Vessel_Tour_QA.pdf

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Question Source (Vessel Area) Industry Questions/Comments Government Responses/Answers

VT‐001 Staterooms How old are Televisions (TV) in the staterooms?

The average age of the TVs in State Rooms is 9 years. The 26" Samsungs were purchased in 2007.

VT‐002 Staterooms Do you have Chemical/Biological gear? Yes. The full list will be added to the Tech Data Library.

VT‐003 Staterooms Are there typically wireless connections on board?

Yes, only in port. Internet connections are available through Satellite Communication (SATCOM) and Local Area Network (LAN) outside of port. See also DRFP‐063

VT‐004 Lounge Are there only unclassified computers in the lounge? Yes

VT‐005 Lounge Can the individuals working onboard use the lounge computers for distance learning? Yes

VT‐006 Lounge Is there a future requirement for Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)? See DRFP‐043

VT‐007 Sick Bay What type of medical experience does the medivac have?

Experience equivalent to Independent Duty Corpsman. Medical is not part of the Sea Based X‐Band Mission Integration (SBX MI) solicitation

VT‐008

Refrigerators/Freezers on Deck Who runs the cranes for on/offlift?

The vessel management contractor operates cranes and forklifts. This is not part of the SBX MI requirement.

VT‐009 Shipping/Receiving Does this contract require accounting for all items received?

The MI contractor is required to confirm receipt of items and maintain records against the manifest. Each company does its own quality acceptance of their own received items. See contract clause 52.245‐1

VT‐010 Shipping/Receiving Does SBX MI contractor have responsibility to maintain all the computers, phones, and printers in the shipping/receiving area?

Yes, the MI contractor is responsible for these items in the shipping/receiving areas, in addition to other areas of the vessel.

VT‐011 Shipping/Receiving Is there an existing Management Information System (MIS) that manages shipping records?

An MIS is not necessarily required to manage shipping records. The successful contractor will be required to manage the shipping records in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. The method used is up to the contractor.

VT‐012 Shipping/Receiving What is the volume of materiel shipped and received?

In general terms, the volume of material shipped and received for MI is low.

Typical material is office supplies (paper, pens, printer ink, etc), repair parts (cables, power supplies, hard drives, etc), and spares (computers, monitors, switches, phones, etc). Volume depends on failures and work being performed.

VT‐013 Security Office Who is responsible for escort of visitors in port? See DRFP‐074 VT‐014 Gym Is there any requirement for SBX MI to care for gym equipment? MI contractor is only responsible for the phones and TVs in the gym.

VT‐015

Non‐Mission Communications Network Room

Is 24/7 staffing of the Non Mission Communications (NMC) Network Room required?

24/7 staffing of the NMC room is not necessarily required. However, periodic monitoring and knowledge of the current status is required.

VT‐016

Non‐Mission Communications Network Room Is 24/7 camera operations required? Yes – cameras will be on 24/7

VT‐017 Operations Control Center Is SBX MI required to have a presence in the Ops Control Center 24/7? Yes, when vessel is underway.

VT‐018

Mission Integration Office Space How old is the Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS) on board?

The average age of the IESS equipment is 8 years. This estimate is based on a sample of 36 IESS components installed on SBX.

VT‐019

Mission Integration Office Space Does SBX MI currently meet Information Assurance security requirements? See DRFP‐066.

VT‐020

Mission Integration Office Space

Who is the Authority to Operate (ATO) decision maker for MI information systems? MDA Chief Information Officer

VT‐021

Mission Integration Office Space What is the plan for obsolescence/Technical refresh? See DRFP‐071

VT‐023 Storeroom Are shock mounts needed for equipment on SBX?

No, the vessel is very stable during operations, especially when ballasted down, which is its normal state for operations.

VT‐024 General What is the proposal response time? This will be identified in the final RFP VT‐026 General Does the SBX have lightning rods? Yes VT‐027 General Does the SBX have an extended maintenance plan? Yes, with detailed planning a year out. (See draft SOW 3.9.7.4) VT‐028 General Does the SBX have commercial power in port? Yes VT‐029 General Are there power generators onboard? Yes