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Q_A 001
No. Ref Sanitized Question Govt Response RFP Amendment?
| 1 | General | Will the Government host an Industry Day regarding this requirement? | No, the Government has already conducted market research and is now seeking proposals in response to the subject solicitation. | N | ||
| 2 | General | How much time will the Government require to answer submitted questions? | The Government will make every effort to respond in a timely manner. Interested parties are advised to continue monitoring sam.gov for any updates. | N | ||
| 3 | General | Will the Government allow submission of another round of questions? | Interested parties may continue to submit questions, but the Government may not respond to questions received after the Q&A deadline. | N | ||
| 4 | General | What is the process for a bidder to submit a question that contains CUI information? | Any questions that contain CUI shall be submitted as password-protected document, with a separately transmitted password, to the Government points of contact identified in the Solicitation notice posted to sam.gov. The Government will provide CUI responses to any prospective offerors that have been approved to receive CUI by the deadline for receipt of questions, via DoDSAFE transmission. | N | ||
| 5 | General | Will the Government provide an extension to the proposal deadline? | Prospective offerors are advised to continue monitoring sam.gov for any updates. | N | ||
| 6 | General | Will the Government accept a partial solution to the requirement? | Section L, para. 3.1 specifies that the technical volume "shall describe its proposed EN NMSS solution to meet all of the requirements set forth in Section C." A proposal that does not meet all of the requirements will be evaluated and rated accordingly, as set forth in Section M. | N | ||
| 7 | General | Request identification of the Government evaluation team. | This information is source-selection sensitive in accordance with FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104. | N | ||
| 8 | N/A | Please clarify the quantities of sonar systems and detection distances stated in the "General Overview" in comparison to the site surveys. | Please note there is no general overview document included with this solicitation. You may clarify this question but the Government reviewed the Section B quantity and confirmed that is correct. Site surveys are provided as GFI for informational purposes only. | N | ||
| 9 | RFP Section B | |||||
| (pp. 2-3) | Request that the Government share the IGCE for CLINs 0001 through 0004. | The Government will not share its Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for this procurement. | N | |||
| 10 | RFP Section B | |||||
| (pp. 2-11) | Please identify which CLINs are options, and any potential discrepancies between Section B and Attachment 1. | |||||
| Section B of the RFP clearly identifies whether a CLIN is an option. This information takes precedence over other documents, exhibits, and attachments supporting the solicitation, in accordance with FAR 52.215-8. | N | |||||
| 11 | RFP Section B | |||||
| (pp. 2-11) | Are options to be priced separately (e.g., CSfC)? | Yes, each CLIN shall be priced separately in the Offeror's proposal. | N | |||
| 12 | RFP Section B | |||||
| (pp. 2-11) | What are the Government's strategy and timeline for exercising options? | Section I, FAR 52.217-17 VAR I, specifies the latest option exercise date via unilateral contract action by the Government. | N | |||
| 13 | RFP Section B | Does the inclusion of options indicate that the Government is considering providing certain items as Government Furnished Property (GFP), or altering the scope of this requirement? | No, the inclusion of options in the solicitation is independent of the provision of GFP or the relative responsibilities of the US Navy or Egyptian Navy regarding the scope of the requirement. | |||
| Any applicable GFP will be identified as an attachment to Section J. | N | |||||
| 14 | RFP Section B | Please clarify the scope of material items that specify "including but not limited to." | Offerors shall include everything necessary to ensure that the system is operational. | N | ||
