Questions_and_Answers_DRFPQ035_-_DRFPQ058.docx

Question DRFPQ035:

SUBJECT: Aircraft Generator Test Stand (AGTS/AECTS) SPECIFIC QUESTION: Is there a plan to acquire NAVAIR requirements previously synopsized via the EPaS MAC instead of a standalone acquisition?

REFERENCE: N68335-17-RFI-0131

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Answer to Question DRFPQ035:

Any requirement that is currently being solicited will most likely be procured through standalone contracts

Question DRFPQ036:

SUBJECT: UNKNOWN

SPECIFIC QUESTION: Are Test Cells included in any of the TOs/DOs? Do all the TOs/DOs account for both large and small business?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ036:

All possible requirements have not been defined at this time and all details will be in the RFP for each TO/DO.

Each functional area is anticipated to contain large and small businesses. Small Business Set-Aside decisions will be made at the fair opportunity competition level.

Question DRFPQ037:

SUBJECT: Weapon Racks SPECIFIC QUESTION: Does COMFRC intend to grow their organic capability for Aircraft Armament Systems, i.e. racks through this RFP?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ037:

No.

Question DRFPQ038:

SUBJECT: Functional Area SPECIFIC QUESTION: If we submit and win a spot on the MAC for 1 function area- does that disqualify us to submit a bid on different functional area after MAC award.

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Answer to Question DRFPQ038:

Yes, unless you propose under additional functional areas when rolling admissions is offered.

Question DRFPQ039:

SUBJECT: Test Program Sets SPECIFIC QUESTION: Do you intend to procure test program sets? Does the Navy own the technical data or will that be a part of the procurement as well?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ039:

All possible requirements have not been defined at this time and all details will be provided at the DO/TO RFP.

Question DRFPQ040:

SUBJECT: Automatic Test Equipment SPECIFIC QUESTION: Will there be a requirement for automatic test equipment? If so, what type, i.e. Digital/analog?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ040:

All possible requirements have not been defined at this time and all details will be provided at the DO/TO RFP.

Question DRFPQ041:

SUBJECT: NDI

SPECIFIC QUESTION: Will there be a requirement for composite NDI and can that requirement be met by a mobile system?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ041:

All possible requirements have not been defined at this time and all details will be provided at the DO/TO RFP.

Question DRFPQ042:

SUBJECT: FRC Facility Tours / Industry Days SPECIFIC QUESTION: Will additional tours of FRC facilities be permitted for those who have not had the opportunity?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ042:

Not at this time. A site visit or visits may be required or allowed if the DO/TO requirements deem it necessary.

Question DRFPQ043:

SUBJECT: Optimization SPECIFIC QUESTION: Each FRC may have a separate AIS system for maintenance spares, machinery, etc. How does the Government intend on optimizing across sites without a system or does this system exist?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ043:

Today, we are currently using Maximo and working on this system.

Question DRFPQ044:

SUBJECT: Forecasting SPECIFIC QUESTION: Contractors have requirements to forecast sales for our organization. How will the Government communicate planned DO/TO for functional areas?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ044:

Prospective DO/TO requirements will be communicated in accordance with the ordering procedures identified in Section H.1, paragraph (c) of the solicitation.

Question DRFPQ045:

SUBJECT: Past Performance SPECIFIC QUESTION: Please consider allowing past performance examples from the past 5 years instead of limiting to 3 years. Doing so will provide stronger and more proposals.

REFERENCE: Section L Part B 1.1

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Answer to Question DRFPQ045:

At this time, the Government will continue to ask for past performance within three years, but will take the above comment into consideration in final RFP development.

Question DRFPQ046:

SUBJECT: Functional Areas SPECIFIC QUESTION: With a focus on modernization, it may “future-proof” this RFP to include a 15th area for “New Technology” that does not fall within the other 14 areas.

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Answer to Question DRFPQ046:

At this time the Government is not anticipating adding an additional functional area.

Question DRFPQ047:

SUBJECT: Org Chart SPECIFIC QUESTION: Is it possible to get an organization chart for this effort?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ047:

An organization chart cannot be made publicly available, but points of contact will be provided for IDIQ awards and TO/DO awards.

Question DRFPQ048:

SUBJECT: Prime / Subcontractors SPECIFIC QUESTION: We are two separate companies under one management with separate cage codes. Do we need to respond to this RFQ now separately or can one act as a subcontractor and respond at the time of issue of specific TO/DO?

Is there a need for detailing all possible subcontractors that we may utilize in the coming 8 years now in the initial response? We may not know all of them. We may develop new subcontracting as time processes.

