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| Question | Reference | Gov't Response | ||
| 1 | Reference Paragraph states "The loadmaster lights shall not connect to aircraft systems." Does this mean the Government wants the system to provide self-contained power, or will the system be allowed to connect to aircraft power? | Order Description Para 3.1.3 | Connection to aircraft power is expected. No MIL-STD-1553 data bus connections will be allowed. Language has been updated in Order Description Para 3.1.3. | |
| 2 | Will the Contractor be required to provide New Equipment Training to the units where installed? | N/A | Government expectation is that due to the simplicity of the operation of the system, no formal training will be required. | |
| 3 | Will the USG require First Article Test documentation for the Trial Kit? | N/A | No true First Article is being required, therefore the associated First Article documentation is not required. | |
| 4 | Are there specific System and Component testing requirements? | Order Description Para 3.9.9.2 | Contractor will provide an Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) for post modification of each aircraft and will develop an operational check-out for the Government to put into the Technical Orders. Language has been added to the Order Description Para 3.9.9.2. Additionally, ATP CDRL B029 has been added. | |
| 5 | Are there specific environmental testing requirements? | Order Description Para 3.9.9.2 | Contractor will provide a Systems Safety Hazard Analysis Report (SSHAR) that shows compliance with MIL-STD-810. Language has been added to the Order Description Para 3.9.9.2. Additionally, SSHAR CDRL A02L has been added. | |
| 6 | Is there a reason this is specific to Helicopters/Tilt Rotor aircraft? | N/A | MC-130J aircraft only cleared to refuel these aircraft. | |
| 7 | Is there an issue with the current similar setup currently being used on C-130H? | N/A | The loadmaster signal light system on the MC-130H does not meet all of the MC-J loadmaster signal light system requirements. MC-J loadmaster signal light system requirements are identified in the Order Description. | |
| 8 | Is there a current position on the airframe chosen for the lights, or is that part of the design requirement? | Order Description Para 3.1.3.7 | The lights shall be located just aft of the left and right air deflector doors, just forward of each paratroop door. Language has been added to Order Description Para 3.1.3.7. | |
| 9 | How do the lights get power? Aircraft power or battery power? Or, is that part of the design requirement? | Order Description Para 3.1.3 | Connection to aircraft power is expected. No MIL-STD-1553 data bus connections will be allowed. Language has been updated in Order Description Para 3.1.3. | |
| 10 | Is this a new design or are we installing a current design? | N/A | New design | |
| 11 | Are refueling pods on the MC-130J yet? | N/A | Yes | |
| 12 | The draft FOPR pdf title is MC-130J Conformal Loadmaster Lights indicating the lights are to be conformal lights; however, the draft Word Document does not specify conformal lights anywhere in the requirements. Are the lights intended to be conformally mounted? | FOPR | Lights are not intended to be conformal. "Conformal" has been removed from the title of the FOPR. | |
| 13 | Para 3.1.3 of the Word document states one stowage pouch. Paragraph 3.1.3.3 states each pouch……please confirm there are two stowage pouches. | Order Description | ||
| Para 3.1.3 | Two stowage pouches are required per kit. Language has been corrected in Order Description Para 3.1.3. | |||
| 14 | “Current signaling is easily and often misread” Will the current methods and procedures be provided so we know what to avoid? | Order Description | ||
| Para 1.1 | Clarifying language has been added to Order Description Para 1.1. | |||
| 15 | What level of modification to the airframe or WARP system will be required? | N/A | Any level of modification to aircraft will be determined by the individual technical approach. | |
| 16 | Is the information being transmitted to the refueling pilot strictly based on color (or pattern for NVIS operations), or are there other standard light patterns that need to be generated such as the flashing emergency disconnect signal? | Order Description Para 3.1.3.4, 3.1.3.5 and 3.1.3.6. | Refer to Order Description Para 3.1.3.4, 3.1.3.5 and 3.1.3.6 | |
