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Bidder Library

Bidder Library Please provide the EASR SRD (System Requirement Document) referenced by EASR IFD (Interface Functional Description

We respectfully request that this document be delivered to the Bidders, in the interest of completing the delivery of the necessary reference information for the proposal

Additional information will be provided. The Government will provide notification to Offerors when items are shipped.

Bidder Library

Bidder Library Please provide the Classified Appendix for EASR IFD referenced by EASR IFD

Please confirm that this document will be delivered along with the classified annex to the RFP.

Additional information will be provided. The Government will provide notification to Offerors when items are shipped.

Bidder Library

Bidder Library Certain Interface Design Specifications (including for RAM and NAVSSI, CEP and SPS-48, and SPS-49A) have not been delivered and are marked “Restrictive Markings” in the Bidder Library. Please provide the remaining Bidder Library documents

Please provide Interface Design Specifications (including for RAM and NAVSSI, CEP and SPS-48, and SPS-49A)

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

Section C

Section C There are several SOW tasks which closely relate to work the incumbent is performing under existing PSEA contract, including:

· Software Adaptation to HTI‐12

· Software Adaptation to HTI‐12H

· Software Adaptation to HTI‐16 The state of SSDS Build 11 hardware migration to these HTI infrastructures will determine the effort required for build 12 migration.

Please provide all bidders the status of hardware migration efforts performed by the psea.

It is the responsibility of the CSEA to develop Build 12 and the HTI hardware in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation

Section I, p.219

Section I The Final RFP references 2 FAR clauses 52.215-21 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications (Oct 2010) and 52.215-21 Alt. II Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications (Oct 2010) - Alternate II. Since this proposal is competitive at the prime, there is no requirement for Cost or Pricing Data.

Recommend the Government remove these clauses The Government has reviewed the recommendation and the clauses will remain in the solicitation.

Section C, Section C, P.3.2.2.4.10

In the Software Resource Library, how many Clearcase CM branches currently exist for delivered builds and for what builds?

Provide a list of all CM branches, the builds they support, and a branching plan describing if and when they will be merged into the main line. Provide a Clearcase label report for each of these branches identifying the versions of each file.

The Government does not possess the Clearcase information requested. The Government does not dictate the Contractor's CM branch structure so long as the Offeror adheres to the Software Resource Library as defined in Section C, paragraph 3.2.2.4.10 of the solicitation.

7 Section C, Section C, P.3.2.2.4.10

Which builds are solely on the Clearcase main line? Please specify which builds are solely on the Clearcase main line. Software Build 10 is on the Clearcase main line.

Section C, Section C, 3.3.3.1.2.2

The SRS and IRS/IDDs provided to the bidders were per the SSDS baseline prior to FCLIP Phase 2.

However, the ESSM Block 2 development would be done to the post FCLIP Phase 2 baseline. The updates to the SRS and IRS/IDDs are now largely complete, per the FCLIP Phase 2 schedule. Could these SRS and IRS/IDD updates be provided to the bidders, so a more accurate estimate could be made for the ESSM Block 2 development effort?

Provide the current SRS and ITRS/IDD documents, that include FCLIP Phase 2 functionality.

The Government has posted additional documentation in the Bidders Library to address the Offeror's question.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO SSDS CSEA SOLICITATION #N00024-17-R-5152

COMMENTS/QUESTIONS

- In the event of a conflict between the RFP and the Government responses to the Draft RFP questions, the RFP will govern.

- Answers to classified questions, if not addressed below, will be included with the release of the RFP

Section C, Section C, P.

3.3.3.1.2

In order for the bidders to understand the baseline SSDS System Design, for ACB 20 enhancements, a full set of System ENBs (Engineering Notebooks) was provided. However, the majority of the system design for SSDS CVN 78 and NSSMS OC capabilities was documented in a series of TIRs (Technical Information Reports). Could these TIRs be provided to the bidders, to allow a better understanding of the existing SSDS system design?

Provide the SSDS TIRs. In addition to the System ENBs. The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

Bidder Library

SEP What is the LPD 29, CVN 72, LPD 21 and CVN 70 sensor configuration? What ACB-20 Initial Capabilities are included as part of these platform deliveries? For example, is the LPD 29 slated to receive EASR or SEWIP BLK 3?

Recommend Government include combat systems configurations in an updated ACB20 ICS SEP.

The Government has posted additional documentation in the Bidders Library to address the Offeror's question.

Section C, P.

3.3.2.6 Lab.

Setup;

Attachment J-7 -

CAP

How does the Navy intend to apply bidder laboratory set-up costs per J-7 to the Total Evaluated Cost/Price calculation?

Recommend Government normalize the evaluation of laboratory set-up costs across all bidders via an NTE value.

The Government has considered the recommendation and revised Section L.

Section C, pages 142

Section C, 3.3.3.1

In the second paragraph, 'Fire Control Loop Modernization' was removed from the list of capability upgrades for ACB 20. However, requirements for FCL Modernization remain in the SIRD provided in the Bidder library and referenced throughout the RFP. Are the FCL Modernization requirements in the SIRD in scope for this RFP?

Provide guidance on whether FCL Modernization requirements in the SIRD are in scope for this RFP. If not, consider re-issuing SIRD with requirements removed

The Fire Control Loop (FCL) Modernization encompasses as a number of capability improvements. The CSEA shall incorporate the capabilities in the solicitation to update the FCL.

