E2FDS_Contractor_Solicitation_Questions_-_Set1.pdf

E2FDS Contractor Solicitation Questions W56HZV-15-R-0221 Set 1

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Solicitation L.5.1.4 (k) is missing. Please provide the missing information or confirm it was deliberately omitted.

The reference at Section L.5.1.4 should state (a-j), not (a-k). There is no L.5.1.4(k). This change will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

Is an Offeror which is a small business as defined by the SBA for the NAICS 333911 required to complete “Volume V – Small Business Participation”?

Section L.7.8(a) states the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, which is to be submitted with Volume I, is not required from small businesses.

Section L.7.8(b) states the Small Business Participation Factor, which is to be submitted with Volume V, is required of all offerors, including small businesses. Answered

Solicitation L.6.1.1 is missing. Please provide the missing information or confirm it was deliberately omitted.

Section currently numbered as L.6.1.2 should be L.6.1.1.

Section currently numbered as L.6.1.3 should be L.6.1.2. This correction will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

4 Solicitation Timing of Ordering Periods. Please clarify timing of ordering periods.

The Government sees no discrepancy in the timing of CLINs. Though an updated baseline schedule (Attachment 0025) will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

Solicitation Attachment 0025 – Integrated Master Schedule. Please clarify use/verification of IMS.

An updated Attachment 0025 baseline schedule will be provided. For discrepancies between CDRL and baseline schedule, the CDRL will take precedence.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

Attachment 0001 – ATPD 2417. Will the government allow for the use of the HEMTT’s on board hydraulics for the ERS operations?

ATPD 2417 paragraph 3.3.3.4 states the power source shall be powered by the electrical onboard power sources of the prime mover (see 3.3.1.4.1), or powered by a self-contained onboard power source. The offeror should assume there is no availability of hydraulic power or a standard setup to access system hydraulics on the prime movers. Please refer to ATPD paragraph 3.4.2 for the NATO intervehicle receptacle interface. Answered

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We understand TARDEC has recently contracted with Pennsylvania State University to conduct a number of studies on fuel and water support of the Army in the field including use of hose in moving large quantities of water and fuel. These studies have encompassed a number of topics that are relevant to the procurement of the E2FDS and the results could materially influence how the source selection committee views a particular solution being proposed by a bidder. Further, a number of the potential bidders have provided equipment to Penn State for the conduct of the studies leading to a perception they may have study information others do not. Is it the government's intention to release the Penn State study results to all potential offerors?

No effort by Penn State has influenced the Government's E2FDS requirements, source selection process, or decisions. The Government has not received a study from Penn State concerning E2FDS. Therefore no potential offerors have received any such study or information. Answered

We are asking for a 15 day extension to the due date of the proposal to incorporate answered responses to the above questions into our proposal. 15-day extension will be provided.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

Paragraph L.5.1.5 reads 'Failure to provide the information requested under Section L.5.1.4 (a-k), so that the Government can evaluate the recency and relevance of claimed experience may result in an assessment that prior experience lacks relevance or recency.' However, Section L.5.1.4 only lists items (a) - (j). Should paragraph L.5.1.5 read "under Section L.5.1.4 (a-j)"? Please advise.

DUPLICATE QUESTION

The reference at Section L.5.1.5 should state L.5.1.4 (a-j), not (a-k). This change will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

Attachment 0025 indicates production TM Verification will begin on 12/25/20. Does the Government intend to start TM Verification on Christmas?

An updated Attachment 0025 baseline schedule will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

Paragraph L.1.6 states that proposals should be addressed to U.S. Army Contracting Command - Warren S3COE, Bldg. 231, Mail Stop 314 Attn: E2FDS Proposal 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road Warren, MI 48397-5000 Solicitation Number: W56HZV-15-R-0221 Date & Time: Refer to Standard Form 33 (Pg. 1), Number 9 TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED (offeror's name)

However, paragraph L-19 (b) states offers should be addressed to U.S. Army Contracting Command - Warren Bid Room, Bldg 231, Mail Stop 303 6501 East 11 Mile Road Warren, MI 48397-5000

Please advise of the correct address to which to address our proposal.

