TACLAN DRFP Questions Final

SOCOM TACLAN DRFP

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Shipping is to be included in the price of the equipment.

There will be a Shipping CLIN for the additional cost to ship OCONUS.

Numbers will be included in the FRFP for evaluation purposes.

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b. Also, how does the Government anticipate offeror’s pricing FOB destination/delivery costs? Would this be proposed separately at the delivery order level, or could SOFSA be used as the focal point for product delivery and property management/inventory control prior to final field deployment?

Shipping will be included in the price for CONUS deliveries.

The total shouldinclude $40K plus the indirects.

a. Is Level 1 Support (Help Desk, phone support, troubleshooting) required?

b. Is Level 2 Support (detailed technical support both on phone and in the field, including Unplanned Depot Level Maintenance (UDLM) and Emergency Depot Level Maintenance (EDLM) support) required?

No – Level 1 Help Desk Support will be accomplished by ITSM (Svc Desk)

Level 2 support will be accomplished by the Distributed Computing Contractor or Specialty Services. If the Level 2 Support contractor is unable to resolve the issue, said issue would be upgraded to Level 3 and assigned to TACLAN Production contractor for resolution.

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2. Help Desk: What is the expectation of the Level 1 Help Desk?

a. Are there service level agreements for Help Desk support?

b. Does the Help Desk need to handle ITAR conversations?

c. Does the Help Desk need to handle classified conversations?

There is no Level 1 help desk requirement associated with this contract.

Yes – there are SLAs that address problem resolution on elevated service calls that will impact this contract.

There shouldn’t be any ITAR conversations.

There is no Help Desk associated with this Contract

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d. What is the expectation for Level 2 Support for the deployed systems?

e. Will the Contractor be required to provide field personnel for Level 2 Support?

e. Who will determine if/when field support is needed?

f. Are there service level agreements for Level 2 Support?

Level 2 support is covered by Distributed Computing or Specialty Services Contractor.

Same as above.

The SITEC Service Desk is the only function that can elevate service requests to Tier 2 or 3, however, they will make that determination based on inputs from Distributed Computing contractor and the Specialty Services contractor. The TACLAN contractor will determine if they need to dispatch a technician to the field if they determine the Level 2 contractor in the field doesn’t have the capability to support the maintenance action.

See above.

b. Is there a service level agreement associated with this effort?

There are numerous Monthly Status Reports and Quarterly Warranty and Maintenance Status Reports in the Bidders’ Library which can be used to determine the volume and type of repair and maintenance actions

There is an SLA that addresses timeliness in solving level 3 problems.

Discussion – As worded, the lifecycle five year support requirement could extend beyond the period of performance (POP) of the contract. The PWS section 3.2 defines lifecycle support to include services that require SIPRNet access and the exchange of information and technical services. SIPRNet access, authority to travel into certain AORs, and facilities by contractors requires a contractual vehicle that will be provided via this contract. Therefore, if the desired 5 year lifecycle support services need to extend beyond the contract POP, such services need to be contractually supported.

Recommendation – Align the PWS lifecycle support period requirement with the contract period of performance or include a line item to cover the cost and necessary security/access authorizations for such services.

The Lifecycle support period has been adjusted.

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Question –How will prime contractor work share percentage be calculated on the TACLAN contract?

Discussion – Since the TACLAN contract is a small business set aside, a minimum of %51 of the “work” must be accomplished by the prime contractor. The overall RFP is silent on how this percentage will be calculated.

Recommendation – Include guidance about prime contractor versus team members work share distributions in the final Request For Proposal.

Work share is based on Total Contract Value.

Question – How does a contractor gain additional credit, in the technical factor 1 evaluation criteria, for providing an innovative technical approach to the TACLAN proposal?

Discussion – Current evaluation criteria doesn’t provide any additional credit for an offeror to provide an innovative design approach to the TACLAN system. None of the CLINS reference the Attachment 13, TACLAN System Specification which includes target and objective performance requirements. The evaluation criteria coupled with the requirement to deliver existing baseline solutions discourages design innovation. It appears that the Government is requesting that contractors bid the current system.

Recommendation – Explicitly require that the proposed technical solutions meet threshold system level performance requirements as defined in the TACLAN TSS Attachment 13, and add to the technical proposal evaluation factors an innovation factor that rewards solutions that meet or exceed TSS objective performance requirements.

