Response to Questions Submitted.pdf

Document (Sources Sought, PWS, RFP, Attachment)

QUESTIONS Government Response

1 Draft RFP Will the Government consider releasing Section L and Section M of the draft LIIS CMDS MAC solicitation so that industry can plan for and provide a more focused response?

The Government is not releasing Sections L&M prior to final RFP release. At that time, there will be another question and answer period.

2 Draft RFP

Will the Government consider making available all references in PWS Section 3. Applicable Documents via a Bidder’s Library? As well as any other document referenced in the PWS? For example the NAVSEA Navy Modernization Process Management and Operations Manual (NMP-MOM) (also known as the “One Book”), NAVSEA 9090-310 (Series), Afloat Installation Process Handbook (AIPH).

A Bidder's Library is not being considered this time.

PWS 2.1.1.1.1 Design

Documentation and 2.1.1.1.2.

Fit/Gap analysis

How does the government envision the relationship between Application Development and Infrastructure tasks, which under a MAC may be performed by seperate entities under different task orders. For example, can the Government confirm a requirement that any application design documentation would be provided to contractors executing infrastructure development task orders in a timely manner so that they could properly conduct analysis and develop their documentation, i.e. Server Configuration Documentation, Network Design Documentation, Deployment Architecture Diagram, etc?

The Government will manage the tasks, relationships, data rights/sharing, and deliverables among the various associated contractors to deliver capabilities to the

Navy.

4 PWS 2.1.1.4. Integration

Sucessful Integration requires ongoing coordination between the application development teams (focusing on CI/CD) and the server platform team (focusing on infrastructure) to ensure that the pipelines are effectively deployed and managed across the server environments. Recommend more specificity to the PWS 2.1.1.4. Integration tasks that align with PWS 2.1.1.2 Development tasks:

* Based on SDP provided by application developers, provide the following:

-Hosting Environment Requirements: Information on server specifications, operating systems, middleware, and network configurations that the development team needs to consider.

-Deployment Constraints: Details on how the software will be deployed, including staging environments, deployment pipelines, and automation tools.

-Security Considerations: Security protocols and configurations required to meet organizational or regulatory standards.

-Performance Expectations: Infrastructure capabilities and any constraints that could impact software performance.

* Based on software requirements for continuous integration and continuous delivery, provide the following:

-Infrastructure Setup: Configure servers, network, and storage to support application hosting.

-Environment Preparation: Ensure that the server environment can handle the deployments from the CI/CD pipelines, including setting up necessary services and dependencies.

* Based on software configuration/integration methodology requirements, provide the following:

- Infrastructure Setup: Preparing servers, networks, and storage systems to host the application. This includes configuring servers to handle the deployed software components and ensuring compatibility with the application’s requirements.

- Environment Preparation: Setting up environments (e.g., staging, production) to ensure they can support the software components and interfaces delivered during the application development phase.

This is not being considered for the MAC-level PWS. Additional details will be provided at the task order level.

5 PWS 2.1.3. Afloat Installation

Can the government confirm that vendor will be required to work closely with a government representative to ensure all Ship Change Documents (SCD), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Risk Forms (RF) were submitted and approved via Afloat Configuration Control Board prior to any upgrades on ships and obtain scheduled deployment date. The specific language surrounding this task appears to be missing from the PWS, unless the government considers it included in the NMP-MOM?

The Government will work closely with the vendor on SCD, ILS, and Risk Forms.

PWS 2.1.3.4 Afloat Design

Documentation

Regarding the creation of Ship Change Documents (SCDs), does the government expect the vendor to have access and update the Navy Data Environment (NDE) (which is where the SCDs are generated for review/approval by the Afloat Configuration Control Board)? Traditionally this has been reserved for the government PM

The requirement will be further specificed at the TO level. However, generally the Government will be responsible for accessing and updating DON IT systems such as NDE.

7 PWS 2.1.1.4.5 Data Engineering Can the government provide the current API gateway tools for integrations?

Such information would be specified for the

TO competition as necessary.

8 PWS 2.1.1.1 Design Can the government provide what cloud hosting platforms (and Navy cloud brokers) are currently used in support of Navy Log IT?

Such information would be specified for the TO competition as necessary.

PWS 2.5.3 Interface Control

Processes Other than ADVANA/Jupiter, can the government inform if there are any other data analytics platforms/tools in use?

If there are none, is there a particular product that the government is interested in?

Such information would be specified for the TO competition as necessary.

10 PWS 2.1.1.4.3 Data Migration Can the government provide the number of data sources connections that are administered as part of pipeline efforts?

Such information would be specified for the TO competition as necessary.

PWS 2.1.1.4.2 System Data

Management Can the government provide the approximate volume of data to be managed? and migrated?

Such information would be specified for the TO competition as necessary.

PWS 2.1.1.4.2 System Data

Management Can the government provide the number of data products currently in backlog (broken out by data sets and data visualizations)?

Such information would be specified for the TO competition as necessary.

General Information LIIS CMDS MAC - Draft Solicitation

13 - Will the Government provide an estimated schedule for solicitation release, proposal due date, and estimated award date?

