RFP_N00024-18-R-5102_Bidder's_Questions_Batch_No._2.pdf

Government Response – Batch No. 2 Bidder’s Questions (Non-Proprietary) N00024-18-R-5102 – Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) Combat System (CS) Ship Integration & Test (SI&T)

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 1 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 120 Section L, Para 9.6.2

"Paragraph 9.6.2 requires Contractors to prepare and submit a OCI Mitigation Plan if the Offeror is planning on submitting proposals for both FFG(X) SI&T and FFG(X) DD&C programs. Can the Government identify or elaborate on the type of potential OCI issues that you are anticipating, so that the Offeror can make sure our OCI plan addresses and mitigates all of your concerns.The first bulleted paragraph states: ""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. The plan shall explain in detail the remedies in place to avoid and/or mitigate any conflicts of interest which will give the Offeror unfair competitive advantage in the development of the proposals for either requirements or otherwise create an organization conflict of interest."" The second bulletted paragraph states: ""This is considered a significant issue for industry and the Government;"""

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Paragraph 9.6.2 requires Contractors to prepare and submit a OCI Mitigation Plan if the Offeror is planning on submitting proposals for both FFG(X) SI&T and FFG(X) DD&C programs. Can the Government identify or elaborate on the type of potential OCI issues that are anticipated, so that the Offeror can make sure our OCI plan addresses and mitigates all of the concerns. If the government believes that the actual or perceived OCI exists in execution, then the FFG(X) CS SI&T RFP language should be modified to reflect this timing. Recommend the government review and modify this RFP language to reflect a requirement to evaluate potential OCI in execution (vice during proposal generation) if that is appropriate. (i.e. does the OCI plan between the teams need to be in place now or after the award?).

Government Response

An amendment will be issued to address the discrepancy. Offerors are required to submit mitigation plans for any OCI’s that exist during proposal development and contract execution.

The correction shall read:

“The plan shall explain in detail the remedies in place to avoid and/or mitigate any conflicts of interest which will give the Offeror unfair competitive advantage in the development of the proposals for either requirements or otherwise create an organization conflict of interest in execution of either contract.”

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 2 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 87 Section F Period of performance table and delivery table Non-Proprietary

Question/Comment & Requested Action

No period of performance is provided for CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0011 in the POP table. A delivery period is listed in the delivery schedule. Does this imply that the period of performance for these CLINs is 72 months for CLIN 0001 and 24 months for CLIN 0011 after award. If that is not a correct assumption, what is the period of performance for CLINS 0001 and 0011? Will delivery conclude the CLINS period of performance or will there be ongoing efforts to update these plans after the RFP stated delivery date?

Government Response

The performance period for CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0011 will be the number of months listed in Section F starting from the date of award. The CLIN 0001 performance period is 72 months from date of award. The CLIN 0011 performance period is 24 months from date of award. Delivery will conclude the CLINs performance period and there is no intent to update these plans after the RFP stated delivery dates. CLINs 0001 and 0011 are completion CLINs and therefore are shown in the delivery schedule table. Level of effort CLINs are shown in the period of performance table.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 3 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 12 Section B, CLIN 3002

"Drawings

CPIF

Review, update, and modify CS Space Arrangements, CS Installation Control Drawings, CS Interface Control Drawings

Option Year 2

See Note B"

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Why is CLIN 3002 an option year 2 CLIN?

It was an administrative error. It should be Option year 3. An amendment will be issued to correct CLIN 3002 to reflect Option year 3.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 4 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 11, 14, 17, 21,

25, 28, 32

Section B CLIN’s 0012 Series

CLIN 2012, and 3012 listed as an Option, CLINs 4012 thru 9012 are not listed as options

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

There seems to be inconsistency between within the Clin 0012 series. What is the meaning of making 2012 and 3012 options with the rest of the 0012 CLINs not options?

It was an administrative error. The CLIN 0012 series are all Option CLINs. An amendment will be issued to correct.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 5 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 46 3.1.5.1.2

The Contractor shall, prior to software installation and integration and testing, verify that the placement of host and physical items conforms to CS Space Arrangement drawings, verify that all host and network devices are properly connected, and are able to successfully boot to an operational status.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

If the task described is performed before software installation then systems may be unable to be checked to boot into “operational status”. Recommend the government better define the expectations of “operational status” or detail what software the system will have on it for verification of “operational status” before final software is installed.

“Operational status” implies all systems and subsystems will power on properly and are ready for software installation.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 6 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 48 / 55 3.4.1 / 3.2.1

"3.2.1 The other structure is the Government IDE and it will be via the Government provided unclassified Integrated Product Data Management (iPDM). This Government IDE (iPDM) shall be the formal delivery method for all CDRL deliverables.