Section 3.3

3.3.3.1.2.3.2 The Contractor shall support requirements and

interface working groups to define the data and functional allocation required to integrate the additional ES sensor data and engagement capabilities provided by the AN/SLQ-32(V)6 with SSDS. This shall include upgrading the EW Supervisor operator mode capabilities and display to support the full integration of ES, HGHS, SEI, and any additional SKC capabilities not integrated into ACB 12 or ACB 12+.

Please provide additional SKC capabilities for completeness. The Government has provided Offeror requested the information in the Bidder Library.

Section 3.3

Section

3.3.3.5.3 Para d

This paragraphs states FQT shall include use of Wallops Island if live interfaces are not available at

ICSTF.

Recommend modification to "If live interfaces are not available at the contractor test lab, then Wallops or ICTSF testing is required for FQT? "This question applies to CLINs 1000-1004 that require FQT.

Incorporate recommended change The Government has revised Section C. The FQT Plan shall include use of SCSC Wallops Island test capabilities where appropriate live interfaces are not available at the Contractor test lab.

Section J, page

The following listed attachments were not provided with the RFP:

Attachment 4-1: "J-4-1 GLCD (Key Personnel)" Attachment 4-2: "J-4-2 GLCD (Other Personnel)" Attachment 5: "J-5 Sample Staffing Plan (No Cost)" Attachment 6: "J-6 Past Performance Questionnaire" Attachment 7: "J-7 Cost Evaluation Workbook"

Please provide missing documents asap. The Government has reviewed the comment and revised the attachment information to maintain consistency.

J-08-GFI

N/A The document specifies that the IDL for EASR will be provided as GFI. Will the IDL for SEWIP BLK3, ESSM BLK2 and IFF MODE 5 be provided as well?

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

SOW/Various

Various Throughout the RFP, TI-16TR is referenced to be implemented. Please provide details of the TI-16TR configuration to facilitate preparation of CLIN 1003 completion effort proposal.

Offerors shall use information provided in Section C, paragraph 3.3.3.4.3 for their proposal.

SOW

Please provide a list of build numbers for each SSDS platform.

Please add to Bidders Library The Government has provided the information in the Bidder Library.

J-09 GFP, J-10

GFF/Serially

Managed Items many

Column "O" shows a GFP delivery date of 12/31/2020 for most items. This date is after the completion date of Build 6 for LPD-21 and CVN-70 (CLIN 1004) and after the first delivery of Build 12

(CLIN 1000). How will the government guarantee the required time to integrate and test the SW?

The Government has removed CLIN 1004 as a requirement from this solicitation.

Bidders' Library

Please provide all software models currently being used for SSDS development so they can be examined by the bidders.

Add to Bidders Library The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

SOW/142

3.3.3 Please provide the March 2019 expected development

status for EASR, SEWIP BLK 3, IFF MODE 5 and ESSM BLK 2. This information is necessary to support proposal development for CLINs 1000-1004.

The Government does not see the relative connection to the element development cycle and the Offerors Proposal Development. The Government has provided the comprehensive lists of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation. No additional GFI or GFP is intended to be provided.

SOW/143

Table 3 (second non-header row)

Should this be Software Specification Review (SSR) or System Requirements Review (SRR) or something else? The text does not match the acronym

Table 3 acronym has been changed to SSR to align with title.

23 3.2.2.3.2 ‐ pg 102, 4.1.1.c ‐ pg.261

Sections C. and L. Contractor required to utilize existing system, element and component level models and simulations. Also, Offeror needs to specify which Government and/or Government‐ approved models will be used as well as what additional models are planned for use (other than Government GFM)

Please specify which Government Models will be provided, including a description of each model and which tier (or level of fidelity) it operates at.

The Government has provided the comprehensive lists of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation. The remaining models that have been requested are not planned to be provided by the Government. Offerors are required to identify any additional models or simulation that will be required to complete the scope defined in the RFP. If additional models or simulators are required, the offeror should include such models or simulators as part of its proposal.

Section 3.1.17

Section 3.1.17

This section states “The Contractor shall only utilize personnel in direct employment with the prime contractor.” Would this include major subcontractor employees in a direct subcontracting relationship with the Prime Contractor?

Recommend language be updated to, "The Contractor shall only utilize personnel in direct employment with the prime contractor or major subcontractors."

The Government has reviewed the recommendation and has updated Section C.

25 Section I, p. 221

Section I The Offeror does not believe Clause 252.204‐7014 "Limitations on the Use of Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors" should be included in this solicitation. Litigation support is not being provided. Request clause 252.204‐7014 be deleted.

Clause 252.204‐7014 has been deleted in Section I.

26 Section I, p. 221

Section I

Clause 252.209‐7009 "Organizational Conflict of Interest‐ Major Defense Acquisition Program" is applicable to Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contracts. As prescribed in 209.571‐7 and 209.571‐8(b) this solicitation is not a SETA contract. The Offeror does not believe this clause should be included in this solicitation. Request clause 252.209‐7009 be deleted.

The Government has reviewed the comment and removed clause 252.209‐ 7009.

Section J, page Section L, page

Section L / Paragraph 1.3

Section L, paragraph 1.3, states: "Offerors are required to provide a copy of a properly executed DD 254 form, in order to gain access to and handle Secret NOFORN materials. The form must have block 10.e.(2) marked "yes" (Non‐SCI Intel Information). "

Attachment J‐03 "Form DD 254" has Intelligence Information Blocks 10.e.(2) marked "No".

Please modify Block 10.e.(2) of the DD254 issued with the Final RFP.

