Responses_to_Questions_for_First_Draft_RFP.pdf

Q No. Doc Doc Ref Question/Comments Answer/Response

1 CRDL A007

CDRL A007 -Technical Manuals – Will the government replace

Technical Manuals with COTS Manual with distribution statement A?

Yes. See revision to CDRL 0007.

2 CDRL A008

CDRL A008 –ECPs Future Design Changes - If the changes are categorized as a commercial change, how will the change be processed? Is it the intent of the government to change the distribution statement for all commercial changes?

The contractor is still required to let the Government know what is changing even if it is a commercial change. The changes will be processed by the government for concurrence and for record keeping. Changes will not be shared with other contractors and distribution statements will not be altered.

3 CDRL A008

Will waivers be granted for the interchangeability of components requirement for those components which do not change form, fit, or function, e.g. replacement of obsolete components?

The requests for waivers shall be submitted in IAW CDRL A008.

Each waiver will be reviewed and adjudicated independently on a case-by case basis.

4 PD Table 1

Page 18, Table 1 Note 4 - "% of usable target exposure and target arm height relative to the berm." Please clarify/update. It does not appear to be possible to achieve 90% of usable target exposure with targets defined in drawings 11829647 or 12002899 when taking into account the distance from the top target arm to the top of the berm as described in Table 1 Note 4. Assuming best case tolerances: Total target height of 22", 1.5" of the target in the target arm clamp and

2.75" between the top of the target arm and the top of the berm wall. 22"-1.5"= 20.5" (total usable target), 20.5"-2.75"= 17.75"

(amount of exposed target), (17.75/20.5)*100 = 86.5% (percent of exposed usable target.

The "90%" value has been removed from the table and the SITs, DTASITs, and MITs reference "Note 4" for Minimum % target visible from the firing line requirement.

5 PD Table 1

Does the language in note 4 of Table 1 permit the target arm for the

SIT, DTASIT, and MIT to enter the 15 degree down angle zone described in 3.2.9?

No. Note 4 includes 15 degrees. The target arm has to be below the 15 degree angle of fire.

6 PD Table 1

PD Table 1 – Why does the MIT have a target weight of 10 lbs? This is the weight of a DSIT silhouette. Does TACOM propose putting

Double silhouettes on a MIT?

The target weight has been revised to 5 lbs. See Table 1 in the PD for revision.

7 PD Table 1

Based on previous discussions, the acceleration distance was expected to be more than 7 feet, permitting lower torque motors to save cost. Is it possible to extend the acceleration distance to 8 or 9 feet?

Yes. The acceleration and deceleration distance has been increased to 8 ft. See PD revisions to Table 1.

8 PD Table 1

Table 1 - We first saw a requirement for a portable SIT and SAT with a SCU during ATSII on Grafenwoer. In that DOP, the weight was as it is stated in table 1, but the battery was excluded from that weight.

Is that change intentional? “…The total weight of the portable SIT, its self-contained unit, and all components required except for the battery(s), shall be 82 lbs or less. The total weight of the portable

SAT, its self-contained unit, and all components required except for the battery(s) and Target arms and clamps if they are easily detachable, shall be 328 lbs or less. Stabilizers to be detachable and separately transportable then excluded from weight.”

Table 1 of the PD has been revised to exclude the batteries from the weight. See Table 1 in the PD for revision.

9 PD Table 1 Table 1 - Will the Government please modify the tolerance for MIT speed to accommodate a tolerance of +/-2MPH?

No.

10 PD Table 1 Table 1 – Will the Government please reduce the cycles per hour for the MAT to 8 cycles per hour?

The MAT cycle per hour rate has been revised to 8 cycles per hour. See Table 1 in the PD for revision.

11 PD Table 1

Table 1 - The minimum acceptable top speed for a MAT has increased from 15.5MPH to 19MPH. Will the Government please modify the tolerance for MAT speed to accommodate a tolerance of

17 +/-2MPH?

No.

12 PD

Table 1 &

3.3.3.1.9

PD Table 1 – MAT cycle rate of 12 cycles per hour – that is one cycle per 5 minutes. Are we assuming a 350 meter track? Current MAT tests are within 7 minutes. There is no specific section that defines a

MAT cycle test, but a combination mover cycle test in 3.3.3.1.9 – please be more detailed in requirements of the MAT cycle test

(steps, length of track, minutes per test, etc.).

The MAT cycle per hour rate has been revised to 8 cycles per hour. See Table 1 in the PD for revision.

13 PD 3.2.1.3

3.2.1.3 - Surge Protection for TDP/MTDP- It would appear that the government has a particular surge suppression device in mind. Will the Government please supply the make and model?

No.

14 PD & SOW 3.2.1.3 & C.3.7

PD 3.2.1.3 and SOL C.3.7 – Down range Surge suppression – We interpret this as the target equipment supplier will now be required to supply all downrange surge suppression hardware for all M/TDP panels – unless it is provided at the range – will each DOP indicate whether surge suppression will be provided at the range, or are we to assume we must be prepared to provide this hardware?

The contractor shall provide surge suppression unless otherwise specified by the individual RFDOP narrative or the drawings.

15 PD

3.2.2.1.1.1.-

3.2.2.1.1.9

3.2.2.1.1.1- 3.2.2.1.1.9 – Generator Requirements- Will the

Government please confirm that these apply to free standing generators used for supplemental power?

Some requirements have been excluded when the generator is used as an on board generator for a MIT/MAT. See revisions to

PD sections 3.2.2.1.1.5, 3.2.2.1.1.7, & 3.2.2.1.1.8.

16 PD 3.2.2.3

3.2.2.3 - "Battery powered devices. Batteries shall be rated for 70 amp hrs (AH) or greater." For moving targets that utilize internal batteries with size restrictions will different voltage and amp power ratings be accepted as long as it meets operational requirements?