The proposal submission address found at L-19(b) is correct:

U.S. Army Contracting Command - Warren Bid Room, Bldg 231, Mail Stop 303 6501 East 11 Mile Road Warren, MI 48397-5000

The address found at Section L.1.6 is not correct, and will be updated in a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

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Paragraph L.1.4 states the each volume be submitted on separate CD-ROMs or DVDs.

What is the quantity of CD-ROMs/DVD for each volume?

Data associated with each of the five volumes referenced in Section L.1.1 shall be submitted on a separate disc set.

The quantity of discs to be included within each volume set is determined by the amount of offeror data. Answered

Paragraph 3.3.1.5.4 of the ATPD states that 'Pump assemblies shall be included in each 5-mile set such that each set has the same number of pump assemblies in each; excess numbers (not multiples of ten) of pump assemblies may be included outside of the 5-mile sets.' Where in the specified CLIN structure are we to price the excess numbers (not multiples of ten) of pump assemblies?

The ATPD is to be revised to clarify no odd spares are to be included in the 5-mile system. So no additional CLIN will be required for excess pumps.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

ID #30, CSAI Report (CDRL A011) shows finish date of 8/12/16, approximately 30 days after SOW Meeting. CDRL A011 states submittal is 30 days prior to CDR, which is more in line with ID #66. Which is correct?

An updated baseline schedule (Attachment 0025) will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

What is ID#35 and ID#54? Both ask for a WPQT report, but reference (CDRLs A018 and A019). A018 is an Interface Design Document, which is due 15 days prior to CDR. A019 is an Interface Requirements Specification, due 15 days prior to PDR

An updated baseline schedule (Attachment 0025) will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

What is Item #53. Item #53 asks for Welding Procedures Specifications (CDRL A019) however A019 is an Interface Requirements Specification.

In Attachment 0025, CDRL A019 was incorrectly labled as Welding Procedures Specifications. An updated schedule accurately identifies CDRL A019 as Interface Requirements Specification. The updated schedule will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

TM requirement excludes APU and C2M to be included by reference only. Will operation of the GFE Trace Equipment also be incorporated via reference or will user instructions be included in the overarching system manual?

APS and C2M are separate manual deliverables. Contractor is not to include or reference Trace Locator Tool. Answered

TM requirement excludes APU and C2M to be included by reference only. Will maintenance of the GFE Trace Equipment also be incorporated via reference or will maintenance instructions and parts data be included in the overarching system manual?

Can the government provide operator and maintenance manuals for the GFE Trace Route Mapping equipment?

APS and C2M are separate manual deliverables. Contractor is not to include or reference Trace Locator Tool. Answered

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Att 0015 General Publications for Page Based Manuals referenced by this paragraph (and numerous others). Title of Attachment, Attachment 0015 - General Publications Requirements for Page-Based Manuals, provided with solicitation seems to instead be instructions for Preparation for Shipment and Storage.

Please Clarify requirements.

Attachment 0015 is correct, as currently posted. The packaging data found in Attachment 0015 provides guidance for tech manual development. Answered

After review of the RFP, it was noticed that FAR clause 52.232-16, Progress Payments, did not appear to be in the RFP. We are assuming this was an oversight and the clause will be added.

FAR clause 52.232-16 will be incorporated into this solicitation via a future amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment

RFP Section- L.1.11, Potential non government Advisor, Page 125, - In order to prepare the requested NDA, is it possible for the government to supply the point of contact for each company to include a name, phone number and email address? Also if there is a template that could be provided that would be helpful.

An NDA template will not be provided. Any such agreement though should contain the elements found in Section L.1.12.

Contact information for the Prime and Sub-Contractor are below.

DCS Corporation Bill Protzman 6909 Metro Park Drive, Suite 500 Alexandria, Virginia 22310 Phone: 571-227-6181 wprotzman@dcscorp.com

Dynetics, Inc.

Susan Beams Proposal Specialist 1002 Explorer Boulevard Huntsville, AL 35806 Phone: 256-964-4702 Fax: 256-705-2325 Susan.Beams@dynetics.com

Point of contact updates will be added to a future solicitation amendment.

Will be added to future solicitation amendment