Industry Day Q and A Gov Responses.pdf

# Proprietary Reference Category Question Consolidated Gov Response

1 No Att 1 PWS What are the current Network/System Monitoring Tools

This information may be provided in the bidders’ library.

2 No Att 1 PWS Does the OPIR TAP Lab currently utilize Cloud Services

Yes, the OPIR TAP lab currently uses AWS via the C2E contract.

3 No Att 1 PWS What server management tool is currently being utilized; Vmware, RHOV, Nutanix?

This information may be provided in the bidders’ library.

4 No Att 1 PWS

Do external connections include connectivity to Space Vehicles or Ground Entry Points? Not currently.

5 No Att 1 PWS

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be used to evaluate the contractor's performance?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

6 No Att 1 PWS

Can you provide more information about the 'Advanced Technologies' that the government is interested in integrating into the project?

The government is interested in "Advanced Technologies" that yield efficiencies and/or cost savings.

7 No Att 1 PWS

What are the specific requirements for data management, including data security, storage, and sharing? Can a Bidders’' Library be provided to outline current data security tools and storage requirements?

This information may be provided in the bidders’ library.

8 No Att 1 PWS

Can you elaborate on the integration of Platform One and Big Bang into the OPIR TAP Lab environment?

The draft FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

9 No Att 1 PWS

How does the OPIR TAP Lab collaborate with other government agencies and industry partners?

The draft FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

10 No Att 1 PWS

Can you provide more information about the current infrastructure and technology used in the OPIR TAP Lab and BGIF?

This information may be provided in the bidders’ library.

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11 No Att 1 PWS

What are the plans for upgrading or modernizing the infrastructure in the future?

The plans for upgrading and modernizing infrastructure are continuously developed.

12 No Att 1 PWS

How does the OPIR TAP Lab currently leverage cloud computing and other advanced technologies?

The OPIR TAP lab currently uses AWS via the C2E contract. In addition, the OPIR TAP lab is pursuing AI/ML related initiatives via the SpEC OTA

13 No Section M

OPIR Domain experience is required to achieve an Outstanding or Good rating in the Past Performance Evaluation Criteria;

can the government clarify if OPIR Domain experience includes OPIR Satellite systems payload development experience, link management experience or ground segment (i.e., Ground Control Systems) support or just Information Technology support related to the OPIR domain? How much OPIR domain experience is the government looking for this opportunity to qualify for an Outstanding rating?

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

14 No General

Will the Government provide a list of available baseline documents / cdrls (plans, processes, configurations, administration) for TAP lab and associated systems? Will the actual documents (redacted if necessary) be included in the bidder’s library?

This information may be provided in the bidders’ library.

15 No Att 1 PWS

Page 10 states, "FORGE is not considered a third-party application." What does the Government intend for Industry to understand by this statement?

"Third Party Applications" as described in the PWS is software which the government specifically contracts for or brings into the OPIR TAP Lab through other means which provide a data

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response exploitation capability. FORGE is a separately developed framework. "Third Party Capabilities" in the PWS would not apply to FORGE.

16 No Att 1 PWS

Regarding Transition-in, would the Government please clarify the timeline?

1. Is the transition period the first three months of the base period?

2. Is ATP the first day of the base period, the end of the transition period, or some other date?

3. Does the Government still anticipate making the contract award notification two months prior to the start of the Transition period?

The government anticipates the contract to be awarded EOM October/Early November 2025 with an Authority to Proceed on 01 January 2026. The start of the "Transition Period" is notionally 01 January 2026. The Transition-in period will run concurrent with the beginning of the Base Period. The end of the "Transition Period" is notionally 31 March 2026, 90 days after 01 January 2026.

17 No Att 1 PWS

Regarding the establishment of a facility liability policy: Does the contractor have any negotiating rights regarding the terms of this policy?

The BOSS contractor is responsible for establishing the facility liability policy with the facility lessee. The government will provide additional information in the bidders’ library.

18 No Att 1 PWS

Regarding the establishment of a facility liability policy: Will these costs be included in the ODC Plug number? Yes.

19 No Att 1 PWS

Will the list of consumable items required for facility maintenance be provided at ATP or contained within the maintenance plan, or will the Contractor be required to determine what those items are upon award?

The contractor will be expected to generate a list of consumables as part of the facilities maintenance plan they generate over the course of the transition period. Additional information may be provided in the bidders’ library.

20 No Att 1 PWS Will a list of critical spares be included in the bidders’' library? There are no critical spares at the BGIF.

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21 Sanitized Att 1 PWS

4.2.2.4 requires the contractor to provide change notices for input into a Government-approved facility management software tool. PWS 4.2.3.3 and 4.2.6.1 reference BGIF's Facility Configuration Management System (plural systems in 4.2.6.1). How many CM systems are being used?

There is one Configuration Management system currently used.

