract award or within 12 months of delivery of CLIN 0001 whichever is earlier. 0002-0004 must be delivered within 12 months of delivery of CLIN 0001. The POPs for CLINs 0005-0007 are subject to limitations. The contractor may chose the time on which it works on CLIN 0005 subject to (a) receipt of written authorization to proceed from the contracting officer (WATPCO), (b) the contractor must provide delivery of a spare if needed for ICS purposes (which may be earlier than the contractor otherwise scheduled), (c) delivery of all spares must be completed by 44 months after contract award or within 12 months of the delivery of the first spare whichever is earlier. CLINs 0006 and 0007 (travel and data) may be needed to complete CLIN 0001, so travel/data charges associated with CLIN 0001 will be allowed from contract award. However, travel/data charges for CLINs 0002-0005 will not be authorized until those CLINs have received a WATPCO. Because travel will not be needed after the delivery of the last RFSE in the base contract, the ending date is 32 months or until the last RFSE is delivered whichever is earlier. Because data is needed until all RFSEs and initial spares are delivered, the ending date for CLIN 0007 is 44 months or until the last spare is delivered.

See updated RFP

32- Will CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004 be exercised concurrently? Will CLINs 0006 and 0007 be exercised concurrently?

The AF intends on providing a WATPCO on CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004 at the same time. Travel/data charges will be allowed on CLINs 0006 and 0007 on contract award, because these types of charges may be needed in association with CLIN 0001. However, travel/data charges associated with other base-award CLINs (0002-0005) will not be allowed on CLINs 0006 and 0007 until a WATPCO is received for those other base award CLINs.

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33- Contract states that "[t]he contractor is responsible for all costs related to making GFP available for use, including but not limited to payment of all transportation, installation or rehabilitation."

Provide the specific dimensions on the size of all the GFP shipping containers and indicate where the origin of the GFP is and where they will need to be shipped from? Also, provide MTBF and MTTR for individual parts.

The GFP term has been changed so contractors will pay for return shipping and any loss of government property--see new GFP term in the RFP. The updated GFP list provides acquisition costs as well as packaging requirements for dimensions, etc.

Wording in for each CLIN in the RFP that deals with GFP has been changed FROM: The contractor is responsible for all costs related to making GFP available for use, including but not limited to payment of all transportation, installation or rehabilitation costs.

TO: The Air Force will pay for the shipping of GFP to the contractor's facility and to repair or replace items that have broken due to normal wear and tear. The AF, at its own discretion, will decide whether to repair or replace items broken due to normal wear and tear. The contractor is responsible for all costs related to the return shipping of GFP and loss of GFP (loss being defined by 52.245-1(a) "loss of government property").

Additionally, the GFP list has been updated with acquisition costs, packaging data, and shipment destination.

34- CLIN notes state "The contractor is responsible for all costs related to making GFP available for use, including but not limited to payment of all transportation or rehabilitation costs.

Attachment 2 does not contain the current location of the GFP.

The GFP term has been changed so contractors will pay for return shipping and any loss of government property--see new GFP term in the RFP

Wording in for each CLIN in the RFP that deals with GFP has been changed FROM: The contractor is responsible for all costs related to making GFP available for use, including but not limited to payment of all transportation, installation or rehabilitation costs.

TO: The Air Force will pay for the shipping of GFP to the contractor's facility and to repair or replace items that have broken due to normal wear and tear. The AF, at its own discretion, will decide whether to repair or replace items broken due to normal wear and tear. The contractor is responsible for all costs related to the return shipping of GFP and loss of GFP (loss being defined by 52.245-1(a) "loss of government property").

35- None of the "RFE" special test equipment, such as interconnect boxes and test cables, is on this list. If this test equipment is going to be provided, please update the GFP list to include it.

The RFE special test equipment is not being provided. N/A

36- Can we get an extension? Yes. See updated RFP Response date has been updated to 20 March 2015 37- Twenty months is a long time. Would the Government consider allowing for Performance Based payments (offerors to propose a Performance Based Payment schedule with their proposals)?

The AF is willing to provide progress payments on CLIN 0001 to ameliorate issues associated with the twenty-month delivery period--see question 3.

There currently are no plans to allow for performance based payments.

