STS QAs Updated 2.17.21.xlsx

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Stinger Training System - Request for Proposals (RFP) Federal contract opportunity
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M67854-21-R-0017
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United States Marine Corps

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This document contains a question and answer sheet pertaining to a request for proposal for a Stinger Training System. The United States Marine Corps is seeking proposals to deliver 33 Stinger training systems over calendar years 2021 and 2022, with delivery of three classroom structures in 2021. Key system requirements include simulating 50 friendly and 50 enemy aircraft, and incorporating components that closely approximate the weight of actual MANPAD components such as M-22 binoculars. Training for instructors is required only at the initial delivery site in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. The proposal response deadline was extended to March 2, 2021. Spare parts must be provided to sustain all 33 systems.

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STS Question & Answers
Question #DocumentSection/Reference Page #QuestionGovernment Response
1SOW/3.2.1.2Compliance to National Institute of Standards and Technology, B, 1)
Page 7 of SOWWill multi-factor authentication be required for a STS system that is designed to be a standalone system on it's own local network? (STS never connects to any other network other than its own internal local network)Multi-factor authentication is not required. The STS will not connect to another system, this is a stand alone system. It will not connect to any network.
2SOW/3.5.4Delivery of STS/
Page 14 of SOWIn Table 1, Delivery of STS, it states three (3) Classroom Free Form Structures are to be delivered during CY 2021. Please define what the Classroom Free Form Structure is. (i.e. The 12x12x10' ft cage for fixed training locations?)Please reference Paragraph 1.0 Scope of Work for definition and item # 2PC in Appendix A : System Requirements for STS : Physical Characteristics.
3SOW/3.6.5Instructor / Key Personnel Training
Page 17 of SOWWhat is the anticipated schedule for the training?Refer to Para 3.6.5. " I&KPT shall occur in conjunction with the initial delivery of the STS at the Schoolhouse located at Twenty-nine Palms, Ca.". Contractor will train Marine instructors,etc once at initial delivery and the Marines instructor,etc. will continue with training throughout the delivery schedule (Train-the-trainer Concept)
4SOW/3.6.5Instructor / Key Personnel Training
Page 17 of SOWAre we required to teach NET and OEM training in conjunction with each delivery location?Refer to Para 3.6.5. " I&KPT shall occur in conjunction with the initial delivery of the STS at the Schoolhouse located at Twenty-nine Palms, Ca." Not at each delivery, only at the initial delivery to the School House.
5SOW/3.6.5Instructor / Key Personnel Training
Page 17 of SOWIs it one class per delivery?Refer to Para 3.6.5 " I&KPT shall occur in conjunction with the initial delivery of the STS at the Schoolhouse located at Twenty-nine Palms, Ca." Only one class at the Schoolhouse.
6SOW/3.6.3Spares
Pages 14 & 16 of SOWThe last sentence states the contractor shall procure spare and repair BOM items as needed to sustain the 27 systems. However in section 3.5.4/Delivery of STS, page 14 it states all 33 systems (CY21 & CY22) are required to have spares block. Should 27 be changed to 33 in section 3.6.3/spares page 16?To enable ease of acountability and inventory, spares package will be included in overall configuration of the system. Yes, 27 should be changed to 33. See amended solicitation.
7SOW/Appendix A: System Requirements for STSITEM# 3SC
Page A-1Is the MANPAD Aiming and super elevation site picture overlay in the AN/PAS-35 thermal sight similar to that of the AN/PAS-18?Yes, they are similar.
8SOW/Appendix A: System Requirements for STSITEM# 3SC
Page A-1If no to question above, will the Government provide the MANPAD section of the OEM manual for the AN/PAS-35 that describes the operation when attached to the MANPAD?N/A
9SOW/ Appendix B: Technical Data Package Option Selection WorksheetTDP OPTION SELECTION WORKSHEET
Page B-1Will the Government confirm Tech Data package components exclusively include product-level 2D drawings, component lists and a software description document?All criteria are outlined in Appendix B in TDP worksheet.
10SOW, Sec J, Attach 13.6.3 p. 16Does contractor procure spare and repair BOM items as needed to sustain 27 Systems or 33?Enough for sustainment of 33 systems.
11Stinger Training System Statement of Work, Appendix APage A-1, Item 3SC, "O"Can the USMC provide clarification on the use of the AN/PAS-35 thermal sight? This particular optical device does not appear in the MCRP 3-20F.9.Although the AN/PAS-35 thermal sight does not appear in MCRP 3-20F.9, the use of the AN/PAS-35 is identical to use of the AN/PAS-18.
12Stinger Training System Statement of Work, Appendix APage A-1, Item 7SC, "T"Please provide clarification on the 50 friend/50 foe requirement. Is the requirement 100 unique airframe models or are block variants and livery considered separate aircraft?The requirement is for 100 unique airframes.
13Stinger Training System Statement of Work, Appendix APage A-1, Item 7SC, "T"Would the USMC be willing to provide a prioritized list of threats to be simulated?USMC will not be providing a prioritized list of threats.
14Stinger Training System Statement of Work, Appendix APage A-1, Item 8SC, "T"Please clarify the requirements of sections 5.12.1.3.1, 5.12.1.3.2, and 5.12.1.4.3 in MIL-STD-1472G?The paragraphs are considered stand-alone and explanatory.
15Stinger Training System Statement of Work, Appendix APage A-2, Item 1PC, "T-O"Can the USMC clarify the definition of closely approximating the weight of the A-MANPADS components, specifically, the M-22 binoculars?The M-22 binoculars are a commercial item and information is readily available via the internet.
16M6785421R0017: Section L.2.0 (g)p.45Section L.2.0 (g) requires a Letter of Transmittal with an OCI statement, while Section L.5.3 states “Do not include a cover letter” as it will count against the total page limit of our submittal. Can you please advise the difference between these 2 letter types?L.2.0(g) has been updated to reflect this is to be provided with the executive summary per L.5.3.A
17Proposal Submittal Extension RequestPage N/A, general questionCompany respectfully requests a 45 day extension for the delivery of the proposal to April 15, 2021.Proposal submission has been extended until 2 March 2021.

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