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Question #1:

Is the tech code strategy for each system set of hardware listed under C3 to continue with the hardware currently specified in their respective systems or are they seeking new system hardware, in response to the solicitation, which offers improved design, performance and price point understanding that the new hardware will need to meet the environmental qualification requirements prior to deployment?

Answer:

We are satisfied with the current system and we want you to offer on the hardware in the solicitation. But if you want to propose a system that offers improved design, performance and price point just be clear in your offer that this is just an alternative.

Proposing an alternative is not required and will not increase your chances of award.

Question #2:

Would it be possible to have a description of the systems required by rack and rack quantity across the board?

Answer:

Section 3.9 CORE NETWORK SWITCH RACK NAVIGATION CRITICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM / MACHINERY CONTROL SYSTEM is for the CVN 68 Class. Quantities are identified in the CLIN list. Section 3.11 CG-47 Class Integrated Ship Control (ISC) System Local Area Network (LAN) is by definition of the section, for the CG 47 ISC system and the quantity are identified in the CLIN list.

Question #3:

Page 146, Paragraph C3.1.4.4.5 Interface Control Drawings, identifies that the ICDs are provided in Appendix A, however, Appendix A has not been provided. Please advise how interested parties may acquire the ICD’s.

Answer:

Drawings will soon be attached.

Question#4:

Page 342, Section I, 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, is checked off, however, the FBO posting indicates N/A relative to SB set-aside. Please clarify if this opportunity is free and open or is set aside and, if so, for what size standard.

Answer:

This buy is full and open, line 14 of clause 52.212-5 was accidentally checked off.