Q_and_A_N00421-15-R-0007_27_Oct.docx

Q1. Currently, the Sample Task (page 110) response is included in the 30 page count for the Understanding of the Work response. To be able to provide the level of detail required in our response to the Sample Task, would the government consider allowing 15 pages for the Sample Task response?

A1. No, the Government maintains the 30 page count for both the sample task response and the Understanding of Work is adequate.

Q2. On page 111, paragraph 2.2.1.3, the RFP states that Letters of Intent should be submitted in Volume 2. Since no cost or pricing data is allowed in the Technical Volume, will the Government revise the solicitation to allow offerors to submit any Letters of Intent in Volume 4 - Cost/Price?

A2. As stated in the RFP on Page 111, Paragraph 2.2.1.3, and on Page 126, Paragraph 3.1.2, Letters of Intent are to be provided in both Volume 2 and Volume 4.

Q3. On page 119 of the solicitation, the ODC Breakout-By Appropriation chart includes a Government estimate for Private Party; however, Section B does not identify Private Party CLINs.

A3. The ODC Breakout By Appropriation chart on Page 119 of the RFP has been corrected. Please see Amendment 1 to the RFP posted to FBO on 27 October 2015.

Q4. The Attachments/Exhibit posted in the original pre-solicitation does not include all of the Attachments/Exhibits identified in Section J (page 90) of the solicitation. Will the final RFP be amended to include the Attachments/Exhibit identified in Section J?

A4. Section J has been corrected to reflect the Exhibits/Attachments in the RFP. Please see Amendment 1 to the RFP.

Q5. The CDRL numbers (i.e., A002 thru A025) identified throughout Section C of the solicitation differs from the CDRLs numbers stated in Exhibit 1 of the original pre-solicitation notice. Please clarify.

A5. The CDRLs have been updated to reflect the CDRLs used in the RFP, not the original pre-solicitation notice. Please use the RFP as this is the official Request for Proposal.

Q6. If included, will a compliance matrix and acronym list count toward page limitations? The RFP only specifies title page and Table of Content, not these other items.

A6. The Government will not include the compliance matrix and acronym list in the page count limitation.

Q7. On page 13 second paragraph, the description states "Such services include but are not limited to: shipping of systems, components and parts; .". Does the Government intend to add a shipping and receiving labor category?

A7. No, the Government does not intend on adding an additional labor category to meet this requirement.

Q8. On page 13 second paragraph, the description states: "Such services include but are not limited to: .. provision of training and training materials; .". Does the Government intend to add a training specialist labor category?

A8. No, the Government does not intend on adding an additional labor category to meet this requirement.

Q9. Page 24, Section C, 6.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, sub-paragraph 6.2.2 - instructions for A021 Funds and Labor Hour Expenditure Report require the contractor to deliver the first financial progress report 30 days after task order award and subsequent financial progress reports on a bi-weekly basis. Funding and labor hour expenditures are more complete at the end of each month when invoicing is processed, will the Government revise CDRL A021 instructions to require the contractor to deliver all Funds and Labor Hour Expenditure Reports by the 10th of the following month?

A9. No, the Government's requirement for the provision of bi-weekly expenditure reporting is valid.

Q10. The ODC breakout by appropriation table on page 119 of the RFP has more appropriations (7 appropriation Types) listed that the CLIN Labor Hours tables (6 appropriation Types) on pages 120 and 121. Please advise how we should propose back the ODCs listed against the CLINs with the delta. Also please note the titles of the appropriations listed in Section B, the ODC breakout table (page 119), and the CLIN Hours Tables (pages 120 – 121) do not match. Please update to make consistent.

A10. Please see Amendment 1 to the RFP posted to FBO on 27 October 2015.