QA - DIABLO RFP Compiled 20230615-Redacted.pdf

# Industry Question/Comment Reference Government Response

1 Will PD SAI provide a requirements document or capabilities document for the

COMINT, ELINT, and SAR/MTI?

RFP, Section L.4.2.2.2, Breadth and Depth Sample Task No.

2 The Government is listed as the OEM for

1. Can the Government confirm that depot repair of these systems will be supported by the Government?

2. Is evidence of third party depot repair support required for compliance?

Attach+0014_DIABLO TO1 Qty-FTE, DIABLO TO1 Sensors

Tab

Yes, systems listed showing USG as OEM are required to be vendor supported under

DIABLO TO 1. USG clarifying Attachment 0014.

3 Will the Government consider scoring past performance with a color rating? RFP, Section M.2.4.7, Assigning Ratings No.

4 Will the Government consider making Factor 3: Past Performance more important than

Factor 2: Cost/Price?

RFP, Section M.2, Evaluation Factors No.

5 Will the Government allow for 15 pages of narrative to respond thoroughly to TO 1? RFP, Section L.2.2 (Table 2.2), Proposal Organization No.

6 Due to the complexity and importance of accountability for internationally-dispersed sensitive government property, will the Government consider making the property management plan a color scored factor?

RFP, Section M.2.6.1, Property Management Plan

Compliance

No.

7 Given the details need for a complete answer, will the Government allow 30 pages for the combined "II. Part B. Subfactor B (Breadth and Depth Sample Task )" and "II. Part C.

Subfactor C (Tier 2/3 Vendor Management Plan )"?

RFP, Section L.2.2 (Table 2.2), Proposal Organization No.

8 The PWS details ASO support as, ." No ASOs are listed in the CSFR Staffing table.

1. What is the staffing expectation?

TO1 PWS, Section 5.12.1, Airborne Sensor Operators 1 ASO FTE, USG clarifying Attachment 0014.

9 The PWS details PED support as, " No PED analyst are listed in the CSFR table.

1. What is the staffing expectation?

TO1 PWS, Section 5.12.2, Processing, Exploitation, and

Dissemination

1 PED SME FTE is currently identified in

Attachment 0014.

10 The PWS details PED infrastructure support as,

1. Can the Government clarify what is currently support/not supported?

TO1 PWS, Section 5.13.1, PED Infrastructure Attachment 0013, section 5.13.1 requirements are aligned to the PED SME responsibilities identified in Attachment 0014.

11 Please confirm "Attachment 1" references in the TO1 PWS should actually be

"Attachment 0014".

TO1 PWS Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0013.

12 Draft RFP Subfactor A—Task Order 1. Attachment 14 lists OEMs for supported sensor systems. To be technically acceptable, Offerors need to provide proof of an OEM relationship via a Subcontractor/Service Agreement. In conversations with an OEM, they indicated that they are exclusively teamed with another bidder and will not provide any proof documentation to any other Offeror. The same paradigm exists if an

Offeror leverages one of their teammates to leverage proof documentation from the

OEM.

1. In this scenario, recommend clarification on how relationship proof could be provided.

2. Related, can an Offeror self-identify an OEM relationship by documenting past

Purchase Orders/Subcontractor agreements with the OEM?

Attach+0014_DIABLO TO1 Qty-FTE, DIABLO TO1 Sensors

Tab

USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

DIABLO Draft RFP - W56KGY23R0001 - Industry Feedback

13 In lieu of providing audit reports for our Estimating System, Purchasing System, and

Accounting System, will the Government accept DCMA-approval letters for each of these business systems?

RFP, Section L.5.4.2.6, Audit Reports Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

14 Will the Government issue Corrective Action Reports (CARs) if the quality team for the

Prime has already issued a CAR internally or externally to Tier 2/3 external providers?

Attach+0016_DIABLO TO1 QASP_20230512, Table, Attachment 1: Performance Standards Matrix

No.

15 "This plan shall address each of the outcomes described below (7.11.1.1) and how it is addressed within the Offeror’s written Property Management System Procedures."

1. Please confirm "7.11.1.1" is a typo and should read, "7.7.2.1".

RFP, Section L.7.7.2, Part E - Government Furnished

Property Compliance

Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

1. With PEO FW being responsible for the platforms, will the contractor still have responsibility ?

TO1, PWS 4.12.1, Tactical Sensitive Compartmented

Information Facility (TSCIF)

No, vendor shall support PM FW as needed, USG clarifying Attachment 0013.

1. Is the contractor expected to track parent-child relationships for UII marked assets in

TAMMS-A or just use the PIEE module for registering UIIs when adding and removing property from the contract GFP list?

TO1 PWS, Section 4.16, Handling, Storage, Preservation, Item Unique Identification, Packaging, and Shipping

PIEE module, USG clarifying Attachment 0013.

1. Is this requirement applicable to each of the sensors in Attachment 0014?

2. Does the Government have existing reliability models for each sensor developed using OEM data or engineering estimates?

3. Does the Government have an LORA, maintenance plan, and provisioning data from

OEMs or does the contractor need to research data and develop new models?