The Government provided estimated quarterly dates in the presolicitation notice for release of the solicitation and estimated award date. These dates are subject to change but provide a timeline for intended solicitation release and estimated award.

14 RFP, Section A, Page 2

Section A indicates the small business size standard is thirty-four (34) million dollars, and covers North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). We are currently performing directly relevant work under NAICS 541330 (Exception 1) Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons, with a size standard of $47.0. In the interest of increasing the pool of qualified small business subcontractors for the Lot B - Small Business Set-Aside, will the Government consider changing the NAICS Code to 541330 (Exception 1)?

The Government intends to use NAICS code 541512 for this MAC as it aligns with the work detailed in the draft PWS. The NAICS code was determined based on market research conducted in early 2024.

15 PWS What will be the team size?

Team sizes will vary based on each task order.

16 PWS When will Section M&L be available?

Please see response to question #1. L&M will be available at the time of final RFP release.

17 PWS Will there be specific labor categories identified for key resources? Labor categories, if identified, will be specified at the task order level.

18 PWS Will there be specific certifications identified for all labor categories? See response to question #17. Likewise, any certifications, if required, will be specified at the task order level.

19 PWS What will be the ceiling values be for Lot B?

The $250M contract ceiling encompasses all task order values under both Lots A and B.

20 PWS Will Lot B be competitive, direct award or depends? Lot B is set aside for small businesses, and will be competed among small businesses awarded under the MAC.

21 PWS Facility clearance will be determined by each Task Order? Facility clearances will be determined at the task order level.

22 RFP - B.1.2, (b) Is the $250M contract ceiling for both Lot A (full and open) and Lot B (SBSA)? Or will there be a specific ceiling for the full and open and for the SBSA portion? The $250M contract ceiling encompasses all task order values under both Lots A and B.

23 RFP - H.5

For teaming purposes, can an offeror prime the procurement and be a subcontractor to another prime? For example, if a small business wanted to bid as a prime on the small business lot, can it also be a subcontractor to a large business that is priming the full and open lot?

Yes. An offeror may prime a procurement and be a subcontractor to another. No specific restrictions are specified in the RFP.

24 PWS Section 1.3 At the MAC IDIQ level, is PEO MLB requiring offerers to have direct experience supporting the specific systems and programs listed in Section 1.3 System Scope Overview? Or is PEO MLB willing to accept corporate experience that shows similar work but on different DoD systems?

Refer to Sections L and M in the final RFP.

25 RFP - B.1 (b) Please provide a breakout (by percentage or total dollar value) of the estimated portion of the task orders that will be small business set-aside and full and open.

No such estimates are available.

26 PWS Section 1.3 Will PEO MLB provide the current technology stack of the systems listed in PWS Section 1.3 or the current AS-IS environment to provide offerors a notion of the current software, hardware and tools being utilized by the mission owners?

Such information would be specified for the TO competition as necessary.

27 Draft RFP When will PEO MLB provide a list of potential task orders that will be released on the contract vehicle? The Government does not plan to provide such information.

28 Draft RFP Will PEO MLB hold an industry day to allow offerors additional access to technical leads and stakeholders?

The Government does not plan to hold an industry day.

29 H.1.b)2.; page 23 Please provide a definition for FOSR.

Fair Opportunity Submission Requests (FOSR) will be sent to MAC holders to solicit proposals for the task orders. This acronym will be spelled out in the final RFP.

30 Draft RFP Will the government provide Section L and M requirements prior to the final RFP?

Please see response to question 1. Sections L&M will not be released prior to the final

RFP.

31 General We encourage the government to include a small business set-aside requirement for ISO 9001:2015 certification to demonstrate business maturity.

Please refer to final RFP for proposal requirements, for any specific certifications in Sections L&M.

32 General We encourage the government to allow a six-month training path from the date of hire for LCATS requiring industry certifications. This provides the government with more opportunities to employ tranisitioning military personnel.

Such requirements will be specified at the task order level and is not being considered at this time.

33 General If a candidate has a Master's Degree in the required field but not a Bachelor's degree in required field, will the government consider the candidate acceptable?

Such requirements will be specified at the task order level and is not being considered at this time.

34 General We request the government consider advanced years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree to provide more opportunities to employ transitioning military personnel who may have the hands-on experience but not an applicable degree.

Such requirements will be specified at the task order level and is not being considered at this time.

35 General Without a Draft of Sections L&M, it is difficult to determine if teaming will be required. Will the government release a draft L and M prior to the final RFP?

Please see response to question #1. Sections L&M will not be released prior to the final

RFP.

36 General Will the government provide information on the technology stack that comprises the DevSecOps Pipeline Infrastructure?

Such information would be specified for the TO competition as necessary.

37 General Will the government require bidders to demonstrate experience in sustaining the systems in the PWS?

Please refer to final RFP for proposal requirements.

38 General Will the government provide information on the development cycle duration for each system, i.e., 2 week sprints? Such information would be specified for the TO competition as necessary.

39 General Are there current on-going modernization efforts on the systems under scope? If so, what modern development tools, pipelines, and/or hosting environment experience will be necessary to adequately support the work.

Please refer to final RFP for proposal requirements.

