Attachment 4_Questions and Answers_27 FEB 2026.pdf

Attachment 4

USMC Tactical Radio Intermediate Test Sets

(TRITS)

M67854-26-R-5100

Questions and Answers

Q1: Weight and Size: Section 3.2 states the TRITS shall weigh no more than 102 lbs. and fit in a single ruggedized transit case. Does the 102 lbs. limit include the transit case and accessories, or is it for the TRITS unit only?

A1: The 102 pounds includes the transit case and accessories required to operate TRITS standalone. This does not include additional accessories required for radio Test Programs.

Q2: Power Requirement: Section 3.3 requires operation from 120 VAC single-phase but does not define maximum current draw. Can the Government specify the allowable current or total power budget? If not, should we assume a standard 15A circuit?

A2: The maximum current draw will be the standard 15A circuit.

Q3: Verification Approach: Table 1 predominantly uses Analysis or Examination for many requirements. Will the Government accept detailed design documentation and certified spec sheets in lieu of physical demonstration for those items?

A3: If the verification method includes analysis, then detailed design documentation and certified spec sheets will be acceptable to meet the specification.

Q4: Evaluation Weighting: Please confirm that absence of a bid sample results in an

“Unacceptable” rating for Factor 1 and renders the offer ineligible without discussions.

A4: The absence of a bid sample submission will result in an un-awardable proposal.

Q5: TPS Support: Will the Government provide one of its radios (AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-

158, etc.) along with design specifications and a TRD for TPS integration and demonstration?

A5: No. If you do not have access to government tactical radios, a commercial radio Test

Program is acceptable for evaluation. The commercial radio must be provided to the government

Along with the bid sample as part of the submission.

Q6: Power Supply Details: Section 3.7 specifies a 5–36 VDC source at 15A max, programmable via the system controller. Can the Government clarify: Is the 15A limit per channel or total across all channels? How many channels can operate simultaneously at full load?

Should vendors assume the TRITS run entirely from a single 120VAC outlet, or will additional power sources be allowed?

A6: The TRITS shall operate from a single 120VAC outlet.

Q7: Technical Data Package (CDRL 0009) (Q7-Q11) The solicitation references DI-SESS-

81000F and MIL-STD-31000B but does not include a completed TDP Option Selection

Worksheet.

A7: Example drawings can be provided at the kick-off meeting after award.

Q8: For commercial subassemblies, will limited design disclosure models and vendor/source-control drawings satisfy the requirement per MIL-STD-31000B 5.3.2.5 and 5.4.1.4?

A8: Yes, Vendor Control drawings are acceptable and will satisfy the requirement per MIL-STD-

31000B 5.3.2.5 and 5.4.1.4.

Q9: Are native CAD models mandatory, or are contractor-format PDFs acceptable when paired with vendor/source-control drawings?

A9: PDFs are acceptable alternatives to native CAD models.

Q10: Please confirm DFARS clauses for rights in data (252.227-7013/-7015) and whether

Government Purpose Rights or Limited Rights apply to proprietary commercial design data.

A10: The Solicitation includes both DFARS clauses 252.227-7013 and 252.227-7015. DFARS

252.227-7015 identifies the prohibitions on the Government use of the contractor’s technical data and lists the types of technical data in which the Government receives unrestricted rights.

Only DFARS 252.227-7013 uses the terms “government purpose rights” and “limited rights.”

Q11: Would the Government consider a Design Development Phase approach that allows incremental delivery of data and provides full data rights to the final test set?

A11: No.

Q12: Section 3.10.1 - Does the Govt plan to reuse the AN/USM-718A GRMATS cables on the

TRITS for the radios identified in the RFP?

A12: Yes. The Government may reuse the AN/USM-718A cables on the TRITS for separate TPS’s.

Q13: Section 3.10.1- Will the reused AN/USM-718A GRMATS cables be provided to the successful offeror to verify TPS functionality for the radios identified in the RFP?

A13: No, it will not be provided.

Q14: Section 3.10.1 - Can the Govt provide schematics/wiring diagrams for the existing TPS cables for the five radios identified.

A14: No, the Government will not provide schematics/wiring diagrams for the existing TPS cable for the five radios identified.

