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| ATTACHMENT (9) - M67854-14-R-6002 AIDATS FINAL RFP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - 14 MAY 14 (Incorporated via Amendment 0004) | ||||
| Question Number | Document and Section | Paragraph | Question/Issue/Concern | Answers |
| 1 | Specification | 3.2.1.2 Target Acquisition Ranges | Because the new NV-IPM tool is specified, we assume that the implementation of the “Apparent Target Angle” and “Luminance Dependent Noise Scaling” corrections are desirable features of the new model. We note that the Identification V50 (and target size and contrast) listed in the Draft Specification are somewhat more representative of older 2009 and earlier NVThermIP models (or NV-IPM when run in “Legacy Mode”). Is it your intent to adjust the task descriptors to be more in line with the task difficulty fits of the NV-IPM calculation methodology? If so, what values do you plan to include in the next version of the Specification? For example, the NV-IPM help suggests that Tracked Vehicle ID is represented with a V50=13, dimension = 3.1m, and dT=4°C. | The task descriptors are called out in parargraph 3.2.1.2.1 for the thermal sight and 3.2.1.2.2 for the color day camera. The final performance specification in paragraph 3.2.1.2.1 calls out the scene contrast temperature of 5.5 degrees celsius, a jitter level of zero and a viewing range from the display has been provided. There are no changes to the other task descriptors. The final performance specification in paragraph 3.2.1.2.2 calls a jitter level of zero and a viewing range from the display has been provided. There are no changes to the other task decriptors. When using the NV IPM version 1.1 tool, the offeror shall go into the "legacy mode" and model the thermal sight using NV Therm IP 2006/2009 and model the the color day camera using SSCAMIP 2006/2009. |
| 2 | Section F | Table 1 | Request for Proposal, Section F Deliveries or Performance |
Page 41, Table 1 Please confirm there is no overlap in Performance years.
| The Government intends to exercise CLINs 0002 through 0015 at the same time after the completion of 0001. There may be an overlap for the production CLINs as per Section F. | |||
| 3 | Section H | H-6 Exercise of Options | Request for Proposal H-6, "Exercise Of Options" |
Paragraph 1, Table 1
| Please confirm that the program runs though Calendar Year 2024, with no overlap in Performance Years | As called out in Section H-2, the intent of the program is to procure all deliverables within 60 months from the date of contract award. The time period to exercise an option is called out in Section H-6. | ||||
| 4 | RFP | Amendments | Please clarify the amendment numbering for the RFP since they do not match between FEDBIZOPPS and the actual documents that have been uploaded. | Because a DRAFT RFP was released in FEDBIZOPPS, that system considered the release of the FINAL RFP as Amendment 0001, therefore, each subsequent Amendment will be off by one (1) number between FEDBIZOPPS and the official Amendment number in Block 2 of each SF-30, "Amendment or Solicitation/Modification of Contract." To clarify further, FEDBIZOPPS' Amendment 0002 is officially Amendment 0001 to the RFP, which updated Sections B and J of the RFP. FEDBIZOPPS' Amendment 0003 is officially Amendment 0002 to the RFP, which extended the closing date of the RFP and corrected the incorrect amendment number reflected in Block 14 in Amendment 0001 to the RFP. | |
| 5 | SOW | 3.7.2 | FAT is required whenever there is a lapse in production in excess of 180 days. Per section H.6 Exercise of Options schedule, the program will require a FAT to be priced for every performance year - is this the Government’s intent? | No, the Government's intent is to have no lapse in production. The Government's intent would be for the contractor to stretch out the delivery schedule for each production year so that there would not be a lapse in production in excess of 180 days. The offeror shall price the production year options as deemed necessary. | |
| 6 | SOW | 3.8.2 | Does the Government intend to have the Supportability Demonstration conducted at a Government facility on a vehicle? AP Hill? | No, the Government intends to have the Supportability Demonstration conducted at the contractor facility. The Supportability Demonstration at the contractor facility will be conducted off vehicle. For vehicle level Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) removal and replacement, the Government will verify this during First Article Testing at Government facility (Ft AP Hill or Aberdeen Proving Ground). | |
| 7 | SOW | 3.8.3 | What op tempo should be used to determine spares requirements? | An op tempo of 250 hours per year should be used for determining spares requirements. | |
| 8 | SOW | 3.8.3 | The ability to meet 48 hour turn-around time requires availability of spares and repair parts. When CLS is awarded, there is a lag between award and when spares and repair parts are available to allow achievement of the turn time requirement. Is it the government's intent to stock some of the IIP spares at the contractor? | No, it is not the intent of the Government to stock some of the IIP spares at the contractor's facility. The offeror is responsible to stock the necessary spares that they determine are required to meet the 48 hour turn around time. However, Section H has been revised to change the period in which the CLS Option CLINs (0028 and 0032) may be exercised. | |
| 9 | RFP | CLINs 2AA and 2AB | The due date for 2AB is tied to the completion of 2AA. Is it correct to assume they will be ordered concurrently? | Yes, it is correct to assume that they will be executed concurrently. | |
