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143-144 L/Attachments/IMPORTANT The referenced section/paragraph includes the following:

"The Offeror (and any subcontractors performing SECRET-level work shall not be:

· Under a special security agreement"

The beta.sam.gov posting states that “Prime contractors interested in bidding under any subsequent solicitation must be able to receive classified documents up to the SECRET level and must be a United States (U.S.) company or an independent U.S. subsidiary. Offerors must be a United States (U.S.) company or an independent U.S. subsidiary…”

These statements seem contradictory as a Special Security Agreement (SSA) is what ensures the independence of U.S. companies that are also U.S.

subsidiaries. Please confirm that companies under a SSA are able to compete under this solicitation.

Offerors under a special security agreement are able to compete for this solicitation. Solicitation will be amended to remove bullet point "Under a special security agreement". Amendment to the solicitation is forth coming.

7/9/2020

2 Solicitation 2 of 170 Section B/CLIN 0001 EM&D The deliverable for CLIN 001 is not clear. Is this Engineering Artifact(s), a Demo Unit, something else?

The requirements for CLIN 0001 are stated in Section C.

If you have a specific question as to what has been stated please provide specific details for the Government to evaluate.

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3 General N/A N/A Request an extension to the delivery date of proposals.

The Government is currently evaluating this request.

Should an extension be granted the solicitation will be updated accordingly.

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C / Statement of Work It appears that CLIN0001 does not include a hardware delivery.

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L / 3.6.3 The fee restrictions specified for Section B Pricing are unreasonably more restrictive than the statutory limitations imposed by 10 U.S.C. 2306(d) and 41 U.S.C. 3905. FAR 15.404-4(a)(2) recognizes that it is in the Government’s interest to offer contractors opportunities for financial rewards sufficient to stimulate efficient contract performance, attract the best capabilities, and maintain a viable industrial base.

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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L / 3.6.5 SECTION 3 –

COST/PRICE PROPOSAL Rate Support

Need to submit five years of actuals to support indirect rates for prime, IOTs and major subs. Is this required for companies that have submitted a Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) to DCMA?

The requirement for submitting five years of actuals to support indirect rates for prime, IOTs and major subs remains the same even if offerors have submitted a Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) to DCMA.

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99 of 170 I / 52.232.16 Progress Payments

Currently, only progress payments are allowed on fixed priced CLINs. Would the Government allow Offerors to propose Performance Based Payments for fixed priced CLINs?

Performance Based Payments will not be authorized for this requirement.

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L / 2.1 Proposal Structure, Format and Proposal Page Counts

Given current guidance from CDC and Government authorities for social distancing and safe material handling, will the Government rescind the requirement for 1 original and 2 hard copies of an Offeror's proposal? Producing hard copies requires handling by numerous employees during the printing, assembly, checking, packing and shipping of those copies. Allowing purely electronic delivery provides Offeror(s) additional flexibility to observe CDC and other government guidance to businesses to maximize working from home. While producing DVDs requires less interaction than paper hard copies, multiple employees are still involved in burning, checking and packing the physical DVDs.

Amendment 0001 of the solicitation updates Section L proposal submission requirements.

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25 of 170 C / 2.1 DoD Standards This states "the contractor shall comply with the latest version of all DoD Standards listed below."

There are no version #s or dates of the versions shown, creating confusion and uncertainty for potential changes.

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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C / 2.1 DOD Standards,

2.2 Other Government

Documents and 2.3 Industry Documents

Paragraph 2.1 states that the Contractor "shall comply" with the documents listed. However, paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 do not similarly state that compliance is required for the other Government or Industry Documents listed.

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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L / L-215-H007 (b) Adequate time and opportunity have not been given to review all documents, especially the Classified attachments. Additional time is requested for submittal of questions.

Amendment 0001 of the solicitation extends the deadline for submission of bidder's questions to 7/29/2020.

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F - Deliveries or Performance

Delivery dates specified in Section F appear predicated on a base contract award no later than 11/30/20. If for any reason, the contract award is delayed past this date, can we assume Section F delivery dates will be accordingly adjusted?

The stated notional contract award date of November 30, 2020 is solely for the purpose of preparing the IMS. It is incorrect for offerors to assume that the notional date has any impact on the stated Section F dates.

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A / 9 and L / 2.1 Proposal Structure, Format, and Page Counts

There appears to be a conflict in the required number of proposal copies to submit. Page 1, item 9 states “Sealed offers in original and 3 copies …” The table at para 2.1 of Section L specifies 1 Paper Original and 2 Paper Duplicates. Is original + 2 copies or original + 3 copies correct?