Q15: Section 3.10.1 - If Test Program Sets (TPS) for the amplifier suites for the radios are deliverables under this contract, will the Govt provide a list of amplifiers and identify under which CLIN the TPSs are to be delivered?

A15: RF-5833H, 7800M-R151, RF-7800M-V150, RF-410, RT2096 Amplifier – they will be delivered under the respective TPS CLIN for each family of systems.

Q16: Section 3.10.2 - Should all items considered "TPS Hardware" be included in TPS

Accessory Case CLIN 0011?

A16: Yes. All items considered “TPS Hardware” are included in TPS Accessory Case CLIN

0011.

Q17: Section 4.1.2 - Is it intended for the CDRL A017 TPS Instructions to be included within the

MIL-STD-40051 ETM, or are these to be delivered as separate documents?

A17: The instructions should be delivered as a stand-alone document with the Bid Samples for use during the Bid Sample Testing and Field User Evaluation. These instructions may be used as supplemental data for the COTS Operator TM in the future. Maintenance instructions for TPS hardware will be included in the Maintenance ETM in accordance with the USMC maintenance strategy.

Q18: Section 4.1.3 - Please provide details on what is required for CDRL A017, Setup and

Operating Instructions for Test Program Sets, as there is no Data Item Description (DiD) referenced.

A18: The Setup and Operating Instructions can be delivered in any format with the bid samples.

These instructions will be used in conjunction with any OEM TMs provided during Bid Sample

Testing and the Field User Evaluation for set up and operation of the system. Providing these instructions in a format that is clear and concise will help the users operate the system.

Q19: Section 4.2.10 - What is the intended duration for the Key Personnel Training (I&KPT)?

A19: Key Personnel Training will be for a duration of 5 days.

Q20: Section 4.2.11 - Is the I&KPT training a combined Operator and Maintenance course?

A20: No. The I&KPT Operator and Maintenance course are not combined. The courses will be separated, but within the same 5-day timeline. 2 days for operator and 3 days for maintainer.

Q21: Section 4.2.12 - Where is the I&KPT going to be conducted?

A21: I&KPT will be held at Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School (MCCES)

Twentynine Palms, CA

Q22: P-SPEC Section 3.5.a - Could the Government please clarify the specific interface required in this section, as defined by 'Industry Standard Communication Interface for Controls, Peripherals, and Instrumentation'?

A22: The intent behind this requirement is to ensure that interfaces are industry standard (PXI, USB-C, etc.)

Q23: P-SPEC Section 3.5.b - Will the Government please provide an Interface Control

Document (ICD) that defines all signal I/O for the 168-pin ZIF connector?

A23: No. The Government will not provide IDC that defines all signal I/O for the 168-pin ZFI connector.

Q24: P-SPEC Section 3.5.b - Will the Government please provide the exact part number for the

168-pin ZIF connector?

A24: No. The P-SPEC requirement is being adjusted to be a generic ZIF connector requirement.

Q25: P-SPEC Section 3.5.b - If the offeror has a commercial solution for the TPSs identified in the RFP, and delivers the required software and hardware for those TPSs to include cables for interfacing between TRITS and the unit under test, is it acceptable to forego the 168-pin ZIF connector requirement?

A25: The P-SPEC requirement is being adjusted to be a generic ZIF connector requirement.

Q26: P-SPEC Section 3.4.4.2.b - Does the Government agree the Deviation Range should reflect

Modulation Range: 0.1% to 100%?

A26: Yes. This is being updated in an amendment.

Q27: P-SPEC Section 3.4.4.1.a - Does the Government agree the Carrier Range should reflect

1.5MHz to 6GHz?

A27: Yes. This is being updated in an amendment.

Q28: P-SPEC - Section 3.4.4.2.a - Does the Government agree the Carrier Range should reflect

A28: Yes. This is being updated in an amendment.

Q29: P-SPEC - Section 3.4.4.3.a - Does the Government agree the Carrier Range should reflect

A29: Yes. This is being updated in an amendment.

Q30: P-SPEC - Section 3.4.19.d.1 - Does the Government agree the RBW should reflect >=

100Hz to <= 1MHz?

