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AIMD Industry Questions Post-Solicitation Release 13 November 2011

3) Section L, Cross Reference Matrix, 2.1.6, (Transition) references PWS paragraph 15.0 when it should be 14.0 – Section L Reference Matrix has been updated to reflect the correct section, 14.0

Reviewing RFP Sections L and M requirements, the Technical volume 50 page count allocation is restrictive in meeting the Section L and M compliance requirements coupled with the ability to fully demonstrate capability. The Government has revised the page limit suggestions for the technical volumes as follows:

i. Technical Volume remain at 50 pages incorporating sections 2.1 (Management Plan) through 2.1.6.6 (Transition).

ii. Annex A incorporates Technical section 2.2 (Staffing Plan). The Proposed Manning Workbook (RFP Attachment 21) becomes an attachment to Annex A.

iii. Annex B incorporates Technical section 2.3 (Quality Plan). The Quality Control Plan becomes an attachment to Annex B.

iv. Annex C incorporates Technical section 2.1.7 (Small Business Utilization) The Small Business Subcontracting Plan becomes an attachment to Annex C.

13) The reference paragraph 9.2.2.2 states in subparagraph (e) “Provide calibration and repair support for all activities listed in Metrology Automated System for Uniform Recall and Reporting (MEASURE) format 310 including equipment at NASCC and NASK; on-site calibration support for large SE at NASCC and NASK; and liaison between sub-custodians and next level calibration laboratories.” Reference paragraph 9.2.3.2 states in subparagraph (h) “Provide calibration, repair support, and on-site calibration for all activities listed in MEASURE format 310 and ground electronics when not listed on format.

Will the Government provide a MEASURE report for FY 2010 so the Bidders will have the requirements for all activities listed in MEASURE for NASCC and NASP. This MEASURE data will also provide the Maintenance Man Hour (MMH) data for PME that does not reside in the NALCOMIS system since the majority of MMH data for PME calibration and repair resides in MEASURE. Without this data it will not be possible for Bidders to accurately bid the PME calibration, repair support, and on-site calibration manpower requirement for either NASCC or NASP. 3 MEASURE reports are being provided with this posting and will be attached to the solicitation with the forthcoming amendment (One for NASK/NASCC, NASCC and NASP).

14) Reviewing RFP Section L, subsection 2.1.7.1 (Strategies for using Small Business (SB) Concerns) ask for the Offerors to address their strategies for utilizing SB concerns. Section M, subsection 1.1 (Management Plan) indicates that the Offeror will be evaluated on their strategy for subcontracting and specifically for utilizing SB.

Section L only address Small Business concerns. Section M ask for the Offeror’s strategies for Subcontracting and for Small Business concerns. Are we to address both as indicated in Section M even though the Subcontracting piece is silent in Section L? Section L, Part B, subsection subsection 2.2.1 has been updated to clarify that subcontracting strategy should be addressed in the discussion of the Offeror’s staffing plan.