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Attached to: DRAFT RFP - Multirole Enforcement Aircraft Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: HSBP1015R0055
Issued by: Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection

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	Document	Section	Page	Paragraph	Comment/Questions	Response
1	SOW	C.2	4	1	Is Minotaur the GFE Mission Management System	Minotaur is the anticipated Mission Management System
2	SOW	C.11	18	PoP	When is the expected date of award	TBD
3	SOW	C.11	18	PoP	What is the desired date of entry into OT&E	TBD
4	P.Spec	1.5	6	Table 1-1	KPP #3 - Air to Air is noted as a P3I requirement yet it also has a threshold requirement. Will this KPP be part of the baseline RFP evaluation? Or will it be apart of a P3I program on the future MEA?	This KPP will be a part of the baseline RFP evaluation. All potential offerors will be evaluated on the basis of meeting the current requirement. However, this KPP will remain a pre-planned product improvement (P3I) as well
5	P.Spec	4.2.2	26	1.c	Search, detection and acquisition of all aspect of airborne targets. This requirement is part of KPP #3. Will this requirement be part of the baseline RFP evaluations? Or will it be part of a P3I program on the future MEA?	This requirement will be a part of the baseline RFP evaluation.
6	P.Spec	2.5	8	Cert.	Surveillance Radar Certification. Recommend that calculated radar data in the correct format be required as a CDRL for submittal to the proper government spectrum certification authorities.	The contractor will have full responsibility for radar certification, however, the Government will sponsor the certification effort. Because the contractor has full responsibility, an additional CDRL will not be required
7	SOW	C.2	3		Will the interface control documentation (ICD) and specifications for the GFE mission management system be provided to the bidder with the formal RFP release? Is there an STC provided with the GFE MMS?	There is a STC for installation in a Beechcraft B300/B300C; however, this design may not be suitable to all offeror's aircraft designs. The Government will will provide, with the final RFP, a connections diagram with specifics regarding connection and data types. The STC is not currently owned by the government
8	SOW	C.1	3		Please advise how the contractor can have total program responsibility for overall system performance without control over the GFE mission management system	The GFE will be provided to the contractor, however the contractor is responsible for integrating that equipment into the aircraft.
9	SOW	C.2	4		What is the total size, weight, power and heat dissipation of the GFE equipment?	SWAP characteristics of GFE will be provided in final RFP.
10	RFP / SOW	II.24 / C.2	5		How is the bidder supposed to manage a fixed schedule and FFP contract with respect to availability of the GFE? What is the availability of the GFE?	All offerors shall propose a fixed schedule and FFP based on the Government's specified date to provide GFE. The successful offeror will not be held liable for any schedule impact resulting from delay in delivery of the GFE
11	SOW	C.3	8		Contractor is required to provide 24-hour support during the warranty period. Is this requirement on a per-aircraft basis or for the overall contract performance period?	This requirement is on a per-aircraft basis
12	P.Spec	1.5	6		Cabin interior is required to be in a RORO configuration. Will GFE be provided in a configuration that supports RORO? Will the aircraft be required to perform sensor operations while in cargo mode?	No. The Contractor will be required to install the GFE in a manner that supports Ro/RO. Sensor operations are not intened to be performed in a cargo configuration.
13	SOW	C.9	15		How is the contractor supposed to provide manuals (including vendor manuals) for the GFE mission system? Will the manual inputs be provided as GFE or should the contactor bid development of the training material?	The contractor will not be responsible for providing vendor manuals related to GFE. Additional details regarding MSO training will be addressed in the Final RFP.
14	RFP	B.3	3		RFP has a base of one (1) aircraft and requests quantity discounts for 2-3, 3-4, and 5+. Could you clarify the quantity discounts for 3?	Section B has been updated to reflect the quantity discounts
15	RFP/SOW	B.3 / C.11	3 and 18		SOW C.11 states a minimum of 2 aircraft. What minimum order is guaranteed for the base year?	Section B will be updated to reflect a minimum guarantee of 2 as specified in the SOW.
