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Comment NumberSolicitation SectionDocument/Page/Paragraph/Line NumberComment/QuestionGovernment Response
11.2, 3.2.3PWS p 1, 12The requirements states"…that includes a mirrored RFSS at a geographical diverse location (in this case aboard MCAGCC Twenty-nine Palms, California). Question is where is the other half of the mirrored RFSS to be located?The mirrored RFSS may be located in 29 Palms or Camp Pendleton which are the sites listed in updated Pricing Summary attachment 5 and the updated PWS Section 3.2.1.
2PWS1.2 /Second Paragraph PWS Page 2There is no mention of providing OTAP, Logging Recorder, ISSI, or Baseline Audio Bridge in the PWS but it is identified in the pricing attachment.See updated PWS Section 3.2.1.
3PWS1.2/Table 1 PWS Page 2While the pricing matrix identifies the number of repeaters at each site for 29 Palms and Bridgeport -- it is not specified in the PWS. In addition - while there is a CLIN for "Other Sites" -- similarly there is no specification in the PWS of number of repeaters at each site.The updated pricing summary (Attachment 5) has been changed to identify the total number of Site RF repeaters and RF Repeater for each location. Refer to PWS Table 1-1 for the number of repeaters for each site.
43.2PWS Table 2The SU subscribers do not align with PWS page 41, Table 6.Table 6 has been changed to Table 8-1 on page 44 in the PWS with the updated SU quantities.
5PWS1.4.2 Contractor Roles and Responsibilities PWS Page 3Specifies that the contractor should develop a training plan for System Planners, Radio Technicians, Radio Network Administrators, Encryption Key Managers, Dispatch Operators, and Supervisors. This seems to be in conflict with the Training CLIN and Section 3.7 of the PWSThe training listed in Section 3.7 in the updated PWS is consistent with the training listed in attachment 5.
6PWSSection 3.2.1/Table 3 PWS Page 8The CLINS in the Table do not match the RFP CLINSPlease refer to updated attachment 5.
7PWSSection 3.2.1/Table 3This Table identifies that Camp Pendleton is to be fielded in FY15 before Bridgeport. No pricing has been requested for this base even though it is being fielded before Bridgeport. Please clarify.Please refer to updated attachment 5.
8PWSPWS Section 3.2.3"The contractor(s) shall provide and implement in a turnkey fashion a fully redundant RFSS solution that includes a mirrored RFSS at a geographically diverse location (in this case located aboard MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, California)."

Will this fully redundant RFSS be fielded concurrent to the installation of the Twentynine Palms RFSS?

At what geographically-separated location (to Twentynine Palms main RFSS) will this mirrored RFSS be?The mirrored RFSS may be in Camp Pendleton or 29 Palms which are the sites listed in Pricing Summary Attachment 5 and in the Updated PWS Section 3.2.1 as well as 3.2.3.
9PWSPWS Section 3.2.3Are there specific Operational Availability requirements for each mirrored RFSS?Yes please refer to the E-LMR Systems Design Specifications (SDS), You can request this document from MCSC_ISI@USMC.MIL if needed.
10PWSPWS Sections 3.2.2.7, 3.2.2.8, & 3.2.2.9Sections 3.2.2.7 and 3.2.2.8 refer to GFE trailers, and 3.2.2.9 requires a contractor-provided trailer with RF site equipment, but does not provide quantification of equipment/functions. What are the detailed requirements of these three "transportables" sections?In addition to the requirements listed in 3.2.2.16 it should be able to support a 12 channel repeater site. Refer to updated PWS Table 3-3.
11PWSSection 3.0The PWS provides a summary of each bases requirements in terms of number of sites and channels. Will the government provide more detailed site information (site locations, number of channels, consoles, and management clients, space and power)?Yes, detailed information is available for sites listed in GFI EMC2 Installation Survey Reports, Request these documents through MCSC_ISI@USMC.MIL if needed.
123.4.1 / 8.1PWS / Page 15 and page 40 / bullet 4GFE DoDAF Products - DoDAF products: AV-1, OVs-1, -3, -4, -5, -6c, -7, SVs-1, -2, -4, -5a, -6, TVs-1, -2. Will these products be provided for use by Contractors? Will contractors be required to prepare CDRL deliverables A004, A005, A006, A007, and A008 in DoDAF format?Yes, Contractor format is acceptable.
13PWS3.2.2.7, 3.2.2.8 Six and Twelve Channel RF SitesAre the transportables for Bridgeport? This is not mentioned in the PWS but listed in the pricing summaryNo, the transportables are for the sites listed in the updated Pricing Summary. Refer to updated attachment 5.
14PWS3.2 E-LMR WRI Configuration Requirements and Table 1, page 2Where is the GF RFSS? What functionality is required between the two RFSS's in WRI (29P and Camp Pendleton - table 1) and the GF RFSS?Please refer to Section 8.1 of the updated PWS. GFI EMC2 Installation Survey Reports and E-LMR Systems Design Specifications (SDS), You can request this documents from MCSC_ISI@USMC.MIL if needed.
