HSTS04-08-R-CT2042 Question tracker v1 May 13 2008.pdf

# Question Government Response 1 Are security classifications required of personnel working on the QDP and proposal

Having a security clearance is not a requirement for working on the QDP and Proposal, however there are a number of different security levels in this procurement and all appropriate security guidelines must be followed. More information will be available during the Industry Day presentation. All personnel working on QDP or proposal must sign a TSA Non Disclosure Agreement.

2 Is Solicitation # : HSTS04-08-R- CT2042 a follow on to any current contracts? If so, are you able to provide the contractor name, contract number, award date and value?

No HSTS-04-08-R-CT2042 is a new QPL for AT equipment.

3 Announcement states that the first award for AT will be in FY 08 - is this accurate?

No FY 09 is the correct year, announcement has been modified to show correct year.

4 Announcement states Thursday May 13, 2008 for white paper submissions what is the correct date?

TUESDAY May 13, 2008 is the correct date.

Announcement has been modified to show correct date.

AMENDMENT - response date has been modified to Monday May 18, 2008.

5 What are the items/materials you wish to find during the baggage

See TSA.gov for a list of items of permitted and prohibited items that a baggage screening device is expected to distinguish between. The specification that will be provided to selected vendors will have greater detail.

6 What is the maximum size of the baggage opening of the unit?

The system must be able to integrate in the current checkpoint configuration for the primary use of screen carry-on items. The exact requirement will be released in the AT Procurement Specification

7 What is the speed range you wish the baggage to travel?

A conveyor must be able to support a minimum of a 440 bags per hour throughput.

8 What are the technical specifications? Technical specifications will be released only to vendors whose white paper responses qualify for this procurement.

9 Are there any commercial specifications like how many will be used and where will they be used?

Technical specifications will be released only to vendors whose white paper responses qualify for this procurement.

10 Will systems under the current AT procurement need to be resubmitted and re-qualified under the new solicitation procurement?

All vendors must compete under the AT QPL 2008 announcement, regardless of previous participations in earlier procurements.

HSTS04-08-R-CT2042 Question Tracker v1 May 13, 2008

# Question Government Response HSTS04-08-R-CT2042 Question Tracker v1 May 13, 2008

11 According to the QPL Announcement, vendors must demonstrate the ability to upgrade to STIP V3.1. Will vendors be provided the STIP requirements in order to answer this in the white paper.

Technical specifications will be released only to vendors whose white paper responses qualify for this procurement.

The TSA is looking for the vendor to document their ability and process for upgrading their system to meet future requirements.

12 Who is the POC that will receive the submitted the white papers?

Send responses to Victor Carden and Adam Freimanis.

Electronic e-mails are preferred and can be sent to Victor.Carden@dhs.gov and Adam.Freimanis@dhs.gov.

See the note at the end of the announcement for replying other than electronically.