N0003925R9510_ADNS MAC_QA Set 02_15 JUL 2025.pdf

ADNS MAC Solicitation: N0003925R9510 QA Set 02

No. Section # Section Title Page # Question / Issue Government Response Will Result In RFP Change?

27 Section L, 3.2.4 55

Letter (b) of the Contractor Responsibility section lists several business systems requirements, with sections (b)(1) and (b)(2) allowing for an offeror to explain why its business systems have not been reviewed or why documentation cannot be provided.

However, the other business systems do not include similar language/ability to clarify the status of business systems. Of particular note, sections (b)(3) and (b)(7) that pertain to property control system and purchasing system, respectively. Many qualified contractors have not been subject to these types of DCMA or DCAA audits or surveillance reviews since such approvals are not contractor-initiated; contractors cannot self-select or request audits or system determinations independently. As a result, the lack of a prior approval does not necessarily mean there is an inadequacy; rather, can merely be a reflection of prior contract type, scope, and government resource availability to perform these reviews. In the spirit of fair opportunity and broaden the competitive landscape for this acquisition, will the Government consider revising or tailoring the requirements related to approved business systems (specifically the requirement for pre-award Property Control System and Purchasing System approvals by the cognizant ACO or DCMA) to allow offerors to provide background information and justification similar to what is already permitted under (b)(1) and (b)(2). Additionally, we respectfully recommend that contractors awarded under this effort be subject to business system audits and approval determinations as part of post-award administration. This approach maintains Government oversight while enabling participation from capable firms that have not previously operated under the oversight framework required for these major systems.

The Government updated Section L, Section 3.2 Volume II - Contract Documents, Section 7: Contractor Responsibility to allow Offerors to document adequacy of their property control system and purchasing system that have not yet been audited or reviewed by DCMA. See Amendment 0003.

Yes. See Amendment 0003

Section L, 3.1.3 Factor 3

Factor 3 lists the 4 systems that are to be used for the technical response. What are the top-level part numbers for these 4 systems? We also, appear to be missing some separate parts lists (example, 0247600 note 1 calls out PL0247600). Can these be provided?

1. The Virginia Class Submarine system is due 300 days after award

2. The CVN system is due 420 days after award

3. The first DDG system is due 434 days after award

4. The second DDG system is due 448 days after award

The top-level part numbers are as follows:

- Virginia Class Submarine: 0313790

- CVN and DDG: 0314100

The Government confirms that all parts lists have been provided with the TDPs and they are included in the final pages of each drawing document. For the purpose of proposal response, Offerors are to bid to Parts List within the provided drawings.

No.

Solicitation Section L-3.1.3 Factor 3

ADNS SAMPLE

DELIVERY ORDER

The systems for the sample delivery order include two ADNS DDG systems. Per DWG 0314100 Rev – MV2 Architecture Diagram there are two ship type specific configurations for the DDG systems (DDG-1000 and DDG, FFG). Please confirm which configuration should be used for the sample delivery order (Factor 3).

The Government confirms that the Offerors are to use the following drawings for the two ADNS DDG 51 Class systems listed in Section L-3.1.3 Factor 3: ADNS

SAMPLE DELIVERY ORDER

The Government confirms the following configuation to be used for Sample Delivery Order - DDG, FFG configuration:

BASELINE: 0314101-200; and 0314130-100 KIT, SCI, HW1.2/2.X/3.X, ADNS, SP5.

No.

Solicitation Section L-3.1.3 Factor 3

ADNS SAMPLE

DELIVERY ORDER

Solicitation Section L-3.1.3 Factor 3 states that the offers shall provide their approach for testing each system to include Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). The GAT document provided in the TDP files for the MV2 system DWG 0314116 REV – is blank. Is there another revision that can be provided to clarify the testing requirements?

The Government has amended Exhibit A - CDRL A00B Block 4: Authority to include the FAT document number 0245682 Rev A, AN/USQ-144L(V)2 SP4 System. For the purpose of proposal response, Offerors are to bid to the provided FAT document number 0245682 Rev A, AN/USQ-144L(V)2 SP4 System.

See Amendment 0003.

Yes. See Amendment 0003

No. Section # Section Title Page # Question / Issue Government Response Will Result In RFP Change?

Solicitation Section L-3.1.3 Factor 3

ADNS SAMPLE

DELIVERY ORDER

Solicitation Section L-3.1.3 Factor 3 states that the offers shall provide their approach for testing each system to include Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). Is there any GAT procedure that can be provided to clarify the testing requirements for the MV3 systems as there was none provided with the TDP files?

The Government has amended Exhibit A - CDRL A00B Block 16: REMARKS to instruct Offerors to provide testing results in accordance with DID: DI-NDTI- 80809B. See Amendment 0003.

Yes. See Amendment 0003

2.1.2

3.1.5

Proposal Format

Factor 5 – Extent of Participation of Small Business

Please confirm SSRs are not required if an offeror is submitting ISRs for each prime contract cited.

The Government concurs that SSRs are not required if an ISR is submitted for each Prime contract cited.

No.

33 DD254 Could you please provide a copy of the OPSEC plan?

The Government has amended Section J, Attachment 2 (ADNS MAC DD254) to include PEO C4I OPSEC Plan. See Amendment 0003.

