Pre-Proposal Information-Respones.xlsx
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This solicitation requests proposals for the development, qualification, and delivery of a Shipboard Energy Magazine for naval warships. Offerors are invited to submit proposals for the preliminary design, detailed design, manufacture of a first unit and recurring units, qualification testing, engineering services, low rate initial production options stepladder priced, and provisioned item orders. The Navy seeks a contractor to provide the energy magazine system, conduct associated technology studies and integration support, and deliver production units. Interested parties must request controlled technical information by July 15th and submit final proposals by August 5th. The Navy Naval Sea Systems Command will evaluate proposals and make an award.
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| Shipboard Energy Magazine N00024-20-R-4112 - Pre-Proposal Information/Question | ||||||
| Question Number: | Date Submitted: | Question Source: (RFP, attachment #, GFI title, etc.) | Page number and paragraph header from source: | Question: | Answer | |
| 001 | 6/8/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section C | Page152, Para. 2.4 Volume 1: Technical (Factors 1 and 3; Page 154: para. 2.4.2.1.5 Energy Storage Media Trade Study | Since an effective comparative trade study typically includes a cost comparative assessment (especially for USG cost sensitive procurements), can the Energy Storage Media Trade Study that is required for Volume I address a relative non-value cost comparison (i.e. proposed baseline of 1.0 vice others as factors of that baseline) of the various evaluated energy storage approaches? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section L paragraph 2.4.2.1.5 is revised to append the following statement: "The Energy Storage Media Trade Study shall include relative cost comparisons of potential solutions on a normalized scale and is not required to have absolute costs." | |
| 002 | 6/8/20 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 003 | 6/8/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section J, Attachment J | Page 47, Section 6.3.2, | Is Dark Ship Start (DSS) capability required or evaluated for technical selection criteria for CLIN 0001? If so, what power and voltage levels does the PCC source converter need to run at to support the DSS? Also, is the small coolant pump a GFE item and on a separate power circuit? How does that circuit integrate with the notional single line diagrams? | The correct reference for this question is Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment H, not Attachment J. Attachment H provides operational scenarios, but all power and voltage requirements are explicitly stated in the technical specifications within Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachments B through G, inclusive of any dark ship starting power and voltage. The small coolant system pump cited in paragraph 6.3.2 of Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment H is external to the EM (not Contractor furnished) and the power for this pump is also within the overall constraints of power and voltage specified. | |
| 004 | 6/8/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section C | Page 17, Section 3.3.17.2, [EM_FRD_389] and [EM_FRD_390] Figure 4 | Figure 4 shows an auxillary mission critical feed of 450 VAC of 70 amps max.for ESC trickle charge, fans, controls, et.als. Can you confirm that this voltage source (450 VAC) applies to the baseline and alternate1 and 2 variants of 4160VAC, 450 VAC and 13.8KVAC SSDS respectively? | The correct reference for this question is Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B. The 450V Ship Electrical Distribution System as depicted in Figure 4 of solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J attachment B applies to the baseline and all variants specified for this solicitation. It is noted that the 70 Amps cited in Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J attachment B paragraph 3.3.2.1.1 is for input to the ESC. | |
| 005 | 6/8/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section M | Page 187, Para. 2.6.2.1 CLIN 0006 Evaluated Price | For the LRIP shipsets of CLIN 0006, in order to provide a realistic unit ceiling price based on econmic material ordering quantities, manufacturing facilities, test facilities and resulting manufacturing costs of those units, a minimum and maximum quantity of Energy Magazine systems that would be placed on order against each shipset and their annual delivery timing is needed. Learning curves and material volume economic order quantities are quantity and time frame dependent. Can the Navy provide the minimum and maximum EM system quantities and annual delivery timing of those units per each ship set listed? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section B CLIN 0006 identifies the maximum quantity for the line item under the "QUANTITY" and provides for step ladder pricing in the table entitled STEPLADDER PRICING TABLE (TO BE FILLED IN BY OFFEROR). Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section F - Deliveries or Performance provides the delivery date for the CLIN 0006 unit(s) and includes the note that if additional units are selected from the option set, the delivery of each successive unit shall be no later than one month from the delivery of the prior unit in the option. Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section I clause 52.217-7 VAR I OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989) (NAVSEA VARIATION I) (OCT 2018) states the latest option exercise dates. The minimum quantity is 0 (zero) and the maximum quantity is as stated, 5 (five). The delivery timing can be determined by the combination of the latest option exercise date and the delivery date for the CLIN. | |
| 006 | 6/8/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, | ||||
| Amendment 0001, Section I | Cover Sheet, Block 14, item b), Page 2 | The Amendment 0001 lists changes in Block 14 against Section I Clause 52.217-17. Summary of changes on page 2, Section I, discusses changes to Clause 52.217-7. Can the Navy confirm that the listing on the Cover Sheet, block14 is a typo and should read 52.217-7? | The correct reference for Solicitation N0002420R4112 Amendment 0001 is 52.217-7. | |||
