TTS Questions and Answers Dates 4-1-2021.pdf

Item No. Page No. Section Para No. Quote from Solicitation Question Response

Solicitation

Section I ‐ Contract Clauses

252.204‐7021 252.204‐7021 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION

LEVEL REQUIREMENT (NOV 2020)

DFARS 252.204‐7021 clause is included in the solicitation. Will the Government please confirm that this clause will only apply at the Task Order level if the CMMC level is determined to be part of the CMMC pilot program as coordinated through the Office of Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition and Sustainment as defined in DFARS 252.204‐7503(a) and if a task order does not specify a CMMC level, DFARS 252.204‐7021 is inapplicable to that task order?

The Government will be removing clause 252.204‐7021.

Solicitation Pages 28, 60, and 68‐69

Section I ‐ Contract Clauses

1.0 Technical

Volume ‐ Part B ‐

1.6 SB Utilization

Strategy

52.219‐9

5252.219‐9501

Section/Paragraph

1.6 SB Utilization

Strategy Note 1:

page 28: 52.219‐9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan JUN 2020 page 60: 5252.219‐9501 LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING

GOAL (NAVAIR) (MAR 1999)

Offerors submitting Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plans per FAR Clause 52.219‐9, "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" and DFARS Clause 252.219‐7003, "Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women‐Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts)" which reflect a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goal of less than five percent shall also provide, as a part of the subcontracting plan submission, those extenuating circumstances of why a five percent SDB goal cannot be proposed.

page 69: Note 1: The SB Subcontracting Plan must be submitted to be eligible for award; however, the acceptability of the SB Subcontracting Plan content will be assessed separately. Therefore, changes to the SB Subcontracting Plan to correct issues may occur after selection of the successful Offeror, during the contract award process, and will not be considered a part of discussions.

The Solicitation includes FAR 52.219‐9 and NAVAIR 5252.219‐9501 which require a Small Business Subcontracting Plan to be submitted.

Additionally , Note 1 on Page 69 of 73 states a SB Subcontracting Plan must be submitted to be eligible for award.

Will the Government provide instructions for where and how the SB Subcontracting Plan should be submitted as well as exclude it from the page count?

The Government has not assigned a page limit for the SB Utilization Strategy and shall be incorporated into Volume 1.

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2.0 ELECTRONIC

PROPOSAL

FORMAT

Section/Paragraph 2.0

Proposals must be formatted using a Times New Roman 12 pt Normal font (no reduction permitted), single‐ spaced with 1‐inch margins all around, and formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper. All pages should be numbered with section and page numbers. Graphs and tables shall be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt font and should contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph. Graphs and Tables that fit on an 8.5” X 14” printed page will be counted as one page. Drawing may be of any size and will count as one page. Graph resolution, including such data as tables or charts, should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented. When using Government supplied templates, no modifications to font or scaling required.

However, offerors transmittal letter and acronym lists are excluded from the page count.

Instructions provide guidance for Graphs which differ from Graphics or illustrations such as Organization Chart and process graphs. Can graphics or illustrations be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt font with no grid?

10 pt font is only allowed when a grid is present.

Solicitation

1.0 Technical

Volume ‐ Part B ‐

1.6 SB Utilization

Strategy

Section/Paragraph

1.6 SB Utilization

Strategy, Note 1

Note 1: The SB Subcontracting Plan must be submitted to be eligible for award; however, the acceptability of the SB Subcontracting Plan content will be assessed separately. Therefore, changes to the SB Subcontracting Plan to correct issues may occur after selection of the successful Offeror, during the contract award process, and will not be considered a part of discussions.

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan if prepared in accordance with FAR 52.219‐9 will contain dollar values. Will the Government please consider the Small Business Subcontracting Plan as a separate volume without page limitations?

The Government has not assigned a page limit for the SB Plan and it shall be incorporated into Volume 1.

5 PWS Pages 8, 9

3.7 Ground

Threat Simulation

Systems Integration

Section/Paragraph

3.7 Ground Threat

Simulation Systems

Integration

The contractor shall sustain and upgrade ground threat simulators to ensure proper operation in support of Armed Forces combat readiness training requirements. Testing validates the specifications are met.

What is meant by sustaining and upgrading ground threat simulators to ensure proper operation? Is the Government expecting Contractor to provide O&M personnel at each TTR that has ground threats?

This paragraph (PWS 3.7) has been removed.