| 17 | The RFQ calls for both colored lights and NVIS operations. Is the intent for the system to be switchable from colored lights to NVIS only lights, or is the intent to use colored lights that will not overload NVIS optics? | Order Description Para 3.1.3.4 | Design will be determined by the individual technical approach. However, refer to Order Description Para 3.1.3.4 for Day-Time and NVG and NVIS requirements. | |
| 18 | If the system is intended to operate in NVIS only conditions, are there specific patterns that we should plan on to allow pilots to correctly interpret the lights through monochromatic NVIS optics? | Order Description Para 3.1.3.6 | Design will be determined by the individual technical approach. However, refer to Order Description Para 3.1.3.6 for redundancy requirement. | |
| 19 | What are the known systems requirements and/ or constraints available at this time (location, mounting, vibration, thermal, power, etc) for optimum System Requirements Review boundaries? | N/A | IAW MIL-STD-810 | |
| 20 | Are the LED lights colored or the lenses? | N/A | Design will be determined by the individual technical approach. | |
| 21 | How many function switches are required on the grip? Are they to be backlit vis/IR? | N/A | Design will be determined by the individual technical approach. | |
| 22 | What is the operating altitude of the light pod? | N/A | Full range of MC-130J aircraft. | |
| 23 | Is the kit inclusive of POD, cables - 20’, IC box, cables to POD, all mounting hardware? | Order Description Para 3.1.3 | Refer to Order Description Para 3.1.3 for what shall be included in a loadmaster signal light kit. | |
| 24 | Order Description (OD) Para 3.1.3 states each kit has one (1) stowage pouch while Para 3.1.3.3 implies two (2) pouches will be installed. Please reconcile or clarify these requirements. | Order Description Paras 3.1.3 | Two stowage pouches are required per kit. Language has been corrected in Order Description Para 3.1.3. | |
| 25 | OD Para 3.1.3.3 states this modification will not conflict with the CR2 free space catalog and Appx G references the CR2 mod as well. Please provide the CR2 free space catalog. Please confirm that this mod should not rely on the CR2 mod. | OD Para 3.1.3.3 and Appendix G | This mod does not rely on the CR2 mod. CR2 free space catalog shall be provided by the Government; however it will require the download of a SolidWorks viewer in order to view the CR2 free space catalog. Language has been updated in Order Description Para 3.1.3.3. | |
| 26 | OD Para 3.1.3 states each kit has spares of five (5) externally mounted loadmaster lights while Para 3.1.3.6 implies that each side of the aircraft will have four (4) installed lights/bulbs. Please reconcile or clarify if the spares requirement is for installed lights and how the spares should be supplied if they are not to be installed. | OD Paras 3.1.3 and 3.1.3.6 | Order Description Para 1.1 refers to five (5) initial spares kits being purchased as part of this order. Order Description Para 3.1.3.6 refers to four (4) LED light colors (red, amber, white and green). |
The five (5) initial spares kits will be shipped to Robins AFB. Language has been added to Order Description Para 3.3.2 & Appendix F.
| 27 | OD Para 3.1.3.5 and 3.1.3.6 state the left and right controller grips shall control both left and right aircraft lights. The requirement as written allows both grips to be connected at the same time and therefore allowing contradictory commands to the aircraft lights. Must the system allow for parallel and simultaneous operation of the lights by both grips? | OD Paras 3.1.3.5 and 3.1.3.6 | Left and right grip shall be interchangeable with the intention that either grip can be installed and used on either side. Additionally, both the left and right loadmaster light grips shall control both the left and right red signal lights. Clarifying language has been updated in Order Description Para 3.1.3.5. | ||
| 28 | CLIN 0017 for Production Kit Installation if FFP and per OD Para 3.9.8 only allows for “reasonable adjustments…to the installation schedule” if aircraft are not available for one aircraft after another. Is it intended that the CLIN 0038 is to be used to account for labor costs when aircraft are available one after another? | OD Para 3.9.8 | |||
| FOPR CLINs 0017 and 0038 | CLIN 0038 is to be used to correct deficiencies that result due to the installation of the modification. It is not to account for aircraft installation labor costs. The Government recognizes the uncertainty of the aircraft nose-to-tail installation schedule and has decided to change CLIN from 0017 FFP to 0018 to CPFF. CLIN change has been updated in FOPR. | ||||