DD254 "Block 10(e) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION blocks (1) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or (2) Non‐SCI" do not correlate to a document "SECRET NOFORN" restriction/marking. Section L, paragraph 1.3 has been updated to address the bidder's comment.

Section L

3.1 Para 12

The RFP indicates for Volume VII “Classified information shall be classified no higher than SECRET”.

Recommend changing words to "no higher than ‘Secret/NOFORN’ level" Control marking instruction to identify special control systems that provide additional access control or physical protection for the information has been added to Section L.

3.3.3 Initial

Capabilities (CLINs 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004)

Table 2

For "The Build 12 (LHA 6 Class configuration) With EASR Capable Software on HTI 16 to Support Land Based Integration, Development, and Engineering Testing *" the footnote states the build is an "iterative release toward the LHA 8 final" but does not specify if the build needs to complete FQT prior to delivery or if an engineering load is acceptable.

Recommend Government specify in the footnote that an engineering load to meet functional interface testing is acceptable.

The Government has reviewed the comments and no changes were made to the solicitation.

p. 245 Section K, Clause 52.204‐8 (b)(1) states "If the provision at 52.204‐7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

Provide confirmation that clause 52.204‐7 Alt I allows offeror to check paragraph (d)?

This Amendment deletes Alternate I of the clause and only invokes the basic clause 52.204‐7. Paragraph (d) of the clause applies.

Pg 146‐147 3.3.3.1.2.1.2

Section a. Paragraph 5. states: "The Build Plan (CDRL A016) shall include, for the first drop, interface functionality as defined in the GFI with Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), AN/TPX‐ 42, Advanced Training Domain and EASR that demonstrate:

• Sensor Management Health and Status Interactions

• Sensor Management Control Interactions

• Air and Surface Track Management

• EASR/SSDS/Training Simulation Support

• Operational Readiness Data Interactions All subsequent software deliveries shall incorporate remaining interfaces and requirements."

Recommend the Government clarify if the 02/01/2020 EASR capable delivery to Wallops Island only includes the EASR interface

The offerors shall include the interface functionality as defined in the solicitation. This first engineering drop is required to facilitate validation of the basic functionality for the entire Combat System, which cannot be accomplished with the EASR interface alone. Paragraph 5 has been revised for clarity.

32 Para 4.0 of Section L states "The award date of the procurement is planned to be March 2019." Section F Base year LOE CLINs state award is 04‐FEB‐2019. Please clarify to planned contract award date.

Recommend clarifying Section L award date to Feb 2019 in alignment with Section F.

The Government has reviewed the comment and has revised Section F appropriately.

FedBizOpps N/A

Will the Government be providing interim answers to questions submitted prior to the question extension that was received on 10 August 2017?

Recommend the government provide interim answers to the questions submitted before the extension was granted.

With this posting, the Government has provided responses to Offeror questions.

p. 293 Appendix 5 to Section L

Appendix 5 to Section L incorporates clause 52.222‐46 by reference. FAR 52.222‐46 is applicable to service contracts. The Offeror does not believe this clause should be included in this solicitation because the principle purpose of the intended contract is to be Combat System Engineering Agent for Ship Self Defense System additionally, Section L does not require Compensation Plans be provided or in what volume they would be provided.

Request FAR 52.222‐46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees be deleted.

The Government has removed the clause 52.222‐46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees in Section L.

p. 279, 255, 254 Section L, Page 279 states "The Offeror shall also include an SF‐33 with blocks 12‐18 completed and is required to acknowledge all amendments by signature and a completed Section K. The offer shall clearly identify the location of each of these items in the Total Cost/Price Volume (Volume VI)." Page 255 states "Offeror must complete “Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors” in Section K. These proposal materials are to be submitted in Volume VIII." Page 254 sates "Standard Form 33 with blocks 13 through 18 completed by the Offeror and submitted in Volume VIII."

Recommend SF‐33 and completed Section K be provided in Volume VIII and requirement be removed from Volume VI.

The Government has provided clarifications to the instructions on the organization and submission of documents in Volumes.

Sec L 4.0, Pg 260 Section F pg 199‐204

p. 255 and 279 Section L

Page 255 "Offerors must fill in all areas of the RFP listed as Offeror fill‐ins, including proposed costs and fees for each line item in Section B. Offeror must complete “Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors” in Section K.

These proposal materials are to be submitted in Volume VIII."

Page 279 requests completed Section B in Volume VI.

Recommend Government update language on page 255 to state completed Section B be provided in Volume VI and completed Section K be provided in Volume VIII.

The Government has provided clarifications to the instructions on the organization and submission of documents in Volumes.

p. 255, 257, 279 Section L

Page 257 states a cover letter shall be provided with the Price Proposal Volume. Page 279 states "Offeror…is required to acknowledge all amendments by signature." Page 279 sates "Although a cover letter is not required, if the Offeror choose to submit one, it should be placed at the beginning of the Total Cost/Price Volume".

Recommend cover letter inclusive of "Offeror's statement" referenced on page 255 and acknowledgment of all amendments be included in Volume VIII and remove requirements from Volume VI.

The Government has provided clarifications to the instructions on the organization and submission of documents in Volumes.

p. 245 Section K

Clause 52.234‐3 "Notice of Earned Value Management System ‐ Post Award IBR" is referenced in Section K. Please confirm required documentation should be provided in Volume VIII and not the Total Cost/Price Volume VI?

Recommend documentation be provided in Volume VIII. The Government has provided clarifications to the instructions on the organization and submission of documents in Volumes.

p. 293 Appendix 5 to Section L

Appendix 5 to Section L incorporates clause 52.237‐10 Identification of Uncompensated Overtime by reference. Where should offeror include this information?