40 Draft RFP, Section B.2

In order to better satisfy section B.2 Task Order Pricing, recommend Section L of RFP include initial list of recommended minimum Labor Categories and skill levels expected to satisfy vehicle requirements, against which bidders will provide maximum cost per hour for those labor categories to be used on this vehicle.

This will provide a common baseline for Government budget planning when creating Task Orders but would not necessarily restrict other labor categories that may be added for requirements for individual Task Orders as technology and requirements change over the vehicle Period of Performance.

Please refer to final RFP for proposal requirements.

41 Draft RFP, Section J Recommend Section J include Approved Product List, Approved Software List and Bidders Library with the final RFP.

Please see response to question #2 regarding a Bidder's Library and refer to final RFP for Section J attachments at the

MAC level.

42 Draft RFP, H.5 Recommend allowing teamates not initially identified during the MAC proposal submission to be added during Task Order proposal submissison process.

Teammates may be added at the task order level during proposal submission.

PWS, Section 1.3 System Scope

Overview and Section 1.4 Task Lot Overivew

The Referenced Legacy Systems (NTCSS and MFOM) are not included in Section 1.4 Task Lot Overview. What Task Lot and PWS sections are applicable to Legacy Systems?

The PWS will be updated for clarification and the update will be reflected in the final

RFP. PWS Section 1.4 added "Legacy systems afloat installation services (All PWS

Sections except 2.1.1 Capability Modernization and 2.1.2 Operations and

Sustainment) "

RFP, Section B.1.1 (Page 3 of 52) &

Section H.1.b.3.

As the referenced text at Section B.1.1 presently reads, the CLIN types permitted under this IDIQ MAC include FFP, CPFF, and Cost. However, the referenced text at Section B.1.1 does not definitively state the exact CLIN types permitted under this IDIQ MAC. Please revise the referenced text at Section B.1.1 to definitively state the exact CLIN types permitted under this IDIQ MAC (vice citing CLIN types that may be utilized under this IDIQ MAC).

B.1.1 will be updated at final RFP to include CLIN types permitted under the IDIQ MAC.

RFP Section B (Page 4 of 52) &

PWS Section 2.2.4 (page 29 of 48)

PWS Section 2.2.4.1 identifies a requirement for ODCs - Travel and PWS Section 2.2.4.2 identifies a requirement for ODCs - Materials. Does the Government intend to establish in Section B a separate cost-type CLIN for each ODCs - Travel and ODCs - Materials?

Yes, the Government will add a separate cost type CLIN for ODCs to the final RFP, as ODC lines will be required at the task order level. Each task order may have different requirements for how ODCs are needed, but that will be specified at the task order level.

46 RFP, H.3 (Page 24 of 52) Within the referenced text it is stated that a DD Form 254 will be issued at the task order (TO) level for task order-specific security requirements. Does the Government intend to include within the final solicitation package a DD Form 254 specifying security requirements that must be adhered to at the IDIQ MAC level?

The Government does not intend to include a DD-254 at the IDIQ MAC level. All DD-254's will be handled at the task order level.

47 RFP H.5.a (Page 25 of 52)

The referenced text specifies prohibited practices at the task order competition level. For purposes of the IDIQ MAC proposal, please confirm that a respective entity is permitted to submit one (1) proposal as a prime contractor and at least one (1), or more, proposal(s) as a proposed subcontractor to another prospective LIIS CMDS IDIQ prime contractor.

Yes, an entity can submit a proposal as a prime contractor for one task order and as a subcontractor on another task order.

48 RFP, H.5.c (Page 25 of 52) Please confirm that the reference to "calsue" is intended to be "clause." The Government will correct "calsue" to "clause" in the final RFP.

49 RFP, Section I (Page 35 of 52) DFARS 252.239-7018, The referenced DFARS Class Deviation is no longer in effect. Is the intended DFARS reference "DFARS 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk (DEC 2022)?"

The Government will update the clause to the latest version in the final RFP.

50 RFP, Section I (Page 35 of 52) DFARS 252.245-7004, The referenced DFARS Class Deviation is no longer in effect. Additionally, the referenced DFARS clause is marked as "Reserved" in the DFARS. Please clarify the intended DFARS clause.

The Government will remove this class deviation in the final RFP.

51 RFP, Section K.1.a (Page 44 of 52) Within which proposal volume shall solicitation provisions and contract clauses requiring an offeror response be included?

Please refer to final RFP for proposal requirements. Sections L&M will provide specific information.

52 RFP, Section K.1.a (Page 44 of 52) Please confirm that any solicitation provisions and contract clauses requiring an offeror response are exempt from any page count limitations imposed on the proposal volume within which such are to be furnished. Please see response to question #51. Refer to final RFP L&M for proposal requirements.

PWS, Section 2.1.3.9 (Page 23 of

48) With regard to the requirement for removal of systems/equipment, is the contractor also responsible for the transport, haul, and disposal of removed systems/equipment?

This information will be determined at the task order level and will be provided in the RFPs for each task order.

54 PWS Section 2.2.1 (Page 26 of 48) With regard to the cited requirement, please confirm that a SIPRNet drop with communication capability is not a prerequisite requirement for bidding on this IDIQ MAC.

