RFP__N00024-18-R-5102_Batch_No._3_Bidder's_Questions_-_Non-Proprietary.docx

Government Response – Batch No. 3 Bidder’s Questions (Non-Proprietary) N00024-18-R-5102 – Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) Combat System (CS) Ship Integration & Test (SI&T)

Question/Comment & Requested Action

Will the government be providing all the onsite infrastructure and facilities to support on site waterfront group and Temporary Duty?

Government Response

Bidders are to assume that no more than 5 on-site seats will be provided by the Government for infrastructure and facilities. As location is unknown at the time of bidding and proposal acceptance, bidders are to assume Washington DC based rates/standards using the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics for the 5 on-site personnel. The Government will support onsite infrastructure and facilities for TDY personnel, as needed. An amendment will be issued to revise SOW language.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

Please confirm that the labor mix matrix is the same as the J-15 Staffing Plan. Does the labor mix matrix apply only to major subcontractors?

Government Response

The labor mix matrix is a notional mix used as a guide to develop the Staffing Plan, Attachment J-15. This applies to both Prime and Major Subcontractors as stated in paragraph 10.6.1.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

The Cost Price Summary Format Workbook has historically exceeded 500 pages of data on 11x17 at 8-point font, please confirm that the offerors are only required to provide an electronic version of the Cost Price Summary Format Workbook.

Government Response

While an Electronic version of the Cost and Price Summary Format Workbook is required, hard copies will be accepted in addition to the electronic copy, but are not required. An amendment will be issued to revise in RFP.

Solicitation/RFP N00024-18-R-5102

The program management tasks in para. 3.1 is a CPIF task without assigned hours. Is this an LOE task based only on the management roles defined in J-14? Para. 3.1 explicitly calls out sub-contract management and supplier management (3.1.2.1) and Security (3.1.2), without defining these roles.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Please provide clarification if NAVSEA intends to define in Paragraph 3.1 that the Program Manager is to be bid in CLIN 0001 only?

Government Response

No, the Contractor shall designate a Program Manager for the entire Contract.

Solicitation/RFP N00024-18-R-5102

The description of CLIN 0001 Scope includes "The Contractor shall develop, modify, and update the CS Test Procedures in accordance with the Test Stage Matrix and Test Stage Summary Descriptions." Given that Section B does NOT include a Quantity of Hours for CLIN 0001, and the Test Stage Summary Descriptions do not include any reference to current status or existing page count, the Bidder has to have this information for each Stage Test shown in the two referenced Attachments.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

It is requested that NAVSEA provide the CS Test Procedures in accordance with the Test Stage Matrix and Test Stage Summary Descriptions. This information is required in order for bidders to properly size the effort required to price CLIN 0001.

Government Response

Attachment J-10 Test Stages Matrix identifies the organization responsible for developing the Test Procedures. The Test Procedures identified in the Test Stage Matrix (J-10) that the Government will provide are still being developed. These are the Test Procedures that the Contractor will need to modify and update. The Contractor shall propose the effort for developing, modifying, and updating these Test Procedures based on Contractor experience and knowledge.

Solicitation/RFP N00024-18-R-5102

“If the Offeror has intentions to submit a proposal to both FFG(X) CS SI&T and FFG(X) Detail Design & Construction (DD&C), the Offeror shall provide an OCI Mitigation Plan as part of the proposal.“

This section doesn’t distinguish whether the Offerors for both the FFG(X) DD&C and SI&T RFPs are prime contractors or subcontractors for both. It can therefore be assumed that all Offerors are prime contractors only for these opportunities and that the OCI Mitigation Plan requirement applied solely to these prime Offerors.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Please provide clarification if Subcontractors on both or one of the FFG(X) CS SI&T and FFG(X) Detail Design & Construction (DD&C) solicitations have to provide an OCI Mitigation Plan as part of their CS SI&T proposal?

Government Response

A plan shall be included for any subcontractor that has a potential or actual OCI in accordance with HQ L-2-0005 NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST (NAVSEA). An amendment will be issued to revise language in the RFP.

Solicitation/RFP N00024-18-R-5102

A number of elements of the scope including Space Arrangements, Topside Design, Installation and Alignment may overlap with the FFG(X) CD and DD&C contract scope.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

It is requested that NAVSEA provide clarification with respect to roles, responsibilities and overlap of scope with the CS SI&T contract. By calling out these lead and support roles; greater alignment can be achieved between the FFG(X) CD and DD&C contracts.

Government Response

This is a LOE CLIN and Government will issue Technical Instruction as needed. It is too early for us to clearly identify roles, responsibilities, and any overlap of the scope between CS SI&T, FFG(X) CD, and DD&C contracts.

Solicitation/RFP N00024-18-R-5102

The government requires update of CAD models for the CS Space Arrangements before and after ship delivery. However, no definition of the models to be used is provided nor the requirements for the native CAD models (format/protocol/tools).