Amendment 0001 of the solicitation updates Section L to specify (1) Paper Original and (3) Electronic Copies.

7/21/2020

Solicitation The offeror requests an extension to 09 Oct 2020 The Government is currently evaluating this request.

Should an extension be granted the solicitation will be updated accordingly.

7/22/2020

General Will an extension be provided for submission of

RFQ/SOW/Requirements questions as classified proposal documentation has not been received?

Amendment 0001 of the solicitation extends the deadline for submission of bidder's questions to 7/29/2020.

7/22/2020

General What CDRLs can be eliminated if utilizing a proprietary design?

All CDRLs are required, none can be eliminated. 7/22/2020

Solicitation 29 C/3.2 RFP Page 29/170, par. 3.2 states 'It is anticipated that this initiative will leverage an existing qualified design'. Please clarify the meaning of that statement.

Amend 0001 updates paragraph 3.2 to state: "This initiative may leverage an existing qualified design."

7/22/2020

Solicitation 95 I/52-227-11 PATENT RIGHTS--OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR (MAY 2014)' Very limited descriptions and no “shall” requirements ? Apart from foreground. Please elaborate.

Additional details of the applicability of this clause can be found at www.acquisition.gov as stated in the solicitation, FAR clause 52.252-1.

7/22/2020

Solicitation 35 C/3.7.1.3 Does the government intend to establish organic depot level support, or will a U.S. based contractor facility meet USN requirements?

This question is beyond the scope of the solicitation therefore, the Government will not be providing an answer at this time.

7/22/2020

Solicitation 31 C/3.2.4.5 “The contractor shall document how the MK 9 TIS Replacement CWTI implements, follows, maintains, and oversees the environmental planning and compliance with environmental regulations throughout the expected service life requirement in a Programmatic, Environmental, Safety, and Health Evaluation Plan. (CDRL A022)”. How is this accomplished i.e. which environmental regulations?

This is a standard process. The Government encourages offerors to ask specific questions regarding the requirement.

7/22/2020

Solicitation General In support of the government’s desire for a technically sound solution and fair competition, sufficient time is required to study interface and requirements documents, once received. Request an extension to 09OCT 2020.

The solicitation has been updated to include an extension for receipt of proposals to 8/31/2020

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Section B, Section G, Section L (L-215-H004 and 3.6.3)

CLIN 0026 Data, is defined as "Not Separately Priced" in multiple RFP sections yet Section B defines CLIN 0026 as "FFP".

Yes, CLIN 0026 is Not Separately Priced. 7/22/2020

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151 3.1.3 3.1.2 is labeled Element 2 and 3.1.3 is also labeled Element 2

Amend 0001 updates 3.1.3 to state, "Element 3:

Engineering Services".

7/22/2020

Exhibit A & Section C SOW

Exhibit A and attachment A3 both include CDRLs A007 & A008 yet they are not included in SOW text.

CDRLs A007 & A008 are labeled as "Intentionally Left Blank" and are not in support of a requirement in the solicitation. The Government will update, Exhibit A CDRLs and Attachments A1-A4 to correct inconsistencies between said documents.

7/22/2020

Exhibit A, Attachment A3 (Data Distribution List)

4 Attachment A3 CDRL for Configuration Audit Summary Report and Certification references has incorrect CDRL number, duplicated numbering from previous CDRL.

The Government concurs. This typo to Exhibit A CDRLs will be updated in a future amendment to the solicitation.

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82,84,85 Section I Duplicate clauses: 52.204-25;52.243-2 and 252.227-

Amend 0001 removes duplicative clauses. 7/22/2020

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28 Section C para 3.1.2 2nd paragraph on page 28 starting with "Foreign Government Information…" appears incomplete, ending with incomplete sentence of "Any such"

Amend 0001 removes "Any such" from Section C para 3.1.2.

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99 Clauses Incorporated by Full Text 52.232-16

Is it possible to propose an additional payment type, such as Performance Based Payments?

Performance Based Payments will not be authorized for this requirement.

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142 L-215-H007 SUBMISSION OF

QUESTIONS BY

OFFERORS—ALTERNATE I

(NAVSEA) (MAR 2019)

Per section (b) The deadline for receipt of questions is July 15, 2020.

Although the Offeror(s) and Government have been working in good faith from the date of the RFP, all GFI was not available as of the date of proposal, and some GFI has not been received as the deadline for submission of questions by offerors.

The Offeror(s) are unable to ask questions regarding GFI not yet received.

Amendment 0001 extends the deadline for submission of bidder's questions to 7/29/2020.

