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IMILES VTESS DRAFT RFP QUESTIONS – W900KK-16-R-0003 2015

Originally posted 24 DEC 2015. Updated answers are highlighted in yellow.

1. COST/PRICE (VOLUME I), refers to Section B of Delivery Order 0001. On page 148 of the Draft RFP, it states “Quantities: The Offeror shall provide prices for each line item of Section B” and page 149 “Offerors shall provide a Target Cost, and a Target Profit for each DO 0001 CLIN.”

And in Section M.5.0 FACTOR 5 – COST/PRICE (VOLUME IV), it states “the Government will evaluate offerors for award purposes by adding the total of all CLINs prices, including all options, for the Delivery Order 0001.

Question: Will the government please provide the CLINs for Delivery Order 0001?

Answer: DO 0001 is provided as Attachment 4.

Relates to: Attachment 4, DO 0001

2. Page 138, Section L.2.8 OFFERORS ARE HEREBY ON NOTICE THAT A FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL THE

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN EXACTLY THE MANNER (TIMELINESS AND FORMAT) SPECIFIED

IN THE SOLICITATION MAY CONSTITUTE A BASIS FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO REJECT A

PROPOSAL AS NON-COMPLIANT AND THEREFORE UNACCEPTABLE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF

THE SOURCE SELECTION AUTHORITY. and Page 139, Section L.3.0 Proposal Volumes Question: Unable to find language for submitting Section K? Should Section K Representations and Certifications be included in Volume IV Cost/ Price? Please clarify.

Answer: Volume I, General, has been added. Certifications and Representations will be included in Volume 1.

Relates to: RFP Section L.7.1, Volume I

3. 52.247-49 DESTINATION UNKNOWN (APR 1984), is cited.

Question: Will the government provide the final destinations?

Answer: The destination of the devices is not known at this time. For purposes of evaluating proposals, the clause has been updated in section L of the RFP to reflect “origin”.

4. On page 143, Section L.5.2, the Draft RFP states “The Offeror shall provide an initial Integrated

Master Plan (IMP) and initial Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that details the effective planning, scheduling, and execution of the work effort for Delivery Order 0001.

Question: Will the IMP and IMS be part of the page count for Volume I? What level of WBS detail will satisfy the Government's requirements?

Answer: The IMP and IMS are excluded from the page count limitation. The LT2 Work Planning and Schedule sub-factor, section L has been updated to include the following language: "The IMP and IMS shall be to the same level WBS as is required to for the RTVM."

Relates to: Volume III and Factor 2 Management Subfactor 2.2 - LT2 Work Planning and Schedule

5. On page 138, Section L.5.2, the Draft RFP states “An offeror’s proposal shall include a cross-reference matrix” Question: Will the cross-reference matrix be part of the page count? Please clarify?

Answer: The cross reference matrix is excluded from the page count.

Relates to: RFP, Section L.7.3

6. On page 142, Section L.5.2, the Draft RFP states “Offerors shall prepare and submit a

Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrix (RTVM) that aligns with Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Delivery Order 0001 performance specification and shall include one additional Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) level of derived requirements to include the requirements derived from all supporting reference documents.”

Question: Will the RTVM be included in the page count for Volume I?

Answer: The RTVM is excluded from the page count.

Relates to: RFP, Section L.7.0, Volume III Management

7. On page 7, Attachment 6, Section 3.1.1.2, Test Procedure 2 – Install and Align M240 SAT Question: Will the M240 and M249 mounting be by Picatinny rail shown below or will there be a need to clamp to the barrel?

Answer: M240 & M2 can be either barrel mounted or mounted on the picatinny rail.

Relates to: Attachment 6, DO 0001 Performance Specification

8. On page 5, Attachment 2, DO 1 Performance Spec, Section 3.1 states “The I- MILES VTESS shall include a Training Data Transfer Device (TDTD) for extracting event and logistics data IAW the LT2 Live Player Area Network (PAN) Interface Standard, PRF-PT- 00549. All I-MILES VTESS components, networks and core software elements shall be defined and controlled by individual LT2 TESS Hardware Component Agreements (HCA), Service Agreements, and System Composition Agreements (SCA)” Question: Is a separate device that provides the downloader/TDTD function part of the deliverables?

Answer: A separate device may be required, though it is highly dependent on the offeror's proposed solution.

9. On page 17, Attachment 2, DO 1 Performance Spec, Section 3.4.1 states “I-MILES VTESS shall interface and be compatible with MILES training devices using a laser light beam communication channel through the atmosphere IAW the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) Communication Code (MCC) Standard, PMT 90-S002. The I- MILES VTESS laser transmitters and detectors shall be capable of compensating for the presence of scintillation with no more than 5% degradation of system performance.”

