Questions_under_0284_11-3.docx

1. What are they running with PCMCIA, security card? “ If running L-3 Talon Card – can this be done with Talon USB”

Answer: It’s actually irrelevant as it’s a hard requirement. Still, PCMCIA is used to connect our mission planning laptops for crypto gear and data transfer devices that require PCMCIA.

2. What's the needs of Express card? is this a hard requirement?

Answer: Yes, one Express Card with one PCMCIA slot is the minimum requirement.

3. How do they use eSATA? Is this a hard requirement?

Answer: We made this a threshold requirement because it’s a hard requirement. Currently used with some data loaders.

4. The Intel graphics is now on par with the mid. tier dedicated Nvidia graphics, will they accept the integrated graphics? Need to know if this is the hard requirement.

Answer: Yes, a dedicated graphics card is required as integrated graphics is not fast enough.

5. When do we need to submit the bid samples?

Answer: The bid samples are due on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 by 2pm. Please provide a tracking number to Kathryn Jeffray (Kathryn.Jeffray@navy.mil) as proof of shipment. All bid samples shall be mailed to the below address:

NAWCWD (CODE 660000E)

David Byars Bldg. 36, Rm. 1215 Pt Mugu CA, 93042 The proposal is also due on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 2 pm.

6. When will the award schedule be made, when will the first units be required at the delivery point.?

Answer: Award is estimated in early 2016. First units are desired 60 days after award.

7. Is the TDBD required after an award or as part of the proposal response? If at time of proposal then clarify question 8.

Answer: After award is fine.

8. Please clarify: "The vendor shall provide documentation containing the serial numbers and respective delivery location of all laptops delivered."

Answer: This is simply for CM tracking of products delivered.

9. Regarding TDBD...Will the government provide a sample of this document?

Answer: No, any vendor format is fine.

10. Regarding TDBD... "until the lowest reparable item has been documented" Is this intended to list a break down for user level repairable items or other please clarify.

Answer: Yes.

11. Was there intent to provide an additional specification document as there is no reference to a docking station in the requirement assessment document provided? In addition there is no pass/fail criteria for the docking station in the minimum requirements assessment and no test criteria defined for a docking station. Please Clarify.

Answer: There is no plan for specs on a docking station. The docking station must fit the computer that you are proposing.