ADVTE-Next Requirement Documents Questions and Comments.pdf

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DO1 SOW

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Paragraph h. States "Prepare a Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists (PEDDAL) for each installation site to include unmodified ADVTE equipment IAW the CDRL."

Are source files for the existing PEDDAL for each site going to be provided as GFI?.

N/A 3.2.1h N/A N/A 15

Editable drawings will not be provided, only PDFs. The existing drawing package is not developed for an individual installation site. The

Government requires a new PEDDAL developed for each installation site.

Will the Government please provide details on the type(s) of stimulated NVG devices that will be used in the NECC facilities? This information is needed to ensure the IG/Image Display System solution for the

NECC will support these NVG requirements.

N/A N/A A.3.1.3.2 and

A.3.1.3.3.1 N/A

67, 77 and

There will be no NVG stimulation produced/provided by the NECC visual system. All sensors will be simulated and displayed for un-aided visualization (human visual system spectrum).

Can the government provide specific details on the issues you are having with the visualization system today and any existing analysis performed?

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

All documents capturing the current system visualization limitation are informal and for internal use only. The current specification addresses current system limitations, as well as Fleet requests for improvements. The visual system requirements specification take into consideration current system limitation, Fleet requests and technology limitations.

4 Can the government provide specifications of the existing visualization system? N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A No, the Government does not have the specification of the existing system.

The Government references a Baseline Configuration Audit. Is there an existing audit that already documents the current performance of ADVTE, or is this a task for the bidding supplier to perform in

DO1?

Mentioned in multiple places

There is no existing audit that already documents the current baseline configuration. This is a task for the winning bidder to perform as per SOW paragraph 3.2.11.1 (BCA-1, BCA-2, BCA-3, BCA-4, BCA-5, BCA-6, BCA-7 and BCA-8 (Baseline Configuration Audit (BCA)).

For CDRL review, correction and resubmit periods, please define "days". Are they calendar days or

Government working days?

N/A N/A N/A A001 1

As stated in SOW Appendix A, paragraph A.1.10.4: "All 'days' identified in this SOW and CDRL items are 'business' days, which are defined as

Monday thru Friday, unless otherwise noted."

In the remarks section of CDRL A005, numbered line 3, IT-C2 is identified as IFI.

Would the Government please verify if this a typo and if it should be JPT? N/A N/A N/A A005 5

Remark 3 of CDRL A005 (NPSI) has been updated to read as follows:

"3. BLK 12: FIRST SUBMISSION SHALL BE DUE 60 BUSINESS

DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF IT-C3.

4. BLK 12: FINAL SUBMISSION SHALL BE DUE 60 BUSINESS

DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF IT-C17."

Initial (first) submission of NPSI will be provided after JFT of the first site.

Final submission of NPSI will be provided after JFT of the eighth site.

** REVISED **

JFT is the correct term. Initial (first) submission of NPSI will be provided after JFT of the first site. Final submission of NPSI will be provided after

JFT of the eighth site.

Remark 3 of CDRL A005 (NPSI) has been updated to read as follows:

"3. BLK 12: FIRST SUBMISSION SHALL BE DUE 60 BUSINESS

DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF IT-C3.

4. BLK 12: FINAL SUBMISSION SHALL BE DUE 60 BUSINESS

DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF IT-C17."

The SOW (3.2.1.1.3) requires installation of software onto the DIS Bridge on systems DV 2H157-5 thru

8. The PRF (3.1.2.4.1.3) states that only systems DV 2H157-5, 7, and 8 have DIS Bridge. The PRF

(3.1.2.4.1.3) states that system DV 2H157-6 has only a NASMP Bridge.

Will the Government please clarify the SOW requirement?

N/A 3.2.1.1.3 N/A N/A 17

SOW paragraph 3.2.1.1.3.b was re-written as follows:

"b. Install and configure the Rid Server and Federation Control Tool software onto the DIS bridge computational subsystem at systems DV

2H157-5, 7 and 8."

SOW paragraph 3.2.1.1.3.d was added and will read as follows:

"d. Install and configure the Rid Server and Federation Control Tool software onto the ADVTE NASMP bridge computational subsystem at system DV 2H157-6."

No changes were made to the PRF.

The SOW (3.2.14.2) identifies the delivery of three separate courses following installation and acceptance at devices -1 through -4. However, there is no TPSD CDRL item for training materials as is common practice. There are multiple references in the Logistics conferences where such training materials are reviewed.