See reference 3.2.2.3.1 "sized to support the operations capability

(see Table 1).

The section has been changed to allow the contractor to determine battery sizing in order to meet operational requirements. See revisions to PD section 3.2.2.3.

17 PD 3.2.2.3

PD 3.2.2.3 - States 70 AH or greater battery for any battery powered device – then 3.2.2.3.1 states to Size the battery to support the operational capacity of devices to meet the requirements of table 1. These two sections conflict, please clarify.

The section has been changed to allow the contractor to determine battery sizing in order to meet operational requirements. See revisions to PD section 3.2.2.3.

18 PD 3.2.2.3

3.2.2.3 - Battery powered devices- Will the Government confirm that it is acceptable to provide a battery smaller than 70Ah if the requirements of Table 1 are met?

The section has been changed to allow the contractor to determine battery sizing in order to meet operational requirements. See revisions to PD section 3.2.2.3.

19 PD 3.2.2.3.1.

3.2.2.3.1 - Will the Government confirm that the intention is to utilize a separate battery for Thermals on Portable (or DC) ranges?

The contractor has to determine battery sizing and quantity based on the individual RFDOP requirements. The exclusion for stationary targets has been removed. See revisions to PD section

3.2.2.3.1.

20 PD 3.2.2.3.3.1

3.1.1.2.3.1 Battery Charging. Description states: “Limit Voltage to no more than 14.7 volts and no less than 13.8 volts at 68 degrees

Fahrenheit (F)”. Question: If nominal full voltage of the battery would be 12 volts and 30% of full voltage would then be 8 volts, correct? Our battery charging station (BCS) charges a AGM battery to between 14.7 and 13.8 volts and will not charge a battery when the voltage drops below 8 volts, is this acceptable? Our battery charging station displays the battery as “Bad” if the voltage drops below 8 volts, would this be acceptable?

The Government assumes that the reference was to PD Section

3.2.2.3.3.1, since there is no section 3.1.1.2.3.1 in the PD. This section has been altered to describe a per cell float charge. See revisions to PD section 3.2.2.3.3.1.

21 PD 3.2.3

3.2.3 - "Range start up/shut down." - Is there an exception to moving targets in reference to "All downrange targetry devices shall not be negatively affected by turning on/shutting down the range by way of the central power switch." Battery powered moving targets will remain on and batteries will be negatively affected with no charging for extended periods.

There isn't an exception for moving targets. As long as the device is not damaged when the power is shut off, the requirement is met.

22 PD 3.2.4

3.2.4 - "The method of addressing downrange targetry devices shall be such that swapping/replacing of targetry devices does not require programmed scenarios to be altered." This is not a current possibility with TRACR.

Yes, TRACR does handle the swapping of targets without having to alter preprogrammed scenarios.

23 PD 3.2.5

PD 3.2.5 – States TDP/MTDP panels states to use RJ45 quarter turn bayonet MIL-C-26482 connectors – which is typically used on TM’s.

It also states 2 connectors for an FD box (If it is present). Please clarify this section and be more specific as to connectors on the TM and the TDP/MTDP. I believe the intent for the TDP/MTDP enclosures is to use the flip lid design, not ¼ turn twist-lock.

Receptacles on the TDP/MTDPs have been changed to the flip lid as a requirement. See revisions to PD section 3.2.5.

24 PD 3.2.5

PD 3.2.5 – Are we supposed to manufacture a 2 port cover plate for a FD box? Or is there a specific part number the government can reference? Why are we required to install two RJ-45 connectors per

FD box, (or in the side of the TDP/MTDP if no FD box is present)?

Contractors can choose to make or buy. FD Box covers are commercially available with cable interfaces. See revisions to PD section 3.2.5 for clarity on the number of connectors required on the FD box by range type. Two RJ-45 connectors would be needed for SAT emplacements that require a SAT and a network

BES to be controlled in the same emplacement.

25 PD 3.2.5

PD 3.2.5 – Our understanding is that every TM emplacement will require 2 each RJ-45 connectors in the FD box or on the side of the

M/TDP enclosure. This also means 2 Ethernet patch cords, 2 surge suppressors and 2 copper ports per emplacement on a network switch/router. Please clarify if this is the intent. This will add cost to each emplacement for an extra RJ-45 port that may never be used.

Please clarify.

See revisions to PD section 3.2.5 for clarity on the number of connectors required on the FD box by range type.

26 PD 3.2.12

PD 3.2.12 – Why are we required to guarantee a 3 year service life on batteries when all COTS batteries manufacturers state 24 month service life? Vendors will be forced to raise prices to cover replacement batteries with no real benefit to the government.

The section has been changed to exclude batteries. See revisions to PD section 3.2.12. Also, Section I.1 has been changed to require batteries have a 1 year warranty.

27 PD 3.2.15.3

3.2.15.3 Labels - Will the Government please change the

requirement to read “Targetry device ports shall be labeled. All switches shall be labeled by their function/status. Labels shall be legible and shall remain in place for 15 years.” In an effort to provide efficiency and cost savings to the Government, we recommend that the cables not be labeled, as they are designed in such a manner that does not allow them to be plugged into an incorrect port.

No.

28 PD 3.2.16

3.2.16 - "MTDP/TDPs are not considered climate controlled". Can this be interpreted as MTDP/TDPs are not considered

TEMPERATURE controlled but will provide water and dust protection?

Yes. A provision has been added to clarify environmental requirements for equipment installed in the TDPs/MTDPs. See revisions to PD section 3.2.16.

29 PD 3.2.16.9.6

PD 3.2.16.9.6 – Water pressure = 40 lbs/sq-ft water pressure. How is this to be interpreted? Is this a wash-down situation, from the side of the TM, or the top of the TM? What duration? How will this be tested or validated?

Reference the header section of 3.2.16.9 that describes the requirement to test IAW "MIL-STD-810G, Method 506.5, Procedure I using the following:.."

