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| Solicitation - N61340-23-R-0003 | |
| Solicitation Question/Response Form |
Date: 23-Jun-23
| Number | Topic/Subject | Reference | Page & Paragraph | Specific Question | Government Response | RFP Change Required? | |
| To be complete by Offeror | To be complete by Offeror | To be complete by Offeror | To be complete by Offeror | To be completed by Government | To be completed by Government | ||
| 1 | Inconsistent dates indicated for the SOW documents (Attachments 1-5) | Section J Attachments 1 - 5 | NA | The file names for the SOW and PRF documents (Attachments 1 to 5) indicate a date of "5-15-2023". However, the revision dates within each document indicate a different date. For example, the SOW file name is "Att. 1 SOW 200052A - dtd 05-15-2023.pdf", but the revision date within the SOW is 15 AUG 2022. Can the Government please confirm if the documents provided to the bidders are the most current? | SOW 200052A with date of 22 June 2023 | ||
| Yes, Attachment 1 updated to reflect the correct revision date. | |||||||
| 2 | Inconsistent AQTD Quantities between the SOW, the RFP, and Attachment L-3. | SOW 200052A, RFP N6134023R0003 , and Att. L-3_Ship_To_Shore_Bid_Price | For ACU 4, SOW section 3.2.1.3.1.1, page 38, RFP section B, page7, item 0013, Att. L-3 CLIN 0013. | ||||
| For ACU 5, SOW section 3.2.1.3.1.2, page 39, RFP section B, page 13, item 1010, Att. L-3 CLIN 1010. | Both the RFP section B and Att. L-3 indicate a quantity of 1 for ACU4 AQTD (CLIN 0013) and ACU 5 AQTD (CLIN 1010). But the SOW indicates a quantity 2 AQTDs for ACU 4 (paragraph 3.2.1.3.1.1) and ACU 5 (paragraph 3.2.1.3.1.2). Can the Government please clarify how many units are to be priced for ACU 4 and ACU 5, and update the Soliciation as needed. | There are two AQTDs per site: (2) for ACU4 and (2) for ACU5. | Section B and Attachment L-3 have been updated to reflect the correct quantities. | ||||
| 3 | Missing RFP Technical Manuals | TM100-17N S9LCA-DA-MMA-050 C4N Comms System - Vol 5 | NA | The Electrical Power Generation System Technical Manual was provided instead of the C4N Comms System document. Can the Government please provide the missing document to the bidders? | The GFI Inventory list will be updated to reflect the C4N Comms System document. |
Manuals have been provided as GFI and will be sent to bidders via SAFE.
| 4 | Mising RFP Technical Manuals | TM100-12N S9LCA-DA-MMA-020 C4N Data Processing Systems - Vol 2 | NA | The C4N Data Processing Systems Vol 2 Technical Manual was not provided. Can the Government please provide the missing document to the bidders? | The GFI Inventory list will be updated to reflect the C4N Data Processing Systems Vol 2 Technical Manual. | Manuals have been provided as GFI and will be sent to bidders via SAFE. | |
| 5 | NVG Capability for the FMT | FMT PRF 200053-1, AEC PRF 200053-2, AQTD PRF 200053-3 | AEC PRF page7, Table I. AQTD PRF page 6, Table I. | There is no explicit mention of NVG capability for the FMT. However, NVG capability is explicitly mentioned as not needed for training for the AEC (Table 1 on page 7 of PRF 200053-2) and the AQTD (Table 1 on page 7 of PRF 200053-3). Can the Government please confirm if NVG training capabilty is required for the FMT devices or not? | NVG is not part of the FMT requirements. | No change required | |
| 6 | Number or type of stations seats not specified for the FMT | SOW 200052A | SOW section 3.2.1.1.7, page 35 and 3.2.1.3.4, page 39 | Can the Government clarify the number of crew seats required for the FMT. SOW section 3.2.1.1.7, page 35, only mentions "crew station seats" for the FMT without specifiying which stations are required. In contrast, SOW section 3.2.1.3.4, page 39, explicitly states the required crew seats are the C1P, C2P, and FE. | The FMT requires two (2) haptic seats for the C1P (1) and C2P (1), and an additional (1) shock absorption seat that emulates the upper starboard cabin located in the rear right of the cockpit. Additionally, all seats are required to be lockdown seats. | Yes, SOW section 3.2.1.1.7 updated to reflect this information. | |
| 7 | The duration for RMA program is undefined | SOW 200052A | SOW section 3.5, page 47 | SOW section 3.5, page 47, states the "The Contractor shall establish and maintain active and effective Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) programs that meet program objectives". However, the time duration for the contractor to actively maintain an R&M program is not defined. Can the Government please specify the time duration to maintain an active R&M program? | The time duration to maintain an active R&M program is throughout the period of performance for the applicable CLIN. | Yes, SOW section 3.5 updated to reflect this information | |
| 8 | Preferred Windows version | SOW 200052A | SOW section 3.1.3.2, page 19 | Can the Government please specify their preferred version of Windows, either Windows 10 or 11, that will used for the SSC FoT? | The Windows OS preferences and specifications have been outlined in PRF 200053, section 3.18.1.2. – Cybersecurity requirements for operating systems. | No, this information is already in PRF 200053, section 3.18.1.2. No update required. | |
