Amendment_2_Attachment_J_5_Bidder's_Questions_and_Responses_20130827.pdf

Attachment J-5, Bidders' Questions and Responses

ITEM

No Document Name/Date Page # Section / Paragraph Question / Comment Government Response

Manufacturing Plan, Process and Technologies

Section M 2.2.1 -

2.2.6 Customer’s Section M was incorrectly numbered for these elements, and this should be brought to their attention

Yes. The section M numbering has been be changed to reflect the following: (See Amendment)

Software Development 2.1.10

Drawings 2.1.11

System/Subsystem Spec 2.1.12

Weight Estimate 2.1.13

Spares 2.1.14

MTEPP 2.1.15

(UISS) Unclassified

Material Items 261-273 Bidders Library

Within the Unclassified CD, the government provides a series of drawings concerning the MIW boat. In order to facilitate preparation of bidder’s packages for boat builders given the compressed schedule of the proposal period, we request the following government data:

See below.

We request all 2D drawings in their native format or .dxf and all 3D models in either their native format or .step that supported the creation of the following drawings:

a. USSV-MIW 101-5108137 Outbd Plan Profile

b. USSV-MIW 101-5108138 Gen Arr Plan Profile

c. USSV-MIW 101-5108139 Hull Con Details

d. USSV-MIW 101-5108140 Deck Con

e. USSV-MIW 101-5108141 Machinery Arr

f. USSV-MIW 101-5108142 Piping Sys

g. USSV-MIW 101-5108143 Misc Details

h. USSV-MIW 101-5108144 Hoisting Arr

i. USSV-MIW 101-5108145 Arch Arr Details

j. USSV-MIW 101-5108148 BCS Electrical

k. USSV-MIW 101-5108150 PSE Schematic

l. USSV-MIW 101-5108151 PSE Fabrication

(UISS) Unclassified

Material Items 261-273 Bidders Library

We would like the government to provide a detailed weight listing for the MIW boat and the specific respective weight conditions under which that was measured.

Yes, this item was provided in the Bidder's Library (Item 274-

MCM USV Wt LCS Config.)

(UISS) Unclassified

Material Items 261-273 Bidders Library

Can the government provide any test reports or analysis reports that detail the speed/power performance of the MIW boat and the specific respective weight conditions under which that was measured?

Yes, this item was provided in the Bidder's Library (Item 297-

NSWCCD-23-TM-2008-44.)

(UISS) Unclassified

Material Items 261-273 Bidders Library

Can the government provide a copy of the most recent inclining experiment report for the MIW boat to include loading conditions and associated VCG and

LCG?

No, this information will not be provided.

(UISS) Unclassified

Material Items 261-273 Bidders Library We request that a lines plan for the MIW boat hullformbe provided.

Yes, the MIW boat hull form will be provided in the Bidder's

Library as "300-USSV-MIW 101-5108135 Hull Lines And

Offsets" on CD. Companies that previously received the

Unclassified Material CD will be mailed this second CD.

(UISS) Unclassified

Material Items 261-273 Bidders Library We request that the government provide Hydrostatic Curves of Form for the MIW boat.

No, hydrostatic curves of form will not be provided. These can be calculated from the provided weight report and hull lines.

(UISS) Unclassified

Material

Items 261-

Bidders Library We would also like the government to provide Cross Curves of Stability for the MIW boat.

No, cross curves of stability will not be provided. These can be calculated from the provided weight report and hull lines.

(UISS) Unclassified

Material

Items 261-

Bidders Library Please include any trailer drawings and models that exist for the MIW boat. No, this information will not be provided.

(UISS) Unclassified

Material

27-

NAVSEACO

MBATSYSEN

GSTA Rpt No

6660-99.pdf

Bidders Library The listed document contains a typo and need to be changed from Rpt No 6660-90.pdf to Rpt No 6660-99.pdf. Pages 2,3,26, and 27 are also missing from this pdf.

Yes. The version with all the pages will be provided on CD.

Companies that previously received the Unclassified Material

CD will be mailed this second CD.

(UISS) Unclassified

Material

USSV-MIW

(USV), the

US3 Sweep

System components

Bidders Library Can proposers assume that digital CAD files will be provided as GFI to the eventual UISS award winner(s) or should proposers assume that they will need to recreate CAD models (as required) for prototype components that are being reused or modified for use in the UISS System?

No. CAD drawings will not be provided to bidders. If available, specific CAD drawings can be provided for use during contract execution.

(UISS) Unclassified

Material

10-UISS-

Prototype

Lessons

Learned

"When one of the U.S. Navy prototypes were recently UNDEX tested, numerous critical components (engine mounts, 193 marine gears, hatches, stowage of the MK104, etc.) failed." No such documents within the bidder’s library and GFI documents could be found containing search for a report or detailed data describing the test configuration such as boat and system component size/weight, and charge size(s) and Standoff distance(s) and test results such as accelerations and damage assessments. Please provide report so that loads derived from keel shock factors can be validated against test results of prior prototype testing.