| 007 | 6/8/20 | Section C, N00024-20-R-4112 | Page 29, Para 1.2.1.2 | Provision 1.2.1.2 states: All functionality of… shall be accomplished by higher frequency transformers contained within the energy magazine. All previous PMS-320 documentation indicated that simple line frequency transformers would suffice to provide Galvanic isolation at the AC power interface. Is a technology that changes and increases frequency to enable higher frequency transformers required at the AC input power interface? What is the definition of “higher frequency”? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section C paragraph 1.2.1.2 is revised to delete the following statement: "by higher frequency transformers contained". Galvanic isolation requirements are addressed in Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J attachment B. | |
| 008 | 6/8/20 | Section F and Section C of N0002420R4112 | Page 83, Pages 45-47, Para 3.1 – 3.3 | Please clarify that CLIN 0003 delivery date is 3 mths AOE, and please advise when the government plans to exercise CLIN 0003 option. The CLIN 0003 Statement of Work tasks are to provide services, materials, facilities and personnel for a number of environmental qualification tests. We do not believe 3 months is sufficient time to perform these tasks. | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section I clause 52.217-7 VAR I OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989) (NAVSEA VARIATION I) (OCT 2018) states the latest option exercise dates. Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section F - Deliveries or Performance provides the delivery date for the CLIN 0003 and has been changed to reflect 6 month after option exercise. | |
| 009 | 6/8/20 | Section C, N00024-20-R-4112 | Page 38, Para 1.3.1.2 | The document states “In order to properly coordinate with the Navy’s own modeling and simulation capability, the test site shall employ Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) software so that all models and simulations developed may be transferred to the Navy for additional testing.” In this context is “RTDS” referring to the specific company RTDS Technologies, or as a general acronym covering the entire class of real-time simulation platforms? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section C paragraph 1.3.1.2. has been modified to clarify the requirement. | |
| 010 | 6/12/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section I | Page 99 | FAR 52.219-28 clause is listed in solicitation as MAR 2020 version, the current clause is MAY 2020 and was updated to May version in Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-5 dated March 30, 2020. Is this clause going to be updated to MAY 2020 version? | This clause in addition to other clauses were updated based on the latest software writing updates. | |
| 011 | 6/12/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section I | Page 99 | FAR 52.219-9 clause is listed in solicitation as MAR 2020 (Deviation 2018-O0018) version, the current clause is JUN 2020 and was updated to the June version in Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-5 dated March 30, 2020. Is this clause going to be updated to JUN 2020 version? | This clause in addition to other clauses were updated based on the latest software writing updates. | |
| 012 | 6/12/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section F, Section C | Section F,Page 83; Section C, Page 46 | CLIN 0003 has a stated delivery date of 3 mths AOE. Considering the types and numbers of tests specified for EQT as stated in CLIN0003 Para 3.1, this CLIN duration is unrealistically short. Can this duration be adjusted to 6 months? | See response to Question #008. | |
| 013 | 6/12/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section F, Section C | Section F Page 46 | How many qualification units does the Navy expect to be acquired and built to accomplish performance and environment qualification tests within the allotted time frame ? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section B states that CLIN 0001 is for one (1) First Unit and it is assumed that the CLIN 0003 scope will be performed on the CLIN 0001 First Unit. | |
| 014 | 6/12/20 | N0002420R4112 RFP, Section C, Section L | Section C, 0.13 Earned Value Management; Section L, 2.7.2 Management Approach and Metrics | Please confirm that a contractor that has not met requirements of DFARS 252.234-7002 and does not hold approved EVMS, is eligible to submit proposal with the plan per FAR Clause 52.234-2 (b) and 52.234-3(b) and that such proposal will not be decremented during evaluation due to the lack of approved EVMS. | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section L paragraph 2.7.2 states that an Offeror shall describe the processes it uses to monitor and control costs, including their use and experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section C paragraph 0.13 states the Contractor shall establish, maintain, and use in the performance of this contract, an Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Establishment of an EVMS may occur post contract award, but must be recognized by the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) as complying with the criteria provided in paragraph 0.13. Therefore, an approved EVMS is not required prior to award and will not be considered unacceptable, but there may be a risk associated with achieving the requirement for a recognized EVMS. | |
| 015 | 6/15/20 | Integrated Operational Concept Description (IOCD) For The Shipboard Energy Magazine (EM), Revision 1.0, 16 April 2020 | Pg. 13: | |||
| 2.0 Referenced Documents | References 6 through ll were not provided with the other references. Can they be provided? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment H paragraph 2.0 (Referenced Document) list ref No 6 through 11 that were not a required reference in the document and have been removed from the references list, as well as the notation in paragraph 5.2 of the document. | ||||
| 016 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 38, Section 1.3.1.2 | The requirement states "In order to properly coordinate with the Navy’s own modeling and simulation capability, the test site shall employ Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) software so that all models and simulations developed may be transferred to the Navy for additional testing." | ||