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138 L/52.252-1 Clause states: In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the Offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer.

FAR 52.252-1 is included in the solicitation as a resource to identify provisions and clauses utilized within the solicitation.

7/22/2020

General Is overseas travel expected or anticipated to meet this requirement?

There is no Government requirement enforcing the need for foreign travel. The requirement for foreign travel, or lack of, will be dependent on the offeror's proposed approach.

7/22/2020

General Can the government accept an existing, proprietary design, without GPR?

Offerors shall review all relevant RFP provisions for a detailed explanation. For example, the government describes proposal requirements related to Factor 2, data rights, at Section L paragraph 3.2. Offerors shall review the entirety of that paragraph.

In part, that paragraph states that “[i]f an Offeror proposes to deliver any commercial or noncommercial TD/CS/CSD with less than Government Purpose Rights (GPR), the Offeror shall describe the impact on the Government's ability to use, modify, release or disclose such TD, CS, or CSD. The use of proprietary algorithms, designs, processes or interfaces shall be described. The Offeror shall provide justification and rationale for all intellectual property and data rights assertions…” It also states, in part, that “[i]n the event an Offeror (including its sub-Offerors or suppliers, or potential sub-Offerors or suppliers, at any tier) proposes to deliver any commercial or noncommercial TD/CS/CSD with less than such license rights as desired by the Government (identified under Section M), the Government will evaluate the potentially adverse impact on the Government's ability to use, modify, release, or disclose such TD, CS, or CSD. Further, the Government will consider the adverse impact of less than the license rights desired by the Government in the best value determination. The data rights license offered shall be incorporated into the successful Offeror's contract upon award.”

Offerors shall also review relevant portions of section M for an explanation of how the government will evaluate such proposal elements.

7/22/2020

Solicitation The offeror requests an extension to 09 Oct 2020 Amendment 0002 of the solicitation extends the deadline for submission of proposal receipt to 9/8/2020.

7/29/2020

General Will an extension be provided for submission of

RFQ/SOW/Requirements questions as classified proposal documentation has not been received?

Amendment 0001 of the solicitation extends the deadline for submission of bidder's questions to 7/31/2020.

7/29/2020

General Can a ship layout allotted to the replacement transmitter be provided? Does "direct replacement" mean the replacement transmitter needs to meet an overall footprint or is it a 1:1 identical configuration (i.e. weight, dimensions, mounting, interconnections, number of cabinets, etc)?

Attachment-8 PCR outlines the requirements for the replacement transmitter. If there are any specific questions regarding a specific requirement the Government encourages offerors to re-engage through bidders questions if the offeror believes Attachment-8 PCR does not provide the requested information.

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Solicitation 29 of 170 3.2 Technical objectives “In order to minimize changes required on ships receiving the MK 57 NSSMS, the MK 9 TIS Replacement CWTI shall not exceed the dimensions of the MK 73 Mod 3 Transmitter Group as detailed within Section J, Attachments 7-17.”

Are dimensions measured on a unit by unit basis, or a cumulative area/volume. For example, if a design can save 1Ft2/5ft3 on the Power amplifier (MK177) could that be applied to controller cabinet (MK32) or other unit of the transmitter group?

Attachment-8 PCR outlines the requirements for the replacement transmitter. If there are any specific questions regarding a specific requirement the Government encourages offerors to re-engage through bidders questions if the offeror believes Attachment-8 PCR does not provide the requested information.

7/29/2020

P&CR IRM Pg 14 Section 2.3.2.2 Pg 70 2-6 Change D Table 2.2

PC&R states “the MK 9 TIS shall sufficiently cool itself from available supply of freshwater and/or saltwater.”

IRM provides a table of cooling requirements.

based on; flow rate, temperature, pressure and particle size.

Which is the authoritative requirement? The requirements for cooling contained in Attachment 8- PCR page 14, paragraph 2.3.2.2 are in Attachment 9 - SW261-TR-IIN-05E in table 2.2 - Primary Water Cooling Requirements. An amendment to the solicitation is forth coming to update Attachment 8-PCR.

7/29/2020

Solicitation 29 C/3.2.1.1 Can SE Technical Reviews be tailored if using an existing product, or modifying an existing product?

Please provide additional details as what specifically is being requested to be tailored.

7/29/2020

Is contractor format acceptable for CDRL deliverables?

The offeror shall defer to each CDRL for its required deliverable format.

7/29/2020

What are CDRL 7 & 8, and where are they referenced?

CDRLs A007 & A008 are labeled as "Intentionally Left Blank" and are not in support of a requirement in the solicitation.