4. Does the Government have historical failure data and maintenance metrics to provide from operations and sustainment reports?

TO1 PWS, Section 5.8, Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Cost

Item 1: Yes, Attachment 0013 section 5.8 states "The Contractor shall ensure CWBS clearly identifies Future Business Jet versus legacy EMARSS, GRCS, and ARL requirements".

Items 2-4: No the USG will not provide this data.

1. Does the contractor need to propose a storage solution for OCONUS site locations or

CONUS only?

TO1 PWS, Section 5.16, Provide Storage CONUS only, USG clarifying Attachment 0013.

20 Does the Government require use of an Army database for Logistics Support Analysis

Reports development like PowerlogJ or COMPASS?

TO1 PWS, Section 5.17.2, Logistics Support Analyses &

Section 5.17.3, Publications

Only in the event an ECP is approved via change order during the POP.

21 Please confirm that Arial Narrow is an Arial font. RFP, Section L.2.2.2 Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

22 We respectfully request the addition of a separate, Optional Demobilization and

Retrograde CLIN for OCONUS efforts. The CLIN can be exercised whenever the OCONUS services are no longer required. This will make it easier instead of trying to figure out whether to price the value in the Base Period or Option Period CLINs.

General No changes made.

23 The PWS reads, What contract clauses is this referring to where it says, “in accordance with the contract clauses”?

Also, does the government intend for contractors to propose insurance costs to cover loss or damage to GFP or does the USG intend to utilize the language in FAR 52.245-(h) to minimize costs to this contract?

Base PWS 4.3, Government-Furnished Property; page 7 USG clarifying Attachment 0001.

24 Background: Clause A.6 Profit/Fee "Maximum Fee and Profit rates are established in

Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) in this IDIQ." Clause A.6 implies the maximum fee/profit is directed. However, the fee/profit values are not provided. Additionally there is not a fill in the blank for Offerors to propose fee/profit and all CLINs in Section

B are marked NSP.

Question: Does the Goverment intend to direct maximum fee/profit or will Offerors propose?

Soliciation Clause A.6 Yes, USG to clarify in Section B.

25 Background: Section L.5.4.2.1 states "Offerors shall propose all additional costs to meet the requirement of Attachment 0013 - Task Order 1 PWS. There are requirements in Attach 0013 that do not provide sufficient detail to estimate the required costs. For example, PWS 5.13.1

The limited detail currently available provides an advantage to the incumbent contractor.

Question: Does the Government intend to release further detailed information to support a BOE for TO1 tasks? If not, can the Government identify the specific TO1 PWS elements they want included in the BOE to ensure a level playing field for all offerors?

Section L.5.4.2.1 No, Attachment 0013, section 5.13.1 requirements are aligned to the PED SME responsibilities identified in Attachment 0014.

26 Background: Section L.5.4.2.1 states the "BOE shall be at a minimum, a level four (4)

Work Breakdown Structure, all rolled up to the three (3) programs 1.1 EMARSS, 1.2

GCRS, 1.3 Future Jet." The TO1 PWS requires the Contractor to "ensure CWBS clearly identifies Future Business Jet versus legacy EMARSS, GRCS, and ARL requirements."

Question: Could the Government clarify if TO1 requires support for the ARL program and if so, whether a BOE is required for the ARL program?

Note that Attach 0012 Cost Workbook also only requires cost for the EMARSS, GCRS, and Future Business Jet programs.

Section L.5.4.2.1 Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

27 Background: Section L.7.7.2 Volume V, Part E requires a Property Management Plan to be submitted with the proposal that addresses the requirements of Section L.7.7.2.1.

PWS T01 CDRL A007 requires submission of a Property Management Plan with the

Block 4 authority listed as FAR 45.201(c)(4)/T which requires "A description of the offeror's property management system, plan, and any customary commercial practices, voluntary consensus standards, or industry-leading practices and standards to be used by the offeror in managing Government property."

Question: Could the Government verify that submission of a Government-approved

Government Property Mangagement System Manual that covers the L.7.7.2.1 requirements fulfills the Section L requirement?

Section L.7.7.2 Attachment 0017 CDRL A007 is a resubmission of the Contractor's Property Management Plan

30 days after contract award. The DD 1423 is there to ensure the PM team is delivered a version of the PMP and that any future updates are captured, delivered, and costed out by the Contractor.

Attachment 0009 requirements are as stated.

28 Background: Base PWS 4.2.2 requires monthly Earned Value Management System reporting.

Question: Will the Government require Earned Value Management (EVM) for this IDIQ contract or subsequent Task Orders? Request the Government clarify if they are seeking earned value metrics or formal EVMS reporting in accordance with DFARS

252.234-7002.

Base PWS 4.2.2 Solicitation includes DFARS 252.234-7002 which defines what an acceptable EVMS is.

Specific EVMS requirements clarified in individual orders.

29 Background: Base PWS 5.6.1

The scope of DIABLO covers mission systems and sensors.

Question: Request the Government clarify what OFPs are envisioned as part of the scope for DIABLO.

Base PWS 5.6.1 Specific Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) requirements clarified in individual orders.