3.2.16.9.6 is a subsection to that requirement describing a specific parameter for this contract in addition to the MIL-STD-

810G testing requirements that are also required. The wash down, duration, and test criteria are all defined within MIL-STD-

810G, Method 506.5, procedure I and the subsections of the PD.

30 PD 3.2.19

3.2.19 Workmanship - Will the government remove the statement

“Fasteners shall be tightened to specific torque settings as described in the associated technical manual for each targetry device” and replace with “fasteners that require a specific torque specification shall be described in the associated technical manual for each targetry device”?

Yes. See revision to PD section 3.2.19.

31 PD 3.3.1.4.5

3.3.1.4.5 - "Status of attached simulator working/not working (if a simulator is off then a not working response shall be returned) and firing/not firing (except for the MFS)." Only attached simulator defined in section 3.2.2.1.2 is the MFS which is an exception to this section, please define what simulators that this statement would apply to.

The referenced section (3.3.1.4.5) has been removed from the

PD.

32 PD 3.3.1.4.5

PD 3.3.1.4.5 – Status of attached simulator working/not working.

Please clarify what simulators this refers to (BES, SES, MILES, LTID)

Not all simulators have status monitoring capabilities.

The referenced section (3.3.1.4.5) has been removed from the

PD.

33 PD 3.3.1.5

3.3.1.5 - Stability – states that TMs not be damaged by wind gusts over 35. Will the Government please provide the upper bound?

Please remember to include force and time (e.g. 36 MPH/ 1sec).

The requirement: "TMs shall be designed so that they are not permanently damaged by wind gust higher than 35 mph." has been removed. See revisions to PD section 3.3.1.5.

34 PD 3.3.1.8

PD 3.3.1.8 – Thermals for TM’s. It is not clearly stated if Thermals will be 120 Volt AC or if DC thermals will be used. Please clarify/specify a voltage for Thermals.

There will be AC and DC thermal interface and power requirements as part of this procurement. This PD section has been altered, and SOW section C.3.9.13.1 & 2 have been added, to clarify the thermal and thermal interface requirements. See revisions to PD section 3.3.1.8 and SOW additions C.3.9.13.1 and

C.3.9.13.2 for more detail.

35 PD 3.3.1.10.7

3.3.1.10.7 - TRACR Conflict "Detect and score a hit any time a portion of the target is exposed to any designated firing position on the range."

The revisions to PD section 3.3.1.10.7 are no longer in conflict with PD section 3.3.1.10.8. FASIT ICDs are planned to be updated prior to ATS III final RFP release to define this capability.

36 PD 3.3.1.10.8

3.3.1.10.8 - "Ignoring hits if the scenario or the step has timed out."

Conflict with 3.3.1.10.7 when using TRACR. Target doesn't know if it is in a scenario or when a step has timed out. Not possible with current FASIT ICD to achieve both 3.3.1.10.7-8 while using TRACR.

FASIT ICDs are planned to be updated prior to ATS III final RFP release to define this capability.

37 PD 3.3.1.10.8

3.3.1.10.8 - Ignore hits in the event of scenario timeout – The only part of the system that is aware of the scenario is the Range Control

Software. As such, we believe that this is a SW (Range Controller) requirement vs a targetry requirement. It is also understood that when a scenario “times out”, TRACR will conceal the target, so the only hits it would take would be as it was concealing. However, in the event that another condition exists, please note that if a hit/kill behavior is set (e.g.: fall when hit) that would reside locally with the target and it would react accordingly since the TM isn’t aware of the scenario timeout. Will the Government please confirm that this is a software requirement and not a targetry requirement?

TRACR/FASIT ICDs will be updated to be able to accomplish this requirement. The targetry contractor will be required to interface with the updated ICDs.

38 PD 3.3.2.1.2

Is it permissible to deliver a pair of SITs in place of a DTASIT that are grouped in TRACR to meet the operational need of the DTASIT?

No.

39 PD 3.3.2.1.3.6

Section 3.3.2.1.3.6 SIT/DTASIT cycle - Will the Government please remove the requirement of turning the thermal on and off because

TRACR isn't able to control thermals in a scenario?

FASIT ICDs are planned to be updated prior to ATS III final RFP release to define this capability.

40 PD 3.3.3.1.2.5

3.3.3.1.2.5 - "Thermal on/off" Thermal on/off status not currently supported/defined in FASIT ICD. Please clarify/update.

FASIT ICDs are planned to be updated prior to ATS III final RFP release to define this capability.

41 PD 3.3.3.1.2.6

3.3.3.1.2.6 - "Moving TM is Charging" Charging status not currently supported/defined in FASIT ICD. Please clarify/update.

FASIT ICDs are planned to be updated prior to ATS III final RFP release to define this capability.

42 PD

3.3.3.1.2.5-

3.3.3.1.2.7

Sections 3.3.3.1.2.5-3.3.3.1.2.7 Mover operational status - These were previously un-supported by TRACR or FASIT PD ICD 1.1. Will new TRACR and FASIT ICD versions support this? When will these new versions be available?

FASIT ICDs are planned to be updated prior to ATS III final RFP release to define this capability.

43 PD 3.3.3.1.6

3.3.3.1.6 - "TMs shall be 9 ¾" by 18 ¾" Can the Government provide rational for the requirement of a 9 ¾" x 18 ¾" space for mounting the LTID (LTIE dimensions are only 11"x4"x7"). Would it be acceptable for the LTID/LTIE to be attached to Moving TMs as long as 1) the LTID/LTIE is secure during all movement described in Table

1 and 2) the LTIE is protected from projectile and incidental damage?

The dimensional requirements of the available space have been removed in the revision to section 3.3.3.1.6. Even though the range personnel will be responsible for mounting the actual

LTID/LTIE. Yes, a mounting provision is required and that mounting provision shall ensure the LTIE is protected from projectiles and incidental damage. See revisions to PD section

3.3.3.1.6.

