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| Question # | Page | Paragraph | Industry Reference to Question | Industry Question | Government Answer |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | This paragraph cites FAR 19.805-1(a)(1) which applies to 8A concerns not Woman Owned Small Business. | Request the Government cite the appropriate Woman Owned Small Business FAR clause. | This was updated with the final RFP release |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | Draft RFP shows a 45 day response time to the RFP and a due date of January 17, 2018 due date. | Will the Government please confirm that the due date will be January 17, 2018? | There is a 30 day response time for the RFP, due date of 22 January 2018. |
| 3 | PWS Pg. 8 of 27 | PWS Section 1.5.9 Key Personnel | PWS and Section L are not clear on specifically which Key Personnel are to be proposed. | Request the Government specify exactly which personnel are to bid as key. | The Key Personnel and LOW descriptons have been updated in the final RFP. |
| 4 | PWS Pg.1 | PWS 1.3 “Energy Storage" | Extreme lightweight materials and components with advanced electrochemical technologies that can enable safe operation for periods greater than 72 hours.” | What is the meaning of “Extreme lightweight materials” (packaging, chemistries or both)? | Extreme light weight materials are those components or basic materials that will help to minimize reduce the weight/volume of the overall energy storage system |
| 5 | Page 2 | PWS 1.3 “Power Management & Distribution | High efficiency, lightweight, multi-path, cable-less distribution architectures …” | Periods greater than 72 hours may be a limiting factor to available technology / chemistry depending on the load power levels (peak and continuous) required and how the energy is stored. Are the power loads going to be specified for different applications and so different load requirements. | The overarching goal is to obtain a minimum of 72 hours without resupply. The exact power profile to meet this goal will be specified within each task awarded. |
| 6 | Page 2 | PWS 1.3 “Non-Fossil Fuel Based Power Generation | Power generation technologies that are chemically stable, non-fossil fuel based and can enable continuous power generation for periods greater than 72 hours.” | Is diesel fuel considered fossil fuel in this limitation and does this mean, for example, diesel reformation technology (for fuel cells) is excluded here? |
How does this “non-fossil” requirement, in connection with 72 hour requirement, play in creating hybrids, for example, with gasoline or diesel generators? How does it apply from logistics point of view?
| Diesel and gasoline are considered fossil fuels and as such are excluded as a potential for meeting this requirement. Since this is an R&D effort the logistic impact of using potnetial solutions is not a matter of consideration. | ||||||
| 7 | Pg. 2 | PWS 1.3 “Fast/Ultra-fast Charging Methodologies | Charging methods utilizing novel electronic circuit designs that enable safe battery charging of a fully depleted battery within one (1) hour or less.” | Not every battery/chemistry in existing batteries is designed or capable of accepting the full charge in 1 hour or less without detrimental effects to it. Does it stipulate a contract for creating a system of battery and battery charger that meets this requirement? | ||
| Is this requirement (1 hour or less) also valid for wireless charging technologies? | This requirement would only be applicable for battery chemistires that have the potential to be chargerd to full capacity within one hour, along with the charger that is required to meet the requirement. | |||||
| 8 | Pg. 2 | PWS 1.3 “Electromechanical Energy Conversion” | “Electromechanical Energy Conversion” | Is safe to assume that the “non-fossil” requirement is not relevant here? | Correct | |
| 9 | Pg. 2 | PWS 1.3 “Advanced Power Source Analysis Tools | “Advanced Power Source Analysis Tools” and Diagnostic/Prognostic Test & Evaluation Equipment” | Do these topics address existing commercial software, or their adaptation, or a totally new, dedicated development? | Whatever combination of commercial software, adaptation of commercial software or totalyy new software that will meet the requirement as detailed in the given task order | |
| 10 | PWS 1.5.6.4 Pg. 13 | Contractor shall be required to have an Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 days of contract award and provide a copy to the COR who will provide to the Government OPSEC Officer for review and approval. The plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. Contractor personnel performing Information Technology (IT) sensitive duties on site may be required an investigation, IAW AR 25-2. | the DD Form 254 BLOCK 11 J does NOT check “OPSEC requirements” but it was mentioned in the solicitation’s PWS’ par. 1.5.6.4, Contractor shall be required to have an OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure plan. Can the government please clarify if this is aa requirement? | The DD254 has been updated and posted to FBO with the final RFP. | ||
| 11 | Pg.4 | PWS 1.5.6.5 | “All contractors/subcontractors supporting this effort must be U.S. citizens. When a clearance is required, the contractor must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance. | Does it mean that a foreign company will not be able to be a subcontractor, even if it would of the best interest to the Army and crucial to the program success, for example, if such a company has one of the kind, proprietary technology that no one else can supply? |
If there were exceptions to this rule and a foreign company was allowed to be a subcontractor, would the security clearances be required?
