OTH-WS_Question_Set_2_-_Government_Responses.pdf

Attachment J-S1 - OTH-WS RFP N00024-17-R-5430 Question Submittal Form

Question Set/Number

Question Source: (RFP, attachment #, GFI title, etc.)

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Set 2 - 58 * RFP

* TLRD

* Pg 176, Section L, Factor 1 Supporting Evidence Table

* TLRD Pg 5

Supporting evidence for TLRD paragraph 3.2.4.1 Operator Interface requests predictions and data for Service Life, Shelf Life, Remain Afloat Time, and Maintenance Duration. The TLRD does not contain requirements for these parameters. What are the quantitative threshold and objective requirements for these parameters? Also please define which system segments these parameters apply to.

There are no threshold or objective requirements for these parameters. Further, Section L will be updated to remove the requirement for additional supporting evidence and update the Matrix Part 1 table for TLRD paragraph 3.2.4.1.

Set 2 - 59 RFP Pg 166, Section L, Paragraph 1.16 Would the USG please provide the Names, Phone Numbers, and E-mail Addresses of focal points for the Contractor organizations identified in Paragraph 1.16 so that offerors who wish to establish their own Non-Disclosure Agreements with these organizations prior to proposal submission may do so?

The contact information will be provided directly to the requesting Offeror.

Set 2 - 60 Exhibit A * CDRL AA0006 Contractor Work Breakdown Structure

* CDRL AB0003 Contractor Work Breakdown Structure

Current CDRLs call out MIL-STD-881A, which is now obsolete. The new callout is MIL-STD-881C. Recommend update of the CDRLs to reference MIL-STD-881C.

Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 61 RFP Pg 181, Subfactor 2 Supporting Evidence, TLRD Paragraph No. 3.1.5, Required Parameters for Supporting Evidence: Radar Cross Section (Frontal & Side), Required Units: m*m

In the Subfactor 2 Supporting Evidence table the government specifies a values for the nose and side of the platform. Does the government wish that value to represent the sector or the exact angle?

The Government requires the exact angle as specified in the RFP.

Set 2 - 62 TLRD Paragraph 3.2.5.2 Please provide the reference interface specification for the specified OD19C Messages? The reference interface specification for the specified OD19C Messages is NAVSSI-B423-IRS 4 May 2011.

Set 2 - 63 TLRD Paragraph 3.2.5.1 Please provide document CJCSINST 6130.01 referenced in the requirement TLRD GPS requirement? CJCSINST 6130.01 has been deleted from the TLRD. A revised TLRD will be provided to all Offerors who have previously been authorized to receive it.

Set 2 - 64 RFP Pg 75, Section C, Paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.10 and 1.11

The enclosure references in the SOW for Attachment J-13 are in disagreement with the list of enclosures for J-13 on page 155 and page

183. Please correct the enclosure references in Paragraph 1.0 of the SOW.

Section C will be updated to reflect the correct enclosure references as listed in Section J.

Set 2 - 65 TLRD Paragraph 3.2.5.1 Will the FCS be required to transfer black GPS keys to the EM? In accordance with TLRD GPS requirements, the Fire Control Suite is required to transfer black GPS keys to the Encanistered Missile.

Set 2 - 66 TLRD Paragraph 3.2.5.3 Please provide the interface/signal characteristics of the platform's GPS RF antenna feed? The platform's GPS RF antenna feed interface is a fiber-optic connection. The OTH-WS is required to receive GPS data in accordance with ICD-GPS-200D. The TLRD will be updated to reflect this requirement.

Set 2 - 67 RFP Pg 82-83, Section C, Paragraph 4.2.5 Safety Program

Paragraph 4.2.5 states “Upgrades or modifications shall never compromise the original safety/security requirements.”

Given that the paragraph is titled “Safety Program”, is the word “security” in this requirement referring to security requirements for the weapon system (i.e. cybersecurity and other security measures under program protection) or just those that were derived from safety requirements?

Section C paragraph 4.2.5 will be updated to remove the reference to security requirements.

Set 2 - 68 RFP Pg 194, Section L, DFARS 252.209-7008 Notice of Prohibition Relating to Organizational Conflict of Interest Major f

DFARS 252.209-7008 paragraph (b) states that "This solicitation is for the performance of systems engineering and technical assistance for a major defense acquisition program or a pre-major defense acquisition program." The offerors will not be performing SETA work in response to this solicitation. Request removal of this clause from the RFP.