44 PD 3.3.3.1.6

Section 3.3.3.1.6 MILES Laser Target Interface Device (LTID)

Mounting- The current LTID "ammo can is much smaller (4" x 10"), does the government intend a new, larger device (9 ¾” by 18 ¾”)?

The dimensional requirements of the available space have been removed in the revision to section 3.3.3.1.6. Even though the range personnel will be responsible for mounting the actual

LTID/LTIE. Yes, a mounting provision is required and that mounting provision shall ensure the LTIE is protected from projectiles and incidental damage. See revisions to PD section

3.3.3.1.6.

45 PD 3.3.3.1.9.4

3.3.3.1.9.4 - "After the target is raised, signal BES to fire (MAT only)"

Is this referring to a tethered or network BES. Please clarify/update.

Per the updated section C.3.9.14, "MATs shall fire a networked

BES unless otherwise specified." The setup required will be dependent on the type of BES available on the range and will be defined in the RFDOPs.

46 PD 3.3.3.1.9.6

3.3.3.1.9.6 - "Change speeds to 20 mph (MAT only)" Can the

Government define when the speed change will occur by track location?

The Government cannot specifically define track locations when speed changes will be required by the user. This will be user defined based on training needs.

47 PD 3.3.3.2

PD 3.3.3.2 – Please clarify if TACOM expects/requires ALL SIT lifters to be interchangeable with a MIT Lifting unit, or is this a generic statement? (MIT LU are required to run off batteries that travel with the MIT carriage) Typical SIT units operate off berm 120volt AC power. This will require an inverter on the MIT, large enough to power the thermal (if AC) as well as the MIT LU. (will impact cost)

The requirement for the SIT to be the MIT LU has been removed. See revisions to PD section 3.3.3.2.

48 PD 3.3.3.2.1

PD 3.3.3.2.1 – Please verify our MIT track can be any shape the manufacturer designs, and are not required to use diamond shaped rail with male/female interlocking joints?

Per PD section 3.3.3.2.1, MIT track is contractor defined.

Standard rail shape requirements do not exist.

49 PD 3.3.3.4.1

What is the meaning and intent of the 3D area of the self-contained unit and the self-contained unit itself in 3.3.3.4.1?

The self-contained unit is what the TM and all its' ancillary equipment shall fit within. All pieces of the unit are shipped/deployed together. Portable devices will not have emplacements to bolt the targetry devices into, therefore: "The self-contained unit shall stabilize the TM and its associated components to allow them to meet their operational requirements when placed on unimproved (3% or less slope) ground and in winds up to 35 mph."

50 PD 3.3.3.4.2

3.3.3.4.2 - Portable SIT/DTASIT/SAT stabilizer- This requirement states that the Self Contained Unit shall stabilize the TM. Based on conversations at the FASIT Users group in December 2015, can it be assumed that this can be achieved by providing “pockets” or mounting provisions for timber (e.g. 2x4, 4x4) stabilizers?

Timber is not allowed to be used for stabilization. See revisions to PD section 3.3.3.4.2 for updates requiring the use of stainless steel.

51 PD 3.3.3.4.2

3.3.3.4.2 - Portable SIT/DTASIT/SAT stabilizer- It is noted that if a

DTA SIT with two target heads were to fit within the 3D perimeter of the SCU and allow room for mounting both silhouettes without hitting that SCU, this would necessitate a very large footprint

(approx. 4ft wide). Will the Government allow for a removable target head that didn’t have to be within the 3D perimeter?

The referenced PD section (3.3.3.4.2) has been removed; please see revised PD.

52 PD 3.4.2.7

Does the requirement for a distinct on-off between flashes apply to only flashes during single fire mode and between burst during automatic fire mode, i.e. the on off requirement does not apply during a burst on an automatic fire mode?

The distinct "on-off" applies to both modes.

53 PD

3.5.2 &

Appendix G

3.1.1.1 & 3.1.1.2 IMS and IMKZT target. I have reviewed the sketch of the IMS/IMKZT target and question if the target will react when hit by a .556mm round because of the counterbalance weight. I have attached some marketing literature showing Company XX

IMS/IMKZT “Iron Maiden” target and have provided these targets to

Fort Benning and elsewhere. Question: Does the IMS/IMKZT target need to be supplied like the sketch provided in the ATS III literature?

The sketch in Appendix G is just an example. The government will allow all designs that fully meet the minimum requirements.

54 PD 3.5.3.1

3.1.2.1 KD Lifting Capabilities. Description states: “The total lift weight of the KD lifter components and target to be raised shall be no more than 30 Lbs. to the operator”. Company XX KD Lifting force is 5 to 7 ½ Lbs. to get the load moving without a target frame installed. Is the 30 Lbs. with the target installed? Also, we have checked another model and the lifting force without a target frame installed is 30 to 35 Lbs. is this heavier force acceptable?

The Government assumes that the reference was to PD Section

3.5.3.1, since there is no section 3.1.2.1 in the PD. The weight limit has been adjusted. See revisions to PD section 3.5.3.1.

55 PD 3.6

3.6 Control Systems - The link is not valid Caution-

http://disa.mil/Services/Network-

Services/~/media/Files/DISA/Services/UC-CO/APL-

Process/STIG_Questionnaire.pdf.

The STIG hyperlink has been updated in PD Section 3.6.

56 PD 3.6

Section 3.6 - Control Systems - The link supplied does not work.

What is the process for obtaining SOTA/IA certification for an RCS and VMS?

The STIG hyperlink has been updated in PD Section 3.6. The process is described in DoDI 8510.01. See revisions to PD section

3.6 for associated updates and revisions.