6 PWS Page 8

3.7 Ground

Threat Simulation

Systems Integration

Section/Paragraph

3.7 Ground Threat

Simulation Systems

Integration

The contractor shall assess EW ground threat simulation systems and provide recommendation for integration via serial data links or Ethernet protocols into the TCTS subsystems. The contractor shall develop interfaces to allow command and control centers to monitor ground threat simulation systems from a mission monitoring or debriefing graphic workstation through the CCS or TCTS EWS.

Ground threat simulation system functions are performed under the AEWTTR contract. Is it the Governments intention to require Threat hardware and software SME support to systems such as TRES's, MuTes, MTEs, UMTEs for the TTS contract?

This paragraph (PWS 3.7) has been removed.

7 PWS Page 21

5.4.2 Integrated

Mobile and

Threat Systems Facilities

Section/Paragraph

5.4.2 Integrated

Mobile and Threat Systems Facilities

The contractor shall perform specified tasks at NAWCWD China Lake. Facilities at China Lake include TARIF, various land ranges at China Lake, test pads, towers, and system integration facilities in the vicinity of Thompson Laboratory. The contractor shall establish and maintain off -station facilities within 10 Miles of NAWS China Lake main gate for required local travel to the ranges and is required for oversight of local personnel and surveillance of work being performed at WD Ranges.

Is the Governments' intention for the Contractor to provide an off‐base Integrated Mobile and Threat Systems Facilities where threats, such as TRESes, MUTES, MTEs, can be tested, upgraded, and repaired?

A facility in town is required for oversight of local personal and survellience of work being performed at WD ranges. The contractor will not be required to test, upgrade, or repair Threat Emitter Systems at a contractor off‐site facility.

8 PWS Page 5

2.4 Software

Development/Ser ver Procurement

Section/Paragraph

2.4 Software

Development/Server Procurement

Currently, NMCI is the only tool developed that will be hosted by the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI).

The contractor shall ensure the software is developed to be compatible to NMCI or the follow on program or run on NMCI equivalent workstations that will be certified for NMCI and comply with NMCI policy.

Additionally, any servers supporting this effort will be transitioned to meet the requirements of the current NAVAIR Server Consolidation effort.

TCTS SW does not reside on NMCI systems. Is this paragraph requiring TCTS SW to run on NMCI?

NMCI is not applicable tool and Section 2.4 has been revised in the attached PWS to remove the NMCI language.

9 PWS Page 17

3.16 Work

Location, Facilities, and Telework

Section/Paragraph

3.16.2 Meeting

support

In support of the tasking outlined in this PWS, the Contractor shall have the capability to host and conduct meetings at the classification levels up to Secret level with the capacity to support a minimum of 30‐40 persons and have contractor furnished telephone and VTC capability as well as sufficient equipment to conduct meetings with presentations including compatible software as required in Paragraph 3.1.1). This support shall be provided at a local facility provided by the contractor).

3.16.2 refers to PWS 3.1.1 but section 3.1.1 does not exist. Please clarify which compatible software is required

Section 3.16.2 reference to Paragraph 3.1.1 has been removed.

Solicitation #: N6893620R016 RFP Questions and Responses

PWS

Pages 10 ‐ 17

3.15 Personnel

Qualifications

Section/Paragraph

3.15.2 Levels of

Experience

3.15.5 Direct Labor

Categories

3.15.7 Description:

Non‐Key Personnel

3.15.2 Levels of Experience

"...Senior – A senior labor category has over 10 years of experience and a MA/MS degree. A senior labor category typically works on high‐visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. A senior labor category may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job..."

In reviewing the PWS, specifically sections 3.15.2, 3.15.5 and 3.15.7, the labor category levels and years of experience do not complement each other. For example, Section 3.15.2 states a “senior” level labor category has over ten (10) years of experience and requires a MA/MS degree.

Section 3.15.5 is requiring that many of the labor categories are to be proposed at the senior level, one in particular is the Administrative Assistant. Section 3.15.7 states the Administrative Assistant needs five (5) years of experience which differs from the senior level requirements when reviewing the other two tables. Will the Government please clarify how the Offeror is to use these tables in order to propose the desired skill levels with the appropriate years of experience?

The Government deconflicted the3.15.5 table to make clearer the requisite level of experience.

Solicitation

1.5 Management

Plan

1.5.3 Subcontract

Management

Demonstrate the ability to manage large amounts of subcontractors working many different delivery/task orders. Provide past/current contracts that are considered relevant under the Past Performance factor that would substantiate the experience related to this effort. Specifically identify the number of subcontractors and delivery/task orders managed, the dates of performance, and its role and responsibility on that contract.

