Industry Solicitation Questions-Govt Responses_2.pdf

Solicitation #: NAVSEA POC

Name/Title Phone Sheila Utz 202-781-2486

Kevin Richter 202-781-4211 E-Mail sheila.utz1@navy.mil kevin.richter@navy.mil

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DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

80 1.1

This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the efforts required for the Small Surface Combatant Combat System Ship Integration and Test (SSC CS SI&T), which includes Lethality and Survivability (L&S) upgrade of the Freedom and Independence Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) variants and Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV). The SSC CS SI&T effort includes (1) providing program management, planning, training, and other efforts required to effectively support the execution of CS SI&T efforts; (2) development, assessment, modification, and update of CS related Test Procedures, CS Master Test Plan (MTP), and CS Test Sequence Network (TSN); (3) review, development, assessment, modification, and update of CS Space Arrangement drawings, CS Installation Control Drawings and CS Interface Control Drawings to include end-to-end CS Interface Control Drawings; (4) performance of CS Ship Integration and Test Planning; (5) performance of Waterfront Integration and Test of the CS and Combat System Support Equipment (CSSE) at the system and subsystem levels for all LCS and LUSV Class Ships; (6) providing support to Government Test Teams in conducting the CS Ship Test and Trials Program; and (7) engineering studies to include feasibility studies as tasked by the Government for CS improvements.

No

Please confirm that under this contract LUSV scope will be performed on LUSV prior to and/or post ship delivery, and all LCS Independence & Freedom scope will be performed post ship delivery.

Recommend changing the first sentence to:

"This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the efforts required for the Small Surface Combatant Combat System Ship Integration and Test (SSC CS SI&T), which includes Lethality and Survivability (L&S) upgrade of the Freedom and Independence Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) variants after Ship delivery and all CS integration on Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV) both before and after Ship delivery.

Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

80 1.1

This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the efforts required for the Small Surface Combatant Combat System Ship Integration and Test (SSC CS SI&T), which includes Lethality and Survivability (L&S) upgrade of the Freedom and Independence Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) variants and Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV). The SSC CS SI&T effort includes (1) providing program management, planning, training, and other efforts required to effectively support the execution of CS SI&T efforts; (2) development, assessment, modification, and update of CS related Test Procedures, CS Master Test Plan (MTP), and CS Test Sequence Network (TSN); (3) review, development, assessment, modification, and update of CS Space Arrangement drawings, CS Installation Control Drawings and CS Interface Control Drawings to include end-to-end CS Interface Control Drawings; (4) performance of CS Ship Integration and Test Planning; (5) performance of Waterfront Integration and Test of the CS and Combat System Support Equipment (CSSE) at the system and subsystem levels for all LCS and LUSV Class Ships; (6) providing support to Government Test Teams in conducting the CS Ship Test and Trials Program; and (7) engineering studies to include feasibility studies as tasked by the Government for CS improvements.

No

Paragraph 1.1 scope covers integration of a solution separately developed and tested under another contract onto the ship platform.

Paragraph 3.8 defines scope beyond that of paragraph 1.1 including system design.

What is the Government's intent for scope for each ship platform?

What is the Government's anticipated split (e.g. 20% System Design vs 80% Integration and Test) of System Design work versus Integration and Test, and which CLINs does this split apply to?

Para 3.8 is for Engineering services and specific efforts will be identified via TI under CLIN 0017

Government Response #2 to DRAFT Solicitation Questions

N00024-21-R-5211 Small Surface Combatant (SSC) Combat System (CS) Ship Integration & Test (SI&T)

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The following are answers to questions received from parties interested in the Draft solicitation. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute a solicitation or a Request for Proposal (RFP) or construed as a commitment by the

Government to award a contract.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

82 2.1

The following documents in paragraphs 2.1-2.4 are applicable to the tasks described herein and are for use by the Contractor as general guidance in the fulfillment of those tasks unless referenced otherwise in this SOW as mandatory use or as instructed in a TI.

No

If it is not the Government's intent that this contract is to bring the ship baseline to be compliant with the revision of the reference documents in this contract (e.g. MIL-DTL-901E is specified however MIL-DTL-901D is the current LCS ship baseline), and that the reference documents only apply to products integrated onto the ship under this contract, Recommend that this paragraph be updated as follows:

The following documents in paragraphs 2.1-2.4 are applicable to the tasks described herein and are for use by the Contractor as general guidance in the fulfillment of those tasks to integrate products onto the Ship under this contract unless referenced otherwise in this SOW as mandatory use or as instructed in a TI . Previous versions of these documents may apply to the Ship Baseline. It is not the intent of this contract to bring a Ship Baseline to compliance with these documents.

The Government concurs with all except for the last sentence of the recommendation as it is the intent of this contract to bring a Ship Baseline to compliance with these documents. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

83 2.1

* Previous versions of MIL-STD-461 may apply based on system procurement date.