| 10 | Performance Specification | 3.2.1.8.1.1/3.2.1.8.1.2 | Only a maximum excursion is specified, no minimum. Should these requirements be MINIMUM requirements? Or should there be a minimum excursion specified in addition to the maximum? Or should it be specified as a value with tolerance- e.g. the excursion shall be 12.0+/-3.0 milliradians in each direction (left, right, up and down)? | The requirement should read; "The excursion of this mechanical boresight (coarse adjustment) shall have a range from 0 to +/- 18.0 to 21.0 milliradians in each direction (left, right, up and down). The performance specification has been revised. | |
| 11 | Performance Specification | 2.2.1 | MIL-HDBK-781 is called out as a referenced document however there is no reference to it in the body of the specification. Is the intent that it be used to verify reliability per paragraph 4.8 and should it be referred to there? | The intent is MIL HDBK 781 to be for guidance in developing the testing to demonstrate the reliability requirement. MIL HDBK 781 should be referenced in paragraph 4.8. The performance specification has been revised. | |
| 12 | Performance Specification | 3.2.1.8.3 | The boresight retention specification in 3.8.1.8.3 is very similar with the boresight retention specifications in 3.2.2.1.3.3, 3.2.2.1.3.4, 3.2.3.5.3, and 3.2.3.5.4. Is the intent of having both requirements with different retention values intended? | Yes, it is intended to have different retention values. | |
| 13 | Performance Specification | 3.2.1.9.1 | The video source options may need to include the FEP sight video and axillary. | No, the AIDATS system will not overlay any symbology over the FEP sight video and auxiliary. The AIDATS shall display the FEP sight video and auxiliary as received. | |
| 14 | Performance Specification | 3.2.2.1.3.1 | The specifications for image alignment (i.e. roll along the line of sight referenced to the TSM and DSM mounting interface) could be limited to one spec value since the fields of view of the sensor are accurately rectilinear. | Noted, the requirements for the horizontal FOV and vertical FOV shall be met. If your sensors are rectilinear, and they meet the requirement for the horizontal FOV, then they would meet the requirement for the vertical FOV. | |
| 15 | Performance Specification | 3.6.6. | The cleaning spray requirement refers to the system mounted in an appropriate enclosure. We assume the intent that the cleaning spray be applied to the LRUs while in their installed vehicle positions. Is that correct? | Yes, it is correct to assume that the intent of the cleaning spray test is based on the configuration of the LRU while it is installed in the vehicle postion. | |
| 16 | Performance Specification | 3.6.6/4.6.6 | The requirement for cleaning spray in 3.6.6 does not include steam jet cleaning however the verification method described in 4.6.6 include both water jet cleaning and steam cleaning. Is the intent for all components to withstand the steam cleaning and should that be added to paragraph 3.6.6 | No, it is not the intent for the components to withstand steam cleaning. Paragraph 3.6.6 calls out water jet and that is all the system has to meet. | |
| 17 | Performance Specification | Entire Document | Can the Government provide CAD Models for the Stabilized Commander’s Weapon Station (SCWS)? | No, the Government does not have the CAD models for the SCWS. | |
| 18 | SOW | 3.1.3.1 Program Master Schedule | What is the event which will trigger the LRIP/FAT and Full Rate Production Year 1 option executions? | A successful Milestone C will trigger LRIP/FAT option exercise (CLINs 0002 through 0015). Milestone C is based on successfully completing EMD. A successful Full Rate Decision will trigger a full rate production year 1 option execution. The Full Rate Decision will be based on successfully completing LRIP/FAT. | |
| 19 | SOW | 3.7 First Article Test and 3.7.1 Qualification Testing | For Qual Testing, is the intent to conduct vehicle level integration or testing prior to the LRIP/FAT option execution? If so, when should this be planned? | Yes, vehicle level integration and qualification testing will be performed prior to the LRIP/FAT option execution. The vehicle integration and qualification testing is planned for EMD. | |
| 20 | SOW | Section B | Does the Government envision ordering spares without ordering the full rate of production in the same production year? | Yes, the Government envisions ordering IIP spares (CLIN 0024) concurrently with the execution of production year 1. It is envisioned that the additional spare CLINs for LOGCOM (0033 and 0034) will be executed in production year 3. | |
| 21 | SOW | Section B | Production Years 1 and 2 contain CLS CLINs. Production Year 3 does not. Please confirm. | Confirmed, Production Year 3 does not include CLS. | |
| 22 | Systems Specification | 3.2.2.1.12.3 Automatic Pixel Integration (APG)(O) | Please clarify the paragraphs 3.2.3.10.3 and 3.2.2.1.12.3 Automatic Pixel Integration (API) (O). What exactly is this paragraph asking for in terms of performance to the thermal and day camera? | Automatic Pixel Integration (API) is an objective requirement. API is similar to frame integration except that it is applied at a pixel by pixel basis. API will increase the Signal to Noise Ratio. It will improve the imagery under poor thermal sight conditions (rain, low contrast, etc.) but will eliminate the smearing artifact caused by frame integration. | |
| 23 | Systems Specification | 3.2.3.10.3 Automatic Pixel Integration (APG)(O) | Please clarify the paragraphs 3.2.3.10.3 and 3.2.2.1.12.3 Automatic Pixel Integration (API) (O). What exactly is this paragraph asking for in terms of performance to the thermal and day camera? | Automatic Pixel Integration (API) is an objective requirement. API is similar to frame integration except that it is applied at a pixel by pixel basis. API will increase the Signal to Noise Ratio. It will improve the imagery under poor sight conditions (rain, low contrast, etc.) but will eliminate the smearing artifact caused by frame integration. | |