No, this test report has not been finalized.

014 UISS SOW

Pages 60 and

Section 3.20.4.b

SRD Paragraph 3.20.4 Mine Fire Survivability, subparagraph b reads "The Off-board Component shall be designed and built to survive [KSF2] KSF (Craft

Survival) loads such that it shall be salvageable." The System Requirements Verification Matrix (SRVM) notes for requirement 3.20.4b reads "Analyze design. Test during DT. PIT – review analysis from EDM to determine applicability based on LRIP design. If not applicable, reconduct analysis and/or test."

Since successful UNDEX testing of the UISS system to the full KSF2 levels testing can leave the USV system in a "barely salvageable" condition (i.e. likely destroys a complete UISS system) should bidders assume that UNDEX testing will be limited to the "survivable" KSF1 level and that KSF2 will be satisfied via extension from the KSF1 results and shock analysis.

Yes, as stated Table VII of the SRD (page 196), the SRVM, the

."Analyze design. Test during DT. PIT – review analysis from

EDM to determine applicability based on LRIP design. If not applicable, reconduct analysis and/or test." The Government reserves the right to test all requirements. In some cases analysis may be used instead.

015 MK 104 / 27July2013

RFP pages 73, 106;

SRD pages 26 and 33-43

GFP (P) 5252.245-

9108 (J-6); GFP (I)

5252.245-9109 (J-7);

Non-Developmental

Items; Sweep System

For clarification and in support of the RFP requirements … Upon the Contractor’s written request to the cognizant Technical Program Manager, via the cognizant Contract Administration Office, and as NDI is the preferred effective/economical method of satisfying operational requirements of the Navy, will the USG make available a single throat MK-104 acoustic device (NSWC-PC tested device) as GFE/GFP for use in the development of the UISS EDM?

No, as previously posted in response to Industry Day questions, the sweep system will not be provided as GFP.

No. CAD drawings will not be provided to bidder's. If available, specific CAD drawings can be provided for use during contract execution.

016 MK 104 / 27July2013

RFP pages 73, 106;

SRD pages 26 and 33-43

GFP (P) 5252.245-

9108 (J-6); GFP (I)

5252.245-9109 (J-7);

Non-Developmental

Items; Sweep System

Performance

For clarification and in support of the RFP requirements … Upon the Contractor’s written request to the cognizant Technical Program Manager, via the cognizant Contract Administration Office, and as NDI is the preferred effective/economical method of satisfying operational requirements of the Navy, will the USG make available all required technical data and specifications GFI (in addition to those already in the Bidder’s Library) for a single throat MK-104 acoustic device (NSWC-PC tested device) for Contractor manufacture and use in the development of the UISS EDM?

Yes, the intent was to provide all drawings and information associated with the prototype. Additional drawings required will be provided on an unclassified CD. Companies that previously received the Unclassified Material CD will be mailed this second CD.

Magnetic MineSweep

Cable / 27 July 2013

RFP pages 73, 106;

SRD pages 26 and 33-43

GFP (P) 5252.245-

9108 (J-6); GFP (I)

5252.245-9109 (J-7);

Non-Developmental

Items; Sweep System

Performance

For clarification and in support of the RFP requirements … Upon the Contractor’s written request to the cognizant Technical Program Manager, via the cognizant Contract Administration Office, and as NDI is the preferred effective/economical method of satisfying operational requirements of the Navy, will the USG make available all required technical data and specific design specifications GFI (in addition to those already in the Bidder’s Library) for the

NSWC-PC tested and evaluated magnetic mine sweep cable to include cable materials, sizes, gages, solid vs. strand composition, resistance parameters, etc.

Yes, the intent was to provide all drawings and information associated with the prototype. Additional drawings required will be provided on an unclassified CD. Companies that previously received the Unclassified Material CD will be mailed this second CD.

Magnetic MineSweep

Cable / 27 July 2013

RFP pages 73, 106;

SRD pages 26 and 33-43

GFP (P) 5252.245-

9108 (J-6); GFP (I)

5252.245-9109 (J-7);

Non-Developmental

Items; Sweep System

Performance

For clarification and in support of the RFP requirements … Upon the Contractor’s written request to the cognizant Technical Program Manager, via the cognizant Contract Administration Office, and as NDI is the preferred effective/economical method of satisfying operational requirements of the Navy, will the USG make available all required technical data, process, procedures and lessons learned (in addition to those already in the Bidder’s Library) with regard to the procedural crimping of electrodes as done on the NSWC-PC tested and evaluated US-3 magnetic cable?

Yes, the intent was to provide all drawings and information associated with the prototype. Additional drawings required will be provided on an unclassified CD. Companies that previously received the Unclassified Material CD will be mailed this second CD.

