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This solicitation requests proposals for an Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System-VI (ICIDS-VI) production contract. Key details include the Army soliciting proposals through solicitation number W909MY-23-R-0001 to procure follow-on ICIDS production efforts. Final proposals are due by January 16, 2023. The incumbent is Minuteman Security Solutions, LLC. Offerors should utilize the provided Excel file format to submit any questions by December 16, 2022 regarding requirements across the solicitation and its 13 attachments and 1 exhibit. The Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command in Aberdeen Proving Ground is the issuing agency. The document provides relevant details on the required products and services, response timelines and deadlines, and information on submitting questions.
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| Item # | Page / Section Number | Description | Question /Recommendation | Government Response | Requires Update | |
| B06 W909MY23R0001 Solicitation | ||||||
| 1 | 293/Section L, Subfactor 1.1 | RFP states: ...The 32-page design package is not | ||||
| included in the volume page count… | The Contractor will need to add details regarding system architecture, interfaces, design, communications and components, component locations and all interconnecting network systems. This will require more than the 32 pages. Will the government remove the page limitation on the design package? | There is no page limit to the Offeror's design package. 32 pages is the page count of the Section J, Attachment 0009 Fort FPS drawing package. The Offeror's proposed design package page count is not part of the volume page count. However, the Offeror's design package shall only contain proposed design information relevant to the drawing package). | ||||
| 2 | 293/Section L, Subfactor 1.1 | RFP states: The |
Offeror developed interconnecting systems drawings are included in the Fort FPS design package. The 32-page design package is not
| included in the volume page count…. | Can the Government clarify what these statements mean? Is the contractor expected to add all the required design details within the 32 pages of Attachment 009? | There is no page limit to the Offeror's design package. 32 pages is the page count of the Section J, Attachment 0009 Fort FPS drawing package. The Offeror's proposed design package page count is not part of the volume page count. However, the Offeror's design package shall only contain proposed design information relevant to the drawing package. | |||
| 3 | 294/Section L, Subfactor 1.2 | RFP states: Comprehensive plan with timeline to completion of installation on how ICIDS will be installed outside the Contiguous United | |||
| States (OCONUS)… | Is the Contractor to use Attachment 009 design as the basis for the plan and timeline? | The comprehensive plan should be the Offeror's solution with timeline to completion of installation on how ICIDS will be installed outside the Contiguous United States (OCONUS) on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. There is no requirement to use Attachment 009 design as the basis for the plan and timeline. | |||
| 4 | 295/Section L, Volume iii Past Perfomance | RFP states: ...Relevant efforts are defined as services/efforts the same as or similar to the effort (as compared to North American Industry | |||
| Classification System (NAICS) code 334290) required by the Solicitation.. | NAICS 334290 is applicable to companies that manufacture fire and alarm systems and is not applicable to the requirements described in this solicitation. Will the government change the NAICS to 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)? | 561621 - Security Systems Services) is for services and inconsistent with supply. We will be unable to change it since ICIDS-VI will be procured as a "Supply FFP type contract with Ancillary Services” and the resultant contract will include services incidental to the ICIDS-VI being procured. The current estimates show that a large majority of the contract value is materials. | |||
| 5 | 293/Volume IV | RFP States: Volume IV: Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations | Please verify the exact content of Volume IV. | In Volume IV: Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations, Offerors can include documents to include, but not limited to Certifications; signed subcontractor commitments; signed arrangements with affiliate companies or sister companies; teaming arrangements; and joint venture agreements. | |
| 6 | 3/Program Objective | RFP states: "The immediate goal is to network groupings of Army Installations under a regional hub while modernizing ICIDS systems…" | Is the goal to modernize the existing DAQ systems and network groupings of Army installations or replace the DAQ with a solution that is inherently capable of network groupings of Army installations and meets the 13.02 requirement as listed in Section 5.1.3.11 of Attachment 0003? | The goal is not DAQ-centric but must meet the System Performance Specification. The central monitoring solution shall be able to integrate with ICIDS-VI and legacy ICIDS. | |
| 7 | 293/Subfactor 1.1 | RFP states: "The Offeror shall demonstrate a complete design that meets the Governments Performance | |||
| Specification for an individual ICIDS Installation that is able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center…" | Is the Contactor to propose a design that replaces the current DAQ solution/head end or propose a solution that integrates with it (the understanding that DAQ doesn't meet the 13.02 requirement but IDS capabilities could be utilized in theory)? | The proposed system is not DAQ-centric but must meet the System Performance Specification. If the central monitoring solution concept is designed under this contract (currently TBD), the central monitoring solution shall be able to integrate with ICIDS-VI and legacy ICIDS. | |||