A30: Yes. This is being updated in an amendment.

Q31: P-SPEC Section 3.4.19.d.2 - Does the Government agree the RBW should reflect >= 300Hz to <= 3MHz?

A31: Yes. This is being updated in an amendment.

Q32: P-SPEC - Table 1 (3.1.a - 3.1.g) - Is the listed Environmental Test Data to be submitted as part of the Technical Volume page count?

A32: No

Q34: TMCR - 3.2.4, 3.2.7, Table A-II - Should the references to MIL-STD-40051-2C be updated to -2E?

A34: -2C or later is acceptable

Q35: TMCR Section 8.0 - What is the anticipated duration of the Technical Manual Verification

Event?

A35: The anticipated duration of the Technical Manual Verification event may not exceed 5 days.

Q36: Section L, Para 4 - Request a four (4) week extension from 2 MAR to 30 MAR allowing for adequate time to adapt and respond to any question-and-answer information.

A36: Government will allow an extension to 9 March 2026 for submission of written proposal and delivery of the production representative product sample.

Q37: Section L, Para 21 - Is the Performance Specification Compliance Matrix included in the 20 page limit of the Technical Approach?

A37: No. Additional pages for the Performance Specification Compliance Matrix can be separate.

Q38: Section M, Para 10 - What quantities for each CLIN will be utilized to determine Total

Evaluated Price?

A38: A random number of quantities will be selected as described in Section M of the solicitation.

Q39: Section B, CLIN 0002 - Would the Govt consider removing these CDRLs (A026, A027, A028, B002-B010) from CLIN 0002 NSP, given the provisioning level of effort is largely completed in the first year?

A39: No. The USMC requires all these CDRLs to provision and obtain NSNs for system sustainment.

Q40: Section D, Section F - The required packaging for all deliverables should be Best

Commercial Practice (Section D), or MIL-STD-2073-1 DOD (Section F)?

A40: MIL-STD-2073-1 DOD (Section F) is the requirement for all deliverables. Section D will be updated to match section F.

Q41: Does the Marine Corps have the rights to the control protocols for the radios, and would they provide those to the vendors for designing the TPS requested in this proposal?

A41: No. The Marine Corps does not have the rights to the control protocols and thus, will not provide to the vendors.

Q42: PSPEC/ Table 1, Pg 10: The table indicates that the method of verification for the environmental requirements is by analysis. Please confirm that results from testing will be accepted methods of verification?

A42: The Government will verify the environmental requirements by analyzing the vendor submitted environmental test data.

Q43: RFP/ Sections D & F: § D of RFP States: "all deliverables shall be packaged and marked

IAW Best Commercial Practice" § F of RFP states: "all packaging for the requirement shall be set forth by MIL-STD-2073 - 1 DOD Standard Practice for Military Packaging". Please verify which packaging requirement is the authority for this RFP?

A43: MIL-STD-2073-1 DOD (Section F) is the requirement for all deliverables. Section D will be updated to match section F.

Q44: What is the duration the Government will retain the Production Representative Sample

(PRS)?

A44: The Government plans to retain the Production Representative Samples for a minimum of 3 months.

Q45: What is the anticipated duration of the FUE? Please confirm that no destructive testing will occur during the FUE?

A45: The Field User Evaluation (FUE) will be one week. No destructive testing will occur.

Q46: If travel is required for the Instructor & Key Personnel Training, which CLIN should be used to capture these costs?

A46: Travel to Twentynine Palms is required and it should be captured under CLIN 0005.

Amendment 002 to the RFP reflects this update.

Q47: RFP Instruction L-21 requires Offerors to submit proposals via e-mail. As submissions may include CUI content will the Government please provide a DoD Safe link for submission?

A47: Section L will be updated to provide instruction for submission of proposals via the PIEE module.

Q48: In order to provide a comprehensive proposal that best addresses the Government’s interests, we respectfully request an extension to deliver proposals no later than close of business on March 16, 2025.

A48: Government will allow an extension to 9 March 2026 for submission of written proposal and delivery of the production representative product sample.

Q49: In order to provide efficiencies to the Government, please confirm if local DCMA can be utilized to Administer the resultant contract and conduct Inspection / Acceptance at Source?