No

Recommend that this note be deleted if the recommendation to clarify previous version of documents with respect to the Ship Baseline in paragraph 2 is accepted. If the paragraph 2 recommendation is not accepted, please apply a similar note to all reference specifications that may have been updated after the ship baseline was established.

Concur. See Government response to Question #7

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

85 3.1 Other No

Is there a distance limitation for the geographic location of contractor facilities from Naval Base San Diego and from Naval Station Mayport to support LCS waterfront efforts, and when determined, the LUSV facility?

Location of contractor facilities shall be within 30 minutes from the Naval Base/Station. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

85 3.1 The RFP states "The Contractor shall make available to Government personnel all data used on or produced in support of this contract."

No Please define "all".

All products created/produced in support of this contract shall be made available to the Government. If the bidder wishes to assert data rights for specific items, refer to Section C paragraph 3.12.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

117 3.1

The RFP says "3.10 PROVISIONED ITEM ORDERS (PIOs) IN SUPPORT OF TEST ACTIVITIES (CLIN 0019) (Applicable to CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012, 0013, and Option CLINs if exercised, 1005-9005, 1006-9006, 1007-9007, 1008-9008, 1009-9009, 1010-9010, 1011-1012, 1013-9013, 2014-9014, 2015-9015, 2016-9016)"

No

Please confirm the Government intends this to read "3.10 PROVISIONED ITEM ORDERS (PIOs) IN SUPPORT OF TEST ACTIVITIES (CLIN 0019) (Applicable to CLINs 0005- 0013, and Option CLINs if exercised, 1005-1013, 2005-2016, 3005-3016, 4005-4016, 5005-5016, 6005-6016, 7005-7016, 8005-8016, 9005-9016)"?

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

85 3.1

The Contractor shall provide and maintain two (2) facilities, one for each homeport; West coast (Naval Base San Diego) and East Coast (Naval Station Mayport) for LCS Freedom and LCS Independence and at least one facility to accommodate LUSV. Each facility shall accommodate at least ten (10) personnel for each facility throughout the performance period of the contract. The facility shall include at a minimum, desks, chairs, high-speed broadband internet access, access to filing space, and conference facilities. The facility shall also include a color printer with printing/copying/scanning capabilities, fax machine, and telephone (unlimited local and long distance) with one dedicated line for the fax machine.

No

Does LUSV need two facilities: one at the production shipyard and one at the future home port? Where would the future homeport of LUSV be - at either the West Coast (Naval Base San Diego) or the East Coast (Naval Station Mayport) or at another location? Please specify where.

At this time, the requirement is for at least one facility to accommodate LUSV in accordance with Section 3.1 of the SOW.

The location at the moment is not yet determined and will be provided as soon as it's identified. The facility may be common to both LCS and LUSV.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

85 3.1

The Contractor shall provide and maintain two (2) facilities, one for each homeport; West coast (Naval Base San Diego) and East Coast (Naval Station Mayport) for LCS Freedom and LCS Independence and at least one facility to accommodate LUSV. Each facility shall accommodate at least ten (10) personnel for each facility throughout the performance period of the contract. The facility shall include at a minimum, desks, chairs, high-speed broadband internet access, access to filing space, and conference facilities. The facility shall also include a color printer with printing/copying/scanning capabilities, fax machine, and telephone (unlimited local and long distance) with one dedicated line for the fax machine.

No

Will each facility need to be able to handle COMSEC and secret information as required in paragraph 3.1.4? Will each facility need a SIPRNET connection as required in paragraph 3.1.4?

Yes, each facility will need to be able to handle COMSEC and secret information as required in Para 3.1.4 except for fax machine capabilities. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

85 3.1

The Contractor shall provide and maintain two (2) facilities, one for each homeport; West coast (Naval Base San Diego) and East Coast (Naval Station Mayport) for LCS Freedom and LCS Independence and at least one facility to accommodate LUSV. Each facility shall accommodate at least ten (10) personnel for each facility throughout the performance period of the contract. The facility shall include at a minimum, desks, chairs, high-speed broadband internet access, access to filing space, and conference facilities. The facility shall also include a color printer with printing/copying/scanning capabilities, fax machine, and telephone (unlimited local and long distance) with one dedicated line for the fax machine.

No

a) Please specify the date by which each facility is required to be established and ready for use.

b) Are the 10 personnel all Government personnel (i.e. not Contractor personnel)?

c) Can this space be open to Contractor personnel?

d) Must this facility be available even if there are no "active" TIs for that Hull type?

e) Will this facility be dedicated for use under this contract?

A) The date will be discussed and identified during the post award contract kick off meeting.

B) 10 personnel can be combined both Government and Government support contractor.

C) Space can be used with Government support contractor.

D) yes.

E) yes.

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

85 3.1

In accordance with NAVSEA 52.52.242-9115, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the PCO will issue Technical Instructions (TI) on the LOE CLINs after contract award that provide for further clarification and technical details for the efforts to be performed under subparagraphs mentioned below. The tasks mentioned herein on the LOE CLINs shall be performed as directed by each TI.