16	RFP	1.1 Item 3 vi	45		will the government provide specifications (SWAPC) for the LETC/DF system to the bidder with the formal RFP release?	Performance Specification will be updated with specifications for Signal Direction Finding requirement
17	SOW	C.2	3 through 5		Which of the mission GFE supported datalinks will be requirements or provisions? Will there be a specified BLOS requirement?	The Final RFP will provide additional detail regarding KU Band Specifics. Dual Iridium will be provided as GFE. BLOS includes KU Band and Iridium
18	P.Spec	4.3.1	33		Will the controls of the mission radios be integrated into the GFE mission software?	no
19	P.Spec	4.4.1	35		Will the contractor be provided with interoperability specifications for the satellite tracking system with regard to the AMOC requirements?	The Government currently uses I-Direct, however the contractor is responsible for proposing the most effiecient solution with respect to Size, Weight and Power on-board the aircraft.
20	P.Spec	4.3.3	35		What are the compatibility requirements for the full duplex datalink?Waveform?Rover Compatible?	The government will provide more details with the final RFP
21	RFP/P. Spec	II.44 /3.2.3d / 3.2.3e	22 / 15 / 16		Four different size workstation monitors are identified. For the MMS consoles. Please clarify.	The government will provide more details with the final RFP
22	P.Spec	4.2.3	32		Will there be a transmit requirement for the AIS? If so, will this be controlled by the MMS?	No, there will not be a transmit requirement for the AIS.
23	SOW	C.8	13		Will all aircraft be required to be tempest tested?	The contractor shall conduct tempest testing for the prototype effort, and if necessary, the baseline configuration aircraft. This is subject to change and may be changed for the final RFP
24	P.Spec	3.1.3.1	11		Is the threshold for the MEA 250KT airspeed maximum a true or indicated airspeed requirement?	Indicated
25	P.Spec	4.2.1	23		"the MEA shall have the space, power, control, mounting, and display provisions to install an EO/IR sensor, a 15 inch or greater cockpit HD MFD and a 12 inch rear cabin MFD. Is this a requirement?	There will be no need for the 12 inch rear cabin MFD. Additional information regarding monitor size and location will be provided with the final RFP
26	P.Spec	4.3.1h	33		Will all tactical radios be controlled by a single control head?	No
27	P.Spec	4.4.4	37		Will the standalone map system stated be independent of the GFE MMS or will the MMS provide these maps?	The stand alone map systems are included in the GFE. However the maps are required to be displayed in the cockpit
28	P.Spec	1.2	2		Please define STC configurations	If the aircraft is reconfiguable to multiple configurations such as for cargo operations. All possible configurations identified must be covered by the STC
29	P.Spec	1.5	6		Please define communications interoperability requirements	This is defined in 2.8 of the Performance Specification
30	P.Spec	2.8	9		please define C3 requirements and/or external interfaces	C3 requirements are defined within section 4.3 of the Performance Specification
31	P.Spec	3.3.6	18		Landing Gear. Please define aircraft clearance requirement	Landing gear clearance requirements will be identified in the final RFP. CBP expects an objective clearance of 8 inches.
32	P.Spec	3.3.8.3	21		Internal Electrical Outlets. Please specify power requirements for each voltage	115VAC 10Amp for each outlet.
33	SOW	C.2	5		Will the MEA be required to support BFT? Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)? Link 16?	No to each question
34	SOW	C.2	5		Are there 2 computers per operator station then, 1 server and 1 workstation computer, or 1 server at station 1 and 1 workstation computer at station 2?Or 1 server and then 1 workstation computer at each station as well? Please clarify.	Each MSO has 2 monitors (over/under), keyboard, handgrip and track ball that does your mouse functions and a workstation. There just a 4U computer in MSO 1 and a 2U computer in MSO 2. Additional size, weight and power characteristics will be provided in final RFP.
35	SOW	C.3	8		How will compliance with the GFE mission management system be assessed during acceptance?	Compliance will be assessed through acceptance testing. This may differ between the prototype and follow on aircraft. Will be finalized in the final RFP
36	RFP	B.3	3/1		Is the MEA prototype a fully missionized aircraft?	The MEA prototype will be a fully missionized aircraft at final acceptance. For this aircraft the successful offeror will be responsible up to the point of integration of the Mission Management System. Prior to releasing the aircraft for MMS integration the Government will conduct a partial acceptance process. After the MMS integration and any final work required by the Contractor the Government will complete final acceptance.