| 24 | Systems Specification | 3.2.3.15 Effects of the Sun in FOV System Operating | Paragraphs 3.2.3.15 Effects of the Sun in FOV System Operating and 3.2.3.16 Effects of the Sun in FOV System Non-Operating do not define the period of exposure to the sun. What is the period of time exposed to the sun? | For both 3.2.3.15 and 3.2.3.16 the period of time exposed to the sun is the amount of time it takes the sun to track across the objective lens of the day camera, which is dependent on the field of view of the system proposed. | |
| 25 | Systems Specification | 2.2.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications. | |||
| Using camera mounts other than GFE? | Is it acceptable to not use the GFE mounts and mount the hardware at an alternate location? i.e. at locations different than those specified in the RFP? | No, it is not acceptable to mount the hardware at alternate locations. The thermal sight shall mount to the equilibrator bracket and the color day camera mount shall interface to the cradle axel. | |||
| 26 | Systems Specification | 3.2.3.7 and 3.2.2.1.8 | Do the muzzle flash effect paragraphs 3.2.3.7 and 3.2.2.1.8 require that the objective (O) requirements be met as the objective requirements are currently worded as part of “shall” requirements for the threshold? | If the offeror proposes to meet the objective requirement of the muzzle flash effect, then it will be incorporated into the subsequent contract. All requirements or specifications described as "threshold" values or conditions (noted as (T)) are firm minimum requirements and if an offer fails to satisfy a threshold requirement it will be evaluated with a deficiency and unacceptable for contract award. For offers which include product performance descriptions which exceed stated thresholds, the successful offeror's performance descriptions which exceed any threshold will be incorporated into the resulting contract. The range of capability which lies between "threshold" and "objective" characteristics (noted as (O)) is the technical trade space available for an offeror to distinguish its offer from competing offers under the evaluation criteria for the applicable technical factor considerations stated in sec. M of the solicitation. | |
| 27 | Systems Specification | 2.2.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications. | When will the NVESD-ICD-101 Interface Control Document for the STORM SLX, NVESD ASP 100 Test Procedure for Advanced Signal Processing and TOP 63040 Thermal Imaging Systems be provided? Is the document 99-P53992D STORM ICD considered to be the same as the “NVESD-ICD-101 Interface Control Document for the STORM SLX” document? | NVESD ASP 100 Test Prodecure for Advanced Signal Processing and TOP 63040 Thermal Imaging Systems were released with the RFP. NVESD-ICD-101 Interface Control Document for the STORM SLX will be provided upon request from Marine Corps Systems Command, Product Manager, Tank Systems, provided the requestor meets the necessary requirements to receive these restricted documents. Yes, document 99-P53992D is the same document as NVESD-ICD-101 Interface Control Document for the STORM SLX. | |
| 28 | Systems Specification | 3.3.2.2 Color Day Camera Mounting |
3.3.2.1 Thermal Sight Mounting
| What is the material type and weight of the equilibrator bracket and day camera bracket? | The material for the cradle axel is AISI 4340. The weight of the cradle axel is not included in the weight of the day camera (3.5.2.2). The material for the equilibrator bracket is steel casting , class 115-95, ASTM A148. The weight of the equilibrator bracket is not included in the thermal sight (3.5.2.1). | |||
| 29 | Systems Specification | 3.2.1.8.1.2 Coarse Adjustment Day Camera | Is the intent of the GFE Day Camera bracket cams (P/N 13053485) used for Day Camera mounting to provide the Coarse Adjustment Day Camera function? | P/N 13053485 is called out on drawing 13048670. As identified in paragragh 3.3.2.2, drawing 13048670 is provided for informational purposes. Drawing 13048670 is titled Adjustment Bracket Assembly and is an example of an assembly that the day camera could mount to. The Adjustment Bracket Assembly (13048670) is not GFE, the offeror shall propose an assembly and deliver that assembly that the day camera mounts to. The cam (13053485) in the informational drawing does provide the coarse adjustment function. |
| 30 | Systems Specification | 3.2.4.3 Display size Figure 7 | Does the figure 7 Display boundary enclose all connectors? | No, figure 7 boundary does not enclose the connectors. It is permissible to have connectors extend to a maximum of 1.0 inch on the rear of the back side bump. The connectors cannot be located above 2.75 inches from the bottom of the bump. All connectors shall be located on the rear of the back side bump. If the back side bump is not required, then the connectors shall be located on the rear of the display in the back side bump area. The performance specification has been revised. |
| 31 | Systems Specification | 3.2.4.3 Display size Figure 7 | Can the Display space claim be adjusted as long as the solution can optimize the USMC designated location? | No, the space claim cannot be adjusted greater than figure 7. |
| 32 | Systems Specification | 3.3.2.3 Display Mounting | Where will the Driver Hatch Interlock be relocated to? | The Government is moving the Driver Hatch Interlock under another effort and it is our responsibility. |
| 33 | Systems Specification | 3 REQUIREMENTS | Which requirements are considered to be Key Performance Parmaters (KPPs)? | The offeror, at a minimum, has to meet the threshold requirements of the specification. There are no KPPs. Refer to Section M-2.1.1 of the RFP. All requirements or specifications described as "threshold" values or conditions (noted as (T)) are firm minimum requirements and if an offer fails to satisfy a threshold requirement it will be evaluated with a deficiency and unacceptable for contract award. For offers which include product performance descriptions which exceed stated thresholds, the successful offeror's performance descriptions which exceed any threshold will be incorporated into the resulting contract. The range of capability which lies between "threshold" and "objective" characteristics (noted as (O)) is the technical trade space available for an offeror to distinguish its offer from competing offers under the evaluation criteria for the applicable technical factor considerations stated in sec. M of the solicitation. |