Recommend information be included in Total Cost/Price Volume VI. Please specify what subsection within Volume VI?

For clarification, the provision is not a requirement of Section L, Appendix 5.

Provision 52.237‐10 is identified Section L, "CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE." This provision directs offerors to provide calculations of "Uncompensated Overtime" where applicable. As directed in the solicitation, all cost and pricing data shall be provided in Section L Volume VI.

SEP

Mission Threads models provide top‐level requirements analysis, allocation and verification mechanism and are defined for Perform Air Warfare (AW), Perform Surface Warfare (SUW), Perform Undersea Warfare (USW) and Perform Amphibious Warfare (AMW). This process facilitates early identification of problems or issues and deives coordinated solutions.

Please provide the static system models for these mission threads to support alignment of proposal/sufficient preliminary understanding related to requirements, allocation and verification.

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

41 Page 254 states "Small Business Subcontracting Plan...Offerors other than small business concerns shall submit a subcontracting plan as part of Volume VIII".

Section 4.3.12 Small Business section of Volume III states "shall furnish a Small Business Subcontracting Plan".

Recommend Small Business Subcontracting Plan be provided in Volume III along with the Small Business section 4.3.12 and requirement on page 254 be revised to replace Volume VIII with Volume III.

The Government has reviewed the comment and has revised Section L.

42 Table 3.6‐2 KPP‐1 thru KPP‐5 all refer to a "Classified TEMP Annex 1". We do not have TEMP Annex 1 as part of the Classified Bidder's Library release.

Please provide TEMP Classified ANNEX 1 Bidders' Library document Additional information will be provided. The Government will provide notification to Offerors when items are shipped.

Section I

The FAR clause 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data is incorporated in Section I of the RFP. The Offeror believes this clause should not be present since this proposal is competitive and certified cost or pricing data isn't required.

Recommend removing clause 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data.

The Government has removed Clause 52.215‐10.

3.3.3.1 pg 142

3.3.3.2 pg 160

3.3.3.3 pg 165

3.3.3.4 pg 171

3.3.3.5 pg 177

3.3.3

In support of IMS development for Completion CLIN HW/SW development and test efforts (in alignment to the CLIN1000‐1005 End State language), request government clarification of anticipated test event schedules.

Please provide the anticipated duration of CST events and timeframe between FQT and CST for each platform/HW configuration.

The Offeror's Build Plan for each Completion Task will define the schedule for the various test events like FSIT and FQT. The complexity of the change to the code will drive the duration of the CST, which is agreed upon by the Government, the CSEA, and the Test Site using the Build Plan as a starting point.

Section L and 4.3.12

Table 3.6‐2: Technical Performance Measures and Metrics (KPP/KSA)

45 3.2.2.3.2, Pg 102; 3.3.2.3.1, Pg 126

3.2.2.3.2, Para 2;

3.3.2.3.1, Para 2

This section states: "The Contractor shall utilize existing system, element and component level models, simulations and test suites to support software development efforts.

The Contractor shall also document, report and deliver source code changes to any existing GFI/GFP system level models, simulations, and test suites (including Next Generation Simulation (NGS) TWS, Multi‐Link System Test and Training Tool (MLST3), Multi‐Mission Analysis Tool (MMAT), and Wrap‐Around Simulation Program (WASP)) to support the validation and verification of the SSDS combat system requirements at all levels of testing." With the current absence of model and simulation related GFI in the bidders Library, It would be problematic to either estimate or document required source code changes. Our assumption is that simulation and modeling updates are outside the scope of this SSDS CSEA responsibilities.

Please verify that updates to GFI models and simulations are out of scope for this proposal?

The Government has updated Section C, paragraph 3.2.2.3.2 and 3.3.2.3.1 to address the Bidder's question.

46 SSDSICS‐REQ‐

001 FCLIP Ph2 TLR Rev 2 03‐ Nov‐2016.docx, Pg 7 & RFP Pg

SSDS ICS /3.2.2.2.2,

RFP 4.2.1.b

3.2.2.2.2 states "For closely‐spaced targets, those that reside within a fire control radar (FCR) beam's volume of coverage, the ICS shall maintain a x% continuous track on each of the targets, provided the multiple targets are detectable and resolvable by available ICS sensors (x defined in TPM Handbook, to be incorporated into Appendix C)." In order to satisfy Section L 4.2.1.b, the TPM Handbook should be provided to the bidder

Release the TPM Handbook as part of the classified Bidder's Library in order to satisfy 4.2.1.b (The Offeror shall discuss timing (i.e. error budget) impacts with respect to the ICS elements caused by the incorporation of the ACB 20 capabilities).

The Government has updated the instruction to focused on the offeror’s design of the composite track processing.

SSDSICS‐REQ‐

001 FCLIP Ph2 TLR Rev 2 03‐ Nov‐2016.docx, Pg 16 & RFP Pg

SSDS ICS 5.3, RFP

4.2.1.b

5.3 Appendix C ‐ Test Performance Measurement (TPM)

statues "Assessment of ICS performance is done through the ICS‐level Test Performance Measures (TPMs) by the ICS Metrics Working Group. ICS performance measures are specified in the Ship Self‐Defense System Integrated Combat System Metrics Handbook. " In order to satisfy Section L 4.2.1.b, the Ship Self‐Defense System Integrated Combat System Metrics Handbook should be provided to the bidder.