Refer to section L & M of the FRFP for guidance.

Question – Will the Contractor Asset Management system be provided GFE to the contractor?

Discussion – It is unclear in the PWS if the contractor asset management system is a GFE item or contractor developed product. If it is a contractor developed product, how will USSOCOM accredit the software and add it to the SIPR network.

Recommendation – USSOCOM add this as a GFE item.

Yes, it will be provided.

Discussion – HQ USSOCOM IA on the TS/SCI IA level reports to DIA. Therefore, applicable DIA standards should be referenced. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is becoming a prominent fixture in the IA realm. NIST standards such as NIST SP800-53 will be the replacement for DIACAP.

Recommendation – In this document where DOD and NSA appear applicable DIA and NIST standards should be included. For example: IAW applicable DOD, NSA, NIST and DIA standards.

Yes

Discussion – It doesn’t make logical sense to minimize and protect trusted systems elements.

Recommendation – Change to read: “ Minimize risk and protect trusted systems elements”.

The language has been removed.

Discussion – In the reference pages and paragraphs, the Government refers to various level of TACLAN contractor support (i.e. Level 1, 2, 3 support and Level 3 reach back support). Nowhere in the draft RFP documentation are these support levels clearly defined.

Recommendation – Government include the TACLAN maintenance conops that provides the contractors with detailed definitions of level 1, 2, 3 maintenance levels.

These definitions can be found in the ITIL v3 documentation.

Page 38, Para. 12.2.2 – Problem Support What is the TACLAN definition of Level 1, 2, 3 technician support and definition of labor category qualifications?

Discussion – In the reference pages and paragraphs, the Government refers to various TACLAN technician levels (i.e. Level 1, 2, 3 technician support). Nowhere in the draft RFP documentation are these support levels clearly defined. Nor is the labor category definitions/qualifications defined.

Recommendation – Government include a maintenance CONOPS that provides the contractors with detailed definitions for level 1,2, and 3 technician task levels, labor category definitions and personnel requirements.

These definitions can be found in the ITIL v3 documentation.

Labor categories are defined in the TEP Matrix.

Discussion – The RFP Paragraph refers to section 9.13 of the PWS for additional definition of quality assurance requirements. Paragraph 9.13 doesn’t exist in the PWS.

Recommendation – SOCOM provide correct PWS section for definition of Quality Assurance requirements.

This will be corrected in the FRFP.

Can the prime contractor meet the CMMI requirements of this PWS paragraph, by sub contracting this work effort to a contractor that posses CMMI certification?

Discussion – CMMI certification for many small businesses is not practical. Sub contracting this work may make a better business case for the small business.

Recommendation – Remove requirement for TACLAN prime contractor to have and maintain CMMI level 3 certification. Require all software work to be accomplished using CMMI level 3 processes.

Yes

a. Display/Video: The video card shall have a minimum of 256 megabytes of memory.

This section indicates a Video card with a minimum of 256MB of memory. This would be commonly understood to mean a discrete graphics chip with a minimum of 256MB of dedicated memory as is consistent with the currently approved LAPTOPS.

Attachment 13 TSS section 3.6.1 LAPTOPS goes on to state:

e. Peripherals: Laptops shall have an… integrated Video….

This requirement indicates an integrated Video which is substantially less powerful and not consistent with the currently approved LAPTOPS.

Question: Is the LAPTOP minimally required to have a discrete graphics processor and 256MB of dedicated video memory or is integrated graphics with shared memory the minimum?

Do not use the TSS as the baseline reference document. We are asking for 10.1 baseline in accordance with Attachments 1 through 6 and Attachment 19

Question: By stating that “no deviations from the current approved baseline release or equipment list are permitted” are you setting in stone such vendor specific devices as the Panasonic CF-52 Laptop thereby preventing healthy competition and potentially risking protests, or are will other COTs LAPTOPS that meet or exceed the current LAPTOP specifications, while potentially offering a lower cost of ownership, be considered?

Additional Question: With reference to Draft RFP Are the TACLAN Full Suites, C2 Suites and FCDs also needing to be supplied in accordance with the TSS?

We are asking for the 10.1 baseline. There is an opportunity for technology insertion after the initial order of suites.