| 34 | Systems Specification | Solicitation Number M67854-14-R-6002, Descriptions and Specifications Section 3, Scope of Work | Is there any contractor testing for system required during the EMD phase? | Yes, there is contractor testing required during the EMD phase. See paragraph 4.1.9 of the performance specification and paragraph 3.7.1 of the statement of work. |
| 35 | Attachment 1: AIDATS Performance Specification | 3.2.1.2.1 | Because the new NV-IPM tool is specified, we assume that the implementation of the “Apparent Target Angle” and “Luminance Dependent Noise Scaling” corrections are desirable features of the new model. We note that the Identification V50 (and target size and contrast) are somewhat more representative of older 2009 and earlier NVThermIP models (or NV-IPM when run in “Legacy Mode”). Is it your intent to adjust the task descriptors to be more in line with the task difficulty fits of the NV-IPM calculation methodology? For example, the NV-IPM help suggests that Tracked Vehicle ID is represented with a V50=13, dimension = 3.1m, and dT=4°C. | The task descriptors are called out in paragraph 3.2.1.2.1 for the thermal sight and 3.2.1.2.2 for the color day camera. The final performance specification in paragraph 3.2.1.2.1 calls out the scene contrast temperature of 5.5 degrees celsius, a jitter level of zero and a viewing range from the display has been provided. There are no changes to the other task descriptors. The final performance specification in paragraph 3.2.1.2.2 calls a jitter level of zero and a viewing range from the display has been provided. There are no changes to the other task decriptors. When using the NV IPM version 1.1 tool, the offeror shall go into the "legacy mode" and model the thermal sight using NV Therm IP 2006/2009 and model the color day camera using SSCAMIP 2006/2009. |
| 36 | Attachment 1: AIDATS Performance Specification | 3.2.2.1.12.3, 3.2.3.10.3, 3.2.1.2.1 (d), 3.2.1.2.2 (f) | Pixel integration is not an industry-standard term. What improved performance measures are acceptable to meet this performance requirement? How will the results be quantified and tested? | Automatic Pixel Integration (API) is an objective requirement. API is similar to frame integration except that it is applied at a pixel by pixel basis. API will increase the Signal to Noise Ratio. It will improve the imagery under poor thermal sight conditions (rain, low contrast, etc.) but will eliminate the smearing artifact caused by frame integration. If the offeror is proposing to meet the objective requirement, they shall identify the performance improvement that their API provides. |
| 37 | Attachment 2: AIDATS CDRL List | CDRL DID B001, B002, B004, B005, B006, B008, B009,B00A, B00B, B00CB00D, B00E, B00F, B00G, B00H, B00J, B00L, B00M, C001, C002, C003, C004 | Item 12 references See Block 16; there is not a Block 16; appears Item 12 should reference Blk 12; please confirm | No, the CDRLs are correct. Block 12 states "See Block 16". Block 16 highlights comments that do not fit in Block 12. |
| 38 | Section B - CLINs for quantity pricing | (Example) Item No 0017 Quantity 150 AIDATS PRODUCTION YEAR 1 (Qty 76-150) | Do you want pricing for a total of 150 units for this CLIN item or the delta 76-150? Will CLINs 0016 and 0017 be awarded together for Quantity 150 or only CLIN 0017 would be exercised for Qty 150? | The Government does not want pricing for a total of 150 units for CLIN 0017 or the delta of 76-150. Instead, the Government wants pricing for the Offeror's maximum Proposed Range Quantity for Production Option CLINs 0016-0018, 0025-0027, and 0029-0031. CLINs 0016 and 0017 will not be awarded together for a Quantity of 150. Only CLIN 0017 may be exercised for up to the maximum Proposed Range Quantity. See "Section B - Pricing Instructions to Offerors," "B-1 Stepladder Quantities for Production Option CLINs 0016-0018, 0025-0027, and 0029-0031," "Section M-2.4 Factor 4 - Price," and "Attachment (7), Section B - Description of Supplies Services" of the RFP. Further, the Government's current funding profile may allow for the procurement of approximately 100-150 units per Fiscal Year (FY16-FY18). However, the contract allows for the procurement of up to 250 units per FY, if additional funding becomes available. Therefore, additional units may be procured in any FY. Quantities to be procured will also be dependent on unit prices. No more than 400 production units will be procured over the life of the contract. |
| 39 | Overall | N/A | How much RDT&E funding does MARCORSYSCOM have available for AIDATS EMD? | The offeror is responsible for proposing their price for EMD. |
| 40 | Overall | N/A | When does the government intend to award AIDATS EMD? | Award is anticipated to occur between the end of 4th Quarter FY14 and 1st Quarter FY15. |
| 41 | Performance Specification for the M1A1 Abrams Integrated Display and Targeting System, 25 November 2013. Section 3 | 3.2.1.2.2 Day Camera Target Acquisition Ranges | Assumption is that the color day camera is intended to be a bayer encoded detector or other equivalent means to provide color differentiation in the image versus a monochrome camera sensitive to the entire visible color band. If this assumption is correct, there is not native support for color camera range prediction in the NV-IPM tools to our knowledge. Suggestion would be to report Range for each independent color band of the camera (Red, Green and Blue or similar). Reported range numbers will not correlate to field trials but would serve to compare various systems. | The AIDATS requires a color day camera that meets all the requirements of the specification. When modeling the color day camera using the NV IPM version 1.1 tool, the offeror shall go into the "legacy mode" and model the color day camera using SSCAMIP 2006/2009. The color day camera shall be modeled using an equivalent monochrome camera. The equivalent monochrome camera is defined as having the same average signal to noise per pixel and the average resolution per pixel of the luminance channel. |