| 15 | RFP Section B |
(pp. 3-5) & SOW paras. 1,10 Please identify the CLIN(s) to supply CSfC or support equipment for MOCs/RMOCs/NOCs (if applicable). The CLINs associated with CSfC (options) are as follow:
CLIN 0003: CSfC labor, CLIN 0004: CSfC training, CLIN 0007: ODC to support CSfC labor, and
| CLIN 0008: ODC to support CSfC training. | N | ||
| 16 | RFP Section B |
(pp. 3-5) & SOW paras. 1,10 Please identify the CLIN(s) to supply CSfC or support equipment for relay sites (if applicable). The CLINs associated with CSfC (options) are as follow:
CLIN 0003: CSfC labor, CLIN 0004: CSfC training, CLIN 0007: ODC to support CSfC labor, and
| CLIN 0008: ODC to support CSfC training. | N | ||
| 17 | RFP Section B | ||
| (pp. 4-11) | Please confirm the Government's intent to reimburse CLINs 0005-0008 and 0018-0019 at cost only, without fee. | Yes, the Government confirms that the identified CLINs are to be reimbursed at actual and allowable cost, and are not fee-bearing. | N |
| 18 | RFP Section C | ||
| (p. 15) | Request a copy of the Statement of Work. | The SOW contains CUI. Please follow the instructions outlined in the Solicitation Notice to request copies of CUI documents. | N |
| 19 | RFP Section F | ||
| (pp. 31-32) | Please define the acronyms ADC and AOE. | ADC = After Date of Contract [award] | |
| AOE = After Option Exercise | N | ||
| 20 | RFP Section F | ||
| (pp. 31-32) | When does the Government require the first delivery? | ||
| What is the full period of performance? | See Section F, Delivery Information, for the required delivery schedule and period of performance. | N | |
| 21 | RFP Section F | ||
| (pp. 31-32) | Please clarify the term, "FOB: Origin (after Loading)." | Delivery will be recognized at the contractor's facility, upon loading onto the designated carrier's vehicle for shipping. | N |
| 22 | RFP Section I: |
DFARS 252.234-7002
| (p. 71) | Does small business status exempt an Offeror from submitting an EVMS Implementation Plan? | Small business status has no bearing on EVMS applicability. EVMS applicability is based on the total dollar value of cost-reimbursable line items in this solicitation. | |
| For more information, see DFARS 252.234-7002 EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DEVIATION 2015-O0017)(SEP 2015). | N | ||
| 23 | RFP Section J | ||
| (p. 74) | Please confirm Exhibits A1 and A2 are provided for information purposes only and are to be completed post award. | Confirmed. Offerors are reminded that their proposed pricing shall include all costs necessary for completion of the Exhibits. | N |
| 24 | RFP Section J | ||
| (p. 74) | Please clarify the required table inputs for "ODC Categories." | The proposed cost element and pricing of any/all categories of Other Direct Cost shall be identified on separate lines in Att. 6, Cost Proposal Format. See the sample table that starts on row 7 of each tab corresponding with optional ODC CLINs 0006, 0007, and 0008. | N |
| 25 | RFP Section L: |
DFARS 252.234-7001
| (p. 89) | Please clarify which volume EVMS plan is to be submitted in and whether it counts toward the page limit for that volume. | If required, then Offerors shall submit the EVMS plan in the proposal cost volume, which is not subject to a page count limitation. | N |
| 26 | RFP Section L: |
L-215-H004 (p. 93)
| & Exhibit A CDRLs | Request a copy of the Exhibit A CDRLs in editable format. | The Government has amended the solicitation to provide Offerors the alternative to submit the relevant pricing data within the cost volume | Y |
| 27 | RFP Section L: |
L-219-H001 (p. 94)
| & para. 3.4 (page 102) | Please clarify the percentage goal for small disadvantaged business concerns. | NAVSEA text H-219-H001 includes an option for Offerors to submit a detailed explanation for not meeting a 5% goal for subcontracting to Small Disadvantaged Business. Section L, para. 3.4 specifies the desired goals by small business concern. | N |
| 28 | RFP Section L: para. 2.1 | ||
| (page 97) | Is the IMS included in the page count for Volume I? | As stated in Section L, para. 2.1, the IMS is not counted against the page count for the Technical Volume. | N |
| 29 | RFP Section L: para. 2.2 | ||