22 No Att 1 PWS

4.2.4.2 requires the Contractor to provide support for other IT capabilities outside the OPIR TAP Lab and OBAC specific networks.

Would the Government please confirm if this effort is included in the Attachment L-4 estimates?

Yes, this work is included in the current L- 4 estimate but bidders should propose labor consistent with their technical approach.

23 No Att 1 PWS

PWS sections 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.1.2 require development of the OPIR TAP Lab Architecture Design CDRL and the OPIR TAP Lab Enclave Plan CDRL. Are these plans currently in existence? No, these plans do not currently exist.

24 No Att 1 PWS

This PWS paragraph requires the Contractor to "Provide a software engineering and integration environment" Is this something that the contractor is required to provide at their facility, or is the requirement to maintain the existing software engineering and integration environment at the TAP Lab?

This environment exists at the OPIR TAP lab and the contractor is not required to have this environment at their facility.

25 No Att 1 PWS

The performance criterion for Schedule has a duplicative objective with the performance criterion for Deliverables. The thresholds for the two criteria are slightly different. Would the Government please

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response clarify the applicability of these two requirements?

26 No Att 1 PWS

Under Personnel in the Performance Objectives table, it states that c.

"Temporary replacements with appropriate clearances and qualifications are in place within 10 working days of vacancy." The PWS does not indicate elsewhere that temporary replacements are required for all vacancies over 10 working days. Would the Government please clarify if this is the expected course of action for all staff vacancies?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

27 No Section L & M

Will Volume I be evaluated? If so, please include evaluation methodology in Section M.

The government does not anticipate evaluating Volume I: Executive Summary and Cross-Reference Matrix

28 No Section L

In parts of the draft solicitation, it appears (but doesn't seem to be explicitly stated) that a Major Subcontractor is a subcontractor with more than 20% of the contract value. Would the Government please confirm or clarify?

A major subcontractor is a subcontractor with 10% or more of total contract value.

29 No Section L

The Industry Day mentioned an FFP CLIN for Intellectual Property but the draft FOPR documents do not contain such a CLIN.

Please clarify the Government intentions for this CLIN regarding data ownership and how would it be priced.

Section L will be updated to ensure bidders fully understand the requirements of the solicitation and clarify this question.

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30 No Section L

How is Industry expected to price Transition? Does the Government plan to establish a CLIN for Transition? Would transition be priced as FFP or CPIF? Will the price of said effort be excluded from the Price Evaluation?

The government plans to establish separate CPIF CLINs for Transition-In and Transition-out. The government is considering whether transition will be part of price evaluation.

31 No Section L

If ODCs are included in a Government-provided plug number, how should Industry propose and include all other direct costs (excluding travel) necessary to perform the work, as paragraph 6.5.3 requires? Does this statement indicate that we are to list the required ODCs and provide costs above the plug numbers, or merely include the plug numbers in our price proposal?

The bidder should include the government's plug ODC number, but the bidder should also include any additional ODC above the plug value with rationale.

32 No Section M

According to M.2.3, the transition plan is evaluated as acceptable or not acceptable, and the definition of acceptable is a determination of an adequate approach and understanding. Is the Government able to provide more detail on what would be considered adequate?

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

33 No Section M

Strength and Deficiency definitions are shown in M.2.4, but not other definitions.

Recommend referring the reader to Table 4 for the relevant definitions of all ratings.

This will reduce any possible confusion on the assignment of ratings to each subfactor.

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

The draft FOPR will provide notice of this update.

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34 No Section M

The first paragraph of M.2.4.1 lists "uncertainties" as one of the considerations for determining technical ratings. That term is not defined elsewhere.

Recommend either defining or eliminating that term. Also, "strengths" should be included in that paragraph to cover the spectrum of possible considerations/assessments.

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

35 No Section M

The Subfactor 1.2 evaluation criterion is that the narrative clearly demonstrates the approach. The assignment of merit is covered in the earlier section, but it would increase clarity to re-state here that the approach is also being evaluated for merit.

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

36 No Section M

The Subfactor 1.3 and 1.4 evaluation criteria are for the feasibility of the approaches. The assigment of merit is covered in the earlier section, but it would increase clarity to re-state that the approaches are also being evaluated for merit.

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

37 No Section M

Reading the definitions for prior experience, it appears that only one contractor will be able to achieve an Outstanding rating on any of the prior experiences - the incumbent. How will the Government amend the FOPR to allow for fair competition?

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

The government recognizes the need to ensure fair competition.

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38 No Section M

The relative importance of Subfactor 1.1 to 1.2, and 1.3 to 1.4 is defined, but not the relative importance of each pair to the other. What is the importance of all four subfactors relative to each other? (Note:

numbering of subfactors in M.2.4.2.2 doesn’t match Section L and Section M.2.2)

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

39 No

Att L-5 Prior Experience

Average vacancy rates and turnover rates are not always an indication or key impacter of contract performance. Would the Government consider using KPIs or uptime/service methodology instead of turnover/vacancy?