30 Background: TO1 PWS 4.12.1

Question: Request the Government clarify what activity is expected to make an aircraft that is not under the contractor's control into a TSCIF.

TO1 PWS 4.12.1 USG clarifying Attachment 0013.

31 Background: TO1 PWS 5.11 DMSMS states

…" The prime contractor for DIABLO will not have selected the MEP equipment being maintained and sustained under TO1.

Question: Could the Government delete this requirement or clarify whether they have agreements with the MEP equipment OEMs that makes them responsible for Class 1

ECPs for their equipment?

TO1 PWS 5.11 No, requirement is as stated, prime offerors should ensure proper flow down of requirements to teammates and team members.

32 Background: TO1 CDRL A017 Software/Firmware Change Request states that submissions are due monthly. TO1 PWS 5.6.1 Software and Firmware states

Question: Request the Government clarify if CDRL A017 submissions are expected quarterly and/or as needed to match the release of quarterly software changes.

Attach 0017 CDRL A017 No, requirement is as stated, a Software

Change Request (CDRL A017) is not the same as a software release which is captured as a

Software Product Package (CDRL A021).

33 Background: Section L states "The Government awards an eighteen (18) month rapid prototyping and technology insertion effort...Offeror(s) should assume identified sensing solutions are provided to a separate Platform Lead System Integration (PLSI) vendor operating under a separate contract for actual ground and flight integration and test activities with Offeror providing associated sensing expertise and support under this sample task."

Question: Please clarify scope of the project to be completed in eighteen (18) months:

Delivery of prototype sensor subsystem to the PLSI? or delivery of fully integrated system by the PLSI?

L.4.2.2.2 No, requirement is as stated in Attachment

0009, section 4.2.2.2.

34 Background: Section L states that "Each Offeror shall propose associated Non-

Development Item (NDI) solution replacements for the identified legacy COMINT, ELINT, and SAR/MTI sensing solutions. " and also that "one of the Offeror’s proposed replacements shall be a prototyping solution meeting the definition of Technology

Readiness Level (TRL) 6". A prototype sensor system at TRL 6 has typically not completed a formal Developmental Test, and this prototype sensor may require significant design trade-offs and additional development to achieve a higher TRL assessment (e.g. TRL 8).

Question: Will the Government please clarify if the Offeror should assume that no additional development is required for the TRL 6 sensor?

Section L, Part B, Subfactor B

No, requirement is as stated in Attachment

0009, section 4.2.2.2.

Background: Part C defines "Tier 1 = Prime Contractor, Tier 2 = Any vendor with a direct contractual relationship with the Prime Contractor, Tier 3 = Any vendor with a direct contractual relationship to a vendor that has a direct relationship to the Prime

Contractor." and Part D says "Second and lower tier small business subcontractors will not be considered towards the total small business participation percentage. " and also that "Large businesses may achieve the small business participation requirements through subcontracting to small business. "

Question: Will small businesses with a direct contractual relationship with the Prime

Contractor (Tier 2) be considered towards the small business participation percentage?

Section L.4.2.2.3 Part C - Subfactor C & Section L.7.7.1

Part D - Small Business Participation

USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

Background: Section says "Each Offeror shall propose a transition in plan which clearly identifies service providers " and specifies the Attachment 0018 template and sets a 10 page limit (not including contractual agreements). Attachment 0018 includes "3. Any required supplementary text (not to exceed 10 pages)". Section L does not specify requirements for supplementary text.

Question: Will the Government please confirm that the completed template with vendor agreements is the Transition In Plan, and that supplementary text is optional and not required.

Section L Table 2.2;

Section L.4.2.2.1 Factor 1 - Technical, Part A - Subfactor

A;

Section M.2.1.1;

Attachment 0018 Subfactor A Template

Yes.

37 Background: Section L specifies that an "Integrated Master Schedule shall be provided".

Question: Will the Government accept the Integrated Master Schedule as a Microsoft

Project file?

Section L.4.2.2.2 Part B

Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

Background: Section L specifies that an "Integrated Master Schedule shall be provided" along with a Contractor Work Breakdown Structure to Reportling Level 4.

Question: Will the Government exclude these artifacts from the Subfactor B page count limit?

Section L.4.2.2.2 Part B

Requirement is as stated in Attachment 0009, section 2.2, Table 2.2.

Background: According to Section 7.6.3.1, page L-13, "Offerors are advised that the following contractors will participate as non-Government advisors in the evaluation of proposals. These advisors will be authorized access to only those portions of the proposal data and discussion items that are necessary to enable them to provide their advice."

Question: Will the "TBD" listed Non-Government Advisors be required to sign an NDA?

Section L.7.6.3.1 Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

40 Background: Section M requires "proof of software and depot repair/overhaul capabilities ... either via an established agreement as/with an authorized service provider or the identified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Acceptable proof includes a subcontract agreement, service provider agreement, and/or license agreement". Subcontracts are typically created after Prime contract award using final contract and award flow-downs (e.g. FAR and DFARS clauses, final DD-254, etc). We recommend the Government also include a commitment to subcontract agreement

(such as a signed Teaming Agreements).