57 PD 3.6.1

3.6.1 - Range control system (RCS) - What is meant by “network input/output audio modules”? Will the Government confirm that these are microphones and speakers?

See revisions to PD section 3.6.1 as "audio modules" has been removed.

58 PD 3.6.3.1.9

3.6.3.1.9 - References a DVD recorder- Is this intended to be a Digital

Video Recorder (DVR) built into the PC? Is this required for systems without VMS? If so, why burden the RCC machine with this?

See revisions to PD section 3.6.3.1.9 as the internal digital video disk (DVD) recorder is now only required on the VCC.

59 PD 3.6.3.1.9

Section 3.6.3.1.9 Computer requirements - Please provide the specification for VMS Computer and DVD Recorder (if it’s a separate device in the Riptide contract)? Will Riptide be contracted separately to provide VMS systems and if so will the contractor be informed via the RFDOP?

The requirements for the VMS Computer (VCC) are listed throughout the subsections of PD Section 3.6.3.1. PD Section

3.6.3.1.9 also defines the minimum requirements for the DVD recorder. The RFDOP will define whether the targetry contractor is required to provide the VCC or if the targetry contractor is required to interface with TRACR Suite. See Section C.3.9.12 defining the option of the VCC and RCC to GFE or contractor provided based on RFDOP requirements.

60 PD 3.6.4.1.14.2

3.6.4.1.14.2 - HDI Power Requirements – Will the Government please provide the intended reference?

Section 3.6.4.1.14.2 addressing HDI power requirements has been removed since the requirements are addressed in PD section 3.6.4.5.

61 PD 3.6.4.1.10

Section 3.6.4.1.10 HHC data retention- Is the following acceptable?

This is a standard function of Windows 7/8/10: Caution-https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/300044 < Caution-https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/300044 >

"When the computer begins to get low on disk space, you receive a pop-out balloon warning in the System Tray (Systray), alerting you that your computer is running low, or is out of, disk space, as the thresholds are approached."

Yes. The sentence in PD section 3.6.4.1.10: "The HHC shall display a warning when the data storage is 90% to 100% full."

has been removed to eliminate conflicts.

62 Solicitation Attachment

ATT 0012 – Price Evaluation Sheet CLIN 034X – TRACR Adapter

Interface – please clarify a detailed description of this CLIN – Will this be required only for existing range upgrades? No mention of

TRACR adapter interface in PD or Section C.

The contractor will be required to determine how to interface between TRACR and data communication for the range. Section

C.3.1 has been revised to define that requirement.

63 Solicitation Attachment

ATT 0012 – Price Evaluation Sheet CLIN 040X – Fiber Interface – please clarify a detailed description of this CLIN – How many In/Out ports, Copper output ports, etc. Are these items expected for MTDP panels only?

It will be up to the contractor to determine in/out ports based on the drawings for the range. The Government will no longer define the Fiber Interface outputs as separate CLINs.

64 Solicitation Attachment

ATT 0012 – Price Evaluation Sheet CLIN 017X and 018X – Sound

Effects Simulators (HW and RF) – There are no descriptions in the PD or SOL, but pricing is required?

The SES requirement has been removed from ATS III

65 Solicitation Clause I-19 - Audit & Records – Negotiations - Because this is a competitive acquisition, which ALT applies, I or II?

Clause 52.215-2 was removed from the ATS III RFP.

66 Solicitation Clause I-133 - Small Business Subcontracting - FAR 52.219-9 OCT 2014 updated the threshold to $700,000.

{ERROR NOTED} Clause 52.219-9 has been updated to the correct thresholds of $700,000.

67 Solicitation Clause

F-10 (c) - Exhibit Line Number 0041–0045, 0191–0195, 0201-0205, 0211-0215, 0231-0235, 0241-0245, 0341-0345, 0381-0385, 0391-

0395, 0401-0405. Will the Government please remove these items from the list of items requiring UID? It is not practical to apply this requirement to these items.

Yes. RFP clause 252.211-7003 has been updated to reflect current IUID requirements on CLINs 0011-0015 and 0221-0225.

68 Solicitation Clause

FBO Website -FBO Classification - It seems this solicitation is partially housed in two locations within the FBO website. Will the government please correct?

The Government will have the final ATS III RFP housed in one location within FBO.

69 Solicitation Clause

Page 273 – 312 – PADDS ERRATA SHEETS– Most of the requirements/clauses listed in the errata are identical to the requirements/clauses listed on the continuation sheets of the SF33.

Will the government please remove any requirements and/or clauses that are identical?

It was not the Government's intent to release the PADDS

ERRATA SHEETS with the draft RFP. The Government will ensure that these pages are not included in the release of the final RFP.

These pages are just intended for internal use only.

70 Solicitation Clause

D-1 (e) (2) - Packaging Requirements (Commercial) – Because of personnel safety concerns, equipment weight, and equipment dimensions the requirement to stack 10 feet high is not recommended for all shipping containers. Please remove the requirement to stack 10 feet high.

No.

71 Solicitation Clause

52.228-4500 TACOM – REQUIRED INSURANCE (NOV/1993): Will the

Government please include the following 52.228-4500 TACOM –

REQUIRED INSURANCE (NOV/1993)?

No. The Government no longer utilizes clause 52.228-4500.

72 Solicitation Clause

Section C-2 – Is this training required only for personnel that require access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access? Will the

Government please provide a working link to the iWATCH training?

Yes, this training is required only for personnel that require access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access.

The currently provided link works, but often is blocked for different web browsers. Go to Tools in the menu and from the drop down select Compatability View Settings and add the website. If that doesn't resolve the issue, please contact the

Government at the time when the training is required and

Government will assist with obtaining access.

73 Solicitation Clause

Will standard, non-combo DD250s be permissible for those contractors with systems which directly interface with WAWF and

DFAS for automated payment processing of approved DD250s?

The Government requires combo DD250's for all delivery orders issued against the base contract(s).