The Government is evaluating its Section L Prior experience criteria.

40 No

Att L-4 Staffing Matrix

Would the Government please provide guidance on Assigning CLIN costs to the Attach L-4 positions? Specifically:

1. Breakout of Management efforts (WS 4.1) among TAP Lab and BGIF Facilities CLINs - Is that bidder discretion on the relative levels of effort?

2. Which CLIN does the OBAC support belong in?

3. Breakout of technical positions split between BGIF and TAP Lab - Is this bidder discretion on the relative levels of effort?

Attachment L-4 is an estimated staffing plan based on historical and intended to provide common data points for all bidders. Each bidder should develop a staffing plan specific to their approach, with rationale for optimal staffing.

41 No General

What are the most challenging and/or important near term and long term items faced by BGIF

BGIF mission challenges are continuously changing. The materials presented at Industry Day were developed to provide bidders with relevant information. Materials presented at Industry Day will be included in the bidders’ library.

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42 Sanitized General

With the increased focus on the accessibility of OPIR TAP Lab from anywhere in the world, would the Government be open to supporting part of the BGIF effort from facilities outside of the BGIF (e.g., from a cleared advanced test and development contractor facility in another state), if the expertise and resources provided could be shown to be beneficial to the program?

Bidders are encouraged to develop technical solutions that increase BGIF efficiency and reduce cost without disaggregating operations beyond the existing BGIF building.

43 No Section L

Will the government accept FOUO and/or CUI data as part of a proposal? This is needed to allow industry to submit past performance data associated with performance from multiple customers.

Instruction for submitting this type of information will be provided in the final

FOPR.

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44 No Section M

Will the government consider a scoring matrix that measures a bidder's qualifications? Suggested criteria include points for experience. Should the government consider the possibility of adopting a scoring matrix to evaluate the qualifications of bidders’ thoughtfully? We suggest that the criteria might include points for:

- Previous experience as a prime contractor

- Work as a prime contractor with the U.S.

Space Force (USSF)

- Documented successful transitions of contracts with similar size, scope, and complexity

- Experience in managing geographically dispersed operations

- Background in incentive fee contracts

- Possessing industry-recognized certifications (such as CMMI, ISO, etc.)

- Experience in managing International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) licenses

- Management expertise in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)

- Experience in executing Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) programs These criteria enhance the evaluation process and ensure a robust selection of qualified bidders’.

The Government is evaluating its Section M evaluation criteria.

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45 No Att 1 PWS

4.2.3.4.2 The Contractor shall separately

price a “Support Package” based on the level of tenant support needed as described by the government request for other tenant programs associated with the BGIF and OPIR TAP Lab. Is this expected to be ODCs? Is this in addition to the tabs included on the pricing template?

The bidder will use the Government’s ODC plug number which the contractor can provide feedback on. The government plans to provide supporting information in the bidders’ library.

46 No Section L

Are there any ODC or nonlabor direct costs that the bidder is responsible for determining outside of the ODC "plug" number expected to be provided by the government?

The bidder should include the government's plug ODC number, but the bidder should also include any additional ODC above the plug value with rationale.

47 No Att 1 PWS

Please indicate where costs associated with sections 4.1 and 4.4 of the PWS should be included for pricing purposes, given that the section L instructions for CLINS do not specifically address those areas.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

48 No Section L

Refer to Sec 4, 3rd bullet. FAR 52.273-3, as referenced, is not contained within the model contract. FAR 52.273-3 is not a clause.

49 No Section L Refer to Sec 4, 3rd bullet. Does the incumbent contract contain FAR 52.273-3?

The government intends to modify the incumbent contract to add FAR 52.237-3.

50 No General

Are there any incentives in place on the incumbent contract to encourage a cooperative transition and ensure that personnel key to the program remain through the transition?

The government intends to modify the incumbent contract to add FAR 52.237-3 to address transition-out requirement.

51 No General

Does the incumbent have a transition-out plan? If so, can a copy be provided prior to the FFOPR release for a consistent approach?

The government intends to modify the incumbent contract to add FAR 52.237-3 to address transition-out requirement.

The final BOSS PWS will provide

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response transition-in requirements to facilitate a consistent approach.

52 No Section L

Refer to Secs 1 and 6. Typically, incumbent contractors have a pricing advantage if they are recompeting for the work when it comes to transition in. Would the government consider adding CLIN(s) for Transition and excluding them for pricing evaluation?

The government plans to establish separate CPIF CLINs for Transition-In and Transition-out. The government is considering whether transition will be part of price evaluation.