No Which paragraphs under paragraph 3.1 (CLIN 0001) can be consolidated under one TI to reduce reporting overhead

CLIN 0001 is a completion effort with a POP of 2 years. TI will be issued for updated program management documents. The TI report shall be apart of monthly progress report.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

117 3.11

The RFP says "3.11 DATA (CLIN 0020) (Applicable to CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012, 0013, and Option CLINs if exercised, 1004-6004, 1005-9005, 1006-9006, 1007- 9007, 1008-9008, 1009-9009, 1010-9010, 1011-1012, 1013-9013, 2014- 9014, 2015-9015, 2016-9016)"

No

Please confirm the Government intends this to read "3.11 DATA (CLIN 0020) (Applicable to CLINs 0001-0013, and Option CLINs if exercised, 1004-1013, 2004-2016, 3004- 3016, 4004-4016, 5004-5016, 6004-6016, 7004-7016, 8004- 8016, 9004-9016)"?

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

95 3.2 The Contractor shall update these documents for Phase 2 in accordance with LCS Freedom and LCS Independence Baseline Diagrams Attachment J-19 and Attachment J-20 respectively.

No Are Phase 1 and Phase 2 scope defined in J-19 and J-20?

Please post J-19 and J-20 to the bidders library.

Yes, The scope is defined in J-19 and J- 20 and will be made available via a bidders library as soon as possible.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

95 3.2

3.2 LCS CS TEST PROCEDURES, CS TEST SEQUENCE NETWORK, &

CS MASTER TEST PLAN

No What GFI will be made available to industry?

When will the GFI be loaded into the Bidders Library?

GFI will be made available via a bidders library as soon as possible.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

95 3.2

The Contractor shall modify and update the CS Test Procedures for LCS Freedom and Independence, Attachment J- 22 and Attachment J-23 respectively. The Contractor shall develop any missing Test Procedures in accordance with the NAVSEAINST S9095 ADTRQ-010/TSTP - Total Ship Test Program Manual. In addition, the Contractor shall develop the CS MTPs in accordance with the MIL-STD-2106A. The Contractor shall also develop the CS TSNs and shall use the Index Numbering System in Appendix B of S9095-AD-TRQ-010/TSTP to generate the Test Index and to reference their CS TSN and CS Test Procedures. The Contractor shall support the Government Test Teams in developing CSSQTs, Developmental Testing (DT), Operational Test (OT), and CS modifications or special testing test documents.

No Please post the TSN and test index to the Bidders Library.

These documents will be developed by the Contractor and provided as GFI.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

97 3.3 The Contractor shall update these documents for Block 2 in accordance with LUSV Baseline Diagram Attachment J-21.

No

This implies the update of LUSV test procedures for Block 2 only. However, other sections imply contractor will provide “Remote Operations Support” for both Bock 1 and Block 2.

Request clarification of LUSV Block 1 vs Block 2.

The SOW will be updated for clarification in any future RFP issuance..

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

99 3.4

The RFP says "3.4 DEVELOP SSC CS SPACE ARRANGEMENTS, CS

INSTALLATION CONTROL DRAWINGS, CS INTERFACE CONTROL

DRAWINGS (Applicable to CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007, 0020 and Option CLINs 1005-9005, 1006-9006, 1007-9007, if exercised)"

No

Did the Government intend this to read "3.4 DEVELOP SSC

CS SPACE ARRANGEMENTS, CS INSTALLATION

CONTROL DRAWINGS, CS INTERFACE CONTROL

DRAWINGS (Applicable to CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007, 0020 and Option CLINs 1005-1007, 2005 - 2007, 3005 - 3007, 4005- 4007, 5005 - 5007, 6005 - 6007, 7005 - 7007, 8005 - 8007, 9005 - 9007, if exercised)"

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

102 3.5 The RFP says "3.5 SSC CS SHIP INTEGRATION ENGINEERING AND TEST PLANNING (Applicable to CLINs 0008, 0009, 0010, 0020 and Option CLINs 1008-9008, 1009-9009, 1010-9010 if exercised)"

No

Did the Government intend this to read "3.5 SSC CS SHIP

INTEGRATION ENGINEERING AND TEST PLANNING

(Applicable to CLINs 0008, 0009, 0010, 0020 and Option CLINs 1008-1010, 2008 - 2010, 3008 - 3010, 4008 - 4010, 5008 - 5010, 6008 - 6010, 7008 - 7010, 8008 - 8010, 9008 - 9010 if exercised)"

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

105 3.6 The RFP says "3.6 SSC CS WATERFRONT INTEGRATION AND TEST (Applicable to CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0020 and Option CLINs 1011- 9011, 1012-9012, 1013-9013 if exercised)"

No

Did the Gov't intend this to read "3.6 SSC CS WATERFRONT INTEGRATION AND TEST (Applicable to CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0020 and Option CLINs 1011- 1013, 2011 - 2013, 3011 - 3013, 4011 - 4013, 5011 - 5013, 6011 - 6013, 7011 - 7013, 8011 - 8013, 9011 - 9013 if exercised)"

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

107 3.6

The Contractor shall assist Shipyards, AIT, and Shipbuilders in resolving any CS installation, interface issue, and ensure that all cables and LAN (Local Area Network) drops are terminated and tested properly. Further, the Contractor shall also assist to ensure that the CS is integrated with the ship systems and resolve any discrepancies. The Contractor shall also provide support to remote operations of the LUSV BLK 1 and BLK 2 Integrated Combat System (ICS).