Question: Could you define “presence of scintillation” as an objective level of scintillation between “none” to “saturated”?

Answer: As part of contract award, the OEM will work with third party test group (CREOL, MILES Testbed) to define.

10. On page 17, Attachment 2, DO 1 Performance Spec, Section 3.4.1 states “I-MILES VTESS shall interface and be compatible with MILES training devices using a laser light beam communication channel through the atmosphere IAW the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) Communication Code (MCC) Standard, PMT 90-S002. The I-MILES VTESS laser transmitters and detectors shall be capable of compensating for the presence of scintillation with no more than 5% degradation of system performance.”

Question: Does the phrase “capable of compensating” imply automatic, self-compensation?

Answer: As part of contract award, the OEM will work with third party test group (CREOL, MILES Testbed) to define."

11. On page 11, Attachment 2, DO 1 Performance Spec, Section 3.3, Item 16 states “Shall provide the capability for the system to associate and disassociate all components individually and all at once.”

Question: Suggest the wording be changed to “individually or all at once”?

Answer: The requirement will not be modified. The Government expects to use both modes of disassociation.

12. On page 20, Attachment 2, DO 1 Performance Spec, Section 3.5, Item 9 states “Shall provide a single shot dry-fire mode for all weapons. The dry-fire mode shall be selected via Controller Mode. The dry-fire device shall meet the environmental test requirements IAW Environmental, Construction, Safety, and E3 Requirements Specification.

Question: Will dry fire switches be part of the first deliverables for VTESS?

Answer: Dry Fire switches are considered Special Tools and Test Equipment, they will only be used for testing purposes.

13. On page 26, Attachment 2, DO 1 Performance Spec, Section 3.5.1, “VTESS Spec Table 5, 6, and 7- M240 and M249 has effective range of 800 meters and suppression range of 1600 meters with a fall off of almost 100% at 1360m [Table 5]--Then it says that if one fires in suppression mode, the range is 1600 meters and within 130% it must fall to almost zero with 3 times the detector area [Table 7].

Question: There seems to be a conflict between the desired extinction for effective range and the extinction required for suppression range. Please explain.?

Answer: The Government does not understand the question, specifically the part ""…it must fall to almost zero with 3 times the detector area [Table 7].

However, the point target test is strictly measuring the number of ""Kill"" messages and the suppression test measures ""Hit"", ""Near Miss"" and ""Kill"". At 20 deg. C, the point target test permits for <20% of ""Hit"" or ""Kill"" messages to go past the roll off requirement - it is typically impossible for ""Kill"" messages to no longer exist past the indicated roll of range."

14. On page 36, Attachment 2, DO 1 Performance Spec, Section 3.14.5.3 states, “All I-MILES VTESS wireless components shall have field replaceable batteries. The batteries shall take no more than one minute to replace without any tools. The components shall retain configuration information when replacing the batteries.

Question: Should the devices retain configuration or should they go into the “default mode” when batteries are changed?

Answer: As is written on page 36, Attachment 2, DO 1 Performance Spec, Section 3.14.5.3 states, “All I-MILES VTESS wireless components shall have field replaceable batteries. The batteries shall take no more than one minute to replace without any tools. The components shall retain configuration information when replacing the batteries.

15. Sub factor - 1.3 Laser Pairing Analysis. On page 141 of the Draft RFP, it states “The Offeror shall participate in a United States Army Public Health Command (USA PHC) laser safety assessment to support the Laser Pairing Analysis.

• The Offeror shall deliver one M2 and one M240 Small Arms Transmitters (SAT) to the USA PHC at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). The Offeror shall provide two SATs to US PHC no later than the Offeror's scheduled appointment provided by the Government. A representative from the Offeror's organization shall be in attendance at APG to assist in operating the device. If a SAT requires external power or controller mechanisms, these must be provided by the Offeror. Upon successful completion of the USA PHC laser safety assessment, the Offeror's representative will certify that the SATs are in working order and will properly pack for transport to PEO STRI, Orlando, FL. In addition to the required two SATs, the Offeror may deliver up to four spare SATs to USA PHC no later than the Offeror's scheduled Safety Determination appointment. The Offeror's representative shall certify that the SATs are in working order and shall package for delivery for use during the Laser Pairing Assessment. Shipping costs will be at Government expense for up to six SATs.”

Question: What documents do we need to provide to PHC laser safety assessment group at APG in support of USA PHC laser safety assessment for the SAT?

Answer: No documentation is required.

Relates to: L.9.0 Factor 1- Technical, Subfactor- 1.3 Laser Pairing Analysis

16. Attachment 15, Appendix 1– Laser Pairing Analysis /Field Analysis, sections 1.1, 2.1.1.6, 2.1.1.7, and 6.0 show that the beam profile for the M2 is to be tested at 915m. However, during the Oct 21, 2015 Laser Pairing Analysis Site Visit, the government stated that the beam profile of the M2 was to be tested at 500m.