| (p. 98) | Please confirm the Government requires only one (1) electronic copy (e.g., CD/DVD) of each proposal volume. Is a paper hardcopy also required? | The Government confirms that only one electronic copy is required. The solicitation will be amended to eliminate any references to a paper submission. | N |
| 30 | RFP Section L: para. 2.2 | ||
| (p. 98) | Will the Government accept viewgraphs as a flattened, compressed image file (e.g., png, jpeg, etc.) within a PowerPoint file? | Yes, the Government confirms this is an acceptable format. | N |
| 31 | RFP Section L: para. 2.2 | ||
| (pp. 98, 101) | Please confirm whether the Government wants both the OV-1 and SV-1 submitted only in PowerPoint or if the viewgraphs should also be embedded into the Technical Volume. | One submission of the viewgraphs in PowerPoint will be sufficient; it is not necessary for Offerors to submit more than one copy of the OV-1 and SV-1. | N |
| 32 | RFP Section L: para. 2.3 | ||
| (pp. 98-99) | What is the minimum font that the Government will allow the Offeror to use for the IMS? | RFP Section L, para. 2.3 specifies that the minimum acceptable font for text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material is 8-point font in Times New Roman or Arial typeface. | N |
| 33 | RFP Section L: para. 2.3 | ||
| (pp. 98-99) | Will the Government accept 11x17 sized paper format for the OV-1, SV-1, IMS, and BOM portions of the technical volume? | Yes, the Government will authorize the use of 11x17 paper for the OV-1, SV-1, IMS, and BOM; those sections are not subject to page count limitations within the technical proposal volume. The Government will amend the solicitation accordingly. | N |
| 34 | RFP Section L: para. 2.3 | ||
| (pp. 98-99) | Will the Government accept 11x17 sized paper format in other offer volumes, and if so, how does this count toward the proposal page count? | No. RFP Section L, para. 2.3 specifies that material shall be "on standard lettersize (8-1/2 x 11 inches) with a minimum margin of 1 inch around the page. | N |
| 35 | RFP Section L: para. 2.3 | ||
| (pp. 98-99) | What is the requirement for font size on proposal page headers and page footers? | RFP Section L, para. 2.3 specifies 1" margins around each page. The Government will amend the solicitation to clarify that the minimum acceptable font for proposal page headers and footers is 8-point font in Times New Roman or Arial typeface. | Y |
| 36 | RFP Section L: para. 2.4 | ||
| (p. 99) | In the event of inclement weather, if an Offeror’s package is postmarked one day before due date (for overnight delivery), will the Government accept the proposal as submitted on time? | No. Offerors are responsible for ensuring the proposal is received on time at the location specified in the solicitation. There is no restriction on submission of proposals in advance of the closing date/time. | N |
| 37 | RFP Section L: para. 2.5 | ||
| (p. 99) | Please confirm that any subcontractor proposed to perform 10% or more of the total cost under CLINs 0001-0008 is considered a major subcontractor, regardless of subcontract type. | Yes, the Government confirms the definition of major subcontractors is independent of subcontract type. | N |
| 38 | RFP Section L para. 3.1 | ||
| (page 100) | What are the requirements for the operational and system views (OV-1 and SV-1)? | See the DoD Architecture Framework for a detailed description of the requirements for OV-1 and SV-1. | N |
| 39 | RFP Section L: para. 3.2.3 |
(p. 100)
| & Att. 4, 5 | Please clarify whether the requested subcontractor data is limited to OCONUS only. | Offerors shall include identification of both CONUS and OCONUS subcontractors. | N |
| 40 | RFP Section L para. 3.3 | ||
| (page 100) | Request that the Government increase the page count for the past performance to six (6) pages. | The Government will amend the solicitation to allow for submission of one (1) additional page in past performance (Volume III). | Y |
| 41 | RFP Section L: para. 3.3 | ||
| (pp. 100-101) | Will the Government accept fewer than three (3) recent and relevant prior contract efforts to support an Offeror's past performance volume? | Yes, the Government confirms that Section L specifies a maximum of three (3) recent and relevant prior contract efforts, but does not reflect a minimum value. Offerors will be evaluated for Past Performance as specified in Section M, para. 3.1.2. | N |