Does the Government intend to update the SOW to include the TPSD CDRL?

N/A 3.2.14.2 N/A N/A 56

The Government is in the process of updating the SOW and CDRLs to include the TPSD for the training materials.

10 Are the Rid Server and Federation Control Tool being provided as GFI/GFS? 3.2.1.1.3 N/A N/A 17 Yes. However, it will only be provided to the successful offeror.

To identify the proper replacement hardware, additional details are needed.

Would the Government please include: memory requirements of the executing software, interface requirements (e.g., quantity of Ethernet ports, quantity of video in and out channels, and any other required interfaces) for each of the following:

a. HOST

b. Instructor Operator Station (IOS)

c. VBS

d. Surveillance Viewing Subsystem

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.1.1 N/A 13

No, the government will not be adding additional requirements.Existing memory reqruirements can be found in ADVTE Next PRF, paragraph

3.1.2.7.2 (Spare Memory). Interface port quantities are dependant on offeror's design solution.

Would the Government please provide what the operating system is for the Surveillance Viewing

Subsystem?

N/A N/A 3.1.2.2 N/A 12

The Government currently has surveillance viewing capability that resides on the IOS computational subsystem; currently the IOS computational subsystem uses Windows10 Secure Host Baseline (SHB). However, the

Government requires a dedicated computational subsystem for the

Surveillance Viewing subsystem that can run the surveillance viewing clients that receive video streams from the surveillance servers. The surveillance servers are located in each individual MC ATS training device and utilize various solutions. The design should take into account trainer fielded surveillance servers and surveillance viewing clients when selecting the surveillance viewing subsystem operating system.

Will the Government please provide Host code as pre-proposal GFI?

This is needed to understand the inner working of the software and the interfaces between the Host, IOS and IG in order to effectively develop a strategy, scope the effort, and produce an accurate price.

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.2 N/A 14 No. This will only be provided to the winning bidder.

Will the Government please provide detailed functional documentation and interface design for the Host software?

This information is needed to effectively estimate data storage requirements for the Host computational system and produce an accurate cost proposal.

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.2.b N/A 14

The Government doesn't have detailed functional documentation and interface design documentation on the Host software. Therefore, this information cannot be provided.

Will the Government please verify if the VBS software currently integrated with the IOS codebase or just an application running on the same computer?

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.3 N/A 14

VBS is not integrated with the IOS software. VBS software currently runs on the IOS computational subsytem.

The video capture system records video streams from the VBS and Surveillance viewing subsystems.

A. How many separate streams from each of these subsystems is being recorded simultaneously?

B. What is the data format for these video streams?

The video capture system is to be controlled by the IOS debrief page.

C. Does the IOS software currently support this functionality?

The video capture system shall store no less than 150 hours of recorded video.

D. Is that the total of all recorded streams or 150 "training" hours where multiple streams are being recorded?

This information is necessary to scope and spec the Video Capture hardware and software identified in this requirement.

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.8 N/A 15

A. The current video capture system can record one video stream.

However, the existing video capture requirements can be found in PRF paragraph 3.1.2.4.8 (Video Capture).

B. The current video capture records DVI stream from several subsystems.

C. Yes. The NECC host computer communicates record/play/stop to video capture via IOS buttons.

D. 150 hours of total recorded streams.

Will the Government please provide component identification, sizes (2U, 3U, 4U), and power consumption for the "subsystems currently within the WAN INTF rack" at each location?

This information is needed to develop a reasonable rack and UPS design and cost proposal.

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.17.1 N/A 21

No, the Government will not provide additional information than what is already provided in the RFP. The component identification for the WAN

INTF racks is provided within the Equipment Inventory Record (EIR) that was provided as part of the RFP.

Will the Government please provide component identification, sizes (2U, 3U, 4U), and power consumption for the "subsystems currently within the LAN INTF rack" at each location?

This information is needed to develop a reasonable rack and UPS design and cost proposal.

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.17.2 N/A 21

No, the Government will not provide additional information than what is already provided in the RFP. The component identification for the LAN

INTF racks is provided within the Equipment Inventory Record (EIR) that was provided as part of the RFP.

Will the Government please provide computer sizes (2U, 3U, 4U), quantity and type of external connections, and power consumption for the reuse/reintegrate components in the NECC Host Racks including the DIS Bridge, NASMP Bridge, and TEn?

