CUAS RFP QA.pdf
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This sources sought announcement from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) solicits capability statements from businesses interested in providing counter unmanned air systems (C-UAS) engineering support services. Key details include:
NAWCAD seeks a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with cost-plus-fixed-fee level of effort labor contract line items to provide C-UAS engineering support at government sites (75% at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and Webster Field) and contractor sites (25%). Services include in-service engineering, system integration, training development, logistics engineering, supply management, testing, repair, and technical management support. The anticipated period of performance is five years. Responses are requested by November 14, 2019 and shall not exceed 15 pages, addressing company information and capabilities to perform the work described in the attached draft statement of work. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541330 and eligible small businesses must have average annual revenue less than $41.5 million.
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Pages 3-6, Section B-1 Tables, Hourly Burdened Composite Labor Rates. We understand the “*” Key Personnel labor categories. What does the “*” next to the Year I, II, III, IV and V period of performance dates mean?
The Asterisks next to Years I, II, III, IV and V have been removed. Complete Please see Amendment 1
Page 6, Section B, CLIN Price. For CLIN 1000, is the offeror only to complete the fill-in for “Estimated Cost”, “Fixed Fee” and “Total Est Cost + Fee”? Yes. Complete
Page 9, Section B, CLIN Price. For CLIN 2000, Is the offeror only to complete the fill-in for “Estimated Cost”? Yes. Complete
Page 11, Section B, CLIN Price. For CLIN 3000, Is the offeror only to complete the fill-in for “Estimated Cost”? Yes. Complete
5 Page 14, Section B, CLIN Price. CLIN 4000 description indicates “FFP”. Please clarify that this CLIN is not considered FFP since it is NSP from CLIN 1000.
CLIN 4000 is not considered Firm Fixed Price (FFP) since it is Not Separately Priced (NSP) from CLIN 1000. Complete
Page 20, Section C, Paragraph 3.2.2. Paragraph 3.2.2 states “Contractor personnel shall require access to classified information in performance of this Contract up to and including Top Secret, with a safeguarding level of Top Secret.” plus the DD-254 is expected to have TOP SECRET personnel requirements. However, the table in 3.2.2 only requires SECRET clearances for every labor category. Please clarify 3.2.2 – which labor categories require TOP SECRET, compared to the table on page 21, which lists all labor categories as SECRET.
Security Classsification will be determined at the Task Order level Complete.
Page 37, Paragraph 3.4.2, The RFP requires that resumes be provided for 12 key personnel. Will all these key positions be fully funded at the time of contract award? If the answer is No, Would the Government consider reducing the key resumes required for proposal submission to the amount funded at time of award?
All of the Key Personnel Positions will be funded at the time of the first Task Order Award. Complete
Page 38, Section C, Paragraph 3.4.8, Labor Qualifications. No labor Description listed for Software Developer Junior. Can the Government please provide the qualifications?
The labor description listed for Software Developer, Junior has been added under paragraph 3.4.8.20. Complete Please see Amendment 1
Page 65, Section H, Clause 5152.225-5908 Government Furnished Contractor Support. Since none of the services are marked in this special clause, is it correct to assume that the services will be marked for each task order as applicable?
Yes. The services will be marked at the Task Order Level. Complete
Page 78, Section I, DFARS clause 252.242-7004 Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS). The MMAS is intended to for the planning, management and costing of material used in the manufacturing process. Please advise if this clause is only applicable to those task orders that include the process of manufacturing.
This clause is only applicable to task orders that include the process of manufacturing. Complete
Page 104, Section 2.0, Proposal Format. The font in the Government provided form “Attachment+P1+- +P1+Past+Performance+Information+Form” does not meet the font requirements in section 2.0 of the RFP.
Can the Government confirm that the text written in this form does not have to conform to the requirements listed in section 2.0 of the RFP?