3.4.1 The Contractor shall generate CS Test Procedures in

accordance with CDRL A024 to be used throughout New Construction, Builder Trials (BT), and Acceptance Trials (AT), including both incremental stage tests and at-sea demonstrations. Examples of this testing scope includes Integrated Combat System Operational Demonstration;

Integrated Training System Operational Demonstration;

Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Operational Demonstration;

Anti-Air Warfare; Surface Warfare (SUW) and Strike Warfare (STW) Operational Demonstration; Multi-Function Radar Operational Demonstration; Cooperative Engagement Conditions (CEC) At-Sea Operational Verification Test; CS Survivability Demonstration Test;

Exterior Communications System At-Sea Demonstration.

These data shall be deposited and stored in the Contractor IDE and provide Government access to this data."

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Section 3.2.1 and 3.4.1 conflict. Section 3.2.1 states that all formal deliverable shall be provided to the Government iPDM and 3.4.1 states that the Generated CS Test Procedures shall be deposited and stored in the Contractor IDE. Provide clarification.

Government Response

3.2.1 is the instruction for managing CDRL deliverable and non-deliverable items. 3.4.1 specifically refers to a document (Test Procedure). 3.4.1(d) refers to generating the document and while in generation, the document will be stored in Contractor IDE until it is ready to be delivered to the Government, which will then be posted in iPDM (Government IDE). This process is also mentioned in 3.2.1.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 7 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 55 3.4.1 f The Contractor shall validate FFG(X) CS Test Procedures, which will be witnessed by the Government.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

To validate the test procedures may require special test equipment (STE), software, simulators etc. What equipment, facilities, and support will be supplied by the government as GFE to support this effort?

At this time, there will be no GFE provided. In order to validate the test procedures, it will be done at the ship builder after the In Yard Need Date (IYND).

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 8 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 55 3.4.1 f The Contractor shall validate FFG(X) CS Test Procedures, which will be witnessed by the Government.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

To validate the test procedures may require MRC's/Tech manuals. What PMS/MRCs and Technical Manuals will be provided? When will they be provided?

Applicable PMS/MRC and Technical Manuals will be provided as required during test procedure development.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 9 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 55 3.4.1 f The Contractor shall validate FFG(X) CS Test Procedures, which will be witnessed by the Government.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

To validate the test procedures may require OEM or Government information services/support. What government or OEM services will be provided? When will they be provided?

Support/Services will be provided as needed by either OEM or Government.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 10 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 55 3.4.1 f The Contractor shall validate FFG(X) CS Test Procedures, which will be witnessed by the Government.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

To validate test procedures, what special test equipment will be provided? When will they be provided?

At this time, there is no list of special test equipment that will be provided.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 11 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 55 3.4.

The Contractor shall develop, modify, and update the CS Test Procedures in accordance with the GFI listed in Attachment J-10 (Test Stage Matrix, Test Stage Summary Descriptions, and Government Test Sequence Network).

The Government will provide the CS MTP and CS TSN. The Contractor shall review, modify and update the CS MTP (Attachment J-20) in accordance with the NAVSEAINST S9095 ADTRQ-010/TSTP - Total Ship Test Program Manual and review, modify, and update the CS TSN (Attachment J-10). The Contractor shall use the Government Test Index and Numbering System to reference their CS TSN and CS Test Procedures. Further, the Contractor shall assist the Shipbuilder in the development of the Ship Test Program documents.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

After the MTP is reviewed. it is likely that the contractor will recommend additional procedures. If the government chooses to approve development and validation of these extra procedures, does that work fall under and thus be estimated in CLIN001 or is it going to be conducted as a TI under one of the LOE CLINS? The answer will impact how CLIN 0001 is estimated.?

The development of MTP will fall under CLIN 0001; this includes modifications, updates, any additional procedures due to recommendations by Government or Contractor.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 12 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 56 3.4.2 c. The Contractor shall validate FFG(X) CS TSN, which will be witnessed by the Government.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Is the expectation here to "demonstrate this" on the first hull or to provide analysis on our methods on how the TSN was determined? What CDRL would this be provided under?

Yes, the Contractor shall validate the final TSN by “demonstration” on the first hull. The “demonstration” is not a CDRL/deliverable item, but the development of the TSN is a CDRL item.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 13 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 56 3.4.2

d. The Contractor shall incorporate the adjudicated and Government approved redlines into the FFG(X) CS MTP and in the affected test procedures.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

What is the driving factor that will generate these “adjudicated and Government approved redlines”? Is this the initial submittal from the contractor for review or another external factor?