A49: The cognizant DCMA for the awardee will administer the contract and conduct

Inspection/Acceptance.

Q50: Please verify which Volume of the Offeror’s response should contain the

Data Rights Table, as the RFP includes requirements to deliver technical data.

A50: Technical Volume shall include the Data Rights table.

Q51: RFP/CDRLS: Please confirm that the data rights assertion table will be excluded from the page count requirement.

A51: The data rights assertion will be excluded from the page count.

Q52: RFP Sec L pg. 78: Please verify if pricing should be included in Section B of the completed copy of Standard Form 1449 in addition to the Pricing section of the Business

Volume.

A52: Yes, pricing is to be included in section B which is part of the Standard Form (SF) 1449 in addition to the “Pricing” Section.

Q53: RFP SEC G: Please confirm that all shipments will made to the Hanahan SC address listed as FAR 52.216-22(C) indicates that the Government may issue orders to multiple destinations.

A53: All initial delivery orders are to be delivered to Hanahan, SC unless a contract modification is executed to change the delivery address.

Q54: P-Spec, Pg 10: Please confirm whether Relative Humidity testing is Operational or Non-

Operational.

A54: Both

Q55: P-Spec Please confirm that Vibration Limits testing is considered a Non-Operational test.

A55: Both Operational and Non-Operational

Q56: Sec L: Please confirm when the production representative sample is required to be delivered.

A56: The sample is to be delivered on March 9, 2026. See Section L of the RFP.

Q57: Sec L: Please provide the expected date/week of execution for the one-hour demonstration of the proposed systems basic functions.

A57: March 9, 2026, to Hanahan, SC – visit requests and security requirements must be made with Mr. Ryan Smail within 72 hours of visit (Ryan.D.Smail.civ@us.navy.mil)

Q58: P-Spec: The PSPEC states "The TRITS shall weigh no more than 102 pounds in accordance with the 2-person lift requirement in MIL-STD-1472H Table XLI". Please confirm this weight requirement applies to individual components rather than the entire system.

A58: The 102 pounds includes the transit case and accessories required to operate TRITS standalone. This does not include additional accessories required for radio Test Programs.

Q59: RFP - Requirement 3.2.b states that, "the TRITS shall fit in a single, ruggedized transit case that conforms to the requirements in MIL-PRF-28800G." Please confirm that the transit case weight is excluded from the 102-pound weight requirement in 3.2.a.

A59: No, the transit case shall be included in the 102 pounds requirement.

Q60: RFP: CLIN 0003 for Maintenance Electronic Technical Manuals has an ordering period of

36 months after contract award. How should Offerors accommodate price escalation in the event that orders are placed outside of the Year 1 Ordering Period?

A60: CLIN 0003 has been updated in Section B with an ordering period in the base year (0-12 months after award).

Q61: RFP: CLIN 0004 for Commercial Training Products has an ordering period of 36 months after contract award. How should Offerors accommodate price escalation in the event that orders are placed outside of the Year 1 Ordering Period?

A61: CLIN 0004 has been updated in Section B with an ordering period in the base year (0-12

Q62: RFP: CLIN 0005 for Training Products Development and Support has an ordering period of

36 months after contract award. How should Offerors accommodate price escalation in the event that orders are placed outside of the Year 1 Ordering Period?

A62: CLIN 0005 has been updated in Section B with an ordering period in the base year (0-12

Q62: RFP: CLIN0012 for Travel has an ordering period of 12 months after contract award. Please confirm that travel will not be required after Year 1 of the contract.

A62: CLIN 0012 is being removed. Travel is required for the Instructor & Key Personnel

Training under CLIN 0005 and under CLIN 0003 as IAW with the TMCR.

Q63: RFP: The Past Performance Requirements suggest the Offeror can complete parts I and II of the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). The Questionnaire numbering starts at IV. Please clarify what Parts I and II include in the Questionnaire document.

A63: See updates to language in Section L Past Performance paragraph “.

Q64: RFP: The instructions require the Offeror to provide a completed Questionnaire with the submission. Please confirm that only Parts I and II should be completed by the contractor and included in the Technical Volume.

