QA_9-20_24R0008_30JAN24.pdf

Military Sealift Command (MSC) MUTC BRM Simulator Systems Lease, Training & Tech Support Contract

Solicitation Number: N3220524R0008 Questions & Answers 9-20

9) Will each Simulator System (a system is assumed to be one (1) instructor, 1-2 Student workstation PCs) be operated separately from the others or is it anticipated that any or all six (6) systems engage in joint operations in a common location?

ANS: Each system shall be operated as a stand-alone system (See PWS Section 2.1.2).

10) How many simulator exercise scenarios are currently in active use within the training structure?

ANS: The instructors currently use approximately eight (8) simulations during the six (6) hours of scheduled training. UNREP exercises should be anticipated regularly because this is the primary practice request aboard ship. The other six (6) exercises are harbor approach complicated by case events.

11) Will the written courseware and exercise scenarios be supplied as GFI?

ANS: If the new simulation software is compatible with the simulation software installed on the current MSC Exportable BRM simulator systems, the training/exercise scenarios will be provided post contract awarding as GFI. Training/exercise scenarios are listed in Sections 12.5 and 12.6 of the PWS.

Current training/exercise scenarios include: T-AO UNREP Guide, T-AKE Port Approach Straits FF JUAN DA FUCA, T-AKE Anchor Dragging-Mayport, T-AO Port Approach Singapore Straits, T-AKE Traffic Challenge-Straits of Hormuz, T-AO UNREP Approach, T-AO Approach Convoy SUEZ (See PWS Section 12.5.10). Post contract award, the training/exercise scenarios will be locally updated/developed on version of the simulation software that is accepted in the final contract.

12) Will the government supply the Sperry/NG ECDIS-N as GFS along with technical documentation as GFI? If so, what version of ECDIS N is anticipated to be supplied?

ANS: No, the Government will not provide ECDIS-N software as GFI. Currently the out of date version ECDIS N E03.19 2018-09-25 C-MAP Version 6.0.5.494 is installed. The most up-to-date version available is required.

13) Which BCG radar products are currently in use?

ANS: WINNMEA2 Version 2.9.1.0 Copyright 2013-1019 BCG.

14) Performance Work Statement Section 2.3.2 states that calls received outside of support hours shall be responded to via phone or email within 12 hours from the date and time received. Section 20 states that the timeliness of the Call-in Tech support be 100% timely delivered within 18 hours of the assistance request. We respectfully request that the 12 hours in section 2.3.2 be changed to 18 hours to match section 20. This will also allow any tech support request that comes in outside the System Support Call-in hours shall be from the time frames of 06:00 through 14:30, Monday through Sunday Eastern Standard Time (EST) to be responded to during system support hours.

ANS: Performance Work Statement Section 2.3.2 has been changed to 18 hours.

15) Document Reference: Combined Synopsis Soliciation_N3220524R0008-0003, Page 2, Para. 7

Period of Performance for 6 Month Extension (FAR 52.217-9) in table is listed as "01 February 2029 - 30 June 2029." This is a 5 month period. Does the Government wish to revise this to 01 February 2029 - 31 July 2029?

ANS: Yes, the 6 Month Extension (FAR 52.217-9) in Para. 7 has been revised to 01 February 2029 - 31 July 2029.

16) Document Reference: Combined Synopsis Soliciation_N3220524R0008-0003, Page 16, Para. 2.1.4

Document states that "At no time shall less than one of the six leased simulator systems be in non-working condition." Does the Government wish to revise this to "At no time shall more than one of the six leased simulator systems be in non-working condition"?

ANS: Yes, Para. 2.1.4 has been revised to state, “At no time shall more than one of the six leased simulator systems be in non-working condition."

17) Document Reference: Combined Synopsis Soliciation_N3220524R0008-0003, Page 17, Para. 5

Period of Performance for 6 Month Extension (FAR 52.217-9) in table is listed as "01 February 2029 - 30 June 2029." This is a 5 month period. Does the Government wish to revise this to 01 February 2029 - 31 July 2029?

ANS: Yes, the 6 Month Extension (FAR 52.217-9) in Para. 5 has been revised to 01 February 2029 - 31 July 2029.

18) Document Reference: Attachment 4_Pricing Spreadsheet, Row 35

Period of Performance for 6 Month Extension (FAR 52.217-9) on line 35 is listed as "02/01/2029 - 08/31/2029." This is a 7 month period. Does the Government wish to revise this to 02/01/2029 - 07/31/2029?

ANS: Yes, the 6 Month Extension on line 35 of the Pricing Spreadsheet has been revised to 01 February 2029 - 31 July 2029 (See Attachment 4 – Pricing Spreadsheet (REV2).

19) Document Reference: Performance Work Statement 12.3. System Requirements/Specifications: Page 21, 12.3.4.

Please provide the name and version number for the Northrop Grumman Sperry E-CDIS – N that is required.

ANS: Currently the out of date version ECDIS N E03.19 2018-09-25 C-MAP Version 6.0.5.494 is installed. The current version available of the Northrop Grumman/Sperry ECDIS N is required (See PWS Section 12.3.4).

20) Document Reference: Performance Work Statement

Please confirm if a geographic database for the Columbia River Bar to the Vigor Shipyard is required. One of the specified scenarios requires this geographic area database.

ANS: Yes, a geographic database for the Columbia River Bar to the Vigor Shipyard is required (See PWS Section 12.6.2).