7/29/2020

Solicitation 35 C/3.7.1.2 Are there IKEE/INCO kits required in the RFP, and when are they required to be delivered?

The intention is for the offerors to provide a listing of recommended INCO spares but are not required to be delivered as part of this effort.

7/29/2020

41 Solicitation 34 C/3.6.5.2, 3.6.5.3 There appear to be duplicate CDRL 38 There is no duplicate CDRL. 7/29/2020

Solicitation 41 C-215-H002 The nine years parts availability covers the production period of all options. Are their considerations past the nine years?

There are no considerations past the nine years mark. 7/29/2020

Solicitation 58,60 E I&A terms on p.58 seem to conflict with I&A clauses on p.60.

Update to Sections E and F is forthcoming in a future solicitation amendment.

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Solicitation 25 RFP Page 25/170: 'the MK 9 TIS Replacement CWTI must be compatible with the in-service MK 73 MOD 3 Transmitter Group'. It is assumed this is applicable for the 5 kW version. For the 10 kW version are modifications to the platform forseen or allowed?

For the 10 kw there are no foreseen modifications to the platform.

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Solicitation 150 L/3.1.1 3.1.1 states 'Meet the threshold output power of the MK 9 TIS Replacement CWTI 3.5 kW, +/- 1 dB, CW; the objective output power of 5.0kW, +/- 1 dB, CW. What is the exact meaning of “3.5 kW, +/- 1 dB”? Is the meaning that each transmitter should have a minimum output power of 2.780 Watt at FAT, or else? And is there a definition of minimum output power per RF channel, e.g. should each channel be compliant with the output requirement, or should the minimum output power be the average over the RF channels?

The channels should meet the minimum requirements of 3.5KW +/- 1 db (3.5KW – 1.0 db = 2.75KW). Not an average.

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Solicitation 28 C/3.1.2 SIPRNET: Can the government flex on this requirement if circumstances/proximity permit courier?

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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Section E Listings for acceptance at "Origin" or "Destination" in table do not match text in Sect E clauses for Inspection and Acceptance for Items 0012-0025 and for 0010 and 0011.

Update to Sections E and F is forthcoming in a future solicitation amendment.

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Exhibit A, Attachment A3 (Data Distribution List)

4 Attachment A3 CDRL for Configuration Audit Summary Report and Certification references has incorrect CDRL number, duplicated numbering from previous CDRL.

The Government concurs. This typo to Exhibit A CDRLs will be updated in a future amendment to the solicitaion.

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Exhibit A, Attachment A4 (Existing Information and Electronic Data)

2 Attachment A4 What site will be used for deliverable uploads?

Will there be a requirement for Transmittal letters to be part of the deliverable?

Update to Exhibit A, Attachment A4 is forthcoming in a future soliciation amendment.

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H-216-H002/(i)

Restriction on alternate site work (i) Unless the Contracting Officer determines that alternative worksite arrangements are detrimental to contract performance, the Contractor may perform up to 10% of the hours at an alternative worksite, provided the Contractor has a company-approved alternative worksite plan.

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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32 Section C/Para 3.4.3.5 The CDRL listed (and corresponding DID requirements) do not align with the statement:

"The summary information contained within the Facilities Management Plan shall support planning for any modification to an existing facility (or development of a new facility). (CDRL A028)"

It is unclear where the un-alignment exists. The requirement is for the offeror/contractor to document any test facility changes needed in the Facilities Management Plan.

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32 Section C 3.4.3.4 Text indicates Test Reports (CDRL A027) to be delivered for CLIN 0001 during/after the Development Phase. The intent is to manufacture, complete testing and generate Test Reports (CDRL A027) for the Qty 2 Engineering Development Models during CLIN 0002.

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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These CDRLS have no dates for First Submission or Subsequent Submission. They State in Block 16 "As Directed By the Government". Industry recommends completion of these CDRLs in conjunction with delivery of EMDs and replacement units to the fleet.

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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41 A041 Parts List DI-SESS-81359B states "This DID is applicable to the acquisition of Non Developmental Item (NDI) i.e., Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government 0ff-the-Shelf (GOTS) equipment."

CDRL A041 will be updated in a future solicitaion amendment to reference DI-PSSS-80134B vice DI-SESS- 81359B.

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35 3.7.1.3 The efforts in this paragraph do not align with DI- ILSS-80755 from CDRL A042. This scope is to define overhaul and test procedures. The DI is for an Overhaul Repair Report for Army material.

This DI does not address the scope of this section.

