Atch (L-1) QAs_Amendment 01_26Feb25.xlsx
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This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document related to solicitation N6134025R0006 for a technology refresh and system configuration upgrade to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) MH-60R Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) located in Al Jubail Naval Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Q&A addresses clarifications requested by potential offerors under this Foreign Military Sales (FMS) opportunity, which is limited to Training Systems Contract IV (TSC IV) awardees.
Key clarifications include: confirmation that three years of CPARS are sufficient for past performance evaluation, updates to DD-254 security requirements, clarification on CDRL formats and DIDs, and confirmation that OCONUS past performance can be from any location outside the continental U.S. Several technical questions remain pending response (TBD) regarding RMF controls, ATO package requirements, dipping sonar simulation capabilities, and ACME Motion Seat upgrades. The document also confirms that the Video Distribution System upgrade includes cameras used to capture video of the OFT and WTT student stations.
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| Question # | Subject | Reference (i.e. RFP, SOW, Specs, Attachment, etc.) | Specific Question | Date Submitted | Government Response |
| 1 | GFI | Attachment 5 RSNF GFI List | Please provide all GFI line items marked in Date Provided column with RFP | 2/11/25 | GFI Line Items provided by USG via DoD Safe on 12 Feb 24 |
| 2 | OCONUS Travel | SOW 3.2.4 | SOW 3.2.4 is incomplete/truncated. Please provide all SOW requirements from this paragraph to the end of the SOW document. | 2/11/25 | The final line of SOW Para 3.2.4 Should read "…..prior to OCONUS travel."the SOW has been revised accordingly |
| 3 | DD254 | DD254 | Block 13 refers to FTSS V Addendum A - RSNF COMS PWS and Addendum B CIS PWS. Please clarify if applicable to this RFP. | 2/11/25 | "-Contractors shall perform work in accordance with FTSS V Addendum A– RSNF COMS, Performance Work Statement (PWS) # 6643-A-XXXX, Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS) and Addendum B – RSNF, CIS Performance Work Statement (PWS) # 6643-B-XXXX, Contractor Instructional Services (CIS)." Should read: -Contractors shall perform work in accordance with TSC IV and Attachment 1 Statement of Work (SOW) 240042. DD-254 has been revised accordingly. |
| 4 | CPARS | RFP, Section L.2.4, page 41 of 53 | The third paragraph states "The offeror shall provide all available CPAR's for each past performance reference within fourteen (14) calendar days from the Final RFP release date." Please confirm that three (3) years of CPARs is sufficient. | 2/20/25 | Three (3) years of CPARS are sufficient. RFP Section L.2.4 has been updated accordingly. |
| 5 | CDRLS | SOW 3.1.1.6.h | B002 references different DID than CDRL B002 DD-1423. Please confirm correct DID reference. | 2/20/25 | Revised the SOW to match the DD-1423 to read DI-ADMN-81250B |
| 6 | CDRLS | SOW 3.1.1.6.h | B006 CPSMR is referenced but there is no associated B006 DD-1423. Please confirm if this is a CDRL deliverable. | 2/20/25 | SOW updated to remove reference to B006 |
| 7 | CDRLS | PEDDAL, O&M, COTS Manual, PMS and TSSD CDRLs (E001-E005) | Is it the Intent of the USG to have the contractor keep the deliverable CDRLs in the legacy format (as provided in the RFP GFI), OR transition the GFI documents into the new format (this contract's DIDs), even for drawings that will not be impacted by the scope of work? | 2/20/25 | Yes, the contractor shall retain the format of the source data (GFI), and only provide any updates resulting from the modifications under this task. Manuals were authored in MS Word. The DID for the drawings is the same (DI-SESS-81000), the name changed from PDAL to PEDDAL between Rev. E & F. The changes to the DID do not present a change on the format the drawings are delivered. Source files on .dwg and exported to .pdf for printing (11"x17") and tech manual use. |
| 8 | RMF | SOW 3.1.3.2.3 | SOWS 3.1.3.2.3 appears to have references to controls from DODI 8500.2, which was effectively superseded by RMF. Can the Government confirm DCBP-1 and ECVP-1 are referring to 8500.2 controls? If not, can the Government provide the control verbiage or confirm the requirement is not reference any documents | 2/20/25 | TBD |
| 9 | ATO | CDRL A00Q | Can USG confirm that the only elements of the ATO package required to be delivered by the Contractor are the ones listed in the "Annex to CDRL A00Q"? | 2/20/25 | TBD |
| 10 | Tech Refresh | RFP | Does the Technology Refresh of the Video Distribution System include upgrading the cameras used to capture video of the OFT and WTT student stations? | 2/20/25 | Yes, the cameras are part of the Video distribution systen and are needed to provide instructors with images of the students and Aircraft Operating Equipment |
| 11 | Device | RFP | Does the RSNF TOFT require the device to perform Dipping Sonar mechanical simulation (dip to dip) in OFT Mode (not to be confused with WTT mode or TOFT mode)? | 2/20/25 | TBD |
| 12 | Upgrade | SOW 3.2.2.g | Is the intent that the contractor should propose upgrade to the RSNF ACME Motion Seat as part of follow-on ECP? | 2/20/25 | TBD |
| 13 | Clarificaction | SOW 3.2.3.11. | What does the USG mean by "data structure format"? | 2/20/25 | TBD |
| 14 | Clarificaction | SOW 3.2.3.10.3 | Is USG requesting for the contractor and USG to conduct a joint Cold Start test using the Cold Start Procedures of the SPP prior to VRTA? | 2/20/25 | TBD |
| 15 | Clarificaction | SOW 3.2.3.10.3 | If USG is requesting for the contractor and USG to conduct a joint Cold Start test, then is the assumption that VRTA is only intended to address readiness for Performance and functional testing ONLY (not including Cold Start)? | 2/20/25 | TBD |
| 16 | Past Performance Clarification | RFP and SOW | Section M.2.2 Relevancy on page 49 of 53, bottom of 5th paragraph states that for evaluation purposes "OCONUS work performance (SOW 1.1)" must be supported in the Past Performance Volume. SOW 1.1 is simply called "Scope" on page 1 of the SOW. The SOW states nothing about OCONUS other than stating "The RSNF MH-60R TOFT is located at Al Jubail Naval Air Base, in KSA." Please confirm that past performance is valid anywhere outside the Continental U.S., not just KSA. | 2/20/25 | Confirmed. For the purposes of past performance any location outside the continental U.S. will be a relevant submission. Removed Reference in RFP to SOW 1.1. and Attachment L-3 |
| 17 | GFI | RFP | The GFI Specification for the RSNF MH-60R TOFT references to the NATOPS and NATIPs for implementation of physical panels, functional capabilities, performance thresholds,etc. These two manuals have not been provided as part of the RFP GFI. How is the contractor to understand the cockpit difference and functional/performance differences between SC18 and SC24 without these documents? | 2/20/25 | TBD |
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Attachment L-1 &"-,Bold"Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) Upgrade - Question & Answer Form &K000000N61340-25-R-0006
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