W50S7K-23-R-0006_RFI_2.pdf

RFQ Section RFQ Section Number RFQ Reference Question Answers SAM Description The solicitation number is "W50S7K-23-R-0006" and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the CRTC Commercial Internet Description Subscription.

Is this meant to say FY23 Exercise Southern Strike OPFOR Support? Yes, This is a typo and will be corrected on Amendment 2.

SAM Description, Basis for Award Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

In which volume or section should the offeror address this requirement (past performance, technical capabilities, or price)?

Technical Capabilities

SAM Description, Basis for Award The following factors will be used to evaluate the proposals: (1) Past Performance, (2) Technical Capabilities and (3) Price.

Would the Government like these evaluation factors in three separate volumes, or one volume with three separate sections?

Three Separate Volumes would suffice.

SAM Description, Basis for Award Submit no more than three (3) references for projects with similar scope/magnitude completed within the last 5 years. The references are to assist the Contracting Officer in the evaluation of past performance.

Is it five years from RFQ release or five years from proposal submission? 5 Years from RFQ Original release.

SAM Description, Basis for Award Submit no more than three (3) references for projects with similar scope/magnitude completed within the last 5 years. The references are to assist the Contracting Officer in the evaluation of past performance.

Are there any page limitations for the past performance references? Please limit to 10 pages.

PWS 1.3.3 1.3.3 Personnel shall be capable of operating a wide variety of specialized equipment and vehicles and to employ training weapons and explosive simulators in the execution as required by the CRTC XP and scenario scripts. The contractor shall be required to work irregular hours under high stress conditions sometimes associated with emergency situations.

Will the Government accept AK-47s as the OPFOR weapons vice M-4s because most scenario adversary countries utilize that weapon?

Yes, AK 47's are preferable

PWS 1.4.8 1.4.8 Operate pyrotechnic devices, threat simulation and other visual aids as the SSTK/OPFOR planner dictates. This will include ground burst simulators, flash and report hand thrown artillery replicators, RPG simulators, technical vehicles and other devices to replicate current theaters.

Would the Government accept .50 pneumatic simulators on technical vehicles and blank-firing AK-47s to fulfill the requirements?

Yes, as long as there is an effect when fired / detonated that will be acceptable.

PWS 1.4.11 1.4.11 Set in place various sensitive site exploitation equipment and/or props within the target areas as defined in the PWS and inventory/recover equipment and props left in the training area after each event.

What items are the contractor expected to provide? This will be worked through the units "white cell". The attachement that was provided outlined what type of SSE the unit was looking for (i.e pocket litter, maps, computers, cell phones)

PWS 1.5.2 1.5.2 Munitions. The Contractor shall provide weapons and munitions in accordance with attachment one (OPFOR roll up). Also have ground flash and burst simulation grenades, air machine that can produce mortar explosion sounds, RPG replicators, and PKM replicators.

Will the Government please provide an accurate count, location, and date for each of these items?

The amount of munitions required on each objective will depend on time on target. Locations and requirements are outlined on the excell spreadsheet that was provided with the PWS.

PWS 1.5.2 1.5.2 Munitions. The Contractor shall provide weapons and munitions in accordance with attachment one (OPFOR roll up). Also have ground flash and burst simulation grenades, air machine that can produce mortar explosion sounds, RPG replicators, and PKM replicators.

May the offeror use a pyro motor explosion sound instead of air machine so long as it produce the same explosion sound effects?

Yes, as long as there is an effect when fired / detonated that will be acceptable.

PWS 1.5.6 1.5.6 Two to four (2-4) vehicles per active operating area IAW script requirements. Other vehicles may vary depending on the scenario requirement from truck, sedan, van, etc.

Will the Government please provide the script/scenario requirements for this paragraph? This will be worked through the units "white cell". The attachement that was provided outlined what type of SSE the unit was looking for (i.e pocket litter, maps, computers, cell phones, technicals)

PWS 1.5.7 1.5.7 Site specific props. Contractor shall provide Site Exploitation equipment in accordance with attachment 1 (OPFOR roll up).

What SSE materials and props does the Government require for the exercise? This will be worked through the units "white cell". The attachement that was provided outlined what type of SSE the unit was looking for (i.e pocket litter, maps, computers, cell phones)

PWS 1.5.7 1.5.7 Site specific props. Contractor shall provide Site Exploitation equipment in accordance with attachment 1 (OPFOR roll up).