A64: PPQ is not included in the page count of the Technical Volume. See Section L update to

Past Performance Section.

Q65: P-Spec 3.4.15.a: The Phase Modulation Deviation Meter specification of 0 to 100 radians may be derived from the legacy GRMATS requirement. This requirement was determined to be in error, and a waiver was issued to adjust the spec to 10 rad. Is 100 rad. accurate?

A65: This will be resolved in an amendment. This should be 10 rad.

Q66: P-Spec 3.4.20.b: The Internal Reference Oscillator accuracy spec is 0.01ppm per year. This is typically specified as either "aging" or stability vs. temperature. The unit of measure that is listed appears to be aging, but the value of 0.01 is very unusual for an aging requirement. Is this requirement accurate?

A66: This will be addressed in an amendment. This assumption is correct that it should be ‘aging’ and the specification will be modified to 0.1 ppm/year.

Q67: P-Spec Sec L: Can a single offer provide two different product solutions consisting of the same functional system in two alternative physical configurations?

A67: No. Per Section L paragraph 10 “offerors shall not submit more than one (1) offer in response to this solicitation.”

Q68: The current RFQ includes detailed requirements that were not part of the earlier market survey, and the additional time will allow us to fully address those new items. Could the government grant a two-week extension to the submission deadline?

A68: Government will allow an extension to 9 March 2026 for submission of written proposal and delivery of the production representative product sample.

Q69: P-Spec/Pg 5, sec 3.2.a: Our customized solution may approach 102 lb. depending on clarification of requirements posed in this document. If the total weight exceeds 102 lbs., will the government accept transportation aids (for example, a rolling transit case) or modular, multiple transit cases as alternatives that address end-user transportability needs.

A69: No. The 102 pounds includes the transit case and accessories required to operate TRITS standalone. This does not include additional accessories required for radio Test Programs.

Q70: P-Spec/Pg 5, sec 3.4.2: Can the government share the intended measurements/applications that are driving the oscilloscope specifications that have been added to the solicitation?

A70: The intended use behind the Oscilloscope inclusion is to provide Marines with additional troubleshooting options.

Q71: P-Spec/Pg 6, sec 3.4.4: We understand from a previous market survey that all modulated analog signals are up to 3GHz, and digital signals are up to 6GHz. Is 6000GHz a typo? What is the requirement for analog and digital signals?

A71: This will be resolved in an amendment. 6000GHz is a typo and it should state 6GHz.

Q72: P-Spec/Pg 6, sec 3.4.4 and 3.4.7: It is our understanding that all military radios currently in inventory requires a TPS operate below 3GHz. What’s the intended application for modulation and demodulation up to 6GHz?

A72: The intended application for modulation and demodulation up to 6GHZ are for

Future ground radios

Q73: P-Spec/Pg 7, sec 3.4.8d(2): Our square wave is created by integrating the sine wave. While the sine wave can reach 20kHz, the square wave has a lower upper frequency limit. Would the government accept a revised square-wave upper limit of 4 KHz?

A73: It depends on the vendor’s testing methodology. If it satisfies the testing requirements the

Government is willing to entertain an alternative square wave limit.

Q74: P-Spec/Pg 7, sec 3.4.9: Is a 3GHz frequency counter and error meter acceptable considering all radios operate below 3GHz?

A74: No, there is a 6 GHz requirement.

Q75: P-Spec/Pg 7, sec 3.4.13: What is driving the overall frequency range here?

A75: The harmonics from a modulated signal.

Q76: P-Spec/Pg 7, sec 3.4.14: Is the Government open to a lower frequency coverage since all radios have much less audio bandwidth (<2KHz)

A76: No. The Government is not open to a lower frequency coverage.

Q77: P-Spec/Pg 8, sec 3.4.18: Would the government be open to seeing value trade-offs of a 3Ghz

RF power meter versus a 6GHz model?

A77: No. The requirement is for a 6GHz model.

Q78: P-Spec/Pg 9, sec 3.4.19: Would the government be open to see value trade-offs of a 3GHz

RF spectrum analyzer versus a 6GHz model?

A78: No. No. The requirement is for a 6GHz model.