This information is needed to develop a reasonable rack, network, video distribution, and UPS design and cost proposal.

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.17.3 N/A 21

No, the Government will not provide additional information than what is already provided in the RFP. The component identification for the NECC host racks is provided within the Equipment Inventory Record (EIR) that was provided as part of the RFP.

Will the Government please provide the IOS source and documentation prior to RFP to allow time to review?

This is necessary to scope the required effort to produce an accurate cost proposal.

N/A N/A 3.1.2.5.1 N/A 22

No, IOS source will not be provided during RFP. IOS source will only be provided to the successful offeror.

The Government does not have IOS documentation to provide.

Will the Government please provide current EPO wiring diagrams for each site?

This information is needed to develop a reasonable EPO plan and an accurate cost proposal.? N/A N/A 3.1.13.2 N/A 37 The Government does not possess EPO wiring diagrams.

Would the Government please verify if light controls for all generic landing areas are currently incorporated in the IOS software?

N/A N/A A.3.1.3.4.3.d N/A 81

It is not implemented in the existing design. Regardless of whether it was or not implemented in the current system the contractor is reponsible for an implementation and integration that complies with the requirements.

Does IOS control of entity viewpoint attachment modes listed in the PRF currently exist in the IOS software?

N/A N/A A.3.1.3.5.1.2.1 N/A 82

It is not comprehensively implemented in the existing design. Regardless of whether it was or not implemented in the current system the contractor is reponsible for an implementation and integration that complies with the requirements.

Would the Government please verify if the LSE control (manual and automatic) is currently supported in the IOS software?

N/A N/A A.3.1.3.5.1.13.1.2 N/A 84

LSE is not implemented in existing design. Regardless of whether it was or not implemented in the current system the contractor is reponsible for an implementation and integration that complies with the requirements.

Would the Government please verify if the set of required LSE landing signals is currently supported in the IOS software?

N/A N/A A.3.1.3.5.1.13.1.3 N/A 84

LSE is not implemented in existing design. Regardless of whether it was or not implemented in the current system the contractor is reponsible for an implementation and integration that complies with the requirements.

Are the required parent ship models currently in the NPSI GFI and are they of sufficient fidelity? If not, does the Government intend to identify the quantity and types of models that are missing or insufficient and provide this as GFI?

N/A N/A A.3.1.3.5.2 N/A 85

NPSI models were developed and accepted by other Government programs and are provided as-is to save development cost. Offeror may choose to use or not use the NPSI data and models. The contractor is responsible for compliance with RFP requirements.

Are the required other surface, object and threat models currently in the NPSI GFI and are they of sufficient fidelity?

If not, does the Government intend to identify the quantity and types of models that are missing or insufficient and provide as GFI?

N/A N/A A.3.1.3.5.3(x) N/A 85-91

NPSI models were developed and accepted by other Government programs and are provided as-is to save development cost. Offeror may choose to use or not use the NPSI data and models. The contractor is responsible for compliance with RFP requirements.

The illustrations provided indicate there are keyboards, monitors, and mice and multiple stations in the

NECC. However, the connectivity of these components is not defined.

Will the Government please identify the required connectivity of these human/machine interfaces?

This information is needed to develop an effective design, installation plan, and accurate cost proposal.

N/A N/A A.3.1.4.1.3 N/A 92

This is an implementation specific question which the contractor must be able to answer. The keyboard and mouse and the use of KVM is design specific.

29 Would the Government please verify that the host runs at 60Hz? N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.2 N/A 14 The Government confirms that the NECC Host runs at 60 Hz.

Would the Government please describe the expected forward movement of the moon, after it’s position has been overridden to new elevation and azimuth angles?

N/A N/A A.3.1.3.2.4.2.1.c N/A 68

1. Continuous TOD -- see PRF 190063 Para A.3.1.3.2.4.2.1, letter "c" which states"the moon resumes forward movement from the new position as a function of elapsed time, in unison with the celestial dome, and showing the newly selected phase. Unless suspended, per letter "d", movement shall be as described in letter c.