CDRL A042 will be updated in a future solicitaion amendment to reference DI-MGMT-81910 vice DI-ILSS- 80755.

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34 3.6.5.2, 3.6.5.3, The data for PMS and MRC for CDRL A038 are outputs from Reliability Centered Maintenance. CDRL A038 DI-PSSS-80991B references the list of DIs for RCM.

The full RCM requirements for this contract are not addressed in the Sow

CDRL A038 referenced DI-PSSS-80991B, which provides detail procedures for accomplishing PMS and MRC procedures. The intent of the paragraph of 3.6.5.2 and

3.6.5.3 is to provide system requirements that meet the design.

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48 A048 Block 16 defines Block 12 as 60 DPT contract completion. There is also a 60 day Government review/comment cycle defined.

Government concurs. CDRL A048 will be updated from 60 days to 90 days for DPT.

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40 A040 Provisioning Parts List

Per GEIA-STD-0007 the scope of provisioning needs to be defined in the contract. TA-HB-0007,2.0.3 Cite Data Item Description DI-SESS-81758, Logistics Product Data in the contract for transfer/ delivery of the relevant logistics product data that supports generation of the required deliverable reports. Attach the completed Attribute Selection Sheet (Appendix A of GEIA-HB-0007) identifying the specific attributes required.

CDRL A040 will be updated in a future solicitaion amendment to reference DI-SESS-81359B vice DI-SESS- 81715.

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25 Section C SOW, 2.1 MIL-STD 461 is listed with out-of-date designations

The Government appreciates the feedback. The Statement of Work, paragraph 2.1 states, "the contractor shall comply with the latest version of all DoD Standards as listed".

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40 A040 Provisioning Parts List

DI-SESS-81715, references additional discrete task requirements as delineated in the contract, paragraphs 3.4.3 and 5 of DS-84.

"DS-84, Data Standard for the Preparation and Submission of Provisioning Technical Documentation, the current edition, is located at the National Security Agency, Information Assurance Directorate, 9800 Savage Rd, Suite 6718, Fort Meade, Md 20755-6718, Attn: I5222, IA Logistics Support. " DS-84 is not listed on the NSA website or on the web.

CDRL A040 will be updated in a future solicitaion amendment to reference DI-SESS-81359B vice DI-SESS- 81715.

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62 Delivery Date for CLIN

The Delivery Date for CLIN 0001 in Section F is 31 December 2021.

Given the scope for CLIN 0001, this date overly constrains the required data development.

Offeror anticipates using data from EDMs to complete and refine CLIN 0001 tasking.

The Government appreciates the feedback received;

however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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33 of 170 C / Statement of Work 3.5.2

The scope contained in SOW 3.5.2 Installation Engineering Support (OPTION CLIN0003) seems to overlap with scope outlined in Engineering Services (OPTION CLIN0012).

The scope of paragraph 3.5.5 is associated with the offeror's proposed approach in support of the stated requirements for CLIN 0003. The scope of paragraph 3.9 is associated with potential additional Government directed tasking(s) beyond the defined requirements.

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50 of 170 C / C-242-H002 POST AWARD

MEETNG (NAVSEA) (OCT

2018)

For planning purposes, how many days after award must the successful offeror hold the post-award meeting?

It is recommended that the post-award meeting be held two weeks after contract award.

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L / L-219-H001

SUBMISSION OF SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING

PLAN (NAVSEA) (JAN 2019)

Recommend that provision L-219-H001 be updated to also reference DFARS 252.219-7004, included in Section I, for Offerors that have a comprehensive subcontracting plan approved under the Test Program described in DFAR 219.702-70.

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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7 of 26 Para - 2.2.1.1.1 Frequency Channels

The new solicitation calls for additional channels which differs from existing qualified designs. Is this the intent?

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14 2.3.2.2 liquid cooling What is the flow rate and temperature of the provided cooling liquid?

The requirements for cooling contained in Attachment 8- PCR page 14, paragraph 2.3.2.2 are in Attachment 9 - SW261-TR-IIN-05E in table 2.2 - Primary Water Cooling Requirements. Attachment 8, P&CR, will be updated in a future soliciation amendment.

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14 2.3.2.3 Dry Air Output Please clarify that the ship systems will be providing pressurized dry air capability directly to the MK9 CWTI transmitter amplifier cabinets.

The MK 9 TIS CWTI provides pressurized dry air to output waveguide. Dry air is produced in the Environmental Support Cabinet by the Compressor Dehydrator. No dry air is provided by external ships dry air.

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12 2.2.4.3.1-2.2.4.3.2.4 These paragraghs appear to be test target requirements not uplink requirements.