No Where are the remote operations of the LUSV BLK 1 and

BLK 2 ICS?

This information will be provided when it becomes available.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

111 3.7 The RFP says "3.7 POST DELIVERY AND POST-INDUSTRIAL CS TESTS AND TRIALS SUPPORT (Applicable to Option CLINs 2014, 2015, 2016, 0020and associated Option CLINs if exercised)"

No

Did the Government intend this to read "3.7 POST

DELIVERY AND POST-INDUSTRIAL CS TESTS AND

TRIALS SUPPORT (Applicable to Option CLINs 2014 - 2016, 0020 and Option CLINs 3014 - 3016, 4014 - 4016, 5014 - 5016, 6014 - 6016, 7014 - 7016, 8014 - 8016, 9014 - 9016 if exercised"

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

115 3.8

The RFP says "3.8 ENGINEERING SERVICES (LOE CLIN 0017) (Applicable to CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012, 0013, 0020 and Option CLINs if exercised, 1004- 6004, 1005-9005, 1006-9006, 1007-9007, 1008-9008, 1009-9009, 1010- 9010, 1011-1012, 1013-9013, 2014-9014, 2015-9015, 2016-9016)"

No

Did the Government intend this to read "3.8 ENGINEERING SERVICES (LOE CLIN 0017 and Option CLINs 1017, 2017, 3017, 4017, 5017, 6017, 7017, 8017, and 9017 if exercised) (Applicable to CLINs 0001 - 0013, 0020 and Option CLINs if exercised, 1004-1013, 2004 - 2016, 3004 - 3016, 4004 - 4016, 5004 - 5016, 6004 - 6016, 7004 - 7016, 8004 - 8016, 9004 - 9016)"?

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

116 3.9

The RFP says "3.9 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs) AND INCIDENTAL MATERIAL (CLIN 0018) (Applicable to CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012, 0013,and Option CLINs if exercised, 1004-6004, 1005-9005, 1006-9006, 1007-9007, 1008-9008, 1009-9009, 1010-9010, 1011-1012, 1013-9013, 2014-9014, 2015-9015, 2016-9016)"

No

Given Section "B" for all of the ODC/Incidental Material CLINs include support of the Engineering Services CLIN, Did the Government intend this to read "3.9 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs) AND INCIDENTAL MATERIAL (CLIN 0018) and Option CLINs 1018, 2018, 3018, 4018, 5018, 6018, 7018, 8018, and 9018 if exercised) (Applicable to CLINs 0001 - 0017 and Option CLINs if exercised, 1004-1017, 2004

- 2017, 3004 - 3017, 4004 - 4017, 5004 - 5017, 6004 - 6017, 7004 - 7017, 8004 - 8017, 9004 - 9017)"?

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

116 3.9

The RFP says "The Contractor shall be reimbursed on a cost-only basis (no fee) for all allowable and allocable ODCs and incidental materials which shall be invoiced against CLIN 0018 and if exercised, Option CLINs 1018-9018, as directed in the TI in support of this SOW."

No

Did the Government intend this to read "The Contractor shall be reimbursed on a cost-only basis (no fee) for all allowable and allocable ODCs and incidental materials which shall be invoiced against CLIN 0018 and if exercised, Option CLINs 1018, 2018, 3018, 4018, 5018, 6018, 7018, 8018, 9018 as directed in the TI in support of this SOW."?

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

116 3.9

The RFP says "A copy of the receipt shall be included with the original certification submitted in WAWF with the Engineering Support performed under CLIN 0007."

No

Given CLIN 0007 is for the LUSV Class of Ships to Develop CS Space Arrangement Drawings, CS Installation & Interface Control Drawings this does not seem appropriate. Would the government consider updating this to read "A copy of the receipt shall be included with the original certification submitted in WAWF with the Engineering Support performed under CLIN 00018 and if options are exercised, CLINs 1018, 2018, 3018, 4018, 5018, 6018, 7018, 8018, 9018."?

The CLIN identified was incorrect, it should be CLIN 0017. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

99 3.3.4

The RFP says "The efforts for completion CLIN 0004 will be completed when the Contractor delivers the final version of the Test Procedure, TSN, and MTP, resolved all Government comments, and received approval letters from the PCO/COR."

No In Section "B" CLIN 0004 appears as LOE with an Hours requirement so it does not appear to be a completion CLIN as indicated in section 3.3.4. Please clarify.