Will the Government please clarify whether “contracts considered relevant under the Past Performance factor” includes any contract meeting the relevancy criteria defined in Evaluation Definition.4.0 (p.73), exclusive of Recency, or whether only those citations included in the Past Performance volume may be cited?

Individual Past performance examples must meet both the recency and relevancy criteria to be included.

Solicitation

Section L‐1 PART B

2.0 Volume 2: Past

Performance

The Offeror shall submit no more than five Past Performance Information Forms as the Prime Contractor and two Past performance Information Forms for each Subcontractor.

Please confirm that it is the Governmnet's intent for Offerors to submit up to two (i.e., 0, 1 or 2) Past Performance Information Forms for each subcontractor.

That is correct. The Offeror shall submit two Past Performances for each subcontractor

Solicitation

Section L‐1 PART B

2.0 Volume 2: Past

Performance

In the event a CPAR does not exist for a past performance reference, the Offeror shall submit a Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire (CPAQ), Attachment L‐1, to the Program Manager who is the Assessing Official. All CPAQs should be received by the Government concurrently with the Offeror’s proposal submission.

Companies who served as a subcontractor on a past performance contract do not receive a CPAR evaluation from the Government, nor a comprehensive evaluation from their Prime. Also, as a subcontractor, often the Government assessing official is not known. Consequently, will the Government consider adding the following sentences to the referenced paragraph? "For companies who served as a subcontractor on a past performance contract, CPAQs are not required. CPAQs are only required for contractors who served as the Prime on a past performance contract."

Subcontractors shall obtain a CPAR or CPAQ from contracts for which they were the prime.

See Section M, Part A, 3.0 regarding a neutral rating when past performance is not available.

Solicitation

Section L‐1 PART B

1.1.1

The Offeror shall provide an Offeror Summary consistent with Table 1, and submit it within this section and as a separate electronic file.

The Offeror shall provide a written explanation if multiple CAGE codes/DUNS for the same physical location are provided in Table 1, Offeror Summary. The written explanation shall detail the distinct roles and responsibilities for entities with different CAGE codes/DUNS at the same physical location for where the work is being performed or from where the work is being directed. The description shall include all changes in the organization as a result of a corporate acquisition, reorganization, merger, or other administrative reason.

Depending on the number of teammates on a proposed team, Table 1, Offeror Summary, could be lengthy. Given that the allotted page count for the Executive Summary is only two pages, will the Government consider allowing the teammates to be identified in an Appendix to the Executive Summary?

If multiple CAGE Codes/DUNS requires additional pages to support teammates and subcontractors then those can be included as an attachment to the ES. The Prime Offeror shall be included within the page limitation. Please reference in the Offeror Summary Table is an attachment has been included.

Solicitation

Section L‐1 PART B

1.5.1

The Offeror shall provide an overview of its proposed organization, including an organization chart showing interfaces, locations, and lines of communication among the Government, the Prime, and its subcontractors.

Specifically show where the proposed Key Personnel is located in the organizational chart and their lines of reporting and authority. Use Table ES‐1, Offeror Summary, to demonstrate that all future work has been considered.

Table 1 in Section 1.1.1 is identical to Table ES‐1 in Section 1.5.1 and included in the solicitation as Appendix L2. Will the Government accept a reference in the Management Plan to the table already presented in the Executive Summary to allow more space to fully describe the offeror's management plan?

Yes , the Executive Summary Table 1 "Offeror Summary" can be used to demonstrate that the future work on TTS has been addressed and should be used in Section 1.1.1. Section

1.5.1 where the table is applicable again should reference back to Section 1.1.1.

Solicitation 44 of 73 252.204‐7021 1

(b) Requirements. The Contractor shall have a current (i.e. not older than 3 years) CMMC certificate at the CMMC level required by this contract and maintain the CMMC certificate at the required level for the duration of the contract.

We request the Government remove CMMC requirement as it is currently not possible to get a CMMC certification. In addition, the TTS contracts does not appear to be on the authorized contracts list for requiring CMMC certification in its contract. Also, the Federal Government has not made the final ruling with regards to this. The RFP also does not specify what CMMC level it requires for the contract.

Agreed. The Government will remove 252.204‐7021.