53 No Att 1 PWS

Refer to Secs 4.1.6 & 4.1.7, Transition In & Out. PWS uses the words "if transition is required…". Offeror suggests that a transition is always required when moving from one contract to another. For example, GFP transfers must be done, new badging may be necessary, new tasking might need to be enacted, etc. Suggest the removal of this phrase.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

54 No Section L

Refer to Table 1 Proposal Organization and Sec 4.1.1(4) Volume Organization. These two outlines are inconsistent.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification.

55 No Section L

Refer to Sec 4.1.3. For this sample problem to be correctly understood, more information regarding the existing unclassified enclave should be provided before the FFOPR release. For example, how big is it? What is its current configuration and functions? Sizing information about data records and the number of applications. Is there any custom software? Which cloud? How many users, locations, etc.? What timeframe do

The government intends to post a draft FOPR for additional industry comment.

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response you need it by? Would the offeror be responsible for maintaining the legacy unclassified network?

56 No Section L

Refer to Sec 4.1.3. More information about the TS/SCI enclave is needed to provide a compliant response to the ample problem.

If possible, this should be provided prior to the FFOPR release. This data should include, but not be limited to, the number of users, function types, the relationship, if any, between the unclassified and the classified environments, milestones to be met, the product definition expected at 6 months, etc.

The government intends to post a draft FOPR for additional industry comment.

57 No Section L

Refer to Sec 4.1.5. To provide a comprehensive discussion on a Facility Contingency Plan, the offerors will need to understand the facility layout and assets available external to the facility (for example, the backup generator and its capabilities). Also required would be facility sizing data such as cooling and heating requirements and other relevant data.

Please provide a bidder library that contains this data.

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58 No Section L

Refer to Sec 4.1.6 and Attachment L-4. The offeror understands that the attachment provided is simply a historical reference.

There is a step up in staff at three points on this table. Nothing clearly defined in the PWS indicates why these staffing increases occur. Is this due to increased tenant occupancy, the GoG facility coming online, or another major milestone? If these increases are intended, please provide a milestone chart identifying what is occurring and when.

Attachment L-4 is an estimated staffing plan based on historical and intended to provide common data points for all bidders. Each bidder should develop a staffing plan specific to their approach, with rationale for optimal staffing.

59 No Section L

Refer to Section 7.1.1. If this program is set aside for a small business, why are the instructions for a small business subcontracting plan included?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

60 No General What is the Government's budget for BGIF

BOSS

Pursuant to applicable regulations, budgetary information for specific procurements, including BGIF BOSS, is withheld to protect the integrity of the competitive process and ensure the government receives best value. Disclosure could unduly influence offeror pricing strategies. Therefore, no specific budget figure is disclosed.

61 No General

Please consider publishing workload data, such as equipment numbers, square footage for support areas, locations, rooms, servers, etc. to better assess level of effort for each area of the PWS.

The government will consider this recommendation.

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62 No General

Will the Government please consider publishing the acquisition strategy prior to the final FOPR to give prime contractors enough lead time to finalize their teaming strategies?

The government will not release the Acquisition Strategy Document. The government intends to announce the acquisition approach via sam.gov before the draft FOPR.

63 No General Will the Government please publish the industry day briefing slides?

Yes, it will be posted as part of the bidders’ library.

64 No General

Will the Government please publish contact information for industry attendees at the industry day?

Only the list of companies in attendance will be posted as part of the bidder's library.

65 No General

Consider including ISO certification and CMMI certification as a requirement given the critical nature mission continuity and SecDevOps.

The government will consider this recommendation.

66 Sanitized Section L

Would SNGT be interested in evaluating proprietary tool as part of a facilities solution?

Bidders are encouraged to bid tools/approaches that increase efficiencies and reduce cost with data rights which are consistent with DFARS 252.227-7013,-7014, and -7015.

67 No Section L

Table 1-1 lists the CLIN structure, including CLINs for BGIF, OPIR TAP Lab, and ODCs/Materials/Training. However, we do not see a CLIN for the support at the OBAC as referenced in PWS 4.4 OBAC Requirements. Please confirm whether or not the offeror is to price the OBAC Requirements and in which CLIN to include that pricing.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question. The OBAC labor requirements will be incorporated in the OPIR TAP Lab labor CLIN.

68 No Section L

Table 1-1 lists CLIN 5000 for Intellectual Property Rights. Can the Government please clarify the intent of this CLIN?

The IP CLIN is for vendors to propose cost for data rights above the rights consistent with DFARS 252.227-7013,- 7014, and -7015.

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69 No Section L

The section lists Capt. Phillip Q. Nguyen and Casey Watson as the sole POCs for this procurement. Is Lt. Kang also a POC for this procurement?

Mr. Casey Watson is no longer a POC.

Capt Nguyen and Lt Kang are the POCs.

Any updates to POCs will be released.

70 No Section L

This section references a bidder's library.

The bidder's library was also brought up in the industry day brief. Will the Government please clarify where the contractor is to retrieve the bidder's library and when it will be posted?

