Hydra-70_Draft_RFP_and_Industry_Day_Questions_and_Answers_5_April_2018.pdf

Hydra-70 Draft RFP and Industry Day Questions and Answers 5 April 2018 TrackingNo C Contractor Question C Govt Response

RFP00046-001

There appears to be a conflict in the address for delivery of the proposal between Section A-10 and L-

10. What is the correct address for submission of the proposal?

The correct address is in L10.

ACC Redstone Arsenal ATTN: Clarence Daniels / CCAM-TM-H

RFP: W31P4Q-17-R-0046

Joint Attack Munition Systems PO 3301 Zeus Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

RFP0046-002

The NSN and part number do not seem to match. The TDP provided is for P/N 13677296, but the NSN shows 13677286. What is the correct NSN and P/N call out for this CLIN? The correct P/N for NSN 1340-01-628-6510 is 13677286.

RFP0046-003

This NSN and part number do not seem to match. The TDP provided is for P/N 13677296, but the NSN shows 13677286. What is the correct NSN and P/N call out for this CLIN? The correct P/N for NSN 1340-01-628-6510 is 13677286.

RFP0046-004

This NSN and part number do not seem to match. The TDP provided is for P/N 13677296, but the NSN shows 13677286. What is the correct NSN and P/N call out for this CLIN? The correct P/N for NSN 1340-01-628-6510 is 13677296.

RFP0046-005 There appears to be a missing digit in the Part Number, what is the correct part number? The correct part number is 13677282.

RFP0046-006

The Guided Rocket NSN under CLIN 0033AA is 1340-01-361-0794 and the NSN under CLIN 0043AA is 1340-01-631-0794. Which is correct? The correct NSN is 1340-01-631-0794.

RFP0046-007

For the M439 Fuze the palletization Part Number 19-48-4116/80B does not seem to match the requirements in the fuze specification. Is the Palletization call out correct? Verified by JAMS technical that this palletization is correct.

RFP0046-008

For the Guided Rocket, Surface Attack AGR-20C with CFM Grain in M648 Container, should the palletization P/N 19-48-4231/60 apply rather than 19-48-4231/61? The palletization should be 19-48-4231/60 (for PA150).

RFP0046-009

For the M648 Unitized Container, should the palletization P/N 19-48-4231/60 apply rather than 19- 48-4231/61? The palletization should be 19-48-4231/60 (for PA150).

RFP0046-010

For the Guided Rocket, Surface Attack AGR-20C with GFM Grain in M648 Container, should the palletization P/N 19-48-4231/60 apply rather than 19-48-4231/61? The palletization should be 19-48-4231/60 (PA150).

RFP0046-011

This paragraph states that the “…deliveries shall commence at the later of eighteen (18) months after the beginning of the ordering period, or the month immediately following the latest scheduled delivery for that item.” By starting the delivery cycle at the beginning of the ordering period it will not allow the Government or the contractor to take advantage of the Cumulative Quantity Period (CQP) window> Should this instead state that deliveries shall commence at the later of eighteen (18) months after the end of the cumulative quantity period or the month immediately following the latest scheduled delivery for that item?

As discussed - Deliveries for each order is 18 months / 12 months, for a total of 30 months for each order placed.

RFP0046-012

In the list of requirements for each fiscal year, it appears that the requirement for MK90 Propellant Grain was omitted. Will the Government add MK90 Propellant Grain to the requirements under this paragraph? yes, it will be added.

RFP0046-013

The ordering periods in section H-11(B)(1) (DACA references b through e) do not appear to match the ordering period definition in Section B CLIN narratives (FY references). Which ordering period definition is correct?

The CLIN Narrative is correct.

Ordering period 1 will be from date of contract award through 30 Sep 2019.

Ordering period 2 will be from 01 Oct 2019 through 30 Sep 2020.

Ordering period 3 will be from 01 Oct 2020 through 30 Sep 2021.

Ordering period 4 will be from 01 Oct 2021 through 30 Sep 2022.

Ordering period 5 will be from 01 Oct 2022 through 30 Sep 2023.

RFP0046-014 Will the Government add FAR Clause 52.232.16 Progress payments for FFP hardware CLINs?

The Government does not anticipate Progress Payments for the FFP hardware CLINs. Contractor private contract financing is the Government's preference. After award, if requested by the Contractor and considered advantageous to the Government, Progress Payments may be negotiated into the contract.

