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Q & A Number Question and Number
| Q1 |
| Great Presentation. Like drinking from a hydrant. The “factory” requirement greatly narrows down the PRIME playing field but the “integration” requirement opens the door for small businesses. Are you able to project what the small business component will be for the resulting contract? |
| A1 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q2 |
| Can we get a copy of the attendee list so we can have POCs to approach for teaming? |
| A2 |
| The Government has attached the attendance sheet. |
| Q3 |
| When will NAVSEA issue the RFP? |
| A3 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q4 |
| What are the top 5 technical differences between the June 2016 Sources Sought and the upcoming RFP? |
| A4 |
| 1. The maximum allowable diameter for the mast has been increased. |
2. The requirement for any module anywhere has been relaxed.
3. The maximum elevation for the high resolution visual and infrared capability has been reduced.
4. The performance requirements are now required to be satisfied for both the VA class and the Columbia class lengths of dip loop (i.e. communications and ES.)
5. The counter detection requirements for the radar have been better refined.
6.
| Q5 |
| What required delivery schedule for each CLIN does NAVSEA anticipate requiring? When does NAVSEA anticipate requiring the delivery of the first production unit(s)? |
| A5 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q6 |
| What is the anticipated CLIN structure (NRE, CCMs, Production, Engineering Services, etc.), contract type and quantities? |
| A6 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q7 |
| Will NAVSEA maintain the requirement for the system to maintain a non-rotating path from dip loop to the dome? |
| Q8 |
| How many days after the RFP is issued will bids be due? |
| A8 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q9 |
| For how many days are proposals required to be valid? |
| A9 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q10 |
| How many days after bid submission does NAVSEA intend to issue an award? |
| A10 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q11 |
| Are there any companies precluded from bidding due to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) or other similar restriction? |
| A11 |
| The Government is not aware of any companies precluded from bidding due to OCI or other similar restriction. Interested Offerors who discover a potential OCI after release of the solicitation shall notify the Government immediately. The Government will conduct an analysis to determine if an OCI exists and if the Offeror is ineligible to compete. |
| Q12 |
| What GFI does NAVSEA anticipate providing? |
| A12 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q13 |
| How will NAVSEA provide support for the UNDEX shock testing? |
| A13 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q14 |
| Will NAVSEA specify the number of modules required? Does NAVSEA intend to maintain the any-module-anywhere approach? |
| A14 |
| The number of modules is not specified. Modularity should be maximized. |
The any-module-anywhere approach is now encouraged but not required.
| Q15 |
| Are there any CMMI or similar requirements for the prospective bidders? |
| A15 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
| Q16 |
| When will a revised performance specification be made available to prospective bidders? |
| A16 |
| The Government is unable to provide an answer at this time. |