| 8 | 80 / SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS | CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT (__%) X043, CLIN CONTACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price | Contractor Logistics Support includes tasking that is difficult to estimate accurately the extent and duration of the work. Would the government consider issuing this CLIN as a T&M or LH? | The Government will not consider T&M or LH. The process is for the Contractor to propose CLS rates, and after site survey, the Delivery Order can be modified. | |
| 9 | Page 292, Section L, Proposal Files, b. File packaging. | Section states: "All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled proposal zip using WinZip version 6.2 or later, or as separate uploads in their native format, e.g., .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, etc., and provided through DoD SAFE." Section also states "Files shall | |||
| be in read-only format, using PDF files." Please clarify if files should be PDF or native files. | The Government will delete "or as separate uploads in their native format, e.g., .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, etc.," to show that files must be submitted in PDF only except for cost/price which shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel files. |
| New language: All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled proposal zip using WinZip version 6.2 or later and provided through DoD SAFE. Files shall be in read-only format, using PDF files. | Page 292, Section L, Proposal Files, b. File packaging. | ||||
| 10 | Due Date, Page 1 | The Solicitation was released on Friday, December 9, 2022, with a due date of January 16, 2023 – Would the Government deliberate extending the due date an additional two (2) weeks in consideration of the forth coming Holidays? | No, the Government cannot provide an extension. The Government added one week to the proposal due date (5 weeks instead of 4 weeks) to account for the holiday period. | ||
| 11 | 292 / Section L | Subfactor 1.2 - "The Offeror shall provide an approach to system installation." The instruction then goes on to list a number of minimum requirements. | Does the Government expect a narrative regarding the installation of the sample system for Fort FPS? | The Governments expects an approach in whatever format the Offeror chooses within the constraints of the Solicitation. | |
| 12 | 292-293 / Section L | Subfactor 1.2 - "The Offeror shall provide an approach to system installation." The instruction then goes on to list a number of minimum requirements. Including a comprehensive plan on installation OCONUS. There is no mention of CONUS installation. | Is this intentional? That is, does the Government NOT require at a minimum any discussion of CONUS installation or logistics support? | Yes, this is intentional. If an Offeror can perform these tasks OCONUS, then the Offeror should be able to perform CONUS as well. | |
| 13 | 294 / Section L | The requirements states "Offers shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts…in performance or awarded during the past five years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to efforts required by this solicitation" (Emphasis ours) | It is unclear if this is an additional requirement to the Past Performance Information Sheets required in Section 1. Please clarify is this is what the Government intends. | This submission is in addition to the Past Performance Information Sheets. | |
| 14 | 294 / Section L | The requirements states "Offers shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts…in performance or awarded during the past five years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to efforts required by this solicitation" (Emphasis ours) | It is unclear if this is an additional requirement to the Past Performance Information Sheets required in Section 1. If it is an additional requirement, is there a specific format the Government wishes to see this information in? Also, would this be exempted from the volume page count? | This submission is in addition to the Past Performance Information Sheets. There is no specific format. This is exempted from the volume page count. | |
| 15 | 294 / Section L | The requirement states, "If applicable to the offeror, submission of paste performance information at the Delivery Order level will count as a separate submission." | Since this requirement is for a program effort that will have (presumably) multiple orders issued against the contract, can offerors submit past performance information at the contract level that includes multiple orders as a single past performance reference? | Yes, Offerors can submit past performance information at the contract level. | |
| 16 | 294 / Section L | Regarding past performance, the Government states that "If this information can be obtained from CPARS, a Past Performance Questionnaire is not required." | Does the Government require copies of CPARS reports to be submitted with the Volume in lieu of past performance questionnaires? | No, the Government does not require copies of CPARS reports; however, if past performance questionnaires are not submitted and CPARS reports are not located in databases, then the Offeror may not have any Past Performance to be evaluated and will only receive a NEUTRAL rating for Past Performance. | |
| 17 | 298 / Section M | The solicitation states that the overall Cost/Price proposal will be evaluated for the following: "4) Business Systems: The Government will verify the adequacy of the Offerors business systems and verify the Offeror has an approved accounting system." | What does the Government require from Offerors to perform this evaluation? |
The name(s) of the business systems used by the Offeror.