RFP0046-015

Since this solicitation is a competitive procurement, FAR 52.215-12, Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data, does not seem to apply. Is the clause intended to be FAR 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications?

The Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data will be required for the task orders for Engineering Services. Since the Government will execute/place task orders against the basic contract for individual requirements, then each task order will be considered separate contract actions that will require certs for each action.

RFP0046-016

Will the Government add FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material and Material Safety Data, since Attachment 0009 requires list of Hazardous Material?

This clause will be reviewed to determine if it is applicable and will be incorporated at the release of the final RFP if it is applicable.

RFP0046-017

Will the Government add FAR 52.209-3, First Article Approval – Contractor Testing, since First Article Testing is a requirement of the Solicitation? This clause will be added to coincide with the references throughout the RFP.

RFP0046-018

The CLINs cited in the last paragraph of the FFP production items (CLIN0001AA through 0045AA) refer to CLINs 8019 through 8023. These CLINS do not appear in Section B. What are the correct CLIN references? The correct CLIN reference is CLIN 0046 and has been changed in the RFP.

RFP0046-019

The CLINs referenced in the CPFF evaluation (CLIN 9019, 9020, 9021, 9022, 9023) do not appear in Section B. What are the correct CLIN references?

The correct CLIN references for CPFF evaluation are ClIN 0047 Engineering Services Labor and CLIN 0048 Engineering Services ODCs and has been revised in the RFP.

RFP0046-020

Your slide states one (1) award, however you state on the same slide you want to increase competition for future contracts. How do you reconcile both statements if one (1) award?

This contract is 5 year IDIQ and will be bid as full and open competition in accordance with the Government's acquisition strategy.

RFP0046-021

What opportunities are there for Small Business? Is this a build to print program? Is there a chance to transition for small business and low rate production?

This contract is a TDP build to print program, any small business will be up to the prime contract. We do not plan to break out or make multiple awards.

RFP0046-022 Is there a target/goal for Small Business in this acquisition? The criterial for small business are in sections L&M of the RFP.

RFP0046-023 The timeline for this acquisition is Fiscal Year (FY) 19-23? That is correct.

RFP0046-024 Are the quantities on an annual basis or more?

This contract is an IDIQ contract, and the quantities will not be known from year to year. Attachment 0006 contains information related to min and max quantities per year

RFP0046-025

Are there certification requirements for Small Business? Such as quality assurance to include ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 certifications?

Yes there are certification requirements and are stipulated in the RFP. Any requirements need to be flowed down to suppliers and subcontractors. This information is also stated in Attachment 0003 Statement of Work.

RFP0046-026 Is there a specific NAICS code requirement that must be fulfilled?

This depends on the part number and what the item is. Section K-5 (a)(1) provides the small business standard and the NAICS code for this acquisition. Section L -12 Volume V Para (A) (1) provides the NAICS 332993.

RFP0046-027 Please reiterate the contract type for this acquisition.

This is an IDIQ contract. The hardware portion will be FFP excluding Mk90 Grain. Mk90 Grain is Cost No Fee. The Engineering Services portion is CPFF.

RFP0046-028

Production and CPFF, is the CPFF going to be used for research and development and engineering type of services?

These CLINs will be used for safety, reliability, and producibility which could include Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE).

RFP0046-029

We noticed the video had a rocket launcher and affects the next firing as well as fin deployment.

Does the fin affect the launch of the next rocket that is launched?

Product improvements will be initiated by the Government or whoever wins the prime. The Prime will determine how they manage the Engineering services portion of the contract.

RFP0046-030 Could we subcontract at a later date?

The decision would be up to the prime contractor as to whom or if they would team up with a subcontractor for this effort.

RFP0046-031 What is the process for modifying the TDP to include enhanced/advanced technologies in this RFP? Incorporation of improvements will be cut in as an Engineering Change Proposal (ECPs).

RFP0046-032 What is the final RFP date?

3rd Quarter Government Fiscal year is the estimated date. The Government reserves the right to release at a later time.

RFP0046-033

Does the RFP or contemplated allow the offeror to propose advanced technologies? Or does it state to propose to the TDP as is? Offerors will bid on the current TDP as it is.

RFP0046-034

Would the Government consider re-evaluating timelines for notification periods and approval periods for LAT test and reports?

The Government acknowledges there is a conflict with the Statement of Work and it will be revised to reflect FAR requirement prior to release.

