N00024-22-R-5535 Conformed Bidders Questions and Government Responses as of 08.05.2022.docx

N00024-22-R-5535 Bidder’s Questions and Government Responses

Q1. Will the Government send updated TDP?

A1. Yes, the Government will send updated TDP. The Government has sent updated TDP, as of 07.07.2022, to potential Offerors via DoD SAFE.

Q2. Section L, 3.3 Volume III: FACTOR I - PAST PERFORMANCE, of the RFP says "The Offeror shall place particular emphasis on both recent (within five years of the proposal submission date) and relevant current Navy efforts." Section M, 2.2 FACTOR 1: PAST PERFORMANCE says ""Recent performance" includes efforts within the past three (3) calendar years, from proposal submittal date". Would the Government please confirm which is correct?

A2. Section M of the RFP has updated the "recent performance" to five years from the proposal submission date, via Amendment 0001.

Q3. Will the Government count IMS pages in the total page count of the Technical Volume of proposals received?

A3. The Government will not count IMS pages in the total page count of the Technical Volume of the proposal received, and the IMS pages may be sent as an attachment. Section L of the RFP has been updated to reflect this, via Amendment 0001.

Q4. In Section B of the RFP, the following CLINs have a quantity of 1: 0007, 0019, 0107, 0111, 0115, 0207, 0209, 0210, 0211, 0307, 0309, 0310, 0311, 0407, 0409, 0410 & 0411. Is it the Government's intent for the Offeror to submit a one piece price for these specific deliverables and quantities, or is it the Government's intent for the Offeror to only fill out Table 1: MK 53 DLS Nulka System Base Price and "Table 2: Launcher Quantity Adder Stepladder Pricing Table" in Section B, Note C?

A4. The Government added a quantity of one to each of the CLINs that have a definitive quantity: 0007, 0019, 0107, 0111, 0115, 0207, 0209, 0210, 0211, 0307, 0309, 0310, 0311, 0407, 0409, 0410 & 0411, to inform Offerors of which CLINs have units to be purchased. The Government asks that Offerors fill out both Table 1: MK 53 DLS Nulka System Base Price, and Table 2: Launcher Quantity Adder Stepladder Pricing Table in Section B, Note C.

Q5. Is the clause D-247-W002 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) a valid clause?

A5. Yes, the clause D-247-W002 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) is a valid clause and will remain in the contract.

Q6. Section B of the RFP, CLIN 0004AA lists 2 Manufacturer Part Numbers: 7244881-1 and 8603323. Can the Government confirm which Manufacturer Part Number is correct?

A6. The Government confirms that the CLIN 0004AA Manufacturer Part Number 7244881-1 is correct, and has been updated in Section B of the RFP, via Amendment 0001.

Q7. In Section B of the RFP, the CLIN description for CLIN 0104 states FY23. Should the CLIN description for CLIN 0104 state FY24?

A7. Yes. The CLIN description for CLIN 0104 in Section B of the RFP has been updated to FY24, via Amendment 0001.

Q8. In Section B of the RFP, the CLIN description for CLIN 0104AA states FY23. Should the CLIN description for CLIN 0104AA state FY24?

A8. Yes. The CLIN description for CLIN 0104AA in Section B of the RFP has been updated to FY24, via Amendment 0001.

Q9. Section B of the RFP, CLIN 1004AA lists 2 Manufacturer Part Numbers: 7244881-1 and 8603323. Can the Government confirm which Manufacturer Part Number is correct?

A9. The Government confirms that the CLIN 0104AA Manufacturer Part Number 7244881-1 is correct, and has been updated in Section B of the RFP, via Amendment 0001.

Q10. In Section B of the RFP, the CLIN description for CLIN 0204 states FY23. Should the CLIN description for CLIN 0204 state FY25?

A10. Yes. The CLIN description for CLIN 0204 in Section B of the RFP has been updated to FY25, via Amendment 0001.

Q11. In Section B of the RFP, the CLIN description for CLIN 0204AA states FY23. Should the CLIN description for CLIN 0204AA state FY25?

