B07.01 Pre Industry ProjNet Responses_2026.07.30.pdf

This file is a Bid Inquiry Contractor Report documenting 49 contractor inquiries submitted during the Pre-HITS-UIII Industry Day for a federal contract opportunity. The report captures questions and government responses related to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for HITSU III dated May 21, 2026, Final Draft 1.1.

The inquiries address multiple contract dimensions across Operations, Cybersecurity, Contracting, Project Management, Information Management, and Architectural disciplines. Key topics include clarification on Help Desk Liaisons support levels; forklift operator certification requirements; local Navy DSRC Help Desk operating hours (determined to NOT require 24/7 coverage); Hardware, Software, and Facility Maintenance responsibilities divided among OEMs, third-party entities, and the contractor; HPC system administration and maintenance scope across multiple DSRCs; Cybersecurity requirements for zero intrusions on contractor-controlled systems; and configuration and change management responsibilities. Additional inquiries address Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC) scope (confirmed as within scope for enterprise-level efforts only, not local operations); authorized collaboration tools; Audio/Video support requirements; network engineering and administration role divisions; Special Access Program (SAP) environment support; Quality Control Plan submission timing; Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) accountability; staffing and labor categories; Economic Price Adjustment clauses (confirmed NOT included for FFP labor); and Bidders Library content for pricing estimation. The Government commits to releasing a Draft RFP within 45 days with a Bidders Library, two sample task orders, and formal solicitation materials to support proposal development. All inquiries have been closed with documented government responses provided by June 29, 2026.