| No, All proposed options will be evaluated. | ||||||
| 12 | Pg. 19 | 5.4.1 Energy Storage Technologies | The contractor shall develop lightweight materials and components (to include super capacitors) with advanced electrochemical technologies that can enable safe operation for periods greater than 72 hours. Energy storage technology areas of interest include, but are not limited to, materials utilizing advanced chemistries (i.e. lithium carbon monofluoride, lithium air and lithium sulfur) with the goal to optimize power and energy density of Soldier wearable, standard military and intelligent smart grid power sources. | |||
| Are the power levels and intervals (continuous and peak) going to be specified for different applications (power load requirements) at the time the solicitation is issued? | ||||||
| Depending on the power loads and to achieve the 72 hour goal, a hybridization may be necessary with fossil and non –fossil fuels. Is this acceptable or even encouraged? | The goal of this effort is to develop advanced electrochemical technologies, or combination of technologies, that can provide 72 hours of uninterupted energy. The exact load profile used to determine the ability of a potential solution will be provided with the specific task. | |||||
| 13 | Pg.19-20 | 5.4.2 Energy Harvesting Technologies | “The Contractor shall develop Soldier-borne, Small Unit and Expeditionary harvesting devices that enable on-the-move and stationary power generation from alternative or renewable energy sources for periods greater than 72 hours. “ | What platform sizes, power and energy ranges are in question here? Would using a biofuel (such as garbage) for power generation be considered also for these applications? | ||
| Potential soltutions are only limied by the generis appliction (soldier worn, mobile or stationary). The exact power profille used to measrue the aiblity to support 72 hours of operation will be detailed in the spcific task. | ||||||
| 14 | Pg.20 | 5.4.3 Power Management and Distribution Technologies Pg. 20 | “Power Management and Distribution technology areas of interest include, but are not limited to, distributed energy management, power management for smart grids and advanced wireless power transfer (i.e. short range wireless power transmission, directed energy transmission and microwave power transfer).” | Are there a security and safety concerns for wireless power transfer (encryption, shielding etc.) that will have to be taken into the consideration? Are there any limitations, or preferences relating to how power might be transferred wirelessly during stand down or combat operations? | Safety is always a concern, any security concerns will be detailed in the specific task. All poential technologies will be considered | |
| 15 | Pg.20 | 5.4.4 Non-Fossil Fuel Based Power Generation | The Contractor shall develop and evaluate chemically stable liquid energy storage technologies that are non-fossil fuel based (i.e. PEM/DMFC/RMFC/SOFC, solid hydrogen, hybrids) and can enable continuous power generation for periods greater than 72 hours. “ | What kinds of fuels are considered to be available for use in fuel cells? Can we consider hydrogen, or systems that might produce hydrogen as a result of reforming reactions? Is this topic limited to liquid only as is stipulated there? If so what solid hydrogen is listed there, is it a hydride form? Regarding non fossil fuels, is there any preference as to whether this might include garbage conversion, or simpler solar or motion conversion, or the use of hydrides? Are there any preferred types of systems for use in operations extended to 72 hours and beyond, such as fuel cells, solar, etc.? | Any non-fossil fuel based technolgy that can provide an energy storage capability will be considered | |
| 16 | Pg.20 | PWS 5.4.5 Fast/Ultra-Fast Charging Methodologies | The Contractor shall develop charging methods utilizing novel electronic circuit designs that enable safe battery charging within one (1) hour or less. The Contractor shall evaluate these charging schemes within field capable charging systems such as solar, wind and alternative approaches (i.e. steam powered and micro-engine generators). The effort shall include proposing developmental improvements that will reduce the weight, decrease the volume, and improved circuitry to increase charger efficiency. | Can the fast charging technologies utilize heat absorbing materials in the cells that prevent excess temperature rises in the batteries? | Any technology, or combination of technologies, that meets the requirement set forth in the spcific task will be considered | |