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38- In section 5.6 Product Delivery of the Production Statement of Objectives it states “The Government will furnish the RSTC, FSTS, RALC, and FSTS A4 chassis shipping containers as GFP, which are to be reused for every deliverable.” Does this statement mean that the custom shipping containers, for example P/N RFE23050997, RFE23050998 and so on, will be provided for the final product assemblies, RFE23050609, RFE23050999, RFE23050421 and RFE23050907? In addition will the shipping containers be GFP for the Enclosures assemblies for each of the systems, P/N’s RFE23050711, RFE23050422 and RFE23050602? In addition can you define what the FSTS A4 chassis part number is?

The custom shipping containers will be provided for final product assemblies RFE23050609, RFE23050999, RFE23050421, and RFE23050907.

There will be no containers for the enclosures as the enclosures are part of the overall test set. The FSTS A-4 chassis part number is RFE23050950-501.

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39- The SOO paragraph 5.3 requires compliance with ICBMSD OI's 62- 03 and 62-20 in accomplishment of Configuration Management requirements. Copies of the OI's were not provided. Request the Government provide copies of these OI's.

These OIs are now in the bidder's library N/A

40- The SOO paragraph 6.3 requires compliance with ICBMSD OI 62- 04 in completing the PCA. A copy of the OI was not provided.

Request the Government provide a copy of this OI.

These OIs are now in the bidder's library N/A

41- The SCRM seems to imply that a full Integrated Master Plan, a full SEMP, a full Risk Management Plan, or a full Change Management Plan to be provided with the proposal. However, there is not this requirement in Section L or CDRLs.

Only the documents required by Section L are required to be included in the proposal. All other plans identified in the SCRM are to be identified by the CSOW to be written.

See updated SCRM.

42- Section M, 6.2.4.3 says "FFP CLIN (0008) will be calculated by application of offeror proposed rates (Section J, Attachment 4:

Labor Rate Matrix) multiplied by Government-generated notional number of hours and labor mix. These notional hours and labor mix will not be disclosed outside the Government at any time. The rates proposed will be incorporated into the contract and will be used to negotiate CLIN 0010.” Should the wording be “negotiate CLIN 0008”. CLIN 0010 is the fourth production unit which should have nothing to do with re-cert labor rate matrix.

This was a misprint. Section M, paragraph 6.2.4.3 has been changed to CLIN 0008.

"The rates proposed will be incorporated into the contract and will be used to negotiate CLIN 00100008. "

43- Is the Government going to release Test Procedures? See attached list of TPs referenced in drawings.

Procedures are now in the bidder's library. N/A

44- There are several -501 parts that have associated -502 drawings in the TDP which should be used to create spares, but are not called out on the initial spares list. Also, some parts called out on the initial spares list are not found in the TDP.

See updated initial spares list. See updated Initial Spares list

45- Some documents are missing from the bidder's library. They are

RFE23050609-501_REV_2_IPL

RFE23050421-501_REV_R_IPL

RFE23050999-501_REV_H_IPL

RFSE Consolidated MetaData r2 11-17-2014

CCBD ECP 10-IPIC-028

Training materials

Except for the training materials, these documents are now in the Bidder's library. Training materials are to be provided by the contractor. Please see the SOO.

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46- Drawing PL RFE23050445-501 is list for the W102 cable but should be W101

This has been updated in the bidder's library N/A

47- The latest revision of RFSE-EMD-SY-121 FSTS RVM which is rev C is not included in the bidder's library

This has been updated in the bidder's library N/A

48- Our research shows that there is classified information associated with the RFSE TDP, however there is no information from the government in the RFSE Production RFP as to how to access a classified bidder’s library to access the classified information. Provide clarification on the existing of classified information and, if needed, access to the classified bidder's library.

The classified drawing is supporting information and is not needed to prepare a complete proposal. The classified drawing will be provided to the winning bidder.

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49- RFSE-EMD-SY-121 FSTS RVM states it is rev B. Please verify this is the correct/latest revision of the document.

This latest revision has been loaded on to the bidder’s library. N/A

50- Paragraph 4.1.2 in Section L states "under no circumstances shall this information (pricing) and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal." In order to meet the requirements of FAR 19.704(2), "dollars" must be addressed in the Subcontracting Plan, which is included in the Contracts Volume.

In addition, the Small Business Participation plan could include dollars and is required to be submitted in the Tech Volume.

Dollars may be included in the subcontracting plan and, if necessary, the small business participation plan.

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51- Paragraph states "…These rates proposed will be incorporated into the contract and used to negotiate CLIN 0010. CLIN 0010 is the Fourth PCA Suite and is being bid FFP per Attach 6, Pricing Matrix.