RFP Section 3.3.4 will be deleted in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

94 3.1.11 The RFP says "3.1.11.1 DEVELOPMENT OF CYBERSECURITY TEST PLAN (Applicable to CLINs and Option CLINs if exercised 0011-9011, 0012-9012, 0013-9013)"

No

As written, the applicable CLINs would include CLINs other than CS Waterfront Integration & Test. Would the Government update to read as follows: "Applicable to CLINs 0011-0013 and Option CLINs if exercised 1011 - 1013, 2011 - 2013, 3011 - 3013, 4011 - 4013, 5011 - 5013, 6011 - 6013, 7011 - 7013, 8011 - 8013, 9011 - 9013)"?

The RFP requirement is correct as stated in the SOW. The applicable CLINs are 0011, 0012, 0013 and their Option CLINs.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

94 3.1.11

The Contractor shall integrate enclave assessment and authorization events into the IMS and CS MTP. Also, the Contractor shall ensure Cross Domain Solution (CDS) is included in the CS MTP. Further, the Contractor shall also follow DoDI 8500.01, Cybersecurity, DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT), NAVSEA 9400.2-AM, business rules set by the NAVSEA Echelon II and the Functional Authorizing Official (FAO), and Cybersecurity Checklist for LCS Freedom, Independence, and LUSV, Attachment J-10, Attachment J- 11, and Attachment J-12 respectively.

No

Is there a specific Cross Domain Solution that the Government has in mind? Recommend rewording as follows for clarity:

"…... Also, the Contractor shall ensure the CS MTP includes verification of the Cross Domain Solution (CDS). Further, the

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

94 3.1.12.1

The Contractor shall identify and evaluate safety and personnel health hazards, define risk levels, and establish a safety program in accordance with MIL-STD-882 that manages the probability and severity of all hazards associated with integration testing, use, and maintenance of the SSC CS equipment.

No Will the Government provide a principal for safety?

Is the Contractor required to support WSESRB and SSSTRP events?

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements as stated the in the SOW.

Yes, the Government has a Government-assigned Principle For Safety (PFS).

Yes, the contract is required to support WSESRB and SSSTRP events.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

86 3.1.4

All Contractor personnel accessing classified information or material associated with this contract must be United States citizens and shall have and maintain at a minimum a final SECRET security clearance at time of contract award.

No

Is it the Government's intent that personnel must have a final SECRET security clearance at the time of contract award?

Recommend wording be changed to:

"All Contractor personnel accessing classified information or material associated with and/or performing classified work relative to the contract must be United States citizens and shall have and maintain at a minimum a final SECRET security clearance."

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

87 3.1.4 Communications Security (COMSEC): The Contractor requires COMSEC account to accommodate the use of secure communications with its subcontractors and the Government.

No

Does the COMSEC requirement intend for all subcontractors to have a COMSEC account?

Recommend rewording:

"Communications Security (COMSEC): The Contractor requires COMSEC account to accommodate the use of secure communications with its subcontractors and the Government."

The RFP is correct as stated.

Subcontractors are required to have COMSEC account to accommodate the use of secure communications.

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

87 3.1.5.1

The Contractor shall provide a detailed briefing on its overall management and contract execution strategy at the Post-Award Kick-off Meeting within two (2) weeks of contract award. The Contractor shall also include a discussion of the Contractor’s standard Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) process that satisfies the guidelines contained in the DoD 5000.04-M-1, CSDR Manual, and the requirements in the Government-approved CSDR Plan, DD Form 2794, Attachment J-5, and related Resource Distribution Table (RDT), Attachment J-6. The Government and the Contractor shall work together to develop or update charters for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), as required.

No

Recommend adding the following sentence for clarification:

The Contractor shall provide a detailed briefing on its overall management and contract execution strategy at the Post- Award Kick-off Meeting within two (2) weeks of contract award. The TI for this scope will be issued and funded at contract award. The Contractor shall also...

TI will not be issued for this deliverable. It is part of program management which is a completion CLIN.

DRAFT RFP

N00024-21-R-5211 dated 12 Feb 2020

90 and 115 3.1.7.6 and 3.8 Other No

3.1.7.6 Earned Value Management states this is applicable

to all CLINs. 3.8 CLIN 0017 states 'Earned value management is not required for efforts performed under this CLIN'. Provide confirmation Earned Value Management Clauses are only applicable to completion CLINs?

The Government will update SOW in any future RFP issuance to reflect EVM will apply only to completion CLINs.

DRAFT RFP

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91 3.1.8

The RFP says that "This IDE shall host all working-level data (i.e. not formal CDRL delivery data) used on or produced in support of this contract, including cost, schedule, and technical data. Data hosted on the Contractor established portal shall be publishable and discoverable. In addition, all data used on or produced in support of this contract shall be made available to Government personnel through its secure unclassified and classified IDE with no less than 95% annual availability during the workweek."

No Please define "all".

All means everything that is created/produced in support of this contract shall be made available to the Government on both unclassified and classified IDEs.

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91 3.1.8 The Contractor IDE shall be established and implemented with both unclassified and classified IDE portals.