Question: Please clarify whether the beam profile of the M2 is to be tested at 915m or 500m?"

Answer: Attachment 15, sections 1.1, 2.1.1.6 and 2.1.1.7 have been updated to reflect the M2 Profile test, conducted at 500m. Section 6.0 (that the question is referencing) is for the M2 pairing test. The M2 pairing test will still be conducted at 915m as written in attachment 15 and as discussed at the site survey (TISTEF walk through).

Relates to: Attachment 15, Laser Pairing Analysis-Laboratory Analysis

17. Question: Year 1 does not show an NRE line item. Does the government intend that all NRE development costs be included as part of CLINs 0002-0013?

Answer: The NRE for Year 1 is included in CLIN 0001 of DO 0001 Relates to: Attachment 4

18. Question: What are the base kit quantities 568 or 536? Section B of IMILES VTESS Delivery Order

0001 (Attachment 4) states that CLIN 0001 is for “Base Kits- 568, Abrams 6, Bradley 14, MGS 5, and ATGM 5.” Cost Price Workbook (Attachment 13), Planned Ordering Schedule provides Qty 536 for Year 1."

Answer: The base kit quantity is 568, Attachment 13 is updated to reflect this amount.

19. Question: Section F of IMILES VTESS Delivery Order 0001 (Attachment 4) states in a solicitation note that Year 1 will be from date of award through an 18 month period. Is this the ordering period? Will the government define the Period of Performance (Pop) for Year 1 (CLINS 0001- 0013)?"

Answer: DO 0001 will have a base period no greater than 18 months; offerors will define the base period for LRIP within their proposal submissions. Subsequent options for the DO will be in sequential one year increments – with the exception on Option 4 - from the proposed delivery date for LRIP items. Based on the proposed base period, Option 4 may be less than one year.

The dates will be incorporated at award.

20. Question: “Attachment 4 indicates offeror is to provide a price for CLIN 002 “System Verification

Test”, and “performance is in accordance with” in CDRLs A026 and A028. In order to ensure that the offeror includes pricing for all applicable work for this CLIN, will the government please provide the applicable DO-0001 SOW paragraphs corresponding to “System Verification Test”?

Same question applies for CLINs 0005, 0006, and, 0012."

Answer: Attachment 5, DO 0001 SOW states the paragraphs corresponding to System Verification Test. “performance is in accordance with” in CDRLs A026 and A028 has been removed from the description of these CLINs. DO 0001 CLIN Descriptions have been updated.

Relates to: Attachment 5, DO 0001 SOW

21. Question: "Attachment 4 indicates offeror is to provide a price for “Government Acceptance

Test” in CLIN 003 and references CDRLs A026 and A028. In order to ensure that the offeror includes pricing for all applicable work for this CLIN, will the government please provide the applicable DO-0001 SOW paragraphs corresponding to “Government Acceptance Test”? Same question applies for CLINs 0004, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0013."

Answer: Attachment 5, DO 0001 SOW states the paragraphs corresponding to Government Acceptance Test. The reference to CDRLs A026 and A028 have been removed. DO 0001 CLIN Descriptions have been updated.

22. Question: "Where should the DO 0001 work scope that is not specifically called out in

Attachments 4 (IMILES VTESS Delivery Order 0001) and 13 (Cost Price Workbook), be priced? Is this work to be priced as FFP or FPI? There are multiple elements of the DO 0001 work scope that are not specifically included in the Year 1 CLIN structure. Examples include DO 0001 SOW sections 3.1.1 through 3.1.6.2 and SOW sections 3.2 and sections 3.2.1 through 3.2.7.8."

Answer: All of the work should be priced under DO 0001, CLIN 0001 FPIF, unless otherwise defined in Section B, of DO 0001 and Cost Price Workbook.

Relates to: Attachment 4, DO 0001 and Attachment 13, Cost/Price Workbook

23. Question" Attachment 4 (IMILES VTESS Delivery Order 0001) CLIN 1001 indicates a quantity of

8,436 and Attachment 13 (Cost Price Workbook) indicates in a note on the Range Pricing tab that the offeror is to provide range pricing for quantity 8,468. Please clarify."

Answer: The Government may order up to 8,436 on each option CLIN of DO 0001. Range pricing provided in attachment 13 will be used to price all production units on DO 0001 and subsequent DOs. For evaluation purposes only, to determine the total evaluated price for this solicitiation, 528 units will be priced for each range provided in Attachment 13.

24. Question: “Section B of Attachment 4 states that CLIN 0001 is for “Base Kits- 568, Abrams 6, Bradley 14, MGS 5, and ATGM 5.” Attachment 13, Planned Ordering Schedule provides Qty 536 for Year 1. Please clarify."