| 17 | Pg.20 | PWS 5.4.6 “Electromechanical Energy Conversion | The Contractor shall develop and evaluate advanced generator, internal/external combustion & Stirling engine and environmental control technologies that significantly minimize energy losses through advanced power electronic controls to extend operational life of expeditionary power systems. Technology focus areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: |
- Environmental Control Technologies
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Generation
- Advanced Mobile Power Sources
- Advanced Stirling Engine Designs
- Cross-Platform Power Technologies
- Compact Silicon Carbide Based Power Inverters
- Advanced Materials
- Jet Propellant Based Power Sources What kind of restrictions are on the types of diesel fuels that might be used, such as whether it should be sulfur free, and other limitations on the types of hydrocarbons in the fuel?
Can the proposed improvements in efficiency of fuel conversion include the electrostatic atomization of fuels as a way to allow for the spark combustion of diesel fuels, and might this be a desirable feature?
| The use of a logistics fuel as opposed to providing a new fuel to the logistics tail is prefrred, but othe r options will be considered | |||
| 18 | Pg. 20-21 | PWS5.4.7 Advanced Power Source Analysis Tools & 5.4.8 Diagnostic/Prognostic Test and Evaluation Equipment | 5.4.7 Advanced Power Source Analysis Tools |
The Contractor shall provide support in developing, improving, implementing and certifying advanced analysis tools that enable data collection of power source designs via modeling and simulation that can be used to support technical decision making. Analysis tools of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Computer Aided Design/Engineering (CAD/CAE)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Decision Support Systems (DSS)
- Power and Environmental Assessment Software (AUTODISE)
5.4.8 Diagnostic/Prognostic Test and Evaluation Equipment
The Contractor shall provide state-of-the-art test
- X-ray Diffraction Instruments (XRD)and evaluation equipment that enables accurate identification, examination and forecasting of power & energy technology performance. Special emphasis on equipment systems that utilize wireless technologies and supporting software in design and integration of the alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) Power Assessment of Tactical Operation Center, Mine Resistant & Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Renewable Power System. Wireless technologies shall operate in a military environment, both in stationary and mobile applications. Other Diagnostic/Prognostic Test & Evaluation Equipment of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Data Acquisition Systems
- DC Load Simulators & Power Supply Units
- Automated Power Source Characterization Equipment
- Temperature Environmental Chambers
| - Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) | Do these topics address existing commercial software, or their adaptation, or a totally new, dedicated development? | All proposed options will be evaluated. | ||||
| 19 | RFP Pg.4 | RFP Page 4; Section B | Item No. 0005 "Phase In" | What is "Phase In"? | This is defined in Paragraph 1.5.13 of the PWS | |
| 20 | RFP Page 11 | RFP Page 11; section C; paragraph 1. | The following 2 sentences were repeated in the paragraph, "The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government." | Was this an oversight or was there supposed to be different sentences stated to end the paragraph? | No. The governemnt will not supervise and contracted personal. | |
| 21 | Pg.13 | PWS Page 13; para 1.5.6.4 | Last sentence . . . "Contractor personnel performing Information technology (IT) sensitive duties on site may be required an investigation IAW AR 25-2." | Are there a couple of words missing between "required" and "an investigation"?? | No, a person workign on IT (in accordance with AR 25-2 Information Assurance) May be required to have a background investigation. | |
| 22 | Pg. 14-15 | PWS Pages 14 & 15; paras 1.5.6.16 & 1.5.6.22 | Text is the same in both paragraphs except the reference to AR 381-12 is excluded in para 1.5.6.22 | Can you clarify is these two sections? | This is for on site contrator suppport. | |
| 23 | Pg. 15 | PWS Page 15; para 1.5.6.26 | N/A is stated at the end of the paragraph. | Is this a typo? | Correct has been made | |