Section L will be updated to remove DFARS 252.209-7008.

Set 2 - 69 RFP * Pg 165, Section L, Paragraph 1.4

* Pg 204, Section L, Clause HQ L-2-0012 Use of Non-Developmentatl Items

In the answer to Draft RFP Question #49, the USG indicated that proposals including documents classified above the SECRET level would not be accepted and section 1.4 of the formal RFP states that the Government will not accept proposal documents that are classified above the SECRET level. On Page 204, in NAVSEA clause HQ L-2-0012, Use of Non-Developmental Items (NDI), the Navy has indicated a preference for NDIs in response to this solicitation. Due to existing USG requirements for these NDI weapons systems and derivative systems, there are classification constraints that are higher than the SECRET level. In an effort to allow the USG to capitalize on previous investments and consider those systems in response to the OTH-WS solicitation, and to avoid the imposition of overly-restrictive RFP terms, we respectfully request that the Government reconsider the allowance of classified document submission higher than the SECRET level and to allow offerors to coordinate this submission with the appropriate USG personnel.

Please see the Government's response to Question Set 1 - 55.

Set 2 - 70 RFP * Pg 204, Section L, Clause HQ L-2-0012 Use of Non-Developmentatl Items

On RFP page 204, Clause HQ L-2-0012 USE OF NON-DEVELOPMENTAL ITEMS (NDI) (NAVSEA) (MAY 1993) states, "Use of NDI is the preferred method of satisfying operational requirements of the Navy where such use does not degrade the operational or performance requirements." If components of the Offeror's OTH NDI item meet TLRD 3.3.1 NDI requirements and are currently fielded and operational on USN ships with previous waivers for some Insensitive Munition requirements, will these previous waivers be adequate for acceptance of Initial Encanistered Missile (EM) deliveries, if Improved EMs developed under the OTH-WS Improvement CLIN meet all Insensitive Munition requirements without requiring waivers?

In accordance with Section L.3.1.2 paragraph 2.1,Offerors shall provide a narrative demonstrating that its OTH-WS complies with TLRD paragraph 3.3.1. In demonstrating that its proposed OTH-WS complies with TLRD paragraph 3.3.1 Offeror's shall include in their narrative, if applicable, a discussion related to any existing USN waivers. Further, the Government does not have a requirement for Insensitive Munitions compliance. An insensitive munitions assessment will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-2105D during performance of the contract; therefore the Government cannot determine whether or not waivers will be provided for any Insensitive Munitions requirements.

Set 2 - 71 RFP Pg 127-153, Section I Request that the USG add FAR 52.245-1, Government Property, and Navy Clause 5252.245-9500, Government Property for the Performance of this Contract, to Section I. Offerors may have Government-Owned tooling, factory test equipment, and/or facilities in use on current production lines that would be beneficial to the USG.

Please see the Government's response to Question Set 1 - 27.

Set 2 - 72 RFP * Pg 80-81, Section C, Paragraph 4.1.7 Training Courses

* Pg 80-81, Section C, Paragraph 4.1.8 User Manuals

Training Courses and User Manuals are required by SOW paragraphs 4.1.7 and 4.1.8 respectively. The Improvement CLIN 0110, does not include tasks for updates to these items. How would the government like us to propose required updates to Training Courses and User Manuals as a result of the Improvement CLIN?

The Government does not have a requirement for Offerors to propose updates to the training courses and user manuals as a result of the Improvement CLIN.

Set 2 - 73 RFP, CDRL AA and AB 154 Attachment A3 – Data Distribution List/Addressee List is called out but Not Provided as part of the Package Attachment A3 is a distribution list that will be provided to the successful Offeror at contract award.

Set 2 - 74 TLRD 4 Sections 3.2.1-3.2.1.4 were all removed and replaced with Reserved. These sections referenced LCS Interface requirements. With these sections removed, are the LCS and FF Requirements now identical, or is there no longer a requirement interface with an LCS?

The FF requirements encompass the LCS requirements.

Set 2 - 75 CDRL AA 6 Document States CWBS must be at least 6 levels down in accordance with MIL-Handbook 881A. The CSDR provides a 4 level WBS. Can the CDSR 4 level be used instead of the 6 level WBS.

No, in accordance with CDRL AA0006 the CWBS must be at least 6 levels down.

Set 2 - 76 CDRL AA 6 Section references MIL-Handbook 881A, which as superseded by MIL-Handbook 881C as of 03-OCT-2011. Which version should be used? The CDRL will be updated to reflect MIL-STD-881C.