Do not use the TSS as the baseline reference document. We are asking for 10.1 baseline in accordance with Attachments 1 through 6 and Attachment 19

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The NAICS Code listed for this RFP is 541519 “Other Computer Related Services” or “Information Technology Value Added Resellers”, with size limits of $25M and 150 employees respectively. Due to the large TACLAN work scope which includes equipment production, software development, and maintenance, would the Government consider specifying an NAICS Code such as 334290 to allow larger small businesses with up to 750 employees qualify for the small business set aside? The use of NAICS Code 334290 would increase the pool of qualified small business bidders and open up the competition to small businesses with the resources needed to successfully execute the TACLAN program.

NAICS Code 541519 is the proper code for this procurement.

There is no Paragraph 4-11, and Paragraph 16 describes a training requirement.

Please clarify the reference to these two paragraphs.

That is paragraph 4 thru 11 and paragragh 16. The paragraph numbers and references will be updated in the FRFP.

Although 9001:2000 certification is customary in many companies today, quality management processes, like many business processes, have evolved with experience and use. Industry recognized improvements were implemented in the more recent standard ISO 9001:2008. Most companies that are in the forefront of quality management have already been certified under the new standard.

The 9001:2008 standards established numerous changes required to keep pace with changes in technology and to update the feedbacks and responses to surveys that were gathered over the last years from those operating under the earlier standard. Among the many areas to the existing requirements of ISO 9001:2000 that have been clarified by the changes, and particularly important to this contract - and now required by 9001:2008 include:

· Documentation

· Management Representative

· Competence

· Information systems

· Customer Requirements

· Customer Satisfaction

· Process Monitoring and Measurement In order to provide the SOCOM with the highest quality of equipment and services, it is strongly recommend the minimum quality standards for this procurement be raised, and that the RFP be updated to ensure offerors are certified ISO 9001:2008.

The requirement will remain ISO 9001:2000.

What is the rationale for the quantity 13? Does SOCOM have a pre-identified need for 13 specific skill sets? Possibly types and locations are required that aren’t identified elsewhere in the RFP? Are these 13 to be located at our production facility in Tampa?

The number has been removed. We are asking you to define your key personnel.

Will the requirement for SIRPNET access be necessary at contract award date? If not, what will be the grace-period for the Contractor to obtain the capability?

SIPR access will be provided at a Government facility until it is installed in the contractor facility.

This paragraph leads the Contractor to believe that unit will give the Contractor guidance for installing and configuring the TACLAN Suites. Is this the manner in which the sentence should read, or is will the Contractor provide recommended solutions installing and configuring the systems?

The contractor will ship the TACLAN suite to the unit and provide New Equipment Training (NET) to the unit. Part of NET is how to properly set up and connect the suite.

The PWS briefly summarizes the SITEC IT Service Areas; however, how in-depth does the government expect the Contractors to write to convey an understanding of how the TACLAN Contractor will interact with each Service Area Offeror should communicate their understanding in how the other applicable SITEC towers will participate in service call resolution, integration & testing, and fielding/training.

Where are the policies and procedures located? Question number 3 also applies to this requirement.

All available USSOCOM policies and procedures have been included in the SITEC Bidder’s Library.

Please clarify what determines “delivery” as defined in this section. Does delivery constitute when suites are completed and ready for shipment or is delivery when a suite arrives at a final destination?

Delivery is when the equipment unit is received at final destination unless the contractor was asked to delay shipment of the completed prpoduct..

L 2.1 states Page size shall be 8-1/2” X 11 with the exception of illustrative foldouts, which shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches. Foldouts will count as two pages. L 2.2 states Pages that are predominantly drawings or graphics will be counted against the page count limitation.

If an 11x17 foldout is a graphic/drawing, does it still count as 2 pages against the page limitation?

Is a table/matrix treated as graphic/drawing or text against the page limitation?

What are the pricing requirements for the prime when utilizing subcontractor cost data?

Any page where drawings or graphics cover at least three quarters of the area of the page will not be counted against the page count.

A table/matrix will be counted as text.

FAR requires the prime to perform a price/cost analysis on the subcontractor's proposed cost/price to determine price reasonableness. If the subcontractor will not allow access to their records, the subcontractor should submit their cost proposals directly to the Government and we will complete the analysis.