MK 104 device and magnetic mine sweep cable

7/27/2013

RFP pages 73

GFP (P) 5252.245-

9108 (J-6); GFP (I)

5252.245-9109 (J-7)

For clarification and in support of the RFP requirements … who are the cognizant Technical Program Manager(s) and cognizant Contract Administration

Office points-of-contact(s) (POCs) for the written request submissions concerning the MK-104 acoustic device and the magnetic mine sweep cable?

No, will not provide POCs. The intent was to provide all drawings and information associated with the prototype.

Additional drawings required will be provided on an unclassified CD. Companies that previously received the

Unclassified Material CD will be mailed this second CD.

Environmental

Qualification Test Program

27July2013

SRD pages

100-114

SRD Sections 3.6 and

3.7

The Statement of Work (SOW) does not indicate a requirement to conduct an Environmental Qualification Test (EQT) Program and develop and submit an

EQT Test Plan or report. But the SRD requires compliance to a full list of environmental tests requirements as described in the SRVM sections 3.6 and 3.7

(e.g., Humidity, Salt Fog, Solar Radiation, Operational Water and Air Temperature, Icing, Shock, Vibration, Sand and Dust, Electromagnetic effects). Is an

EQT Program, Plan and Report required?

No, an EQT Test Program and Test plan is not required.

021 RFP 116 RFP L2.6.2

Attachments to Tech Volume such as the SDP and MTEP are called out with three digit chapter numbers, however these are complete documents with several levels of paragraph indenture.

Yes, Chapter 2.2 attachments to be appendices to Tech volume.

Offerors can reflect their own unique paragraph numbering scheme, and a reference only to the designated paragraph outlined in the RFP.

022 RFP 126 RFP L 2.6.4 The page count for Chapter 4.2 is three pages per self-assessment questionnaire, but there is no page limit given for Chapter 4.1. Yes, no page limit was provided for Chapter 4.1.

023 RFP 24 RFP B, Note C Please note the conflict between Data CLINs 0007 and 0211 which are NSP and Note C which requires completion of “Estimated Total Price” on each DD

No. Each CDRL requires "Estimated Total Price" block be filled in. These costs however are NSP and should be included in the CLINs referenced.

024 RFP Page 55 and 56 RFP F Paragraph 4 Note this paragraph indicates “FOB Destination” whereas “FOB Origin” has been indicated in Schedule B and on the Period of Performance table on page

56.

Yes, “FOB Destination” has been changed to “FOB Origin."

(See Amendment)

025 RFP Page 122 RFP L 2.6.3 IMS page count is unlimited, but only three foldouts are allowed for the Management volume. For best visibility, 11x17 is the best format to present the IMS

Yes, attachments are excluded from the page count. Foldouts shall fold from left to right (sideways), shall not exceed 11” in height, shall count as one page, and shall not exceed three (3) folds.

026 RFP 6 J-1/2.2.3

The version of the PMS406 Risk Management Plan provided in the GFI folder on the Government furnished unclassified material data disk is missing figures 5-2, 5-3, 5-5, & 5-6

Yes. The version with all the figures will be provided on CD.

Companies that previously received the Unclassified Material

CD will be mailed this second CD.

027 RFP 5 Exhibit D CDRL item D005 DD 1423 Block 5 Contract Reference refers to SOW Para 2.2.13 which does not exist.

Correct. CDRL D005, Block 5 should reference SOW

Paragraph 2.2.12. Additionally, CDRL H011, Block 5 should reference SOW Paragraph 2.2.10; CDRL H012, Block 5 should reference SOW Paragraph 2.2.10; CDRL H013, Block 5 should reference SOW Paragraph 2.2.10; CDRL H014, Block 5 should reference SOW Paragraph 2.2.10; CDRL H016, Block 5 should reference SOW Paragraph 2.2.11.

028 RFP

Attachments A-

3 and A-7 RFP L-2 Should we replace the items labeled “Labor Category #1” through “Labor Category #N” with contractor specific labor category titles?

Yes, replace the “Labor Category #1-N” items with contractor specific category titles.

Government

Furnished Material

Missing complete technical information on the Mk 104 Acoustic Influence System. We need the Performance Specification, detailed drawings, and radiated acoustic sound pressure levels vs. frequency as a function of speed.

Yes, the intent was to provide all drawings and information associated with the prototype. Additional drawings required will be provided on an unclassified CD. Companies that previously received the Unclassified Material CD will be mailed this second CD.

Systems Requirement

Document/ Scope of Work SRD p.26 3.5.2.3 & 3.9.1

The wording of this SRD requirement states: "The Off-board Component shall be capable for the safe, reliable launching from both LCS variants (Hulls Five

(5) and above) without any damage or degradation to the system or the ship." Based on the review of the GFI, attributes of launching from hulls 1 and 2 are defined with no mention of any differences for higher hull numbers. Is there any difference in the launch system interfaces or processes for hulls 1 and 2 vs.

the required hulls 5 and above? If so, please describe and provide supporting documentation and ICD's defining the differences that must be accommodated by the system.