| Is the intention of this statement to require the proposer to develop the HIL compatible models using ONLY the specific RTDS hardware and software platform? Essentially eliminating other HIL providers (Typhoon, OPAL RT, PLECS) from consideration? In the event a proposer is already invested in a HIL platform (Typhoon for example), would the proposer then need to invest into RTDS HW/SW? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section C paragraph 1.3.1.2. has been modified to clarify the requirement. | |||||
| 017 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 27, Section 1.2.1 | Can the Navy identify the "Navy's Power Hardware in the loop (PHIL)/Controller Hardware in the Loop (CHIL) test site?" Without identification of test site location/title, proper budgetting cannot be performed. | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section C paragraph 1.3.1.2. has been modified to clarify the requirement. | |
| 018 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg.28 , Section 3.3.4.1 | Can NAVSEA Design Practices and Criteria Manual, T9070-AL-DPC-020/077-2 be supplied as it was not found in documents supplied? | Yes, will be provided via separate correspondence from the NAVSEA Contract Specialist. | |
| 019 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg.28, Section 3.3.4.1 | Does 3.3.4.1 take precedence over 3.3.4.2? | All sections of the SOW must be read together. The question does not include sufficient technical detail or explanation to clarify the Offeror's concern. The Government does not see the identified sections as conflicting. | |
| 020 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg.31, Section 3.3.7.1 | Does 3.3.7.1 take precedence over 3.3.15.13.8? | All sections of the SOW must be read together. The question does not include sufficient technical detail or explanation to clarify the Offeror's concern. The Government does not see the identified sections as conflicting. The reference to 3.3.15.13.8 appears to be incorrect and is likely 3.3.15.3.8. | |
| 021 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg.31, Section 3.3.7.1.7 | Does 3.3.7.1.7 apply to propylene glycol too? | The specification noted in the referenced paragraph of Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B, 802-5959353 Rev BJ Mil-Std-777D (schedule for piping modified for DDG 51 class), does not provide requirements or a statement on equivalency between Ethylene glycol - water (EGW) and Propylene glycol - water (PGW), which therefore would prohibit use of PGW. | |
| 022 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 31, Section 3.3.7.2 | Is SAE 100R14, JIC an acceptable alternate? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B paragraph 3.3.7.2 specifies SAE AS620 or SAE AS1227 shall be used when connecting piping sections of adjacent cabinet sections to support hatchability requirements. Additionally, 3.3.15.18 and its sub-requirements defines hose assemblies and fittings for use on piping system internal to the Energy Magazine and for connections to the ship's Chilled Water (CW) system. | |
| 023 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 31, Section 3.3.7.3 | Is this applicable to small diameters (e.g., dimeters less than 1/2")? | Yes. No diameter constraint is specified in Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B paragraph 3.3.7.3. | |
| 024 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 32, Sections 3.3.7.8 thru 3.3.7.13 | Do these sections apply to both internal coolant loop(s) and chilled water loop(s)? | Yes. Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B paragraphs 3.3.7.8 through 3.3.7.13 apply to all EM valves and piping. | |
| 025 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 32, Section 3.3.8.6 | Does this section conflit with Figure 5? | No. The Government does not see the identified sections as conflicting. | |
| 026 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 36, Section 3.3.13.2 | Is this section incomplete? | The word "in" at the end of the sentence is deleted. Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B paragraph 3.3.13.2 shall read "The maintenance allowance space shall extend outward from the EM physical extents in the direction indicated." | |
| 027 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 41, Section 3.3.15.3.3 | Will ships chilled water be running during the 2 hrs? | As stated in Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B paragraph 3.3.12.14, repair times shall include the time required for detection, isolation, disassembly, replacement, re-assembly, alignment, verification of repair, and return to operation. The availability or external isolation from the ships' chilled water system is not guaranteed. | |
| 028 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 41, Section 3.3.15.10 | Does this section apply to coolant systems operating at an inlet and outlet pressure of 1 ATM? | Yes. Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B paragraph 3.3.15.10 shall include all coolant systems. | |
| 029 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 42, Section 3.3.15.16 | Must the filter be outside the EM for maintainence access? | No. | |
| 030 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 42, Section 3.3.15.18.3 | Does 3.3.7.1 take precidence? | All sections of the SOW must be read together. The question does not include sufficient technical detail or explanation to clarify the Offeror's concern. The Government does not see the identified sections as conflicting. | |
| 031 | 6/15/20 | Solicitation: N0002420R4112 | Pg. 42, Section 3.3.15.18.6 | What defines a "pressure boundary component"? | Solicitation N0002420R4112 Section J Attachment B has been modified to include paragraph 3.3.15.18.9 that states "A pressure boundary component is any component or part in the Energy Magazine piping system that creates a physical barrier between the fluid within the piping system and the atmosphere, other physically separated cooling system, or non-wetted component including but not limited to piping, valves, pipe fittings, hoses, cold plates, heat exchangers, etc. [Definition]" |
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