This was a misprint. Section M, paragraph 6.2.4.3 has been changed to CLIN 0008.

"The rates proposed will be incorporated into the contract and will be used to negotiate CLIN 00100008. "

52- We would like to confirm that CLIN 005 and Exhibit B does intend that the spares are shipped to Hill AFB (assuming the SV is a typo and should be SW), and that the contractor manages the spares from Hill AFB and not from a contractor facility? Because paragraph 6.6 of the SOO states “provide and manage spares as required to support ICS activities” which implies one would manage from our facility.

The initial spares are to be managed by the contractor until the end of the ICS option, at which time the initial spares will be transferred to Hill AFB supply. The SV DODDAC is not a mistake since a few items will be classified.

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53- Section L, 7.1.1. The instructions state "Offeror must complete blocks 8, 13, 14, 15A,15B,15C (if applicable), 16, 17, and 18." The blocks identified do not match the required fill ins on the solicitation form which states under the title "Offeror to complete blocks 11, 13, 15, 21, 22, and 27." Please provide clarification as to which block are to be complete by the offeror on the SF 1447 solicitation form.

The block numbers that need to be completed have been changed in Section L.

Section L has been updated as follows:

Offeror must complete blocks 811, 13, 14, 15A, 15B, 15C (if applicable), 16, 1715, and 18.27. Blocks 21 and 22 which ask for unit price and amount are completed elsewhere in the offer. The offeror’s signature in block 1727 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.

54- Can the Government release drawing RFE 23050769, Oscillator, self-test, which states it is classified? Is this an actual part that we need to price for the BOM, or is this a supporting document?

The classified drawing is not required for bid purposes. It is a supporting document. The classified drawing will be provided to the winning bidder.

See #56 below

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55- There are 40 CCAs in the technical data package with no functional description, artwork of CCA layers, test specifications, Gerber files, or test tools references. Please provide for this Build to Print. ICD’s and FPGA code are assumed to be provided at time of award.

Software will be provided to the contract awardee. The Gerber files are now in the bidder’s library.

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56- There are no drawings in the TDP corresponding to the two Air Force part numbers listed below. Please provide for this Build to Print. Those Part numbers are RFE23050769-001 (Oscillator RF Self Test) and RFE23050782-001 (MK12A Bandpass Flter)

These are classified drawings and will be given to the awardee. Drawings RFE23030770 and RFE23050780 are next higher assembly and these drawings give the details required to bid to this proposal. These classified drawings are only required during the testing of the circuit cards.

Please use the below information when bidding:

Drawing RFE23050769 Oscillator DRO-D family MITEQ (Company) 100 Davids Dr.

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Drawing 23050782 Bandpass Filter B250 Family K&L Microwave Northwood Dr.

Salisbury MD 21801

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57- There are no specifications of the cable requirements, only a reference to the unusual high sensitivity to length and/ or resistance. Please provide for this Build to Print

The specifications of the cables are listed in drawing RFE23050600. N/A

58- Will a reentry vehicle simulator or Unit Under Test (UUT) be provided or otherwise made available for the performance of Test and ATP?

These items are listed in the Government Furnished Equipment. N/A

59- In most of the drawings there are instructions to fabricate in accordance with a document. These documents are not included in the TDP. Please provide for this Build to Print. For example, note 3, in drawing RFE23050611, says Fabricate IAW (23039879).

Another example is note 11 in drawing RFE23050258. It says, "upon completetion of Post-solder inspection and board testing mask surfaces A and B and Areas C thru F and conformal coat both sides of board. Item 1. Using Item 21 IAW (23034551).

All these drawings are in the bidder’s library. N/A

60- There is reference for use of a proprietary swaging process.

Which connectors (PN’s) require this process in their fabrication?

All cables use the swaging process. N/A

61- Will all ATPs, Test EMI, Test Procedures, Safety & Environmental qualifications be provided at time of award?

These are in the bidder’s library. N/A

62- Please clarify the RFP statement “The contractor is responsible for all costs related to making GFP available for use including but not limited to payment of all transportation, Installation, or rehabilitation costs” Rehabilitation costs will be fine if the item breaks after receipt, but what condition will it be in when it is received?