| 42 | RFP | Section F - Deliveries or Performance (OPTION 0024) | What is the purpose of initial provisioning? Is it for initial installation or stocking the supply system? | Initial provisioning is for stocking the supply system once fielding to the units commences. |
| 43 | RFP | 3.8.3 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) | Would CLS carcasses and repaired units be expected to be received from and sent directly to field units or will they be buffered through the supply system? | The AIDATS LRUs requiring repair using CLS will be buffered through the supply system. |
| 44 | RFP | 3.8.3 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) | Are the CLS LRUs required to be shipped within 48 hours expected to be spares already purchased by the government and held by the contractor, or contractor spares purchased and maintained at contractor expense? | No, it is not the intent of the Government to stock some of the IIP spares at the contractor's facility. The offeror is responsible to stock the necessary spares that they determine are required to meet the 48 hour turn around time. However, Section H has been revised to change the period in which the CLS Option CLINs (0028 and 0032) may be exercised. |
| L-4.8.1.3 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) | No, it is not the intent of the Government to stock some of the IIP spares at the contractor's facility. The offeror is responsible to stock the necessary spares that they determine are required to meet the 48 hour turn around time. However, Section H has been revised to change the period in which the CLS Option CLINs (0028 and 0032) may be exercised. | |||
| M-2.2.3 Sub-factor 3 - Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) | No, it is not the intent of the Government to stock some of the IIP spares at the contractor's facility. The offeror is responsible to stock the necessary spares that they determine are required to meet the 48 hour turn around time. However, Section H has been revised to change the period in which the CLS Option CLINs (0028 and 0032) may be exercised. | |||
| 45 | RFP | 3.9.6 Installation Instructions | Is there any expectation of support for initial installation of units by contractor personnel outside of the training tasks required? | No, the Government is responsible for the initial installation of the units and does not require contractor personnel for installation. |
| 46 | RFP | L-4.7.2 Vehicle Integration | Can you clarify which drawing provides the electrical interface through the turret wall and provide if not already provided? | It is the offeror's responsibility to address how the thermal sight and color day camera electrical interface will go through the turret ceiling and down to the display. The contractor also has to address how the display/PFM will interface with connector J1 on drawing 11023F1031. The drawings that provide these interfaces are the responsibility of the offeror. |
| 47 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification, dated 13 March 2014 | 3.2.1.3 Tracer Visibility 4.2.1.3 Tracer Visibility | Can a specific ratio of tracer to ball ammunition be expected to be used at all times? | For the tracer visibility testing all tracers will be used. In the field the ratio is 4 ball to 1 tracer. |
| 48 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification, dated 13 March 2014 | 3.2.1.9 Symbology | Will weapon type be identified via external interface to SCWS or only selected via menu? | Weapon type will be selected only via the menu. |
| 49 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification, dated 13 March 2014 | 3.2.1.12 Operator Interference 3.2.1.13 Weapon Interference 3.4.1 Commander's Unity Window 3.4.2 Weapon Station Field Of Regard/Excursion Limits 3.4.3 External Sight | Can specific keep-out definitions be provided in support of the requirements in 3.2.1.12, 3.2.1.13, 3.4.1, 3.4.2 and 3.4.3? | No, specific keep-out definitions cannot be provided as part of the RFP. |
| 50 | RFP | L-4.7.2 Vehicle Integration | Can a top level drawing of the SCWS be provided? | Yes, drawing 12522220 is available upon request. |
| 51 | RFP | Paragraph L-2 | Please clarify what "Only one (1) proposal will be accepted from a single Offeror" means. | While each Offeror is limited to a single proposal, competing Offerors may be affiliates as defined by FAR 2.101. The RFP has been revised. |
| 52 | RFP | L-4.7.2 Vehicle Integration | Can a top level drawing of the turret ceiling (area of display bracket location and BFT mount) be provided for reference? | No, there is not a top level drawing of the turret ceiling available. USMC M1A1s will be available after contract award. The M1A1s are located at Ft AP Hill, VA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. |
| 53 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification, dated 13 March 2014 | 3.2.4.3 Display Size | Is the volume defined in 3.2.4.3 including the "back side bump" intended to include connectors or can they extend beyond that volume? If so, by how much? | No, figure 7 boundary does not enclose the connectors. It is permissible to have connectors extend to a maximum of 1.0 inch on the rear of the back side bump. The connectors cannot be located above 2.75 inches from the bottom of the bump. All connectors shall be located on the rear of the back side bump. If the back side bump is not required, the connectors shall be located on the rear of the display in the back side bump area. |