Q79: P-Spec/Pg 9, sec 3.4.20: The “0.01 ppm/year” figure appears to be aging requirement rather than absolute accuracy. Please confirm the intended accuracy requirement.

A79: This will be resolved in an amendment. This is correct that it should be an aging requirement.

Q80: P-Spec/Pg 9, sec 3.5: Since we have no access to the details of this ZIF connector, Could the government clarify the intended purpose of the ZIF connector and usage of each pin?

A80: The ZIF should be utilized to limit the number of cables/connections from the DUT to the tester. The purpose of each connector will be dependent on the vendor’s system design.

Q81: P-Spec/Pg 9, sec 3.5: Additionally, if an alternative interface/method is available to connect the DUT with the test set that meets all functional requirements, would that be considered acceptable?

A81: Yes, it would be considered acceptable if it meets all requirements.

Q82: P-Spec/Pg 9, sec 3.7: The specification lists maximum voltage 36 V and maximum current

15 A, but not simultaneous power. The maximum power output depends on the power consumption of the radio. What’s the maximum output power (watts) for the power supply?

A82: The maximum output power is 540 Watts

Q83: Which government agency will this contract be administered by?

A83: Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).

Q84: P-Spec/ Sec 3.4.4.3 Phase Modulation: PM deviation of 100 radians. Is this a mistake and should really be 10 radians. The bandwidth needed to support 100 radians, and the rate exceed the requirements. This was previously addressed in the GRMATS program and reduced to 10 radians via spec relaxation.

A84: This will be fixed in an amendment. This should be 10 rad.

Q85: P-Spec/ Sec 3.4.20 Internal Ref Oscillator: The time base stability of 0.01ppm/year.

Is this a mistake. Time base stability is usually specified in 2 parts:

a. Stability over temperature which 0.01ppm is a valid spec

b. Aging which is more in the order of 0.1ppm per year.

There is not commercially available OCXO that would meet 0.01 ppm /year aging specs.

A85: This will be resolved in an amendment. This requirement should have stated “aging 0.1 ppm/year.”

Q86: CDRLs A001-002 / A004-005: The DID version listed in the RFP is not the latest version.

Please confirm the version in the RFP is the governing document. Please also confirm the DID’s referenced are correct.

A86: The DIDs listed in the CDRLs or newer DIDs are acceptable.

Q87: CDRL A006: DI-IPSC-81442A Software Version Description (SVD) is referenced for this

CDRL. Is this the correct DID?

A87: Yes.

Q88: CDRL A010: The SOW and CDRL attachment call out different versions, please clarify and confirm which version governs.

A88: The Tech Manual format is at the discretion of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Q89: CDRL A011: Is MIL-STD-40051-2C the governing doc for all manuals CDRLS (11-16)?

DID listed in the OMB No. 0704-0188 form call out differing DIDs.

A89: MIL-STD-40051-2C should be used instead of the DIDs.

Q90: CDRLs A013 – 016: References within the DID call out references that do not exist.

References DI-TMSS-81678A and 81679A do not exist, only DI-DRPR-81678 and DI-DRPR-

81679 were found. Please clarify and confirm which DIDs govern.

A90: MIL-STD-40051-2C should be used instead of the DIDs.

Q91: CDRL A021: DID version listed in the RFP is not the latest version. Did the USMC want to use the latest version.

A91: The DID listed in the CDRL or a newer DID is acceptable.

Q92: CDRL A025: The reference DID has been withdrawn and replaced by ISO/IEC 17025.

Please clarify and confirm the DID that governs.

A92: Please use the ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Q93: CDRL B001: DID version listed in the RFP is not the latest version. Please clarify and confirm which version governs.

A93: The DID listed in the CDRL or a newer DID is acceptable.

Q94: Which CLINs does the “Allowed per order” and Government Minimum/Maximum to order apply to?

A94: All CLINs are applied.

Q95: Is it allowable for a startup company that does not have industry experience to use its employees’ industry experience for past performance portion of the RFP?

A95: No. Per Section M and FAR 15.305a (2)(iv) offerors with no past performance may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Offeror will be determined to have

“unknown” past performance. This is considered acceptable.