Solicitation 63 of 73 L.A.3.0 Table 1

Page limitations for each volume, if any, are also specified in the table below; title and table of contents pages do not count towards the page limit. Any pages submitted exceeding the page limit shall be disregarded and NOT evaluated

Will the Government allow for spillage across the sections within the Technical Volume as long as the offeror does not exceed 47 total pages?

Yes, provided that the overall page count does not exceed 47 pages for the sections with page limiations.

Solicitation 48 of 73 K 1

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204‐8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

52.204‐26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES‐‐REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

52.209‐7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209‐13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS‐‐CERTIFICATION (FEB 2021)

252.204‐7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2020)

252.204‐7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES‐‐REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

252.225‐7974 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME

(DEVIATION 2020‐O0005) (FEB 2020)

Could the Government confirm whether Section K is to be submitted as an attachment or to be included in one of the volumes?

The Government is requesting that Sections B through K be submitted as an attachment to Volume 1.

Solicitation 59 of 73 L 1

CLAUSE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.222‐46 Evalua on Of Compensa on For Professional Employees FEB 1993

Since FAR 52.222‐46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees is a required clause could the Government confirm whether a Total Compensation Plan is required for MAC IDIQ proposal submission? If so, is it to be provided as a separate attachment?

The Government does require interested parties to submit a Total Compensation Plan for positions covered by 29 CFR 541 at the Basic MAC IDIQ level. This should be provided as a separate attachment with Volume 1.

Solicitation 63 of 73 L.A.3.0 Table 1 1.6 SB Utilization Strategy

Page count allocations/limitations were not specified for the SB Utilization Strategy. We respectfully request that the Government assigns at the minimum 15 pages to address this requirement. Please specify.

The Government has not assigned a page limit for the SB Utilization Strategy and it shall be incorporated into Volume 1.

Solicitation 63 & 65 of 73

L.A.3.0 & L.B.1.1 Table 1 Executive Summary, Page Limit: 2

We request the Government increase the page limit from 2 pages to 3 pages to allow for sufficient space to discuss past performance and systemic improvements pertaining to the tasks required by this solicitation for the Prime, JV team members, and entities providing Key Person(s).

The page limit for the Executive Summary will remain unchanged.

Solicitation 62 of 73 L.A.3.0 6 Proposal Validity

Can the government provide an estimate of how many days they need contractors proposals to remain valid for?

The Government recommends that proposals be valid for 120 days.

23 69 of 73 L.B.1.6 2

Note 1: The SB Subcontracting Plan must be submitted to be eligible for award; however, the acceptability of the SB Subcontracting Plan content will be assessed separately. Therefore, changes to the SB Subcontracting Plan to correct issues may occur after selection of the successful Offeror, during the contract award process, and will not be considered a part of discussions.

Is the SB Subcontracting Plan to be submitted as an attachment or as an Appendix to Volume 1?

The Government has not assigned a page limit for the SB Utilization Strategy and shall be incorporated into Volume 1.

24 66 of 73 L..B.1.4 6

1.4 Describe the extent of the offeror’s corporate knowledge that demonstrates the ability to perform the work that will be required under the TTS PWS. Include a description of knowledge or experience associated with the personnel with prior experience with threat radars, simulator systems, and training ranges.

1.4.1 The offeror shall identify past experience with software development, modification, and maintenance related to tactical training range systems and training range systems.

In Section L ‐ 1.4 Corporate Capability Demonstration, there appears to be multiple proposal instructions in this section (numbers added for clarification purposes) – 1. Describe the extent of the offeror’s corporate knowledge that demonstrates the ability to perform the work that will be required under the TTS PWS. 2. Include a description of knowledge or experience associated with the personnel with prior experience with threat radars, simulator systems, and training ranges. 3. Identify past experience with software development, modification, and maintenance related to tactical training range systems and training range systems (for System Software Development, Modification, and Maintenance plus items

a) through e)) and 4. Identify experience with Tactical Training System Support Activities for items a) through f). There are further statements about including only areas of experience or experience that apply to technical capabilities included in the proposal.

Please clarify if 1. a response to all of these instructions are required as knowledge, ability, capability, and experience ‐ while related ‐ would require a different compliance response for each; and 2. Please clarify what you mean by “including only areas of experience or experience that apply to technical capabilities included in the proposal”.

1.4.1 has been reworded as follows:

The offeror shall identify past experience that demonstrates the ability to develop, modify, and maintain software in support of tactical training range systems and training range systems.

25 67 Solicitation 1.5.1 Use Table ES‐1, Offeror Summary, to demonstrate that all future work has been considered.