Release the Ship Self‐Defense System Integrated Combat System Metrics Handbook as part of the classified Bidder's Library in order to satisfy 4.2.1.b (The Offeror shall discuss timing (i.e. error budget) impacts with respect to the ICS elements caused by the incorporation of the ACB 20 capabilities).

The Government has updated the instruction to focused on the offeror’s design of the composite track processing.

Bidder's Library:

2. Program

Related Artifacts ‐ e. Main

Requirements

Bidder Library

The SSDS SRSs provided in the Bidder's Library contain a column which shows requirement trace to the SSDS SSS requirements. Similar requirement link traces are not shown in the other specifications.

Please provide current requirement decomposition tracing from the PNCR to the SSS specifications provided as part of Bidder's Library section 2.e.

The Government has provided additional information in the Bidder Library to include the PnCR file with tracing information.

49 Section L, p. 261

Section, 4.1.1(i)

Page 261 states "See Section H, 5252.245‐9106 FACILITIES

TO BE GOVERNMENT‐FURNISHED (COST‐

REIMBURSEMENT)(SEP 2009)". This clause is missing from Section H.

Request clause be added to Section H. The clause 5252.245‐9106 has been added to Section H.

50 J‐07 CAP

Rows 2, 8, 17, 25, 32, 39, 50

J‐07 CAP

Rows 2, 8, 17, 25, 32, 39, 50

The CAP list does not provide adequate detail to support the development of an accurate cost of procurement and assembly of some configurations. Are there drawings and/or BOMs for these hardware configurations?

Provide drawings and BOMs for CAP items to be assembled/built by the CSEA.

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

51 J‐07 CAP

Row 32 J‐07 CAP

Row 32

For what purpose is the SSDS network Tech Refresh hardware? Is it for evaluating COTS Obsolescence, or is this the MOD B Tech Refresh hardware?

Provide clarification. The SSDS network Tech Refresh is to provide one IDE hardware suite. There is a classified and an unclassified set of hardware suites.

52 J‐07 CAP

Row 39

J‐07 CAP

Row 39

Is this hardware for a SIPRNET node? Provide clarification. J‐07 CAP Row 50 hardware is for transferring data and voice between Government and contractor facilities.

53 J‐07 CAP

Row 50 J‐07 CAP

Row 50

Is this switching hardware for sharing assets between tactical test strings in the lab?

Provide clarification. J‐07 CAP Row 50 "switching hardware" is intended to share assets and connect different hardware strings together for multi‐string interoperability testing.

54 J‐07 CAP

Rows 76‐79

J‐07 CAP

Rows 76‐79

What are these Carahsoft licenses? Provide clarification. J‐07 CAP Row 76‐79 are Carahsoft licenses are required to develop and compile Build 11 on the HP Blades.

55 J‐07 CAP

Rows 82‐83 J‐07 CAP

Rows 82‐83

The CAP list identifies the Contractor recurring network licenses but provides no specifics products or vendors

Provide itemization of licenses required. The Offeror shall choose their own vendors based on the equipment that is purchased.

56 J‐07 CAP

Row 103, 104, and 127

J‐07 CAP

Row 103, 104, and

The CDS classified and unclassified computers and rack are also on the GFP list recommend removing this item from the CAP list The Government requires the specified CAP items to supplemented limited quantity of GFP.

57 J‐10 GFF

Rows 7,8, 12 J‐10 GFF

Rows 7,8, 12

What HTIs and subsystems are supported at these facilities that may be available to the CSEA for testing?

Provide a list of HTIs and associated subsystems/sims available at each facility.

The Government has posted additional documentation in the Bidders Library to address the Offeror's question.

58 J‐08 GFI

General

J‐08 GFI

General

How are documents maintained in DOORS to be delivered? Will they be in the same spreadsheet format with figures and tables in Word documents? Will the DOORS modules be made accessible to the CSEA?

Recommend DOORS modules made available to the CSEA The Contractor will have read access to the Government managed DOORS database.

59 J‐08 GFI

General J‐08 GFI

General

Are the FQT plans and procedures to be delivered as GFI, or will the CSEA be required to develop new plans and procedures.

Recommend that FQT test plans and procedures are added to GFI list The Government requires the CSEA to develop and deliver their own FQT plans and procedure.

60 J‐08 GFI

General J‐08 GFI

General

Will Rose and Rhapsody data models be delivered along with any scripts developed to support code generation or document production such as and IDD?

Recommend that Rose and Rhapsody model files along with scripts are added to GFI list

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

61 J‐08 GFI

General

J‐08 GFI

General

The SRS for each SC lists the messages that are input/output from the SC. However, there is no description of the content/format of these messages. as well as a definition of each data element within each message. There is a critical IRS/IDD that is missing from the provided Bidders Material. This is the Tactical LAN IDD. This is the interface document that describes all of the messages being passed between the SSDS SCs, over the Tactical LAN.

Add the Tactical LAN IDD for the latest Build to the GFI list. In addition, to support the development of solutions in the proposal, provide the Tactical LAN IDD for at least Build 10.10.04 in the bidders library.

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

62 J‐08 GFI

General J‐08 GFI

General

IDD for SEWIP Blk III is missing from the GFI list. Add the IDD for SEWIP Blk III to the GFI list. The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

63 J‐08 GFI

General J‐08 GFI

General

IDDs for ESSM Blk 1 & 2 are missing from the GFI list. Add the IDDs for ESSM Blk 1 & 2 to the GFI list. The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

64 J‐08 GFI

General J‐08 GFI

General

The EASR External Logic Interface Requirements Specification provide in the Bidder's Library is missing from the GFI list.