The comments and redlines will come from Government review of the initial and subsequent drafts up to final submission.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 14 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 56 3.4.3

b. The Contractor shall assist the CS test and evaluation efforts by coordinating with the shipbuilder for the development of the Ship Construction Test Program, the Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARM) reviews, and Test Development Director (TDD) conferences supporting long range planning and scheduling.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Can the Government provide details on the frequency and the coordination level required on the reviews and conferences required in this item? This task assumes numerous meetings and IPTs.

What assumptions on their periodicity should we use for estimating this work? If the periodicity cannot be determined, suggest these meetings be moved to a LOE CLIN instead of being bid under CLIN 0001 as written in RFP?

Government Response

The Contractor should estimate the frequency for this effort throughout the duration of CLIN 0001 based on their past experience. It would not be appropriate to move to LOE as this is effort is tied to the completion task itself.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 15 Date: 4/30/2018

RFP N00024-18-R-5102

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Will there be a Combat Systems Alignment Manual (CSAM) as part of FFG(X) prior to test procedure generation or will it be generated under this contract by us.

There will be no CSAM, rather the Contractor shall perform the Combat System alignment tasks in accordance with NAVSEAINST 8225.1 as referenced in paragraph 3.7.3 of the SOW.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 16 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 59 3.6

"The Contractor shall ensure that the CS Enclave is integrated with the shared boundary interfaces in accordance with the FFG(X) Baseline Diagram, Attachment J-1 and FFG(X) Architecture Framework-DIV-3A, Attachment J-2. The Contractor shall provide the expertise required in the integration, installation, and test of CS equipment in the FFG(X) ships in the areas of:

• Subsystem, System and Ship Integration,

• CS Integration among CS elements, supporting ship systems, and the communications systems that support integrated warfighting,

• Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A),

• Standardization,

• Command, Control, Communication, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I),

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),

• Interoperability,

• Safety,

• Quality Assurance,

• Human Factors Engineering, and

• CS Operations/Manning

• Combat System Alignment"

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 16 Date: 4/30/2018

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To the bulleted list recommend adding Cybersecurity since any changes to the baseline will require analysis in this area

Concur. An amendment will be issued to add Cybersecurity to the bulleted list.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 17 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 48 / 61 3.6.1.2 / 3.2.1

"3.2.1 The other structure is the Government IDE and it will be via the Government provided unclassified Integrated Product Data Management (iPDM). This Government IDE (iPDM) shall be the formal delivery method for all CDRL deliverables.

3.6.1.2 After ship delivery, the Contractor shall maintain in its IDE Topside Evaluation Reports , Topside Configuration Baseline Drawings, and the Crew Served Weapons Guide for FFG(X) ships. The Contractor shall also conduct data analysis of the Topside CS equipment and provide recommendations for any design changes to the Government in accordance with CDRL A023"

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Section 3.2.1 and 3.6.1.2 conflict. Section 3.2.1 states that all formal deliverable shall be provided to the Government iPDM and 3.4.1 states that the Topside reports shall be deposited and stored in the Contractor IDE. Provide clarification.

Government Response

3.6.1.2 talks about maintaining the Topside Evaluation Reports, Topside Configuration Baseline Drawings, and the Crew Served Weapons Guide for FFG(X) ships in Contractor IDE as they are not deliverable items. However, the “data analysis” of the Topside CS equipment will be a deliverable item and will be posted in iPDM.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 18 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 64 3.7.6

e. Data Analysis Suite: The Contractor shall provide in-yard Test Data Analysis capability and provide access to the Government test team. The purpose of this Data Analysis capability is to record test data results, report analyses conducted, verify software, ensure authority to operate software, and verify associated licenses are up to date to allow for all necessary analyses to be conducted.

Non-Proprietary

Question/Comment & Requested Action

Does the government plan on supplying the data software suite to use for data analysis? Given that data to be analyzed is expected to be classified, will the government provide a classified room/space in the shipyard to conduct this analysis?

No, Government does not plan to supply data software suite and the analysis (both classified or/and unclassified) shall be conducted at the Contractor facility.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 19 Date: 4/30/2018

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Attachment J-14 1.2 J-14 Key Personnel labor category description Non-Proprietary

Question/Comment & Requested Action

For the key personnel positions requiring an Associates or Bachelor's degree (AA or BS/MS), please provide the military or professional experience that is equivalent?

Government Response

Here are the definitions of key personnel for senior engineer and senior non-engineer in J-14. There is no mention of an Associate Degree in any of the key personnel positions, all key personnel shall have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree as mentioned below. No years of military or professional experience will be allowed to substitute for the minimum degree requirements for key personnel.

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.