This will not be confirmed at the MAC level.

This determination will be decided at the task order level.

PWS Section 2.2.2.1 (Page 27 of

48)

Is Price going to be evaluated as part of the IDIQ MAC proposal evaluation process or, given the myriad of possible Pricing considerations that are envisioned at the task order-level, is the Government utilizing the procurement procedure outlined at FAR 15.304(c)(1)(ii)(A) where awards are made to all qualified offerors, with no Price evaluation conducted as a component of the IDIQ MAC competition?

Price evaluations will not be a part of the IDIQ MAC proposal evaluation process as outlined in FAR 15.304(c)(1)(ii)(A). All evaluations of price will be conducted at the task order level.

PWS Section 2.2.2.1 (Page 27 of

48)

If Price going to be evaluated as part of the IDIQ MAC proposal evaluation process, is the Government seeking ceiling labor rates that are sufficient to accommodate all CONUS work sites and CONUS geographic locations, by security clearance level?

Please see response to question #55.

PWS Section 2.2.2.1 (Page 27 of

48)

If Price going to be evaluated as part of the IDIQ MAC proposal evaluation process, please confirm that the ceiling labor rates proposed are valid solely for CONUS performance and that any premiums associated specifically with OCONUS performance (e.g., Hazardous Duty Pay, Hardship Differential, Defense Base Act insurance, etc.) are allowable and permitted to be invoiced under a discrete CLIN established for such.

Please see response to question #55.

PWS Section 2.2.2.2 (Page 27 of

48) With regard to the cited requirement, please confirm that there are no related seating capacity / geographic location requirements. To be determined at the TO level.

59 PWS Section 2.2.5 (Page 29 of 48) There are several references within the IDIQ MAC PWS to "this task order" / "the task order" which should be replaced with "this contract" / "the contract." Please consider revising all of these instances to reflect "this contract" / "the contract."

The Government will correct instances of reference to task order as appropriate in the final RFP.

60 PWS Section 2.3.2 (Page 32 of 48) If required labor categories (LCATs) will be included within the final solicitation, please ensure that the DCWF/CSWF work role title and work role ID number are provided for each LCAT. Please see response to question #32. Refer to final RFP for proposal requirements.

61 PWS Section 2.3.2 (Page 41 of 48) Please confirm that the requirement for a Project Management Plan (PMP) may be applicable at the task order level and that this requirement does not apply at the IDIQ MAC level.

Yes, this does not apply at the IDIQ MAC level. PMP is a task order level requirement.

62 PWS Section 2.1.2.2.2 Please confirm that the reference to Industrial Systems Designs (ISDs) is intended to be Instructional Systems Designs (ISDs).

Yes. This will be updated in the final RFP

PWS.

63 RFP

Prior to publication of the final request for proposal (RFP), does the Government intend to release another draft RFP that includes Sections L & M? The absence of Sections L & M in the present draft RFP prohibits prospective offerors from embarking on, positioning, and/or pursuing, any contractor team arrangement strategies as the past performance requirements are unknown to prospective offerors.

Please see response to question 1. The Government does not intend to release Sections L&M prior to final RFP release.

64 RFP What are the format and page count restrictions per section?

Information for the format and page count restrictions will be provided in Sections L&M. Please see response to question 1 for information on when Section L&M will be released.

65 RFP Would you consider making this a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside?

The Government has determined that Lot B will be small business set-aside, so all qualified small business awarded under the MAC may compete for task orders under Lot A as well as those set aside in Lot B.

66 RFP Who is the incumbent for this contract?

There is no incumbent at the IDIQ MAC level. Information on incumbents for any task order will be provided when the task order is competed.

67 RFP What are the Key Personnel requirements? Key personnel requirements will be determined at the TO level.

68 RFP What are the labor categories? Labor categories will be determined at the task order level.

69 RFP By when would the Contractor need to have access to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)?

The Contractor would need to have access to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) prior to invoicing including the minimum guarantee for the post award conference.

70 PWS 1.4 Will small business be able to bid on both Lot A and B task orders? Yes, small businesses may bid on both Lot A and Lot B task orders.

71 RFP

Will the government release draft sections L & M? This will help respondents better understand how to put together teams to be fully compliant. Doing this work before the formal solicitation is released provides an opportunity to teaming to be better aligned with the government's requirements and leads to better, more comprehensive teams.

Please see response to question 1. The Government does not intend to release Sections L&M prior to final RFP release.

72 RFP CTXT

Will the government require key personnel at the TO level or at the contract level? Having Key Personnel at the TO level implies that there may be extra work to designate these personnel and keep them busy when not supporting their specific TO.

This will be determined at the task order level whether key personnel are required.

73 RFP H.5

As a small business, will it be permissible to have large business on our team that will also compete as large business primes? Yes it is permissible.

74 RFP

Will each Lot have multiple awardees or will they be a single award? If multiple award, how many companies does the government expect to award to?

Each lot will have multiple awardees. The Government anticipates a sizable pool of awardees for both Lot A and Lot B for maximum competition.

75 RFP Can the government please provide a Draft Section L & M? Please see response to question 1. The Government does not intend to release Sections L&M prior to final RFP release.