| 29 | Sub-factor 1.1 includes the requirement for the proposal to include a consolidated bill of materials. Request the Gov't consider changing this requirement to a Notional Bill of Materials. | FOPR Subfactor 1.1 | The consolidated BOM is considered to be notional and combines all the materials for each of the parts being proposed. Language was updated in FOPR Subfactor. 1.1 | ||
| 30 | At the end of Appendix G of the Order Description, MACM SOW 3.9.4 is stated as “not applicable”. Since this paragraph covers airworthiness, is the government indicating that airworthiness will be addressed by the government and not by the contractor? | OD Para 5.3.1 | Airworthiness will be required to be addressed by the Contractor. Language has been updated in the Order Description Appendix G removing the statement that the "MACM SOW Para 3.9.4 Airworthiness is not applicable." Additionally, Airworthiness related CDRLs have been added to Order Description Para 5.3.1. | ||
| 31 | At the end of Appendix G of the Order Description, MACM SOW 2.0 is stated as “not applicable”. Since this paragraph covers GFE, should the contractor assume the solution should be fully contractor-developed? | OD Appendix G | Yes | ||
| 32 | Does the Government intend to provide provisioning CDRL? | Order Description Para 5.3.1 | Provisioning CDRLs have been added to Order Description Para 5.3.1 | ||
| 33 | States “The loadmaster signal lights shall not connect to aircraft systems.” Subsequent paragraphs mention plugging into the ICS. Can you please clarify what is meant by not connect to aircraft systems? | Order Description Paragraph 3.1.3 | The cord connections will not plug into the ICS box. The cord connections will be located below the ICS box as stated in Order Description Para 3.1.3.2. Connection to aircraft power is expected. No MIL-STD-1553 data bus connections will be allowed. Lanuage has been updated in Order Description Para 3.1.3. | ||
| 34 | mentions (2) (left and right) externally mounted loadmaster lights. Can you please clarify what is meant by externally mounted? | Order Description Paragraph 3.1.3 | Design will be determined by the individual technical approach. However, the lights shall be located just aft of the left and right air deflector doors, just forward of each paratroop door. Language has been added to Order Description Para 3.1.3.7. | ||
| 35 | Should there be a CDRL for provisioning? | Order Description Paragraphs 1.1 and 3.26.5 | Provisioning CDRLs have been added to Order Description Para 5.3.1 | ||
| 36 | For production installations will the contractor have access to modify all aircraft at the given location (Mildenhall AFB, Kadena AFB, Kirtland AFB, Cannon AFB and Hurlburt Field AFB) in one trip? In other words will the contractor have access to modify all aircraft at Cannon AFB in one trip once the contractor field team arrives at Cannon AFB? Multiple trips would add costs. | Order Description | The Government recognizes the uncertainty of the aircraft nose-to-tail installation schedule and has decided to change CLIN from 0017 FFP to 0018 to CPFF. CLIN change has been updated in FOPR. | ||
| 37 | Is there a current system available that fills the requirements of this order delivery? Is there any GFE or GFI for this effort? | N/A | There is no current system available that meets the requirements. There is no GFE or GFI for this effort. | ||
| 38 | Does the government have a System Specification for this effort? | Order Description | MACM SOW Para 3.9.10 is not applicable to this effort per the "Note" at the end of the Order Description that identifies MACM SOW paragraphs that are not applicable to this order. | ||
| 39 | The paragraph states that "contractor shall be responsible for getting the contract field team, loadmaster signal light kits, and all necessary equipment, tools and materials" to the locations. Will any Government Furnished Equipment or Special Tooling for the aircraft be available for use by the contractor if needed? | Order Description Paragraph 3.3.2 | During installation, the Government will allow the Contract Field Team to have access to and use an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) power cart, an air compressor, aircraft stands, etc as needed. Language has been added to Order Description Para 3.3.2. | ||
| 40 | Row 9 states a Quantity of 2 or 0 in column “Quantity” but under column “Location Installed” it says 5 total otherwise only 3. Which column is the correct quantity? | Order Description, Appendix G, Row 9 | Correction made to quantity stated in row 9 of Appendix G in the Order Description. | ||