74 Solicitation Clause

Section C-4 - Will the Government please support and/or sponsor vendors in obtaining easier access to federally controlled facilities such as US Army and National Guard Installations in support of the

ATS III program?

If the contractor is experiencing difficulties with obtaining access to the installation, please contact the Contracting Officer's

Representative.

75 Solicitation Clause

Section C-5 - Will the Government be providing coordination and specific direction on this requirement as Delivery Orders are issued that will require personnel to travel overseas?

The appropriate training for overseas requirements will be communicated at the RFDOP level.

76 Solicitation Clause

Section C-6 – Is this training required only for personnel that require access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access?

The training is required for anyone obtaining access to an Army installation.

77 Solicitation Clause D-1 (g) (1) Marking - Will the Government please remove this requirement?

No.

78 Solicitation CLIN

Page 17 - On line 0042 of second operating year the Double Target

Arm, is it the Governments intent to continue the SIT and DTASIT to be two different Target types.

The Government's intent is to purchase a Double Target Arm for the SIT device, therefore the Government will purchase a SIT and a Double Target Arm when a DTASIT is required.

79 Solicitation CLIN

CLIN 017X and 018X are for SES, however the Performance

Description does not include requirements pertaining to the SES.

Will the Government please provide direction?

The SES requirement has been removed from ATS III.

80 Solicitation CLIN

Page 26 - On line 0071 MIT LU listed as separate item than SIT.

However in 3.3.3.2 of the PD, it states the SIT shall be used as a MIT lifting unit. It would help industry to keep these items as two separate parts.

The requirement for the SIT to be the MIT LU has been removed.

See PD section 3.3.3.2 for revision.

81 Solicitation A.8 A8 - Will prices provided for Attachment 0015 be treated as ceiling prices?

Attachment 0015 has been removed from ATS III.

82 Solicitation F.4.4 F.4.4 - Are the 14 days stated in this section calendar or work days? {ERROR NOTED} Section F.4.4 was revised from "14 days" to "14 calendar days".

83 Solicitation H.1.2

H.1.2 - Type of Orders - The clause states, "The Government shall consider any task order not rejected in writing within three business days after provided to the contractor for review to have been accepted by the contractor." Does the 3 day timeframe also include contract negotiations, if necessary? Does the government expect the contractor to return a signed DO within 3 days?

The Government will provide the successful offeror in response to an RFDOP three business days in which to review the draft delivery order. If, after three business days, the contractor has not rejected the draft delivery order in writing, or bilaterally signed the delivery order, the Government will proceed with a unilaterally awarding the delivery order. The Government does not intend to hold discussions for any ATS III RFDOPs.

84 Solicitation H.14.1.2

H.14.1.2 - Site Conditions - Please add the FAR guidance and incorporate FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.

NOTE: Section H.14.1.2 was revised to H.15.1.2

Since ATS III is neither a fixed-price construction contract nor a fixed-price dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements contract, clause 52.236-2 is not appropriate for inclusion in the

RFP or resultant contract(s). However, the Government has included similar language in paragraph H.15.

85 Solicitation H.15.3

H.15.3 - Site Management - Is it the intent of the government to quantify "Periodic internal Review, Surveillances, Self-Assessments, or Audits"? The government, if necessary, should prepare in conjunction with the statement of work for each DO's, a Quality

Assurance Surveillance plan as provided in FAR Subpart 46.4 -

Government Contract Quality Assurance. What level of support is required of the contractor to prepare the plan? What type of audits? This information is crucial to understand the requirements of the government and flow these down to any subcontractors.

Section H.15.3 was removed from the RFP.

86 Solicitation H.17.2.3

H.17.2.3 - Government Sites - FAR 52.236-2 - Differing Site

Conditions, allows for contractors to submit an equitable adjustment in writing for conditions that differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inhering in work of the character provided for in the contract. Is it the intent of the government to remove the remedies provided in the FAR by offering the sites "AS-IS"?

NOTE: Section H.17.2.3 was revised to H.18.2.3

Please refer to Paragraph H.18 - Site Management.

87 Solicitation H.17.3.2

H.17.3.2 - Withdraw Authority to use sites - Section H.18.3 is missing. Please provide the details of that section.

NOTE: Section H.17.3.2 was revised to H.18.3.2

{ERROR NOTED} Reference to section H.18.3 has been removed.

88 Solicitation H.19.1.1.1. &

H.19.14.4.2

H.19.1.1.1 & H.19.1.4.2 - Government Sites - Due to some holidays, weekends, etc. 48 hours may not be reasonable. The guidance in

FAR 52.236-2, differing site conditions should suffice. Will the government consider a ten (10) day notice?

No. The Government revised to two business days. Please refer to answer to question 66 in regards to the application of FAR

52.236-2.

89 Solicitation H.2.1.1

H.2.1.1 - Delivery Order Pricing - Would closures fall under the

Government Delays, 52.242-17? There will be additional costs incurred due to delays that affect our uninterrupted access to the site.

Yes, if the Range does not provide the contractor with uninterrupted access to the range for it to perform its installation, then the Government would consider that a

"Government Delay of Work" in accordance with FAR 52.242-17.

90 Solicitation H.2.1.4

H.2.1.4 - Delivery Order Pricing - Section H.2.1.4 states, "The base

MA IDIQ ATS III contract and all delivery orders issued thereunder are non-commercial." If the contractor will deliver commercial items, will the government perform a commercial item determination PER FAR 2.101 and revise the subsequent DO's contract accordingly? Should the solicitation be both for non-commercial and commercial items?

The Contracting Officer performed a commerciality determination which yielded a decision that the entire ATS III requirement is non-commercial.