37	RFP	B.3 AA	3/1		Is the quantity of (1) the MEA prototype?	Yes
38	RFP	II.24	5-Jan		When might item 0002 be ordered relative to 0001?	TBD - Since the guaranteed minimum order quantity is two, then CBP will order both upon award of the IDIQ. Technically, the orders will occur at the same time (under the first Delivery Order), however production of Item 0002 (i.e. the first production aircraft) will start upon the acceptance and receipt of the prototype aircraft (Item 0001)
39	RFP	III.18	43		What is the difference in configuration between the prototype aircraft and a missionized aircraft for the purpose of this statement?	The MEA prototype will be a fully missionized aircraft at acceptance. For this aircraft the successful offeror will be responsible up to the point of integration of the Mission Management System. The installation of the Mission Management System will be the responsibility of JHU for the Prototype aircraft. For Aircraft # 2 on the successful offeror shall be responsible for delivering fully missionized aircraft to include the installation of the Mission Management System
40	SOW/RFP	C.11 / B.3	18 and 3-1		Are these Contract Line Items 0001 and 0002?	The Prototype is 0001. Production MEAs are remaining CLINS
41	P.Spec	1.2	2		This Advisory Circular has been cancelled by the FAA on 22 July 2010. Is there a substitute Advisory Circular?	This requirement will be removed for the final RFP
42	SOW	C.2	4		please define "value engineering"	This will be better clarified in the final RFP
43	SOW	C.3	8		Please define the coordination between JHU/APL and the contractor	JHU/APL will integrate the Mission Management System (MMS) onto the protoytpe MEA. It is the resonability of the contractor to observe integration efforts so the contractor can take over MMS integration responsibility for all subsequent MEA
44	RFP/SOW	B.3 / C.3	3 - 1 and 8		Solicitation implies three full time FSRs. SOW implies "as-needed". Please clarify the performance and locations of the FSR sole roles and responsibilities as either on-call or on-site.	The hours for the FSR in Section B reflect a full man year to establish the ceiling for the T&M. This position will be on an as needed basis. Locations TBD
45	RFP	SF1449	1		What is the anticipated date for the final RFP and the projected award date?	TBD
46	RFP	Section B	3-1		What is the anticipated delivery date of the multiple aircraft (beyond the base) for the volume discounts referenced in “AA, AB, AC and AD”?	TBD
47	RFP	Section 4	47		Please clarify the due date for the Current/Past Performance Information (PPI) submittal?	Instructions updated to reflect that past performance information shall be submitted with the proposal
48	SOW	C.2.5	6		Can the contractor provide an alternative quality system to the ISO 9001 certification? If not, is there an alternative the contracting office can provide to ensure “technical acceptance” of the contractor if they are not ISO 9001 certified at bid submission?	ISO 9001 is a requirement. Alternatives will not be accepted
49	SOW	C.6.4	11		Please define the word “special” as it pertains to the following sentence, “The contractor shall provide any required special ground servicing equipment as CFE.	Special ground servicing equipment is defined as tooling other than common hand tools required to maintain or service.
50	P.Spec	1.5	5		Please provide any additional information on the range requirements, both stated minimum range, but most importantly if a longer range is desired? Will the proposal evaluation team consider additional range and performance added benefit to the “best value” component of their decision?	Any range capabilities that exceed the threshold requirements will be evaluated accordingly.
51	P.Spec	3.1.3.1	11		Please confirm the altitude for which the MEA must be capable of reaching 250 KIAS (knots indicated airspeed) or was the statement intended to be “true airspeed”?	250 KIAS may be reconsisered and updated for the final RFP.
52	P.Spec	3.1.3.1	11		Please confirm or clarify the 250 KIAS requirement for the MEA, in its final configuration with all sensors installed.	KIAS requirement is intended to be in its final configuration with all sensors installed, however the requirement of 250 KIAS may be re-considered and updated for the final RFP.
