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Question Response

1 Why is there 4 years of CLS and the rest of the effort is 8 years? The AF sees value in recompeting service contracts every 5 years and this is why CLS is only a 4‐year PoP. The TSSC and modifications are an 8‐year PoP to enable the B‐52 TS to be concurrent with the aircraft.

2 How are you going to show the breakout of CLS in the PWS in year 5 when

CLS is no longer required on the contract? The PWS will be adjusted before the next CLS contract award. The proposals can organize and price the CLS/ TSSC support in the first

4 years however the offeror sees fit. Years 5‐8 should be structured and priced as just TSSC and no CLS requirements.

3 Is relocation of the SIL at the end of the follow on contract to be priced? No. The SIL relocation at the end of the contract will be an ECP on the follow on contract. Only the initial relocation after contract award should be priced within the proposal.

4 What is the current status of the ATOs for the B‐52?

We have a 3‐year ATO that started in October 2013.

5 What is the current DMO Mission Package (MP) status?

B‐52 is approved through MP08. There is an ongoing ECP to add all of MP09 and parts of MP 10‐12. Future MP upgrades will be accomplished within the TSSC. Manpower should be identified in the proposal with a goal of increasing our MP capability within the

8 PoP. There will a separate CLIN to bid manpower for this effort.

6 The PWS identifies a requirement that the trainers will operate at the Top

Secret (TS) level? What's the status?

Presently the AFGSC and Simulator Division are working on this increased capability. Details and timing of this transition are being worked out. It is expected that all CLS and TSSC people will need to be cleared to the TS level. The current billets are being worked by

AFGSC to transition to TS. The SIL will not require increased clearance capabilities and will remain at the Secret level. For proposal purposes, all TSSC and CLS personnel will need TS clearances.

7 When will Earned Value Management System (EVMS) be required?

Only high dollar value development CLINs will require EVMS. The

CONECT development CLINs for WST and OSMT will be FPIF and require EVMS. This is a requirement of the prime contractor regardless of how much of the effort is completed by a subcontractor. The 1760 and IFF efforts will be FFP.

8 Will the government provide the data for the 3 priced options (CONECT, IFF & 1760)? The government will provide what it can in the bidder's library.

9 Does the cost of ACAs need to be included in the proposal?

Each contractor will be required to establish ACAs with the appropriate contractors as part of the efforts associated with the modifications and should be included within the proposal price.

10 How will be small business ratio be applied to the contract? The prime contractor is responsible for greater than 50% of the total dollar value of the contract.

11 Will be GFP be provided for the 3 priced options? No. The offerors are expected to propose a solution without the use of GFP.

12 Is there funding for upgrades to the maintenance trainers? There is no CLS for maintenance trainers and currently no funding for upgrades.

13 What is the source selection evaluation strategy?

Although the strategy may change prior to final RFP release: The award will be based on a best value trade off strategy. There will be 3 factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price.

Technical Capability has 3 subfactors: Program Management, CLS/TSSC and Trainer Modifications. A draft version of Sections L &

M will be provided in the DRAFT RFP.

14 Will the risk workshop results be available to the offerors?

No, all risks identified as a result of the workshop address government resources to complete award in a timely manner.

15 Will there be a requirement to use the Boeing OFP?

Yes, the awardee will be required to have an ACA with Boeing.

One on One Meeting Q &As

16 What are the specific CONECT requirements for the trainer? A detailed Systems Requirement Document (SRD) is provided within the bidder's library.

Does the government expect the Cyber security requirement to ultimately require Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) or similar certification? No.

Government Area of Interest

The government expects the proposal to comply with the SCRM requirements identified within the PWS.

There are multiple new Cybersecurity CDRLs being added to the PWS. Contractors should be aware of all of these new requirments.