76 RFP What is the ceiling value on Lot A?

The $250M contract ceiling encompasses all task order values under both Lots A and B.

77 RFP

Can the government please confirm what the small business participation requirements will be at the task order level for Lot A?

The Government will confirm small business participation requirements for both Lots A and B in Section L&M.

78 RFP Are companies allowed to be added to the team after award at the task order level? Companies will be allowed to change subcontractors as necessary, per the instructions in subcontractors clause 52.244- 2 in Section I.

79 RFP Will there be an industry day for each lot?

Please refer to the response to question #26.

80 RFP Once awarded, will there be a forecast for upcoming task orders?

To be determined after IDIQ MAC award.

81 RFP Will there be specific labor categories that will be defined as Key Resources? Please see response to question #17.

Specific labor categories and key resources will be defined at the task order level.

82 RFP

In order to assist industry with their proposal preparations, would the Government provide the draft Section L (Instructions to Offerors) and Section M (Evaluation Criteria) as part of the draft RFP?

Please see response to question 1. The Government does not intend to release Sections L&M prior to final RFP release.

83 RFP

In order to reward competition for each task order on the MACs, would the Government consider including off-ramp guidance similar to the highly innovative, large Air Force Strategic Transformation Support (AFSTS) Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract? Below is some example language taken from the AFSTS Ordering Guide outlining this off-ramp guidance:

“Awarded AFSTS Contractors are only allowed to declare a “no bid” two (2) consecutive times OR no more than six

(6) times annually (per ordering period year). No bids are waived annually from 15 August – 30 September.

Whichever threshold is met first, the Contractor will be off ramped (removed) as an AFSTS IDIQ Contractor and will no longer be able to propose on future TOPRs. No bids are tracked based on the TOPR release date.”

Off-ramping is not being considered at this time. The MAC will have a five-year ordering period with no option period.

84 RFP, H.5

Would the Government please provide the approximate number of bidders they plan to award (range is fine) to each of the MAC LOTs to promote competition, but also ensure the prime contractors have the ability to win Task Orders on each contract?

The Government is not setting a specific limit on MAC awardees.

85 RFP, H.5

Can the Government please confirm that a Large Business awarded under Lot A would be able to team with a Small Business awarded under Lot B for the purpose of responding to a task order RFP.

Government does not have restrictions on subcontracting between companies in Lots A and B.

86 RFP, H.5

For the waiver mentioned in the LIIS CMDS CONTRACTOR TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS - What is considered acceptable “supporting rationale” and what is required in the waiver request?

LIIS CMDS Contractor Teaming arrangements supporting rationale will be determined at the task order level.

87 PWS, Section 2.1.1 In order to ensure selected MAC holders are capable and experienced system modernization vendors, would the Government consider adding Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 5 certification as a preferred requirement and provide higher scores to those that have this certification?

Please refer to final RFP for proposal requirements which will be provided via Sections L&M.

88 PWS, Multiple Sections

For the newly added capabilities included in the scope of the draft PWS, does the Government intend to make these a higher level PWS requirement? For example, Cybersecurity and Auditability, currently in Section 2.4, would be included in Service Requirements Overview outlined in Section 1.2?)

PWS Sections 2.3-2.10 and Section 3 are general requirements for the overarching MAC. Each task order will specifiy what requirements will be included at the task order level.

89 PWS, Section 2.1.2.3.4 As part of the final solicitation package, we request the Government provide "PEO MLB's Customer Experience Support" guidance document as referenced in Section 2.1.2.3.4 of the draft PWS.

This information is not necessary for proposal on the MAC.

PWS, Section 1.1 Task Lot

Overview Will Small Businesses who compete for the Lot B award be required to bid solutions or capabilities that cover only Lot B scope/requirements or will their proposal also meet Lot A scope/requirements?

Please refer to final RFP for proposal requirements which will be provided via Sections L&M.

91 PWS

PWS Page 4, Paragraph 1.4 identifies Lot A as "Transactional Systems and Infrastructure CMDS Services" and Lot B as "L-IDE Modernization and Support Services (For Small Business MAC Holders only)". Th e legacy L-IDE supports several systems that should fall under LOT A as they are transactional systems. Will the Government please confirm that legacy-IDE transactional systems will fall under LOT A?

LOG IT transactional systems aligned to N- MRO, N-SCM, N-PLM as well Infrastructure and Integration (I&I) systems being modernized are considered part of LOT A.

PWS Section 1.3 will be updated for final

RFP release.

92 PWS

PWS Page 4, Paragraph 1.4 identifies Lot A as "Transactional Systems and Infrastructure CMDS Services" and Lot B as "L-IDE Modernization and Support Services (For Small Business MAC Holders only)". The legacy L-IDE supports several systems that should fall under LOT A as they are transactional systems. Will the Government please provide a list of the transactional systems by pillar?

See response to Q#93 above. Language in Section 1.4 Lot B will be updated prior to final RFP release to clarify the differentiation between the lots, which states: "...

Applicable to overarching L-IDE effort realizing the Logistics and Sustainment Information Domain, the LOG IT integrated data hub, as well as the sub-domains and the targeted sub-hub systems listed in Section 1.3."