Add the EASR External Logic Interface Requirements Specification to the GFI list.

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

65 J‐08 GFI

General J‐08 GFI

General

The FCLIP OCIs are missing from the GFI list. Add the FCLIP OCIs to the GFI list. The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The

66 J‐08 GFI

Row 434 J‐08 GFI

Row 434

Does the 6.06.03 Application Program contain the operating system and all other infrastructure services and configurations to support installation on a new suite of hardware?

Provide clarification and if necessary any additional GFI items required. The 6.06.03 contains the operating system and other infrastructure services to support installation.

68 J‐09 GFP

Line Numbers

23, 95

J‐09 SEWIP BLOCK

II TACSIM

Will the SEWIP Blk II sim be upgraded to support Blk III, or will a separate sim be provided?

Clarify and add SEWIP Blk III sim to GFP list The SLQ‐32(V)6 Product Line Interface Sim will not be upgraded beyond its current capability set.

71 Section L

4.3.10.3 BOEs, Section L, 4.3.10.3.i & 4.3.10.3.ii

The RFP requests the following High Level Actual Programmatic Metrics to be provided for last 5 years for Programs cited in BOEs: (i) Dollars Incurred to DSLOC Produced, (ii) DSLOC per hour. DSLOC is a potentially misleading metric for measuring productivity, as it does not measure software actually produced on a given project, but rather is largely affected by the amount of reused code brought forward on the project. Equivalent SLOC (ESLOC) is a more accurate measure of evaluating the productivity of a given project and the consistency between proposed and historical data.

Recommend RFP be updated to request 5 years of data/metrics, to be:

(i) Dollars Incurred to ESLOC Produced, (ii) ESLOC per hour.

The Government has reviewed the comment and revised Section L.

72 Section L

4.3.10.3 BOEs, Section L, 4.3.10.3.d

RFP requires historical metrics for DSLOC be presented in terms of UCC or CLOC tool. However, prior program actual data may have been captured using other similar tools.

Recommend removing requirement for specific tool for past project historical actual metrics, while retaining the requirement for UCC or CLOC for SSDS CSEA program development

The UCC or CLOC shall be used to go back and count historical code.

73 J‐07 CAP

Row 8 and 81

J‐07 CAP

Row 8 and 81

Is MMAT a commercially available product the contractor needs to acquire, or will it be provided GFI? Is the recurring IBM maintenance licenses for MMAT itself, or some supporting middleware?

Provide clarification and identify vendor if not GFI. If IBM is not the MMAT vendor, identify IBM MMAT support product. Provide MMAT description/overview in Bidder's Library.

SSDS Multi‐Mission Analysis Tool (MMAT) is not commercially available and the Contractor will not be required to acquire this tool. The Government will provide MMAT as GFI when it becomes available. The IBM maintenance licenses are for the IBM equipment suite that runs the MMAT. An overview of MMAT has been posted in the Bidder Library.

75 J‐09 GFP

Line Number 11 J‐09 GFP

Line Number 11

Are these Commercial CDS computers specific to one HTI or are they generic computers sufficient to provide acceptable display loads for stress testing on all HTI strings?

Specify which HTI these computers are, and clarify how/why they are sharable assets.

These commercial CDS computer are sharable between 12, 12H, and 16 TI's.

However, the monitors and Variable Action Buttons (VABs) would be configured for the different variants.

76 J‐09 GFP

Line Number 26, J‐09 GFP

Line Number 26, 69

The HTI 12 and 12H CCGs requires a OJ‐830(V)2 vice the OJ‐830(V)1 specified in the line item.

Recommend providing OJ‐830(V)2 assets instead of the OJ‐830(V)1 assets.

The Government has reviewed the comment. The OJ‐830(V)2 TCC is represented by the RAVE computer. The assets listed in J‐09 is correct.

77 J‐09 GFP

J‐09 GFP

No MLST3 equipment is listed for Build 6 to support Mode 5 IFF TDL development and test.

Recommend adding MLST3 for Build 6 Mode 5 IFF development and test.

The Government has removed CLIN 1004 as a requirement from this solicitation.

78 Section F p199

Section F, Deliveries or Performance

There are 3 program deliveries for CLIN 1004 as follows:

LPD 21 01/13/2020

CVN 70 03/15/2020

LHD 8 03/4/2021

In accordance with the J‐09 GFP attachment, the Suite A hardware on which the Mode 5 IFF capability is to be integrated for these deliveries is not to be delivered to the CSEA until December 2020. Is the Mode 5 IFF development and conduct FQT for the first two deliveries expected to utilize Suite A hardware at a government facility?

Clarify and/or provide for an earlier delivery of the Suite A hardware. The Government has removed CLIN 1004 as a requirement from this solicitation.

79 Section L, page

Section L, 4.1.2

The RFP "requires the same insight into the Offeror’s proposed approach to CLIN 1001 as it does to CLIN 1000".

However, it is not clear if the Government's intent is that L4.1.2 invokes all the requirements of L4.1.1 (a through j).

Within the examples cited in 4.1.2, the system architecture maps to a requirement of 4.1.1, while the build plan is not a requirement of 4.1.1 but rather the Supplemental Volume (4.3.10). This same ambiguity applies to sections 4.1.3 and 4.1.4

Please clarify the requirements of L4.1.2, L.4.1.3, and L.4.1.4 and specifically address if the insights requested are limited to those provided in response to L4.1.1a‐j.