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Please provide clarification as to which CAD Models/Tools NAVSEA requires for this CAD activity? This information is required to determine the appropriate modeling tools needed to execute the program.

Government Response

No specific CAD Models/Tools are required to be used. The Contractor is responsible for determining the appropriate CAD Models/Tools to update the Space Arrangements.

Solicitation/RFP N00024-18-R-5102

The government has specifically asked for a Cybersecurity Test Plan that identifies personnel responsibilities for very specific roles for CS system SMEs (Radar, GWS, CEC) and CS Network Engineer (J-14 Staffing Plan and Key Personnel). However, there is no requirement for an Information Assurance Engineer.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Please provide clarification if NAVSEA intends on adding key Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Engineering personnel at senior levels to support the CS boundary?

Government Response

The Contractor shall include Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Engineering personnel under the CS Network Engineer or Information Technologist in J-14 Staffing plan.

Solicitation/RFP N00024-18-R-5102

The Government has required that proposals be submitted NLT June 18, 2018. The approximately (60) day turnaround time for a proposal of this size and complexity is extremely tight for bidders to provide thorough responses in their proposals; given that the customary pre-solicitation Request for Information (RFI) and Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) prior to release of the Final RFP were not provided as prescribed under FAR 15.201- Exchanges with industry before receipt of proposals.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

It is requested that NAVSEA respectfully extent the submittal of proposals an additional thirty (30) days through July 18, 2018?

Government Response

The Government will not extend the proposal due date to 18 Jul as requested, but has extended the proposal due date to 09 July 2018 in Amendment 0001.

Solicitation/RFP N00024-18-R-5102

J‐10 Government Test Stages Summary Descriptions Lack of definition/information.

The Test descriptions covering Enclave, Platform and Shared Boundary Defenses are written in an all-inclusive manner.

The Task Descriptions do not differentiate between CF and GF Elements of the Frigate Architecture Framework and Boundary Defenses. Is it the Government's intent that the Ship Platform Contractor shall Design, Procure and Install all CFE related Elements (Stage 1 and 2 Tests) and then the SI&T Contractor/Government develop and conduct all Stage 3 through 7 Tests as described?

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

It is requested that the Government provide a Responsibility Matrix showing the breakdown of scope between the CS SI&T Contractor and the DD&C Contractor.

This information is required in order to understand whether the scope implied is all inclusive or will the Government split scope between the DD&C and SI&T Contracts?

Government Response

The scope included under RFP N000024-18-R-5102 is the responsibility of the CS SI&T Contractor.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

In support of the small business requirements in the subject RFP, the contractor requests addition of DFAR clause 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (SEP 2004).

Government Response

An amendment will be issued to include DFAR clause 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns in the RFP.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-GOS-030 is the Aegis Supplement to the General Specifications for Overhaul of Surface Ships (NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-GOS-010). Please provide the referenced NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-GOS-030 document for the Frigate FFG(X) program..

Government Response

The referenced NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-GOS-030 Supplement document is included in referenced NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-GOS-010 Revision 4 dated 30 November 2004. A copy will be provided to Offerors with a signed J-22.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Please provide the referenced NAVSEAINST 8825.1, the Shipboard CS Alignment Theory document.

Government Response

The information in the RFP is incorrect; the correct document title is Combat System Alignment Theory, reference SW225-A0-010/AALIGNMENTTHEORY Revision 4, dated 1 June 2003. A copy will be provided to Offerors with a signed J-22 and an amendment will be issued to correct the document title.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

Would the Gov’t entertain an SI&T Land Based Test Facility for Pre-shipboard testing? If not, does the Gov’t see this as adding risk to the Ship Construction schedule?

Government Response

This is not part of FFG(X) CS SI&T effort.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

Does the Gov’t plan to require or suggest pre-integration testing for the DD&C contract? If yes, will there be options to bring GFE (networks, CS SW, etc) to this site to reduce risk for downstream HM&E and CS integration and test?

Government Response

This is not part of FFG(X) CS SI&T effort.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Please confirm in which volume the requested OCI Mitigation Plan shall be submitted.

Government Response

It shall be included in Volume I, Executive Summary.

126-127 9.6.3 10.2 10.2/10.2.1/10.2.2 (p121, L.9.6.3) Solicitation Section J - Exhibits and Other Attachments; The Offeror shall include the following completed attachments as part of their Volume VIII submittal:…Attachment J-12, Data Rights, Identification and Assertion of Restrictions…

(p126, 10.2) The Government desires at least Government Purpose Rights...The Dara Rights offered (7017 list, 7028 list, and/or Supplemental Information...shall be provided as attachments to Volume VI and will become Attachments J-12 to the Contract.