93 PWS

PWS Page 2 states "Acquisition #1 LOG IT Portfolio Integration (PI)" includes "Goal #2: Integrated Platform and DevSecOps Pipeline – Implementation of an agile development process and an adaptable architecture for continuous modernization, integration, migration; and accelerate speed to fleet of logistics capabilities". Will the government share the current status/outcome of Acquisition #1 and the adaptable architecture?

This information is not needed for the CMDS MAC solicitation. Will provide if necessary for task order level solicitation.

94 PWS

PWS Page 2 states "Acquisition #1 LOG IT Portfolio Integration (PI)" includes "Goal #2: Integrated Platform and DevSecOps Pipeline – Implementation of an agile development process and an adaptable architecture for continuous modernization, integration, migration; and accelerate speed to fleet of logistics capabilities". Will the government share the agile development process and/or any of the deliverables for review?

This information is not needed for the CMDS MAC solicitation. Will provide as required for task order level solicitation.

95 PWS

PWS Page 2 states "Acquisition #1 LOG IT Portfolio Integration (PI)" includes "Goal #2: Integrated Platform and DevSecOps Pipeline – Implementation of an agile development process and an adaptable architecture for continuous modernization, integration, migration; and accelerate speed to fleet of logistics capabilities". Will the government provide the name of the LOG IT system which has used/is using the agile development process and/or the adaptable architecture?

This information is not needed for the CMDS MAC solicitation. Will provide as required for task order level solicitation.

96 Draft RFP

RFP, Page 25, Paragraph H.5 a) states "The Government intends to maintain efficient and meaningful competition among the LIIS CMDS IDIQ contractors. Practices that reduce competition, such as LIIS CMDS prime contractors entering into subcontract relationships in lieu of competing for TOs are not acceptable". Many of the systems that fall under this contract are currently being performed on contracts where there are prime contractors and supporting subcontractors. If the work from those contracts were to move under this MAC, would those existing prime/subcontract relationships be allowed to support continuity of work?

Depends on the prime contractor and the teaming arrangements, if this scenario occurs.

97 PWS

PWS Page 4, Paragraph 1.4 lists five total pillars under Lot A. Will contractors interested in submitting proposals under Lot A be required to respond to and/or have past performance experience in all five pillars?

Refer to final RFP for proposal requirements.

98 PWS

PWS Page 4, Paragraph 1.4 lists 4 pillars under Lot A in which "all PWS sections apply". Will contractors interested in submitting proposals under Lot A be required to respond to and/or have past performance experience in all PWS areas?

Refer to final RFP for proposal requirements.

99 PWS

PWS Page 1, states "N-MRO, N-SCM, N-PLM, L-IDE, and I&I capability pillars are currently undergoing modernization and limited deployment through Other Transaction Authority (OTA) orders and other means". PWS Page 3, Paragraph

1.3. 4 states that the "System scope for the LOG IT CMDS PWS is for LOG IT systems to be modernized and those LOG

IT systems requiring afloat installation". Targeted systems/programs are listed as N-MRO modernization, N-SCM modernization, N-PLM modernization, L-IDE modernization, and I&I modernization. What current on-going modernization efforts are planned to fall under the scope of this MAC?

To-be-determined based on Government needs.

100 PWS

PWS Page 4, Paragraph 1.4 Task Lot Overview lists Lot B: L-IDE Modernization and Support Services for Small Business MAC Holders only. There has been growth in scope and technologies/ architectures within the domains under the L-

IDE pillar and much of the current modernization and sustainment work is being done by large businesses. Rather than setting aside the entirety of L-IDE Modernization for small business, would the government consider instead setting aside portions of the modernization work PWS areas that would be more suitable for small businesses to manage?

This recommendation is not being considered at this time.

101 PWS

PWS Page 4, Paragraph 1.4 Task Lot Overview lists Lot B: L-IDE Modernization and Support Services for Small Business MAC Holders only. There has been growth in scope and technologies/ architectures within the domains under the L- IDE pillar and much of the current modernization and sustainment work is being done by large businesses. This will restrict competition, which goes against the statement from RFP, Page 25, Paragraph H.5 a) states "The Government intends to maintain efficient and meaningful competition among the LIIS CMDS IDIQ contractors. Practices that reduce competition...are not acceptable". Rather than setting aside the entirety of L-IDE Modernization for small business, would the government consider instead setting aside portions of the modernization work PWS areas that would be more suitable for small businesses to manage?

This recommendation is not being considered at this time.

102 PWS

PWS task requirements that include common metrics, policies, procedures, processes, and technologies across all pillars, such as Service Desk Request Fulfillment or requirements under the training areas of 2.1.2.2.1-2.12.2.4, are better suited as small business set aside than L-IDE Modernization and Support Services. Would the government consider setting these PWS areas aside as small vs. setting aside the entirety of L-IDE Modernization and Support

Services?

This recommendation is not being considered at this time.

103 PWS

PWS Page 4, Paragraph 1.4, Task Lot Overview largely differs from the Lot Overview that was released via the RFI that was released on 01/27/2024. RFI responses were submitted on 02/20/2024; however, the Government has not provided feedback to those companies that submitted responses. Will the Government provide feedback regarding the submitted RFI responses?