The bidders’ library, including retrieval instructions, will be posted as part of the draft FOPR.

71 No Section L

The Technical Subfactors listed under 4.1.1 Volume Organization are not in the same order as the actual subfactor descriptions that follow.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

72 No Section L

Does staffing estimate reflected in Attachement L-4 represent the current incumbent staffing levels, or is this only a Government estimate?

Attachment L-4 is an estimated staffing plan based on historical and intended to provide common data points for all bidders. Each bidder should develop a staffing plan specific to their approach, with rationale for optimal staffing.

73 No Section L

The solicitation references a Staffing Matrix template (L-2), but this template was never released with draft documents. Does the Government intend to publish this template and will you consider publishing prior to final FOPR?

The Staffing Matrix Template will be provided with the draft FOPR.

74 No Section L

The solicitation references "Major Subcontractors." Please define "Major Subcontractors" and if that is a percentage of workshare.

A major subcontractor is a subcontractor with 10% or more of total contract value.

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75 No Section L

This section references a 30% requirement for small business participation. However, there is no breakdown of socioeconomic categories within this 30%. Does the Government intend to have subcategory goals? If so, please publish those subcategory percentages prior to a final

FOPR.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

76 No Section L

We highly recommend requiring offerors to have approved accounting systems, approved estimating systems, and purchasing systems. With the critical nature of the OPIR mission and the need for adequate business systems, having approved business systems will ensure that the successful offeror will be able to execute the program with minimal risk.

The government will consider this recommendation.

77 No Section M

The section references interior and exterior BGIF infrastructure. Will the Government clarify the demarcation points between interior and exterior requirements?

The draft FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

78 No Solicitation

CLIN Structure. The PWS 4.4 mentions OBAC support services but the CLIN structure does not list OBAC. OPIR TAP Lab

- Labor for CLINs 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002 and 3004; does this include OBAC support services?

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response

79 No Solicitation

CLIN Structure. CLIN 0004 is for Data & Reports to include PWS 8.0 Deliverables going through the contract term, including exercised options. Section F lists the Period of Performance from 01 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2027 for the 24 months which does not go past the base year. Will CLIN 0004 cover the period of performance of all exercised options?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

80 No Section L

Section 2.2 requires one hard copy and one electronic copy on one CD. In the post- COVID work of Government contracting, printed hard copies of proposals are becoming less used. Please consider using a SAFE site for drop off for submission of proposal files in lieu of a printed and CD copy.

The government will remove hard copy requirements.

81 No Section L

Section 2.4 describes a delivery address for the "Original" proposal. Please confirm that this "original" proposal is the same as the 1 hard and 1 electronic copy provided and that only one soft copy is required.

The government will remove hard copy requirements.

82 No Section L

Section 2.4 describes a delivery address for the "Original" proposal. Although an address is provided, there are no delivery instructions. Is this proposal to be mailed or hand-carried to the delivery address? As the US mail system can be unreliable, please consider a SAFE electronic submission.

The government will remove hard copy requirements.

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response

83 No Section L

Section 4. states "particular emphasis on timely fulfilling Key and Initial Personnel Positions." Please confirm that this paragraph references the personnel listed in PWS 10.0 and 11.0. Please add this PWS reference to Section L.4

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

84 No Att 1 PWS

4 Key Personnel are deemed important for contract execution. Recommend requiring Key Personnel Resumes to be submitted as part of the Volume III Subfactor 1.4 Staffing Matrix, in separate PDF attachments.

The government will consider this recommendation.

85 No Section L

"Contingency response approach shall include timelines that meets acceptable quality standards as stated in the BOSS PWS." Please provide the direct PWS reference with the contingency quality standards in Table 3.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

86 No Section L Please provide instructions for access to the Bidder's Library.

The bidders’' library, including retrieval instructions, will be posted as part of the final FOPR.

87 No Section L

"Identify the end Government customer with appropriate government points of contact." This "points" is plural yet there is only one place for a Government POC in Attachment L-5. Please confirm that only one POC is required.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

88 No Section L

Table 1 requires Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Letters and Client Authorization letters but these are not further described in Section L. Will the Government be providing templates for these letters? Are these letters required

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response only for major subcontractors or all subcontractors/partners?

89 No Section L

"The Offeror shall submit at least 1 prior experience contract for each of their major subcontractors that they plan to team with on BOSS." Please define "major subcontractor."

A major subcontractor is a subcontractor with 10% or more of total contract value.

90 No Section L

"The Offeror shall provide electronic copies of all cost/pricing models that are used for developing its estimate." Cost/pricing models are often very complex, covering multiple sheets/rows/etc. Is this requirement for only an electronic copy of all spreadsheets, not a printed hard copy?

If so, this is a contradiction to Table 1.

Please confirm that all submissions are electronic, via SAFE, and no printed spreadsheets are required.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

91 No Section M

"Within the Technical Factor, Subfactor 1.1 is more important than Subfactor 1.2.