Set 2 - 77 SOW section 1.2 75 SOW section 1.2 (page 75) says The FCS shall consist of an operator interface, a means of interfacing to the ship, means of interfacing to the launcher(s), and an engagement planning system, to include a Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS). The TLRD says that we need to interface to the ship Nav and GPS for Nav and GPS data. Please clarify if the FCS is required to have its own

GPS/INS.

The Fire Control Suite is not required to have its own GPS/INS. Section C will be updated to clarify this requirement.

Set 2 - 78 Draft RFP Q&A - question #112 na The answer indicates that a Navy Warfare Center cannot provide LSI services. Can a Navy Warfare Center be a member of an offeror's team?

The Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters is not responsible for making such a determination. The Naval Warfare Center is responsible for making its own determination on what services it may provide to industry under its statutory authority.

Set 2 - 79 SOW CLIN 003 & 103 p 3 & P SOW CLIN 0003 & 0103 say FOB: Destination P104 says Origin; please clarify The Government's response to question Set 1-22 was incorrect. Section B will be updated to reflect FOB Origin for CLINs 0003 and 0103.

Set 2 - 80 SOW Section F Deliveries of performance Ship to ADDRESS is TBD; accurate costing estimates will require a ship to address for EM, LM & FCS CLINs Offerors are not required to propose shipping costs associated with the CLINs listed as FOB Origin. In accordance with Section E, inspection and acceptance will occur at the Contractor's facility and the Government will be responsible for shipping the hardware.

Set 2 - 81 RFP p. 188, para 2.5 Can the full text Small Business Subcontracting Plan be included as an attachment, with a summary and approach be included in the management volume?

Yes. Section L will be updated to exclude an Offerors Small Business Subcontracting Plan from the page count for the Management Proposal.

Set 2 - 82 4.1.3 DI-MGMT-81468 Block 10 should say Monthly (and not Block 15) Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 83 4.1.3 DI-FNCL-81565C Remarks refers to CDSRP as Attachment 5, it is actually Attachment J-4

Reference to upload to DCARC site is missing from Remarks block.

Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 84 4.1.3 DI-FNCL-81566C Remarks refers to CDSRP as Attachment 5, it is actually Attachment J-4 Direction to upload to DCARC site is missing from Remarks block.

Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 85 4.1.3 DI-FNCL-81765B See Blk 16

Block 4 includes reference to Blk 16, there is no corresponding direction in Blk 16 for Blk 4 Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 86 4.2.4 DI-SES-80642 Is this applicable to Class I NORs only? Yes.

Set 2 - 87 4.2.4 DI-SESS-80643C D is the most recent version as of 4/7/15. C has been superseded. Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 88 4.3.3 DI-NDTI-80809B Block 7 should indicate LT Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 89 4.3.3 DI-ALSS-81547 Block 7 should indicate LT Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 90 4.3.3 DI-MISC-80043B Block 16 remarks incorrectly identifies delivery (Block 7) as a letter. This data is provided via the WARP online repository. Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 91 1.6

1.7 1.8

DI-MISC-80508B

See Blk 16

Is USG reviewing draft and providing comments? If so, need to define review period for USG. Yes, the Government will provide comments. The CDRL will be updated to clarify this requirement.

Set 2 - 92 4.1.5 4.2.15

DI-ADMN-81505 Block 12/13 references presentation material. This should only be minutes. Presentation material is AA0038. Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 93 4.2.4 DI-SESS-81875 DI-SESS-81875 is cancelled and replaced by DI-SESS-80858C, Supplier's CMP. Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 94 4.4.1.2 DI-MGMT-81466A Per 4.4.1, should this include supplier activity? Yes.

Set 2 - 95 4.4.1.3 DI-MGMT-81468 Per 4.4.1, should this include supplier activity? Yes.

Set 2 - 96 4.4.1.5 DI-MGMT-81334D

See Blk 16 Block 4 includes reference to Blk 16, there is no corresponding direction in Blk 16 for Blk 4

Per 4.4.1, should this include supplier activity?

CDRL AB0003 Block 4 will be updated to remove the reference to Block 16. This CDRL includes supplier activity.

Set 2 - 97 4.4.2.4 DI-SESS-80642 Is this applicable to Class I NORs only?

Typo in Blk 8 remarks, s/b A0012, not A012.

CDRL AB0006 is applicable to NORs, only. The CDRL will be updated to correct the Block 8 information contained in Block 16.