No. The ICD, ICD LRHS AG and other supporting GFI details the interface requirements to LCS. Any differences between

LCS 1 and LCS 2 for higher hull numbers are minor and are within the scope of the GFI provided.

031 GD / M. Deseck / 31 Jul CDRL Exhibit

F

CDRL F003 and

F004 Block 10 Frequency shows 2 submittals, but 3 submittals are required in Block 16

Correct. Block 10 of CDRLs F003 and F004 should read 3 submittals.

032 UISS RFP Page 56 and 83

Section F Period of

Performance Table and section I Latest

Option Exercise Date

Table

The Latest Option Exercise Dates (12 Months After Final Acceptance of CLIN 0001) and End Dates (30 Months After Contract) for CLINs 0005 and 0006 are not consistent. Please clarify the exercise and end dates, or period of performance, for CLINs 0005 and 0006.

L-2 A-9 "Table Contains CLIN Start Dates for Pricing Purposes

Only" has been included. (See Amendment)

Systems Requirement

Document Page 32 3.6.2.9 (Salinity)

Please clarify what temperature and pressure are to be used in the evaluation of the salinity requirement, or whether the salinity requirement to be met over the entire range of operating conditions, including all worst-case combinations of parameters.

Yes, as stated Table VII of the SRD (page 196), the SRVM, the

."Analyze design for compliance. Validate analysis with test data from DT. PIT – review analysis from EDM to determine applicability based on LRIP design. If not applicable, reconduct analysis." The Government reserves the right to test all requirements, including worst-case combinations of parameters.

In some cases analysis may be used instead.

Systems Requirement

Document Page 39 3.8.1.3 (ACRS Value)

Is D_influence a 1-sided lateral range (measured from the centerline of the sweep) or is it a 2-sided width similar to the "Characteristic Sweep/Actuation

Width" (A) defined on pp 50-51 of PEO-LMW INST 3370.1a.

D_influence is the 2-sided width of influence (i.e. the total width of the P(y) curve defined in PEO-LMW INST 3370.1a).

A is a fraction D_influence.

035 RFP

Section L /

Cost

Attachments

Attachment A-1 and

A-6 WBS 1.2.6 was omitted Yes, price as provided. This WBS matches MIL-STD-881C.

036 RFP

Section L /

Cost

Attachments

Attachment A-7 What is the column header for the column to the right of “Labor Category”?

No. Attachment A-7 is just the labor categories. Disregard the column to the right.

037 RFP 83 of 156 RFP

Clauses Incorporated

52.217-9 Options / paragraph (a).

“The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice(s) within the periods specified below. If more than one option exists the

Government has the right to unilaterally exercise any such option whether or not it has exercised other options” Was it the Governments intent to use the preposition “within” in this paragraph?

Yes, it was the Governments intent to use the preposition

“within” in this paragraph.

038 RFP 83 of 156 RFP

Clauses Incorporated

52.217-9 Options / paragraph (a).

If GDRS assumes that the all options are issued on the last available date, we believe that the 60 month overall POP will be an issue (not including LOE

Clins), how do we price accordingly? How will the Government obtain uniform pricing from the bidder’s if each bidder utilizes a different “start date”, but within the stated date ranges, for pricing purposes?

L-2 A-9 "Table Contains CLIN Start Dates for Pricing Purposes

Only" has been included. (See Amendment)

039 RFP

Section L, Chapter

3.3, Personnel

Position Code Matrix

Should the offeror populate this matrix with (a) the names of Key Personnel assigned to the program; (b) the names of Key Personnel plus the names other critical persons, such as IPT leads; or (c) the total number of hours bid for each position in the matrix?

Yes. The offeror should populate this matrix with the names of

Key Personnel.

040 RFP 124 and 125 Section L, Chapter

3.3

What is the time increment desired for the chart showing personnel loading by skill category and the personnel position code matrix? Should the information requested in Chapter 3.3 be provided for just EDM or EDM and Options? If Options are desired should information be provided for the Engineering

Services CLINS?

The entire duration of the scope of the contract, including all options is the time increment desired for the chart showing personnel loading by skill category and the personnel position code matrix.

Unclassified

GFI

MK 104

The drawing package contains multiple versions of several drawings and is missing most of the drawings for the body of the MK 104. Will the complete MK

104 drawing package be made available during the RFP to support development of an accurate bid?

Yes, the intent was to provide all drawings and information associated with the prototype. Additional drawings required will be provided on an unclassified CD. Companies that previously received the Unclassified Material CD will be mailed this second CD.

042 RFP

Section L, Chapter

3.3, Second

Paragraph, Third

Sentence

In our IPT organization, the position with the greatest production-oriented responsibility is the Program Production Manager, who coordinates all aspects of production including production engineering. Is it acceptable to indentify the Program Production Manager as a Key Personnel member in lieu of a

Production Engineer?