| 24 | Pg. 17 | PWS Page 17; paragraphs describing Software Engineering prerequisites | Both paragraphs describing Software Engineers speak to having "the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design . . ." | Are there any specific references or standards relating to software for these positions? | The requirements are in the position and POE descriptions. | |
| 25 | Page 21 of 27 PWS 5.6 | Material Purchasing | Material Purchasing -The Contractor shall provide an established and fully-functioning purchasing system for procuring project materials that provides the |
ability to place, monitor, track, and review and approve purchase orders via a web-based system. The system shall provide for the following capabilities; provide government-designated users with a web-based system that provides the ability to place, monitor, track, review and approve requests for quotations (RFQ) and/or purchase order (PO) requests, provide real time status of procurement from request to delivery, provide funding status by individual project, allow for multiple levels of system usage rights, including view only, RFQ/PO request creation, RFQ/PO review, and final RFQ/PO approval/release, allow government-designated users to create parts catalogs and project kits, and create PWSs for non-cataloged items, contractor shall issue request for quotes to vendors within 24 hours from initial Government request, within 48 hours from issuance of request for quotes, the Contractor shall provide the price quotes to the Government representative or provide rationale and due date for price quotes that require more time, Contractor shall award purchase orders within 24 hours from the time of Government approval of quote and shall provide on a monthly basis a listing of all material purchased for this effort. The purchased material listing shall identify the particular project for which each item was purchased. The purchased material listing shall be attached to the Monthly Progress and Status Report (CDRL A001) and maintained in accordance with contractor material inventory processes. In accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 25-1, when procuring for Army use Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software, desktops, notebook computers, video teleconferencing or other commercial IT equipment (e.g. routers, servers, printers) the contractor shall use the CHESS contract vehicle: https://chess.army.mil In accordance with CHESS contract, ITES-2H, located at https://chess.army.mil/Contract/Ites2H , the CHESS scope is defined as The ordering is open to Army Only. Army organizations purchasing desktop or notebook computers must utilize the CHESS Consolidated Buy. The scope of the Army Desktop and Mobile Computing-2 contract: Ordering is open to ONLY the Army, DOD and other Federal Agencies. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will review and authorize all material procurements prior to the contractor completing any purchases. Items that might need to be purchased could include: chemicals, electronic parts and materials, power sources and supplies, tools, environmental systems and measurement instruments
| Can a Contractor purchase through the CHESS site? What are the requirements that are needed to Purchase through CHESS site? Do we need a government credit card in order to purchase through the CHESS site? | Yes, a contractor can purchase through the Chess web site. | ||||
| 26 | PWS page 17; paragraph describing Subject Matter Expert | Statement that the Labor Category "requires an advanced science or engineering degree and/or a minimum of 20 years of progressive experience . . . inside the DoD." | Would an individual who has worked for a defense contractor be considered someone who has experience "inside the DOD"? Or would that individual have to have been in the military or a civilian employee of the DoD? | Yes, anyone in support of the DOD. | |
| 27 | Attachment 0006 (SECTION L) Pg. 6 Sub Factor 2 | Attachment 0006 (SECTION L) PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Pg. 6 Sub Factor 2 Management Plan | FAILURE TO PROVIDE CLEARED PERSONNEL: Failure to provide qualified cleared personnel will cause a severe impact on the U.S. Government mission. The Government maintains its right to exercise the Termination clause or other rights granted by the terms of the contract by law | if an employee is not working on a unclassified task, would they still required to obtain a security clearance? | The RFP has been updated. |