In order to be interoperable with other DoD simulation networks (as stated in section 1.1 of this file), suggest adding:

1278.1-2012 - IEEE Standard for Distributed Interactive Simulation--Application Protocols

1278.2-2015 - IEEE Standard for Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) -- Communication Services and Profiles

P1516-2010 - Standard for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) High Level Architecture (HLA)--

Framework and Rules

P1516.1-2010 - Standard for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) High Level Architecture (HLA)-- Federate

Interface Specification

1516.2-2010 - IEEE Standard for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) High Level Architecture (HLA)--

Object Model Template (OMT) Specification

2.2 N/A N/A N/A 12

Individual Delivery Orders (DOs) will address standards that will be adhered to via those DO's SOW and PRF.

Add extra bullet-

i. Implement hardware and software solutions to enable ADVTE virtual training devices to connect and participate in Large Force Exercises (e.g. Northern Edge)

Update bullet ‘d.’ to append text: “with Live, Virtual, and Constructive training systems from other military branches.”

3.2.1 N/A N/A N/A 13

Reference is to SOW para 3.2.1, but we believe you meant 3.1.2.

Subparagraph d will be changed to read, "d. Implement hardware and software solutions to enable ADVTE virtual training devices to integrate with Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training systems." Subparagrap

"i" recommendation is already within the scope of other SOW requirements.

Add extra bullet-

g. Participate in broader DoD Simulation community meetings (e.g. Simulation Interoperability Standards

Organization)

3.2.1.7 N/A N/A N/A 15 Considered but not able to change requirements or scope of this effort.

Disconnected Links to documents:

As required in an individual DO, the contractor shall perform life cycle model management, at the program level, IAW Error! Reference source not found., section 6.3.7.IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2017, section 6.3.7. References to the organizational implementation of life cycle model management within

Error! Reference source not found., section 6.3.7 shall only apply to the program. IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-

2017, section 6.3.7 shall only apply to the program

3.2.1.3: Life

Cycle Model

Management

N/A N/A N/A 15

The linking issue will be fixed on the SOW provided as part of the FINAL

RFP. In the mean time, this is what the paragraph will end up reading as:

3.2.1.3 Life Cycle Mode Management

As required in an individual DO, the contractor shall perform life cycle model management, at the program level, IAW IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-

2017, section 6.3.7. IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2017, section 6.3.7. References to the organizational implementation of life cycle model management within IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2017, section 6.3.7 shall only apply to the program. IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2017, section 6.3.7 shall only apply to the program.

Disconnected Links to documents:

As required in an individual DO, the contractor shall implement infrastructure management, at the program level, IAW Error! Reference source not found., section 6.2.2.IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2017, section 6.2.2. References to the organizational implementation of infrastructure management within

Error! Reference source not found., section 6.2.2 shall apply only to the program.

3.2.1.4

Infrastructure

Management

N/A N/A N/A 15

The linking issue will be fixed on the SOW provided as part of the FINAL

RFP. In the mean time, this is what the paragraph will end up reading as:

3.2.1.4 Infrastructure Management

As required in an individual DO, the contractor shall implement infrastructure management, at the program level, IAW IEEE/ISO/IEC

12207-2017, section 6.2.2. IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2017, section 6.2.2.

References to the organizational implementation of infrastructure management within IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2017, section 6.2.2 shall apply only to the program.

Does section 4.2.c and 4.2.d list the order in which the devices will be tested? Can the contractor plan on this order for travel?

N/A N/A 4.2.c and 4.2.d N/A 42

Yes, this is the order in which the DV's will be tested. Yes, the offerors should plan on this order for travel.

Does the NASMP Bridge pertain to DV 2H157-2 or DV 2H157-6?

- Sections 3.1.2.4.1.1 and 3.1.2.4.17.3 reference NASMP Bridge with DV 2H157-2

- Sections 3.1.2.4.1.4 and 3.1.2.4.17.2 reference DV 2H157-6.

N/A N/A Multiple N/A 13, 14 & 21

ADVTE-NASMP bridge pertains to both DV 2H157-2 (MCAS Miramar) and DV 2H157-6 (MCAS Beaufort).

Host: The Host subsystem for systems DV 2H157-1 thru 4 shall:

- Within this section are details for devices 1 thru 4, but nothing is followed up for devices 5-8.

Clarifying if this is an oversight or perhaps devices 5-8 do not have similar requirements

N/A N/A 3.1.2.4.2 N/A 14

The NECC's host computational subsystem is only located in systems DV

2H157-1 thru 4. Therefore, this requirement is not applicable to systems

DV 2H157-5 through 8.