The condition code for GFP is provided in the GFP list. Additionally, the GFP term in the CLINs has been changed. The contractor is responsible for the costs associated with return shipment of the GFP. If an item needs repair due to normal wear and tear, the AF will either repair or replace it (repair or replace will be at the AF's discretion). Contractors are also responsible for any loss of GFP. Loss being defined by Clause 52.245-1(a) Loss of Government Property).

Wording in for each CLIN in the RFP that deals with GFP has been changed FROM: The contractor is responsible for all costs related to making GFP available for use, including but not limited to payment of all transportation, installation or rehabilitation costs.

TO: The Air Force will pay for the shipping of GFP to the contractor's facility and to repair or replace items that have broken due to normal wear and tear. The contractor is responsible for all costs related to the return shipping of GFP and loss of GFP (loss being defined by 52.245-1(a) "loss of government property").

63- There are no drawings in the TDP for the following PN’s that share Lockheed Martin cage code “79272” and are used in a large number of assembly drawings. Please provide for this Build to Print.

28A5289P4 MATL SPEC, INSUL SLV

23033611P9 PLATE, POLYESTER, ADH BACKED, ESD

23034499P1 MATL SPEC, ADH, THERMAL TRANSFER

23034550P1 CONFORMAL CTG, ARATHANE 5750

23035367P2 SAFETY PLATE

23035692P3 PLATE, DESIGNATION

23035743P3 IDENTIFICATION PLATE

23035807P1 STREAMER, WARNING

23035812P4 BEVEL, SHIELD MOUNT

23039008P11 ADHESIVES, THREAD LOCKING

23039008P23 PRIMER

23039008P26 PRIMER

23039457G1 ROLL ASSY,THERMAL PAPER

23035205P1 BEZEL.LARGE WINDOW

23035812P4 BEVEL, SHIELD MOUNT

47B527051P1 FILTER

These drawings, except for 47B527051P1 are now in the bidders library.

47B527051P1 is a classified drawing. Please use the information below.

Drawing 47B527051P1 Filter B120 family K&L Microwave Northwood Dr.

Salisbury MD 21801

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64- Can the AF provide 60 days from the time all of these questions are answered for submission of the proposal

The Air Force is providing a 21 day extension. N/A

65- Section L, 4.2.1 requests a list of abbreviations and acronyms for the pricing volume, while L, 6.1 requests a glossary for the Past Performance Volume. Is it acceptable to provide a list of Abbreviations and Acronyms in each volume rather than a glossary?

Section L, Paragraph 2.23 states that a glossary is the same as a list of abbreviations and acronyms. It also instructs the bidders to provide one for each volume.

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66- L. 2.21 requires a complete SCRM in every volume, even though the SCRM as it currently exists only appears to apply to the Technical volume. This section also states that the SCRM submitted should be in the format listed in Section J, Attachment 5: Solicitation Cross Reference Matrix (SCRM) and pdfs of this section will not be accepted. Is it acceptable to alter the SCRM to include the cross-references for volumes other than technical, or should we create a separate cross-reference matrix for those volumes in a separate format? Also, Section L, 6.1's organization for the Past Performance volume omits the Cross-Reference Matrix required in L, 2.21. Should it be inserted into the front matter for this volume?

The requirement to place an SCRM in every volume has been removed. The SCRM can be used only in the technical volume.

The following wording from Section L, Paragraph 2.21 has been removed. "A complete SCRM shall be included in each volume."

67- The Acceptance Test Procedures for all 3 RFSE components references numerous Lockheed Martin adapter cables and breakout boxes required to complete the procedure. Will we be supplied the drawings for these special cables/boxes as listed in the equipment section of each procedure so that we can manufacture them?

The drawings are now in the bidder’s library. N/A

68- Was there a labor category description document released with the final RFP?

Labor category descriptions have been provided. N/A

69- The provisioning section states that the spares are to be tested IAW the Government approved Acceptance Test Plan. Does the Government intend to supply acceptance test procedures for the spare assemblies, or should the contractor include development of spares acceptance test procedures in the proposal? If test procedures need to be developed, will they be subject to AFI 99- 103 requirements?

The contractor is to write acceptance test plans and procedures for all spares and all acceptance test plans and procedures shall be written in accordance with AFI 99-103 as specified in the SOO para 5.5.

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70- Would Arial Narrow 12 pt be acceptable in tables and graphics? No. Section L instructions do not allow for this. N/A

71- Would the Government release any documentation if the EMD contractor used any Ozone Depleting Substances?