A11. Yes. The CLIN description for CLIN 0204AA in Section B of the RFP has been updated to FY25, via Amendment 0001.

Q12. Section B of the RFP, CLIN 0204AA lists 2 Manufacturer Part Numbers: 7244881-1 and 8603323. Can the Government confirm which Manufacturer Part Number is correct?

A12. The Government confirms that the CLIN 0204AA Manufacturer Part Number 7244881-1 is correct, and has been updated in Section B of the RFP, via Amendment 0001.

Q13. In Section B of the RFP, the CLIN description for CLIN 0304 states FY23. Should the CLIN description for CLIN 0304 state FY26?

A13. Yes. The CLIN description for CLIN 0304 in Section B of the RFP has been updated to FY26, via Amendment 0001.

Q14. In Section B of the RFP, the CLIN description for CLIN 0304AA states FY23. Should the CLIN description for CLIN 0304AA state FY26?

A14. Yes. The CLIN description for CLIN 0304AA in Section B of the RFP has been updated to FY26, via Amendment 0001.

Q15. Section B of the RFP, CLIN 0304AA lists 2 Manufacturer Part Numbers: 7244881-1 and 8603323. Can the Government confirm which Manufacturer Part Number is correct?

A15. The Government confirms that the CLIN 0304AA Manufacturer Part Number 7244881-1 is correct, and has been updated in Section B of the RFP, via Amendment 0001.

Q16. In Section B of the RFP, the CLIN description for CLIN 0404 states FY23. Should the CLIN description for CLIN 0404 state FY27?

A16. Yes. The CLIN description for CLIN 0404 in Section B of the RFP has been updated to FY27, via Amendment 0001.

Q17. In Section B of the RFP, the CLIN description for CLIN 0404AA states FY23. Should the CLIN description for CLIN 0404AA state FY27?

A17. Yes. The CLIN description for CLIN 0404AA in Section B of the RFP has been updated to FY27, via Amendment 0001.

Q18. Section B of the RFP, CLIN 0004AA lists 2 Manufacturer Part Numbers: 7244881-1 and 8603323. Can the Government confirm which Manufacturer Part Number is correct?

A18. The Government confirms that the CLIN 0404AA Manufacturer Part Number 7244881-1 is correct, and has been updated in Section B of the RFP, via Amendment 0001.

Q19. Would the Government please clarify the total for the "Qty of Launchers Awarded Per CLIN" in the tables on pages 57 and 58?

A19. The total for the "Qty of Launchers Awarded Per CLIN" in the tables on pages 57 and 58 is 38, with CLIN 0018 "Example Awarded CLIN Quantity" reduced from 3 to 2. Section B of the RFP has been updated to reflect this, via Amendment 0001.

Q20. Would the Government clarify the example pricing sheet on page 58, specifically CLINs 0017, 0018 & 0019's "Total System Unit Price". To get to your total number, are you multiplying the "Example Awarded CLIN Quantity" by the "Example Base System Unit Price" and adding the "Launcher Adder Price Per System"? If so, we believe the "Total System Unit Price" should be $6,240 for CLIN 0017, $3,222 for CLIN 0018 and $1,422 for CLIN 0019?

A20. Yes. The "Total System Unit Price" in the example pricing sheet is calculated by multiplying the "Example Awarded CLIN Quantity" by the "Example Base System Unit Price" and adding the "Launcher Adder Price Per System", and should be $6,240 for CLIN 0017, $2,322 for CLIN 0018 (due to the "Example Awarded CLIN Quantity" reduction in the previous question/response), and $1,422 for CLIN 0019. The example pricing sheet table in Section B of the RFP has been updated to reflect this, via Amendment 0001.

Q21. Stepladder Pricing for CLINs 0X01 and 0X04 on page 58, In the Section B STEPLADDER PRICING TABLE FOR NON-DLS CLINs, would the Government please clarify the stepladder quantity range for CLIN 0104?

A21. The Government confirms the Stepladder Quantity Range for CLIN 0104 is 1-5, and Section B STEPLADDER PRICING TABLE FOR NON-DLS CLINs of the RFP has been updated, via Amendment 0001.