Yes, it is acceptable to identify the Program Production

Manager as a Key Personnel member in lieu of a Production

Engineer.

043 RFP 137

Section L, Attachment L-1

The Past Performance Questionnaire provided in the RFP is single spaced.

Is it acceptable to retain this spacing rather than changing the format to the

1.5 line text spacing required in the rest of the proposal?

Yes. Please use the Past Performance Questionnaire format provided.

044 RFP

and

Section L, Chapter

2.1.2

The RFP states: The Offeror shall provide an explanation, sketches, illustrations and calculations of the Offeror’s plans to meet LCS interface requirements as defined in the UISS SRD, Attachment J-2, Sections 3.5 and 3.6. What specific sections of 3.5 and 3.6 should be addressed in this section of the proposal?

Chapter 2.1.2 of the technical proposal shall include all information regarding the Offeror's plans to meet all LCS interface requirements.

045 SRD

Page

SRD 3.9.13

J2 states: UISS shall provide the capability for UVDO to communicate with the UVO and LCS via LCS LAN IAW LCS ICD and LCS LRHS AG with the exceptions noted in the LCS LRHS AG Exceptions Sheet. Should the Offeror provide headsets for this capability?

Yes, the offeror shall provide a communications system.

046 SOW 52 SOW 2.13

This SOW section (Supportability and ILS) states that various subsections are applicable to all maintenance levels (O, I and D). But some key subsections, such as Training and TM, are limited to only O and I-levels. This appears to be conflicting requirements.

No. SOW Section 2.13 requires "Identification of Organization

(O), Intermediate (I), and Depot (D)-level maintenance requirements for the UISS and tools and test equipment IAW

Attachment J-2, UISS SRD." The more specific subsections cite items to be developed, such as training or TM.

047 SOW

Page

4 and

SOW

2.1.10, SOW 2.13.2

SOW section 2.1.10 seems to infer three separate courses of instruction (Operator, O-Level Maintainer, and I Level Maintainer). This appears to be contradicted later in section 2.13.2 where it seems to infer a single course of instruction that trains all 3 of these skills. Additionally, the LCS MCM NTSP supplied in the Bidders Library indicates there are separate operator and maintainer courses for USV. Is the training required a total of 360 hours of instruction materials (3 separate courses of 120hrs each) or is it 120 hours of instruction materials (single combined course)?

Yes, the requirement is for a single course for 120 hours for operator and O- and I- level maintenance training. The LCS

MCM NTSP as a Bidder's Library item, was provided for informational purposes only to assist in developing an understanding of the T2C/T2Q process that will be required for the MCM Mission Package.

048 RFP

RFP

RFP L 2.6.5

The Cost/Price Proposal is specified to be in Then-Year dollars (TY$). Will the Government provide CLIN start dates for pricing purposes only to facilitate the proposal as specified?

L-2 A-9 "Table Contains CLIN Start Dates for Pricing Purposes

Only" has been included. (See Amendment)

049 RFP

RFP

RFP

Volume V To what level of precision will the Government require dollars and percentages in pricing details, summaries and Excel attachments?

Yes, it is acceptable to state all pricing in whole dollars, except for labor rates.

050 RFP 121

Section L, Chapter

2.2.4

BACKGROUND

Weight Estimate and Weight and Stability Reporting. The basic solicitation requires the offeror provide a Design Weight Estimate broken down by WBS.

2.2.4 Weight Estimate. The Offeror shall provide a complete and detailed Design Weight Estimate with weight centers that is arranged by Work Breakdown

Schedule (WBS) to the 3 digit level and having a Lightship summary roll-up to the 1 digit WBS level. In addition to Lightship there shall be at least the following loading conditions: Full Load Launch Condition including the Full Load, sweep deployed (if applicable) and Recovery Condition. The Design

Weight Estimate shall not be subject to the technical proposal page limitation of the solicitation.

The SOW requires the contractor maintain (and regularly submit) the Weight and Stability Analysis Report using NAVSEA 99009-ABGTP-010.

2.4.4.1 Weight and Stability Report. The Contractor shall develop a Weight and Stability Analysis Report using NAVSEA 99009-ABGTP-010 (Weight

Classification for Small Craft) and NAVSEA Combat Systems Engineering Station Report Number 6660-99 Rev A, dated May 1988 as guidance. (CDRL

H022). The Contractor shall maintain the weight estimate for the duration of the contract and shall update IAW Attachment J-2, UISS SRD, and Attachment

J-3, System Specification.

QUESTION

Is it acceptable to submit the Weight Estimate in our offering using NAVSEA 99009-AB-GTP-010 rather than the WBS?

No, the Weight Report (CDRL H022) must be submitted in accordance with the CDRL requirement. CDRL H022, Block 4 requires "submission shall be in Work Breakdown Structure

(WBS) IAW MIL-STD-881C Appendix I to the third level. The other 2 documents were provided for informational purposes on content, not formatting.