Subfactor 1.3 is more important than Subfactor 1.4." There is no relative importance among all subfactors under Factor 1, Technical Capability, e.g., what is the relative importance of Subfactors 1.1 and 1.2 to Subfactors 1.3 and 1.4, and vice versa?

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92 No Section M

"d. Resumes of Key Personnel that demonstrate their Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)" There is neither reference to resumes in Section L nor instructions for how/where to submit resumes for Key Personnel. Would the Government please provide resume instructions in Section L?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

93 No Section L

"submit Attachment L-3 (Employee Compensation Matrix) as part of its Contract Volume for it and each of its subcontractors providing professional employees." Please consider only requiring Professional Compensation Plans and completed Attachment L-3 forms for the prime and any major subcontractors. This requirement is burdensome to small business companies with few employees.

The government will consider this recommendation.

94 No Section L

A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required both as part of Volume VI and Volume VII. Please confirm that the Government is requesting 2 copies of the same Small Business Subcontracting Plan as part of the proposal submission.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

95 No

Att 4 Mgt & Perf Incentive Fee

"Attachment 4 - Management and Performance Incentive Plan." Please confirm that this section is requiring that the offeror review and submit 1 electronic copy of the attachment provided by the Government, with no changes made?

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response

96 No Section L

Requirement for Model Contract - Please consider updating this requirement to only require sections where fill-ins are required, such as Section A, B, the DD254, etc. It is a huge proposal effort to reproduce multiple copies of Government forms, especially those protected by a DD2345. Even if an electronic submission is allowed, would the signature on Section A not confirm acceptance and compliance with all attachments?

The government will consider this recommendation.

97 No Section L

Please confirm that the Government is requesting 2 copies of the same OCI Mitigation Plan as part of 8.1 and 8.3.3.6?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

98 No Section L

Please confirm that the Government is requesting 2 copies of the same Small Business Participation Commitment Document as part of 7.1 and 8.3.3.12?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

99 No Section M

Section L does not require signed notices of intent. Are these required for the key personnel? What volume of the proposal are they required in?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

100 No Solicitation

Section M.2.7 Factor 4: Small Business Participation infers this is a full and open procurement. FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside - this suggests the solicitation would be set aside for Small Businesses only. Though the NAICS code is for small businesses, there are evaluation factors for small business participation.

Should the solicitation be full and open, Category Question Consolidated Gov Response please consider the removal of FAR 52.219- 6.

101 No Att 1 PWS

"Any personnel replacing the PM key personnel shall be of equal or greater qualification of the contract's key personnel." This could increase and grow the requirement for the PM key personnel compared to the PWS 4.1.1.2.1 minimum qualification requirements. Please consider updating the language in 4.1.1.1 to: "Any personnel replacing the key personnel shall meet the minimum qualifications listed in 4.1.1.2.1"

The government will consider this recommendation.

102 No Section L

DFARS 252.211-7002 has a blank field for the location of where pertinent documents not available for distribution can be examined. Is SSC/SNK planning to provide a Reading Room outside of Industry Day?

All pertinent documents will be provided in the electronic Bidders Library.

103 No Solicitation

Section J states attachment 02 is for the Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Please consider adding FAR 52.219-9 to Section I.

A small business subcontracting plan is no longer required by the government.

104 No Solicitation

Section J contains attachment 05 OCI Plan.

Please consider adding FAR 52.207-3 to Section I.

In this section, FAR 52.207-3 may not apply, however, the government will consider this recommendation, if a bidder can provide a compelling justification for why this section be included..

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105 No Solicitation

Key FAR and DFARs clauses will help set precedence with the solicitation requirements. Please consider adding FAR 52.204-14, 52.204-16, and 52.211-5 to Section I.

The government will consider this recommendation.

106 No Section L Will the government consider modifying FAR 52.215-1 to include Alt II?

The government will consider this recommendation.

107 No Att 1 PWS

The section mentions the Government will furnish an appropriate amount of BGIF, OPIR TAP Lap at GoG and OBAC workspaces. Please consider adding FAR 52.245-2 to the Solicitation, Section I

After careful assessment, the government’s determination is FAR 52.245-1 is more appropriate for this section.

108 No Section L

The Government will consider all data rights unlimited unless asserted restrictions, then Government Purpose Rights (GPR). Please consider adding DFAR 252.227-7013 and DFAR 252.227-7014 to the Solicitation, Section I.

The government will consider this recommendation.

109 No Section L

Table 1-1 contains CLIN 5000 for Intellectual Property Rights as a FFP contract type. Will CLIN 5000 be listed in the Solicitation? Please consider adding FAR 52.227-2, 52.227-10, and 52.227-11 relating to Intellectual Property to the Solicitation, Section I.

The IP CLIN is for vendors to propose cost for data rights above the rights consistent with DFARS 252.227-7013,- 7014, and -7015.