Q22. Would the Government please clarify if the Offeror needs to provide stepladder pricing for CLINs 0004 and 0101, as they were not listed in the table?

A22. The Government confirmed that the Offeror needs to provide stepladder pricing for CLINs 0004 and 0101, and the Section B STEPLADDER PRICING TABLE FOR NON-DLS CLINs of the RFP has been updated, via Amendment 0001.

Q23. Would the Government please clarify Section L, 2.4 FACTOR 3 - MANAGEMENT APPROACH, which states “the Government will evaluate this factor on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. The Government will evaluate whether the Offeror’s proposal demonstrates an acceptable approach to meeting the solicitation requirements based on the elements set forth in Section L 3.4.”, and continues “The Government will evaluate whether the Offeror meets the minimum security qualification criteria outlined in Section L. Failure to meet the minimum security qualification criteria will result in an unsatisfactory rating for management.”, however Section L.3.4 refers to pricing instruction?

A23. Section L, 2.4 FACTOR 3 - MANAGEMENT APPROACH, should reference Section L.3.2. VOLUME II: FACTOR 3 - MANAGEMENT APPROACH. Section M, 2.4 of the RFP has been updated, via Amendment 0001.

Q 24. In the J-4 GFP Attachment, Are items 3-7, 37, and 88 GFE as opposed to GFM? If these parts are GFM instead of GFE, they will be classified as GFM instead of as a "make" part.

A 24. Bidder's references of items 3 - 7, 37, and 88 correlate to the contractor providing Government GFP listed as items 3 - 6, 36, and 87. Government items 3 - 5 are being furnished as examples for assistance in assuring interpretation and translation of TDP. Items 6, 36, and 87 are the end items desired, while the indentured items listed under these three items are materials being furnished by Government to contractor to aid in production of deliverable items 6, 36, and 87. These three items will then be placed into a production MK 24 MODs 2 and 3 Decoy Launch Processor (DLP).

Q 25. TDP PN 8822076-001 Cable Assembly, ITEM 4 description is of a backshell, but the drawing for the PN (8730453) is for a cable. Is this the correct PN?

A 25. Drawing 8730453 is a harness assembly drawing. Item 4 (MS3474W12-3P) is the Connector, Plug, 3 Pin. Item 5 (M85049/10-13W) is the Connector, Backshell, and Strain Relief.

Q 26. If Imperial and U.S. fasteners become unavailable, could SI (The International System of Units) fasteners be used?

A 26. No. Changing to any SI fastener will hinder the production items and make them unsupportable for repair parts via established federal repair parts supply system.

Q 27. What are ECPs, NORs, and RFDs?

A 27. An ECP is an Engineering Change Proposal. This is a document vehicle to capture all relevant information affected by a proposed change that is considered necessary to correct an engineering or production concern with reference to the technical data package. A NOR is a Notice of Revision which is a sub-part to the ECP. The NOR captures all of the changes needed to a specific drawing. A RFV is a Request for Variance which addresses unanticipated concerns that wouldn't fall under an ECP, i.e., production floor tool gouges, non-matching coloration, non-form/fit/function concerns, etc.

Q 28. Are early contract deliveries be permissible by the Government?

A 28. If a contractor is able to successfully produce contract deliverables ahead of schedule, then early deliveries would be permissible/encouraged by the Government.

Q 29. Does the Government consider a certain number of support contractors excessive, and would that look negatively on the prime?

A 29. The number of subcontractors employed is entirely up to the prime contractor. The prime contractor must make the determination of how many subcontractors they consider to be beneficial to production and meeting the profit margin required to maintain business operations.

Q 30. What Computer Aided Design tools is the government employing for their 3-D modeling efforts?

A 30. The Government is using PTC Creo version 7 and higher to build their models, along with Windchill 11 and higher to manage all associated documentation to those models.

Q 31. Can any part of the contract requirements be performed outside of the U.S.?

A 31. All of the technical data is under distribution and export control laws that must be adhered.