Answer: The base kit quantity is 568 with 30 delta kits as described in the question. The amount has been updated and Planned Ordering Schedule worksheet has been removed from Attachment 13.

25. Question: "Cost Price Workbook (Attachment 13) calls for offerors fto provide an FFP for CDRL

0012, but IMILES VTESS DELIVERY ORDER – 0001 (Attachment 4) indicates CLIN 0012 as NSP.

Please clarify."

Answer: Attachment 13, is updated to show NSP for Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) for DO 0001, CLINs 0012, 1003, 2003, 3003 and 4003.

26. Question: ""Question: Will the government provide the specific number of calendar days from the date of the contract that the first article test report is due per section (b) below or will this delivery date requirement be established after contract award?

“(a) The Contractor shall test unit(s) of Lot/Item as specified in this contract. At least calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests. To be determined at contract award.

(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within _____ calendar days from the date of this contract to _____ [insert address of the Government activity to receive the report] marked ""FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. , Lot/Item No. "" Within calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval. To be determined in individual delivery orders.”

“(a) The Contractor shall test unit(s) of Lot/Item as specified in this contract. At least calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests. To be determined at contract award.

(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within _____ calendar days from the date of this contract to _____ [insert address of the Government activity to receive the report] marked ""FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. , Lot/Item No. "" Within calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval. To be determined in individual delivery orders.”

Answer: FAR Clause 52.209-3 is updated in Attachment 4, DO 0001.

27. Question: Request the government define the term “Training Device” in the context of the DO-

0001 SOW. For example is a “Training Device” a base kit first article, a base kit LRIP unit, etc.?

Will the government be providing the specific months after contract award for delivery of subject “Training Device” for this section or will this delivery date requirement be established after contract award?

Delivery Order 0001) states:

“(a) Training Device [identify training device] shall be delivered within [insert time period] months after contract award, to the following address: [insert delivery address] as specified in the Individual Delivery Orders.

(b) The contractor is required to follow the milestone schedule set forth below toward meeting the delivery date: [insert milestone schedule] to be determined at contract award. “ (End of Clause)."

Answer: ACC-Orlando Local Clause 5152.247-5002 is updated in Attachment 4, DO 0001.

28. Question: Will the government please clarify the quantities of base kits in each year of the total evaluated price (TEP)?

IMILES VTESS DELIVERY ORDER – 0001 (Attachment 4), Section B CLINs 1001 through 6001 imply extending the unit cost times a quantity of 8436 to get a total price for each year, yet the workbook specifies a year 1 quantities of 536, and year 2 thru 7 quantities of 1411.

Answer: Attachment 13 Cost Price Workbook is updated. DO 0001 states 8,436 to be range priced, however, for evaluation purposes under Attachment 13 Cost Price Workbook, 528 will be evaluated per year per range (total) 8448 kits.

29. Question: The Cost Price Workbook (Attachment 13) provides for CDRLs 1003 through 6003 to be priced and included in TEP. However IMILES VTESS DELIVERY ORDER – 0001 (Attachment 4) Section B indicates that these CDRLs are Not Separately Priced (NSP). Please clarify."

Answer: Attachment 13, is updated to show NSP for Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) for CLINs 0012, 1003, 2003, 3003 and 4003.

30. Question: The Cost Price Workbook (Attachment 13) includes a government provided evaluation price for ICS (CLINs 1006 through 6006).

However IMILES VTESS DELIVERY ORDER – 0001 (Attachment 4) Section B indicates that the offeror’s ICS price for CLINs 1004 through 6004 is to be inserted in workbook. Please clarify if the government will insert a price of $4m for ICS CLINs 1004 through 6004 in Attachment 4.

In addition, the Cost Price Workbook (Attachment 13) shows CLINs 1004 through 6004 as Operator New Equipment Training and PIO Spares which do not map to IMILES VTESS DELIVERY ORDER – 0001 (Attachment 4) Section B . Please clarify."

Answer: The Interim Contractor Support (ICS) requirement has been removed from Attachment 4, DO 0001. Attachment 13 and Attachment 4 have been updated the New Equipment Training and PIO Spares do match.

31. Question: CLIN numbering is inconsistent for PIO Spares and STTE between Cost Price

Workbook (Attachment 13) and IMILES VTESS DELIVERY ORDER – 0001 (Attachment 4) Section B. Please clarify."

Answer: Attachment 13, Cost/Price Workbook and Attachment 4, DO 001 have been updated the STTE and PIO Spares do match.

32. Question: Is the FPI CLIN 0001 to be evaluated at target price or ceiling price? If ceiling price, should the offeror include columns for target cost, target price and ceiling price in the CLIN 0001 range prices table?

