Question and Answers Revsion No.3.pdf

Question and Answers: Solicitation: W51AA1-25-Q-0024 TMDE Calibrations

Equipment Availability & Scheduling Vendor Question 1: Will all 13 pieces of equipment be available at the same time for calibration, or will we need to coordinate individual scheduling with the WIC POC?

Government Answer 1: Yes. All equipment will be available.

Vendor Question 2: What contingency plans are in place if some of the equipment is unavailable during the scheduled visit?

Government Answer 2: All equipment will be available. No need for contingency plans.

Vendor Question 3: Would there be any penalties or reductions in compensation if certain items are not available for calibration due to government actions?

Government Answer 3: All equipment will be available. No need for contingency plans.

Vendor Question 4: Can we complete all required calibrations in a single annual visit, or is multiple travel required?

Government Answer 4: Only a single annual visit is requested.

Vendor Question 5: If multiple visits are required, what is the expected frequency?

Government Answer 5: Only a single annual visit is requested.

Vendor Question 6: Will there be flexibility in scheduling to accommodate our availability and resource planning?

Government Answer 6: Yes. The Government is open to completing the effort on the vendor’s schedule.

Travel Requirements Vendor Question 7: Given that this contract is designated as mission-essential, would we be required to travel beyond the scheduled calibration visit for emergency responses, security exercises, or training requirements?

Government Answer 7: There would be would need to be at Tobyhanna outside of the one visit. No requirement to travel beyond the scheduled visit unless an unforeseen security issue comes up.

Security & Access Vendor Question 8: Will technicians be required to obtain a CAC for base access and enrollment in the ALERT! MWNS system? If not, will there be an alternative process for compliance?

Government Answer 8: Not required to get a CAC or sign up for the alert system.

Unplanned Visits & Cost Implications Vendor Question 9: If government-imposed restrictions (e.g., missing equipment, security delays, base closures) require us to make additional visits, will the government cover travel costs or allow schedule adjustments.

Government Answer 9: There would be no known reasons for this unless a serious security incident occurred.

If it does however occur, that guidance would be shared with the awardee at the time.

Training Requirements Vendor Question 10: Can mandatory training (I-WATCH, Antiterrorism Level I, OPSEC) be completed remotely before deployment, or is in-person training required on-site?

Government Answer 10: OPSEC can be remote (MS TEAMS) about an hour of training. .iWATCH and Antiterrorism training is in person or on MS TEAMS. Expected duration is 2 hours.

Vendor Question 11: Is this a base-level calibration is needed or accredited calibration instead?

Government Answer 11: OEM Specification calibration is being used. (The exact standards and procedures set by the Original Equipment manufacturer.)

Vendor Question 12: What level of calibration depth is required? Would you want a 4:1 ratio TUR? Would need to know this information before continuing.

Government Answer 12: 4:1 ratio or higher is acceptable. Need to ensure all devices for calibration are calibrated to OEM specifications or tolerances.

Vendor Question 13: There are programs they would like us to complete, such as the MWNS system and iWATCH programs. Would any program we need to complete cost anything on our end?

Government Answer 13: The MWNS and iWATCH are both free.