| 41 | What is the Over and Above process to add funding and how quick is the anticipated response to an O&A request? | Draft FOPR | To Be Negotiated as task arises and funding will be added at the time a task is identified and approved. Anticipated order modification within two weeks of approved task. | ||
| 42 | Technical Orders" are listed as a requirement. In Paragraph 5.3.1 (CDRL Table), no TO's are listed (only Tech Manuals). Need to list TOs as a CDRL if they are indeed a requirement. | Order Desription Paragraph 1.1 | The TMCR CDRL will be provided with the final FOPR release. | ||
| 43 | Please verify that "Contractor Facilities are only needed for kit production" means that contractor facilities will be required for none (zero) of the aircraft installation activities. | Order Description Paragraph 3.25 | Yes, installs will be at each base. | ||
| 44 | titled "Proposed Production & Installation Schedule." Shouldn't the word "proposed" be reserved for offerors? Suggest using "Nominal" or "Projected" instead. | Order Description | |||
| Appendix G title | The Order Description's Appendix G title has been changed from "proposed" to "projected." | ||||
| 45 | 60 Production Kits are listed in Appendix G, but these are associated with "57 acft." Please explain - are you purchasing 60 kits for 57 aircraft? | Appendix G | We are purchasing kits for 57 aircraft (1 TKI, 1 KPI, 55 Production Kits) & 5 spare kits per Order Description Para 1.1 and Order Description Appendix G. | ||
| 46 | The "*" (asterisk) in two of the "Quantity" columns in Appendix G is a bit confusing. Does it indicate that if 5 are done in one period, that 0 will be done in the next and conversely if 3 are done, then 2 will be done next? | Appendix G | Yes, either all 5 can be installed in one trip or multiple trips will be required where the first trip will consist of 3 and the second trip will consist of 2. Quantity a Hurlburt Field AFB for a specific period will depend upon whether the loadmaster light installs can be performed at the same time the aircraft is available for the CR2 mod. | ||
| 47 | The Note at the end lists MACM SOW paragraphs that are "not applicable." Please verify that nothing in any of those paragraphs applies as a requirement for this FOPR. "In particular, please verify that there will be no (MACM IDIQ SOW Para. 3.9.4) "Airworthiness Certification" tasks for the contractor in this FOPR. It would seem that anything added to the exterior of the aircraft (e.g. the lights) could result in the need to address and at least provide data in support of MC130J MACC impacts." | OD Para 5.3.1 | Airworthiness will be required to be addressed by the Contractor. Language has been updated in the Order Description Appendix G removing the statement that the "MACM SOW Para 3.9.4 Airworthiness is not applicable." Additionally, Airworthiness related CDRLs have been added to Order Description Para 5.3.1. | ***may need to add something in the Section L&M as a criteria and how they plan to meet/address the MACC impacts | |
| 48 | The Product Drawing/Models and Lists CDRL is incorrectly ID'd as "Sequence #B02X" - should be "A02X." | Paragraph 5.3.1 CDRL Table | The CDRL's in Order Description Para 5.3.1 are labeled correctly. Per the MACM SOW Para 5.3.1 the sequence number for each Not Separately Priced CDRL will begin with an "A." CDRLs that are separately priced will begin with a "B." | ||
| 49 | Should MACM SOW 4.9 (EVMS) be on the list of MACM SOW paragraphs that are not applicable to this order. While the MACM SOW paragraph is somewhat clear that EVMS only applies to orders that list it as a requirement, it would be worthwhile and helpful to note when it does NOT apply to a FOPR as well. | MACM SOW 4.9 (EVMS) | Language was added to the "Note" at the end of the Order Description identifying MACM SOW Para 4.9 is not applicable to this order. | ||
| 50 | Will you provide the TMCR or provide more specific Technical Manual requirements? We will need the TM-86-01 (TMCR) to determine what the tech manual requirements are: | Para 5.3.1 | The TMCR CDRL will be provided with the final FOPR release. | ||
| 51 | A bit confusing. Shouldn't the fact that companies have already qualified for Pool A, FOPRs count for something? Shouldn’t this paragraph give Pool A company’s credit for the fact they've already been awarded IDIQ contracts? The paragraph seems to bring us back to "square 1" in terms of demonstrating qualifications for FOPRs. | FOPR Paragraph 1.D | The IDIQ awards were based on a sample task, whereas order requirements could not be defined at the time of the IDIQ award. The sample task proposal and evaluation for the IDIQ contract limits the competition for the orders, rather than having full and open competition among any Small Businesses. The technical acceptability for the IDIQ award that was based on the sample task will not be able to serve as a technical factor for the evaluation of order requirements; therefore, the Government will base this order's evaluation on the informatoin presented in the offeror's proposal. | ||
