CSIS_Questions_From_Industry_Day_03112015.docx

Communications Systems Integration Support (CSIS) N00421-15-R-0002

Question(s) as a result of CSIS Industry Day.

Question 1: Is there any software development?

Answer 1: Yes, there is a small amount of Software Development.

Question 2: Does the facility have the ability to conduct live over-the-air satellite testing?

Answer 2: Yes, the facility supports live over-the-air testing.

Question 3: Is there Level lll drawing package for engineering effort?

Answer 3: Ship or Shore site provide drawings to the sponsor.

Question 4: Is there a requirement to provide on-site training upon system delivery?

Answer 4: Yes, the requirement will be in the contract.

Question 5: Do you support PMA281?

Answer 5: Yes.

Question 6: About Section 3 – Integration Does TIPS also go through engineering?

Answer 6: There is engineering effort associated with TIPS. The current system has been designed but future variants will require additional engineering efforts.

Question 7: Where is the majority of production done?

Answer 7: The majority of the production and integration work will be completed in facilities located on St. Inigoes.

Question8: Will TIPS utilize COTS equipment?

Answer 8: COTS equipment is utilized where appropriate throughout the systems.

Question 9: TIPS – how many systems will be fielded?

Answer 9: Over 30 TIPS systems have been fielded on multiple platforms.

Question 10: Are there any surge requirements?

Answer 10: There is always the possibility of a surge of work due to schedule requirements; however the government realizes that surges must be managed on a case-by-case basis.

Question 11: Is the work completed utilizing multi-shifts or single shift?

Answer 11: Mainly single shift.

Question 12: Is support equipment provided?

Answer 12: Non-specific test equipment (special purpose) is provided.

Question 13: How much workforce of contractor and government working as a mix-side by side?

Answer 13: Certain tasking will be a joint effort between government and contractor; other areas will be fully executed by the contractor.

Question 14: Is there a lot of start up & stop, or is the tasking steady?

Answer 14: Depends on the fielding of systems, but the work is fairly continuous.

Question 15: Is there a local machine shop for most of metal work?

Answer 15: Yes, there is a government machine shop located on St. Inigoes that is utilized when appropriate. The machine shop can also paint.

Question 16: Will the Contractor be responsible to provide some materiel?

Answer 16: Yes, all methods of procurement will be evaluated and a decision on which procurement type will be executed based on cost and lead time.

Question 17: OCONUS – how will you request pricing for OCONUS activities? Will this beTDY?

Answer 17: Cost estimates for OCONUS will be handled in the same process as CONUS.

Question 19: In regards to ramp-up- will ramp up include facilities and personnel? For example; contractors can develop and establish facilities upon award?

Answer 19: Yes, the contract allows for a ramp up period for both facilities and personnel.