Attachment 2-Governments Response.pdf

Amendment 1 to RFP No. HSHQDC-12-R-00060 Attachment 2: Government’s Responses to Interested Offerors’ Questions

#1 I am writing to request how to gain access to the various attachments (eg.

Attachment 1 - Statement of Requirements etc.) to the subject RFP and any other info related to his requirement as this appears to be a final RFP.

All attachments were included in the original posting of the RFP. If individual Interested Offerors have difficulty opening any attachments, please contact Christine Chui at christine.chui@hq.dhs.gov.

#2 Attachment 1 states that "The NDA form is attached along with the requirements. " Where is the NDA attached or posted?

The Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) referenced in Attachment 1 of the RFP is attached to this Amendment 1 to RFP No. HSHQDC-12-R-00060.

#3 I would like to ask for an extension to the current timeline proposed by the solicitation for Advanced Handheld Radiation Detection/Identification Systems (solicitation # HSHQDC-12-R-00060) An extension until 08/17/2012 10:00AM Eastern Time is granted. The due date for proposals is changed from 08/06/2012 10:00AM Eastern Time to 08/17/2012 10:00AM Eastern Time.

#4 Attachment 1 - Statement of Requirements, references a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as being attached which is needed to be completed and returned to DNDO to allow access to the REDACTED details of the requirements. I do not see any such NDA included in Attachment 1 or otherwise and as such request a copy of the required NDA or instruction how one obtains the NDA.

See the Government's Response to Question #2.

#5 Is there a neutron detection requirement? If so what are the detailed requirements so that we can make an assessment whether or not we are qualified and can potential provide a solution to one or more of the systems integrators who may be likely to provide a complete quotation?

Yes, there is a neutron detection requirement. Detailed requirements can be found in the RFP and in the RFP Attachment 1 (Statement of Requirements).

#6 Is there a requirement to transmit information (e.g. reachback)? Other portable systems we have encountered in the commercial world have this capability. Is this a requirement and at what level of precision and timeliness? We have difficulty finding the requirements for the referenced RFP.

Yes, there is a requirement to transmit information. Reachback is required using a standard data format in compliance with ICD 1 and ICD 2 to transmit spectral data. ICD 1 and ICD 2 are released as attachments to this Amendment.

#7 List of Items, Schedule of Requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference, Bill of Materials required?

All the information listed above was included in the RFP and can be downloaded from this posting.

#8 Soft Copy of the Tender Document through email?

A softcopy of the RFP can be downloaded from this posting. If individual Interested Offerors have difficulty opening the RFP, please contact Christine Chui at christine.chui@hq.dhs.gov.

#9 Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender?

All countries are eligible to submit a proposal in response to the RFP.

#10 Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines?

All instructions regarding submitting a proposal can be found in the RFP.

#11 Estimated Budget for this Purchase?

The minimum and maximum dollar amount is listed in the RFP, Page 4. Note that this Amendment has changed the maximum dollar amount to not exceed $8,800,000.00.

#12 Any Extension of Bidding Deadline?

See the Government's Response to Question #3.

#13 Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?

There are no Addendum or Pre-Bid meeting minutes.

#14 Any chance that the subject solicitation due date will be extended to a more reasonable 30 days?

See the Government's Response to Question #3.

#15 The proposal documents mention needing to complete an NDA/FOUO request in order to access the redacted portions of the proposal. I [redacted] would like to access the redacted information.. Would either of you be the proper contact to initiate the NDA?

See the Government's Response to Question #2. The unredacted version of the Advanced Operations Requirements Document (AORD) is available by an in person appointment only. Appointments are available until the proposal due date. Interested Offerors who wish to make an appointment should email christine.chui@hq.dhs.gov and tracy.miller@hq.dhs.gov to set up an appointment. Please refer to Page 32 of the RFP for more detail.

#16 According to the instructions in Attachment 1, the first step toward gaining access to view the redacted details of the statement of requirements is to sign and submit the NDA. I could not find the NDA in the attached documents posted with the RFP.

Could you please send or post the NDA?

See the Government's Response to Question #2.

#17 Do the 5 copies of the RFP have to be delivered on August 6, 2012 at 10:00 am?

In addition to the softcopies, the five (5) hardcopies of the proposals must be delivered to the Government facility by the proposal due date, which is now August 17, 2012 at 10:00am Eastern Time. See Page 26 of the RFP for proposal delivery instructions.