Set 2 - 98 4.4.2.4 DI-SESS-80643C D is the most recent version as of 4/7/15. C is not available.

Typo in Blk 8 remarks, s/b A0012, not A012.

The CDRL will be updated to reflect version D and correct the Block 8 information contained in Block 16.

Set 2 - 99 4.4.2.4 DI-SESS-80639 Need to populate Draft copies column. Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 100 4.4.2.5 DI-SAFT-81299C

See Blk 16 DID title: Explosive Hazard Classification Data Report (EHCDR) Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 101 4.4.1.7 4.4.2.12

DI-ADMN-81505 Block 12/13 references presentation material. This should only be minutes. Presentation material is AB0020. Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 102 4.4.2.4 DI-SESS-81875 DI-SESS-81875 is cancelled and replaced by DI-SESS-80858C, Supplier's CMP. Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 103 4.4.1.4 DI-MGMT-81650 Superseded by DI-MGMT-81861A Concur. The CDRL will be updated.

Set 2 - 104 4.3.3 DI-ALSS-81548 What data will we be required to provide? Several items on form (3 NALC/DODIC, 4 NIIN, 5 Nomenclature RIM No.,13 FMS Case No., 14 MSI

Activity, 16 Activity, 18 Cond Code) appear to be assigned by the Navy or are contained in Navy manuals/instructions that we do not have access to (OD31460) (SPCCINST 8810.12).

The CDRL will be updated to reflect a new DID DI-MGMT-81930.

Set 2 - 105 1.8 DI-MISC-80508B As flight testing is approximately 2 years after award, will initial submission date be adjusted? Block 11 of CDRL AA0025 will be updated to reflect "date of option award."

Set 2 - 106 Multiple TLRD, Section D and OD31460 The following document cannot be found and we will require them to be provided.

• CJC SINST 6130.01E from May of 2013

• NAVSEAINST 5400.52A (from Section D, Packaging and Marking, page 101, 4th paragraph)

• OD31460 (called out in DID for CDRL AA0015 Missile Log, DI-ALSS-81548) Also The CDRL References DI-TMSS-81675 3.1.2.1, 3.2, 3.6 and 3.7 of DS-89, “Data Standard for the Preparation of SIGINT Technical Manuals."

Can we be provided the DS-89 document? Due to it being an NSA document there is no avenue to receive this document, except through this RFP.

CJCSINST 6130.01 has been deleted from the TLRD. A revised TLRD will be provided to all Offerors who have previously been authorized to receive it. Section D will be updated to remove the reference to 5400.52A. Block 4 of CDRL AA0015 will be updated to reflect new DID DI-MGMT-81930. The DID for CDRL AA0026 will be updated to replace DI-TMSS-81675 with DI-TMSS-81723.

Set 2 - 107 RFP Page 17, para 3.1 The OTH-WS Improved system timing will result in an overlap between the initial order for improved systems and the final 12 months of the development of the improved system. Is this an oversight or is the plan to potentially order the parts at risk, ahead of the completion of development?

The delivery of the Improved hardware for live fire demonstration shall be delivered no later than seven-hundred thirty days after option exercise of CLIN 0110. Offerors are permitted to propose a delivery of earlier than seven-hundred thirty days in their Integrated Master Schedule in accordance with Section M paragraph 3.2.4. In the event that an Offeror can delivery its Improved hardware sooner, the Government has the option to exercise the Improved Encanistered Missile, Improved Fire Control Suite and Improved Launching Mechanisms CLINs as applicable.

Set 2 - 108 SOW Page 78 , SOW, para 3.1 Some of the reference documents called out in the SOW are not referred to in the text of the SOW. Are these documents not applicable? All of the documents listed in Section C paragraph 3.1 form a basis for the work to be performed under the Statement of Work, regardless of if the document is listed in the text of the Statement of Work.

Set 2 - 109 RFP Pg 2-74, Section B, CLIN Structure In Section B, each of the Training CLINs (0210, 0310, 0410, 0510, 0610) is broken out into 3 SubCLINs (AA, AB, AC). The descriptions for all of the SubCLINs are exactly the same. What is the offeror supposed to price for each SubCLIN? Is it different training classes (there are 5 classes but only 3 SubCLINs)? Is it to provide all 5 training classes on 3 separate dates? Where would the training classes be conducted?

Further clarification on the use of the SubCLINs is requested.

The Government may require up to three rounds of training (reflected as SLINs AA/AB/AC) within the 12 month period of performance.