53	P.Spec	3.1.4.3	12		Please specify the following as it relates to the equipment transportation configuration.

a. What is the cubic volume needed for the required minimum 1,000 pounds of cargo?

What is the required size of the cargo / cabin door opening for the specified 1,000 pounds of cargo?

See section 3.2.6 of the Performance Specification. Cubic volume really depends on the type of cargo being transported. The cubic volume of cargo is not a constant, whereas the cargo door and weight restrictions are.
54	P.Spec	3.2	13	Please provide the definition of “new aircraft” with respect to airframe hours and manufacture year. Would the government consider any alternatives to this requirement and if so, please describe. Contractor will meet the requirements of the SOW Section C.4.1(a) and the minimum 24 month or 2,400-hour warranty.	New aircraft is defined as an un-modified and un-used aircraft with minimal flight hours. Used aircraft will not be acceptable.
55	P.Spec	4.2.1	23	Please describe the preferred installation method, if a preference exists, for the EO/IR sensor.	Installation method is the discretion of the contractor.
56	P.Spec	4.0 - 4.4.5	22-37	Please confirm if the contractor has procurement discretion regarding the condition of the Mission Systems equipment in Section 4 of the performance specifications, i.e. remanufactured condition in lieu of new condition for purposes of lead time challenges in procurement and the ultimate delivery schedule of the MEA.	Only new mission system equipment is acceptable. Any remanufactured, refurbished, used, (etc) equipment are not acceptable.
57	RFP	General		Please advise what the expected acquisition schedule is	TBD
58	RFP	General		Does the Government intend to conduct an Industry Day?	Not at this time
59	RFP	General		Would the Government consider one on one meetings with all Offerors that desire. One on one meetings often are more beneficial as it creates a more open dialogue between Industry and Government to address questions, concerns and suggestions on the Final RFP.	It is not intended at this time to hold one on one meetings
60	SOW	C.10 (3a)	17	We believe that ANSI/EIA-748 compliant EVM would unnecessarily add significant cost and time burdens to this effort for both the Contractor and Government. Our company has, and has used on several very similar programs to this requirement for other departments/agencies, multiple EVM systems that are very effective for this contract content and construct. While we fully understand the mechanisms that the stated requirement would bring to cost and schedule control of this program, we desire to bring the most mission and cost effective system to each effort and not excess capability or cost. WRT “equivalent system”, we requests identification of samples or content of “equivalent systems” that would be acceptable. Would the Government accept EIA-748 based EVMS without the very tactical compliance attributes?	The contractor is responsible for identifying and proposing appropriate EVM equivalent systems.
61	RFP	CLAUSE 52.245		Would the Government remove the ALT 1 clause as this clause will add additional costs for insurance due to the Contractor being responsible for risk of loss?	The Alt I clause is required per FAR
62	RFP	CLAUSE 52.245		Is it the Government intent to self insure under this clause or is the Contractor required to procure own insurance? If Government intends to self insure, request this clause be removed.	Whether CBP determines to self insure or not isn't a basis for removing this clause. In accordance with the clause, the Contractor can be relieved of liability for Government property.
63	RFP	CLAUSE 52.245		If the Government will not remove 52.245-1ALT 1, please advise of the value of the Government Property that will be provided to the Contractor so that applicable insurance can be procured? Also, please advise of the number of sensor on each aircraft?	This will be adequately addressed in the final RFP
64	RFP	CLAUSE 52.245		Will the Government create a cost reimbursable ODC CLIN for offerors to proposed the cost of insurance against.	No cost reimbursable ODC CLIN
65	RFP	General		Please confirm that the Field Service Representatives (FSRs) will not be performing actual work, only providing technical assistance and no touch labor on the delivered aircraft.	FSRs may be required to perform physical on-site labor on an "as-needed" basis. Travel and labor costs will be reimbursed.
