USWTR_IncII-III-Virtual_ PreSolicitation_and_Registration_.pdf

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division

Virtual Pre Solicitation Conference For

Undersea Warfare Training Range (USWTR) Increment II and III N6134021R000629 September 2020 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (EDT)

The USWTR Increment II/III Virtual Pre-Solicitation Conference presentation will be held 29 September 2020 at 1:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this virtual pre-solicitation conference is to ensure Offerors understand the Government’s requirements and the solicitation.

In addition to the Pre-Solicitation Conference, Offerors may request a 1-on-1 Meeting. Please note that 1-on-1 Meetings are for Offerors who intend to propose as a Prime and are limited to 30 minutes.

The Government will be using Microsoft Teams for the virtual Pre Solicitation Conference and 1-on-1 Meetings. Only the confirmed registered participants will receive emailed Invitations including links and connection instructions. The Government will notify Offerors of their one-on-one meeting time/day and offer a communications check-in prior to the Pre Solicitation Conference and 1-on-1 Meetings.

RSVP (Close of Business – 21 September 2020)

Offerors are required to RSVP by complete the Registration Form on the last page of this document and return it to tyronza.jeanlouis@navy.mil and andrea.gordon@navy.mil by close of business Monday, September 21, 2020. Each company is limited to three attendees and must provide name/phone/email information for each attendee in order to receive the Microsoft Teams Invite.

Solicitation Questions (25 September 2020 and 06 October 2020)

Offerors are encouraged to email questions about the USWTR Increment II/III slides to tyronza.jeanlouis@navy.mil and andrea.gordon@navy.mil by 3:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 25 September 2020 using the Q&A Excel form provided.

Offerors are responsible for informing the Government of any information that they view as proprietary and that should not be released. Additionally, Offerors should not include any proprietary information in questions for which they would like Government response, because the Government must try to provide a response that is available to all potential Offerors.

The Government will attempt to address questions during the conference. However, due to the virtual nature of this event, all questions may not be answered during the forum.

Any questions during the conference must also be submitted in writing by 06 October 2020. Please note that questions will be answered in writing and posted as an attachment to this announcement via beta.sam.gov after the Pre- Solicitation Conference

All questions shall be submitted via the excel spreadsheet.

Communications Check-in (TBD)

Attendees will be offered a communications check-in prior to the Pre-Solicitation Conference to ensure access to Teams is functioning properly.

Pre Solicitation Conference (September 29 2020)

Industry recordings are not permitted for the virtual Pre Solicitation Conference.

Attendees will have the option of joining teams via hyperlink (screen share and audio) or dial-in (Audio only). To join via hyperlink, copy the link provided by the Government in a browser (Google Chrome suggested) and using the browser to join as a guest. If the computer does not have microphone capability, please use the dial-in as well. To join via dial-in, call the phone number and use the access number provided by the Government.

Once your audio connection is established, please mute your phone or computer microphone. Once you join Teams, please ensure your video is turned off or disabled.

The General Session will start with welcome comments and then will move into confirmation of attendance. Due to the number of participants, please refrain from speaking unless you are confirming your attendance when your name is called. At the conclusion of attendance confirmation, the Government will move into the Pre Solicitation Conference Slide Presentation. So that all participants can hear the information clearly, please mute your lines during the presentation.

Questions will be answered during the Q&A session at the conclusion of the presentation in the order in which they were received as time allows. However, questions will be answered in writing by the Government, and the answers will be posted as an attachment to the USWTR Increment II & III opportunity Notice ID N6134021R0006 in beta.sam.gov after the Pre Solicitation Conference.

1-on-1 Meetings (Date TBD)

Industry recordings are not permitted for the virtual 1-on-1 Meeting.

Attendees will have the option of joining teams via hyperlink (screen share and audio) or dial-in (Audio only). To join via hyperlink, copy the link provided by the Government in a browser (Google Chrome suggested) and using the browser to join as a guest. If the computer does not have microphone capability, please use the dial-in additionally. To join via dial-in, call the phone number and use the access number provided by the Government.

Once your audio connection is established, please mute your phone or computer microphone. Once you join Teams, please ensure your video is turned off or disabled.

The 1-on-1 Meeting will start with Government welcome comments, introductions, and then will move into confirmation of attendance. When a participant speaks, please be sure to start by clearly announcing your name and title. Please refrain from speaking over another participant who is speaking. Wait until they have finished before adding your comments.

Registration Form for Virtual Pre Solicitation Conference For

Undersea Warfare Training Range (USWTR) Increment II and III N6134021R000629 September 2020 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (EDT)

Company Name:

Company Address:

Description of Business (include company division, sector of industry, primary business customer, etc):

Attendees (limit 3)

Last Name, First Name Email Address Phone Number

One-on-one requested: Yes or No Intend to propose as a Prime? Yes or No