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Q & A - Solicitation N00421-21-R-0109 Simulation Division RDT&E Lab and Business Operations Support Services

1. Could the Government provide the estimated schedule for the final RFP release and the proposal response deadline? At this time, all documents are in for final review. We do not have an anticipated time for release; however, we are anticipated prior to the end of the month.

2. Page 89, item 3 of the draft RFP indicates that an FPDS-NG report will be required for each relevant experience project, and attachment L-3 provides instructions for this report. With the recent transition of FPDS reports to SAM.gov and the retirement of the FPDS reports module, could the Government confirm that FPDS-NG reports are sufficient for the proposal response, and that no SAM.gov contract data reports will be required? The FPDS-NG example was provided as reference. If this document can substantiate points in the SSWS, the Vendor is free to use it. The section heading above Paragraph 3 on page 89 states: For each Relevant Experience Project, Offeror may provide the following.

3. Section 9.7.4.1, page 99 of the draft RFP provides ODCs for the Base Year and 3 Option Years, but Option Year 4 is missing. Could the Government provide ODCs for Option Year 4? The Government apologizes for the formatting issue and will correct this in the final RFP. Please see the chart below for updated ODC information.

The Government's estimate for ODCs (inclusive of materials, travel and other direct costs) for the prime and all subcontract efforts, unburdened is listed below:

CLIN X102

APN

CLIN X103

Total

$580,000

The Offeror shall utilize the above ODC estimates provided by the Government for ODCs. If it is the Offeror’s accounting practice to apply (and invoice for) burdens with regards to ODCs, then the Offeror shall propose the ODC amount plus the addition of the applicable burdens. If the Offeror chooses not to burden ODCs, then the Offeror shall propose an H-clause to establish that burdens will be unallowable for ODCs. NO FEE SHALL BE APPLIED TO ODCs.

4. Could the Government provide clarification on section 7.3 of the draft RFP? This section indicates that the offeror will need to complete the WAWF clause w/ respective information; however, the Government typically completes this table. The Government will fill out the WAWF clause prior to award. However, with all the changes in DCMAs, Paying Offices, etc. We are asking industry to provide the most up-to-date information to ensure no issues arise during post award.

5. Section 3.1.11.4 on page 23 of the draft RFP contains an “error! Reference source not found.” message. Could the Government update this section to include the necessary reference document? The referenced error should be NAVSUPINST 4200.98A. We will correct the SOW in the final RFP.

6. The table in Section 3.4.4, page 34 of the draft RFP, indicates a Top Secret clearance for the key Manager/Operations Manager labor category. However, the tables on pages 35 and 93 reflect a secret level clearance requirement for this labor category. Could the Government clarify the clearance level required? Page 34 should indicate a clearance requirement of Secret. This will be updated in the final RFP.

7. Section 8.1.5.1, page 93 of the draft RFP lists Engineering Tech III as key personnel. However, the Engineering Tech III labor category is not included as key in Section 3.4.4, page 34, or in the table on page 100. Could the Government clarify if this labor category is key? Page 34 should include the Engineering Tech III with a TOP SECRET. Page 93 and 100 are both correct. This will be verified for the final RFP.

8. Will the Government provide the relevant Wage Determination with the final RFP release? The wage determination for this requirement will be updated in Section J of the final RFP. The attachment number will be J-4 and the wage determination is attached for your convenience.

9. Are proposals due 30 June 2021? No, proposals will not be due until a final draft of the RFP is posted to SAM. A proposal due date will be announced at time of release.