The Government has reviewed the comment and has revised Section L.

Cybersecurity Strategy P.5 and P.6

Cybersecurity Strategy P.5 and P.6 / Cyber Table 1

Cybersecurity Strategy document has disclosed the system categorization for SSDS as HHH and already determined that it's Platform IT (PIT). Given the attendant costs required for this classification, is this the government's intent? 0

Yes, this is the intent of the Government. IWS 10 SSDS fully embraces the DoD’s requirement for, and Navy’s implementation of, cybersecurity and RMF for SSDS.

SOW 67 SOW 67/ 3.0

Develop "ship unique" software code necessary to ensure the combat system software successfully functions for the ship specific combat system configurations that operate with and use this capability.' How is this "ship unique" software code being maintained in the PSEA SSL? The 10.10.04 delivery didn't appear to have any preprocessor directives that would commonly be used to switch code between different builds. Is this done in the CM tool with different branches? 0

The PSEA SSL is a superset of the code. A configuration file (which defines a ship configuration) is accessed by a script "program update' to pull and links all the object files to create a ship unique build. For clarity, Section C been amended to replace "ship unique" with "ship specific."

Section C, 94 Section C, 94 / Section C, 3.1.15

SOW states "Also, the 40 person conference rooms at each location shall have secure audio teleconference and classified VTC (cVTC) capabilities."

Please provide details on what the specific network connection requirements are and what type of security level (Secret, Top Secret or other) the cVTC will be required to operate to.

The Government has updated Section C, paragraph 3.1.15. The teleconference and classified VTC (cVTC) capability shall be at the Secret Level.

J-01 CSDR Plan, J-02 CSDR Plan P.3 of each / Block 13 of each

Document labeled “J-01 CSDR Plan” and “J-02 CSDR Plan” speak to various reporting requirements. This document does not check the “EVM Reporting” box under Section 13 nor does it indicate EVM reporting is required for any of the WBS elements in Section 13. This contradicts the SOW which states EVMS is required. Is EVMS required for all “completion” type effort on the program? Please clarify

The revised CSDR plan (Attachment J‐01) released with this Amendment is accurate. The Government requires application of the Earned Value Management Clauses. In accordance with the statement of work, EVM is required for Completion type CLINs.

0 N/A / J-09 GFP

Attachment J-09 - GFP item number 40 lists a "Next Generation Simulator". What is a next gen simulator? What are its capabilities? Who maintains it? Can the government provide a tech manual for this simulator? Add to Bidder's Library

The Next Generation Simulation (NGS) is a real‐time simulator family of computer programs and equipment, designed to simulate and/or stimulate the sensor, weapons system and Combat System (CS) element interfaces in support of the life cycle needs of Combat Systems including but not limited to the SSDS program. The NGS is maintained by the Government. No additional GFI or GFP is intended to be provided.

0 N/A / J-09 GFP

Bidder's Library does not contain tech manuals for all the GFP items in the J-09 GFP. Can the government provide the tech manuals for all GFP items? Add to Bidder's Library

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

Section L, 276

Section L, 276 / Section L.4.3.10.3

BOE "I"

The referenced section states that in the BOEs "The Offer shall provide the following… i. Dollars incurred to DSLOC produced." Section 3.1, Solicitation Response Requirements, page 258 states, "UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CONTRACT COST AND

PRICING DATA BE INCLUDED IN OTHER VOLUMES

OTHER THAN VI". The BOEs are contained in Volume III, Supplemental Information. Also, maintaining the BOEs in other than Volume VI limits their use as a mechanism to show cost realism. Move the BOEs to Volume VI, hours tables can be used in Volume III

Historical dollars to DSLOC is not Contract Cost and Pricing Data. The Offeror shall provide the information as instructed.

Section L, 274

Section L, 274 / 'Section L.4.3.10.3 Basis of Estimate

"All travel proposed by the Offeror in support of CLINS 1000-1004 shall be discretely proposed as separate BOEs." Is travel for CLINs 1000-1004 proposed separately from the Travel CLINs 0070-0079? Please clarify this requirement

All travel in support of the completion CLINs shall be within the target cost of those CLINs. The Government requires direct travel to be proposed as a separate discrete task within each CWBS element allocable to each of the completion CLINs. The proposed travel shall be traceable to the CWBS task for which the Offeror believes is requiring the travel.

Section B, 44 Section B, 44 / Section B, Note C

Section B, Note C states that ODC and Travel Costs "shall not exceed the cost specified in Section B". As there are no costs for the ODC or Travel CLINs listed in Section B, will they be added? Add the ODC and Travel CLIN Costs into Section B.

The RFP has been amended to provide a reference in CLINS 0060‐0070 to an added "Note G." Note G provides the NTE amounts associated with the ODC and Travel CLINs.

Section M, 312

Section M, 312 / Section M, 4.0 Total Evaluated Cost/Price

For evaluation of the Total Evaluated Cost/Price the RFP states, "All non-fee-bearing ODC CLINs [0060-0069], and Travel CLINs [0070-0079] will be the Not-To-Exceed Values as provided in Section B." There are no values in Section B. Add the ODC and Travel CLIN Costs into Section B.

The RFP has been amended to provide a reference in CLINS 0060‐0070 to an added "Note G." Note G provides the NTE amounts associated with the ODC and Travel CLINs.