| 52 | Talks about separate Tech and Cost volumes, however in the December 2019 Kickoff Meeting, you specified all FOPR proposals were to be prepared and delivered as a single volume with a very specific outline provided at the Kickoff. All teams have been preparing for this specific format. Why has this changed for this FOPR? We recommend continuing with the format you provided at the Kickoff 2019 meeting. | FOPR Paragraph H | FOPR only requires one written volume (Volume I). Pricing information (Volume II) shall be submitted in MS Excel format. | ||
| 53 | (Basis for Award) subparagraph B provides the government's approach to selection and it seems very unfair to give the lowest price offeror a chance to make corrections even before ever considering the other technically acceptable offers. If the lowest price proposal has corrections or even deficiencies, shouldn't the other offeror proposals at least be evaluated before you offer the lowest price the opportunity to make improvements? This approach does not seem fair and would likely be subject to protest. | FOPR Paragraph 2 (Basis for Award) | The proposal must conform to the FOPRs requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the FOPR instructions). FOPR Paragraph 2 has been revised. | ||
| 54 | Completely contradicts what was stated in subparagraph B. This paragraph states you "intend to award without discussions." This would imply NOT giving the lower price offeror a chance to make corrections. This approach is much fairer. | FOPR Paragraph 2.C | The proposal must conform to the FOPRs requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the FOPR instructions). | ||
| 55 | The required 15 page, page count for the technical volume may not be sufficient. We request the USAF to consider adding page count to at least 25 pages. | FOPR | Government has determined 20 pages for Volume I is sufficient and has updated language in FOPR Para H. | ||
| 56 | There are no detailed requirements for grips. (other than redundancy) Is it up to the contractor to design a style and function for the grips? | Para 3.1.3.5 | Yes | ||
| 57 | No specific aircraft light mounting locations are provided. Is it up to the contractor to determine mounting location? | Para 3.1.3.5 | The lights shall be located just aft of the left and right air deflector doors, just forward of each paratroop door. Language has been added to Order Description Para 3.1.3.7. | ||
| 58 | After the red signal lights have flashed for 10 seconds, what state do they go to? Do they continue to stay red or do they extinguish? | Para 3.1.3.6 | The red signal lights shall flash until turned off by the loadmaster. Language has been updated in Order Description Para 3.1.3.6. | ||
| 59 | On the Production installations, we assume that at a given location the aircraft will be provided nose-to-tail for mod install to preclude any Contractor Field Team (CFT) down time between installations. | N/A | This is a correct assumption so as aircraft availability allows. | ||
| 60 | We understand the Government’s intent to complete Trial Kit Installation (TKI) and Verification (Kit Proof) Installation within the first year. Although the Signal Light system may be predominately COTS so that the design phase will be short, we’ve often found that the long pole in the tent, schedule-wise, has been the development and reviews of the Technical Manuals. Per the TMCR, 30 days before each review the TO package has to be provided to the Gov’t. With a 40% IPR (usually in conjunction with CDR), pre-TKI, 80% IPR following TKI, Verification, and then Final TO review following Verification; the multiple 30-day review cycles extends out the program schedule. So technically the TKI and Verification could be accomplished within 1 year, there may be some NRE items (final TDP and TO development, final provisioning, etc.) that may have to extend beyond the 1-year basic. | N/A | Yes, if needed it will be addressed at that time | ||
| 61 | Based on the Installation Schedule, the Initial Spares aren’t provided until the end of Option 2. We would recommend procuring the spares early in Option 1 as a risk mitigation factor. | Order Description Appendix G | The proposed schedule for the production of the five (5) initial spares kits has been updated to Option 1. Language has been updated in the Order Description Appendix G. | ||