Question: Will the Government revise Section M to read "Acceptable proof includes a subcontract agreement, commitment to subcontract agreement, service provider agreement, and/or license agreement"?

Section M.2.1.1 USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

41 Background: Section M requires "proof of software and depot repair/overhaul capabilities ... either via an established agreement as/with an authorized service provider or the identified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Acceptable proof includes a subcontract agreement, service provider agreement, and/or license agreement".

Question: Several OEMs have indicated that they will not sign non-disclosure agreements (or any other agreement or OEM authorization letter) until contract award.

Will the Government consider it Acceptable if Offerors submit past subcontract agreements from other programs with OEMs as evidence that an agreement, after contract award, is reasonable and not a program risk?

Section M.2.1.1 USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

42 Background: 2.3.1 Firm Fixed Price CLIN(s)

2.3.1.1 CSC-Rs Delivery Incentive

2.3.1.2 SS-4000/SS-4500s Delivery Incentive

The RFP sections indicates incentive values to be added or reduced from profit per unit.

The RFP also indicates "*Note: the above lump sum values are for examples purposes only fee amounts subject to unit price proposed."

Question: "Are bidders required to offer incentive values based on unit price proposed?

- or -

Recognizing that Pre-Priced hardware items shall be priced out for the first two (2) years with FFP/FPIF renegotiation to occur every two (2) year thereafter to ensure economical alignment with market pricing and inflation - Does the Gov intend on negotiating incentive values post award based on contracted unit pricing?"

Section M 2.3 USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

43 Background: Section M.2.4.5 states "Relevant Past Performance means providing evidence demonstrating experience with designing, testing, maintaining, and sustaining

MULTI-INT sensing systems on manned platforms that require airworthiness requirements of similar size and scope."

Question: If the offeror's past performance submission meets all task requirements except airworthiness, then would that submission be evaluated as non-relevant?

Section M 2.4.5 USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

44 Background: Section L.4.2.2.2 states "Based upon the sample task scenario, the Offeror shall propose a feasible and innovative engineering approach demonstrating how all three sensing system replacements will be selected, designed, integrated, and tested without loss of capability and in alignment with TRL and Attachment 0001 - Base PWS

5.3, 5.4, 5.5 requirements. All proposed engineering approaches shall also consider all applicable cost, schedule, and performance risks and an Integrated Master Schedule shall be provided (Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Reporting Level 4). " and also that

"Each Offeror shall propose associated Non-Development Item (NDI) solution replacements for the identified legacy COMINT, ELINT, and SAR/MTI sensing solutions.

" The PWS includes a broad range of requirements associated with systems development; for examples: PWS 5.6 Hardware and Software Fabrication; 5.7 Test and

Evaluation; 5.17 Logistics Support (to include 5.17.3 Publications). We interpret the

Sample Tasks requirement to mean that, for the purposes of the Subfactor B response, the NDI solutions will not require fabrication, unit tests, manual development, etc.

Question: Will the Government confirm that the Subfactor B response should not address PWS requirements other than those specifically called-out in paragraphs 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5?

Section L.4.2.2.2 Part B; &

PWS paragraph 5 and sub-paragraphs.

Requirement is as stated.

45 Background: the Task Order 1 PWS 4.3 GFP states

" and PWS 4.3.1 Accountability states

" and

" Also, Attachment 0004 DIABLO GFP list contains more than

300,000 items. We interpret the accountability requirements to apply only to GFP in

Contractor custody, and not to the entire list of items in the DIABLO GFP list or items delivered and installed on AISR platforms.

Question: Please confirm if the PWS 4.3.1 Accountability requirement only applies to items in Contractor custody?

PWS 4.3.1 Yes, requirements apply to GFP in contractor custody.

46 Background: the Task Order 1 PWS 4.2.1.1 states

Question: What Government IPTs and Working Groups will the Diablo contractor be expected to support?

Task Order 1 PWS 4.2.1.1 Requirement is as stated.

47 Background: Attachment 0014 states:

Question: How many SILs with how much related equipment do we have to maintain?

Are they government SILs?

Attach 0014

Requirement is as stated.

48 2.2.5 Proposal Title Page

Please clarify if the Proposal Title page is an attachment to the proposal or should be included after the Proposal Cover page within Volume I Executive Summary.

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

2.2.5 Proposal Title Page

USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

49 Section L Para 2.2.2 Page Size and Format

Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size.

For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10 point Ariel, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text included in a table. A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages.

Please confirm that an 11 by 17 inch page containing information on one side is counted as a single page.

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

Para 2.2.2 Page Size and Format

Requirement is as stated within section 2.2.2, "A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information".

50 Table 2.2 – Proposal Organization identifies the Table of Contents (Part B) only within

Volume 1 Executive Summary.

Please clarify if the requirement is a single Table of Contents for all Volumes or a Table of Contents within each Volume. Please clarify if the requirement is a single Table of

Contents for all Volumes or a Table of Contents within each Volume.

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

Table 2.2 – Proposal Organization

Both, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

51 4.2.2.1 Part A – Subfactor A – Task Order 1 (Phase One) - Each Offeror shall propose a transition in plan which clearly identifies service providers capable of providing software and depot repair/overhaul capabilities........Offeror shall submit their response in alignment with Attachment 0018 - Subfactor A Template.

