DRAFT_CDL_SRQ_RFP_Q A.docx

COMMON DATA LINK (CDL) SRQ-4 REQUIREMENT

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO DRAFT SOLICITATION N00019-16-R-3001

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Below is the Government’s response to potential Offerors questions and comments to draft solicitation N00019-16-R-3001 provided to the public on 19 July 2016 received through August 19, 2016. The deadline for receiving questions, regarding the Draft RFP for CDL SRQ-4 requirement was August 19, 2016.

The Government may have received similar questions from potential Offerors. In an effort to provide comprehensive responses, the Government has summarized the questions to capture all aspects of questions and comments covering the same subject matter. If a potential Offeror believes that his/her question was not adequately addressed, please contact Kathy Camm, Contract Specialist at kathy.camm@navy.mil.

Offerors are reminded that the final RFP defines the requirement, and that offerors should propose in accordance with the final RFP when released. If the potential Offeror identifies a requirement in the final RFP that they believe conflicts with the Government response below, the final RFP is the controlling document. However, offerors are requested to notify Kathy Camm at the above email address of these conflicts.

A. DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) QUESTIONS

(Q1) QUESTION/COMMENT: Contractor recommends removal of DFAR 252.227-7027 – Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software

(A1) ANSWER: In accordance with DFAR 227.7103-8(b), this clause will remain in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

(Q2) QUESTION/COMMENT: Contractor recommends removal of FAR 52.227-3 – Patent Indemnity (A2) ANSWER: In accordance with FAR 27.201-2(c)(1), this clause will remain in the RFP.

(Q3) QUESTION/COMMENT: Contractor recommends adding FAR 52.228-7 Insurance – Liability to Third Persons (A3) ANSWER: In accordance with FAR 28.311-1, this clause only pertains to cost type contracts, so it will not be included in the RFP.

B. STATEMENT OF WORK QUESTIONS

(Q1) QUESTION/COMMENT: “The document 'Att (01) SOW for SRQ-4,' section 3.4.3” indicates that all drawings and drawing revisions necessary to produce the AN/SRQ-4 shall be delivered regardless of the maintenance concept. Additionally, section 3.3.7.1 says, 'The Contractor shall develop and deliver BOM for all WRAs, SRQs (typographical error should say SRAs), Assemblies, Components and COTS delivered in accordance with CDRL LR0B.' Preparation and delivery of a technical data package with asserted data rights is a time consuming and expensive effort. Contractor would recommend review and analysis of the specific data needed by the Navy to support.”

(A1) ANSWER: NAVAIR has reviewed the Statement of Work (SOW) paragraphs and corresponding CDRLs. Please see final Request for Proposal for updates to paragraphs 3.3.7.1 and 3.4.3 and CDRL SE02.