Attachment 8, P&CR, will be updated in a future soliciation amendment.

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14 and 17 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.3.4.1 Prime Power spec (2.3.2.1)and Power Dissipation (2.3.3.4.1) specify legacy values and do not appear to have been adjusted for the requested MK9 TIS transmitter output power levels.

The requirements are as listed in the soliciation. The Government does not expect the water dissipation to increase beyond what is called for in the current specification due to newer technology.

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n/a n/a Was it intentional to omit legacy specifications such as MAN ALOFT and SECTOR BLANKING?

The Man Aloft and Sector Blanking are external features of the ship. Therefore, they are not included for the design of the transmitter.

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General The solicitation at page 160 requires an “original signature” on the SF 33. The Government considers an electronic/digital signature to be an “original” signature, as required by the solicitation, if it meets the FAR definition of “signature or signed” at FAR

2.101. Furthermore, the Government requires such

electronic/digital signatures to include hallmarks that verify the identity of the person making the mark and a “present intention to authenticate the writing”, such as evidence of an individual’s full name, personal key, certificate, time and date stamp, etc. If planning to use an electronic/digital signature to support proposal requirements, offerors are encouraged to engage in further question/answer with the Government, before the deadline for receipt of proposals, to determine if the Government concludes that the components of the electronic/digital signature are acceptable.

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6 Section 1 The MK 9 TIS CWTI P&CR states the technical solution shall be backward compatible (form, fit, and function) with MK 73 Mod 3 system. Does the MK 9 TIS P&CR dictate specific design implementation, or are offerors allowed design flexibility to improve reliability and performance so long as it complies with defined interface specifications and fits within specified SWaPC allocations?

Yes, the offerors are allowed design flexibility to improve reliability and performance so long as it complies with defined interface specifications and fits within specified SWaPC allocations.

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RFP 35 Section 3.7.4 Can the government provide a completed TDP Option Selection Worksheet as defined in Mil-STD-31000B?

It is not mandatory for the Government to provide the completed TDP Option Selection Worksheet. As such, the Government will not be providing said document.

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RFP 155 Section L paragraph 3.4 The RFP appears to have a typographical error.

The RFP states: "As required by DFARS 215.303(c)(i), the Offeror shall provide information on its past performance demonstrating compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9 Alt II." The DFARS does not have a section 215.303(c)(i), rather it should refer to section 215.304(c)(i).

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Appendix A - CWTI/FCS Interface Signals

Appendix A is missing 35 signals from the (legacy) CWTI/FCS interface. (e.g. CDI bits, Null Fill, etc)

The 35 signals are copper discreets that are no longer used in the MK9 system. All existing signals have been identified in the Attachment XX P&CR.

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33 0f 170 3.6.1 Maintenance Support Plan (MSP) (CLIN 0001)

Please clarify if MSP is in fact a Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) Plan?

They are tasks under 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 are related but have two discrete deliverables.

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Paragragh indicates inspection and acceptance at destination. Is that the government's intent or would/could the inspection/test/acceptance be delegated and performed by DCMA at the origin?

Update to Sections E and F is forthcoming in a future solicitation amendment.

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Section J Attachment 12 WS35794: Interface Control Document Evolved SEASPARROW Missile Block 2 To Interrupted Continuous Wave Illumination (ICWI) Radar Systems (Classified)

2.2.2.5.7 through

2.2.2.5.9 : Uplink Noise/Spurious

The RFP has a reference to WS35794: Interface Control Document Evolved SEASPARROW Missile Block 2 To Interrupted Continuous Wave Illumination (ICWI) Radar Systems, with the implication that the MK73 replacement program needs to be in compliance with this document. Since the RFP is focused on CWI applications, we don’t quite understand the relevance of this document, and most importantly, we don’t believe it’s the Government’s intent to invoke ICWI requirements on this CWTI procurement.

Offerors shall, at minimum, comply with the requirements of the soliciation.

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2.4.6.1 MTBCF Does the current requirement include the MTBCF of the (legacy) Liquid Cooler Cabinet?

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Section 2.1 Design Goals The MK 9 TIS CWTI is to be a direct replacement for the MK 73 Mod 3 Transmitter Group. In order to minimize changes required on ships receiving this upgrade, the MK 9 TIS CWTI shall not exceed the outline dimensions of the MK73 Mod 3. See section 3.2.3.1, for dimensional requirements... Control, status, power, microwave, and all other interfaces shall be compatible with, and transparent to, the other elements of the MK 9 system.

The outcome of this is dependent on the offeror's proposed approach.