Does ES‐1 need to be reproduced in the Offeror response to 1.5.1? If not, how do we demonstrate all areas of the PWS and future work?

Yes , the Executive Summary Table 1 "Offeror Summary" can be used to demonstrate that the future work on TTS has been addressed and should be used in Section 1.1.1. Section

1.5.1 where the table is applicable again should reference back to Section 1.1.1.

26 68 Solicitation 1.5.3(4) Specifically identify the numbers of subcontractors and delivery /task orders managed… Does "subcontractors" in this instance refer to subcontract entities or subcontract personnel?

This is referring to subcontractor entities

27 69 Solicitation 1.6 (Note 1) The SB Subcontracting Plan must be submitted to be eligible for award...

Please clarify where the SB Subcontracting Plan shall be submitted within the proposal as an annex to Volume 1, and please confirm that the SB Subcontracting Plan is not included as page count.

The Government has not assigned a page limit for the SB Utilization Strategy and shall be incorporated into Volume 1.

28 N/A Model Contract N/A The Model Contract, SF33, Section K are required to be completed by the offeror Please clarify where the completed Model Contract shall be submitted within the proposal.

The Government is requesting that Sections B through K be submitted as an attachment to Volume 1.

29 5 Section L Part A 2.0

"An email shall be submitted to Brad Watson at john.b.watson@navy.mil no later than 12:00 PM PST three (3) days prior to the submission date requesting a “Drop‐Off Request Code.” The “Drop‐Off Request Code” email must specify a point of contact name and email address for the Prime contractor and for each individual Subcontractor. The Prime and Subcontractor(s) will each be provided a unique “Drop‐Off Request Code” which will allow them to submit proposal documents to the Government independently as needed. The Prime and Subcontractor points of contact will receive an email that contains their unique “Drop‐Off Request Code” no less than 2 days prior to the proposal due date. This code authorizes access to submit proposal documents securely via DoD SAFE. Each submission package in DoD Safe is limited to 25 documents totaling 8 GB. If a proposal includes more than either of these limitation, the Offeror shall request an additional Drop‐Off Request Code."

If the company is able to utilize the DOD Safe Drop Off without needing to use the Drop‐Off Request Code is it the Government's preference for us to still request and utilize the email that contains the unique "Drop‐Off Request Code"?

If DoD Safe Access is not required please notify Mr. Watson 3 days prior that you intend to submit your proposal and do not require a Drop‐Off Request Code.

30 5 Section B 5252.211‐9503 "The level of effort estimated to be ordered during the term of this contract is 615,574 man‐hours of direct labor including authorized subcontract labor, if any. The estimated composition of the total man‐hours of direct labor by classification is as follows:"

Labor categories provided in section B do not match those provided in PWS 3.15. Which should we assume is the LOE for the overall effort?

PWS 3.15 more closely aligns with the effort as a whole.

31 62 Section L Part A 3.0 (ref. Part

B1.6) "Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted as specified in the table below. The table below supersedes the copies requested in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33."

A3.0 "Proposal Content and Volumes" does not have Section 1.6 "Utilization Strategy" of RFP is not listed. Therefore, there is no page count assigned. Can I be assumed that Section 1.6 SB Utilization Strategy is excluded from the page count?

The Government has not assigned a page limit for the SB Utilization Strategy and shall be incorporated into Volume 1.

32 64‐65 / 68 Section L

(also, Attachment L2)

Part B1.1.1/ Part B1.5.1

B1.1.1 "The Offeror shall provide an Offeror Summary consistent with Table 1, and submit it within this section and as a separate electronic file" B1.5.1 "Provide an overview of proposed organization, Use Table ES‐1, Offeror Summary, to demonstrate that all future work has been considered"

To confirm: does the Government want Offerors to provide Table 1 in Section 1.1.1 of the proposal (Executive summary) [scaled to fit within the 1" margin required of the Word document] as well as in a separate Excel file?

In addition, is it required to be provided again in section 1.5.1 also, or is that just a reference?

Yes , the Executive Summary Table 1 "Offeror Summary" can be used to demonstrate that the future work on TTS has been addressed and should be used in Section 1.1.1. Section

1.5.1 where the table is applicable again should reference back to Section 1.1.1.

33 69 Section L Part B 2.0 The primary source of past performance information will be CPARS. If a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) exists for multiple years for the same contract/order, all periods of performance within the recency period specified above, for that contract/order, will be used for evaluation.