Bullets number 7 and 9 are word for word duplicates and bullets number 8 and 11 are word for word duplicates. Does the government intend to delete the repeated entries for the final RFP?

Section L 3.3 appears to not allow the use of subcontractors past performance:

Reference Data and Relevant Experience.

Contents. The Offeror shall submit a Past Performance Proposal containing the following:

2. Summary Page describing the role of the Offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner Past Performance Information Sheets.

1. The Offeror shall submit a maximum of five Past Performance Information Sheets identifying active or completed contracts, either Government or commercial and include as applicable the names and work involvement of any of the Offeror’s proposed 3rd party team members.

2. The Government defines “recent” as contracts that have been performed during the past three years from the date of issuance of this solicitation.

3. The Government defines “relevancy” as how closely a past performance reference compares to USSOCOM’s support requirements in regards to overall organizational size, technical scope, geographic complexity, and extent of the services provided by the Offeror to the reference customer.

If the team’s construct is intended to provide USSOCOM the best demonstration of relevant demonstrated past performance, it would appear the use of the Offeror’s overall team evaluation should be considered.

They have been removed.

Subcontractor past performance can be used.

Factor 2 Subfactor Numbering

M 2.1.1 lists Program Management Approach as FACTOR 2, with the subfactors numbered as follows:

· Subfactor 3A – Delivery Schedule

· Subfactor 3B – Quality Assurance M 3.1.3, the evaluation approach for the subfactors within FACTOR 2, lists

· Subfactor 2A – Delivery Schedule

· Subfactor 2B – Quality Assurance Does the government intend to clarify or re-align the numbers of the subfactors?

The Factors will be updated in the FRFP.

1.1 of the VDD refers to a FILO Laptop Server which appears to be a laptop version of the Full Suite. However, 1.2 of System specification refers to the TACLAN system consists of: “Suite, Mission Planning Kit (MPK), Field Computing Devices (FCD), Video Distribution Hub -Lite (VDH-L), Coalition Local Area Network (C-LAN) and Radio Over Internet Protocol (ROIP) Kit.”

Is the FILO Laptop server part of TACLAN? If so, what and where are the full specifications for this component?

Yes, It is an 8GB RAM version of the CF 52.

2.2.8 – Help Desk

The Help Desk currently provides replacement parts within a 24-hr timeline. This could be difficult for an OConus site, as they normally have minimum two day turn around. Need to validate against any SLAs for this type of support.

Throughout the attachment (i.e. Para 10.5), there is reference to TACLAN Help Desk. Will the Help Desk be performed under the ITSM tower within the combined Help Desk?

Help Desk functions will be accomplished via the SITEC Help Desk. The TACLAN contractor will perform tier 3 support.

2.2.11 states that username/passwords are used to logon. Under current DOD policy use of a CAC card is required without special exceptions. Because all Administrators require a “special privilege” CAC, this may pose a problem and therefore have granted exception to TACLAN users. Team NDS would like to verify this requirement.

HBSS is provided by SOCOM. Is this system required to be managed, maintained by the TACLAN team or will this require an ACA with another vendor for management/monitoring?

The administrator would use an Administrator user-name and password.

The HBSS is part of the baseline to be managed by the TACLAN contractor.

1.4 – Method of Installation Section 1.4 references a USB bootable hard drive. Is this the preferred method of installation? Based on the current security posture throughout the DOD, will this continue to be the preferred method?

Yes to both questions.

Section 3.1 discusses building a server on a laptop. This appears to be the focal point for many other actions in building the TACLAN suites as many administrative actions are derived from this. Not an issue, but something to be aware of moving forward.

Noted

In the 10.1 baseline the segments will have different requiements in terms of virtual machines.

The TACLAN does not run 10 virtual machines per segment.

Failover/disaster recovery requirements are based on the number of VMs deployed by segment. The remainig server still needs to run only ten VMs

Container COMSEC MFG: General Dynamics Product Name: TACLAN

MFG SKU: KG-175

Description: This is a full size TACLAN device. Description requests: includes a five-year (5) warranty for the TACLAN Micro only and technical help desk support.

Remedy: MFG SKU KG-175D Is the request for a TACLAN- MICRO support an error or the product SKU an error?

