20100323_AMEND0003_MSC_NGW_RFP_QA_.pdf

HC1013-09-R-2004 MSC NGW RFP

QUESTIONS AND REVISED RESPONSES

23-March 2010

QUESTION # 16

Can the contractor reuse existing equipment (such cabling, BEST rack space, BEST rack power [ship power and UPS])?

ANSWER # 16

Yes. The contractor may re-use BEST cabling and UPS. However, clean power varies from ship to ship, so contractor UPSs may be required.

QUESTION # 60

Is a modem that is in process to be certified for FIPS 140‐2 acceptable?

ANSWER # 60

Yes. For further guidance, please see revised SOO, Section 6.1.a.

QUESTION # 116

Section Number CLINs 0035-0063

RFP mandates that all equipment is to be delivered and priced in accordance with FAR 52.247-34, which includes shipping, taxes, customs, and other duties as applicable, which will depend on the FOB Destination required by the Govt.

The CLIN structure does not distinguish between OCONUS and CONUS for shipping.

Where are the equipment and parts shipped to by the offeror? How is pricing evaluated for equipment, parts, spares, etc.?

ANSWER # 116

Duplicate. Please see answer to Question 114.

QUESTION # 139

SOO, paragraph 6.1 a: The requirements for TRANSEC over the satellite infrastructure reference Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 2 and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)-2. Please confirm if the Government requires all proposed devices implementing FIPS-140-2 and AES standards to have completed validation under the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) prior to award date.

ANSWER # 139

No. The Government plans to transition to a certified JIPM modem platform when one meeting MSC requirements is available. For further guidance, please see revised SOO, Section 6.1.a.

QUESTION # 198

Section Number: Section L, Subfactor 3 b.

Requirement: Transition Plan.

Question: With respect to “Government Resources Required for Transition,” can the Government please provide detail as to what resources are available to the Contractor?

ANSWER # 198

The offeror shall include Government coordination support resources required for the transition plan.

QUESTION # 199

Section Number: Section L, Appendix 8.

Requirement: Transition Plan.

Question: Will the Government provide transportation to support transition activities in remote areas not accessible by commercial transportation (i.e. transportation to Diego Garcia)?

ANSWER # 199

Please see Section L, Subfactor 3.d.