Can the government clarify if they want CPARs provided with the proposal as an Attachment/Annex or within the body of Volume 1: Technical?

CPARS should be included within the body of Volume 2 not Volume 1 and should not be an Attachment/Annex.

61 &

Section L Part A 2.0 Part B 2.0

A 2.0 "When using Government supplied templates, no modifications to font or scaling required. " B 2.0 "The Offeror shall complete the Past Performance Information Form, Attachment L‐3 in either Microsoft Excel or Word format, for each past performance reference (contract or delivery/task order) performed within five years of the solicitation release date."

Please clarify whether you want the PPI form in the original Excel; format (as eluded to in A2.0) or if copying and pasting into the Volume 2 Word document, which will need to be scaled to fit within the required 1" margins, is allowable (as mentioned in Section B2.0).

The Government would prefer the PPI form be included as a separate excel file

35 11 Section F 5252.211‐9507

"(a) The contract Ordering Period shall commence on [Contract Award date] and shall continue [60 months].

However, the period of performance will be provided at the order level.

(b) If DFAR Clause 252.216‐7006, "Ordering", is incorporated into this contract, then the period in which the Government can issue orders under the contract will be extended at the exercise of an option, and extended to the end of that option period"

What length of period does the government anticipate the Task Orders to be? And will they be structured with option periods. This is critical for assessing B&P investments and employee management, among other considerations.

The Length of each order has varying periods of performance and will vary based on sponsor requirements. Historically, orders have varies from 1 to 5 years. We cannot determine a more definite answer until each order is confirmed.

36 69 Section L, Part B Part B 2.0 "The Offeror shall submit no more than five Past Performance Information Forms as the Prime Contractor and two Past performance Information Forms for each Subcontractor. "

As a prime contractor at the MAC level RFP, is it required to identify specific subcontractors? Or is it acceptable to assemble the subcontractors based on each TO to provide the government the best possible team solutiuon based upon each TO?

Subcontracting teams should be organized now in order to demonstrate the ability to technically deliver all fo the requirements in the PWS.

37 17 Attachment 2, PWS

3.16.1

"Approximately 75 percent of work will be performed at Government site and 25 percent of work to be performed at Contractor site."

Can the government provide what portions of the work (i.e. PWS sections) will be accomplished at the contractor site?

It is anticipated that Administrative, Project Management and Logistician efforts will be accomplished at the contractor site.

38 17 Attachment 2, PWS

3.16.1

"Approximately 75 percent of work will be performed at Government site and 25 percent of work to be performed at Contractor site."

Do the 25% of employees working in the contractor facility have to be in located in the China Lake vacinity?

No, this only an approximation of how the labor force could be allocated based on historical applications and is intented for informational purposes only.

39 1 Attachment 3, DD254

Block 8.a

Eglin AFB, CA, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA, and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Patuxent River, MD. Access at other F‐35 Joint Program Office field sites will be certified by the F‐35 Joint Program Office, Arlington, VA, on a case‐by‐case basis by certifying need‐to‐know. Specific tasks (installation, integration, and testing) may be performed at various DoD locations, and foreign range locations in the United States and other countries outlined within the ITTS PWS but are not intended to be all inclusive.

Will work be perfomred at the Contractor's Facility or only on military/DoD locations?

Work will only be performed at military/DoD locations. Refer to the answer for question 10 for type/percentage.

40 2, 4 Attachment 3, DD254

10.f Require access to (10.f) Special Access Program Information

Will access to SAP material/Informatin Systems only occur at military/DoD locations indicated in 8.a?

Yes, SAP Material/Informations will only occur at Military/DoD locations.

41 2, 4, 5 Attachment 3, DD254

Block 10.k

Pg2‐SDREN, JWICS, SIPRNET, Fax, and SECURE VTC ACCESS REQUIRED AT GOVERNMENT LOCATIONS. Pg5‐Use of Secure Telephone Equipment (STE) for classified discussions andSecure Facsimile for Transmission of classified U.S. Government information is required. A COMSEC account is required. Prior approval from the Government Contracting Activity is required in order to grant COMSEC access to a subcontractor.

Is the use of STEs/Secure Fax only at Government locations? Yes, STEs/Secure Fax will only be permitted at Government locations.

42 2 Attachment 3, DD254

11.c Receive, Store, and generate classified information or material

Will the contractor facility receive, store and generate classified information or will this performance be at military/DoD locations as indicated in block 8a?

The contractor will be expected to be able to receive and store classified material.