It should read KG-175D

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The facility is TS and the storage is Secret.

SIPR will be required.

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What are the system requirements for Material Control and Maintenance Data Collection?

Will this be a Government furnished or Contractor furnished system?

The Asset Management System will be GFE.

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3.1.1.2 (e) states that the WAN equipment must support IGRP (Interior Gateway Router Protocol), and section 3.5.3 (c) states that the LAN equipment must also support IGRP. IGRP is a Cisco proprietary protocol. What is the intent of this requirement? Is there a requirement that only Cisco router and switch equipment can be proposed?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

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3.1.2 states there is an objective to have the TACLAN boundary equipment provide Cross-security Domain Systems (CDS) capability for NIPRNET to SIPRNET or SIPRNET to JWICS user data traffic. Can you provide specific information on what the boundary hardware and/or software is required to do when passing traffic between the security domains?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

3.3 (d) states “Within each segment the virtual infrastructure shall provide consolidated backup”.

Question: Is this referring to the software product “VMware consolidated backup” specifically, or does it refer to a general central backup strategy. Detail more specifically what constitutes a consolidated backup strategy.

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

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3.3.3 – KVM

What devices are/will be connected to the KVM?

Is a KVM required for each stack (SIPR/NIPR/JWICS) or just available for low level server access since VMware is required on the servers?

Describe how the KVM will be used.

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

3.4.1 states “This mass storage device shall support all file systems and protocols supported by client and servers.”

Given the fact that portions of the software installed on clients and servers is GOTs (and classified), can a specific table defining all required file systems and protocols be provided?

If not, can some better specification be placed around what is to be/not to be supported?

Is the reference to NIPR, SIPR and JWICS correct in sections 3.4 and 3.4.1?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

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Section 3.4 states that TACLAN shall provide additional storage externally to the servers. This storage will be used for backup and user data storage. For SIPRNET and JWICS, storage shall consist of two (2) separate storage devices; one for primary storage of user data and backup; the second for near-real time replication and redundancy. For NIPRNET, storage will consist of one (1) storage device for primary storage of user data and backup.

Section 3.4.1 states that the user storage data partition shall have a minimum capacity of five (5) terabyte (TB) (Threshold) ten (10) TB (Objective) of usable storage for NIPR and JWICS. The user storage data partition shall have a minimum capacity of ten (10) terabyte (TB) (Threshold) twenty (20) TB (Objective) of usable storage for SIPR, It shall be provided to support online data storage and archiving at all levels of classifications. This mass storage device shall support all file systems and protocols supported by the clients and servers. All storage media shall be removable.

What kind of backup software does TACLAN own?

What does for near-real time replication and redundancy mean?

What network bandwidth does the network have and what distance does the the data need to be replicated?

Does TACLAN require MDL SAS drives or SAS drives?

What are the key applications that will be running on the SAN storage?

Does TACLAN want Data Deduplication to be part of the proposed backup solution?

Will TACLAN accept a D2D device as a backup target or will TACLAN require tape?

Will TACLAN require a specific CERT for their SAN storage?

Will TACLAN require Fibre Channel?

Will TACLAN require IPv6?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

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Does TACLAN want Data Deduplication to be part of the proposed backup solution?

Will TACLAN accept a D2D device as a backup target or will TACLAN require tape?

Will TACLAN require a specific CERT for their SAN storage?

Will TACLAN require Fibre Channel?

Will TACLAN require IPv6?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

3.6 states “TACLAN includes specific computing devices that may interface with all three (3) TACLAN segments…” Is the requirement for these devices to be able to interface all three network segments simultaneously?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

Will 15.6” be considered a non comply?

Is a USB to Serial adapter acceptable?

Are PCIe slots required in notebook? (Not available in notebook, only in dock) Is there a required processor speed?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

What is the minimum and/or maxim weight requirement?

Is a 12.1” display acceptable? Spec calls for 10.4.”

Is a USB to Serial adapter acceptable?

Is an ExpressCard to Serial adapter acceptable?

Are PCIe slots required in notebook?