The font in provided Attachment P1, Past Performance Information Form, does not have to conform to the requirements listed in section 2.0 of the RFP. Complete
Page 105, Section L, Paragraph 3.0, Proposal Content and Volumes Table. The number of copies of Transition Out strategy to submit is different from the rest of Vol
1. Could the government please clarify or correct this?
The number of copies required for the Transition Out Strategy has been revised. Complete Please see Amendment 1
Page 106, Paragraph 4.0 Proposal Submission. Due to current public health concerns, we ask that the Government extend the due date by two weeks (to April
27) to allow offerors more time to develop comprehensive proposals due to following Government guidelines of social distancing and self-quarantines.
No. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, electronic proposal submission shall begin NLT 1400 on April 20, 2020 Complete Please see Amendment 1
Page 106, Paragraph 4.0 Proposal Submission. Due to current public health conditions, we ask that the Government change the submission method to email rather than hard-copy/CD delivery.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, electronic proposal submission shall begin NLT 1400 on April 20, 2020 Complete Please see Amendment 1
Page 107, Paragraph 1.1 Sample Task. It is unclear from this wording whether this is one sample task with (five parts), or five sample tasks, each of which requires a separate response organized according to the list in 1.1 (Team, Assumptions, Technical Approach, etc.). Will the Government please clarify how this section should be structured?
The Offeror shall provide one (1) written response broken into five (5) parts to the sample task. Complete Please see Amendment 1
Page 112, Section L, Paragraph 3.2, Ground rules and Assumptions. Paragraph (c) requires all subcontractors to provide the same information as the prime contractor. We recommend and request that only the “principal subcontractors” be required to provide the same information as the prime contractor.
The Government requires insight into all proposed subcontracts. Therefore, Section L Part B Volume 3 Section 3.2 Paragraph (c) will remain in effect. Complete
Page 112, Section L, Paragraph 3.3.2, Attachment P2.
The instruction states “…detailing the fully burdened labor rates for all prime contractors and their subcontractor personnel.” Attachment P2 states “Composite Proposed Fully Burdened Rate”. Is the offeror to provide a P2 for it and each of its subcontractors or is the offeror to provide a P2 that is a composite rate, inclusive of its subcontractors, for each labor category?
The Offeror shall provide a P2 that is a composite rate, inclusive of its subcontractors, for each labor category. Complete
Page 112, Paragraph 3.3.4, Direct/Indirect Rates, Can the government confirm payroll verification is the only support required for current employees of the Offeror?
The Offeror shall provide payroll verification according to the requirements set forth in paragraph 3.3.4 of the solicitation. Payroll verification shall consist of a form containing the title, direct labor rate, and a signed certification by an authorized representative of the company that the information contained in the form is correct. Complete
Page 112, Paragraph 3.3.4, Direct/Indirect Rates, The RFP states, “For any prospective hires for non-key personnel, provide information to substantiate the rates proposed.” Regarding direct labor rates for non-key prospective hires and non-wage determined personnel, will the government accept compensation survey data as verification? Yes. Complete
Page 113, Section L, Paragraph 3.3.6, Escalation on Labor. RFP says, “Offerors that do not include escalation, or an explanation as to why it is not included, may be considered unrealistically low and may have their proposals adjusted by the Government to include escalation in the option periods “outyears” if options don’t apply.” Does this apply to Service Contract Labor (SCA) Categories?
No, escalation does not apply to SCA labor categories.
SCA employees shall be paid no less than the minimum monetary wages listed in the attached Wage Determination. Complete.
Page 113, Section L, Paragraph 3.3.6, Missing Paragraphs. Section 3.3.6 includes subparagraph “d” through “h”. there are no subparagraphs for “a” through “c”. Please clarify.
The paragraphs listed under Paragraph 3.3.6 have been corrected. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Page 113, Section L, paragraph 3.3.6(g) Fair Labor Standards Act. Will the composite rates in Section B for Service Contract Act positions be subject to adjustment for any changes to the Wage Determination rate or fringe that may occur subsequent to award?