Answer: The FPIF CLIN 0001 is to be evaluated at the ceiling price. Range pricing does not apply to the FPIF CLIN. Attachment 13 has been updated to include the target cost and target profit for DO 0001, FPIF CLIN 0001.

33. Question: The normal "Step 4" which finds the aim point center before the official data is collected is omitted from this particular procedure. This step should be added to ensure the collection of valid data.

Answer: Aim point center task has been added to the laser pairing analysis field test procedures.

34. Question: Since the Government has specified the batteries in the CPS HCA, and it is a common battery in the Army inventory, is it the Government's intent to leverage existing stock and/or purchasing power to provide the batteries for the base kits? Or does the Government prefer that the Contractor provide/include these batteries in the base kit price?

Answer: Offerors shall provide all required components to deliver a fully capable IMILES VTESS, to include batteries.

35. Question: Please provide details regarding the desired Force-on-Target (FOT) scenarios and the VTESS capabilities they would require.

Answer: This requirement is designed to support the seamless transition to and from a FoT to/from a FoF training exercise without removing and/or adding equipment. The IMILES VTESS training equipment shall be capable of sustaining the environment of a FoT training exercise using live ammunition and TOW misses as a shooting platform.

36. Question: In the revised Draft RFP, “Shooter” is changed to “Dedicated Shooter". At the LPA site visit it was indicated we could have a backup shooter available in case of fatigue, injury, etc.

Please confirm that a backup shooter is permissible.

Answer: The word "dedicated" was removed.

37. Question: The Government equipment list in Table 3 has been changed to note a

“Tripod/Bipod” for the M240 weapon. The test procedure for the M240 Beam Profile cannot be accurately performed with a bipod-mounted weapon. To ensure the weapon and SAT are stable during the profile testing, the Government should provide a tripod and traverse & elevation mechanism.

Answer: Table 3 has been updated to remove bipod.

38. Question: Please clarify that you will be measuring beam widths relative to the center of the

IWS vest assembly as opposed to an edge.

Answer: Laser pairing analysis field test procedures updated to ensure that measurements are taken from the center of the IWS vest assembly.

39. Question: In addition to verifying the mechanical alignment of the SAT bracket via the stripes at the end of each test, we recommend testing laser alignment/pairing accuracy to ensure the SAT optics have not drifted out of alignment.

Answer: No change will be made.

40. Question: To which performance spec requirement do the new tests involving the IWS 2 SAT relate? What are the evaluation criteria for these new tests?

Answer: Table 10 of DO 0001 Performance Specification has been updated.

41. Question: Did the Government intend to list the unit for this CLIN as "LOT" instead of "Each" since the CLIN description includes mixed quantities of different types of kits: 568 Base Kits, 6 Abrams, 14 Bradley, 5 MGS, and 5 ATGM?

Answer: Attachment 4, DO 0001, CLIN 0001 unit of measure is updated to “LOT”.

42. Question: On the "Planned Ordering Schedule" tab the quantities for the out years are calculated and contain decimals that affect the total kits. Please clarify that the Government intends Offerors to use 1,411 as the quantities for Years 2 through 7 (option) for a total of 9002 kits when proposing range pricing and not the total of 9004 kits as referenced on the "Range Prices" tab.

Answer: Attachment 13, Cost Price workbook is updated.

43. Question: The instructions for Cost/Price in Sections L and M do not match the instructions in

Attachment 13 Cost Price Workbook. Please clarify which instructions take precedence.

Answer: Attachment 13 Cost Price Workbook instructions are updated to match Section L and M.

44. Question: Section L.10 states that the "Production Capability Assessments shall be conducted at the location(s) the offeror, and its team, have proposed to accomplish the production." How far down the supply chain does the Government intend to visit for PCA? What are the criteria for determining the sites to be visited?

Answer: The Government plans to visit the applicable production facilities where an offeror (and its team) have chosen to conduct the final assembly of the components defined in the LT2 Functional Component Architecture (or modified as appropriate by an offeror). The Government does not intend to visit all of the facilities where components are being manufactured to support the IMILES VTESS.

Relates to: Section L.10.0 Factor 2 –Management

45. Question: Section L.10 says that PCA will be conducted in advance of proposals being due.

Given this significant change from the first draft RFP, will the PCAs for the different bidders be conducted concurrently so that all bidders have an equal amount of time to prepare?

Answer: Due to resource constraints, the Government will conducting the PCA serially. The Government will attempt to hold the PCA events as close to one-another as possible.

46. Question: "Is the Government able to schedule international travel to Mexico to hold the PCA before proposal submittal? What is the Government's contingency plan if Threat Level conditions prevent travel to Mexico?"

Answer: The Government is currently capable to support a PCA event in Mexico. As the PCA event gets closer, the Government will re-asses the threat level before traveling.