91 Solicitation H.2.2.1

H.2.2.1 – Travel - The Federal Travel Regulations identify the purpose of a travel allowance is to provide adequate subsistence to cover authorized travel expenses incurred while on official government business. If a contractor, in good faith, were unsuccessful in locating adequate lodging within the applicable per diem, will the government allow rates above per diem, if the contractor could prove the rates and/ or costs were adequate and allowable per FAR Part 31?

No. The Government will follow the Joint Travel Regulations

(JTR) in making its fair and reasonableness determination for any travel prices proposed, when proposed by a sole source future

ATS III contractor, as a result of a logical follow-on action to a competed Delivery Order (DO). The Government anticipates that

ATS III RFDOPs will be competitive fair opportunity and therefore establishing ceiling prices will apply to all competitive actions.

92 Solicitation H.7.6 & F.4.2

H.7.6 & F.4.2 - Federal Holidays & Contractor Range Access - If a

Federal Holiday falls within the contractor's window of days, is it the intent of the government to not count the federal holiday and add a business day for each Federal Holiday to the contractor's window?

This will ensure the contractor is granted their full, continuous, and uninterrupted window of days on the site.

NOTE: Section H.7.6 was revised to H.8.6

The Government added Section H.8.8, which states: "If, at the time of the First Transmittal, the contractor notices that their installation time was shortened due to a federal holiday, the

Contractor shall inform the Government, and the Government will adjust the Delivery Order completion date accordingly, if it hasn't already been done."

93 Solicitation I.1

I.1 – Warranty – Will the Government please change the warranty validity period to 1 year for batteries as previously done under the

ATS II program?

Yes. The Government revised the warranty period for batteries to one year. See revision in I.1.

94 Solicitation L.1.1.1 L.1.1.1 - Proposal Preparations - Does ALT I apply for FAR 52.216-1? The Government does not have knowledge of ALT I for FAR

52.216-1.

95 Solicitation L.3.5

In the Draft RFP Sec L.3.5 can you clarify what "restricted pool" means as it relates to NAICS Code 332999. Also is the NAICS 332999 current size standard of 1,000 employees or 750 employees?

[ERROR NOTED] The term "restricted pool" was removed. The size standard for NAICS code 332999, as of the time of this response, is 750 employees. Offerors are encouraged to refer to the Small Business Administration website for the most up-to-date size status.

96 Solicitation L.3.5

L.3.5 - Proposal Terms & Conditions - Size Standard should be 750 employees for NAICS 332999.

{ERROR NOTED} The Government will revise paragraph L.3.5 in the final RFP to reflect the correct size standard of 750 employees. See response to question number 77 above.

97 Solicitation M.1.1.1 & A.5

M.1.1 & A.5 - Basis of Award & Number of MA IDIQ Contract Awards -

Is it the intent to award Four (4) or Five (5) IDIQ contracts? Section

M.1.1 states 4 and section A.5 states 5.

{ERROR NOTED} The Government intends to award up to five

MA IDIQ contracts. Section A Narrative was revised in the RFP.

98 Solicitation M.3.1.2

M.3.1.2 - Rejection of Offeror - Certain FAR prescriptions allow for exceptions. Is it the intent of the government to also consider a proposal non-responsive if an exception is taken per the FAR guidance?

The Government will review each exception to see allowability in accordance to the FAR. Offerors shall clarify all assumption and bring to light any exceptions during the Q&A period of each

RFDOP.

99 Solicitation M.7.1

Section M.7.1 - Paragraph D speaks to the requirement of a 5% goal for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, in aggregate. M.7.1 lays out the associated goals for each socio-economic category, and it shows SDB as 1.6%. Which is correct?

Both are correct. The reference to the 5% SDB goal in aggregate is found in L-26 (52.219-4004) and L-27 (52.219-4005). Both of these clauses are referring to the Subcontracting Plan. Clauses

L.6 and M.7.1 are referring to the Small Business Participation

Factor. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan and the Small

Business Participation Factor have different denominators used in expressing the percentages. Please see L.6.9 for a complete explanation of the differences between the Small Business

Subcontracting Plan and the Small Business Participation Factor.

100 Solicitation F.4.2

Section F.4.2 – For any delays not caused by the contractor that occur during the window of continuous, full, uninterrupted access, will the Government please confirm that the Period of Performance and/or schedule will be extended to add back the time lost, at no cost to the contractor?

Yes, Section F.4.2 is revised to add: "If full, continuous, and uninterrupted access to the range is disrupted by a Government delay, closure, or Acts of God, the contractor can request a day-for-day extension to the period of performance.

101 Solicitation Clause

For items previously approved by Government first article testing or accepted by the Government and that have not been changed, will an additional first article test be required under ATS III?

Yes. All ATS III supplies must be tested IAW the ATS III contract.

Previous approvals will not be accepted.

102 Solicitation Clause

Are the training requirements for contractor personnel restricted to those personnel which will need access to Army sites only, or does it include all contractor personnel which support the contract?

Per clause 52.209-4020, all contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete the required training.

103 SOW C.3.1

C.3.1 - Does the Government foresee an instance where they will require use of a control software other than TRACR?

No.

104 SOW C.3.1

C.3.1 - It is not practical to request that contractors use the latest version of TRACR software as of the award date for each range project. Will the Government please change to read “The contractor shall use the version of TRACR software as specified on each

RFDOP?”

The section has been revised to require the use of the TRACR software version specified in the RFDOP. See SOW Section C.3.1 for revisions.

105 SOW C.3.2

C.3.2 - “. . . All equipment that is not separately priced within an

RFDOP, but is required in an emplacement to allow a device to meet its operational requirements, shall be considered part of the targetry device. . . “Does this include surge suppression, or will there be a separate line item for surge suppression on future RFDOPs?

See revisions to sections C.3.8 and C.3.2 which should clarify what all is required with "Not to be Installed" devices.

106 SOW C.3.3.1

Page 154 - C.3.3.1 - Is it the Governments intent to consider the types of ranges and targetry on those ranges, considering operations cycles for best value added.