No

Recommend that the following sentence be added with the correct number of seats (X and Y) for clarity:

"The Contractor shall support X Government seats for access to the classified IDE and Y Government seats access to the unclassified IDE."

The Government estimates 25 seats. The SOW will be updated in any future RFP issuance.

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91 3.1.8 This IDE shall host all working-level data (i.e. not formal CDRL delivery data) used on or produced in support of this contract, including cost, schedule, and technical data.

No Cost working data is proprietary. Cost data will only be delivered per required CDRLs. Recommend rewording this paragraph to remove the reference to cost data.

This statement is referring to the Contractor IDE. The contractor should not include any proprietary information that is not related to this contract.

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92 3.1.9.3 The Contractor shall maintain and control software/hardware change requests and TOR data in accordance with the designated classification level imposed by the Government classification guidance.

No

Is it the Government's intent for the contractor to have access to the Government TOR database for each LCS variant and LUSV?

Recommend adding the following sentence for clarity:

"The Contractor will be provided access to the Government TOR database for each LCS variant and LUSV."

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

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93 3.1.9.3 The Contractor shall perform Class I and Class II system-level change assessments as requested. The Government will provide the final determination on whether changes are Class I or Class II.

No What is the importance of differentiating Class I and Class II on this contract?

The SOW directs the Contractor to perform assessments on whether ECP is class I or class II.

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92 3.1.9.3 The Contractor shall also provide recommendations to the Government in support of software/hardware change request development for valid TORs in accordance with the TOR Classification in Attachment J-9.

No

What contract vehicle will be used to reach back to the OEMs?

Does the Government intend to add a contract line-item for OEMs, or contract OEM support themselves?

The Contractor is not required to reach back to the OEM for the scope of work.

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1. Implement Control 3.5.3 (Multi-factor authentication). This means that multi-factor authentication is required for all users, privileged and unprivileged accounts that log into a network. In other words, any system that is not standalone should be required to utilize acceptable multi-factor authentication. For legacy systems and systems that cannot support this requirement, such as CNC equipment, etc., a combination of physical and logical protections acceptable to the Government may be substituted;

No Does the Multi-factor authentication requirement apply to subcontractors?

Yes, if accessing systems.

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119 3.13.3 The Contractor shall engage with NCIS industry outreach efforts and consider recommendations for hardening of covered contractor information systems affecting DON programs and technologies.

No To what extent are contractors to engage with NCIS?

What are typical recommendations that the NCIS issues?

Government will issue tasks under the TI as needed to support this effort.

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g. In all cases, the collection or provision of data and any activities associated with this statement of work shall be in accordance with federal, state, and non-US law.

No Suggest revising the phrase to “and non-US law specifically delineated in the RFP” or alternately “and with applicable non- US laws."

The RFP is correct as stated. This language is required per the updated Implementation of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Memo dated SEP 6, 2019 and supplements DFARS 252.204-7012

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f. If the Government determines that the collection of all logs does not adequately protect its interests, the Contractor and NCIS will work together to implement additional measures, which may include allowing the installation of an appropriate network device that is owned and maintained by NCIS, on the Contractor's information systems or information technology assets. The specific details (e.g., type of device, type of data gathered, monitoring period) regarding the installation of an NCIS network device shall be the subject of a separate agreement negotiated between NCIS and the Contractor. In the alternative, the Contractor may install network sensor capabilities or a network monitoring service, either of which must be reviewed for acceptability by NCIS. Use of this alternative approach shall also be the subject of a separate agreement negotiated between NCIS and the Contractor.

No Will the Government provide the Draft NCIS agreement and if so, when?

Any agreements required will be negotiated. A TI will be issued with detailed information regarding NCIS, if and when needed.

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d. The Contractor shall generate CS Test Procedures for the LCS Freedom and LCS Independence in accordance with CDRL A023and CDRL A024 respectively to be used throughout 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 (AAW); 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.

No CEC is usually Cooperative Engagement Capability, a system that is not installed on Freedom or Independence LCS. Is this a different CEC?

The systems listed were examples. The SOW will be revised for clarity in any future RFP issuance. CEC is applicable to LUSV.

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e. The Contractor shall validate the LCS CS Test Procedures, which will be witnessed by the Government at the Shipyard.

No Will the Government support off board validation of procedures in a lab?

Yes.

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95 3.2.1

e. The Contractor shall validate the LCS CS Test Procedures, which will be witnessed by the Government at the Shipyard.

No Will the Government provide GFE to support the lab?

Government does not provide GFE to support lab test. Any special test equipment will need to be furnished by the contractor.

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c. The Contractor shall validate the LCS CS TSNs on board the ship, which will be witnessed by the Government.

No

We recommend that validation of the test sequence network be performed by analysis vs on-board the ship.

Note: This is similar to comment on paragraph 3.3.2 c for

LUSV.

The Government does not concur. The SOW is correct as written

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a. The Contractor shall develop the CS MTPs for the LCS Freedom and LCS Independence in accordance with MIL-STD-2106A and prepare and update in accordance with CDRL A030 and CDRL A031 respectively.