For evaluation purposes, the composite rates in Section B for the Service contract Act (SCA) positions will not be subject to adjustment for any changes to the Wage Determination rate; however, if the Wage Determination rate changes upon contract award, the Offeror will compensate the SCA Laborer no less than the rate in the prevailing Wage Determination. The Offeror will bill IAW the actual cost incurred. Complete
Page 113, Section L, Paragraph 3.3.6(h), Escalation. Will offerors proposals be adjusted if they do not include escalation for the positions subject to Service Contract Act Wage Determinations?
No, escalation does not apply to SCA labor categories.
SCA employees shall be paid no less than the minimum monetary wages listed in the attached Wage Determination. Complete.
Page 114, Paragraph 3.3.6. Will the Government please clarify whether the Fee per hour set at the IDIQ level will be carried over through all the Task Orders?
Yes, the fee per hour set forth at the IDIQ level will be carried over to all of the Task Orders. Complete.
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours, Government Site Table. Electrical Engineer, Junior - Year 1-5 Total Hours are 1920 for 0.8 Man Years. Electrical Engineer, Journeyman - Year 1-5 Total Hours are 1536 for 1 Man Years.
The labor hours for the Electrical Engineer, Junior and Electrical Engineer, Journeyman have been revised. Complete Please see Amendment 1
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours, would the Government please clarify at which site the Government expects to locate Key Personnel?
Regarding the tables in Sect. L 3.5.2: Electronics Engineer Senior is listed as Key in both GOV and CTR site locations, and a total of 2 FTE are required.
However, in the Key Personnel table in Sect. C 3.4.2, only 1 Key Person is required in this LCAT.
The Government has revised the Key Personnel table on page 37, Section C, Paragraph 3.5.2. Complete Please see Amendment 1
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours, would the Government please clarify at which site the Government expects to locate Key Personnel?
Regarding the tables in Sect. L 3.5.2: Electronics Technician III, Maintenance is listed as Key in both GOV and CTR site locations, and a total of 7 FTE are required.
However, in the Key Personnel table in Sect. C 3.4.2, only 3 Key Persons are required in this LCAT
The Government has revised the Key Personnel table on page 37, Section C, Paragraph 3.5.2. Complete
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours, would the Government please clarify at which site the Government expects to locate Key Personnel?
Regarding the tables in Sect. L 3.5.2: Engineering Technician VI is listed as Key in both GOV and CTR site locations, and a total of 9 FTE are required. However, in the Key Personnel table in Sect. C 3.4.2, only 4 Key Persons are required in this LCAT.
The Government has revised the Key Personnel table on page 37, Section C, Paragraph 3.5.2. Complete
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours, for the labor category Electronics Technician III, Maintenance*, the hours per year column for Government Site shows 13440 hours for Year 2 versus the standard 1920.
Would the Government confirm our assumption that the total hours per year for the Electronics Technician III, Maintenance* at Government Site is 9600 for a grand total of 48000 hours?
The hours for the Electronics Technician III, Maintenance has been revised to reflect 1920 hours for year 2. The Government confirms the total hours per year are 9600 for the Government site and a grand total of 48,000. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours, for the labor category Software Developer, Senior, the Total hours per year for Government site is 1536 which would result in a grand total of 7680 hours. The grand total for this labor category is currently at 9600 hours versus the 7680 hours.
The hours for the Software Developer, Senior have been revised to reflect a grand total of 7680 hours. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours, for the labor category Electrical Engineer, Junior, the Total hours per year for Government site is 1920 which would result in a grand total of 9600 hours. The grand total for this labor category is currently at 7680 hours versus the 9600 hours. Would the Government confirm our assumption that the Government Site total hours per year for the Electrical Engineer, Junior is 1536 for a grand total of 7680 hours?
The hours for the Electrical Engineer, Junior have been revised to reflect a grand total of 7680 hours. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours, for the labor category Electrical Engineer, Journeyman, the Total hours per year for Government site is 1560 which would result in a grand total of 7680 hours. The grand total for this labor category is currently at 9600 hours versus the 7680 hours.
