NSS Industry QCRR Tracker Set 1 - 8.31.22.pdf

Item # Subject Question/Comment/Request/Recommendation Reference(s) Date Government Response Response Date

B-1 Catalog Approach

IDIQ SOW Paragraph 1.3.2 mentions a "Catalog approach" wherein the Government will identify quantity and type of pre-priced catalog items and refers to SOW paragraph 3.3. SOW paragraph 3.3 covers the SETR process, Test and Evaluation, and ILS requirements. None of these seem to align with what paragraph 1.3.2 calls a Catalog approach. Please explain the Catalog approach.

IDIQ SOW 1.3.2

IDIQ SOW 3.3 18-Aug-22

When the Government procures a product using the "catalog approach" the contractor shall perform work specified in IDIQ SOW sections 3.1 and 3.3 to deliver that product. A delivery order SOW will not be written for products procured using the catalog approach. Offerors need to account for all costs to deliver products in conformance with the specified requirements in the proposed catalog pricing.

B-2 NSST Baseline 2

Will maintainability of existing contract deliveries (NSST Baseline 1 delivery orders) be required of contractor during transition to NSST 2 baseline? In other words will contractor be responsible for addressing NSST 1 Baseline 1 availability issues not related to NSST Baseline 2 transition? If contractor will be required to address NSST Baseline 1 availability issues during the trainsition, what GFI will the contractor be provided to correct availability issues with NSST Baseline 1?

DO1 SOW 3.2.1.1 19-Aug-22

The Government anticipates that the NSS IDIQ will be one of multiple contract vehicles that the Government may use for NSST baseline 1 sustainment activities. Any tasking and associated GFI related to NSST baseline 1 would be specified and provided ICW a particular delivery order. There are no NSST baseline 1 sustainment requirements specified in the initial delivery order.

B-3 NSST Baseline 2 Multiple questions were asked about the availability requirement DO1 SOW 3.2.1.1 19-Aug-22

Installation windows will need to be coordinated with each training command closer to the event. In most cases, work outside of normal working hours can be supported if adequate advance notice is provided.

An example of 50% availability is: If a site has 2 NSST-4 devices, 1 NSST-4 device shall remain available for the training command to continue to perform the training mission while the offline device is modified and verified.

B-4 System

Requirements Analysis

Is the PRF the same document utilized on the current NSST program? If so, will the current RTVM and compliance be a basis for DO1? DO1 SOW 3.2.2.1.1 19-Aug-22

There was a significant re-write of the PRF for this NSS IDIQ.

A complete requirements analysis needs to be performed to establish a RTVM IAW the specified requirements.

B-5 Delivery Orders Does the government expect requirements analysis efforts for catalog type delivery ordrs (DOs)? IDQC - 3.2.7.1.1 19-Aug-22

Requirements analysis is required under DO1. Requirements analysis is not specified in IDIQ SOW 3.1 or 3.3 which are applicable to catalog products.

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B-10

NSS QCRR GOVERNMENT COMMENTS - SET 1

NSS COMMENTS TO INDUSTRY FOR QCRR SUBMITTED - SET 1 dtd 31AUG22

Item # Subject Question/Comment/Request/Recommendation Reference(s) Date Government Response Response

C-1 NSST baseline 1 systems Multiple questions have been asked about NSST baseline 1 systems

19-Aug-22 The Government anticipates releasing a subset of currently availabe technical data and providing industry oportunity to visit a NSST site. Please withhold questions about NSST baseline 1 systems until this information has been made available.

C-2 System Specification

Is the Government's intent for bidders to propose the solution for DO 001 PRF in its entirety or will a more detailed and focused set of requirements be provided with the final RFP?

PRF 210025 19-Aug-22 The contractor's task will be to bring all NSST systems and associated data into complete conformance with the these requirements with optimal reuse of existing hardware and optional reuse of existing software and technical data. The DO1 tasking does not include maintenance or repair of failed components covered under COMS contracted support, or replacement of components with normal and expected performance degredations over time (e.g. projector luminance output is expected to decrease over the life of the projector bringing it below VDS luminance thresholds)

C-3 Maintenance intercommunicatio ns system

Does a wireless comm system fulfill this requirement? 3.3.12.1.4 16-Aug-22 Use of wireless systems is not strictly prohibited but is not recommended since they incur security and reliability risks that must be addressed.