RFP0046-035

We observed that there are CLINs for the M439 Fuze and selected new containers (M643, PA150, and PA151). Should the contractor prepare to price all Fuze and container variants? No. The contractor shall price the CLINs stipulated only.

RFP0046-036 Does the Government intend to buy these items (M439 Fuze and container variants) separately? Government expects pricing to be as stipulated in the solicitation for each CLIN.

RFP0046-037

Would the Government consider providing a sample task to develop the labor mix for Engineering Services?

Requires response from ACC and Pricing. The Government is evaluating different approaches at present.

RFP0046-038

Has the Government considered directing the Load, Assembly and Pack (LAP) work to Government Owned Contractor Operated facilities to achieve "Big Army" cost savings

The Government requires one complete system integrator, however the prime contractor has the discretion to determine how and where their items are Load Assembled and packed per contractual requirements. Please note Entry Gate Criteria must also be met.

RFP0046-039 Is your comment about entry gate criteria for the systems (prime) contractor?

The prime contractor shall determine where their LAP is performed which includes identified critical suppliers per Section L-12 Entry Gate Criteria in the draft RFP.

RFP0046-040 The Government is not going to direct where the LAP is done? LAP is to be performed per the requirements of the RFP.

RFP0046-041

Can the contractor qualify a second grain source as long as it meets the specs and then buy from that alternate source? Would that not be provided as GFM?

The Mk90 Grain sourcing will be determined prior to RFP release. CFM and GFMM Mk90 Grain CLINs are specifically identified in the RFP.

RFP0046-042 How is this procurement going to differ from the last procurement (2014)? This is an independent stand-alone solicitation and requirement.

RFP0046-043 What's the difference in the acquisition strategy since last time? This is an independent stand-alone solicitation and requirement.

RFP0046-044 What's different in current procurement than the previous procurement? This is an independent stand-alone solicitation and requirement.

RFP0046-045 Is there any way we can break out by warhead or rocket type, the budget? Mission requirements prevent accurate advanced determination of quantities for different variants.

RFP0046-046 Why is Grain GFM?

There is CFM grain as well as GFM grain CLINs. We have GFM grain for potential second source grain.

RFP0046-047

You say you want hardware and LAP cost broken out separately by CLIN type (warheads & rocket motors) and then we are going to combine and have CLIN price. Why do you need both hardware and LAP cost?

Each item has several different configurations and packaging options available. Pricing LAP separately ensures it is captured for all configurations.

RFP0046-048

For the CPFF labor CLINs labor hours are broken out. You want to know what the direct labor costs are for not only us but our suppliers. Why do you need direct labor and overhead broken out? And any other direct costs broken out? Why not just take the total labor hour rate?

Section L-12 VOLUME III - Cost/Price instructions are structured to ensure that the USG receives the offeror's proposal in a format that allows for cost realism to be performed in accordance with Section M-3.1.3 COST/PRICE FACTOR.

RFP0046-049 Is there going to be a Best and Final Offer (BAFO)?

The Government reserves the right to hold discussion and will decide if at final proposals if BAFO will be needed.

RFP0046-050 What areas are you looking to move performance improvement from the past acquisition?

Section M2 Basis for Contract Award of the draft RFP outlines the importance of the different factors for evaluation of proposals.

RFP0046-051 As we are going forward, what are you trying to get to and what areas would you like improved?

The areas that are important to the Government are outlined in Section M as well as in the Entry Gate Criteria of the RFP. Any potential Safety Reliability and Producibility Improvements would be defined after contract award through Engineering Services.

RFP0046-052

Will you be applying should cost methodology for proposal evaluation and the risk associated with a proposal that is really high or really low?

The Government will be utilizing analysis techniques as outlined in Section M-3.1.3 of the draft RFP and in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(I) as well as 15.404-1(b)(2)

RFP0046-053 Would the Government contemplate splitting the award to two prime contractors?

No, the Government is not considering splitting the contract award between two prime contractors.

(if deemed necessary, can provide reason why below) The Government requests one Prime Systems Integrator for the contract due to cumulative volume pricing will be more readily achieved along with less administrative and management burden managing one contract vs. multiple contracts.

RFP0046-054 What is in the LAP price? Is subcontractor cost included in the LAP cost? RFP language will be added to clarify what is included in the LAP cost.

Hydra-70 Q&As 5 April 2018