| 9 | Safety Assessment | SOW 200052A | SOW section 3.7.1, page 49 | The first sentence in SOW section 3.7.1, page 49, says "The Contractor shall perform a safety assessment (SA) of the trainer". As it states Trainer not Trainers, can the Government please specify if the SA is to be performed on all SSC FoT devices, or only for the FMT that involves motion? | The first sentence has been updated in the SOW (section 3.7.1, page 49) to be plural and now states "The Contractor shall perform a safety assessment (SA) of the trainers". A safety assessment of all SSC FoT devices should be performed. | Yes, SOW section 3.7.1 updated to reflect this information | |
| 10 | Location of Small Business Participation Document (SBPD) (Attachment L-7), and Subcontracting Plan | Section L of the Solicitation | Page 61 Paragraph 4.0 and Table G-2 Proposal Structure | In the second paragraph of section 4.0 of page 61 it states "All Offerors, please provide the Small Business Participation Document (SBPD) (Attachment L-7) as part of Volume 2 Price as a separate file. Large Business Offerors should also submit their Subcontracting Plan IAW FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 (Dev 2018-O0007) as a part of the Volume 2 Price as a separate file." However in Table G-2 on page 62 and on page 65 section 1.2 it states that the Small Business Utilization (which includes the SBPD and ISP) is provided as part of Volume 1. Please clarify where the SBPD and ISP are to be located and update the Solicitation as required. | On page 61, the second paragraph of section 4.0 will be updated to reflect "All Offerors, please provide the Small Business Participation Document (SBPD) (Attachment L-7) as part of Volume 1 Technical as a separate file. Large Business Offerors should also submit their Subcontracting Plan IAW FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 (Dev 2018-O0007) as a part of the Volume 1 Technical as a separate file." | Yes, RFP page 61, section 4.0 updated. | |
| 11 | Are tables within the volumes excluded from the page count? | Section L of the Solicitation | Page 61 Paragraph 4.0 and Table G-2 Proposal Structure | In the second paragraph of section 4.0 of page 61 it states "The title and table of contents pages, as well as tables, are not included in the maximum page count." However in Table G-2 on page 62 it states for Voume title 1.1 maximum page limit "45 pages not including Drawings, Pictures, Data Assertion Lists." Please clarify if tables within the body of the volume are to be included in the page count or not. | The title and table of contents pages, as well as tables, are not included in the maximum page count. On page 61, the Table G-2 Proposal Structure for Volume 1 Technical: 1.1 Design & Management Approach will be updated to reflect "45 pages not including Title and Table of Contents, Tables, Drawings, Pictures, Data Assertion Lists." | Yes, RFP page 61 Table G-2 updated. | |
| 12 | What is meant by Pictures in the statement ""45 pages not including Drawings, Pictures, Data Assertion Lists." | Section L of the Solicitation | Page 61 Table G-2 Proposal Structure | In Table G-2 Proposal Structure under Volume Title 1.1 Maximum Page Limit it states "45 pages not including Drawings, Pictures, Data Assertion Lists." Please clarify what is meant by pictures and are pictures (Graphics) within the body of the volume to be included in the page count or not. | Pictures (graphics) are not included in the page count. On page 61, the Table G-2 Proposal Structure for Volume 1 Technical: 1.1 Design & Management Approach will be updated to reflect "45 pages not including Title and Table of Contents, Tables, Drawings, Pictures, Data Assertion Lists." | Yes, RFP page 61, Table G-2 updated. | |
| 13 | Crypto Panel | Technical Manuals SSC SEAOPS: LCAC-100 SEAOPS Vol. I. | Page 5-54, Figure 5-18 | The LCAC-100 SEAOPS Vol I document shows a blank crypto panel. Can the Government please specify if crypto is required to be functional and active on the SSC FoT devices? | There is no requirement for crypto to be functional and active on the SSC FoT devices. | No update required | |
| 14 | Security Classification | SOW 200052A | Page 14, section 3.1.2.1 | Section 3.1.2.1 mentions "classified activities". Can the Government tell the contractors what the classifcation level will be for the FoT program? | The FoT program is Unclassified. | No update required | |
| 15 | Authority to Operate | SOW 200052A | Page 20, section 3.1.3.3 | Item g in Section 3.1.3.3 mentions obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) for the SSC training devices. Does the LCAC FMT and/or EWTGLANT site currently possess an ATO? If so, can the contractors obtain the accreditation package to support the proposal? | LCAC FMT PAC and LANT does have an OMNIBUS ATO and it is shared by both site. No, the package is not available to provide to contractors. | No update required | |