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Answer to Question DRFPQ048:

This is an internal business decision. The Prime Contractor is the entity that would have to respond or submit a proposal.

The Government is aware that Contractors may not be able to list all possible subcontractors that may be utilized for the period of performance for the Multiple Award Contract. Please see FAR Clause 52.244-2 Subcontracts in Section I, the instructions provided in Section H.3, and additional clauses included in the solicitation for more information.

Question DRFPQ049:

SUBJECT: Outsource / Subcontract Specific TO/DO SPECIFIC QUESTION: If a MAC awardee cannot make a specific product in their functional area once it is solicited, can they quote another manufacture’s solution/product that is not listed as a JV?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ049:

Yes, but there could be additional restrictions based on small business set-aside decisions made at the fair opportunity competition level.

Question DRFPQ050:

SUBJECT: Principle Subcontractors SPECIFIC QUESTION: Is there a limit to the number of principle subs for each prime? Can TO/DO proposal include principle subs and small businesses not in our MAC proposal?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ050:

This question is in the process of being reviewed. No answer can be provided at this time, but is being taken into consideration for final RFP development.

Question DRFPQ051:

SUBJECT: Funding Sources SPECIFIC QUESTION: Will there be any limitations on types of funding (RDT&E, OCO, EDI, NWC, etc.) allowed to procure TO/DO?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ051:

OMN, Navy Working Capital, and APN are the typical types of funding. However, other types of funding may be utilized. Funding limitation thresholds are not available.

Question DRFPQ052:

SUBJECT: TO/DO SOW Response Window, Award Window SPECIFIC QUESTION: Will there be a specified (or perhaps a nominal) response window that is standard, or will this be unique to and specified in every DO/TO SOW?

If not a contract-wide standard, what does the government expect will be the typical window for responses and subsequent award?

REFERENCE: SOW

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Answer to Question DRFPQ052:

There is no specified response window. Specified timelines will be specific to the fair opportunity competition.

DO/TO award are anticipated to be three to nine months depending on the complexity of the requirement.

Question DRFPQ053:

SUBJECT: “All or None” awards SPECIFIC QUESTION: Does the government anticipate awarding DO/TO SOW as “all or none” basis for the following situations?

1. For a prime across an entire TO/DO

2. For all items in a DO from a specific manufacturer

3. For services concomitant with and incidental to specific equipment orders If “all or none” is used, does the government anticipate this sometimes, often, always, etc.?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ053:

If this question is referring to split awards, the Government is not intending to award split awards.

Question DRFPQ054:

SUBJECT: Answers to Questions SPECIFIC QUESTION: Could you please provide the exact reference in a section when answering questions? Just stating an entire section is not helpful.

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Answer to Question DRFPQ054:

This question has been taken into consideration. Answers to DRFPQ002 – DRFPQ034 have been reviewed, and more specific references have been provided where possible. This has also been taken into consideration for the rest of the questions and answers for this Draft Solicitation.

Question DRFPQ055:

SUBJECT: Past Performance Timeframe SPECIFIC QUESTION: Would it be acceptable for the contractor to include past performance that fell outside the three-year requirement if it was deemed by the contractor to be pertinent to a particular functional area of the proposal? Perhaps, within five years?

REFERENCE: Revised Draft N6833519R0015 PAGE NUMBER: 166 PARAGRAPH: Table T-1, All Functional Areas Answer to Question DRFPQ055:

Please see question and answer to DRFPQ045.

Question DRFPQ056:

SUBJECT: General SPECIFIC QUESTION: Can multiple groups within one incorporated company, with separate CAGE codes and management teams, submit separate proposals to the MAC RFP?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ056:

Yes.

Question DRFPQ057:

SUBJECT: FUNCTIONAL AREA

SPECIFIC QUESTION: Do Tactical lockers, cages and mobile storage devices/equipment fall into Functional Area 8: Material Handling Equipment? What functional area/s do Tactical lockers, cages, baskets and mobile storage devices, boxes/equipment possibly encompass?

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Answer to Question DRFPQ057:

Yes, Tactical lockers, cages, mobile storage devices/equipment baskets, boxes/equipment fall into Functional Area 8: Material Handling Equipment.

Question DRFPQ058:

SUBJECT: Annex B SPECIFIC QUESTION: Would it be acceptable to submit one Annex B binder containing all SOW/PWS documents referenced across multiple functional areas or do we need to submit one binder per functional area?

REFERENCE: Revised Draft N6833519R0015 PAGE NUMBER: 163, 174 PARAGRAPH: Table G-2 Answer to Question DRFPQ058:

One binder per functional area is required. See Section L, Paragraph 2.0 Proposal Format and Submission of the solicitation.