MDA_CSO_QA_20240515.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- HM157524SC001
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file related to a Federal Contract Opportunity for a Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) focused on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUU-F).
The key details are:
- The solicitation number is HM157524SC001, with the title "Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) - Topic of Interest (TOI) - Illegal, Unreported, & Unregulated Fishing (IUU-F)".
- The agency is the Department of Defense National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).
- The Q&A addresses various aspects of the opportunity, including the anticipated funding amount of $1.5 million, the desired solution attributes, and the open ocean areas of interest primarily from a country's coast to the outer edge of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
- Eligible solutions can include satellite-based and ground-based sensing capabilities, and the government is open to partial solutions, as long as they are operational/demonstration capable at the date of award.
- The period of performance is anticipated to end by November 30, 2024, with the potential for additional funding beyond that timeframe.
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MDA-CSO-IUUF
| MDA-CSO-IUUF Vendor Questions | ||
| Question Numbers | Comment/Question | NGA Response |
| 1 | Do you anticipate a certain range of funding available per proposal? This will help us develop a scope | There is no pre-determined outcome on the number of solutions NGA intends to select for Step 2 or award. We are intent on remaining flexibile on any myriad of scenarios ranging from one solution that is viewed as most favorable in an amount commensurate with the total available funding, as well as multiple less expensive solutions. |
| 2 | Is there a timeframe by which you anticipate delivery of solutions? Is there a difference for such a timeframe for software vs hardware solutions? | There is no pre-determined delivery timeframe beyond the need to ensure the available funding is obligated and expensed IAW fiscal law. The current planned funding is FY24 O&M. Given the wide array of potential solutions, flexibility on our end is paramount so long as we remain compliant with fiscal law and DOD expenditure guidelines. |
| 3 | Is there a particular Area of Interest size (eg. square nautical miles) that we should provide a scope for? | The Asia-Pacific region is comprised of 38 nations. The primary AOIs are the open ocean from a country's coast to the outer edge of its EEZ. |
| 4 | Would you recommend the submission of partial solutions (eg a hardware solution without a graphical user interface) or only solutions and/or proposals that meet all listed attributes? | The submission of partial solutions are encouraged and will be considered. |
| 5 | You mention certain sensing capabilities as solution attributes (eg AIS, RF, EO, SAR) – are there other sensing types that you are open to (eg acoustic)? | Yes |
| 6 | You mention in the Problem Statement the solution providing “exploited imagery” – while this is stated as a problem and not as a Solution Attribute, are you looking for solutions to ultimately provide “exploited imagery of a small number of identified vessels as a result of maintained custody regardless of “dark” status”? | Solutions that ultimately provide exploited imagery are highly desired. However, solutions that can provide analytical reports of a VOI’s weekly activities or a user-interface tool that can be integrated into a Common Operating Platform that enables maintained custody of a VOI are also desired. |
| 7 | In terms of sensing, are you primarily interested in satellite-based solutions, or would you be interested in in-situ sensing capabilities as well? | NGA is open to both satellite and ground-based solutions. |
| 8 | I reviewed materials for the Open Topic on Maritime Domain Awareness/IUU Fishing. Are foreign commercial entities (one French, the other Austrian) eligible to submit? | Foreign commercial entities are not eligible to submit. |
| 9 | Are solutions limited to only those which process imagery? In other words, are solutions that exploit AIS or other SIGINT data applicable to this topic? | Yes, other solutions besides processed imagery are acceptable. |
| 10 | What is the risk-tolerance posture for this effort? Is something that a solution in the TRL-5/6 range with a TRL advancement plan in the next 2 years able to propose? | The most competitive solutions will be operational/demonstration capable at the date of award. |
| 11 | Are existing, fielded solutions in consideration and within the scope of this solicitation or is the NGA, under this program, only looking for new or strictly commercial technologies that can be adapted to address the stated requirements? | The most competitive solutions will be operational/demonstration capable at the date of award. |
| 12 | How many EEZs does the Client wish to monitor? Can the Client provide general and/or specific locations of these EEZs at this time? | The Asia-Pacific region is comprised of 38 nations. The primary AOIs are the open ocean from a country's coast to the outer edge of its EEZ. |
| 13 | Regarding this requirement: 'exploited imagery of a small number of identified vessels as a result of maintained custody regardless of "dark" status.' 1. Does the client know many vessels are required to be tracked? 2. When referring to imagery does the client mean actual photos of the vessels, or a real-time map image overlay of the vessel traffic? | 1. There is no pre-determined outcome on the number of solutions NGA intends to select for Step 2 or award. We are intent on remaining flexibile on any myriad of scenarios ranging from one solution that is viewed as most favorable in an amount commensurate with the total available funding, as well as multiple less expensive solutions. 2. The solution can refer to both actual photos of the vessels and real-time map image overlay of the vessel traffic. |
| 14 | Can the Client provide the type of mobile SATCOM service the vessels of interest use? (i.e., Thuraya, Immarsat, Starlink, ect.) | NGA will not be providing this information. |
| 15 | We wanted to confirm the $1.5M funding contraint is for the entire pilot program, divided amongst all awardees. | The $1.5M is available to be divided amongst all awardees. NGA may increase funding in the future based upon solutions received. |
| 16 | Does the sponsor have a target period of performance for the pilot program phase? | The PoP for the $1.5M is anticipated to end by 30 November. Any periods beyond 30 November will require additional funding, which may or may not become available. |
| 17 | Will NGA consider submissions from Australian firms for this solicitation? | Foreign commercial entities are not eligible to submit. |
| 18 | The NGA Article states this is a “1.5 million pilot program” and we understand that the government is looking for flexible pricing options. Is the NTE amount for this effort $1.5M? | The $1.5M is available to be divided amongst all awardees. NGA may increase funding in the future based upon solutions received. |
| 19 | What is the expected Period of Performance (or execution start date)? | NGA desires to award shortly after the pitch dates in June 2024. The PoP for the $1.5M is anticipated to end by 30 November. Any periods beyond 30 November will require additional funding, which may or may not become available. |
| 20 | What does “near real-time” mean in the context of information? (Ex: Is it x < 12,6,4,.. hours?) | Near real time refers to less than or equal to 24 hours |
| 21 | Should objects under custody ever be archived/removed from the current/active custody list? | The most competitive solutions would be capable of adding and/or removing archived vessels of interest from the active custody list. |
| 22 | 1. Are there any defined specifications for the preferred exploited contents? | The most competitive solutions should describe the metadata (vessel characteristics) available, at a minimum to include location and date time group. |
| 23 | Does the Government have preferred methods/formats for exporting data to other partners? | The most competitive solutions will describe the available methods/formats for exporting data. |
| 24 | Can the Governmnent clarify the data rights and licensing desired for the commercial solution? | NGA intends to have no less than government purpose rights. |
| END OF QUESTIONS |
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