| 28 | Attachment 0006 Page 8-12 | Attachment 0006 (SECTION L) PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Page 8-12 | Cost Section: This is a CPFF contract for Research & Development services. All labor services will be awarded on a CPFF CLIN. Material, Travel, and ODCs will be on a Cost Reimbursement CLIN (exclusive of any indirect rates, no fee of any sort). Offeror’s shall propose on all CLINs as follows. | All labor services will be awarded on a CPFF CLIN. Material, Travel, and ODCs will be on a Cost Reimbursement CLIN Can the government clarify if G&A is allowed on these non labor expenses? Table in page 12 : Materials Travel and ODC CLIN Worksheet Sample, it shows G&A, does this mean that G&A is allowable in all expenses? | No. G&A is omitted travel, materals. Materials overhead is generally included in Materials. |
| 29 | Attachment 0006 Pg. 10 | Attachment 0006 (SECTION L) PROPOSAL SUBMISSION | Materials Worksheet |
The Offeror’s cost proposal shall include a set dollar amount of $2,727,500 for the base period, $2,782,050 for option year one (1), $2,837,681 for option year two (2), $2,894,445 for option year three (3) and $2,952,334 for option year four (4) for material expenses. Fixed Fee/Profit or any sort of fee is not allowable for Material Costs on this effort.
Travel worksheet- The Offeror’s cost proposal shall include a set dollar amount for travel expenses of $150,000 for each of the base period, and for options year one (1), two (2) three (3), and four (4). Fixed Fee/Profit or any sort of fee is not allowable for Travel costs on this effort
| Since materials and travel are being completed as ‘placeholder’ amounts – does that mean that as a bidder we do not need to provide any backup? | Provide a BOE or quotes for materials. | ||
| 30 | Attachment 0001- Page 8 | Attachment 0001- Page 8 | 1.5.8.2 Monthly Status Reviews. The contractor shall host a monthly meeting with the, COR, COTR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, to review the Contractor's performance. The agenda for these meetings will consist, at a minimum the following items: |
- Contractor appraising the Government of problems, if any, being experienced and recommended corrective action.
- Summary of all open tasks and material purchases
- Status of funding expenditures for open tasks
- Potential new task starts
| Clarification on monthly status reviews- Location – Does it have to be in person or conference call? | It is preferred to be in person, but all options are allowed. | ||||
| 31 | PWS pg. 17 of 23 | PWS section 5.5 Logistics Support | 5.5 Logistics Support. The Contractor shall provide the necessary logistical support (i.e. equipment, facilities, technical information and trained personnel) that is essential to the successful completion of all Technology Development efforts aforementioned in Section 5.3. Please note that Technology Development efforts are in PWS Section 5.4. | Request the Government confirm that PWS Section 5.5 Logistics Support applies to PWS Section 5.4 Technology Development Support. | The requirement is stated as intended. |
| 32 | Solicitation page 2 | paragraph 1 states as follows | “[t]his solicitation is being issued as a Sole-Source Total Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside...” (emphasis added) | Please verify the reference to “sole source” in this sentence. | This solicitation is limited to Woman Owned Small Businesses. The final RFP will provide the correct wording. |
| 33 | Section L Pg. 1 | paragraph 1 | “[t]he Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in hard copy...”, however, paragraph 2 (see also page 2 and Solicitation Section A, page 3, paragraph 6) states that “Offerors are required to submit their proposals electronically via AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE)” | Please resolve this apparent inconsistency. | The correct wording related to the submission of a hard copy of the proposal will be included in the final RFP. |
| 34 | Section L, page 1 | paragraph 2 | please clarify the second sentence in the third paragraph; specifically, the phrase that reads as follows: “...and one submission fully redacted of all identifying names, logos, trademarks, company identification acronyms, and sanitized Cost Volume II” (emphasis added) | Please clarify whether this is asking for a redacted submission and a separate sanitized Cost Volume II. | The governemnt wants a redacted version for evaluations. |
| 35 | Section L, page 4 | paragraph 3 | is the compliance matrix included within the 50 page limitation for the Technical Proposal | Can the government consider the Compliance matrix to be excluded from the page count? | The compliance matrix is part of the 50 page limit |