Will the Government clarify whether Attachment 0018 is submitted separately under

Volume II OR does the offeror duplicate Attachment 0018 template after the transition plan within Technical Part A?

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512

4.2.2.1 Part A – Subfactor A – Task Order 1 (Phase One)

Attach+0018_Subfactor+A+Template_20230512.docx

Attachment 0018 is within Part A, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

Section L 4.2.2.1 Each Offeror shall propose a transition in plan ..... "Offeror shall submit their response in alignment with Attachment 0018 - Subfactor A Template."

Attachment 0018 requirement states "Embed agreement(s) as object"

Due to concern of file size if agreements are embedded within Attachment 0018 will the Government accept submitting the contractual agreements separately?

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512

Attach+0018_Subfactor+A+Template_20230512.docx

No, refer to Attachment 0009, section 2.2.10 which provides instructions for submission size and approved submission methods which include the use of DOD SAFE.

53 4.2.2.1 Part A – Subfactor A – Task Order 1 (Phase One) - Each Offeror shall propose a transition in plan which clearly identifies service providers capable of providing software and depot repair/overhaul capabilities.

Please confirm that the "transition in plan" in referenced instruction refers only to the

Attachment 0018 Subfactor A Template plus any additional supplementary text (up to

10 pages).

Also please confirm that the supplementary text associated with Attachment 0018 is to provide additional information regarding the Software and Depot Repair/Overhaul capabilities as specified in PWS paragraphs 5.6.1 and 5.15 and is not intended to be an full transition in plan that address all other aspects of the TO 1 PWS.

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

4.2.2.1 Part A – Subfactor A – Task Order 1 (Phase One)

Yes.

54 Volume V - Contract Documentation 7.3 Services or Supplies and Costs/Prices

Please confirm offerors do not need to submit Section B within Vol V since 7.3 states

"Complete pricing information will be filled in by the Government at contract award."

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

Volume V - Contract Documentation 7.3 Services or

Supplies and Costs/Prices

Yes.

55 7.7.1 Part D Small Business Participation states: All Offerors (both other than small businesses (OTSB) and small businesses) shall submit a Small Business Participation

Commitment Document (SBPCD) as outlined in Attachment 0006 – SBPCD

Will the Government release a draft of Attachment 0006 prior to final RFP release?

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

7.7.1 Part D Small Business Participation

No, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

56 Volume V - Contract Documentation 7.6.3 Part C - Organizational Conflict of Interest

(OCI) Mitigation Plan

Table 2.2 Volume V Part C Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan, if applicable

Please confirm if offeror and teammates have no known OCI or relevant facts concerning any past, present or current planned interest, (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) relating to work to be performed under the DIABLO contract that will or may result in an actual or potential OCI, offeror does not need to submit an OCI mitigation plan under Volume V and only needs to confirm there are no known OCI.

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

Volume V - Contract Documentation 7.6.3 Part C

Yes.

57 The "Cost Model Instructions" tab 'Pre-Priced FFP' tab instruction 2. "The proposed profit shall not exceed 9%." but the 'CSC-R Cost Detail', 'SS-4000 Cost Detail' and SS-

4500 Cost Detail' tabs indicate Profit rate of 8% or less.

Please clarify if the maximum profit is 8 or 9%.

Attach+0012_Cost+Workbook_20230512.xlsx USG clarifying Attachment 0012.

58 There are values for CLINs X009, X010 "TO PIO" and "TO Travel-ODCs"

Please confirm these amounts are to be used as Plug values inclusive of all applicable burdens.

Attach+0012_Cost+Workbook_20230512.xlsx

Total Evaluated Tab

Yes.

59 From section L, "Pre-Priced Hardware orders will be procured via FFP or FPIF cost constructs and in alignment with the hardware pricing tables on the base contract, established in Section J. Pre-Priced hardware items shall be priced out for the first two

(2) years with FFP/FPIF renegotiation to occur every two (2) year thereafter to ensure economical alignment with market pricing and inflation. Each order will address specific hardware, material, and/or supply requirements, quantities, delivery schedules, and other related performance criteria, as applicable. Additional items shall be added to the Pre-Priced Hardware pricing tables within Section B throughout the contract ordering period."

Draft RFP states CLIN 0001's ordering period is "The base ordering period for this contract is five (5) years from the date of award." CLIN 1001's ordering period "is five

(5) years from the effective date of the option exercise."

Can the government please confirm that the CLINs listed in Attachment 12 should be

0001 Year 1, 0001 Year 2, 0006 Year 1, and 0006 Year 2 since CLIN 0001 extends five years and the request is for the first 2 years?

Attach+0012_Cost+Workbook_20230512.xlsx &

W56KGY-23-R-0001_Draft_RFP_Release_051223.pdf

Yes, Attachment 0012 currently shows this.

60 Does the Government intend to provide Labor Category descriptions for LCATs listed in

Attachment 0014? Will any other labor category descriptions/qualifications be provided in the Final RFP? If not, should the offerors include proposed qualifications within the submitted BOE?