47. Question: The pricing worksheet defines Year 1 as 536 Base Kits while Section M states this quantity as 568 kits. Please clarify which quantity is correct.

Answer: The base kit quantity is 568, Attachment 13 is updated to reflect this amount.

48. Question: Section M defines CLIN 0001 as 568 base kits. That conflicts with CLIN 0001 in Section

B, which includes 30 Delta Kits. Please clarify specifically what to price for this CLIN.

Answer: Offerors shall price Base Kits- 568 ea. Abrams 6 ea., Bradley 14 ea., MGS 5ea, and ATGM 5 ea. for CLIN 0001. Section M in the RFP is updated to reflect this as well.

Relates to: Section M.7.0 Factor 5- Cost/Price

49. Question: "The IWS M2 SAT is not shown in 1.3.2 Offeror Furnished Resources or 1.3.3

Government Furnished Resources, but is shown in Appendix A Form D1 as part of the Offeror's Pre-Shoot Analysis Inventory. Please confirm the Government provide these SATs and brackets."

Answer: IWS 2 M2 SAT added to GFE list in LPA field test.

Relates to: Attachment 15

50. Question: "Section 3.7.3 of the DO 0001 SOW states that “The contractor shall provide support and management of site logistical operations to obtain a Government designated readiness rate of 99 percent.” Since site readiness depends in part on resources that are in control of the Government (and not the contractor), the 99% readiness rate should be stated as an objective, not an explicit requirement. This requirement also appears to be in conflict with the reliability and maintainability values called out in the DO 0001 System Specification."

Answer: This section of DO 0001 SOW has been removed; however, per section 3.1.4.7 of the DO 0001 performance specification, IMILES VTESS will have a Ao of 90%.

51. Attachment 13, DO 0001 worksheet. Year 2 CLINs conflict with CLINs defined in Attachment 4.

e.g., Attachment 4 assigns CLIN 1007 as PIO Spares, attachment 13 assigns 1007 as STTE Question: Can the Government please provide clarification on the correct CLIN structure?:

Answer: Attachment 13 and Attachment 4 have been updated to reflect the CLIN structure and the STTE and PIO Spares do match.

52. Page 165, Section M.7.0, Factor 5 Cost/Price - For price evaluation purposes only, the evaluation for FFP production CLINs, it will be assumed that the Government will buy 8436 IMILES VTESS BASE KITS and will use the applicable range pricing proposed by the offeror, requested to be detailed by the offeror in Section B.

Attachment 13 Cost Price Workbook, Tab 3-Range Prices - Note: 536 kits shall be proposed during the first year of performance, while 8,468 kits shall be proposed according to the Planned Ordering Schedule over the remaining six years of performance, for a total of 9004 kits.

Question: Please clarify the total number of Base Kits to be included in the price for evaluation purposes per year.

Answer: As is defined in Delivery Order 0001, CLIN 0001 will procure Base Kits- 568 ea. Abrams 6 ea. Bradley 14 ea. MGS 5ea, and ATGM 5 ea. on a FPIF basis. The proposed price for the FPIF CLIN shall be the ceiling price entered in the CLIN 0001 of the pricing workbook, Attachment 13.

For the FFP production CLINs (1001, 2001, 3001, 4001), it will be assumed that the Government will buy a total of 8448 IMILES VTESS base kits, 528 for each range price proposed by the offeror.

Relates to: Section M.7.0 Factor 5- Cost/Price, Attachment 4 and Attachment 13.

53. Page 165, M.7.0, Factor 5. For price evaluation purposes only, as is defined in Delivery Order

0001, CLIN 0001 will procure 568 of the IMILES VTESS BASE KITS on a FPIF basis.

Attachment 13, Cost Price Workbook, Tab 5 Planned Ordering Schedule states 536 Base Kits in Year 1.

0001 VTESS Base Kits 536 1411 1411 1411 1411 1411 1411.

Page 1, Attachment 4, CLIN 0001 – The Government will purchase the following: Base Kits- 568, Abrams 6, Bradley 14, MGS 5, and ATGM 5.

Question: Please clarify the total number of Base Kits and any other Kits to be included in the price for CLIN 0001. What is the Governments intent to price Delta Kits in years 2 through 7?

Answer: As is defined in Delivery Order 0001, CLIN 0001 will procure Base Kits- 568 ea. Abrams 6 ea. Bradley 14 ea. MGS 5ea, and ATGM 5 ea. on a FPIF basis. The proposed price for the FPIF CLIN shall be the ceiling price entered in the CLIN 0001 of the pricing workbook, Attachment 13.

For the FFP production CLINs (1001, 2001, 3001, 4001), it will be assumed that the Government will buy a total of 8448 IMILES VTESS base kits, 528 for each range price proposed by the offeror.