The hours for the Electrical Engineer, Journeyman have been revised to reflect a grand total of 9600 hours. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Page 115, Section L, Section 3.5.2 Labor Hours. For the labor category Electronics Technician III, Maintenance*, the hours per year column for Government Site shows 13440 hours for Year 2 versus the standard 1920.
Would the Government confirm our assumption that the total hours per year for the Electronics Technician III, Maintenance* at Government Site is 9600 for a grand total of 48000 hours?
The labor hours for the Electronics Technician III, Maintenance position, Year 2, have been revised. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Page 119, Section L, Clause 5252.209-9503 Organizational Conflict of Interest Instructions. The “description of weapons system involved and contractor activities that are suspect, i.e., drafting specifications, planning requirements etc.” for Paragraph (a) (3) has not been filled-in by the Government. Please provide the fill-in information.
Clause 5252.209-9513 Organizational Conflict of Interest Instructions has been filled-in. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Due to the Corona Virus many Contractor facilities are closing and allowing their employees to telework. As a result, creating hard copy submissions, has now become very challenging. Would the Government change the submission requirement to electronic only?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposal submission will be limited to electronic submission via DoD Safe (https://safe.apps.mil/). All files must be submitted to Brandon Reaser at brandon.reaser@navy.mil.
Submission must begin NLT 1400 on April 20, 2020. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Would the Government allow subcontractor sealed packages to be submitted via email?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposal submission will be limited to electronic submission via DoD Safe (https://safe.apps.mil/). All files must be submitted to Brandon Reaser at brandon.reaser@navy.mil.
Submission must begin NLT 1400 on April 20, 2020. Complete. Please see Amendment 1 mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil
Confirm the response date/time as there is conflicting information in the SAM notice: General Information has April 13, 2020 at 12:00 pm EDT as the deadline.
Amendment 2 has April 13 2020 at 2:00 pm eastern (assuming EDT).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposal submission will be limited to electronic submission via DoD Safe (https://safe.apps.mil/). All files must be submitted to Brandon Reaser at brandon.reaser@navy.mil.
Submission must begin NLT 1400 on April 20, 2020. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
We respectfully request that the Government delay the due date by a minimum of 60 days. This schedule gives industry the time needed to organize responses, giving the Government its best chance at acquiring the best value solution in a competitive procurement.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposal submission will be limited to electronic submission via DoD Safe (https://safe.apps.mil/). All files must be submitted to Brandon Reaser at brandon.reaser@navy.mil.
Submission must begin NLT 1400 on April 20, 2020. Complete. Please see Amendment 1
Due to the expanding COVID-19 pandemic and resulting work location restrictions, would the government consider a 60-day extension for delivery of this proposal?
No. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposal submission shall begin NLT 1400 on April 20, 2020 Please see Amendment 1
The number of copies of Transition Out strategy to submit is different from the rest of Vol 1. Could the government please clarify or correct this?
The number of copies required for the Transition Out Strategy has been revised. Complete Please see Amendment 1
Due to integration and engineering requirements under SOW 3.3.1-3.3.5 and 3.3.10 associated with numerous non-program of record C-UAS systems, will the Government consider incorporating FAR Part 48 VECP clauses into the RFP and resulting contract?
No, the Government will not be incorporating FAR Par 48 VECP. Complete
Would the government consider adding CLINs for future FFP tasking? No Complete
The Government indicates that Past Performance will be assessed in part based on the extent of similarity between the past performance example and SOW requirements in five of 12 scope areas. With this approach industry does not have the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in Logistics Engineering, Supply and Material Control, Testing, Operating C-UAS Systems, Laboratory and test bed management, C-UAS Engineering Support and Technical Management. Would the Government consider adding assessment against all SOW scope areas in determining compliance with the second aspect of past performance evaluation? At a minimum, given the C-UAS-specific nature of the requirement, would the Government consider adding 3.3.8 and 3.3.10 to the Past Performance assessment? No Complete mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil mailto:brandon.reaser@navy.mil
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