Solicitation_N68335-18-R-0102_Questions__Answers_2.21.18.docx

Question: A question was received asking if the Government would accept a different technical approach to address the verification data requirements listed in Section 3.0 Evaluation Factors for Award, Section M, Part B Specific Information, 1.0 Technical.

Answer: Proposals that utilize a qualification by similarity argument to satisfy verification requirements will not automatically result in an unacceptable technical rating. The qualification by similarity argument will need to be clearly defined and well substantiated. Each qualification by similarity argument will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

The Government's expectations regarding the requirements listed in Table 1 is clearly stated. If a proposal does not provide adequate verification for each requirement (with either V-22 specific test results or qualification by similarity) the proposal will be at risk of receiving an unacceptable technical rating.

Substantiation to meet the requirements as listed in Section 3.0 Evaluation Factors for Award, Section M, Part B Specific Information, 1.0 Technical must be received as part of the proposal submission as discussed in the Q&A below. See Section M, VOLUME 4 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, (e) Terms and Conditions.

Question: We reviewed the SOW and understands “the Government’s expectation is that the data provided as part of the proposal will fully verify the requirements listed in table 1 prior to contract award”.

Our understanding of the requirements is that a ballistic certification testing report is required with the proposal and all the remaining 14 tests testing below are to be conducted at a later phase but before contract award. 3.1.1

However after reviewing the Q&A language we request that you will clarify the timeline for technical verification requirements in (Table 1).

Answer: Please see response in Q&A’s posted on 14 February 2018 on page 10 of 11, which is as follows:

“Per the second paragraph of the Solicitation 3.0 Evaluation Factors for Award, Part B Specific Information, 1.0 Technical, a. Technical Requirement.

‘For each requirement listed in Table 1 below, the Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposal to verify the proposed system will successfully meet the given requirement. The Government’s expectation is that the Offeror will provide the necessary verification data as defined in Section 4 of Appendix B of the SOW for each given requirement (i.e. if the given requirement requires a test, then a test report should be provided). The Government’s expectation is that the data provided as part of the proposal will fully verify the requirements listed in Table 1 prior to contract award. Each individual requirement listed in Table 1 will be evaluated.’” Question: Another question was received asking what type of verification data is required at time of proposal.

Answer: As discussed in the Q&A above, it’s the Government’s expectation that the Offeror will provide the necessary verification data as defined in Section 4 of Appendix B of the SOW for each given requirement in Table 1.

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