| 62 | On the installation Schedule, would the Gov’t be open to an alternate plan of using 2 CFTs (1 CONUS/1 OCONUS) to accelerate the overall installations? | N/A | Installations may be determined by the individual technical approach. However, installations must be based on the delivery of future MC-130J aircraft as well as aircraft availability at the CONUS and OCONUS locations. Delivery of final MC-130J is projected to be in 2024. Language has been updated in Order Description Appendix G. | ||
| 63 | Request clarification on the statement in Order Description paragraph 3.1.3, “… loadmaster signal lights shall not connect to aircraft systems.” Please confirm this excludes connection to aircraft 28 VDC power for the signal light system. | Order Description 3.1.3 | Connection to aircraft power is expected. No MIL-STD-1553 data bus connections will be allowed. Language has been updated in Order Description Para 3.1.3. | ||
| 64 | Will the Government provide adequate storage space for Group A/B kits, CFT tools, and other miscellaneous equipment at the various CONUS/OCONUS kit installation locations? | Order Description Para 3.3.3 | Yes, this will be coordinated with each location. Language updated in Order Description Para 3.3.3. | ||
| 65 | Will applicable MC-130J engineering drawings and associated electrical schematics be provided to the successful Offeror after award, or will the Offeror be required to separately obtain this technical data directly from Lockheed Martin? | N/A | Due to the proprietary nature of the TO's and drawings, the contractor will have to separately obtain permission from Lockheed Martin. | ||
| 66 | Are there any design/size restrictions for light mounting to the aircraft? | Order Description Para 3.1.3.7 | Design shall be determined by the individual technical approach. However, the lights shall be located just aft of the left and right air deflector doors, just forward of each paratroop door. Language has been added to Order Description Para 3.1.3.7. | ||
| 67 | For kit installs, including trial kit & kit proof with disturbed systems checks followed by ATP after the kit is installed, typically the aircraft are GFP to the contractor. Request clarification on this since GFP is not mentioned in the Ordering Description, and SOF MACM SOW para 2.0 (Government Property) is not applicable to this order. | Order Description Para 3.1.2 and 3.25 | The aircraft will not be GFP'd to the contractor. Refer to Order Description Para 3.1.2 for place of performance and Para 3.25 for facilities requirement. | ||
| 68 | Request clarification on how SOF MACM SOW 3.9.4 (Airworthiness) is not applicable to this order (Reference: *** Note: statement in Order Description document). Is the Government waiving the requirement to obtain airworthiness certification for this mod to include performing respective OSS&E analyses (stress/strength, electrical load analysis, weight & balance, etc.)? | OD Para 5.3.1 | Airworthiness will be required to be addressed by the Contractor. Language has been updated in the Order Description Appendix G removing the statement that the "MACM SOW Para 3.9.4 Airworthiness is not applicable." Additionally, Airworthiness related CDRLs have been added to Order Description Para 5.3.1. | ||
| 69 | Request clarification on TMCR since it is listed as CDRL A03A but also listed as not applicable (SOF MACM SOW 5.5). Can the TMCR CDRL be provided in advance of final FOPR release? Will editable copies of the MC-130J Technical Orders be provided to enable change page updates? | Order Description Para 5.3.1 | Clarifying language has been added in the "Note" at the end of the Order Description identifying MACM SOW paragraphs that are not applicable to this order. There is no Paragraph 5.5: Appendix E in this order; instead the TMCR is included as a CDRL in Para 5.3.1. The TMCR CDRL will be provided with the final FOPR release. | ||
| 70 | Reference FOPR paragraph 1.H.8.(3). Request clarification on submittal of additional pricing information “with the exception of the cost CLINs” Please confirm this statement is referring to the CRNF CLINs, and not CPFF CLINs. Will the Government provide “plug” dollar amounts for CRNF CLINs, or are they to be estimated by the Offeror? | FOPR | Language was corrected in FOPR Para 1.H.8.3 to remove "with the exception of the cost CLINs." |
The Government will not provide "plug" dollar amounts for CRNF CLINS. Clarifying language was added to the FOPR Basis of Award section.