Relates to: Section M.7.0 Factor 5- Cost/Price, Attachment 4 and Attachment 13.

54. Page 165, M.7.0, Factor 5. The evaluated price for the FPIF CLIN shall be the ceiling price entered in the CLIN 0001 of Section B.

Question: Is the Government intent for Offerors to complete Section B?

Answer: The proposed price for the FPIF CLIN shall be the ceiling price entered in the CLIN 0001 of the pricing workbook, Attachment 13.

55. Page 165, M.7.0, Factor 5. The evaluated price for the FPIF CLIN shall be the ceiling price entered in the CLIN 0001 of Section B.

The total value of range priced CLINs 0001-6001 should result from the same prices proposed within the "Range Prices"tab.

Question: Is the evaluated price going to be based on the ceiling or the range pricing?

Answer: The total evaluated price for this solicitation will be the summation of all priced

CLINs of DO 0001 as delineated in the pricing workbook, Attachment 13.

56. Attachment 13, Cost Price Workbook, Tab 2 DO 0001.

Page 4, Attachment 4, CLIN 0012 - Performance is in accordance with the Delivery Order 0001 Statement of Work Performance Specification; and all applicable CDRLs not specifically priced under another CLIN.

Question: DO 0001 states CLIN 0012 is not separately priced (NSP), Attachment 13 has CLIN 0012 as an evaluated price factor. Would the Government please provide clarification?

Answer: Attachment 13, is updated to show NSP for Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) for CLINs 0012, 1003, 2003, 3003 and 4003.

57. Attachment 13, Cost Price Workbook, Tab 2 DO 0001. 1002 - Nonrecurring Engineering (NRE)

Question: In order for Offeror's to propose NRE costs for CLINs 1002-6002, what SOW paragraphs are applicable to these CLINs?

Answer: NRE is anything required in the DO 0001 SOW that is not specifically broken out and listed in another CLIN. DO 0001 CLIN descriptions have been updated.

58. Page 158, L.13.0 Factor 5 Cost/Price - Pricing Workbook Offerors shall submit the basis of estimates and include information other than certified cost or pricing data in support of all CLINs, in an editable Microsoft Excel format.

Question: Section L states Offeror shall submit the basis of estimates and include information other than certified cost and pricing data in support of all CLINs. Should this sentence state the basis of estimates be in support of all evaluated Fixed Price and FPIF CLINs not all CLINs?

Answer: This section of the RFP has been updated.

Relates to: Section L.13.0 Factor 5- Cost/Price

59. Clause 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information

The interim rule issued by the US Department of Defense on 26 August 2015 expanded the 2013 amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012, imposing heightened security safeguards and mandatory reporting requirements on DoD contractors handling Covered Defense Information (CDI). The rule requires that contractors apply a minimum set of protective measures and security controls to safeguard CDI resident on or passing through their information systems and to ensure procedures are in place to promptly report and investigate cyber incidents.

CDI is defined as unclassified information that is generated by or provided to the contractor by the DoD in performance of the contract that falls into one of four categories. These categories include controlled technical information, critical information (for operations security), certain export control information, and any other information identified in the contract, marked or otherwise, as requiring safeguarding.

Question: Will the Government please identify the Unclassified Technical Controlled Information and Controlled Defense Information for IMILES VTESS that is covered under this clause?

Answer: This clause is in the contract specifically to cover any information you may request or develop under this contract vehicle. As this time there is no Known CDI the Government is currently aware of.

60. Page 9, Attachment 5, Section 3.1.2 - The Contractor shall extend the Government-provided

Program Work Breakdown Structure (PWBS) to lower levels in the CWBS.

Question: Can the Government provide the PWBS?

Answer: The PWBS is identified by the paragraphical structure of the DO 0001 SOW.

61. Page 150, Section L.10.0 Factor 2 - Production Capability Assessments shall be conducted at the location(s) the offeror, and its team, have proposed to accomplish the production of the IMILES VTESS system.

Question: Is it the Government's intent to visit all Offeror's manufacturing facilities (i.e., casting and moldings)?

Answer: The Government plans to visit the applicable production facilities where an offeror (and its team) have chosen to conduct the final assembly of the components defined in the LT2 Functional Component Architecture (or modified as appropriate by an offeror). The Government does not intend to visit all of the facilities where components are being manufactured to support the IMILES VTESS.

Relates to: Section L.10.0 Factor 2

62. Page 162, Section M.3.0 - The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s product for ease of use, alignment procedure, and alignment retention.

Question: What criteria will the Government use to evaluate ""ease of use""?

Answer: Section M.3.0 is updated to reflect the following: The Government will evaluate the Offeror's product's ability to perform in the intended environment.