C-4 Scalability

1 - Does the integrated multi-ship requirement mean there is a need to interconnect multiple NSST trainers during the running of a scenario? If so, are there any specific trainer variants that will need to be interconnected and what is the maximum number of interconnected trainers or ownships that wil be required to satisfy this requirement?

2 - If connected trainers is required, will all trainers reside on the same network, or is there a requirement to interconnect trainers that reside on different networks as well?

3.1.1.3 19-Aug-22

1 - Yes, "every potential combination" means if a network has, as an example, one (1) NSST-3, one (1) NSST-4, and one (1) NSST-5, each permutation of integration shall work:

- All 3 independently operating

- NSST-3 and NSST 4 integrated and NSST-5 independent

- NSST-3 and NSST-5 integrated, and NSST-4 indpenedent

- NSST-4 and NSST-5 integrated, and NSST 3 independent

- All 3 operating in an integrated scenario 2 - Norfolk and San Diego have a separate network for the NSST-1s, Mayport has a separate network for the NSST-6, otherwise all trainers are on the same network.

C-5 Connected

Replenishment

(CONREP)

What types of Cargo transfer types will be required to be simulated (e.g.

Dry Cargo, Fuel, Pesonnel Transfer) 3.1.2.6 19-Aug-22 See 3.1.3.2.9. Only phone and distance (P&D) and fueling rigs are specified.

Item # Subject Question/Comment/Request/Recommendation Reference(s) Date Government Response Response

C-6 Other Special Evolution Tasks

1. Aside from modeling towed array and SLQ-25, will any control panels or status panels be required in CIC or the bridge? Will there be a need to provide different deployment scopes?

2. If so will additional GFI (specifications) be provided.

3.1.2.8.f 19-Aug-22

See also 3.1.3.5.9. Associated training objectives are to provide an unclassified model that train proper shiphandling and adhearance to CO standing orders (which varies from ship to ship). Watchstander information is generally limited to state (deloyed, deploying, or recovering), scope, and depth (derived from speed, scope. & time).

C-7 Other Special Evolution Tasks Will VBSS team avatars be required? Will Boat crew Avatars be required? 3.1.2.8.h 19-Aug-22 See PRF 3.1.3.2.11 & 3.1.3.2.14.4

C-8 Lines For lines types specified in sub paragraphs a-c below, will line specifications be provided as GFI? 3.1.3.2.7 19-Aug-22

This is a visualization requirement (child to 3.1.3.2). System needs to provide visualization cues characteristic of the line type differences as observable from the bridge perspective.

C-9 Flight Deck

1. Will flight deck avatars be required?

2. Will Bridge, CIC flight deck camera simulation be required ?

3. Will wind envelope and anemometer displays be required on the bridge?

4. Is a flight deck crash alarm required at the BMOW alarm panel station or in combat?

5. What IOS capability will be required for Flight Deck simulation (e.g.

HCO, Helicopter control - to include casualty insertion)?

6. Will flight deck voice commands be required?

7. Will automated Flight Deck operations be required (Launch, Recovery, Crash...etc.)

3.1.3.2.10 19-Aug-22

1. Not specified

2. Yes, it is a simulation that needs to be observable by the bridge watch team.

3. Yes, but particular wind envelops for particular aircraft and ship classes do not need to match real world data.

4. BMOW station only

5. Set observable flight deck states that impact shiphandling decisions or require action by the bridge team.

6. Not specified

7. Not specified and depends on implementation approach.

Implementation needs to satisfy operator workload requirements.

C-10 Boat Deck

1. Will boat station avatars be required?

2. Will standard boat evolution voice commands be required?

3. What IOS capability will be required for boat deck simulation. Will automated Boat Deck operations be required (Place the boat at the rail, load the boat, lower the boat, cast off...etc.)

3.1.3.2.11 19-Aug-22

1. Simulation needs to present visualizations of manning states as these impact the bridge watchstander decisions

2. Not specified

3. Set observable boat deck states that impact shiphandling decisions and indicate when the bridge orders (listed in the question) have been completed.