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110 No Section L

The second paragraph mentions establishing methods to prevent OCI for Launch Service Providers, NSSL LSP and locations applicable to Launch Service Providers. This is the first mention of launch service providers in the solicitation. Please clarify if the scope of OCI prevention methods should only cover OPIR related work and applicable locations. If the OCI prevention methods need to include Launch Service Providers, please clarify in the PWS the type of work to be expected in relation to NSSL LSP.

The draft FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question. The government expects each bidder to identify any potential areas for OCI and provide OCI mitigation plans.

111 No Att 1 PWS Please consider adding FAR 52.237-2 to the Solicitation, section I.

BGIF is a government operated facility, not a government installation. It is owned by a non-federal entity.

112 No Section L

"The Offeror shall provide a Facility Contingency Plan." It is our assumption that this 3 page "Facility Support" section is a summary of our Facility Contingency Plan and OSHA compliance plan - please confirm. It is our understanding that the Contingency Plan is CDRL A008 which will be submitted during execution.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

113 No Section L

Table 1 states that the Technical Volume Factor 1 response is 12 pages (excluding items noted below - Sample Problem, Cybersecurity Support, Facility Support, and Staffing Matrix). There are no requirements for Factor 1. If there is a 12 page limit for Factor 1 (not inclusive of the

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response subfactors), what is required to be addressed in those 12 pages?

114 No Section L

Sample Problem. Is this sample problem the same one that will be provided with the Final FOPR, plus the additional "specific questions within the six areas"?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

115 No Att 1 PWS

PWS 4.1.1.2.1 states "At a minimum, the program manager shall have a master’s degree in management or related engineering field, 10 years of industry-related experience, and possess a current TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility." Would the Government consider "At a minimum, the program manager shall have a master’s degree in management or related engineering field, 10 years of industry-related experience, and possess a current TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility. Five years' additional industry-related experience shall be considered as equivalency to the Masters degree requirement"?

The government will consider this recommendation.

116 No Solicitation

There is a discrepancy between these sections. Section B does not contain a CLIN 5000, however, Section L.1.1 shows CLIN 5000 in table 1-1, Section L.6.2 has it listed in the table and Section L.6.3.1 states "CLIN 5000 shall be Firm Fixed Price". Will

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response the government confirm there is a requirement for CLIN 5000?

117 No Section L

The solicitation states "The narrative shall explain the philosophy, methodology and assumptions used in proposing the dollar amounts." Will the government please clarify what is meant by "philosophy" in proposing the dollar amounts?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

118 No Section L

In Section 6.2, the table requesting the "Philosophy in Proposing the Dollar Amounts", CLIN 5000 is stated as FFP and "N/A" for the "philosophy". Will the government consider changing the contract type of this CLIN to "NSP"?

The IP CLIN allows the government latitude for unanticipated IP requirements.

119 No Section L Will the government confirm the period of performance for CLIN 5000?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

120 No Section L

Printing copies and shipping adds to the cost of the proposal submittal. Would the government consider removing the requirement for printed copies and the cd copy and allow submittal through a secure link, e.g. DoD SAFE?

The government will remove hard copy requirements.

121 No Section L Will there be a travel CLIN added to the final FOPR, or upon award of the contract?

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

122 No Section L Will there be a travel plug number? Yes.

123 No Section M How will travel fit into a Total Evaluated Price? Travel will be a plug number.

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124 No Section M

Sample: What's the relevant importance between the subfactors under Factor 1 Technical Capability.

The final FOPR will provide bidders with clarification to this question.

125 No Att 1 PWS

Regarding Section 4.2, are the physical assets within the scope cataloged by a Computerized Maintenance System, IE Maximo, or other?

Yes only for unclassified TAP Lab and Secret TAP Lab environment.

126 No Section M Will industry be provided with a plug number for ODCs? Yes.

127 No Section M

Would the Government provide a list of ODCs that the prime contractor is expected to procure on behalf of the program, as well as a list of those GFP items that the Government will provide.

The government will provide a plug number for ODCs. A list of GFP items may be provided in the bidders’ library.

128 No Att 1 PWS

What role will the Chief Systems Engineer have in defining AI/ML strategic investments, and will AI governance frameworks such as DoD’s Responsible AI Strategy be leveraged in technical decision-making?

The final FOPR may provide bidders with clarification to this question.

129 No Att 1 PWS

What performance validation criteria does the government plan to use to assess the effectiveness of AI/ML models?

The government has not determined the validation criteria for AI/ML models.

130 Sanitized Att 1 PWS

Figure 4 (page 12) - "Current SSC/SNGT Organization" depicts a DevSecOps product team as an integrated team "not including BOSS." What is the Government's expectation of BOSS involvement in DecSecOps?

Figure 4 is historical and is expected to evolve to meet government needs.