| 36 | Section L, page 4 | paragraph 3 | Sub-Factor 1 - Technical Capability | Please clarify what is contemplated by the references to “multiple contractors” (in addition to the offeror’s proposed subcontractors) | The final RFP will clarify the intent of this pragraph ( I hink the working should be If a subcontractor, or multiple subcontractors, will be used in providing any of the support identified, the Offeror shall specifically identify what work each subcontractor will provide and provide details demonstrating how each subcontractor plans to accomplish the task. |
| 37 | Section L, page 5 | paragraph (a), | (a) The Offeror shall demonstrate a clear understanding of meeting the requirements presented in the PWS Part 5.2 – 5.6, address all uncertainties and propose resolutions. The Offeror shall describe any risks associated with the requirements identified in the PWS and their risk mitigation plans. The overall risk level will be based on the level of understanding of risks and the risk level after the risk mitigation plans would be implemented. Risk may not need to be identified for each individual PWS paragraph. | Can you please clarify why the last sentence in this paragraph indicates that “[r]isk may not need to be identified for each individual PWS paragraph” (emphasis added). | Yes, risk may not be identified for each PWS paragraph. Risk should only be addressed for those portions of the PWS that adress technology advancement. |
| 38 | Solicitation Section M, | Pg. 2 of 6 Factor 1- Technical | Please provide the relative order of importance of the 3 Technical sub-factors. Based upon the Proposal Submission section of the Solicitation and the volume and complexity of the information that is required to be included in the offerors’ proposals, as well as its criticality to the evaluation process. | It would appear that a structure analogous to that used to define the relative order of importance of the Evaluation Factors would be appropriate (i.e., the Technical Capability Sub-factor is more important than the Management Approach Sub-factor and the Management Approach Sub-factor is more important than the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Sub-factor). | Each subfactor within the Technical Factor are of equal weight. |
| 39 | 2) Solicitation Section L, page 5 | Key Personnel | PWS 1.5.9 AND SECTION L PAGE 5. | Please verify that the only two Key Personnel are the offeror’s Program Manager (Senior/Lead) and Subject Matter Expert (SME). | |
| The PWS requires at least these key personal, but others can be proposed. Key personnel are those persons that are either listed in the PWS or are employees of the offeror who are determined to be critical to the management and success of the contract. | |||||
| 40 | 1) Solicitation Section L pages 5-6 | Key Personnel | states that “[t]he Offeror and proposed employees must submit a signed letter of intent for all Key Personnel stating that the person whose resume is submitted is aware of the submittal and understands that this is a full-time position in support of the requirement”. | Please explain how that reference correlates with the Level of Effort which indicates that the SME(s) must work 2,500 hours in each 12-month period | There can be multiple SME's working on this effort. |
| 41 | PWS 1.5.9 | Key Personnel | The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO and COR. | Are the contract Manager and alternate considered key personnel, and would they be additional to the program manager and SME. | Those personnel that the offers deems critical to the overall success of the contract should be addressed. |
| 42 | PWS 1.5.9 | Key Personnel | The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO and COR. | What are the qualification requirements for the contract Manager and the Alternate? | There are no specific qualifications for the Contracts mamanger or Alternate |
| 43 | Solicitation Section L, page 7 | First Paragraph | Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) | Please confirm that if the offeror is not aware of any actual or potential OCI affecting them or any of their subcontractors, there is no requirement to submit an OCI Risk Mitigation Plan | Correct. But the offeror shall state this in the proposal |
| 44 | Solicitation Section L, page 16 | Pricing Methodology paragraph 3 | (h) refers to Solicitation Section H-11. | Please include that section in the Final Solicitation | The H-11 should be removed. |
