Non-CUI ARDIS ARA Call 06 - Questions and Responses_Updated 15Aug23.pdf

Question Answer CUI?

Attachments 11, 12, and 13 have embedded excel references in Appendix C.

Attachment 8 (page 8) says these should open, but we can’t open them.

Perhaps they are unresolved links and not embedded documents?

Please let me know how we can get this resolved.

Attachments 10, 11, and 12 have embedded Excel references. If you are unable to successfully open these references, please send an email to the Technical Points of Contact listed in the Call to request the documents. These will be sent via DoDSafe.

No

Is an existing FCL required or a factor in evaluating proposals?

Is there anything you can clarify or more context you could provide regarding a not-yet-cleared proposal?

A facility security clearance level (FCL) will not be either a requirement or a factor in the evaluation of proposals. The factors for evaluation are posted in the Call.

During the execution of the base effort, the acquired software will be integrated into a controlled unclassified laboratory environment. For subsequent integration and test activities of the program, an elevated FCL will allow for added communications and support.

No

Can you confirm that the resulting contracts from this data call must be cost-type contracts or can a contractor propose and receive a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under this solicitation?

As stated in the Resolute Sentry Call "The Air Force Reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract type under the FAR and/or Other Transaction(s) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4023,based on the instrument deemed most appropriate." The Government will consider a FFP contract if proposed. The Government and Offeror must determine a milestone/deliverable/payment schedule that is mutually acceptable.

No

Please confirm that ATT 3, ATT 5, ATT 6 and ATT 7 are the documents that are required to submit with this white paper. If there are additional requirements, please list.

None of the attachments are required for submission of a white paper. Note that these attachments WILL be required if a full proposal submission is requested. No

Please direct me with where to find the Basic ARA. The document located at this link, on SAM.gov, is for the Sooperfly Industry Day. SAM.gov. This is the link for Resolute Sentry call 06 on SAM.gov. SAM.gov I do not see it listed there.

The Basic ARA can be found at the below link.

https://sam.gov/opp/2b4bbe8bb8c24b88831646c1bc8c8d 2c/view

No

Please reply with a DOD SAFE upload invite so we may securely submit our white paper.

Contractors who wish to submit a White Paper will need to request a DoD SAFE link from the Contracting POCs listed in the Call. DoD SAFE links are only active for 14 days.

Please provide requests for the link starting 7 August.

No

Given the Government is requesting a TRL5+ software solution, would the Government consider restricted rights for software previously developed on private funds?

Yes, the government will consider restricted rights on the software. Our strong preference is unlimited rights, however the government will consider purpose rights (without license fees) for the rapid integration, transition, and maintenance of the software.

No

Can you share additional program background information and documentation beyond the documents provided as part of the Call's Technical Data Package?

We are only providing the documentation that has already been posted. We do not have anything additional to provide.

No

Additionally the following configuration files are referenced as configuration elements for understanding parameters that would optionally be available for defining and passing for various planning constraints to different algorithm selections.

DRAS.xml OMS.xml CMASI.xml CMC.xml

The configuration files (DRAS, OMS, CMASI, CMC) are currently incomplete and not ready for release. These files are expected to be completed and ready for subsequent Call(s) that may not be under the ARDIS ARA."

No

Can you please confirm that if selected to submit a proposal, offeror (GA-ASI) will have 30 days from notification of selection date to submit a proposal?

If selected, an offeror will have 30 working days from notification to submit a proposal.

No

Is there an estimate of the anticipated timeline between White Paper due date, 8/21, and potential notification of selection to submit a step 2 proposal?

Offerors will be notified whether their white paper is selected approximately 20 working days after white paper submission.

No

NOTE: All questions should be sent to the Contracting Points of Contact listed in the Call.