43 5, 6 Attachment 3, DD254

Block 11.d

Block 11.d: Contractor shall provide adequate storage at their facility for classified hardware to the level of Secret. Classified shipments not to exceed two cubic feet. Larger size shipments require prior coordination with the facility Security Officer to confirm storage capacity. Preparation and transmission of material for shipment will be in accordance with DoD 5220.22‐M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and the DoD 5200.01‐V3, Department of Defense Information Security Program Manual.

Is there a standard or typical size of the "The classified shipments no exceding 2 cubic feet"?

There is no standard size. Classified shipments are typically received in the form of electronic media.

44 5, 6 Attachment 3, DD254

Block 11.d SAME AS ABOVE

Will this hardware fit in a standard size, 5 drawer, GSA approved safe drawer or will a Closed Area (defined by DoD 5220.22‐M NISPOM) be required?

Hardware that will not fit in the standard size five drawer safe will be transported to the government facility for storage.

45 1 RFP Due date 15 April, 2021 To best allow enough time to make adjustments based on the Government's responses to all questions, would a 1‐week extension be considered?

The Gov't is granting a one week extension to Apri 22, 2021 for proposal submission.

46 69 of 73 L 2 All CPAQs should be received by the Government concurrently with the Offeror’s proposal submission.

Does the government require the Assessing Official to submit the CPAQ to them directly or to the Offeror and for the Offeror to submit the CPAQ with their proposal?

It is preferred that the CPAQs will be collected and submitted by the Offeror with the proposal, however, the Assessing Official can also send the CPAQ directly to Brad Watson at john.b.watson1@navy.mil before the solicitation submission date. Please ensure that the solicitation and Offeror are clearly referenced.

L ‐ Part A L ‐ Part B

Part A ‐ 3.0 Part B ‐ 1.6

Added requirement: All Offerors (Large and Small Businesses) shall address their strategies for utilizing SB Concerns in the performance of this contract, whether as a JV, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. SB Offerors may meet this requirement using work they perform themselves. For purposes of this solicitation, the term SB Concern shall also include the subcategories of Veteran‐Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service‐ Disabled Veteran‐Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and Women‐Owned Small Business (WOSB). Each subcategory of SB shall be addressed. In describing its SB Utilization Strategy for this solicitation, the Offeror shall, as applicable:

Describe its approach to identifying SB Concerns.

Describe the extent of participation of SB Concerns on this contract, including a detailed description of the supplies and services for each SB Concern subcategory, and the complexity and variety of the work SB Concerns are to perform. For each SB Concern specifically identified in the proposal, provide the SB Concern's CAGE code, or, if the SB Concern is not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), at a minimum provide evidence of self‐certification in accordance with FAR 19.703(b) as a SB Concern. Where possible, provide documentation regarding enforceable commitments to utilize each SB Concern.

Identify processes to correct inabilities to meet proposed goals with corresponding improvements that will be used on this contract.

Describe its specific efforts and new, contract‐specific initiatives to ensure the resulting contract meets proposed goals. These efforts shall include, but are not limited to, sponsoring program specific outreach events and industry conferences, establishing Mentor‐Protégé relationships, and market research using websites, such as the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs website (http://www.navair.navy.mil/osbp ) to locate SB Concerns.

Note 1: The SB Subcontracting Plan must be submitted to be eligible for award; however, the acceptability of the SB Subcontracting Plan content will be assessed separately Therefore changes to the SB Subcontracting

The Government added Section L, Part B, 1.6 SB Utilization Strategy. This reference was not added to the page limitation table on pages 63, Section L, Part A, Section 3.0. Will the Government update this table to allow offerors five pages to provide a Small Business Utilization Strategy and confirm it is a separate requirement from the SB Plan?

SB Utilization Plan should include the SB subcontracting plan. It should be included in Volume 1 and does not have a page limitation.

48 Page 65 of 73 L 1.2 The RFP instruction states “The Offeror shall address the following four categories in the proposal which will be evaluated equally.“

Is there actually only 1 category (section 1.2.1) or are there actually 4 categories? If 4 is correction, the subsection numbers (which offerors are required to match) appear incorrect. Should the subsections be numbered 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, and 1.2.4 rather than 1.2.1, 1.2.1.1, 1.2.1.2, 1.2.1.3?

Subsections have been renumbered to 1.2.1 ‐ 1.2.4

49 Page 67 of 73 L 1.5.1 The RFP requires offerors to “Use Table ES‐1, Offeror Summary, to demonstrate that all future work has been considered.”