Each SLIN shall be priced to include the time and material needed to teach the five courses required under Section C paragraph 4.1.7.

The training classes will be conducted at a US Navy school house.

Set 2 - 110 RFP * Pg 76, Section C, Paragraph 1.8 Option Items 0008 0108, 0208, 0308, 0408, 0508 and 0608 - Test Support Services

* Pg 82, Section C, Paragraph 4.2.5 Safety Program

The TLRD does not specify a requirement for Insensitive Munitions (IM). SOW paragraph 1.8 (p. 76) requires technical support for WSESRB.

SOW paragraph 4.2.5 (p. 82) states that OTH-WS hardware "shall meet the General Navy Safety Requirements of NAVSEA OP 4 Rev 11... and OP-5, Volumes 1 and 2." Based on the RFP requirements above, will the Offeror's OTH-WS hardware be required to "Pass" ALL IM tests including Fast Cook Off, Slow Cook Off, Bullet Impact, Fragment Impact, Sympathetic Reaction, and Shaped Charged Jet? Or will the USN and WSESRB provide waivers for some IM requirements?

The Government does not have a requirement for Insensitive Munitions compliance. An insensitive munitions assessment will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-2105D during performance of the contract; therefore the Government cannot determine whether or not waivers will be provided for any Insensitive Munitions requirements.

Set 2 - 111 RFP Page 134., 52.217-9 NAVSEA, Para ( c) How will the RFP be corrected for options CLIN in the 500 and 600 series that extend the contract duration beyond the 5 year period stated in paragraph (c)?

Please see the Government's response to Question Set 1 - 11.

Set 2 - 112 RFP Page 183, paragraph 2.2.4 Page 192, paragraph 2 Page 211, paragraph 2

Page 183 states that for purposes of developing the IMS Offerors shall assume CLIN 0110 will be exercised on 30 Sep 2020. Page 192 states that for the purposes of the price proposal, Offerors shall assume that FY19 Option CLINs award is 1 Jan 2019, including the first Improved Production CLIN 0111. Page 211 states the Government begins ordering Improved systems in the FY following the delivery of its live fire demonstration hardware under CLIN 0110. Please clarify when the option will be exercised for the initial production of Improved systems in relationship to the option for improved system NRE.

The option exercise date listed in Section L Factor 2 for CLIN 0110 is for purposes of developing the Integrated Master Schedule. The option exercise dates listed in Section L Factor 6 are for the purposes of developing the price proposal. The Government will not exercise the CLINs for the Improved Encanistered Missiles, Improved Fire Control Suites or Improved Launching Mechanisms until after successful completion of all exit criteria listed in Section C paragraph 4.4.3.3. All option exercise dates are subject to FAR 52.217-7 and 52.217-9 and the availability of funds.

Set 2 - 113 RFP Page 183, 192 If option CLIN 0111 is exercised 1 Jan 2019 as stated and Option CLIN 0110 (to be exercised 30 Sep 2020) is not exercised or is not exercised concurrent with CLIN 0111, will the Contractor be relieved of completing CLIN 0111 within the required period of performance (interdependency of design and production)?

Please see the Government's response to Question Set 2-112.

Set 2 - 114 Govt Response to Questions for Final RFP and Govt Response to Questions for Draft RFP

Final RFP Question Response 1-1 and Draft RFP Question Response 58

Offeror is proceeding with its bid under the assumption that the response to question 1-1 and Draft RFP response 58 are not in conflict, and as such, proposing the use of Government property under this contract is not allowed. Is this assumption incorrect?

There is no conflict between the Government responses provided for Draft RFP-58 and Set 1-1, as the responses address separate issues. The response to Draft RFP-58 addresses the use of Government furnished property which will be consumed under the contract.

The response to Question Set 1-1 addresses the use of other than virgin material, to include former Government surplus property that a Contractor has acquired from a Government agency in accordance with FAR 52.211-5. Use of Government property will be governed in accordance with all applicable clauses to include FAR 52.245-9, 5252.245-9115 and Sections L and M as amended through Amendment 0001.

Set 2 - 115 Govt Response to Questions for Final RFP and Govt Response to Questions for Draft RFP

Final RFP Question Response 1-1 and Draft RFP Question Response 58

If the above assumption in 21(a) is incorrect, please advise how the use of Government property, consumable or otherwise, will be valued when determining an Offeror’s total evaluated price.

Please see the Government's response to Question Set 2-114.

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