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Solicitation 34 C/3.7.1 How many days should be used to calculate the onboard spares?

To calculate the onboard spares the offeror shall use a value of three years.

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Solicitation 33 C/3.5.2 Timing for installation engineering support seems out of alignment with CLIN 0003 delivery dates or CLIN 12 PoP dates.

The Government appreciates the feedback however upon review the Government did not find a misalignment between CLIN 0003 and 0012. The requirements remain unchanged.

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Solicitation 36 C/3.7.5.2 Is there a maximum number of training days? How long is the current Mk 73 training?

There is no minimum requirement however the length of the training is subject to the offerer's proposed method. The proposed method should meet the requirement of the soliciation. The current Mk 73 training is about three weeks.

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SCG 03-118(Series) N/A N/A The classified material stated that it was derived from two Security Classification Guides:

SCG ID #03-118.5 (20180119)

SCG ID #ESSM OPNAVINST 5513.3C

The SCG 03-118.5 seems to be one version newer than the SCG received (03-118.4).

SCG received (03-118.4) is the latest version. The classified attachments will be updated in a forthcoming solicitation amendment to correct this error

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2.2.2.5.1 through

2.2.2.5.6 :Air/Surface Mode Noise

The P&CR only incorporates ESSM Illumination requirements from WS35676 and WS35712 and does not address the more stringent (legacy) Tracking Radar requirements. As currently written, the P&CR only defines a non-tracking CWI capability

Attachments 10 and 11 contain the requirements for the waveform without FM (used for ranging). The FM ranging requirement is stated in Attachment 8, P&CR, paragraph

2.2.2.3. Coherency Reference Check and FM Ranging

Surface Mode (i.e. SWEPT Air Mode Waveform) is contained in Attachment 8, P&CR, Surface Mode Modulations. Appendix A has the Ramp Weighting Signal for Blanking of the receiver during the flyback for MOD 12/13 systems.

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F - Deliveries or Performance and L -paragraph 3.6.2 Cover Letter

We acknowledge per prior question answered that the stated notional contract award date of November 30, 2020 is solely for the purpose of preparing the IMS. This draws attention to the prescribed validity of the proposal per Section L, para. 3.6.2, which is 360 days following the due date for receipt of proposals. The current due date of August 31, 2020 requires that we assume the award could occur as late as August 26, 2021, resulting in an approximate 4 month period of performance for the execution of CLIN 0001 and since the CLIN 0002 no later than award date is 31 Aug 2021, this would causing significant overlap between the design and build phase of the EDM increasing risk due to schedule constraints with work being performed in parallel that should properly be serially performed.

Amendment 0003 of the solicitation updates delivery date for CLIN 0001.

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Section F - Deliveries or Performance

CLIN 0002 list a ship to address of Port Hueneme indicating a planned usage of the Engineering Develop Models post Design Verification Test and Qualification Testing. What are the sell-off criteria for the EDM models?

Amendment 0003 of the solicitation updates Sections E and F.

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Section C para 3.4.3 System Test and Evaluation

Paragragh calls out the specific statement "with the detailed requirements stated within the SOW and Section J, Attachments 7-17" as the list of documents that the system must be compliant with.

Need clarification on the specific revisions of the documents that can be used. For example Section J Attachment 15 is not the latest revision of this document. Note this comment applies to all sections that call out these attachments.

Amendment 0003 of the solicitation updates Section J Attachment 15.

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DD form 1423-1 for A045 Block 8 refers to "TDP worksheet attached as pages A045-1 and A045-2" We have been unable to locate the referenced attachemnts

Amendment 0003 of the solicitation updates CDRL A045 to remove, "TDP worksheet attached as pages A045-1 and A045-2".

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Section H - Clause H-216-

H002 LEVEL OF EFFORT--

ALTERNATE I

Please consider the following percentage change - Unless the Contracting Officer determines that alternative worksite arrangements are detrimental to contract performance, the Contractor may perform up to 100% of the hours at an alternative worksite, provided the Contractor has a company-approved alternative worksite plan. (up from 10%) Comment: With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, contractors may be denied access to the primary worksite (ship or shipyard) to conduct required level of effort tasking. The Contractor may be able to perform up to 100% of the hours at an alternative worksite, provided the Contractor has a company-approved alternative worksite plan, which may include the use of video, zoom, and other information technology.

Note: Covid-19 is currently preventing us from performing and billing Level of Effort work on other programs – this clause (as written) may prevent us from executing the contract and maintaining schedule.