| 54 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification, dated 13 March 2014 | Table on page 42, line 3.10.1.4 | Should the table on page 42, line 3.10.1.4 now just read "Thorium"? | Yes, the table should just read Thorium. The performance specification has been revised. |
| 55 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification, dated 13 March 2014 | 3.2.1.12 Operator Interference 3.2.1.13 Weapon Interference | Will models of the SCWS be available after award to support illustration of mounting and non-interference requirements at CDR? | No, models will not be available, however, USMC M1A1s will be available after award to support the contract. The M1A1s are located at Ft AP Hill, VA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. |
| 56 | RFP | 3.7.2 First Article Test | If an additional FAT is required under 3.7.2 of the SOW, does that FAT require test of 10 units like the initial FAT? Would those units be included in or additional to the procurement option driving the FAT? Would all FAT units under this additional FAT section be subject to the refurbishment requirements of 3.7.2.1? | No more additional units than the same number of units required for the original FAT test will be required at contractor expense for a subsequent FAT test. The number of units required for any subsequent FAT tests may be reduced only if agreed to, in writing, by the Government. The Government would consider the reasons which triggered the need for a subsequent FAT test and any other consideration of value offered by the contractor when deciding whether to reduce the number of units required for subsequent FAT tests in response to a contractor request made during contract performance. |
There are several conditions referenced in 3.7.2 that may require an additional FAT. As stated in paragraph d "When conditions of (a), (b) or (c) occur, the contractor shall notify the contracting officer so that a determination can be made concerning the need for an additional first article sample, or portion thereof, and instruction provided concerning the submission, inspection and notification of results. Costs of the first article testing resulting from production process change, change in place of performance or material substitution shall be borne by the contractor." The Additional FAT may or may not be required in the procurement production options depending on the reason for the change.
No, the requirements of paragraph 3.7.2.1 only apply to the initial 10 FAT units that the Government is procuring under CLIN 0002AA. The SOW has been revised.
| 57 | Performance Specification 4.2.1.2.1 Thermal Sight Target Acquisition Ranges 4.2.1.2.2 Day Camera Target Acquisition Ranges | Verify through testing and analysis that the thermal sight is in compliance under the conditions in 3.2.1.2.1. Test Operating Procedure (TOP) 6-3-040 Thermal Imaging Systems shall be used as guidance for testing. The test data shall be used in NV IPM version 1.1 to determine the range performance. Verify through testing and analysis that the day camera is in compliance under the conditions in 3.2.1.2.2. The test data shall than be used in NV IPM version 1.1 to determine the range. | Transition from the legacy performance modeling software (NVTherm and SSCam) to the newer IPM may require adjustment of the modeling parameters to preserve system performance equivalency. The RFP calls out the same performance input numbers as the DRFP, but requires the use of IPM for modeling. Is the intent to have the IPM model run in legacy mode for equivalency? | Yes, when using the NV IPM version 1.1 tool, the offeror shall go into the "legacy mode" and model the thermal sight using NV Therm IP 2006/2009 and model the color day camera using SSCAMIP 2006/2009. |
| 58 | RFP L-4 PROPOSAL VOLUME REQUIREMENTS | The Offeror’s proposal shall also include a one-page Executive Summary briefly describing the overall approach of that volume’s contents and any major subcontractor or teaming arrangements. | Is an overall, comprehensive, executive summary acceptable? Included in page count? | No, an overall executive summary is not acceptable. Per "L-4, Proposal Volume Requirements," the executive summary shall be limited to one (1) page, but is not included in the page count of the Technical, Management, or Past Performance page count limitations of 65, 25, and 25, respectively. The RFP has been revised. |
| 59 | RFP L–4.3 Format | Each volume in the proposal shall include the leter of transmittal, executive summary, title page, and table of contents. The table of contents shall list sections, subsections, and page numbers. Each volume shall also contain a one-page executive summary briefly describing the overall approach | If a comprehensive executive summary is permitted, should it also be included with each volume? | As stated in Q&A number 57 above, a comprehensive executive summary is not acceptable. |
| 60 | RFP L-4.2 Page Limitations | The letter of transmittal, executive summary, title page, table of contents, table of figures, list of tables, and glossary of abbreviations and acronyms do not count against page count limitations. | Is the Volume Executive Summary limited to one page as in L-4.3 or unlimited as in L-4.2? | The executive summary shall be limited to one (1) page per "L-4, Proposal Volume Requirements." The RFP has been revised. |
| 61 | RFP L–4.3 Format. | Pages shall be numbered consecutively. | Is the requirement for consecutive page numbers for each volume or for the entire proposal? | It is for each volume. |
| 62 | RFP L–4.4 Submission Address | The proposals and all copies may be mailed or hand-carried, however, the addresses vary depending on the delivery method chosen by the Offeror. The Government’s preferred delivery method is for the Offeror to MAIL their proposal. MAILED proposals shall be delivered to the address and Point of Contact (POC) shown below. DO NOT HAND-CARRY PROPOSALS TO THIS ADDRESS. Commander |
Marine Corps Systems Command. HAND-CARRIED proposals shall be delivered to the address and POC below. OFFERORS MUST CALL AHEAD AS ACCESS TO THIS BUILDING IS RESTRICTED.