No class 1 or 2 ODC were used--see PESHE. N/A

72- CDRL A041 requires PPIP be submitted for approval "20 working days after award of option". The Government provided Program Protection Plan (PPP-22 Sep 14) states (page 4, last sentence) "No Prime Contractor PPIP is required." Per the SOO the PPP is a compliance document. Please clarify apparent contradiction between CDRL A041 and the PPP.

A PPIP is not required as long as the contractor complies with the government provided PPP.

CDRL has been removed and SOO has been updated.

73- CDRL A016, EMI Control Procedures, Block 5, cites Contract Reference as SOO para 5.5, yet referenced paragraph is silent on EMI. Clarify EMI Control Procedure requirement and/or update

SOO

SOO paragraph 5.5 is correct, see line 6. N/A

74- SOO para 6.7: DID (DI-SESS-81958) could not be found in the Bidder's Library and is not the DID cited on the companion CDRL A046 (Training Materials) which specifies DI-ILSS-80872. Clarify the correct DID for the Training Materials CDRL and/or SOO reference

The correct DID is DI-ILSS-80872 SOO paragraha 6.7 has been updated with the correct DID number

75- CLINs notes state "written notice of intent to exercise this option will be provided no later than 30 calendar days before option exercise. Option to be exercised no later than as needed." CLINs 0002-0004 do not contain similar notes to identify when the Post- PCA Suites will be given ATP nor do they contain notes to identify what the requirements are to receive ATP. Provide clarification on the requirements to receive ATP for CLINs 0002-0004.

The criteria for when an ATP will be given is determined by the circumstances of the program which cannot be known in advance, so criteria to receive an ATP is not something that can be provided.

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76- Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Section 5.4 page 4 of 81 states: “If blocks 17 & 18 are left blank, the government intends to seek separate pricing for the development costs of each CDRL.” The blocks referenced are blank indicating the CLINs should be separately priced.

Section M paragraph 6.2.4.4 states CLINS 0007, 0009, 0014, 0017, 0020, and 0023 are not separately priced. Additionally, in each of the Data CLINS in Part I Section B of the Solicitation, the Data Items in the Amount block are marked Not Separately Priced.

Does the Air Force want the CDRL’s separately priced?

Data is not separately priced. CDRLs have been updated. See updated CDRLs

77- The SPS40-30-0020 power supply, used in the FSTS A4 Power chassis (RFE23050950-501), has been discontinued. The manufacturer has indicated that they would be willing to accept a one-time order by March 1, 2015 for this supply. Suggest that the Air Force works with the manufacturer to order enough power supplies for the FSTS units and provide as GFE.

The AF is working on this issue. N/A

78- Both Section L 5.2.1.3 CSOW and Section M 6.3.1.3 state “The tasking statements in the CSOW, the Management Plan, and IMS sections shall use a common numbering system.” Please clarify what is meant by common numbering as these products typically have their own numbering schemes based on DoD guidelines, instructions, and best practices.

Each document should use the same numbering scheme, such as 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, etc. Not different schemes such as the one above and, a, b, c, a.1, a.2, a.3, etc and I, II, III, Ia, Ib, Ic, etc

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79- The contractor is responsible for all costs related to making GFP available for use, including but not limited to payment of all transportation, installation or rehabilitation costs. Please clarify "rehabilitation" costs as to whether that includes repair and if there is a limit on repair costs where a replacement will be provided by the Air Force.

The GFP term has been changed so contractors will pay for return shipping and any loss of government property--see new GFP term in the RFP. The updated GFP list provides acquisition costs as well as packaging requirements for dimensions, etc.

Wording in for each CLIN in the RFP that deals with GFP has been changed FROM: The contractor is responsible for all costs related to making GFP available for use, including but not limited to payment of all transportation, installation or rehabilitation costs.

TO: The Air Force will pay for the shipping of GFP to the contractor's facility and to repair or replace items that have broken due to normal wear and tear. The AF, at its own discretion, will decide whether to repair or replace items broken due to normal wear and tear. The contractor is responsible for all costs related to the return shipping of GFP and loss of GFP (loss being defined by 52.245-1(a) "loss of government property").

80- Base Contract CLINs 0001 thru CLINs 0007. Is it unreasonable for a contractor to assume that all Base CLINs will be exercised at contract award?

Base CLINs are not options that can be exercised. They are CLINs that are "on contract" as of award. Work on CLIN 0001 could begin immediately.