(p126, 10.2) Volume III - Factor 2: Data Rights Non-Proprietary

Question/Comment & Requested Action

The solicitation provides three different locations for data rights lists and assertions. Please clarify the desired location(s) for the requested data rights lists.

Government Response

The Contractor shall complete Attachment J-12 and shall list all noncommercial TD, CS, and CSD intended to be delivered. The Contractor shall follow DFARS 252.227-7017 and 252.227-7028 instructions concerning the list as stated in paragraph 10.2.1.1 and 10.2.1.2 of the RFP.

Attachment J-12 shall be submitted as part of Volume VIII as stated in paragraph 9.6.3 of the RFP.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

Bidder respectfully requests the FFG(X) CS Specifications documents or instruction on the location to access the document.

Government Response

An amendment will be issued to change “Specifications” to “Interface Control Drawings (ICDs)”. The list of ICDs can be found listed in Attachment J-18. The complete ICD diagrams are a controlled document and will be formally released via AMRDEC to potential Bidders who have already submitted attachment J-22.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

For the non-key personnel positions requiring a Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA), please provide the military or professional experience that is equivalent?

Government Response

No years of military or professional experience will be allowed to substitute for the minimum degree requirements for key personnel; however, Attachment J-14 will be updated via an Amendment to allow years of experience equivalents for mid and junior personnel only.

Here are the Staffing Plan Definitions for Engineer and Non-Engineer requirements as they will be updated in attachmentJ-14:

Senior Engineer: 10+ years of relevant experience. A minimum of BA/BS required in Engineering, math or a relevant field. A Professional Engineer's license may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Mid-Level Engineer: 4-10 years of relevant experience. A minimum of BA/BS required in Engineering. A Professional Engineer's license may substitute for 2 years of experience. OR 14 years of Professional/Military experience relevant to Navy Surface Ship Combat System.

Junior Level Engineer: 1-3 years of relevant experience. A minimum of BA/BS required in Engineering. OR 6 years of Professional/Military experience relevant to Navy Surface Ship Combat System.

Senior Non-Engineer: 10+ years of relevant experience and a minimum of BA/BS degree is required.

Mid-Level Non-Engineer: 4-10 years of relevant experience and a minimum of BA/BS degree is required or 14 years of Professional/Military experience relevant to the position.

Tech Librarian Junior: 1-3 years of relevant experience and a minimum of Associates (AA) Degree is required or 6 years of Professional/Military experience relevant to the position.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

This excerpt requires test procedures to be developed and validated prior to shipboard use. However, the solicitation and earlier questions made clear that there was no land-based test facility to do this validation prior to shipboard use. Additionally, DOD-STD-2106 defines validation on Page 17 as "shipboard verification". Please explain what is meant by "prior to shipboard use" as we see these requirements in conflict with each other.

Government Response

Validation is not verification. Verification demonstrates that the test procedure works in a shipboard environment vs validation which ensures that the test procedure is written and sequenced properly prior to implementation on the ship. The offeror should provide how they would validate test procedures without a land based test site prior to verifying them onboard ship.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

Would the Government consider a years of experience equivalent in place of the degree requirement? S for each Engineering Grade Level.

Government Response

As mentioned in response to Question 20, No years of military or professional experience will be allowed to substitute for the minimum degree requirements for key personnel; however, Attachment J-14 will be updated via an Amendment to allow years of experience equivalents for mid and junior personnel only.

Here are the Staffing Plan Definitions for Engineer and Non-Engineer requirements as they will be updated in attachmentJ-14:

Senior Engineer: 10+ years of relevant experience. A minimum of BA/BS required in Engineering, math or a relevant field. A Professional Engineer's license may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Mid-Level Engineer: 4-10 years of relevant experience. A minimum of BA/BS required in Engineering. A Professional Engineer's license may substitute for 2 years of experience. OR 14 years of Professional/Military experience relevant to Navy Surface Ship Combat System.

Junior Level Engineer: 1-3 years of relevant experience. A minimum of BA/BS required in Engineering. OR 6 years of Professional/Military experience relevant to Navy Surface Ship Combat System.

Senior Non-Engineer: 10+ years of relevant experience and a minimum of BA/BS degree is required.

Mid-Level Non-Engineer: 4-10 years of relevant experience and a minimum of BA/BS degree is required or 14 years of Professional/Military experience relevant to the position.

Tech Librarian Junior: 1-3 years of relevant experience and a minimum of Associates (AA) Degree is required or 6 years of Professional/Military experience relevant to the position.

Question/Comment & Requested Action

J-16 does not seem to be a part of the solicitation package on FBO, or part of the controlled material. Will the Government please provide the attachment?

Government Response

Section 9.6.3 of the RFP states “As prescribed in FAR 19.708, Offerors other than small business concerns shall submit a subcontracting plan and that plan, once approved, shall be made part of any contract resulting from this RFP. The Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the contract as an Attachment J-16 – Small Business Subcontracting Plan.”

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