Will the Government be providing the OPFOR rollup mentioned? OPFOR requirement was provided in the excel spreadhsheet

PWS 4.3.1, 4.3.2 4.3.1 The SSTK 23 exercise shall require working an average of up to 8–12-hour increments from 15 - 28 April 2023…

4.3.2 Throughout the main execution of SSTK 23, contractor shall be required to provide 30 personnel to provide up to 12 hours of support from 15-24 April 2023...

What are the dates of the period of performance? The chart indicates role players are required on 13 April.

Exercise begins 13 April. We have one ground party conducting a training scenario on that day.

PWS 4.17 4.17 TRAVEL AND REIMBURSABLE COSTS. Separate CLINs will be established as follows to reimburse the contractor for allowable direct costs related to the performance of the contract requirements. Travel and performance at various locations is required. No military transport is available. Authorized commercial travel will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation.

The PWS indicates there will be a CLIN provided for travel. The bid sheet, however, only contains two CLINS (0001 for OPFOR Services and 0002 for Maritime Services). Will the Government be revising the bid sheet to include 0003 for Travel?

No. The travel and reimbusrable costs should be included in the overall price for each CLIN and this section will be removed.

PWS 4.3.2 4.3.2 Throughout the main execution of SSTK 23, contractor shall be required to provide 30 personnel to provide up to 12 hours of support from 15-24 April 2023.

The chart states that role players will be needed starting on 13 April.

Please clarify the dates role players will be needed. Will role players be needed starting on 13 April or 15 April?

13 April will be the start

PWS Chart Dates The following dates do not appear in the chart: 14 Apr, 16 Apr, and 28 Apr. Are role players required on those dates?

I do not see an OPFOR requirement for the 15TH. Support will be required on 16TH at camp Shelby. Exercise ends on the 27th so no requirement on the 28TH

PWS Chart 18-Apr CACTF (Camp Shelby) 1600-1800 SSE in the form of pocket litter on enemy. 1 x Armed Technical QRF w/2-3 armed enemy (to give the GFC something to direct assets toward). 1 x Contracted casualty with moulage (pre-staged on target) during middle/later portion of the mission for MEDEVAC.

With regard to moulage, what injuries does the Government desire to simulate? Is moulage to be provided by the contractor?

all moulage and simulated casualties (rescue Randy) are to be provided by the contractor.

PWS Chart 23-Apr

20TH

Al Asad(Camp Shelby) Small arms with tech

Please provide clarification. What duration of time are the 10 role players required? 1800-2300, this proved the hour on target prior to the mission execution

PWS Chart 25 or 26 April

308TH

Singing River Island or Port of GPT Maritime High Value Asset (HVA) Defense High Value Asset (HVA) simulating a military-contract merchant vessel will get underway from Gulfport, MS and transit outbound toward sea. PSU 308 boats will transport and insert a 6-9 member security team onboard HVA with blank-firing M240Bs. OPFOR boats (1X vessel 75' preferred) 2 X 25'-45' vessels will make a simulated attack on the target vessel to be repelled by boat escort and embarked security working in coordination. At a pre-determined point, boat escort will be discontinued and the HVA will continue under protection of embarked security team only. OPFOR boats will make a second simulated attack against the HVA to be repelled by the embarked security. After FINEX, boats will extract the embarked security team and RTB

Will the Government provide the PSU 308 boats or will the contractor? PSU 308 will be self sufficient on the boat requiremnent. Will need OPFOR and HVA provided by the contractor.

PWS Chart 25 or 26 April

308TH

Singing River Island or Port of GPT Maritime High Value Asset (HVA) Defense High Value Asset (HVA) simulating a military-contract merchant vessel will get underway from Gulfport, MS and transit outbound toward sea. PSU 308 boats will transport and insert a 6-9 member security team onboard HVA with blank-firing M240Bs. OPFOR boats (1X vessel 75' preferred) 2 X 25'-45' vessels will make a simulated attack on the target vessel to be repelled by boat escort and embarked security working in coordination. At a pre-determined point, boat escort will be discontinued and the HVA will continue under protection of embarked security team only. OPFOR boats will make a second simulated attack against the HVA to be repelled by the embarked security. After FINEX, boats will extract the embarked security team and RTB