CLINs 0002-0005 have an WATPCO term. This means that costs incurred on these CLINs before a WATPCO is received will not be allowed if a WATPCO is never provided. Travel/data charges will be allowed on CLINs 0006 and 0007 on contract award to cover travel costs incurred and data work completed in association with CLIN 0001. However, travel charges/data work done that is associated with other base-award CLINs (0002-0005) will not be allowed on CLINs 0006 and 0007 until a WATPCO is received for those other base award CLINs. The AF intends to provide a WATPCO for CLINs 0002-0005 at the same time. When the WATPCO will be provided for CLINs 0002-0005 depends on the circumstances of program which cannot be known in advance, so a specific criteria cannot be given for if and when the WATPCO will be generated.

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81- SOO 5.6, Page 8 states "Delivery is defined as ....and checking out the test sets at the delivery site IAW Table 2." However, the table states "These tests will only be done at Vandenberg AFB and Hill AFB." Need clarification if the Contractor will be required to check out all test sets upon delivery or only at Vandenberg and Hill?

The table lists tests that will be done during delivery, the tests identified with a note 1 are to be done only at Vandenberg and Hill AFB. The rest of the tests will be done at every delivery location.

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82- Contracts Volume: will the Government accept a digital signature on the Solicitation and all Amendments, or will it be necessary to provide an original signature on these documents?

An original signature is necessary. N/A

83- The RFP references base lining requirements. We understand this to be a build to print. Please elaborate on this requirement.

One example of this is the “RFE” in front of the part numbers. Is it expected to be removed from all drawings and formally released as the baseline?

The drawing part numbers will not be changed to remove the RFE. This effort is a build to print and the contractor will be base lining their production processes during the build and PCA of the first suite and support equipment.

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84- Does a note need to be added to the drawing to state the contractor is the current design activity?

The AF is the design authority, so the drawings are not to be changed unless the government approves it.

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85- Control Drawings: Required or optional? Current TDP does not have control drawings for all commercial items. If required, are control drawings required for all commercial or vendor items?

No control drawings will be given beyond what is currently been uploaded to the bidder’s library.

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86- CDRL A025 specifies Parts Lists should be integral however separate parts lists were provided? Are separate acceptable?

Separate parts list are acceptable. N/A

87- Are Data Lists required per CDRL A025? None appear to be provided with the TDP.

Yes, data lists are required for contractor produced drawings. The expectation is this will be a straight build to print and the contractor will not need to produce any new drawings.

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88- Test procedures state that all testing will be performed at the Valley Forge Campus. Will this require a drawing change or can the contractor take exception?

The provided test procedures are how the EMD contractor tested. The Production contractor will have to write their own test procedures and those will be required to be approved by the government.

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89- Will a metadata file be provided for only drawings that had changes incorporated?

Yes, metadata files are only required for changed drawings

90- 5.3: “The Contractor shall not act on the EC until a contract modification incorporating the EC has been signed by the CO.” – Will there be a different approval process for class II EC changes

vs. Class I changes? Will changes be documented with red lines and the government implement the changes into their drawing package?

All changes will be submitted to the government for acceptance or rejection. If the EC is accepted, the contractor is responsible to update the drawings and submit to the government for approval.

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91- ICBMSD 62-03 and 62-20 are missing from the TDP Have been loaded. N/A 92- Documentation for RFE23050376-501 Display CCA is missing from the TDP The RSTC Control Panel Assembly drawing, RFE2305370-501 lists drawing RFE2305376 but the -501 Control Panel should not be built, only the -502 Control Panel should be built and that drawing does not require the RFE2303376 drawing.

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93- SOO, paragraph 6.5 Spares Testing - According to the govt TEMP (Compliant Document per SOO; para 2, page 22) - "PAT&E testing will also be required for the spares as part of the RFSE PROD phase. Spares consist of both CCAs, cables, chassis, etc. The test strategy for spares consists of first performing individual unit testing as described by the drawing. Spares will be tested in the full up system to the system level PAT&E approved test plans.

PAT&E documentation will be gathered at the system level and provided as evidence that the spares meet the intended requirements. After successful completion of the PAT&E tests, the spares will be removed from the system and made available." Please validate the requirement for RFSE spares to be tested individually for acceptance as described in the TEMP.

Per the SOO, para 6.1, all spares will have an acceptance test performed on them as per the government approved acceptance test procedures. The government thinks this testing will be done in a console.