18 Page 292, Sectionn L 1.b Proposal Submission Requirements Instructions state to use 12-point Arial. Can Times New Roman be used in lieu of Arial font? Yes, the Government concurs with either 12-point Arial or 12-point Times New Roman. Solicitation Page 292, Section L 1.b
| 19 | 8. Offer Due Date/Local Time | 2023JAN16 03:30pm | Will the Government provide a 4 week extension? Due to the holidays and many vendors being closed. | No, the Government cannot provide an extension. The Government added one week to the proposal due date (5 weeks instead of 4 weeks) to account for the holiday period. | |
| 20 | Signed Solicitation – Page 292 of 300 – Volume 1 Technical – Subfactor 1.1 System Design – Sample Task | RFP instructions state the 32 page design package (referencing Attachment 0009) is not included in the volume page count. RFP instructions also identify many items required for the design package that would need to be added to the Government provided Attachment 0009 sample task drawings to be compliant and responsive and states that the Offeror developed interconnecting systems drawings are included in the Fort FPS design package. | Will the Government allow the Offeror to add additional pages to the provided drawings in order to meet the subfactor requirements? Please confirm that if pages are added to the provided drawings, that the entire sample task drawing/design package (assumed to be greater than 32 pages in length) will not be included in the volume page count. | There is no page limit to the Offeror's design package. 32 pages is the page count of the Section J, Attachment 0009 Fort FPS drawing package. The Offeror's proposed design package page count is not part of the volume page count. However, the Offeror's design package shall only contain proposed design information relevant to the drawing package). | |
| 21 | B06+W909MY23R0001+Signed+Solicitation (Page 1) | Due Date / Time (Block 8) | As the proposal development timeframe spans two Federal Holidays - all offerors face pre-existing plans that impact development time and availability of experts to prepare best-value offerings. Would the government extend the due date to Jan 30, 2023 and make this announcement prior to Dec 23? | No, the Government cannot provide an extension. The Government added one week to the proposal due date (5 weeks instead of 4 weeks) to account for the holiday period. | |
| 22 | B06+W909MY23R0001+Signed+Solicitation (Page 1) | Acquisistion Type (Block 10) | We understand that the NACIS code listed is 334920 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Our analysis indicates the majority of Delivery Order costs are service requirements, with the equipment costs being ancillary. If the government concurs, we request the government consider changing the NAICS code to 561621 – Security Systems Services (except locksmiths) to accurately reflect the services priced and performed. | 561621 - Security Systems Services) is for services and inconsistent with supply. The Government is unable to change it since ICIDS-VI will be procured as a "Supply FFP type contract with Ancillary Services” and the resultant contract will include services which are incidental to the ICIDS-VI systems being procured. The estimates show that a majority of the contract value is not services. | |
| Attachment 0001 ICIDS-VI SOW | |||||
| 1 | General | Please confirm the Government is not expecting maintenance of the current DAQ environment as part of this contract | The Government confirms there is no maintenance of the current DAQ environment as part of this contract. | ||
| 2 | 10/3.3 ESTL | RFP states: "Contractor shall provide space in ESTL for ICIDS-VI GFP…." then goes on to state, "Government does | |||
| not intend to provide any ICIDS-VI GFP for use in the ESTL." | Is the government providing any GFE to the contractor for this requirement and if so, what specifically? | The Government does not anticipate the transfer of any GFE to the contractor for this requirement. | |||
| 3 | Page 10 / Section 3.3 ESTL | Section states "The Contractor shall provide space in ESTL for ICIDS-VI GFP. This equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained by the Contractor," but also states "The Government does not intend to provide any ICIDS-VI GFP for use in the ESTL." These statements seem to be contradictory. Please clarify | The Government does not anticipate the transfer of any GFE to the contractor for this requirement. |
| Updated SOW Section 3.3 to state, "The Contractor shall provide space in ESTL for ICIDS-VI." | ATT 0001 SOW, Section 3.3 | ||||