153.4.3.2PWS p19Please define what a RF Repeater Suite is.Section 12.1.2 RF Repeater Suites of the E-LMR SDS. You can request this document from MCSC_ISI@USMC.MIL if needed.
168.2PWS page 41Table 6The total Quantities do not add up. What is the correct number?Table 6 has been changed to Table 8-1 on page 44 in the PWS with the updated SU quantities.
17PWSPWS page 41, Table 6Are all the first responder radios listed in Table 6 required to operate on the new system?Yes, All first responder radios are operate on the new system Refer to Table 8-1 in the updated PWS for updated quantities.
18RFPCLIN 2001/2002These CLINS specify providing a Solution Design and Fielding for "Other Sites" IAW with PWS. . What is the definition of "Other Sites". The PWS does not specify. Are these CLINS to be priced?Only the sites listed in the Pricing Summary Attachment 5 are to be priced. The sites other than 29 Palms and Camp Pendleton are listed in the Updated PWS Table 3-2.
19PWSPWS Section 3.9.2.d"A detailed explanation of planned “cold spare” components, modules and systems. These elements can be removed from or added to the system in their entirety but may be cached in a storage status at a central location or multiple locations."
Please quantify the provision of spares (field replaceable units) per base or per site, and define the storage being provided by the government.The spares will not be stored by the Government; it is the Contractor's responsibility to maintain the proper quantity of spare components to support the required operational availability of the system.
20RFPCLIN 0002/1002/2002 RFP Page 8These CLINS specify that system should be supported as part of "Fielding". However there is a separate CLIN for Warranty and Sustainment. Please clarify what type of support is to be provided under these CLINS.Please refer to section 3.9 in the PWS as well as updated attachment 5.
21RFPCLIN 0004/1004/2004What is the period of performance for these CLINS?The period of performance for the IA CLINS are in accordance with the updated PWS Section 3.4.4. and not expected to exceed 12 months.
22RFPB.3 Period of Performance RFP Page 11Identifies that the period of performance is 3 years plus 2 one year option years for warranty and sustainment. However there is no corresponding CLINS for these one year option years.Refer to updated attachment 5. This period or performance is the ordering period for the IDIQ CLINS.
23RFPH.4Identifies that contractor shall provide a 3 year warranty. There is no mention of one year options. Please clarify.Please refer to section B.3 of RFP_WRI and PWS Section 3.9.7.
24RFPRFP, page 16 of 61, "Attachments"Please provide the referenced System Design Specification (SDS).
Will the Government provide an additional 2 business days upon release of the SDS to accept additional RFCs after vendor review?Please request a copy of the E-LMR SDS. You can request these documents from MCSC_ISI@USMC.MIL if needed. The proposal due date is listed in the updated RFP.
25RFPAttachment 5 RFP Pages 3-9/ Attachment 5 Tab 1The item references in the RFP do not appear to line up with the item references in Attachment 5 Tab 1. How do the price entries made in Attachment 5 relate to the pricing entries required in the RFP?Please refer to updated attachment 5.
26RFP3.2.2.7, 3.2.2.8, 3.2.2.9 Portable SiteWhat the expectation for support for these transportable repeater sites while fielding? If it is deployed?Continued assessments and deliverables will determine the need for transportable repeater sites in accordance updated PWS Section 3.2.2.16.
27RFPRFP Page 60 Source Selection Criteria - Factor 5Please identify which CLINS the evaluated price is based on.All items in the updated attachment 5.
28RFPRFP Page 60 Source Selection Criteria - Factor 5The RFP states that the all CLINS including Option CLINS will be evaluated. The RFP does not identify any Option CLINS. Please clarify.Please refer to updated attachment 5. Only these CLINS will be evaluated. Also, please see the revised RFP.
29RFPCLIN structureIs it the intent of the government for vendors to provide proposal for design solutions and fielding/warranty/IA at this time based on the equipment information listed in the pricing list, then submit a change proposal with the solution design for any changes noted during CDR?Yes, provide pricing list based on updated attachment 5.
30RFPRFP / Page 49 / Part I: Technical Approach / Section 1 (a)Does the USMC require the Offeror to include all installations identified in PWS Section 3.2.1 or only those noted in the CLIN structure (MCAGCC Twentynine Palms and MCMWTC Bridgeport)? If all installations are required within the 12 months, what design criteria should each of them be based on?No, refer to updated attachment 5. These are the only CLINS will only be evaluated.
31RFP52.212-2 Evaluation RFP Page 18Factor to be evaluated in this section is not identified. Importance of factors also not identified.Refer to addendum 52.212-2
32RFPInstructions of Preparation of Proposal Content Section 1 (a)There is no mention of IA consideration in any of the evaluation factors. In which factor is IA being considered?Refer to addendum 52.212-2. IA is considered in Factor 1 - Technical Approach.
334.1PWS / Page 39This section references Appendix C. The PWS does not include Appendix C. Please provide this document.The PWS has been updated to reflect Appendix B.