Attach+0014_DIABLO+TO1+Qty-FTE_20230512.xlsx No, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

61 Section M 2.3.1.2 states "*Note: the above lump sum values are for examples purposes only fee amounts subject to unit price proposed."

Can the Government please describe how the final delivery incentive values will be determined or calculated?

Attach_0010_DIABLO_Sec_M_20230512.docx

Paragraph 2.3.1.2

Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0010 and 0012.

62 5.4.2.5 Subcontractor Support Task Order 1. For subcontractors proposed with cost reimbursement contract terms, the subcontractor shall provide all data required of the

Prime Offeror in paragraphs 5.4.2.1 through 5.4.4.4 shall be submitted directly

Government in order to assess realism of the proposed subcontractor cost.

Please clarify the referenced paragraphs highlighted in red. Section L paragraph 5.4 subparagraphs are numbered to 5.4.3 and does not include paragraph 5.4.4 and subparagraphs (5.4.4.4).

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

Volume III Part B - Proposal Cost/Price Models 5.4.2.5

USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

63 Offerors shall provide a worksheet for each program (1.1 EMARSS, 1.2 GRCS, 1.3 Future

Jet)

Please confirm that the term "worksheet" is synonymous with "tab" within an Excel

Workbook.

Attach+0012_Cost+Workbook_20230512.

Cost Model Instructions Tab

Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0012.

64 The Total Evaluated Price includes "Plug" numbers for TO PIO and TO Travel-ODCs.

Is it correct to assume that these "Plug" amounts are to include Offeror burdens with no Fee?

Attach+0012_Cost+Workbook_20230512.

Total Evaluated Price Tab

Yes.

65 Attachment 0012 includes the following instruction for Task Order 1:

"Offerors shall provide a worksheet for each program (1.1 EMARSS, 1.2 GRCS, 1.3

Future Jet)"

Please confirm that "1.2 GRCS" is correct. Attachment 0014 provides the anticipated

Platform Sensors Installed for both Sensors and CFSR support on Task Order 1. The

Anticipated Platforms do not include the GRCS, but do include the BW-28/B200, GSSM, an ARL-M platforms in addition to 1.1 EMARRS variants and the 1.3 Future Jet.

Attach+0012_Cost+Workbook_20230512.xlsx - Cost

Model Instructions

Attach+0014_DIABLO+TO1+Qty-FTE_23230512.xlsx

GRCS should be GSSM, USG clarifying

Attachment 0012.

66 It appears there is a formula in cells I18, J18 and K18.

Can the Government please confirm this was unintentional and that offerors should overwrite those cells?

Attach+0012_Cost+Workbook_20230512.xlsx

Pre-Priced FFP tab

Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0012.

67 Reference Section L Volume IV 6.5 Organizational Structure Change History. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of the company.

Is the Organizational Structure Change History "roadmap" to be included in Part A of

Volume IV?

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

Volume IV 6.5

Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

68 6.2 Volume Organization. The Past Performance volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

Part A – Summary of Relevant Past Performance Contracts describing the role of the

Offeror and each teaming partner, joint venture partner, and/or significant subcontractor that the Offeror is required to provide Past Performance Information

Sheets (Attachment 0011).

Please clarify if the "Summary of Relevant Past Performance Contracts describing the role of the Offeror and each teaming partner, joint venture partner, and/or significant subcontractor" separate from Attachment 0011 information or is the "Summary" the completed information in Attachment 0011?

If separate what is the page limit for Part A?

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

Volume IV 6.2

Summary is the completed Attachment 0011.

69 Reference Section L Volume IV Factor 3 - Past Performance Part A. The instruction assigns 3 pages per Reference using the Attachment 0011 format.

The Attachment 0011 format is more than two pages with the instructions. This leaves very little space to provide responses to the required inputs within the template.

Request the Government increase the page limit for each Reference to at least five pages.

Attach_0011_PP_Instruct-20230512.docx USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

70 7.8 Cross Reference Matrix. The Offeror shall prepare a Cross Reference Matrix cross referencing all RFP requirements of sections L and M to the location of the Offeror’s responses in their proposal. The Cross Reference Matrix provides reference information but is not evaluated. The Offeror’s format is acceptable.

Should the Cross Reference Matrix be included in Volume V and is there a page limit?

Attach_0009_DIABLO_Sec_L_20230512.

7.8

Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

71 Is there a CDRL is tied to the System Security Plan (SSP)? Attachment 0013_DIABLO+TO1+PWS_20230515 No, requirement as stated is they are to be available for review at Contractor's facility.

72 L 2.1.3 instructs Offerors to notify the Government NLT 12 days following solicitation release of potential errors, omissions, or unsound items. Will the Government permit

Offerors a similar window of opportunity to highlight such items following the release of amendments to the original solicitation?

L 2.1.3, p 2 of 16 USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

73 Will the Government clarify what "submit their response in alignment with Attachment

0018" means?