Yes. See Amendment 0003

34 DD254 Could you please provide a copy of the Privileged Agreement (PAA) and Enhanced User guidelines?

The Government has amended Section J, Attachment 2 (ADNS MAC DD254) to include Privileged Access Agreement (PAA) and Enhanced User (EU) Guidelines.

See Amendment 0003.

Yes. See Amendment 0003

Drawing 0314134

Drawing 0314134 identifies a KG-175 interfacing between the ADNS and CANES.

Will a KG-175 be required during test phase?

The Government confirms that KG-175 will not be required during the test phase.

No

Section L 3.1.3.f

CDRL A00B

Section 3.2.2

Section L 3.1.3.f and CDRL A00B direct Offerors to provide a FAT approach using DI-NDTI-80809B, while SOW Section 3.2.2 states that FAT documents will be provided with the TDP. The FAT procedure provided with the TDP package contains only the cover sheet and does not include any procedures.

Could the Government clarify whether the Contractor is expected to develop its own FAT procedure(s) and associated test/inspection requirements in accordance with DI-NDTI-80809B, or will complete test documentation be provided as GFI with the TDP?

See answers to questions 30 and 31. See Amendment 0003. Yes. See Amendment 0003

Section L 3.1.3

CDRL A00B

SOW Section 3.2.3

If the contractor is required to generate the Test/Inspection requirements, will the contractor be provided the AN/USQ- 144M(V)2 Systems Requirements Document (SRD)? What is the applicable drawing for subs?

See answer to questions 28 and 30. See Amendment 0003. Yes. See Amendment 0003

38 RFP

We plan to include a cross-reference matrix in Volume I to assist the Government evaluators in efficiently locating and reviewing the required solicitation sections and corresponding responses.

Could the Government please confirm that including this cross-reference matrix will not count against the page limit specified in Section L for Volume I?

The Government confirms that an Offeror's submission of an optional cross-reference matrix for Volume I will not count against the page limits as specified in Section 2.1.2 PROPOSAL FORMAT, but may not exceed one (1) page. See Amendment 0003.

Yes. See Amendment 0003

Section L. 2.1.2, Vol I, Factor 5

Proposal Format/Page Limitations

The Government states that the 5 pages are exclusive of the sf294s/sf295, ISRs, SSRs, and the DCMA Compliance Letter. What is the DCMA Compliance letter referenced?

A DCMA compliance letter refers to a document that ensures compliance with the terms and requirements set by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for defense contractors. It confirms that the contractor has met the necessary government contract standards and regulations.

No

No. Section # Section Title Page # Question / Issue Government Response Will Result In RFP Change?

Solicitation Section E-1 and

SOW 3.2.1.4

Inspection and Acceptance Terms and Inspection and Acceptance

8 and 13 Solicitation Section E-1 states Inspect At Destination however SOW 3.2.1.4 states “As directed by individual DO, ADNS production units shall be inspected by DCMA at the Contractor facility.” Please clarify if DCMA inspections will be required at the contractor facility or if Inspection will be at Destination.

The Government revised SOW 3.2.1.4 Inspection and Acceptance to state: "As directed by individual DO, final inspection and acceptance of ADNS production units shall occur at Destination." See Amendment 0003.

Yes. See Amendment 0003

SOW 3.1.4

TABLE 2 and Exhibit A_N0003925R95

10_ADNS MAC

CDRLs_11 JUN

TABLE 2 –

CONTRACT DATA

REQUIREMENTS

LIST AND

SOW pg 7 and CDRL DOC pg 9, 15, 18, 19, There are discrepancies in the names and references between the SOW TABLE 2 CDRL List and the CDRL Solicitation document:

1) SOW Table 2 refers to A008 as CADE Technical Data Report referencing DI-MGMT-82165C but the CDRL solicitation document refers to A008 as CADE Contractor Business Data Report referencing DI-FNCL-81765C;

2) SOW Table 2 refers to A00E as Unique Identification (UI) Data for Embedded Components and the CDRL solicitation document refers to A00E as Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking Activity, Validation and Verification Report – Bar Code ID Report;

3) SOW Table 2 refers to A00H as Source Data for Forecasting Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and the CDRL solicitation document refers to A00H as Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages – ADNS DMSMS Quarterly Report;

4) SOW Table 2 refers to A00J as License Keys but the CDRL Solicitation Document refers to A00J as License Keys at Delivery;

5) SOW Table 2 refers to A00N as Material Safety Data, Transportation Data, and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities but the CDRL solicitation document refers to A00N as Material Safety Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities- Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

The Government has amended SOW, Table 2 - CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST. See Amendment 0003.

Yes. See Amendment 0003

Exhibit A_N0003925R95

10_ADNS MAC

CDRLs_11 JUN

A00H 18 There is a conflict in the frequency requirement for CDRL A00H on pg 18. The subtitle states ADNS DMSMS Quarterly Report but Block 16 states the date of first submission is 30 calendar DAO. Subsequent submissions are due annually on June 30 and December 31. Please confirm this CDRL is required quarterly per the subtitle of the report.

The Government has amended Exhibit A - CDRL A00H. See Amendment 0003. Yes. See Amendment 0003