Senior non-engineer - 10+ years of relevant experience and a minimum of BA/BS degree is required.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 20 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 120 9.6.2

This section states states: "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. The plan shall explain in detail the remedies in place to avoid and/or mitigate any conflicts of interest which will give the Offeror unfair competitive advantage in the development of the proposals for either requirements or otherwise create an organization conflict of interest." "The OCI Mitigation Plan will be evaluated based on the practices and processes on identification, avoidance, and/or mitigation of any OCI (Unequal Access to Information, Biased Ground Rules, and Impaired Objectivity) whether actual or perceived. This is considered a significant issue for industry and the Government; therefore, a well thought out plan is paramount. The Offeror may be ineligible for award if the Government deems the plan is unacceptable."

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

The government as expressed concern for a perceived or actual OCI between the FFG(X) CS SI&T and the FFG(X) Detail Design & Construction proposals. Given this concern, it would make sense that a perceived or actual OCI could exist between the FFG(X) CS SI&T and FFG(X) Combat System Software and GFE programs. Recommend the government add the following requirement to the

FFG(X) CS SI&T RFP:

If the Offeror has intentions to submit a proposal to FFG(X) CS SI&T while being the OEM for FFG(X) Combat System Software or related weapon/sensor system, the Offeror shall provide an OCI Mitigation Plan as part of the proposal. The plan shall explain in detail the remedies in place to avoid and/or mitigate any conflicts of interest which will give the Offeror unfair competitive advantage in the development of the proposals for FFG(X) SI&T or otherwise create an organization conflict of interest. The Offeror shall provide the Contractor OCI policy. The plan shall fully comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 9.5 and the Contractor’s OCI Policy.

Refer to response for previous OCI question (Batch #2, Question 1).

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 21 Date: 4/30/2018

J-12

J-12 - OSS Tab

"… Aegis code …" in Columns I through L. "LM Ltr 2-246-0" in Column P.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Tab 2 of the J-12 attachment makes several references to the Aegis software and a "LM Letter". Please confirm our assumption that items were added in error and update the heading of the J-12 attachment to reflect FFG(X).

J-12 AEGIS references were an error. An amendment with an Updated J-12 attachment will be provided.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 22 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102

3.4.1 (f)

3.6.1(e)

10.1.2

3.4.1f--The Contractor shall validate FFG(X) CS Test Procedures, which will be witnessed by the Government.

3.6.1e--Assisting the Government with data extraction, data reduction, and engineering efforts to review data obtained during testing of the FFG(X) CS. The Contractor shall provide facilities to support this tasking.

10.1.2--Demonstrate the process the Offeror will use to develop and validate Test Procedures prior to shipboard use. Identify how elements to be validated by test procedure are derived. Identify how test results will be mapped to elements to be validated.

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Because many of the selected FFG combat systems are tested in government-funded contractor labs, it is helpful that the selected contractor be permitted to use these government-funded labs for FFG(X) SI&T testing. This reduces the appearance of any unfair competitive advantage and provides more efficient use of government-funded facilities.

To mitigate these concerns, would the government consider a similar approach to that in the AEGIS solicitation (copied below) to open select government-funded labs to assist with data extraction, data reduction, and engineering efforts to develop combat system changes?

“The Contractor shall provide an up-to-date set of ACS test procedures for Combat System integration in accordance with NAVSEA T9050-AA-DIR-010/AEGIS, AEGIS Ships Test Procedure Preparation Directive. The Contractor shall also validate Contractor prepared ACS ship test procedures at Government facilities or, when necessary, in ships. The Contractor shall work closely with the PARMS preparing the non-Contractor element level ship test procedure to ensure timely delivery to the ATT in advance of the applicable ship test. “

At this time the FFG SI&T government team does not have access to any government funded contractor labs and cannot provide access for SI&T testing.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 23 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102

Page 116 Paragraph 8.0

Section L Section 8.0: Proposal Format – “Offerors shall structure proposal…”

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Question/Comment & Requested Action

Section L- 10.1 Volume II: Factor 1 - Technical Approach, Sections 10.1.1 - 10.1.4 contains 4 major paragraphs and 23 subparagraphs, but is limited to 50 pages (excluding Sample Problems). Since the Technical Approach is the most significant evaluation factor, the Contractor requests the Government to increase the page count to 100 pages (excluding Sample Problems) to permit a more robust and detailed technical response.

No. It shall be limited to 50 pages.

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Batch No:. 2 Question No.: 24 Date: 4/30/2018

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RFP N00024-18-R-5102 Solicitation Cover

" Bidder respectfully requests an extension of Thirty (30) days for the submittal of the proposal for the subject Guided Missile Frigate Combat System Ship Integration and Test Request for Proposal. “

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Bidder respectfully requests an extension of Thirty (30) days for the submittal of the proposal for the subject Guided Missile Frigate Combat System Ship Integration and Test Request for Proposal.

The Government will not extend the proposal due date to 18 Jul as requested, but will rather extend the proposal due date to 09 July 2018.