Range specific considerations will be defined in individual

RFDOPs.

107 SOW C.3.4.2

C.3.4.2 - Will all J/F-12 assigned numbers from previous contracts assuming still valid at time of acceptance be considered as compliant or will all new numbers need to be assigned.

Approved radios with J/F-12 numbers, that meet the requirements of each individual RFDOP, do not need to be submitted for spectrum management approval for new J/F-12 numbers. When the RFDOP requires Radio Frequency devices, the contractor is required to submit information, with their proposal, verifying their plan to use approved radios.

108 SOW C.3.4.2

Will the approved RF frequencies for a site be detailed in the

RDOPs?

Yes. Per SOW Section C.3.4.2, "the Frequency Band and initial frequency will be specified in the RFDOP."

109 SOW C.3.4.2

C.3.4.2 - Can the Government tell us how to obtain Host Nation

Coordination approval?

ATS III vendors shall submit the make and model of the VHF radio they would choose to use on an OCONUS range. Upon receipt of the radio information, TACOM will search the Host

Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online (HNSWDO) and determine if the radio is supported. If the radio is not currently in the database, TACOM will work with the vendor and submit the request (DD 1494) for Host Nation Coordination. See Section

C.3.4.2 for inclusion of this information in the SOW.

110 SOW C.3.3.4.2

3.3.4.2 – Host Nation Coordination - Is it reasonable to assume that after data is provided by the contractor via CDRL A001, the

Government will apply for and obtain the actual HNC authorizations based on the information in the CDRL?

The reference is actually to section C.3.4.2. No. The government will not apply for HNC until a requirement for a specific location has been funded. However, the Government will do our best to pre-position HNC authorizations in advance.

111 SOW C.3.5

C.3.5 - Does the Government intend to enforce ceiling pricing for

RFDOPs that have different environmental requirements due to locations with extreme climates?

Yes. C.3.9.15 Environmental Requirements. These will include variations to requirements described in PD 3.2.16.

112 SOW C.3.6

C.3.6 - Does the Government intend to enforce ceiling pricing for

RFDOPs that have deviations from the standard 24/7 run times?

Yes. C.3.6 lists the possibility of the requirement. The

Government cannot pay more than the proposed ceiling price on any requirement within scope of the contract.

113 SOW C.3.7

C.3.7 - Will the Government let the contractor know, at the time of

RFDOP, if it will be the Government or the contractor that will provide surge protectors?

The contractor shall plan on providing surge suppression unless otherwise specified by the RFDOP narrative or the drawings provided. See section C.3.7 for update to clarify.

114 SOW C.3.7

Section C.3.7 Surge Suppression – If the vendor provides the surge protection devices, will the Government ensure that a common termination method is used across all fiber/Ethernet ranges procured under the ATS III program?

The Corps oversees range construction and provides the following guidance concerning data cable terminations:

“All cables shall be terminated with the appropriate connectors and tested. When terminating, fiber optic cables shall be terminated with “SC” type connectors. All fiber optic cable strands entering a target emplacement shall be terminated in the target emplacement. CAT5E or better data cable shall be terminated with a data surge protector terminal block. The finished installation of the data cable shall provide an RJ-45 female connector to allow future connection of others via RJ45 connector patch cables. All RJ-45 connectors shall be wired to the TIA/EIA 568-B standard.”

The Government plans to adhere to this as much as possible;

however, variations may be defined in the RFDOP package.

115 SOW C.3.8

C3.8 – TM’s not installed – indicates that all physical interface devices required must be provided with the device. We understand this includes power/data cables, MFS, hit sensor, etc. – but does it also include interface equipment such as RJ-45 connector, surge suppressor, network switch and M/TDP cabling?

See section C.3.8 and C.3.2 revisions to clarify what all is required with "Not to be Installed" devices.

116 SOW C.3.8

C.3.8 - Will the Government please define physical interface devices? The term: "physical interface devices" has been removed from section C.3.8. Sections 3.2 now defines what is considered required to be provided with a "CLIN Requirement". Section

C.3.8 now defines what is required to be provided with "Not to be Installed" targetry.

117 SOW C.3.8

C.3.8 - Will the Government require silhouettes for not to be installed target mechanisms?

No. See section C.3.8 revisions to clarify what all is required with

"Not to be Installed" devices.

118 SOW C.3.8

Section C.3.8 – Will the Government please confirm that not to be installed target mechanisms are excluded from GAT cycle and scenario testing, but will undergo an ops check to make sure that the mechanisms power up and communicate?

Yes, confirmed. See section C.3.8 and C.3.2 revisions to clarify what all is required with "Not to be Installed" devices.

119 SOW C.3.9.3

C.3.9.3 - Does the Government know of any type of MIT Track other than vendor provided?

No.

120 SOW C.3.9.7

C.3.9.7 - Will the Government describe what is intended by

“automated operation” of the KD Lifters?

The requirement for KD lifters with automated operation has been removed from Section C.3.9.

121 SOW C.3.9.9

C.3.9.9 - Does this apply when a vendor chooses not to use existing track, or does the Government intend to put removal of existing track into RFDOPs?

Per the header language in 3.9 "...the needs of the range will be specified in the RFDOP." Therefore it will be specified based on what is required for a particular project.

122 SOW C.3.9.12

SOL 3.9.12 – Thermal – indicates the possibility of DC thermal requirements, and it will be addressed per RFDOP – Will DC become a standard thermal requirement, or only used in rare occasions?

This will require a deviated design for TM’s from the standard.

Yes. The thermals are always required unless specifically excluded in the RFDOP. Sections 3.9.12.1 & 2 have been added as subsections to clarify the thermal requirements.

123 SOW C.3.9.12

SOL 3.9.12 – Thermal – We interpret this to mean thermal requirements become a standard on all ranges, and…