051 SRD

J-2

SRD

J-2/3.5.2.3 SRD Para 3.5.2.3 specifies "Hull (5) and above" for Launch Capability. Is the interface documentation (ICD, ICD Supplement, other) provided by the Navy consistent with this requirement, and if not, will the Government provide the differences between Hulls 1 and 3 vs. 5 and Hulls 2 and 4 vs. 6?

Yes, the ICD, ICD LRHS AG and other supporting GFI details the interface requirements to LCS. Any differences between

LCS 1 and LCS 2 for higher hull numbers are minor and are within the scope of the GFI provided.

052 RFP

RFP

RFP Tech Vol

Chapter 2.1.7

RFP requires offerer to provide OEM certifications for COTS components as specified in SOW 2.4.6.3.1. There are 5 categories of component required, and each will likely be more than one page long. Will these certifications count against the page limit of the technical volume?

No, these certifications will not count against the page limit of the technical volume.

053 RFP

Page

31 , 120, of

156, of

RFP,

Page

4 of

SOW

Model

Contract, SOW/2.1.8, Section

L/Chapter

2.1.9, Section

M/Chapter

2.1.8

CLIN 0010 - Data Rights. This paragraph states that the TD, CS, and CSD shall be in sufficient detail to allow the Government to meet the UISS life cycle requirements including independent construction, upgrade, repair, installation, operation, training, and maintenance. It also states that the Government may purchase Government Purpose Rights (GPR) for the TD, CS and CSD that the contractor intends to deliver with less than GPR. The rights described in the first sentence above most likely will be less expensive than GPR since GPR allows the Government unlimited use for Government purposes and the first sentence limits use to just the UISS. Can the Government clarify whether they desire rights as described in the first sentence above or GPRs?

No, the Government desires Government Purpose Rights as defined in the RFP.

054 RFP

Page of

Section

L/Paragraph

3.8

This paragraph states that the Offeror should provide licensing option prices for commercial and non commercial CS, CSD and TD and these prices should be stated on a per system basis. Since the Government has requested Government Purpose Rights (GPR) be priced in CLIN 0010 and GPR provides the

Government with unlimited quantity for use within the Government, it appears this per-system pricing is in conflict with GPR requirements.

No, the Government desires Government Purpose Rights as defined in the RFP.

055 RFP

Page of

Section L, Chapter 3.5

There appears to be a disconnect between the definition of major subcontractors defined in the text of Chapter 3.5 and the note in A-2 Attachment. Chapter

3.5 defines major subcontractors as subcontracts of $1,000,000 or more per year, or 10% of the total contract price, whichever is greater. A-2 Attachment defines subcontractor work for each CLIN where subcontractor work of $1M or 10% of total cost is proposed. What is the correct definition of a major subcontract for providing information?

Major subcontractor is defined as $1,000,000 or more per year, or 10% of the total contract price, whichever is greater.

056 SRD 47 SRD 3.9.8

This para states "The solution provided by the Contractor shall require identification of pump/hoses as Support Equipment for use by the MPSF, the Mission

Module Readiness Center, and in the support container." This seems to imply an ISO container (10ft or 20ft) onboard the LCS. Is there an existing support container onboard the LCS for UISS storage and maintenance? Does the contractor need to supply a support container, or configure a Govt provided support container?

No, the ISO container is not part of this contract.

057 SRD 69 SRD 3.26.6 What is the calculation to be used to determine or verify Am?

A_m =(Total number of operational UISS)/(Total population of

UISS). For the proposal purposes, use 20 as the number of operational UISS.

058 SRD 67 SRD 3.25.1

Per para (c) "Development of new or special purpose equipment shall be avoided." What existing support equipment (including tools, TMDE, etc.) is currently in use on LCS and/or MM's?

There are no support equipment (including tools, TMDE, etc.)

on LCS and/or MM's that is available for use in support of

UISS. Tools and TMDE should be selected IAW SOW paragraph 2.13.4 and the various websites provided in the SRD paragraph 3.25.1.b.

059 RFP 51

CLIN 0001

/ 3rd

Paragraph

The third paragraph under CLIN 0001 on page 51 of the solicitation states “Acceptance shall be deemed to have taken place upon tests, inspection, acceptance, and shipment evidenced by signature of the COR or a designated representative of the Government on the applicable shipment document.” This language includes shipping criteria with acceptance criteria, which are different.

Yes, the third paragraph has been changed to “Acceptance shall be deemed to have taken place upon tests, inspection, acceptance, and shipment evidenced by signature of the COR or a designated representative of the Government. (See

Amendment)

060 RFP 51

CLINs

0200, 0201, 0300, 0301, 0400, and

0401 / 3rd Paragraph

The third paragraph under (If options are exercised) CLINs 0200, 0201, 0300, 0301, 0400, and 0401 on page 51 of the solicitation states “Acceptance shall be deemed to have taken place upon tests, inspection, acceptance, and shipment evidenced by signature of the COR or a designated representative of the

Government on the applicable shipment document”. This language includes shipping criteria with acceptance criteria, which are different.