Reference government staffing matrix for an estimated staffing baseline.

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131 Sanitized Att 1 PWS

Figure 6 (page 14) - "Scale Factor" shows significant increase in Cyber factors. Will proposals that leverage technology to drive efficiency be given favorable consideration over a traditional manpower-intensive approach?

Section M will be updated based on the government's final evaluation criteria.

132 Sanitized Att 1 PWS

PWS 4.1.5.3 - The Chief Scrum Master is responsible for recommending suitable work metrics, and collection/tracking/analysis of this data.

Will the Government empower the BOSS Scrum Master to set standards for BGIF workflow management and enforce them throughout BGIF?

Bidders’ should include assumptions in their proposal to address uncertainties associated with their approach/processes, for the government to consider.

133 Sanitized Att 1 PWS

PWS 4.3.5.1 - Is it the Government's intention to align the cloud pipeline with the on-premise pipeline, or vice versa? Is the Government open to recommendations on this?

The government is currently evaluating the best approach regarding cloud/on-prem solutions.

134 No Att 1 PWS

PWS 4.3.7.10 - Is the expectation for the BOSS contract to have an internal or external Cyber Security Services Provider (CSSP)? Will the CSSP service both cloud and on-premise environments?

The government is currently evaluating the best approach for CSSP services.

135 No Att 1 PWS

How does the Government assess and measure the effectiveness of its cybersecurity defenses across its multiple enclaves? Does the current approach incorporate Zero Trust principles, adversarial resilience testing, and/or continuous AI-driven threat detection for this program?

The government assesses and measures the effectiveness through the approved ATO packages. The current approach does not incorporate Zero Trust principles, adversarial resilience testing, and/or continuous AI-driven threat detection.

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136 No Att 1 PWS

PWS 4.3.8.1.1 - What is the TAP Lab's current source code repository solution?

Does the TAP Lab follow a DevSecOps Reference Design-compliant architecture today?

This information may be provided in the bidders’ library.

137 Sanitized Att 1 PWS PWS 4.3.11.2 - Is the Government's intent to have a common CI/CD pipeline? Yes.

138 No Section L

Attachment L3 was missing. Would the Government please provide a draft for Attachment L3?

The final FOPR will provide bidders’ with clarification to this question.

139 No Section L

Please define a "major subcontractor," or otherwise outline the requirements for a subcontractor to be considered "major."

A major subcontractor is a subcontractor with 10% or more of total contract value.

140 No Section M

Does the Government believe that the incumbent contractor’s familiarity with the specific challenges and operations at BGIF gives them an advantage in demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the Sample Problem scenario?

The government acknowledges that incumbent contractors often possess valuable experience and insights gained through their prior work. We understand the concerns about ensuring a level playing field for all offerors. We are committed to providing comprehensive information in the solicitation and bidders' library to support fair and open competition among all potential offerors.

141 No Section M

Does the Government consider the incumbent contractor’s firsthand experience with BGIF operations to be an advantage in presenting a more detailed and realistic approach to contingency response timelines and security and safety compliance?

The government acknowledges that incumbent contractors often possess valuable experience and insights gained through their prior work. We understand the concerns about ensuring a level playing field for all offerors. We are committed to providing comprehensive information in the solicitation and

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response bidders' library to support fair and open competition among all potential offerors.

142 No Section M

Does the Government believe that the incumbent contractor’s existing knowledge of the unique challenges at BGIF provides them with an advantage in identifying and proposing effective mitigation strategies?

The government acknowledges that incumbent contractors often possess valuable experience and insights gained through their prior work. We understand the concerns about ensuring a level playing field for all offerors. We are committed to providing comprehensive information in the solicitation and bidders' library to support fair and open competition among all potential offerors.

143 No Section M

Does the Government consider the incumbent contractor’s familiarity with BGIF’s security and safety requirements to be an advantage in demonstrating a feasible plan for full OSHA compliance?

The government acknowledges that incumbent contractors often possess valuable experience and insights gained through their prior work. We understand the concerns about ensuring a level playing field for all offerors. We are committed to providing comprehensive information in the solicitation and bidders' library to support fair and open competition among all potential offerors.

144 No Section M

Does the Government believe that the incumbent contractor’s existing personnel, who are already familiar with BGIF operations, provide them with an advantage in presenting a detailed and effective Staffing Matrix?

The government acknowledges that incumbent contractors often possess valuable experience and insights gained through their prior work. We understand the concerns about ensuring a level playing field for all offerors. We are

Category Question Consolidated Gov Response bidders' library to support fair and open competition among all potential offerors.

145 No Section M

Does the Government consider the incumbent contractor’s direct experience with BGIF operations to be an advantage in the evaluation of relevant past performance and experience in similar projects?

The government acknowledges that incumbent contractors often possess valuable experience and insights gained through their prior work. We understand the concerns about ensuring a level playing field for all offerors.