L 4.2.2.1, p 7 of 16

Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

Does the Government intend that offerors submit a Transition-In Plan as the narrative for Part A Subfactor 1 - Task Order 1 (Phase One) along with the completed form

Attachment 0018, together fitting within the 10 page limit? We recommend that the

Government define the transition narrative as a 5 page maximum artifact in addition to the existing 10 page limit for Part A Subfactor A - Task Order 1.

L 4.2.2.1, p 7 of 16

See USG response to questions 36, 51, 53.

75 Section M - 2.1.1 Subfactor A - Task Order 1

Can the use of a Memorandum of Understanding, Teaming Agreement, Letter of Intent, or Long Term Agreement meet the “acceptable proof” of the “established agreement” requirement if the agreement includes language that states after award we will enter into “a subcontract agreement, service provider agreement, and/or license agreement”?

M 2.1.1, p 2 of 10 USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

76 The process for electronic offers states "The maximum allowed submission is 20MB".

Please clarify if this is a per email size limit or the entire proposal. We anticipate artifacts in this proposal to exceed the 20MB limit.

Sect. L 2.2.10, p. 6 of 16 USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

77 Will the Government provide a format for the required Subcontractor Consent Letters? Section L 2.2, p. 4 of 16 and Sec. L 6.2, p. 11 of 16 No.

78 Section L 7.8 allows a cross reference matrix, please clarify where this fits in the proposal outline. Please confirm that the cross reference matrix is exempt from page count limitations.

Sect. L 7.8 p. 16 of 16 Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

79 Attachment 11, Please clarify this requirement:

"I. Specify, by name, any key individuals who participated in this program and are proposed to support the instant procurement. Also, indicate their contractual roles for both procurements."

Specifically:

a) To what does the "instant procurement" refer?

b) To what does "both procurements" refer?

Attachment 11 USG clarifying Attachment 0011.

80 Attachment 11 (PPI Instructions), Recommend items J, K and L are combined into 1 requirement. Suggest using L language only.

Attachment 11 Requirement is as stated.

81 Section M 2.6.3 lists potential other information to be included to have proposal deemed acceptable. Will the Government consider providing a list of the "other items" required "in compliance with solicitation requirements and associated terms and conditions?"

Sec. M 2.6.3, p 10 of 10 Requirement is as stated.

82 Reference Solicitation Section B, please clarify what is required to be included in the model contract as pricing is marked "NSP". Will offerors have to complete Section B?

Solicitation Section B No.

83 Solicitation Section I, I-231 252.237-7023 CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR

SERVICES, states that the "Mission-Essential Contractor Services (MECS) Plan submitted by the Contractor, is incorporated in this contract". Sections L and M do not identify the MECS as a requirement for this solicitation.

a) Is the MECS a requirement for this solicitation?

b) If so, is this a post-award requirement?

c) If this is a solicitation response requirement, please provide instructions in Sec L.

Sec. I-232 52.203-13, p. 56 of 115 USG clarifying guidance within clause 252.237-

7023.

84 Can the Government identify the length of time between the Phase One and Phase

Two deliveries? We recommend two weeks between the Phase One and Phase Two due dates to allow maximum efficiency in resource planning/allocation to meet all

Government requirements.

M.2.1 Requirement is as stated in Attachment 0009, section 2.2.11.

85 L.4.2.2.2, Part B – Subfactor B states “Platform Lead System Integration (PLSI) vendor operating under a separate contract for actual ground and flight integration and test activities with Offeror providing associated sensing expertise and support under this sample task.”

Is the offeror to assume Flight Acceptance Test Plans, Engineering Test Plans and other flight test technical publications are the responsibility of the offeror to develop and subsequentially provide to the Platform Lead System Integration (PLSI) for execution and analysis?

L.4.2.2.2, pg. L-7

Requirement is as stated in Attachment 0009, section 4.2.2.2.

L.5.4.1.1-QRC Pricing states “Offerors shall provide a Basis of Estimate (BOE) for the

Proposed QRC price. The BOE shall include estimating assumptions and ground rules.”

Will the Government consider providing a BOE template for offerors to use?

L.5.4.1.1, pg. L-9 & L-10

No.

L.5.4.2.1-BOE Task Order 1 states “A BOE is required detailing the basis for which all labor hours and categories are proposed. The Government has provided the FTEs per location to support sensor sustainment provided in Attachment 0014 – Task Order 1

Quantities/FTE.” Will the Government consider providing definition for each labor category position listed in column B (Position)?

L.5.4.2.1, pg. L-10

No.

88 Will the Government provide responses to these questions at least 2 weeks prior to

FRFP release?

Section A.1 N/A

89 2.1.1 Subfactor A – Task Order 1 states "). Acceptable proof includes a subcontract agreement, service provider agreement, and/or license agreement. If submitting an authorized service provider in lieu of OEM, Offeror shall include a separate letter from the OEM authorizing services and/or proof of negotiated licensing agreements. Any agreements and letters shall not be older than sixty (60) calendar days from the date proposals are due." Since the date proposals are due has not been defined and it is imperative that offerors execute these agreements as soon as possible, will the

Government consider eliminating the 60 day requirements or modifying it to 180 days or greater?