66	RFP	General		Is the test and acceptance flight identified in CLIN X001 covered under a Ground and Flight Risk Clause?	See answer below on clause
67	RFP	General		If after delivery and acceptance, the Contractor will be providing support to the aircraft either through CLIN X003, X004, X005 or training will occur on the aircraft under CLIN X002, request either the DoD Ground and Flight Risk clause be included in the RFP or a clause similar. The Contractor will need the protections identified in the Ground and Flight Risk clause.	CBP is not authorized to utilize DoD clauses. As CO I am unaware of the text of the referenced DoD Clause
68	SOW	C.2 (c )	4	Please confirm that Contractor is not penalized for delays as a result of non conforming GFE and while awaiting Government disposition instructions and compensated for any costs due to delays.	The successful offeror will not be held liable for any schedule impact resulting from delay in delivery of the GFE
69	SOW	C.2 (2)	5	What work is to be accomplished without the Task Orders being provided? Does the Government intend to issue all task orders within 14 days of Contract award? What is the Government timeframe from task order award to task order start of performance?	CBP will issue/award the task order to fund the minimum guarantee at the same as contract award. Performance shall start immediately upon receipt of contract and order
70	SOW	C.1	3	For the purposes of the required IMS, could the 12 aircraft be ordered over one year or should 12 aircraft be spread out the over the 5 year POP.	The 12 aircraft may be ordered at any time over the 5 year contract POP
71	SOW	C.3	8	Is there OCONUS travel required? If so, what are the locations? Will the Government be providing a plug number for all Offerors to use in their proposals in the Final RFP? Is travel reimbursed as a separate Cost Reimbursable CLIN?	OCONUS travel is not required. Yes, CBP will provide a figure for all offerors to use in proposals. Travel is a separate CLIN under the T&M portion of the solicitation
72	SOW	C.11	18	Is the prototype included in the minimum 2 MEAs ordered during the base year or is the prototype in additional to the 2 minimum MEAs that will be ordered? Please clarify	.Yes included in the minimum guarantee/ 1 - Prototype. 1 - Fully missionized MEA
73	SOW	CDRL		In the CDRL deliverables that require Government approval. Request the Government also include a statement that if Government approval or comments are not received prior to the Government stated notification time frame, the Contractor's CDRL submission is deemed accepted. In the firm fixed price environment CDRLs that are not approved by the Government in a timely manner can present significant risk to both the Contractor and the Government.	CBP is willing to consider that some CDRLs are considered accepted / approved by the stated approval timeframe. Others will require the explicit approval from CBP. This will be clarified in the final RFP
74	RFP	II.29		Can ordering take place up to 5 years?	Yes
75	RFP	III.21		States LPTA, then goes on to say Best Value. Please clarify	The RFP is best value. The clause does not state Best Value and LPTA. This clause simply references which is applicable and in this case it's Best Value
76	RFP	General		Is the MEP specifically what the USG details (Search radar, EOIR, data links, comms) or does the USG wish for a technical solution to be developed. If so, what sensors does the USG envision needing (SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT)?	The MEA is specifically what is detailed in the performance specification and Statement of Work.
77	RFP	General		Will USG provide as built drawing packages in electronic editable format (i.e. Autocad)?	the US Government will not provide any drawings.
78	RFP	General		Will USG provide delivery status of items currently on order?	This question is not understood.
79	RFP	III.22	49	The structure of the Draft RFP appears to prescribe a design very similar to the current MEA aircraft configuration. Presently, there appear to be too few objective requirements available to allow competitors to offer alternatives which may provide greater operational flexibility and/or improvements to flight performance and safety factors within the prescribed design required by the Draft RFP. Will the Government please clarify how the Section M criteria would allow an offeror to gain additional credit for these enhancements?	The definition for the adjectival ratings in Section allow for higher ratings for meeting objective requirements and/or having exceptional strengths that will significantly benefit the Government.
80	P.Spec	3.1.1	10	Will the Government expand the modularity threshold requirement to include a reconfigurable exterior configuration?	Section 3.1.1 of the performance specification for the interior configuration. The Government does not intend on making External configuration modularity a threshold requirement, however may consider making it an objective requirement.
81	RFP	B.3	3.1	Schedule B directs a fixed price for MEA Prototype. Has the Government considered alternative structures to fund the development of the MEA Prototype, such as CPFF or CPIF to ensure that the MEA Prototype meets the Government objectives?	Even though the MEA is referred to as a prototype it is still considered a commercial item. The aircraft is commercial and the requested components. Therefore FFP is the most appropriate contract type for this item.
