Response to Questions N0017424SN0078.pdf

Questions/Comments on RFI N0017424SN0078 Government Response

1. Will the final RFP contain the requirement for TAA manufacturing compliance (DFARS 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements)?

The decision to include this in the RFP has not been made yet.

2. Is a Dolly Kit a satisfactory solution for transporting the fully assembled WTMD between sites at a customer facility, and from storage to operational environment and from operational environment to storage?

Yes; assuming the system can be broken down and stored in a transport case.

3. What is the anticipated delivery time of WTMDs after contract award? Will sequential deliveries be acceptable to each of the five locations identified?

180 days for first deliveries; sequential deliveries are acceptable.

4. Will the delivery to Japan be exempt from Customs fees, Import taxes, VAT, etc.

Please include all expected shipping fees in the RFI cost estimate response. We require delivery from manufacturing location to installation location.

5. Will NAVSEA assume responsibility for OCONUS Customs Clearance (Japan)?

It is the responsibility of the vendor to deliver systems from the manufacturing site to the installation site.

6. During the warranty period, corrective maintenance services are typically provided on an 8x5, normal working hours (excluding Holidays, weekends) schedule. Is this acceptable?

Yes

7. Sytem Requirement 1.13.3 states that Training material shall be on CD and downloadable file for review. However, respondents have been asked to address delivering self-learning training materials for the system. The training materials should not be delivered via network or thumb drive. Please clarify, since there seems to be a conflict between these two requirements. Is NAVSEA looking for (i) hard copies of the training materials, or (ii) a web-based e-Learning course for self-training? As part of the initial training, is on-site hands-on training desired/required? If so, of what time duration and number of trainees?

The assumption is we would want this training in a CD format (though many computers no longer have CD Drives). Uncertain of our ability to access web-based (contractor developed training) in all situations.

8. Can the RFP further define the use cases to better understand the operational environment? For example, is this solution designed to be moved to different locations for different applications (installation access, area access or shipboard access)? Will the screening be conducted randomly or to 100% of the people? Will screening be conducted in the same locations daily?

Typically, screening will be conducted at the same location daily for extended periods (months), though occasionally that time period could be limited to days/weeks. All applications are feasible operationally depending on location of the designated entry control point (ECP). 100% screening is the normal procedure.

9. Is the x-ray machine similar to the standard TSA checkpoint systems used for carry-on baggage or will it be a larger type of unit to accommodate checked bags or cargo?

Yes, similar to the standard TSA checkpoint systems used for carry-on baggage.

10. Is there a requirement for statistics to be gathered to measure throughput, types of items found when the system alerts?

There is no requirement for collection of statistical data. Through it could be a useful metric, but is not required.

11. If the system can provide a visual image of where the threat is located on an individual versus simply having zonal indicators (lights on the detector) would that be preferred? For example if an individual has an item on their ankle and one on their hip and the system can show you an image of that person with boxes highlighting the ankle and hip to assist the operator would this meet or exceed the stated requirement?

Having a visual display of a person with highlighted boxes for anomaly detection exceeds the requirement.