M.2.1.1, pg. M-2 Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

90 L.6.1 General states "Each Offeror must submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information (see format in Attachment 0011) in accordance with this section. This information is required for the Offeror and significant subcontractors, and/or teaming partners who are proposed to perform at least 40% of the proposed effort based on the total proposed price or perform aspects of the effort the Offeror considers critical to overall successful performance." Will the

Government confirm that suppliers listed in Attachment 0014 are not required to submit past performance references?

L.6.1., pg. L-11 Requirement as stated in Attachment 0011.

91 The cost Model Instructions state for the FFP Unit Pricing Proposed profit shall not exceed 9% for Hardware Items. The Cost Details tab states fee shall be no more than

8%. Would the Government please confirm the fee structure for this solicitation?

Attachment 0012 - Cost Workbook Instructions USG clarifying Attachment 0012.

92 Proposal Organization shows Vol. III Part A Introduction is limited to 5 pages. L-9, 5.2

Volume III Part A- Introduction states Introduction includes, “Table of

Contents…Glossary…” The Glossary is noted as not counting against the page limitations. Please confirm the Table of Contents is also excluded from the 5-page limit for the Introduction. If it is included in the page count, we request consideration for increasing the Introduction page limit to 10 pages.

L.3 Table 2.2 Yes, TOC excluded from page limit. USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

93 Proposal Organization shows Vol. III Part A Introduction is limited to 5 pages. L-9, 5.2

Volume III Part A- Introduction states Introduction includes, “…summary descriptions of estimating, purchasing, and accounting systems; changes/deviations to audited estimating, purchasing or accounting practices, or Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) disclosure statement included in the preparation for this proposal” assuming each requirement requires one page, these requirements will exhaust the 5-page limit

(without taking into account point of contact information for Offeror team). We request consideration for either removing the page count limit (as cost volumes are typically page unlimited) or increasing the Introduction page limit to at least 10 pages.

L.3 Table 2.2 USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

94 Un-sanitized Cost/Price Model states the Attachment 0012 – Cost Workbook Template

“should be in .XLS file format (MS-Excel 365) compatible format. Please confirm .xlsx file formats are acceptable.

L.9, 5.3.1 Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

95 Un-sanitized Cost/Price Model states “All proposed costs shall include formulas and not be hard numbered.” Please confirm unit pricing may be hard-coded/hard numbered.

L.9, 5.3.1 Requirement as stated, USG is requiring other than cost and pricing data to validate profit is not included in the unit pricing prior to USG incentive profit calculations.

96 L.5.4.1.2 Hardware Pricing states “calculation of profit should not include costs of subcontractor/material for an on-time delivery” Are only subcontractors providing materials excluded from profit – i.e., is profit on subcontractors providing services allowed?

L.5.4.1.2, pg. L-10 USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

97 L.5.4.1.2 Hardware Pricing states “Hardware pricing will be the result of subcontract costs and applicable Prime Pass-Through Loadings.” Is the Prime Offeror allowed to apply profit to directly-purchased materials?

L.5.4.1.2, pg. L-10 USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

98 L.5.4.1.2 Hardware Pricing states “calculation of profit should not include costs of subcontractor/material for an on-time delivery.” If a subcontractor is allowed to apply profit to their costs, what incentive does the subcontractor have for early delivery?

L.5.4.1.2, pg. L-10 USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

99 L.5.4.1.2 and M.2.3.1 indicate profit is applicable only to “value added costs (not including the direct costs for materials or subcontracting cost)” If the Prime Offeror recovers procurement costs as an indirect cost, then the Government is stating no profit is applicable to non-labor costs except for the early delivery incentive, is that correct?

L.5.4.1.2, pg. L-10

M.2.3.1

Yes.

100 Subcontracts and materials costs are generally fee-bearing. Would the Government consider removing the restriction of excluding direct costs for materials or subcontracting from profit, even if it means decreasing the incentive amounts?

L.5.4.1.2, pg. L-10

M.2.3.1

No.

101 M.2.3.1.1 and M.2.3.1.2 describe delivery incentives, but does not make reference to/allowance for circumstances outside of the Offeror’s control that may delay delivery. How is the Government intending to ameliorate the undue risk this pricing scenario places on the Offeror?

M.2.3.1.1, M.2.3.1.2 See FAR 52.216-10(d), 52.242-17, 52.249-8

102 Incentive-based profit, where costs may be significantly impacted by external factors introduces cost recovery risks not typically inherent under a firm fixed pricing structure.

Would the Government consider revising the materials CLINs to CPIF?

M.2.3.1.1, M.2.3.1.2 No.

103 Audit Reports: If Offeror has documentation of system approvals by DCMA, can the approval letters be submitted as support of system adequacy in lieu of audit reports?

L.11, 5.4.2.6 Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0009.

104 We recommend that the government consider adding relevant unmanned experience of similar size and scope to the past performance requirement. Will the Government consider this recommendation?

M.2.4.5, pg. M-7 Yes, USG clarifying Attachment 0010.

105 To provide transparency into cost evaluation, would the Government consider providing benchmark direct labor rates to ensure adequacy and realism of direct labor costs?

M.2.3 No.