34Attachment 5 (Pricing Summary); RFPPricing Summary CLINs 2-20 through 2-34 and 4-19 through 4-33; RFP Section 3.9.1 (second paragraph), 3.9.5, 3.9.6The Pricing Summary clearly distinguishes Warranty from Sustainment. Sustainment has specific services listed to be priced. However, these services are classified as Warranty items in the RFP section 3.9.1 (second paragraph) which references section 3.9.5 and 3.9.6 as the "minimum Warranty" requirements. Please clarify the desired services to be priced as a part of "Warranty" vs "Sustainment".Services in 3.6.6 should be priced as sustainment.
35SF1449;
52.212-1 Instructions to OfferorsSF 1449 - Box 6;
RFP 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors; page 45 of 61; "Submission of Proposals"RFP states different due dates for proposal submission. Please clarify if proposal is due either April 24, 2014 (per SF 1449) or April 23, 2014 (per Instructions to Offeror).See updated proposal due date on page 1 of the RFP and in the 52.212-1 Addendum.
3652.212-1 Instructions to OfferorsRFP 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; page 50; Para "Section 5. System Performance Verification Methodology"Please provide the referenced PWS Table 3-8.Refer to updated PWS Table 3-4 and RFP 52.212-1 addendum.
37Attachment 5, PWSM67854-14-R-4950_Attachment_5_-_Price_Summary_(V3_20140321).xls / Pgs. 1-2 / Items 002-10 & 004-10Is the intention to provide each base (Twentynine Palms and Bridgeport) with their own, individual logging recorders, or a shared recorder with playback capabilities for each base?Yes each location should have playback capabilities.
38Attachment 5, PWSM67854-14-R-4950_Attachment_5_-_Price_Summary_(V3_20140321).xls / Pgs. 1-2 / Items 002-13 & 004-12Please specify/quantify the requirements of "Subscriber Unit Programming". There is a reference to Table 8-1 in PWS Section 3.6.7, but a Table 8-1 cannot be found.Refer to updated PWS Table 8-1.
39Attachment 5, PWS, RFPAttachment 5 RFP Pages 3-9/ Attachment 5 Tab 1Can the USMC identify the mapping between the PWS and the items in these two documents?No mapping document exist for these items.
40Attachment 5Tab 1 CLIN / CLIN 001-3The list of CDRL deliverables appears to exclude A014 Design Review Information Package and A028 Telecommunications System Installation Package - According to the PWS and Attachment 5 Deliverables Tab both of these are to be provided for the CDR. Please confirm that these should be included in this CLIN.Yes these items should be included in this CLIN. Also see updated attachment 5.
41PWS 8.1RFP Page 40Please provide all listed GFI provided in Section 8.1 of the PWS.Request for specific GFI documents listed in Section 8.1 of the PWS from MCSC_ISI@USMC.MIL if needed.
42PWS 3.2.1, Table 3PWS, Page 8, Table 3Please confirm that the estimated fielding timeline for CLIN 003, MCMWTC Bridgeport, California is FY15 and that CLIN 004, MCB Camp Pendleton, California is FY16.Please refer to updated PWS Table 3-2 and attachment 5.
43PWS 3.2.2.6PWS, Page 11Section 3.2.2.6 Leased Site Requirements states “The contractor(s) shall perform the same work required in all subsequent section of this PWS with respect to the three leased RF repeater sites associated with MCB Camp Pendleton. Can you confirm that “all subsequent subsections” only applies to the subsections within 3.2 and does not apply to sections 3.0-3.2 or 3.3-12.3?Please refer to PWS 3.2.2.13 Contractor(s) shall perform the same work required in all subsequent sections of this PWS.
44PWS 3.2.2.7, 3.2.2.8, and 3.2.2.9 and Attachment 5 – Price SummaryRFP Pages 11-12 and all of Attachment 5Please clarify which CLIN in Attachment 5 that Offerors are to provide pricing for the six (6) channel RF repeater suite, the twelve (12) channel RF repeater suite and the Portable Trailer / Tower, which are all required in PWS 3.2.2.7, 3.2.2.8, and 3.2.2.9.Please refer to updated attachment 5 and updated PWS Sections 3.2.2.14 -3.2.2.16.
45RFP Form 1449 and Attachment 5 – Price SummaryRFP Pages 3-11 and all of Attachment 5The CLINS provided in the RFP pages 3-11 do not match the CLINS provided in Attachment 5. Can you update the RFP CLINS to match Attachment 5 or provide additional instructions on how to populate the RFP CLINS pricing from Attachment 5?Please refer to updated attachment 5.
46PWS 3.7PWSThe PWS Section 3.7 requires that “each training class shall be a separately priced line item.” Please update Attachment 5 to allow for itemization of the training as required.Please refer to updated attachment 5.
47Not providedNot ProvidedDoes the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number M6785414R4950 contain requirements similar to a current contract? If possible, please provide the current contract number. Or, is this a new requirement for the government?This is a new requirement.

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