Will the Government provide the 6–9 member security team on board or will the contractor? YES, the security team will be provided by the 308TH

PWS Chart 25 or 26 April

308TH

Singing River Island or Port of GPT Maritime High Value Asset (HVA) Defense High Value Asset (HVA) simulating a military-contract merchant vessel will get underway from Gulfport, MS and transit outbound toward sea. PSU 308 boats will transport and insert a 6-9 member security team onboard HVA with blank-firing M240Bs. OPFOR boats (1X vessel 75' preferred) 2 X 25'-45' vessels will make a simulated attack on the target vessel to be repelled by boat escort and embarked security working in coordination. At a pre-determined point, boat escort will be discontinued and the HVA will continue under protection of embarked security team only. OPFOR boats will make a second simulated attack against the HVA to be repelled by the embarked security. After FINEX, boats will extract the embarked security team and RTB

How many OPFOR boats are required? Is it three: one 75-foot boat and two 25- to 45-foot boats? Please clarify the number and scenario requirements.

Updated boat requirements have been updated in the PWS.

PWS Chart 25 or 26 April

308TH

Singing River Island or Port of GPT Maritime High Value Asset (HVA) Defense High Value Asset (HVA) simulating a military-contract merchant vessel will get underway from Gulfport, MS and transit outbound toward sea. PSU 308 boats will transport and insert a 6-9 member security team onboard HVA with blank-firing M240Bs. OPFOR boats (1X vessel 75' preferred) 2 X 25'-45' vessels will make a simulated attack on the target vessel to be repelled by boat escort and embarked security working in coordination. At a pre-determined point, boat escort will be discontinued and the HVA will continue under protection of embarked security team only. OPFOR boats will make a second simulated attack against the HVA to be repelled by the embarked security. After FINEX, boats will extract the embarked security team and RTB

Does the Government require any additional crew (besides a captain) for the vessels? No requirement other than OPFOR

PWS Chart and 1.4.10 1.4.10 Place and inflate mission required maritime targets up to a 30”x12”x21” pre-inflated storage size in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 35 miles directly south of the Port of Pascagoula, MS, scenarios for three days on separate dates to set a total of ten targets.

If a 75-foot boat is required for the scenario on the 25 or 26 of April, can the timing of the insertion of the targets be coordinated so that the same boat can serve as the OPFOR boat and the target servicing boat?

No requirement, misprint on PWS

General N/A N/A Are there any font size requirements for the proposal? Please limit font to nothing less than 11pt.

General N/A N/A Are there any page limitations associated with any of the evaluation factors (Past Performance, Technical Capabilities, and Price)?

Past performance 10 Pages; Technical 30 Pages, Price 1 Page (Bid Sheet)

PWS 1.1.1 Must transport up to 6 personnel to geographically separated locations in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 20 to 50 miles south of the Port of Pascagoula, MS, scenarios for 17-21 April on target from 1300 Local time to 1730 local time. These vessels will be targeted by military aircraft. Contractor will need to recover the downed pilots at the end of the mission set. The exercise will have a military body that rides on the main vessel and this individual will have a handheld radio with all the air players to ensure situational awareness of the contracted vessels. 19 and 21 April the vessel will have a handheld MANPAD on the vessel for use to target the airframes in the scenario. 26 April the contractor must take 15 personnel to two different sites between 20 and 50 miles of the coast MS Gulf Coast where designated by the scenario and the on-target time is 1300 local time and depart at 1730 local time.

The table on the PWS does not mention the 17-21 April regarding the first sentence above.

This seems to be a new requirement, correct? Do you require all three (3) vessels from 17-21 April (total of 5 days)?

This not a new requirement adjusted requirements and the Government will need all three (3) vessels from 17-21 April (total of 5 days)

PWS 1.1.1 Must transport up to 6 personnel to geographically separated locations in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 20 to 50 miles south of the Port of Pascagoula, MS, scenarios for 17-21 April on target from 1300 Local time to 1730 local time. These vessels will be targeted by military aircraft. Contractor will need to recover the downed pilots at the end of the mission set. The exercise will have a military body that rides on the main vessel and this individual will have a handheld radio with all the air players to ensure situational awareness of the contracted vessels. 19 and 21 April the vessel will have a handheld MANPAD on the vessel for use to target the airframes in the scenario. 26 April the contractor must take 15 personnel to two different sites between 20 and 50 miles of the coast MS Gulf Coast where designated by the scenario and the on-target time is 1300 local time and depart at 1730 local time.