Armor and Fire Support Systems (PMM-114) ATTN: Ms. Eliana York 2200 Lester Street Quantico, VA 22134
RFP: M67854-14-R-6002
Phone Number: 703.432.5739. Commander Marine Corps Systems Command Armor and Fire Support Systems (PMM-114) ATTN: Ms. Eliana York 105 Tech Parkway, Suite 105 Stafford, VA 22555
RFP: M67854-14-R-6002
| Phone Number: 703.432.5739. Alternate POC for both locations listed above is: Lynn Frazier, 703.432.8709. | Is a third party courier (i.e. FedEx, UPS) acceptable? For the purposes of delivery, are third-party couriers considered Hand-Carried and must be delivered to the Hand-Carried address? | Yes, third party couriers are acceptable. No, third party couriers are not considered hand-carried. Packages sent via third party couriers (FedEx, UPS, etc.) shall be sent using the address below. The RFP has been revised. Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, Armor and Fire Support Systems (PMM-114), ATTN: Ms. Eliana York 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA, 22134, RFP: M67854-14-R-6002, Phone 703.432.5739 | |
| 63 | Performance Specification 3.6.3.4 Non-operational Ballistic Shock 4.6.3.4 Non-operational Ballistic Shock | The AIDATS components mounted inside the turret compartment, as installed in the |
vehicle, shall not become secondary projectiles after exposure to the non-operational ballistic shock event defined in Table 9. Verify through testing that the system fully operates during and after exposure to shock impulses as specified in section 3.6.3.4. Apply a total of three shock pulses in each direction of three mutually perpendicular axes. Peak amplitude and duration shall be in accordance with 3.6.3.4. During exposure in each axis, monitor the assembly to verify that intermittent operation does not occur. At the conclusion of this test, examine the
| assembly for damage and ensure that the system fully operates. | This section is listed as non-operational ballistic shock, but in the verification portion the testing is described as “verifying through testing that the system fully operates during and after exposure.” Is this an operational or non-operational requirement? | It is a non-operational requirement. Paragraph 4.6.3.4 has been revised to remove the use of operational. | |
| 64 | Performance Specification 3.9.1.4 Elapsed Time Meter | The system shall provide three time meters and shall be displayed in the sub menu: •Total cumulative time of power applied to the Day Camera •Total cumulative time of power applied to the Thermal Sight. •Total cumulative time of power applied to the Display. | |
| The cumulative time shall not be reset upon repair of the LRUs. | If repair of an LRU results in replacement of the active components, is the LRU clock to be reset? | No, the LRU clock should not be reset. | |
| 65 | Performance Specification 4.8 Reliability | Verify through analysis, demonstration and testing that the system meets the MTBF requirement of 3.8. The testing shall provide 80% confidence that the MTBF has been achieved. The reliability testing shall be performed over temperature cycling and | |
| subjected to SCWS weapon firing shocks per 3.6.3.5. | Please confirm that the government will be performing the reliability testing. If contractor is responsible for reliability testing, then further clarification of test methodology is requested. | The Government will not be performing the reliability testing. The contractor is responsible for the reliability testing in qualification and FAT and shall propose the test methodology that will be used to demonstrate the reliability requirement is achieved. | |
| 66 | Performance Specification 3.2.1.10.4 Reticle Color | The thermal sight reticle shall automatically switch to white when the thermal sight is in black hot and automatically switch to black when the thermal polarity is changed to white hot. The day reticle shall automatically switch to white when the scene imagery is |
predominately dark. The day reticle shall automatically switch to black when the scene imagery is predominately light. The system through the Menu shall allow the user to manually vary the thermal sight and the day camera reticles from black to white and vice
| versa. The system shall then stay in the manual reticle mode until the operator goes back into the Menu and switches to automatic or power is turned off. | What is the intention of the word “predominately” in this section? | More than 50% of the scene is a black, dark blue, red, purple, indigo or violet. | |||
| 67 | Performance Specification 3.2.1.10.5 Reticle Brightness | The operator through the Menu shall have the ability to adjust the brightness of the reticle whether it is black or white. The operator shall not be able to completely turn the reticle | |||
| off. | What is meant by adjusting the brightness of the reticle when it is black? | The operator shall be able to adjust the black level of the reticle through the gray scale. | |||
| 68 | RFP Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices ITEM NO 0005 | QUANTITY 3 UNIT Set Option CLIN for LRU is defined as one (1) container each for the Display, Thermal Sensor, and Color Day Camera, shall be performed IAW SOW paragraph 3.8.5 and P-Spec, and includes CDRLs B00G and B00H. See Sections B-1 and L-4.9.1 for pricing instructions. | |||
| FOB: Destination | Is this intended to be one container comprising an AIDATS ship set, or three separate containers (i.e. one for each LRU)? If intended to be individual LRU containers, is pricing to be separately identified for each container? | One (1) LRU Container Set consists of one (1) container for one (1) Thermal Sight, one (1) container for one (1) Color Day Camera, and one (1) container for one (1) Display. CLIN 0005 is for three (3) LRU Containers Sets for a total of nine (9) containers. No, pricing for CLIN 0005 is per "set" for a total of three (3) sets, as defined above. The RFP has been revised. | |||