82	RFP	II.24	5	The delivery schedule is shown for the MEA prototype and first production aircraft only. What is the delivery schedule for the option periods?	The delivery schedule for the option years is the same as reflected in the clause Time of Delivery
83	RFP	III.11.B	27	It appears the evaluation total contract value is based upon the total price for the base year and all options. Because the order quantities per year are unknown at this time, it is unclear which unit price would apply for each option CLIN/period. Will the Government provide guidance on how the total evaluated price will be computed?	The contract will be for up to 12 a/c. These a/c may be ordered during any year. However, OAM intends to order 2, 2, 2, 3, 3. For purposes of the price evaluation this intent will be used
84	RFP	III.18.1.4	43	In the first paragraph, the EO/IR is included in the priced summaries; however, the Specification only requires provisions for the EO/IR sensor. Can the Government confirm the EO/IR sensor is a GFE item and add it to the GFE list?	EO/IR is not GFE. The contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing the EO/IR in accordance with the Performance Specification and Statement of Work.
85	RFP	III.18.1.4	43	Please provide clarification of the phrase "up to missionization of MEA #1", and what is the Government's plan for acceptance of the prototype MEA aircraft independent from the "missionization" phase or installation of the GFE MMS?	The Government will make a partial acceptance for the MEA Prototype upon the tansition of the MEA to the Technical Design Agent (TDA), which is JHU/APL for MMS Integration. Upon the successful integation of the MMS, the MEA will be returned to the contractor (if necessary) for any additional effort and then the government will fully accept and will release remaining funds.
86	RFP	III.18.1.4	43	What is the level of expected support by the offeror during the "missionization" phase of the MEA prototype aircraft (including integration location, scope, schedule, and funding/CLIN), and how will this differ from the production aircraft?	The prototype effort and the production effort will receive the same level of support from the government, with the exception MMS integration for the prototype from John Hopkins / Applied Physics Laboratory. The government will inspect and execute a partial acceptance prior to the contractor handing over the prototype MEA to JHU. Complete acceptance will occur upon the successful integration of the MSS and any additional effort required from the contractor. All subsequent aircraft will be accepted only upon the completion of the entire effort.
87	RFP	11.22	49	Draft RFP states the intention to evaluate using FAR 15 techniques; however FAR 15 is a Contracting by Negotiations clause, and the solicitation is on Form 1449 - Commercial Items, not SF 33 Negotiated RFP. There are also other clauses included that are commercial item procurement clauses; not negotiated contract clauses. Will the Government reconcile this apparent disparity?	There is no disparity. Even though this is a Part 12 procurement there is still the requirement to determine price reasonableness and in this acquisition Part 15 techniques will be utilized.
88	RFP	11.22	49	This section indicates an adjectival evaluation criteria. Please define the adjectival rating criteria. What are the criteria for achieving an “outstanding” rating, how many other ratings are there, and what are the criteria for achieving each?	CBP will not provide that level of evaluation detail at this time
89	RFP	11.22	50	The Draft RFP indicates that the Government may conduct a cost realism analysis. Based on the information requested by this draft, is the Government requesting sufficient information to perform such an analysis?	The Government is not requesting any cost or price information for this draft RFP
90	SOW	C.2.1	4	What is the name, specification(s), and deployment status of the GFE MMS, does it currently support remote/offboard sensor operations, and will the Government provide an ICD and a complete list of all systems/subsystems/components already interfaced to the GFE MMS with the final RFP?	The GFE MMS is intended to be Minotaur. In addition to providing information on the GFE related to the MMS, the Governmenwill will provide, with the final RFP, a connections diagram with specifics regarding connection and data types.
91	P.Spec	All	1	All pages of the Performance Specification contain "Competition Sensitive" markings at the top of each page. These markings are typically used by contractors to identify and protect proprietary and/or sensitive information. Can the Government please clarify the reason behind the markings and expectations regarding document handling, storage, use, and whether this section is to be handled differently than other sections of the Draft RFP?	"Competition Sensitive" markings erroneously included. Will be removed.