| 71 | Reference FOPR paragraph 1.H.8.(3). Request clarification on the phrase, “for each major functional element specified in the SOW/OD”. The SOW/OD makes no reference to functional elements. | FOPR | "Functional" was changed to "technical" in the FOPR Para 1.H.8.(3). |
| 72 | Regarding additional pricing information, please confirm this information is limited to CPFF CLINs and does not include additional pricing information for FFP CLINs. | FOPR | Language was corrected in FOPR Para 1.H.8.3 to remove "with the exception of the cost CLINs." |
| 73 | Will the Government provide a pricing template in MS Excel? | FOPR | The format of the MS Excel price volume is expected to match the Work Breakdown Structure format as noted in FOPR Para 3.A. Pricing volume must include CLIN prices as well as total price as noted in para 1.H. |
| 74 | Request clarification on the term “phase-in period” cited in FOPR paragraph 2.B. | FOPR | Language was corrected in FOPR para 2.B to remove "phased-in." |
| 75 | Program Management CLIN X030 (Ref SOF MACM contract) was omitted from the CLIN table in the draft FOPR document. Request clarification if Program Management costs should be included in CLIN 0002 (NRE). | FOPR | Program Management CLIN 0030 to be added to FOPR. |
| 76 | Order Description paragraph 3.1.3.3 references “CR2 free space catalog” and Appendix G references a “CR2 mod”. In relation to the stowage pouch, can the Government describe and/or quantify what the free space catalog is, as well as provide any additional information on the CR2 mod itself? | Order Description Para 3.1.3.3 | This mod does not rely on the CR2 mod. CR2 free space catalog shall be provided by the Government; however it will require the download of a SolidWorks viewer in order to view the CR2 free space catalog. Language has been updated in Order Description Para 3.1.3.3. |
| 77 | Ordering Description paragraph 3.28.1 cites “CDRL A02X”. Should this be corrected to “CDRL A0XX” to reflect the CDRLs listed in paragraph 5.3.1. | Order Description Para 3.26.5 | CDRL listed in Order Description Para 3.26.5 was corrected to B02X. Per the MACM SOW Para 5.3.1 the sequence number for each Not Separately Priced CDRL will begin with an "A." CDRLs that are separately priced will begin with a "B." |
| 78 | Is a font size no smaller than 10 pt Arial permitted for tables and figures? | FOPR | Font size for tables and figures are to be no small than 10 pt Arial. Language has been updated in FOPR Para 1.H.2. |
| 79 | Please confirm “one-inch margin all around” does not include header/footer text. | FOPR | One-inch margin is required. Government has determined 20 pages for Volume I is sufficient and therefore has increased Volume I page limit from 15 to 20. Language has been updated in FOPR Para 1.H.1. |
| 80 | Are there any additional details on where the proposed exterior lights are to be mounted? Are there any preferred viewing angle requirements, etc.? | Paragraph 3.1.3.5 | The lights shall be located just aft of the left and right air deflector doors, just forward of each paratroop door. Language has been added to Order Description Para 3.1.3.7. |
| 81 | Would it also be acceptable to provide the redundancy by using multiple individual LED bulbs of the appropriate colors? | Paragraph 3.1.3.6 | Design will be determined by the individual technical approach. |
| 82 | There is no corresponding CLIN in the FOPR for this CDRL. Per the MACM contract, separately priced CDRLs should be captured as CLIN 0040. | Paragraph 5.3.1 | The data CDRL is Not Separately Priced, therefore it should be CLIN 0039 according to the MACM contract. |
| 83 | MACM SOW paragraph 5.5 states that the TMCR will be provided at the Order level. As this order includes Technical Manuals (CDRL A03A) governed by the TMCR, this SOW paragraph should be applicable. Further, the TMCR should be provided with the Order per the SOW paragraph | Paragraph 5.3.1 | Clarifying language has been added in the "Note" at the end of the Order Description identifying MACM SOW paragraphs that are not applicable to this order. There is no Paragraph 5.5: Appendix E in this order; instead the TMCR is included as a CDRL in Para 5.3.1. The TMCR CDRL will be provided with the final FOPR release. |
| 84 | Paragraph 3.1.3.3 refers to two pouches, one each for the left and right side. Should this be “….two (2) stowage pouches.”? | Paragraph 3.1.3 | Two stowage pouches are required per kit. Language has been corrected in Order Description Para 3.1.3. |
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