Based on the responses received from the RFI posting in February 2024, it was determined that there were changes necessary to the Task Lot Overview in the PWS. The presolicitation notice, offers the latest PWS version. There may be some minor updates to the PWS prior to final RFP release.

104 Previously Released RFI Q&A The Q&A document provided in response to the 01/27/2024 RFI included a response to question #38 that stated "the Government intends to hold an Industry Day for interested companies to attend". When does the government intend to hold this industry day?

Please refer to the response for question #26.

105 Previously Released RFI Q&A

The Q&A document provided in response to the 01/27/2024 RFI included a response to question #39 stated "evaluation criteria and factors for evaluating proposal responses will be determined prior to release of solicitation after capability statements are received for the Request for Information." Will the government provide any further details on the evaluation criteria and factors prior to the solicitation release?

Please see response to question #1. The Government does not intend to provide Sections L&M prior to final RFP release.

106 Draft RFP How many IDIQ contract awards are anticipated for the Small Business and Large Business acquisitions?

Please see response to question #74. The Government does not intend to set a limit on awardees.

107 Draft RFP The Draft RFP Page 5, Level Of Effort, does not include the estimated Level of Effort. What are the estimated hours and/or FTEs at the IDIQ level for the base and option years?

The Level of Effort will be determined at the task order level.

108 Draft RFP

Draft RFP, Page 25, Paragraph H.5 a) states "The Government intends to maintain efficient and meaningful competition among the LIIS CMDS IDIQ contractors. Practices that reduce competition, such as LIIS CMDS prime contractors entering into subcontract relationships in lieu of competing for TOs are not acceptable". Will large businesses that respond to Lot A be able to subcontract to small businesses under Lot B.

The Government does not intend to restrict subcontracting arrangements under the

CMDS MAC.

109 Draft RFP Will prime MAC awardees be able to add subcontractors after contract award and/or at the Task Order Level? Please see response to question #78.

110 Draft RFP

Draft RFP, Page 3, Section B, Paragraph B.1.2 states "the cumulative total of all Tos issued pursuant to all multiple award contracts issued under this solicitation...shall not exceed $250,000,000.00". Please confirm this ceiling amount is only in reference to Acquisition Strategy #2 and does not include the work being performed under Acquisition Strategy #1.

The Government confirms the ceiling value as listed in Section B, paragraph B.1.2.

Acqusition #1 is a separate acquisition and is not part of the CMDS MAC.

111 Draft RFP Draft RFP, Page 15, Period of Performance is not provided. What is the intended Period of Performance for this contract?

The period of performance will be updated at the time of final RFP release.

112 PWS

PWS, Page 8, Paragraph 2.1.1.4.3, Data Migration discusses data migration activities. Will the government provide any further information, such as quantity of data, number of systems, etc., for this large scope PWS area?

This information is not needed for the CMDS MAC solicitation. Will provide as required for task order level solicitation.

113 PWS

PWS, Page 10, Paragraph 2.1.1.6, Market Research & Prototyping/Piloting describes research of COTS/GOTS software. Would this specific PWS area be considered an OCI for software suppliers?

Not at this time for the MAC. Specific OCI issues may arise for task order competitions.

114 PWS

PWS, Page 2, Acquisition #2, Goal #3 includes "continuous CMDS of the N-MRO, N-SCM, N-PLM, L-IDE, and I&I capability solutions". Will the government provide information regarding the technology stack for the systems being supported?

This information is not needed for the CMDS MAC solicitation. Will provide if necessary for task order level solicitation.

115 PWS Will the government provide information regarding labor categories and qualifications?

This information is not needed for the CMDS

MAC solicitation. Will provide if necessary for task order level solicitation.

116 PWS

PWS, Page 2, Acquisition #2, Goal #3 includes "continuous CMDS of the N-MRO, N-SCM, N-PLM, L-IDE, and I&I capability solutions as part of or within the integrated platform and DevSecOps pipeline". Will the government provide information regarding the technology stack that comprises the DevSecOps Pipeline Infrastructure?

This information is not needed for the CMDS MAC solicitation. Will provide if necessary for task order level solicitation.

117 RFP

Does the government intend to provide vendors Section L and Section M? It will be challenging for vendors to assess and pursue the solicitation absent these details.

Please see response to question 1. The Government does not intend to release Sections L&M prior to final RFP release.

118 RFP

Key Personnel are mentioned throughout the RFP but an inventory of Key Personnel Labor Categories is absent.

Similar to question 1, vendors benefit from this information to vet and pursue the solicitation To be specified at the task order level.

119 RFP Section B BTXT.211-9503 BTXT.211-9503 Level of Effort provides information related to level of effort term type CPFF contract type. Will offerors be able to propose completion CPFF contract types where applicable?

To be specified at the task order level.

120 RFP Section I DFARS 252.234-7003

Will the final solicitation include:

(1) The Government-approved cost and software data reporting (CSDR) plan for the contract, DD Form 2794; and

(2) The related Resource Distribution Table that are listed in paragraph (a) of 252.234–7003 Notice of Cost and Software Data Reporting System

The Government does not anticipate including these in the final RFP release.