| 16 | Authority to Operate | SOW 200052A | Page 20, section 3.1.3.3 | Is the contractor required to obtain a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) ATO for their facility? | The contractor will not be required to attain an ATO for their facility. | No update required | |
| 17 | Inconsistent delivery schedule for CDRL A004 | A CDRLS - dtd 05-15-2023.pdf | Page 5, CDRL A004 | In Block 16, item 4, it states Government will have thirty (21) working days for review. Can Government clarify the duration of their review time, i.e. is it 30 or 21 working days? | The correct review time is Thirty (30) working days. CDRL A004 has been updated to reflect the corrected review time. | Yes, CDRL A0004 has been updated | |
| 18 | Additional information requested for training scenario syllabi | PRF 200053-2 (AEC) and PRF 200053-3 (AQTD) | page 24 4.3.1 of PRF 200053-2 and page 26 4.3.2 of PRF 200053-3 | 200053-2, Section 4.3.1 Training scenarios, 2000053-3, Section 4.3.2: | |||
| Will the Government provide the contrator with the syllabus events and mission oriented operations documentation to support the proposal? | A specific SSC syllabus will not be provided as it does not exist, however, the offeror may refer to the following legacy LCAC training documents (already provided) for the purposes of developing the proposal: |
1. Craftmaster Rev A Change One COI.pdf
2. Craftmaster Rev A Change One CTTL.pdf
3. Craftmaster Rev A Change One TCCD.pdf
| 4. Craftmaster Rev A Change One TPP.pdf | No update required | ||||||
| 19 | Additional information requested for test procedures | PRF 200053-2 (AEC) and PRF 200053-3 (AQTD) | page 24 4.3.5 of PRF 200053-2 and page 27 4.3.6 of PRF 200053-3 | Will the Government provide the LCAC FMT Test Procedures for reference to facilitate preparation of the proposal response? | Old LCAC test procedures are available but these test procedures do not apply to the new SSC | No update required | |
| 20 | The KITE panels are not mentioned in the specs for the AEC and AQTD. | SPEC 200053-2 and 200053-3 | N/A | KITE panel functionalities are not defined in the specifications for AEC and AQTD. Would the Government define the specific functionalities required for the pilot and co-pilot KITE panels in the FMT, AEC, and AQTD? | The Keystone Integrated Terminal Equipment (KITE) has been added to SPEC 200053-2 and SPEC 200053-3 in Table I. Additionally, contractor can refer to TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR C4N COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, LANDING CRAFT, AIR CUSHION LCAC-100 CLASS, S9LCA-DA-MMA-050 that has been provided as GFI for additional KITE functionality and operations requierements for the C1P and C2P. | Yes, See Attachment 4, SPEC 200053-2, Table-I and Attachment 5, SPEC 200053-3, Table-I | |
| 21 | TFR requirement | A CDRLS - did 05-15-2023 | N/A | Does the government require a TFR (Trainer Facility Report) for the SSC devices? Currently there is not a CDRL Requirement. | The Government will require the TFR for the SSC FoT devices. The TFR CDRL will be added into the requirements package. | Yes, CDRL D004, Trainer Facilities Report (TFR) has been added to Section J. | |
| 22 | Small Business | Solicitation N6134023R0003 | Page 61 & 65 | In section L 4.0 Proposal Volumes it states: "All Offerors, please provide the Small Business Participation Document (SBPD) (Attachment L-7) as a part of the Volume 2 Price as a separate file." However in Section L, B 1.2 which addressed the Technical Volume it states, "All offerors shall provide a Small Business Participation Document (SBPD), Attachment L-7, that identifies the planned participation by Small Business (SB) Concerns in the performance of the overall Contract." Would the Government please clarify what volume, Price or Technical, the Small Business Participation Document (SBPD) (Attachment L-7) should be attached to? | See question and response to Question #10 | See question and response to Question #10 | |
| 23 | JCP | Solicitation N6134023R0003 | N/A | The Government has sent multiple reminders regarding requesting access to SSC CUI / Export Controlled files. Are there any updates to the file package since Amendment 05? Does the Government need another copy of our JCP? | No. Amendment 0005 contains the lastest changes to the solicitation and its contents. Each amendment as well as the courtesy email informs industry of changes to the solicitation and its contents. | ||
| No. Prior submitted DD Form 2345 (JCP) and L1- Disclosure Agreement are utilized to send the export-controlled data. Only the Data Custodian listed on the DD Form 2345(JCP) will receive instructions for downloading the encrypted data and unzipping the encrypted files. The Data Custodian is responsible for distributing the data to the apporiate people within the business. | No update required |
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