| 42 | RFP Section L: para. 3.4 | ||
| (pp. 101-102) | Please clarify Section L, para. 3.4, which calls for the input of subcontract cost values in Volume IV (i.e., inclusion of cost data in a non-cost volume). | The Government will amend the solicitation to eliminate any reference for submission of cost data in a non-cost proposal volume. Section L, para. 3.4 will require Offerors identify subcontractor participation as a percentage of cost (vice dollar value) in Volume IV, Small Business Utilization. | Y |
| 43 | RFP Section L: para. 3.4 | ||
| (pp. 101-102) | Does the percentage of the subcontracted amount apply to all, or selected, CLINs? | The Offeror is responsible for determining the total amount of the requirement to be subcontracted. The RFP requires that at least 8% be subcontracted to small business concerns. | N |
| 44 | RFP Section L: para. 3.5.1 | ||
| (pp. 103-104) | Will the Government provide the referenced "Government skill mix categories" and "Government provided labor categories"? | Offerors shall submit proposed labor categories and relative skill mix to fulfill the requirement. The Government will amend the solicitation to remove any references to Government requirements for labor categories/skill mix. | Y |
| 45 | RFP Section L: paras. 3.5.1 & 3.5.2 | ||
| (pp. 103-104) | Request definition of the acronym, "BOE." Is there a required template or format, and in which volume should BOEs be included? | BOE = Basis of Estimate | |
| Offerors shall include sufficient detail in the cost volume to substantiate proposed cost/price. | N | ||
| 46 | RFP Section L: para. 3.5.1 |
(page 104)
| & Att 6 | Please clarify the Government's instructions for pricing CLINs 0018 and 0019. What is the required detail for materials and cost build-up to support proposal pricing? | As stated in Section L, para. 3.5.1, "where this solicitation directs Offerors to propose a required Government estimated value (i.e., CLINs 0018 and 0019), the Offer does not need to provide further breakdown of these proposed costs and shall propose the specified value." | |
| Therefore, for proposal purposes, Offerors shall bid the specified amount for these CLINs. No further detail is required. | N | ||
| 47 | RFP Section L: para. 3.6 | ||
| (p. 106-108) | Please confirm that Volume VI, Contractual Information, is not an evaluated factor. | The Government confirms that Volume VI, Contractual Information, is required to ensure that Offerors submit a compliant proposal. | N |
| 48 | RFP Section L: para. 3.6.4 | ||
| (p. 108) | Please clarify the volume number for submission of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan (identified as Volume IV). | The Government confirms that the Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be submitted as part of Volume VI, Contractual Information, and will amend the solicitation to correct the typo. | Y |
| 49 | RFP Section M | ||
| (pp. 109-116) | Will the Government consider modifying the solicitation to reflect overall sensor and system performance as an evaluation factor? | No change is necessary as this procurement this will be evaluated using trade-off. | N |
| 50 | RFP Section M: para. 2.3 | ||
| (p. 111) | Please clarify the assignment of relevancy ratings to "each of the two (2) past efforts," relative to the requirement for up to three (3) prior contract efforts specified in Section L para. 3.3. | The Government will amend the solicitation to reconcile Sections L and M, and reflect that the Government will assign a relevancy rating to each of the past efforts submitted. | Y |
| 51 | RFP Section M: para. 3.1.2 | ||
| (p. 115) | Will the Government consider the Offeror's past performance in aggregate to meet the magnitude requirement? | In accordance with Section M, the Government will assign each past effort a relevancy rating. The Government will look at each past effort to determine how the scope, magnitude, and complexity of that effort aligns to the scope, magnitude, and complexity that this solicitation requires. | N |
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