Could the government clarify what it is requesting, and whether this instruction belongs in the Executive Summary (L Part B 1.1) versus the Management Plan (L Part B 1.5).

Yes , the Executive Summary Table 1 "Offeror Summary" can be used to demonstrate that the future work on TTS has been addressed and should be used in Section 1.1.1. Section

1.5.1 where the table is applicable again should reference back to Section 1.1.1.

50 Page 44 of 73 I DFAR

252.204‐7021 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL

CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENT (NOV 2020)

The RFP includes DFARS clause 252.204‐7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements. Per Interim Final Rule (DFARS Case 2019‐D041) – “Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements,” the DoD indicated that it was implementing a phased roll‐ out of CMMC, and that until September 30, 2025, the inclusion of clause 252.204‐7021 in solicitations or contracts would require approval by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S).

Can the Government provide clarity around its intent in including this CMMC requirement within the larger IDIQ, to include confirmation that its use has been approved by the USD(A&S)?

The Government has removed 252.204‐7021.

51 Page 1 of 73 Solicitation DoD Safe Only until 1200PM local 15 April 2021

Seeking additonal 2 weeks to the due date due to more comprehensive teaming and subcontracting requirements in the final RFP compared to draft RFP package and the additional DD2345 constraints on document distribution and control.

A two week extension has been granted. Proposals are now due by 29 April 2021 as noted on the SF33 block 9.

52 68 L 1.6 SB Utilization Strategy Please Confirm this is where LB contractors should include the Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plans per FAR Clause 52.219‐ 9 or if this is a separate requirement

SB Utilization Plan should include the SB subcontracting plan. It should be included in Volume 1 and does not have a page limitation.

53 68 L 1.6 SB Utilization Strategy Is there a page limitation for this section? No, this section should be included as an attachment in Volume 1

54 48 K All Section K Should Section K be included as part of our transmittal letter?

Yes, the completed & signed copy of the SF33 and supporting pages for Sections B‐K) should be completed and included as an attachment in Volume 1

55 59 L General N/A Should the Signed SF33 and any Amendments be included as part of our transmittal letter?

Yes, the completed & signed copy of the SF33 and supporting pages for Sections B‐K) should be completed and included as an attachment in Volume 1

56 65 L 1.1.3 The Offeror shall provide a summary of the past performance and systemic improvements that pertains to the tasks required by this solicitation for the Prime, JV team members, and those entities providing Key Person(s).

As there is only one key person associated with this solicitation, please confirm that past performance from subcontractors is permissable.

The Key Personnel should be employed by the Prime. Past Performance is required for the Prime and subcontractor as noted in the Solicitation.

57 71 M Part B 2.0

The Government will evaluate the demonstrated past performance of the Offeror (Prime entity) and, if applicable, its JV team members, and those entities (as defined in Section L) providing Key Person(s) (as identified in solicitation Section J, Attachment 2) in delivering quality products and services similar to the solicitation requirements.

As there is only one key person associated with this solicitation, please confirm that past performance from subcontractors is permissable.

The Key Personnel should be employed by the Prime. Past Performance is required for the Prime and subcontractor as noted in the Solicitation.

58 44 DAFRS Clause 252.204‐7021 (b) Is there a CMMC level requirement? The Government has removed 252.204‐7021.

68 1.6 Note 1

Small Business Subcontracting Plan Please clarify whether a small business who is submitting a proposal as a prime contractor is required to submit a SB Subcontracting Plan.

SB are not required to submit a SB subcontracting Plan. All Offerors (Large and Small Businesses) shall address their strategies for utilizing SB Concerns in the performance of this contract, whether as a JV, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. SB Offerors may meet this requirement using work they perform themselves and address their strategy as required in Section L, Part B, 1.6 of the soliciation

68 1.6

1.6 Small Business Utilization Strategy

Is the writeup for 1.6 SB Utilization Strategy to be submitted with Volume 1? If so, is there a page limit?

SB Utilization Plan should include the SB subcontracting plan. It should be included in Volume 1 and does not have a page limitation.

68 1.6 Note 1

1.6 Small Business Utilization Strategy Is the subcontracting plan a part of the Management Plan 15 page limit?

SB Utilization Plan should include the SB subcontracting plan. It should be included in Volume 1 and does not have a page limitation.

62 General Question Will there be any MAC awards specifically set aside for small business?

If two or more Small Businesses propose on a given Task/Delivery Order the Government will consider a set aside.