92	P.Spec	1.5;Table 1-1	6	Can the Government clarify the meaning and intent of “air-to-air mode will be a preplanned product improvement to the MEA”?	Preplanned product improvement is intended to mean that the capabilities of that requirement (in this case, Air-to-Air mode" are expected to improve over time, so long as it currently meets the "threshold" level of capability.
93	P.Spec	1.5;Table 1-1	6	The table outlines threshold requirements which establish a minimum acceptable performance level. Beyond these threshold requirements, will the Government provide objectives to assist offerors in presenting tradeoffs in their proposals as well as to support true best value determination by the Government?	Given that this is a "best value" requirement, offerors proposing solutions that exceed the threshold requirements will be evaluated accordingly.
94	P.Spec	4.2.1.I	24	Will the Government provide access to this policy and other documents referenced in the Draft RFP?	A copy of this policy will be provided to the contractor.
95	P.Spec	4.2.2	26-32	There are inconsistencies in how threshold and objective requirements are presented in this section. For example some (T) requirements do not include a corresponding (O) requirement. Is performance which exceeds (T) requirements taken into account in the evaluation criteria?	Yes, requirements exceeding the threshold will be evaluated accordingly.
96	CDRL	A002-A006	6-Feb	There are many test and scientific reports requested. Since this is being called a commercial solicitation, are intellectual property rights, SRR, PDR, and CDR commensurate with this categorization?	This question is not understood. Suggest you provide more information in your draft RFP response.
97				Are there specific requirements/certifications etc… that the Contractor test pilots must possess?	Pilot requirements are dependent on the contractor and the requirements of the contractor's insurance policy.
98				CLIN 0001 requires the Contractor to deliver a MEA prototype on a Firm Fixed price Basis. Per 16.202-2, a Firm Fixed Price Contract would be suitable if performance uncertainties can be identified and reasonable estimates of their cost impact can be made. Given the prototype requires integration of hardware and software components into the aircraft, this presents unknown uncertainties as to performance and cost. To provide a prototype requires development and testing to ensure this first article meets the specification, this type of development work should be done on a Cost Plus contract type. Additionally, under this proposal, the Government is requiring the Contractor to lock in Firm Fixed Unit Prices for future MEAs that may be ordered. Given the Contractor has not had the prototype tested and accepted this creates uncertainties in developing the MEA Unit price which can be more costly to the Government. We request the Government change the contract type for the Prototype from Firm Fixed Price to Cost Plus Fixed Fee to allow for the development of the prototype, then, after acceptance allow the Contractor to propose the Firm Fixed price Unit types. This would likely require two separate contracts, but would eliminate the uncertainties associated with the prototype development requirement.	Both prototype efforts and production efforts will remain Firm Fixed Price
99				Request the Government removal this clause. Per the prescription to this clause at 46.710 it indicates "The clauses and alternates prescribed in this section may be used in solicitations and contracts in which inclusion of a warranty is appropriate (see 46.709 for warranties for commercial items)." Since the Government has determined this to be a FAR 12 acquisition, FAR 52.212-4 includes a warranty clause, additionally, PWS C.4(1)(a) includes warranty provisions. The addition of this clause appears to be duplicative and may create additional costs to the Government to comply.	This clause will not be removed. This clause is more detailed than 52.212-4 and the SOW. However, prior to release of the final RFP CBP wille ensure that the warranty terms across documents are consistent.
100				If this clause cannot be removed, what is the warranty period?	This will be determined prior to final RFP
101				If this clause cannot be removed, request the Government reword Section 7 to state "Any supplies or parts thereof corrected or furnished in replacement and any services reperformed shall also be subject to the conditions of this clause to the same extent as supplies or services initially accepted. The warranty, with respect to these supplies, parts, or services, shall be limited to the duration set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, and runs from the date of delivery of original delivery or acceptance and not from the date of reperformance or correction." The current language as stated in Section 7 allows for a warranty to run in perpetuity which is cost prohibitive for the Government and time-consuming for the Contractor to manage	The CO is not authorized to amend the wording for FAR clauses.

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated Nov 14, 2017.