63. Page 18, Attachment 6, Performance Spec - IMILES VTESS shall interface with the DIFCUE, Device number 06-69 (Ref: 9721801C - Prime Item Function Specification for the Keyless Direct/Indirect Fire Cue).

Question: Is the DIFCUE firing cable part of the VTESS Kit?

Answer: Yes

64. Page 19, Attachment 6, Performance Spec - IMILES VTESS shall interface with the MGSS, Device number 17-180 (Ref: 9721802D - Prime Item Function Specification for the Keyless Main Gun Signature Simulator).

Question: Is the MGSS firing cable part of the VTESS D kit for both the MGS and Tank Kits?

Answer: Yes

65. Page 17, Attachment 6, Performance Spec - IMILES VTESS shall provide a bi-directional data link

(high speed serial interface) to communicate IAW the following ICDs:

Question: Please clarify what is meant by bi-directional data link?

Answer: Offerors are required to execute the details of the Interface defined in 3.4.2(1) and

3.4.2 (2). PRF-PT-00552 and 706014G Interface Control Documents are standalone documents which describe the appropriate technical data to meet the requirement in question.

66. Page 5, Attachment 6, Performance Spec - The IMILES VTESS shall be comprised of independent components as described in the Live Training Transformation (LT2) Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) Component Architecture Foundation Overview, LT2 TESS CA-001 and as shown in Figure 1.

Question: What physical interface is required between the LRLT and ATWESS?

Answer: The Industry Standard Working Group (ISWG) did not define a physical interface between the components in question. That being said, the Government has been very clear about allowing offeror's to suggest architectural modifications to the LT2 Functional Component Architecture; IAW DO 0001 SOW, para. 3.2.1.1, changes to all LT2 Core Assets (to include the LT2

Component Architecture) must be done following document: 99-0008380 (CPM Operations Guide).

67. Page 17, Attachment 6, Performance Spec - I IMILES VTESS shall provide an external data output interface to extract event and logistic data via the Live Player Area Network IAW the Live Player Area Network (LPAN) Interface Standard, PRF-PT-00549.

Question: Is an external data output interface required in addition to the TDTD specified in Section 3.1?

Answer: An additional output is NOT required, though may be proposed if deemed appropriate by an offeror.

68. Question: Block 8 on page 1 references CDRL "B00E", but there is no B00E in this RFP. Did the

Government intend for Block 8 to reflect CDRL "B002”? Similarly, Block 8 on page 2 references CDRL "B00D;" appears this should be "B001"?"

Answer: The Government will change page 1 and 2 of Attachment 12 to reflect the proper CDRL numbering.

Relates to: Attachment 12

69. Question: RFP Section H contains clause 5152.245-5006 ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR CLAUSE (ACC-

ORL) (JUN 2015), but DO 0001 contains clause 5152.245-5006 ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR CLAUSE (PEO-STRI) (SEP 2006) - ALT I (SEP 2006) These should be the same clause?"

Answer: Both the RFP and DO 0001 contain the clause 5152.245-5006 ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR CLAUSE (PEO-STRI) (SEP 2006) - ALT I (SEP 2006) only.

Relates to: Section H of RFP and DO 0001

70. Question: Regarding SOW 3.1.2.1 and CDRL A002, please confirm that EVMS reporting only applies to the FPIF CLIN.

Answer: CDRL A002 has been updated to reflect that IPMR Formats 1, 2,3,4,5 and 7 will only be required through the life of Delivery Order 0001, CLIN 0001.

Relates to: Attachment 5, DO 0001 SOW and Attachment 7, DO 0001 CDRLs

71. Question: CDRL A037 Block 9 calls out Distribution Statement C, but Block 16 #3 calls out "Block 9: DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D…" - will the Government change Block 9 to be Distribution Statement D?"

Answer: CDRL A037 has been updated to reflect the proper distribution statement.

Relates to: Attachment 7, DO 0001 CDRLs

72. Question: Regarding Attachment 4 DO 0001 Section B and Attachment 13 Cost Price Workbook tab DO 0001, will the Government correct the CLIN descriptions in the Attachments so they match? For example, Section B calls out CLIN 1006 as ICS, while Attachment 13 Tab DO0001 calls out the same CLIN as PIO Spares. The disconnect extends to CLINs 1007, 1008, 2004, 2005, 2006, 3004, 3005, 3006, 4004, 4005, 4006, 5004, 5005, 5006, 6004, 6005, and 6006" Answer: Attachment 13 and Attachment 4 have been updated to reflect the correct CLIN structure.

73. Question: A large number of the Player ID/Ammo combinations listed for this procedure are invalid per the MCC Standard. Please provide a corrected list of the PID/Ammo combinations the Government intends to test."

Answer: The laser pairing analysis lab procedure - Table 2 and Table 3, have been updated to reflect the corrections.