No

Why does the tasking call for development (vs. update) of the MTPs?

Will the Government provide the MTPs for each Ship/ variant for update?

Recommend wording change:

"a. The Contractor shall develop update the Government provided CS MTPs for the LCS Freedom and LCS Independence in accordance with MIL-STD-2106A and prepare and update in accordance with CDRL A030 and CDRL A031 respectively."

Government does not plan to provide MTPs. Therefore, contractor shall develop the MTPs.

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98 3.3.1 3.3.1 LUSV CS TEST PROCEDURES No

When will the LUSV GFI be available?

Will the Government provide access to a lab to run the test procedures before shipboard activity?

Would the Government value the Contractor providing a shore-based integration facility?

1. LUSV GFI will be available in the Bidder's library as it becomes available.

2. Yes the Government will provide access.

3. Section L&M will be provided with the Final RFP

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c. The Contractor shall validate the LUSV CS TSNs on board the ship, which will be witnessed by the Government.

No We recommend that validation of the test sequence network be by analysis vs on-board the ship.

Similar comment on paragraph 3.2.2 c for LCS.

The Government does not concur. The SOW is correct as written

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a. The Contractor shall develop the CS MTPs for the LUSV in accordance with MIL-STD-2106A and prepare and update in accordance with CDRL A032.

No

Recommend wording change for clarity:

"a. The Contractor shall develop and maintain the CS MTPs for the LUSV in accordance with MIL-STD-2106A and prepare and update in accordance with CDRL A032."

The Government concurs. The SOW will be revised accordingly in any future RFP issuance.

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99 and 102 3.4 and 3.5 Other No

In order to better allow the Government to make a best value determination it is requested that the Government update Section C (para 3.4 DEVELOP SSC CS SPACE

ARRANGEMENTS, CS INSTALLATION CONTROL

DRAWINGS, CS

INTERFACE CONTROL DRAWINGS and 3.5 SSC CS SHIP INTEGRATION ENGINEERING AND TEST PLANNING) to clearly differentiate work related to Back-fit compared to New Construction and therefore, align with Section B since the platforms in the solicitation requires different skill sets.

New construction only applies to LUSV.

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101 3.4.3 CDRL B001 No Please post Exhibit B to the Bidders Library?

This will be posted at the final release of the RFP

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b. Providing resolution of element, multi-element, and CS hardware, and interface.

No

Please complete the sentence….

b. Providing resolution of element, multi-element, and CS hardware, and interface…. issues or problems?

The Government's intention is for resolution of any issues that occur with these items. The SOW will be revised for clarity any future RFP issuance.

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The Contractor shall perform an on-site engineering review of SSC CS test documentation prior to commencement of industrial testing and perform validation of shipboard test documentation before it is required to be executed in the shipyard in support of stage testing.

No Would the Government value the Contractor providing a shore-based integration facility?

The Government will post Section L&M with the Final RFP.

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107 3.6.2

The RFP says "The report shall include testing that will occur during and after the LCS Shipyard availability and during and after LUSV Shipbuilder construction period and beginning near Equipment Light Off through

OWLD."

No Will the period of performance of the CS Waterfront Integration & test CLINs extend out to the OWLD dates of the applicable ships?

Yes, through OWLD as stated in the

SOW.

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107 3.6.2.1

The Contractor shall conduct Cybersecurity tests in accordance with the CS Cybersecurity Test Procedures for LCS Freedom, Independence, and LUSV (Attachment J-22, Attachment 23, and Attachment 24). All tests shall comply with all current DoD Cybersecurity directives, and instructions. The Contractor shall fully implement the Controlled Unclassified Information Security Requirements and associated relevant security controls in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications listed in Section 2. The Contractor shall integrate, test capabilities, and provide proper support equipment and conduct Cybersecurity testing to obtain and maintain Cybersecurity accreditation for the CS Enclave in accordance with the LCS Freedom/Independence, and LUSV Cybersecurity Checklist, Attachment J-10, Attachment J-11, Attachment J-12. The CS Enclave is defined as the entire CS and all of its contents to include the CS boundary defense capabilities, networks, SSC Core Weapon Systems, all CS elements, sub-components, and inter-connections. After conducting the tests, the Contractor shall provide a report of recommended actions including maintaining, updating, scanning, and patching the CS Enclave. The report shall be prepared in accordance with CDRL A033. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure Cybersecurity Capabilities in the CS Enclave meet the required CS certification in accordance with CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 and NIST SP 800- 53A Rev. 4.

No Is it the Government's intent that the contractor will install patches or only recommend patching?

The Contractor will install the required patching as needed.