Yes, the third paragraph has been changed to “Acceptance shall be deemed to have taken place upon tests, inspection, acceptance, and shipment evidenced by signature of the COR or a designated representative of the Government. (See

Amendment)

061 RFP 55

(If Options are exercised)

CLINs 0005, 0006, 0207, 0208, 0209, 0210, 0307, 0308, 0309, 0310, 0407, 0408, 0409, and 0410

/ 1st Paragraph

The section entitled “(If Options are exercised) CLINs 0005, 0006, 0207, 0208, 0209, 0210, 0307, 0308, 0309, 0310, 0407, 0408, 0409, and 0410” on page

55 of the solicitation indicates that the FOB point is Destination. This conflicts with the FOB point defined in each CLINs as well as the FOB points for those CLINs contained in the Period of Performance section on page 56 of the solicitation.

Yes, “FOB Destination” has been changed to “FOB Origin."

(See Amendment)

062 RFP The solicitation does not appear to include FAR 52.227-11 (Patent Rights - Ownership by the Contractor).

FAR 252.227-7038 has been included in the solicitation. (See

Amendment)

063 RFP The solicitation does not appear to include FAR 52.232-16 (Progress Payment) or FAR 52.232-32 (Performance-Based Payments) for the FPI CLINs.

Yes, FAR 52.232-16 has been included in the solicitation. (See

Amendment)

064 RFP 69

The final sentence under clause 52.245-9115 (Rent-Free Use of Government Property) appears to conflict with subsection (d) of FAR 52.245-1

(Government Property). Is this clause meant to override subsection (d) of FAR 52.245-1?

No, 5252.245-9115 pertains to GFP under other government contracts, if any, whereas 52.245-1 pertains to GFP under current solicitation.

065 SRD 48 SRD J-2

The J-2 states: “OIS shall interface with Mission Package Application Software (MPAS) IAW Interface Design Document (IDD) for the Unmanned Vehicle

Management System (UVMS) (NSWCPC-MCMMPAS-UVMS-IDD)”. What specific messages are required between the OIS and the UVMS?

The specific messages required will depend on the details of the system. At a minimum, the following should be communicated:

pre-mission, mission plans during operation, navigation condition (position, speed, direction) and radar contacts (if available); sweep operation parameters if possible.

066 RFP p. 124 RFP L 3.3 Offerors shall include a chart showing personnel loading by skill category… No, skill category is not the same as labor category. The skill category is defined in table on Pg 125.

067 RFP p. 124 RFP L 3.3 This states that “the Staffing plan shall…identify all personnel assigned to the resulting contract…”

Yes, the intent is to identify only “Key Personnel” that are assigned to the resulting contract in the Staffing plan, not “all personnel” assigned.

068 RFP p. 124 RFP L 3.3 This states that “the Staffing plan shall…identify all personnel assigned to the resulting contract…” No, the “resulting contract” refers to the entire contract, the base CLINs and all options.

069 RFP p. 125 RFP L 3.3 This states that “…offeror shall provide a chart showing how each personnel fits within the Personnel Position Code Matrix…” Yes, the requirement is to show how Key Personnel fit within the matrix, not all personnel working on the program.

070 SRD SRD pg. 49 3.10 a

The SRD states that "all software subsystems (OIS, MPCU, & Off-board Component) shall interface IAW Society of American Engineers (SAE)-AS4 Joint

Architecture for Unmanned Systems Standards (SAE-AS4 JAUS)". Is it the intention of this requirement that only the SAE-AS4 protocol be utilized between these components and that no other protocols such as Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) be utilized?

Other open standard prototcols that work with SAE-AS4 JAUS are acceptable.

071 SRD SRD pg. 49 3.27.8 c

SRD requires compliance with the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for the PC-Based Open Architecture

Reconfigurable Trainer System (PORTS) LCS Combat Systems Trainer and LCS Mission Package Training System (MPTS). Will the government provide the necessary PORTS GFE/GFI to allow the contractor to integrate and test the developed training system?

Yes. Provided on the unclassified material CD in the GFI folder.

It is item number 40.

072 SRD SRD pg. 72 3.10.1 The government has previously developed and used the Multi-robot Operator Control Unit (MOCU) software for unmanned surface vehicles. Although

MOCU is not required per the SRD, will the software for MOCU be provided as GFI to utilize as the contractor sees fit during execution of the program?

Yes, if requested, MOCU can be provided for use during contract execution.

073 SOW SOW pg. 2 2.1.1 The Man Portable Control Unit (MPCU) is not listed as a part of the LCS Component that is to be delivered as part of the UISS EDM while other specific items such as the Diagnostic Support Device are listed. Under what CLINs is the MPCU to be delivered?