Is a semi rugged notebook inside an Otter ruggedized case considered to be a fully ruggedized device?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

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Question: Regarding the current Software Baseline, Windows 7 Professional with Downgrade rights to Windows XP Professional is End of Life. Manufacturers of the LAPTOP and FCDs are not able license the Windows OS in the manner prescribed in the RFP but may only invoke downgrade rights from Windows 7 to Windows Vista. Has the government verified with Microsoft that it can obtain and deploy this particular license for some or all of the contract delivery period? If not, will the government be negotiating with Microsoft for any special licensing necessitated under this contract prior to the contract delivery period?

The Command’s Microsoft EA agreement provides extended end of life support for XP beyond what is provided to other consumers, however it is anticipated that we will upgrade to Windows 7 at some point during the contract period.

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Regarding the current Hardware Baseline, there is known to exist a competing COTs LAPTOP. The specifications were purposely modeled to meet or exceed the specifications of the Panasonic LAPTOP in use for the TACLAN as of Q1-2010. The device meets or exceeds all known suitability requirements. It is has one less external USB but TACLAN it has been verified that there are rarely any attached USB peripherals in use. 4 USBs are never used concurrently. It provides 1920x1080 resolution – same as the vast majority of TACLAN LAPTOPS previously deployed instead of 1920x1200 as called for. REASON: 1920x1200 panels are EOL, extremely difficult to obtain and being replaced by 1920x1080 which are in far greater supply, offer newer technology, not subject to chronic availability shortages, more competitively priced, and offer greater value. This allows the use of a superior LED backlit screen versus the CCFL backlight, resulting in better power efficiency, greater brightness, and better value. Virtually all of the other specifications of our LAPTOP have been validated against the current TACLAN v 10.0 Baseline. Will the government consider such a LAPTOP or is strict adherence to Attachment 2, Appendix A, “A20 – Panasonic Laptop Computer” required which will almost assuredly cause the government to pay a huge “Panasonic ONLY” premium? Would the government consider easing the specification ever so slightly to 1- eliminate the IAW Attachment 2 from the requirements of CLIN 0001, 0007, 0008, 0011? Would the government consider easing the requirement of 4 USBs to 3 USBs? Would the government consider easing the requirement from 1920x1200 to 1920x1080 which is already in widespread TACLAN usage and performing well? Is “LED backlight” with the numerous associated advantages worth specifying?

We are asking for the current laptops.

There will be an opportunity for technology insertion at a later date.

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Although not officially part of the DraftRFP requirements, confusion is created by Attachment 13. Is “Discrete Video Processor with a minimum of 512MB of dedicated Video Memory” a better way to state the requirement described on Attachment 13 section 3.6.1? What is the effect of the TSS section 3.6.1 on CLINs 0001, 0007, 0008, and 0011?

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

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The DraftRFP requires adherence to Attachment 2 which includes specifications of LAPTOP as set forth in Attachment 2, Appendix A, “A20 – Panasonic Laptop Computer”. Isn’t the government in fact attempting to unduly restrict competition for the LAPTOP in the final RFP? Also, specifications such a 4 USB ports would appear not to be based on TACLAN usage but instead on attempting to limit competition. Please describe the usage case for 4 concurrent USB devices as described in the current TACLAN Baseline?

We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.

PWS paragraph 16.0 specifies “like NET”, and NET maximum students is 12. Please confirm 12 as the maximum number of students for Sustainment Training.

This will be defined in the FRFP.

Please specify TACLAN user locations, that is, garrison and/or deployed, and the frequency at each location.

Is CBT acceptable for TACLAN user locations?

Please specify the course distribution between commercial sites and TACLAN user locations. Please specify the number of students in a class.

Commercial training has been deleted from the requirement.

One and one-half spaced with at least one inch margins on all sides. Single Spacing for text in tables when tables are not predominantly text.

Section 2.2 states that if the offeror has any test data from similar projects to submit them and they won’t be counted against the offeror’s page limitation.

Is the government receiving directly from other sources? Is this phrase for information only to the offeror?

The Government reserves the right to receive data from all sources.

The items mentioned would count as drawing and graphics.

The statement, “This cost plus the offerors proposed fixed fee percentage contained in clause H1 multiplied by this cost will be used to calculate each Offeror’s estimated cost for System Engineering Support.” is repeated. Please remove duplication.

All have been corrected.

The TSS has been removed as a core document for this requirement. We are requesting bidder’s propose on baseline 10.1 using Attachments 1 thru 6 and 19.