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108 3.6.2.3

The Contractor shall provide a report during Software Load Verification, that verifies the system has an active connection to a Host Based Security System (HBSS) and verify that HBSS agents are installed and security suite is running properly. The Contractor shall also verify that the systems within the CS Enclave are communicating with an enclave-level Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Security Center (SC), conduct ACAS scans to ensure that system is up to date on all software, firmware, and patches, and verify that it has the capability to export and deliver the results of scans. Additionally, the Contractor shall verify that appropriate workstations have the most current patches installed, are properly configured in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) requirements, and verify that ship’s force is able to initiate and complete periodic scans of the network from the appropriate Security Center.

No Is it the Government's intent that the Contractor will install patches if the ACAS scan shows that the system is not up to date?

Yes.

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The Contractor shall perform all the checks and verifications as listed in the Networks and LCS Freedom/Independence, and LUSV Cybersecurity Checklist, Attachment J-10, Attachment J-11, Attachment J-12 and shall be witnessed by a Government representative. The Contractor shall execute STIGs and SRGs (Security Requirements Guides). The Contractor shall document all findings, results, and STIGs in a Cybersecurity Test Report, CDRL A033.

No

Is it the Government's intent that the contractor execution of STIGs is to audit/test for adherence with the settings contained within the STIG?

Can we assume that if changes are required to meet the STIGs, that scope would be outside the scope of the TI that authorized the STIG test?

Yes.

If the changes required goes beyond the TI scope, then the TI will either be revised or issue a new one.

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109 3.6.3

The Contractor shall perform the tasks for LCS in accordance with SW225- AF-CSA-020/LCS-2 CL (Shipboard Combat System Alignment Manual (CSAM) for LCS-2 Class) and SW225-AF-CSA-020/LCS-1 CL (Shipboard Combat System Alignment Manual (CSAM) for LCS-1 Class). For LUSV, the Contractor shall perform the tasks in accordance with NAVSEINST 8225.1, Shipboard Combat System Alignment Policy and Responsibilities.

The Contractor shall also maintain a database that is to be shared with the Government, which maintains configuration of the adaptation data parameters for all LCS and LUSV Ships. This effort shall be coordinated with the applicable Government activities and interface with any Government data systems employed.

No Please post the CSAM for both LCS variants.

Is the SSC SIT expected to write or at least provide input to the CSAM for LUSV?

The CSAM will be uploaded in the Bidder Library at the final release of the RFP.

The SSC SI&T will be expected to provide support to the CSAM for LUSV.

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d. Test Procedure Coordination: Each SSC ship will have a unique set of test procedures that will have specific results for that ship. The Contractor shall maintain configuration control of each ship’s unique test procedures and a record of all those specific results. The Contractor shall utilize a database management system to track the execution of test procedures.

Additionally, any necessary changes to the SSC Test Procedures shall be documented and reported in accordance with CDRL A026 to the appropriate governing activity as identified in each test procedure.

No Will the database to be used be provided by the Government or will the database be Contractor selected?

The Contractor may select a database as long as it meets RFP requirements.

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b. Information Technology (IT) Administration: The Contractor shall provide personnel for coordination of maintenance for all administrative networks at the on-site facilities to facilitate continuous connectivity to the Internet and Contractor and Government websites. These personnel shall be available within one hour from identification of connectivity problems.

No Is it the Government's intent for the one hour response time to be a requirement 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

It will be required during normal duty hours.

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110 3.6.5

g. Combat System Alignment Verification Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate command or engineering facility for the conduct of SSC CS alignments.

No Does the PHD alignment team do the survey? Yes.

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110 3.6.6 Other No Will the Government provide definition of the support referenced in this paragraph?

This is LOE under CLIN 0013. The TI issued will have the detail support required to be performed.

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110 3.6.6

The contractor shall provide support to remote operations of the LUSV BLK 1 and BLK 2 Integrated Combat System (ICS). The LUSV ICS remote operations will be performed using a land-based system intended to represent the tactical Autonomous Vessel Operations Center for the LUSV BLK 1 and BLK 2 vessels. The tactical Autonomous Vessel Operations Center is intended to provide multiple control aspects of the LUSV Vessel.

No

Is it the Government's intent that the Contractor maintains a LUSV land based test system that includes SDREN connectivity?

Does the Government value a shore-based integration facility maintained by the Contractor?

No, this scope does not require the Contractor to maintain SCREN for LUSV testing.

Section L&M will be released with the final RFP.

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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.

No Will in-yard data analysis require a classified processing facility or can the Classified data analysis be performed in any Contractor facility with Security clearance?

The SOW will be revised to remove paragraph e in any future RFP issuance.

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g. Combat System Alignment Verification Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate command or engineering facility for the conduct of SSC CS alignments.

No Will the Government make government survey teams (e.g.

NSWCPHD) available to support CSAV?

Yes.

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d. Provide engineering support for OT, which shall include planning and preparation for meetings, test preparations and pre-test systems evaluations, at-sea support including data collection and analysis, post-test analysis, and test analysis documentation and reporting.

No Please clarify the role of the SSC SI&T Contractor for data collection.

The SOW will be revised in any future RFP issuance to clarify the that contract will provide support of the data collection

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The Contractor shall provide applicable Mission Area Support during the…