| 45 | Solicitation Section L, page 17 of 22 | Solicitation Section L, page 17 of 22 | Supporting Documentation for S/IE proposed efforts shall include the following: | Please clarify the wording in the first bullet which reads as follows: “For all Service Vendors proposed as ODCs or S/IE: provide a breakout of costs as detailed below and in the same level of detail required for the Prime Offeror listed above when decision by the Prime or higher level” (emphasis added) | A detailed cost breakout is required for any service vendors proposed. |
| 46 | Solicitation Section L, page 19 | Past Performance, Section 3 | Subcontracts, appears to identify “major subcontractor” as “all subcontractors who will be providing critical hardware/services or whose subcontract is for more than 10% of the total proposed cost/price”. | Please verify that this provision is only applicable to “major subcontractors” and not to all subcontractors. Additionally, this definition is inconsistent with that included in the Past Performance portion of Section M which states that “Major subcontractors are defined as members of an Offeror’s overall team who are expected to perform ten percent or more of the proposed effort”. Please resolve this discrepancy | I think that we should forgat about the 10% role aand say something like "A major subcontractor is defined as an organization that will propose to be a major contributor for any given technology area |
| 47 | Solicitation Section L, page 21 | paragraph 2 | states that “[n]o assumptions, terms, conditions, caveats or exceptions submitted with RFPs in response to TORs will be accepted or incorporated into the awarded contract” (emphasis added). | Please explain the intent of item 2 of this portion of this Proposal Submission provision, and its applicability to Task Order Requests (TORs). If the RFP-related portion of this provision is retained, should the language be changed to “in response to RFPs”? | No deviations to the requirements of the RFP submitted by an offeror will be accepted. |
| 48 | Solicitation Section L page 22, | paragraph 8 | states that “[t]he Government reserves the right to request a Subcontracting Plan” | Please verify the accuracy of this provision since Small Businesses are not required to submit Subcontracting Plans | Small Business are not required to submit a subK plan, but it may be required in showing the requirement to meet 50% as the Prime. |
| 49 | Solicitation Section M(3) | Source Selection Team (SST) (Appendix A) | Appendix A appears to be the Source selection team or some guidance associate with the source selection team | Does the government intend to provide appendix A | No |
| 50 | 2 | Section J, Pg. 35, Attachment 2, Level Of Effort. | Attachment 2, Level Of Effort (LOE) was not included with the Draft RFP and section L does not allow any deviation from that LOE | Will the Government provide a draft Level Of Effort prior to final RFP release? | Was Posted to FBO |
| 51 | 2 | Section J, Pg. 35, Attachment 3, DD254 | Attachment 3, DD254 was not included in the Draft RFP. | Will the Government provide a draft DD254 prior to final RFP release? | Will be provided with Final RFP release |
| 52 | 2 | 1 | This paragraph cites FAR 19.805-1(a)(1) witch applies to 8A concerns not Woman Owned Small Business. | Request the Government cite the appropriate Woman Owned Small Business FAR clause. | Will be corrected in Section A Final RFP |
| 53 | 3 | 6 | Draft RFP shows a 45 day response time to the RFP and a due date of February 7, 2018 due date. | Will the Government please confirm that the due date will be February 7, 2018? | This date will be dependent upon the relapse date of the Final RFP |
| 54 | PWS Pg. 8 of 27 | PWS Section 1.5.9 Key Personnel | PWS and Section L are not clear on specifically which Key Personnel are to be proposed. | Request the Government specify exactly which personnel are to bid as key. | Updated PWS has been posted on FBO |
| 55 | PWS pg 17 of 23 | PWS section 5.5 Logistics Support | 5.5 Logistics Support. The Contractor shall provide the necessary logistical support (i.e. equipment, facilities, technical information and trained personnel) that is essential to the successful completion of all Technology Development efforts aforementioned in Section 5.3. Please note that Technology Development efforts are in PWS Section 5.4. | Request the Government confirm that PWS Section 5.5 Logistics Support applies to PWS Section 5.4 Technology Development Support. | The requirement is stated as intended. |
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