| 69 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification, section 4.2.2.1.12.2 Advanced Signal Processing | NVESD ASP 100 Test Procedure (Attachment 4) | Are Test Criteria 1 and 2 requirements for the thermal imager? If yes, will these test facilities be available to the successful bidder at Qualification or are they expected to be duplicated within the contract? | Yes, test criteria 1 and 2 are for the thermal imager. NVESD ASP 100 is provided for guidance on how to test advanced signal processing. The awardee is required to submit and execute test procedures that verify their system meets the requirement for advanced signal processing. The contractor is responsible for performing the advanced signal processing test. How and where the contractor conducts the test (in house or sub-contracted) is the contractor's determination. | |
| 70 | Table L-1 states that Volume I is a 65 page limit, with NO limit on annexes only. Para L-4.2, Page Limitations, does not mention Annexes as an exclusion to the page limit. | Please confirm that Annexes do NOT count against page limit. | Annexes do not count against the page limits. | ||
| 71 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification | Paragraph 4.2.1.2 | MAY SUPPLIER DEFINE SPECIFIC SIMULATED VIEWING DISTANCE PER ANALYSIS OF 4.2.1.2 WITH LIMITS OF 3.2.1.2? | For modeling the target acquisition ranges, the offeror shall use a viewing distance value that falls between 3 to 19 inches. | |
| 72 | Attachment 1 - AIDATS Performance Specification | 3.2.1.2 Target Acquisition Ranges | Is it permissible for offerors to use the IPM 1.1 legacy mode for the purpose of estimating DRI performance for the thermal imager? | Yes, when using the NV IPM version 1.1 tool, the offeror shall go into the "legacy mode" and model the thermal sight using NV Therm IP 2006/2009 and model the color day camera using SSCAMIP 2006/2009. | |
| 73 | Drawing 13048674 | Entire Document | Is the design of assembly 13048674 final, or can changes be proposed for improved AIDATS vehicle integration? | The design of the Senor Interface is final, except for the opening for the cable(s) to pass through. The Sensor Interface is the responsibility of the Government. The only change that the Government has planned for the Sensor Interface is the opening for the cable(s) to pass through. The drawing currently shows an opening for the cable(s) but the Government will change this opening after the AIDATS contract is awarded and the Government can discuss the opening requirements with the contractor. | |
| 74 | RFP | H-6 |
CLINs 16-18 CLINs 25-27 CLINs 29-31
| The RFP does not specify that a condition for order of PY2 is for PY1 to be executed. In the event that a PY (i.e. PY1) is not executed, the option exercise period for the remaining PY's in section H-6 becomes undefined. Please clarify. | The Government intends to exercise all three (3) Production Years. Each subsequent Production Year will be exercised after the completion of the previous Production Year (i.e. PY2 will be exercised after completion of PY1). Based on its funding profile, the Government does not anticipate any breaks in production. Further, as stated in Q&A #174 from the DRAFT RFP Q&As, "The Government intends to procure approximately 100-150 units per Fiscal Year (FY16-FY18) but no more than 400 production units over the life of the contract. If additional funding becomes available, additional units may be procured in any FY, whereas, if funding is cut, less units may be procured. Quantities to be procured will also be dependent on unit prices." | |||
| 75 | RFP | H-7 and SOW paragraph 3.2.5 and 3.5.2 | The clause states that the Contractor agrees to provide the Government with no less than Government Purpose Rights in all technical data, software and related materials required to be delivered under A00C and B00J. It further states in the same paragraph “In addition, if the Government exercises its rights to deferred ordering of additional technical data, software and/or related documentation, under provision H-8 or DFARS clause 525.227-7027 which is not already covered by an existing CDRL, the contractor also agrees to provide the Government with no less that Government purpose rights in such deliverables for all technical data, software and related documentation obtained through deferred ordering with the exception of “detailed process or manufacturing data.”” Does this mean that in the event the Government exercises its rights to deferred ordering that other deliverables under this Contract shall be delivered with no less than Government Purpose Rights besides those specified in 3.2.5, 3.5.2 and A00C and B00J? Please clarify. | The deferred ordering clause, DFARS 252.227-7027, will permit the Government to order materials which are "In addition to technical data or computer software specified elsewhere in this contract to be delivered", so the potential materials subject to ordering go beyond those specified deliverables identified in your question. Yes, the operation of clause H-7 affects items subject to deferred ordering, and the Government seeks to obtain no less than "Government Purpose Rights" in all items delivered as a result of deferred ordering with the exception of "detailed process or manufacturing data". The DFARS 252.227-7027, H-7 and H-8 clauses are included in the solicitation because the Government intends to procure the necessary technical data and/or software and associated intellectual property rights (Government Purpose Rights) in those items to make it feasible for the Government to utilize support contractors to meet future requirements for life cycle sustainment and maintenance of the AIDATS units in a manner compatible with the other system components which AIDATS must be integrated with. Although the Government has undertaken its best efforts to specify all technical data and software items needed to accomplish this purpose, until AIDATS units and the pertinent CDRLs are delivered, and the Government has some "hands-on" experience with the AIDATS units, we can not be completely certain that 100% of all necessary technical data, software, and software related documentation have been both identified and fully defined in the solicitation to satisfy all future life cycle sustainment and maintenance requirements. The DFARS 252.227-7027, H-7, and H-8 clauses are included to protect against this uncertainty. Note that deferred ordering only applies to data which "has been generated in the performance of the contract or any subcontract thereunder". |
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