Process Number Description Assembly RFE-VIB23050609 RSTC Vibration TP RFE23050609-501

RFE-TP23050600 CABLE TEST MISC

RFE-TP23050280 CHAFF/MOD5 CNTRL TEST RFE23050280-501

RFE-TP23050300 CCA,CHAFF EMULATOR TEST RFE23050300-501

RFE-TP23050294 CCA,CHAFF COUNTER RFE23050294-501

RFE-TS23050212 CCA,VOLT MONITOR TEST RFE23050212-501

RFE-TS23050330 CCA,CHAFF/MOD5 FILTER TEST RFE23050330-501

RFE-TP23050309 CCA,MDM TEST RFE23050309-501

RFE-TP23050312 CCA,ESC TEST RFE23050312-501

RFE-TP23050318 CCA,CHAFF/MOD 5 CONTROLLER TEST RFE23050318-501

RFE-TP23050303 CCA,CHAFF POWER MULTIPLEXER TEST RFE23050303-501

RFE-TP23050297 CCA,CHAFF SIGNAL CONTROL TEST RFE23050297-501

RFE-TP23050182 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY, FS & V TEST RFE23050182-501

RFE-TP23050197 CCA, RS-MGS EMULATOR TEST RFE23050197-501

RFE-TP23050209 CCA, FS&V CONTROLLER TEST RFE23050209-502

RFE-TP23050206 CCA, FS&V POWER TEST RFE23050206-502

RFE-TP23050194 CCA, MGS-RS DATA TEST RFE23050194-501

RFE-TP23050228 CCA, OVP TEST RFE23050228-501

RFE-TP23050191 CCA, MGS-SET MODE RFE23050191-501

RFE-TP23050200 CCA, RS TO RV RFE23050200-502

RFE-TP23050212 CCA, VOLT MONITOR RFE23050212-501

RFE-TP23050226 RS GND POWER LOAD RFE23050226-501

RFE-TP23050222 ASSY, FS&V RELAY TEST RFE23050222-501

RFE-TP23050215 CCA, RS-RV TEST RFE23050215-502

RFE-TP23050101 ASSY, AC POWER TEST RFE23050101-501

RFE-TP23050604? TIME METER ASSEMBLY Test RFE23050604-502

RFE-TP23050340 CHASSIS ASSY CHAFF TEST RFE23050340-501

RFE-TP23050346 ASSY,CHAFF/MOD 5 RELAY BOARD TEST RFE23050346-501

RFE-TP23050365 CHAFF/MOD 5 PWR LOAD ASSY TEST RFE23050365-501

RFE-TP23050351 CCA,CHAFF/MOD5 MONITORS & DRIVERS TEST RFE23050351-501

RFE-TP23050360 CCA, CHAFF OVER VOLT PROTECTION TEST RFE23050360-504

RFE-TP23050360 CCA, CHAFF OVER VOLT PROTECTION TEST RFE23050360-502

RFE-TP23050110 CONSOLE POWER CHASSIS ASSEMBLY TEST RFE23050110-501

RFE-TP23050119 CCA,OVP TEST RFE23050119-501

RFE-TP23050116 CCA,CONSOLE POWER RFE23050116-501

RFE-TP23050116 CCA,CONSOLE POWER RFE23050116-501

RFE-TP23050130 PREARM CONTROL TEST RFE23050130-501

RFE-TP23050139 CCA, PREARM STATUS TEST RFE23050139-501

RFE-TS23050212 CCA,VOLT MONITOR TEST RFE23050212-501

RFE-TP23050154 CCA, PREARM TEST POWER 2 TEST RFE23050154-502

RFE-TP23050160 CCA, PREARM FILTER TEST RFE23050160-502

RFE-TP23050157 CCA, PREARM TEST POWER 3 TEST RFE23050157-502

RFE-TP23050145 CCA, PREARM TELEMETRY BOARD TEST RFE23050145-501

RFE-TP23050151 CCA, TEST POWER 1 TEST RFE23050151-501

RFE-TP23050142 CCA, PREARM CONTROL EMULATOR TEST RFE23050142-501

RFE-TP23050148 CCA,PREARM CONTROLLER TEST RFE23050148-502

RFE-TP23050270 ASSY, DISPENSER POWER CHASSIS ASSY TEST RFE23050270-501

RFE-TP23050275 CCA,DISPENSER POWER TEST RFE23050275-501

RFE-TP23050360 CCA, CHAFF OVER VOLT PROTECTION TEST…