These are not required at the MAC level, but may be a requirement at the task order level.

RFP Section I FAR 52.246-20 and

DFARS 252.246-7001

We respectfully request this clause be deleted as not applicable. Pursuant to FAR 46.709, the government is encouraged to take advantage of commercial warranties offered by the contractor for the repair and replacement of commercial items. If this clause is deleted, would the government accept offerors’ standard commercial warranty which will be included in proposal response?

The Government will review the prescriptions for the clauses as noted in

Column B. If FAR 52.246-20 is not applicable, it will be removed prior to final

RFP release. DFARS 252.246-7001 is required.

122 RFP Section I DFARS 252.216--7008 The solicitation includes 252.216-7008 Economic price adjustment--wage rates or material prices. With the possibility of FFP Task Orders, will the final solicitation or task order solicitations include other Economic Price Adjustment Clauses for Labor/material e.g. FAR 52.216-2/3/4?

The Government is reviewing the prescription and make a determination as to whether the clause should be incorporated at the time of final RFP release.

123 Sources Sought During the Q&A Responses from the January 2024 RFI, the government indicated an industry day event would be held. Is this still the case and when does the goverment intend to hold?

Please see response to question #26.

124 Sources Sought How many large business awards and how many small business awards does the government intend to make?

Please see response to question #74. The Government does not intend to set a limit on awardees.

125 PWS

How will the government manage multiple task orders related to each LOG IT Pillar with different vendors performing myriad tasks using their own processes and tools? Given the complexity of environments and volume of tasks, what is the government’s intent to reduce risk and ensure compatibility and quality control?

LIIS Acquisition #1 for LOG IT Portfolio Integration (PI) was the first step to design and implement necessary standards. The second step is the LOG IT CMDS effort to better enforce standards and ensure compatability where sensible.

126 PWS

Does the government intend to provide Industry detailed information regarding the existing and future LOG IT system landscape(s)? It is not clear how potential offerors can bid on the IDIQ contract and follow-on task orders without knowing the underlying software/configuration that comprises each of the LOG IT pillars. Under the current draft RFP and PWS, the government risks awarding to vendors at the IDIQ level that do not possess the requisite skills, expertise, and system knowledge to perform at the task order level in support of one of the Pillars.

This information will be provided at the task order level, as necessary.

127 PWS

Beyond accelerating capabilities to the fleet, can the government describe what the desired outcome of this opportunity? For example, a supply chain software factory that can enable capabilties that are not currently available in the existing portfolio, or an integration effort to ensure the parts and pieces within the portfolio operate seamlessly and outside of their individual stovepipes.

Please see response to Question #125.

128 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2 Will all 150,000+ expected LOG IT users need to be trained and where will instruction take place (Ashore, Afloat, CONUS, OCONUS)?

Requirements for training, and instruction will be defined at task order level as necessary.

129 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2

In support of aligning to Ready Relevant Learning intiatives, will vendors be provided with templates for the following documents: Rating Domain Analysis (RDA), Media and Fidelity Analysis (MFA), Training Effectiveness Evaluation Plan

(TEEP), Total Lifecycle Cost Estimate (TLCE), Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Issue Paper, and Training Installation and Transfer Agreement (TITA)?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

130 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2

A considerable amount of analysis is required to develop training material. It is not just a matter of gauging who uses the system and who knows how to perform tasks, but at what level. This is effectively a skills analysis by billet.Has the government given any thought as to who will provide the information required to do the analysis and to determine if any existing courses or learning objectives are impacted by the training that will be developed?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

131 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2 Can the government confirm that both classroom-based and web-based courses will be developed as part of this effort?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

132 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2 Who does the government expect to deliver classroom-based instruction? DON Employees, SMEs, or training contractors? Classroom-based deliverables are normally different and separate from web-based, so does the government desire classroom materials to also be available on mobile devices?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

133 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2 Does the government have a targeted Learning Management System or will vendors be expected to provide one that meets government requirements?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

PWS, Section 2.1.2.3

For the following task, "Provide management oversight on the development of system training developed by other vendors for LOG IT programs. This oversight includes monitoring training development is within program cost, schedule, and performance", does the government intend to award separate task orders so that a vendor developing training is not also evaulating another vendor's efforts? Or, is this reference simply meant to address sub-contractors who may be hired by the vendor?

There may be scenarios where training or part of training are developed by another vendor. For example, the training vendor may be different from the system integrator.

135 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2 For afloat training, does the government prefer this to be provided through a self-paced, online curriculum, or instructor-led training--either virtual or in person?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

136 PWS, Section 2.1.2.3.3 For the following task, "The Contractor shall develop, deliver, and maintain an OCM Plan, in accordance with the

Government’s OCM Plan", does the government have a current OCM Plan for LOG-IT or is this referring to a framework in which vendors will develop an OCM plan?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

137 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2 and 2.1.2.3.3 What’s the difference in responsibilities between training and OCM for facilities because both have tasks that include responsibility for facilities?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

138 PWS, Section 2.1.2.2 Does the government desire live system demos and exercises or is the use of simulations acceptable?

To be determined. This will be defined at task order level as necessary.

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