Section H, 209

Section H, 209 / Section H, Special Contract Requirements H-

Response to the RFCP states: "The Contractor response to the RFCP shall only include labor categories and labor rates provided in Section J, Attachment 05". Is the CSEA Cost Table, Section L, Appendix 5 Tab L-J the J-05 Attachment? 0

The Government has updated Section L, Appendix 5 Tab L‐J to include the format which will become Section J Attachment 5. Please see "Attachment J‐ 05: Calendar Year Rate Sheets for Clause H‐30."

Section B, 2

Section B, 2 / Section B, CLIN

CLIN0001 requires an estimated cost in Section B however it's not an evaluated CLIN. Should CLIN0001 be NSP? Please clarify

CLIN 0001 description in Section B has been revised to explicitly state CLIN 0001 is NSP.

Section L, 290

Section L, 290 / Appendix 3 to Section L - Labor Category Definitions / Appendix 3 to Section L - Labor Category Definitions

The Non-Key Personnel Labor Categories defined don't include a clear mapping path for functions such as Program Management, Configuration Management, Quality Assurance, Security, and others. Because the labor mix is given, we want to avoid placement of these labor categories against an unintended labor category.

Provide a mapping of what labor functions are associated with the Non- Key Personnel Labor Categories

The Offeror shall provide the mapping of the proposed labor categories to the labor mix. The Government will not dictate the mapping of each Offeror's labor categories to the labor mix.

Section L, 274

Section L, 274;

Section C, 147, 151, 157, 161, 166, 173, 178 / L.4.3.10.2;

C.3.3.3.1.2.1.2.a.

6;

C.3.3.3.1.2.2.2.a.

6;

C.3.3.3.1.2.3.2.a.

6;

C.3.3.3.2.3.c.10;

C3.3.3.3.3.c.10;

C3.3.3.4.4.c.10;

C.3.3.3.5.3.a.6

Each of the Section C paragraph references state that the "end state" is "delivery of SSS SCN, SSDD SCN ...".

Section L of the RFP states "The Offeror shall provide a preliminary list of all expected Specification Change Notification (SCN) changes at the lower level requirement specifications (e.g. SSDS SSS and SSDS SSDD) …". The "e.g." in Section L indicates there could be other SCNs.

Please clarify that the only documents that need to be part of the preliminary SCN are the SSS and the SSDD.

The Government has revised Section L and is expecting a listing of potential SCNs at the SSDS SSS and SSDD level.

Section L, 276

Section L, 276 / L.4.3.10.3.1 Software Estimating (ESLOC) (d)

The RFP states "For each CSCI, the Offeror shall include SLOC estimates for new, modified and reuse code using the source Build 10.10.0.5 as starting point." The Current delivery of the source code is 10.10.0.4

When will the Government deliver build 10.10.0.5? The offeror will also need to understand the basline code count as delivered in order to establish the baseline to determine New, Modified, and Reuse code.

The Government has reviewed the comment and revised Section L. Build

10.10.0.4 is the build that will be provided for this Solicitation.

N/A / SSDS to CEC Build Matrix - 22014 05 27 The date of this document is 5/27/2014

Is this the most recent matrix? If not please provide the provide the most recent matrix

The Government does not currently have the requested materials. The provided list of GFI and GFP in the Solicitation is comprehensive. No additional GFI or GFP amendments are intended to be provided.

Section J, 243

Section J, 243 / Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

The Section J list of attachments include - J-14 Background Inventions Identifications List (BILL). However, it was not provided with the RFP. Please provide Attachment J-14

The Offeror shall submit, in their own format the Background Inventions Identifications List (BIIL).

Section J, 244

Section J, 244 / Section J, Exhibit/ Attachment Table of Contents

The list of Exhibits/Attachments provided on page 244 appear to either be redundant or conflict with Section J list of attachments on page 243 and Section L appendices listed on page 250. Should this page be deleted? If not, request missing attachments Please clarify.

The Government has reviewed the comment and has revised Section J.

Section C, 96

Section C, 96 / Section C, 3.1.19.4

Section 3.1.19.4 states: "The Secure System Node is a Government Owned, Contractor Managed system that allows for both unclassified and classified data to be securely exchanged in near real-time……". If the system is government owned, will the government deliver the system to the contractor at contract award?

Please clarify if the system will be delivered by the government or procured by the customer

The CSEA shall acquire all items from Attachment J‐07 CAP to support the Secure System Node requirement in the solicitation.

Bidder's Library / Instructions and Definitions Tab -line 15.

As documents are added to the Bidder's Library we must analyze them for impact to our proposed solution and cost.

When will the Bidder's Library be fully populated? 0

The Government is committed to providing the most current and accurate documentation to all Offerors. The Bidder's Library will continue to be updated when documents become available.

Section C, 70

Section C, 70 / Section C, 3.1.1.3.4

"For planning purposes relative to all completion CLINs, the contractor shall plan up to three (3) IPT events per month…". Does this mean 3 events per completion CLIN per month? Does "up to" mean that the contractor can propose less than 3 events per month? Please clarify

The Contractor can plan for up to three IPT events per month. Section C has been amended to clarify The IPT event can cover either LOE Tasks or Completion Tasks of the contract efforts.

J-24-SLOC Table / Instructions and Definitions Tab -line 15

Template is tailored to SSDS specific vendor. "Historic Effort: Cite the source (Program and CSCI) of the SSDS modified and reused software." How should this be filled out if not the incumbent?

Delete "SSDS" from line 15 to allow for non-SSDS historic efforts to be used as the estimating basis.

The Government has removed Line 15 "Historic Effort: Cite the source (Program and CSCI) of the SSDS modified and reused software." from J‐24 SLOC…