Item # Subject Question/Comment/Request/Recommendation Reference(s) Date Government Response Response

C-11 Weapon Types

Will any ballistics data be provided as GFI? Which MK/MOD of these weapons will need to be simulated? Will GFI that provides information like weapons modes of operations (Rate of Fire, salvo size, ammunition types, muzzle elevation, training rates …etc.)

3.1.3.2.14.1 19-Aug-22

Weapon simulation needs to be delivered using publicly available information. Variables cited should be configurable.

Simulations need to support bridge team training related to basic weapon enagagement decisions, and provide visual feedback showing when engagements are occouring.

Engagement outcomes should be an operator decision so the training scenario supports the training objectives.

C-12 Engagement Orders Multiple questions have been asked about weapon engagement orders 3.1.3.2.14.2 19-Aug-22

The means of interface is not specified to allow flexibility and innovation in implementation. The system needs to support the participation of a Gun Liason Officer (GLO), Anti- Terrorism/Force Protection Officer (ATFPO), Bridge Tactical Action Officer (TAO), or equivalent type watchstander in training scenarios.

C-13 Warning Flare Is this a requirement for all NSST Variants (NSST 1-6)? Will a requirements description of student interface be provided (e.g. Control Panel, Haptic)?

3.1.3.2.14.5 19-Aug-22 Student interface are required to be available and assignable on all devices IAW PRF 3.1.4.2.1. Interface type is not specified.

C-14 Fathometer Simulations

Will GFI be provided for AN/UQN-4A and AN/UQN-10? Will Sonar display be an emulation that will be assigned to an assignable watch station display?

3.1.3.5.8 19-Aug-22 Yes. Additionally, the Government will also provide GFS for an emulated UQN-4A for optional re-use.

C-15 Desktop Ship Control Console

Para 3.1.7.2 lists 19 ownship classes that may widely differ in physical control (e.g. LCS). Will a list of physical control criteria for Desktop SCC be provided? Is there an expecation that the Desktop SCC be reconfigurable to meet compatibility of all ownships listed in 3.1.7.2? Will this Desktop SCC be used to practice casualty response, if so which casualties?

3.1.3.5.12.2 19-Aug-22

The DSCC is required to be a non-ship specific console that is compatible with every ownship. Note: Indpendence and freedom classes are specified as "generic controls" since class unique training is provided through dedicated LCS trainers.

Simulation requirements apply to all devices.

C-16

Ship Control System -

Government (SCS-

GOV) GUI

Is the GFI/GFS SCS-GOV capable of accepting sensor/hardware input and is the source code included? What format of input sensor/control hardware data will this GFS accept?

3.1.3.5.12.4 19-Aug-22 SCS-GOV software interfaces with HLA for sensor, hardware, and other simulation states. SCS-GOV source code will remain under Government configuration control.

C-17 Integrated Bridge

Navigation System

(IBNS) GUI

Will the government supply the source code for the IBNS GUI? (Arleigh Burke) 3.1.3.5.12.6 19-Aug-22 The Government anticipates providing source code for an emulated IBNS GUI when it becomes available

Item # Subject Question/Comment/Request/Recommendation Reference(s) Date Government Response Response

C-18 Bridge Manual Pump Controller

Will Equipment specs be provided as GFI? What is the Equipment Idendification Number (EIN) for the BMPC? 3.1.3.5.13 19-Aug-22 The Government anticipates providing source code for an emulated BMPC GUI when it becomes available

C-19 Navigation Data Display (NDD)

Please provide an example/screencapture of the Navigation Data Display required? 3.1.3.5.15 19-Aug-22 The NDD GUI is part of the GFS SCS-GOV software.

C-20 Electronic Chart Simulations

Will VMS licenses be provided as GFS? If not will contractor be required to acquire VMS liscences. 3.1.3.7.a 19-Aug-22 VMS licences in existing trainers may be reused. All other licences shall be provided with the required deliveries.