Is the government providing the MANPAD? Is this for us/contractor to provide an INERT

MANPAD?

Government will provide MANPAD.

PWS 1.1.1 Must transport up to 6 personnel to geographically separated locations in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 20 to 50 miles south of the Port of Pascagoula, MS, scenarios for 17-21 April on target from 1300 Local time to 1730 local time. These vessels will be targeted by military aircraft. Contractor will need to recover the downed pilots at the end of the mission set. The exercise will have a military body that rides on the main vessel and this individual will have a handheld radio with all the air players to ensure situational awareness of the contracted vessels. 19 and 21 April the vessel will have a handheld MANPAD on the vessel for use to target the airframes in the scenario. 26 April the contractor must take 15 personnel to two different sites between 20 and 50 miles of the coast MS Gulf Coast where designated by the scenario and the on-target time is 1300 local time and depart at 1730 local time.

26 April is a repeat of the 17-21 April/1st sentence but for only one day, correct? Yes it is a repeat for one day only.

PWS 1.1.1 Must transport up to 6 personnel to geographically separated locations in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 20 to 50 miles south of the Port of Pascagoula, MS, scenarios for 17-21 April on target from 1300 Local time to 1730 local time. These vessels will be targeted by military aircraft. Contractor will need to recover the downed pilots at the end of the mission set. The exercise will have a military body that rides on the main vessel and this individual will have a handheld radio with all the air players to ensure situational awareness of the contracted vessels. 19 and 21 April the vessel will have a handheld MANPAD on the vessel for use to target the airframes in the scenario. 26 April the contractor must take 15 personnel to two different sites between 20 and 50 miles of the coast MS Gulf Coast where designated by the scenario and the on-target time is 1300 local time and depart at 1730 local time.

The table does not mention “15 personnel”. Is para. 1.1.1 or table is correct? Paragraph 1.1.1 is correct

PWS 1.1.1 Must transport up to 6 personnel to geographically separated locations in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 20 to 50 miles south of the Port of Pascagoula, MS, scenarios for 17-21 April on target from 1300 Local time to 1730 local time. These vessels will be targeted by military aircraft. Contractor will need to recover the downed pilots at the end of the mission set. The exercise will have a military body that rides on the main vessel and this individual will have a handheld radio with all the air players to ensure situational awareness of the contracted vessels. 19 and 21 April the vessel will have a handheld MANPAD on the vessel for use to target the airframes in the scenario. 26 April the contractor must take 15 personnel to two different sites between 20 and 50 miles of the coast MS Gulf Coast where designated by the scenario and the on-target time is 1300 local time and depart at 1730 local time.

Is this OPFOR or the “PSU 308 boats will transport and insert a 6‐9 member security team onboard HVA with blank ‐firing M240Bs.”?

The contractor provided vessel and OPFOR personnel will be required. PSU 308 boats are only for Government use.

PWS 1.1.1 Must transport up to 6 personnel to geographically separated locations in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 20 to 50 miles south of the Port of Pascagoula, MS, scenarios for 17-21 April on target from 1300 Local time to 1730 local time. These vessels will be targeted by military aircraft. Contractor will need to recover the downed pilots at the end of the mission set. The exercise will have a military body that rides on the main vessel and this individual will have a handheld radio with all the air players to ensure situational awareness of the contracted vessels. 19 and 21 April the vessel will have a handheld MANPAD on the vessel for use to target the airframes in the scenario. 26 April the contractor must take 15 personnel to two different sites between 20 and 50 miles of the coast MS Gulf Coast where designated by the scenario and the on-target time is 1300 local time and depart at 1730 local time.

In accordance Title 46 of the CFR, since we intend to have more than seven (7) pax on‐board, the vessel the customer requires must have a USCG certified Boat and USCG Licensed Boat Captain.

Para 1.1.1 will be reduced to 12 personnel. This time frame (on-target time is 1300 local time and depart at 1730 local time) is when the vessel is needed for the mission and doesn’t include transit time to get to and from the training location.