Yes, the MPCU should be included in the delivery of unit(s)

CLIN 0001, 0200, 0201, 0300,0 301, 0400 and 0401.

074 RFP Page 127 RFP L2.6.4 Chapter

4.2

Offeror is instructed to provide self-assessment in Sections I, II, and III of L-1 questionnaire and to address items (1) quality of services through (5) award fee scores. While three pages are allowed for Sections I, II, and III of L-1, no page count is described for addressing items (1) – (5) in Chapter 4.2.

No, items (1) through (5) are to be addressed as part of Section

III, which is subject to the three page per self-assessment questionnaire limit.

075 Contractor requests the Surface Towed Cradle Interfaces Drawing referenced in the LCS LRHS AG of Sea Type 1 Modules

No, the interface drawings for the Surface Tow Cradle are included in the LCS LRHS AG as Figures 3.1.10 through

3.1.14.

076 RFP p. 130 RFP L 2.6.5 Chapter 1.5 calls for cost summaries by CLIN and Government Fiscal Year containing “cost summary information requested below….”

Chapter 1.5 should contain the total rolled up summaries of costs by CLIN and by Fiscal Year. This section should be traceable to Chapter 2.1.

077 SRD

SRD p. 42 &

Annex A 3.8.2(d)

Referenced requirement refers to two values EID3 and EID4 which are not specified in SRD or classified Annex A. These values are required to confirm system compliance.

No, the EID3 and EID4 values referenced on page 42 of the

SRD can be found in the CDD.

Bidders Library,288-USV-

STD-004A.pdf

p. viii 2nd paragraph from bottom

Referenced End-to-end Test Report refers to ACRS calculations in a classified Annex (MCM USV e2e Area Coverage Rate Sustained Calculations and

Results) that is not provided in the Bidders Library. Please provide this document.

No, the MCM USV e2e Area Coverage Rate Sustained

Calculations and Results classified annex will not be provided.

SOW, Attachment J-1 and

GFE file: "20-

PORTS_LCS_MP_Trainin g_System.pdf"

Page 39 2.13.2

2.13.2 Training reads: The Contractor shall provide operation training and O-level and I-level maintenance training Three (3) training sessions will be conducted per year. The training sessions shall include a maximum of 120 hours that will emulate UISS in all states and modes for a maximum of 25 students per training session at the Contractor’s facility. The training sessions shall include classroom and combination of simulation training devices, live equipment, or scale models.

Referenced document on PORTS Training System appears to imply that all LCS mission module training will need to be conducted at/on the Government

PORTS Facility/System rather than "at the Contractor’s facility”.

SOW Para 2.13.2 states that the training is to be performed at the contractor facility. SOW paragraph 3.27.8 c) states "The software and hardware necessary for the development of PC training devices shall be IAW Mine Countermeasures (MCM)

Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for the PC-Based

Open Architecture Reconfigurable Training System (PORTS)

LCS Systems Trainer and LCS Mission Package Training

System (MPTS )"

080 RFP 120 RFP L2.1.7

The last requirement in Operating Environment calls for stability analysis from the following document in the GFI section: 27-

NAVSEACOMBATSYSENGSTA Rpt No 6660-902. This document is missing multiple pages.

Yes. The version with all the pages will be provided on CD.

Companies that previously received the Unclassified Material

CD will be mailed this second CD.

081 RFP

RFP Section B and associated Cost

Attachments

In which CLIN does the Government want to see pricing reflected for the development of Training and Training System?

No, the development of training should be priced in CLIN 0102 and the development of the training system should be priced in

CLIN 0205.

082 RFP

CDRL Exhibit

F

CDRL F003 and

F004 Block 10 Frequency shows 2 submittals, but 3 submittals are required in Block 16

Correct. Block 10 of CDRLs F003 and F004 should read 3 submittals.

083 SOW Page 24 SOW Attach J.1 /

Para 2.4.3 Is there a CDRL associated with the SDD noted at 2.4.3

No. There is no CDRL for SOW Paragraph 2.4.3, however the subsequent lower paragraphs identify the CDRL requirements.

There is an SSDD requirement, CDRL H004, as identified in

SOW Paragraph 2.4.3.2.

084 RFP

(RFP)

Paragraph C. GFI

The following doc is listed as part of the GFI, however is not present on the CD provided nor on the ASSIST database. “Users Guide for Expanded Ship

Work Breakdown Structure (ESWBS) for All Ships and Ship/Combat Systems, S9040-AA-IDX-020/SWBS 5D Volumes 1 and 2”. Can GDRS obtain a copy?

No. The following document “Users Guide for Expanded Ship

Work Breakdown Structure (ESWBS) for All Ships and

Ship/Combat Systems, S9040-AA-IDX-020/SWBS 5D Volumes

1 and 2” is not listed as part of the GFI per items identified in

Attachment J-11.