C-21 Radar Simulations Multiple questions were asked about radar simulations 3.1.3.8 19-Aug-22

A GFS simulated radar will be provided for integration into the system and run on the radar consoles. GFS includes the 3.1.3.8 specified models and interfaces. This does not preclude or prohibit alternative simulated radars from also being run on the radar consoles, but only the GFS radars are specifically required. The Government will maintain configuration control and the development roadmap for the GFS radar simulation software.

C-22 Remote Optical Sight (ROS)

1. What is the Mk/Mod Electro-Optical Sensor Systems (EOSS) that will need to be modeled?

2. Will an IR requirement be required?

3. Will there be any ROS casualties that will be simulated?

4. Will GFI be provided to determine modes and submodes that will be required to be simulated?

3.1.3.8.10 19-Aug-22

1. Not specified

2. Low light is required, IR is not

3. Only those specified

4. No This is a requirement for ROS functionality not the emulation/simulation of a specific ROS system.

C-23 Yokosuka Site

Specific Requirements

In DO1 Draft SOW (Para 3.2.1.2) there is a requiremet to deliver a NSST 5A, but in this paragraph NSST 5A is not listed as a NSST configuration requirement for Yokosuka. Can you explain why? Is Yokosuka NSST 5A in DO1 Draft SOW an interim delivery that in a future DO would then be upgraded to a NSST 5?

3.1.11.3 19-Aug-22 There will be an existing NSST-5A that will be replaced with the devices specified in PRF 3.1.11.3

C-24 Electromagnetic Environmental

Effects (E3)

Please clarify the sentence "All trainer components installed under this contract shall meet the specified operational requirements in the training site Electromagnetic Environment (EME). Equipment added under this contract shall be compliant IAW MIL-STD-461G and MIL-STD-464D standards".

QUESTION: Will COTS or NDI be exempt from this requirement?

PRF 210025;

Paragraph 3.3.7, 3.3.7.1, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3); page 64

19-Aug-22

No, systems need to work properly within the training site's

EME.

Item # Subject Question/Comment/Request/Recommendation Reference(s) Date Government Response Response

C-25

MOSA, instructor workload, and dual baseline requirements

Multiple questions were asked about Modular Open System Approach (MOSA), Instructor workload, and dual baseline support requirements

PRF 3.1.1, 3.1.8.5, &

3.1.6.1

19-Aug-22 These requirements are are enhancements to the previous NSST IDIQ contract requirements. The Government is seeking new and innovative solutions to satisfy these requirements.

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Item # Subject Question/Comment/Request/Recommendation Reference(s) Date Government Response Response

E-1 Multiple questions were asked about the requirement for an active Class A statement of compliance for Bridge Operation, IAW DNVGL-ST-0033

The Government is currently only interested in solutions that are actively conforming to this international standard. Regardless of product, Offerors must satisfy the requirement as written.

There is no prohibition on satisfying the requirement through a subcontractor.

E-2 NSST baseline 1 systems

Multiple questions were asked about the conformance of NSST baseline 1 systems to the draft requirements.

The Government's requirement is to deliver complete systems, devices, and technical data that conform to specified requirements regardless of existing system, device, and technical data conformance. The end result of this contract action must be systems, devices, and technical data that fully and completely conform to the specified requirements.

DO1 SOW 3.2.1.1.1 requires a re-host of software technology.

The Government may not be proposed as the source of this technology.

Multiple questions were asked about GFS and GFI (technical data)

The Government anticipates providing to the awardee any relevant NSST software items and technical data to which the Government has rights when it becomes available (but no earlier than award). GFS* and Government provided technical data will be provided without warranty of fitness or guarantee of conformance. Reuse of GFS* and technical data is optional.

Offerors shall not submit proposals dependent on the Government providing conforming GFS* or technical data.

(*With the exception of GFS specified in PRF 3.1.3.5.12.3, 3.1.3.8, & 3.1.3.9)

E-3 Multiple questions were asked about the technology demonstration.

The solicitation will have more details as to the requirements for the technology demonstration. Questions that remain can be asked after solicitation release.

Item # Subject Question/Comment/Request/Recommendation Reference(s) Date Government Response Response

E-4 General QUESTION: Is the Government planning to release a full draft RFP, to include drafts of sections A through M?

NA 19-Aug-22 The Government does not anticipate releasing a draft RFP.

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