Quad_Copter_Q&A_Set_2.pdf

Quadcopters Solicitation Q&A Set 2

22 February 2017

Q1: In regards to the subject solicitation I also found H92222-15 (13 July 2015) and H92222-16-T-0004 (15 June 2016). Is this solicitation related to those in terms of capability requirements?

A1: Each solicitation stands on its own. H92222-17-R-0015 identifies the performance requirements that are applicable to this acquisition.

Q2: Based on the requirements and the market, there is a broad range of pricing for Quadcopters. In H92222-15 (13 July 2015) there is a target cost of $3,000 per item, does this solicitation have a target price in order to narrow potential offerings?

A2: See amendment 03 to the solicitation, which revises the Performance Specification to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

Q3: I see that most drones are manufactured in China, is this covered under COTS?

A3: The Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for NAICS code 336413 applies to this acquisition.

Q4: Paragraph 2.2 of the Performance Specification states, “The ability to view full motion video in near real time, from a ground station and/or controller, and also record video from the ground station only.”

Could you clarify that the end product package shall provide for viewing of the full motion video, or that the requirement is just that the copter have the capability to view the image.

A4: See amendment 03 to the solicitation, which revises the Performance Specification to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

Q5: Payload: Is additional payload expected to be added to the quadcopter when it is in the field? If so, how much weight?

A5: No additional payload will be added to the quadcopters.

Q6: Ability to autonomously execute pre-planned routes: Could you please expand on this requirement. Is the quadcopter expected to fly a pre-planned route autonomously from take-off to landing or would autonomous flight capabilities once airborne meet the requirement?

A6: See amendment 03 to the solicitation, which revises the Performance Specification to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

Q7: Ability to record video: Does the ground station need the ability to record video on a removable media device?

A7: See amendment 03 to the solicitation, which revises the Performance Specification to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

Q8: Quadcopter: Are there any weight or size requirements for the quadcopter system? Is each deliverable shipment (100 and 300) required to be the same quadcopter or could different models or brands be substituted?

A8: See amendment 03 to the solicitation, which revises the Performance Specification to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal. The same system should be proposed for all quantities (i.e., not different models or brands substituted).

Q9: Are you looking for any specifications on the camera outside of video downlink capability to the ground station, such as camera resolution?

A9: See amendment 03 to the solicitation, which revises the Performance Specification to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

Q10: The “blackout lights specification” on the aircraft, are you looking for permanent disabling of these lights or must they be operable? Does this include battery life indicators?

A10: See amendment 03 to the solicitation, which revises the Performance Specification to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

Q11: Is there an operating system requirement?

A11: See amendment 03 to the solicitation, which revises the Performance Specification to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

Q12: Does the ground control viewing device (tablet/phone) need to be included in the quote?

A12: Yes.

Q13: Is there training that needs to be included in the quote?

A13: No.

Q14: Is continuous flight after battery depletion required? If so, what duration? (additional batteries)

A14: No.

Q15: What is the payment schedule?

A15: Payment will be made after the items have been delivered, inspected, and accepted by the Government.

Q16: What method of submission do we use on the solicitation? Also do I need to fill out the amendments and submit them too?

A16: Offers shall be submitted electronically to kelly.mcneill@socom.mil. As identified in block 11 of the amendments, “Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.”

Q17: The Phantom 3 Professional is currently in end of life status and dealers cannot get inventory. DJI will not warranty or support any units sold out there. Please confirm how the Government wants to proceed?

A17: The solicitation has been amended to reflect DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

Q18: The DJI Phantom 3 is a consumer Drone not meant for commercial or military use...Is that really what you want to base this on?

A18: As identified within the solicitation, as amended, the Government’s requirement is for a DJI Phantom 3 Standard or equal.

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