The Government appreciates the feedback received;

however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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Section J Attachment 7 –

NAVSEA M-9400.2: NAVSEA

Platform Information Technology (PIT) – Control System Cybersecurity Implementation Manual

The RFP has a reference to NAVSEA M-9400.2: NAVSEA Platform Information Technology (PIT) – Control System Cybersecurity Implementation Manual, and is only called out in a generic form; therefore, not explicitly invoking. Can the Govt confirm that no delivered RMF activities, CDRLs, or product-level cybersecurity protections are required as part of the delivered system?

Amendment 0003 of the solicitation updates Attachment 8, P&CR, to provides further detail of the cybersecurity requirement as it relates to this effort.

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RFP SoW 32 Section C Paragraph 3.4.3.4

RFP SoW Section 3.4.3.4: Please confirm our assumption that the CDRL A0027 delivery for CLIN0001 will only include the test report template and the results of the testing will be included in ClIN0002 delivery.

Amendment 0003 of the solicitation updates Section C, paragraph 3.4.3.4.

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Section F - Deliveries or Performance

CLIN 0002 list a ship to address of Port Hueneme indicating a planned usage of the Engineering Development Models post Design Verification Test and Qualification Testing. Would the government consider supplying the units back to the contractor as GFE for support of the program through the execution of the CLIN 3-9 time frame?

The Government appreciates the feedback received however, the requirements remain unchanged.

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1 DD Form 1423 / Data Item No. A001

CDRL A001 IPMR requires submittal of DD Form 1423 Formats 1 through 7. Block 5 of the DD Form 1423 refers to SOW Paragraph 3.1.1.3, which requires submittal of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), which is consistent with Format-6 of DI-MGMT- 81861A and not consistent with Formats 1 through 5 or Format 7, which are referred to in Blocks 10, 12, and 13.

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36 3.7.3 Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T)

(CLIN 0001)

Please clarify if a PHS&T Plan is being requested, per following statement: "The contractor shall develop Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T) requirements for the MK 9 TIS Replacement CWTI."

Amendment 0003 of the solicitation updates Section C, paragraph 3.7.3

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Exhibit A, CDRL A045 Technical Data Package

CDRL A045 shows:

Block 8: …"TDP Worksheet attached as pages A045-1 and A045-2" A045-1 and A045-2 are not included in RFP.

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A040 Provisioning Parts List

The Answer to question 58 revises the DID for CDRL A040 PPL to DI-SESS-81359B Spare Parts List.

However, DI-SESS-81359B is the subject of Bidders Question 54 for CDRL A041 and was removed as a reference.

CDRL A040 is for a PPL. The Spares Parts List DI is not appropriate for the PPL. The PPL requirement needs to be scoped.

FAR 217.7602-1 (d) Require flow down of the appropriate provisioning technical documentation.

This is accomplished by completing the Attribute Selection Sheet (Appendix A of GEIA-HB-0007)

The Government appreciates the feedback and has reviewed the DIDs. At this time the Government has determined there are no necessary changes to the Exhibit A package as of Amendment 0003.

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Section 2.1 Design Goals The legacy environmental cabinet contains both liquid cooling and compressed dry air for the waveguide. If the legacy cabinet met the cooling requirements of the new system, could it be re-used or does the definition of the deliverable require a new environmental cabinet to be delivered as part of the replacement CWTI?

As long as the offeror's proposed approach meets the requirements of the soliciation, the offeror may utilize the existing or new environmental cabinets at its discretion.

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2.4.6.1 MTBCF Prior question asked if the current requirement includes the MTBCF of the (legacy) Liquid Cooler Cabinet, which is assumed to be part of the Environmental Support Cabinet. Can the government provide the MTBCF of the Environmental Support Cabinet?

Per Attachment 8, P&CR, paragraph 2.1, “The MK 9 TIS CWTI is to be a direct replacement for the MK 73 Mod 3 Transmitter Group.” Liquid Cooler Cabinet or Environmental Support Cabinet is part of the MK 73 Mod 3 Transmitter Group; therefore the entire MK 9 TIS CWTI MTBCF shall be greater than >25,000 hours as stated in Attachment 8, P&CR, paragraph 2.4.6.1.

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Section L / Section L Attachments

Page 2 of 19 of Amendment 002 under Section L heading states "The following have been modified:"

and then lists Attachments L-1 through L-6. These Section L attachments have not been posted to SAM.gov. Please confirm whether these 6 attachments were updated and advise when they will be posted.

The Government contract writing system updated all of Section L's content vice just the change. Please refer to the Bidder's QA Tracker file to gain more detail as to what exactly is changing or utilize the "compare" function in Microsoft Word

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