| 4 | Page 10 / Section 3.3 ESTL | Section states "The Contractor shall maintain the ICIDS-V baseline configuration at the ESTL" and also states "All component hardware, software, labor and facilities for the ESTL shall be provided by the Contractor." The list in Attachment 5 has many end-of-life items like Dell R710 servers and Optiplex 7010’s. Since these items are no longer commercially available, are substitutes authorized or will these be provided as GFE? | Yes, substitutes are authorized and the Government will provide a replacement list after contract award. | ||
| 5 | Section 3.7.1.a.4 | If the referenced site drawings are not available, will the Contractor be able to quote the survey and development time needed to develop the drawings needed to complete the design? | Yes, if the Installation drawings are not available, the Contractor must develop the drawings and will have time to complete the site survey and develop the drawings. The CDRL A015 details the timelines for completion. | ||
| 6 | Concept of Operations (CONOPS) | Please define further the Central Monitoring Station. Is the intent to utilize a 3rd party off site? Or is this to be a Master / Enterprise server for the ICIDS VI | The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | ||
| 7 | Concept of Operations (CONOPS) | Will a separate Monitoring Stations for Previous ICIDS installs and the new ICIDS VI be Accepted ? | It is up to the contractor to propose a central monitoring solution that shall be able to integrate with ICIDS-VI and legacy ICIDS. | ||
| 8 | 10 | Section 3.3 states, "The Contractor shall provide space in ESTL for ICIDS-VI GFP. This equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained by the Contractor. The Government does not intend to provide any ICIDS-VI GFP for use in the ESTL." (Emphasis ours) This requirement appears to contradict itself. | Please clarify. | The Government does not anticipate the transfer of any GFE to the contractor for this requirement. |
Updated SOW Section 3.3 to state, "The Contractor shall provide space in ESTL for ICIDS-VI."
| 9 | 13 | Section 3.6 states, " The Contractor shall ensure ICIDS-VI obtains Army NETCOOM Authority to Operate (ATO) for…any external network required to establish Central Monitoring concept of ICIDS-VI." | Please define what external networks these are and what, if any, additional security requirements may apply that are not currently listed in the RFP. | The external networks and security requirements are TBD. The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | ||
| 10 | Attachment 0001 | SOW | It is mentioned that the regions would have control of the sites. Can that level of control be defined? | The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | ||
| 11 | Attachment 0001 | SOW | Are regions defined and have the central monitoring locations been determined per region? | The regions have not been defined and are TBD. | ||
| 12 | Attachment 0001, Attachment 0006 | SOW, Fielding Schedule | Can the countries and/or places of performance be listed or provided to ensure applicable costs, logistics, risks, and other factors can be incorporated into the pricing of each CLIN? | The Government will provide after contract award. OCONUS installation pricing should be the same except Travel. Shipping, freight, and other unique OCONUS costs are captured in the Travel CLIN. | ||
| 13 | Attachment 0001, Attachment 0003 | SOW, SPS | Is it the Governments intent to have a single solution and configuration that applies uniformly across both CONUS and OCONUS sites? | Every Installation is unique and will have a different set up at every location. However, generally ICIDS elements are the same CONUS and OCONUS. The discriminators are not CONUS vs. OCONUS but rather Installation to Installation. | ||
| 14 | Attachment 0001, Attachment 0003 | SOW, SPS | Does the Government consider modernization and moving towards an open platform for IDS control panels – i.e., Hirsch, Lenel, or other platforms with integrated and unified solution capabilities? | Yes, the Government goal is modernization and moving towards an open platform for IDS control panels – i.e., Hirsch, Lenel, or other platforms with integrated and unified solution capabilities. | ||
| 15 | Attachment 0001 | SOW | Is the intent to replace existing OCONUS Hirsch systems with DAQ or is the intent to integrate them into a regional monitoring with both DAQ and Hirsch system being simultaneously deployed? | Hirsch systems are not part of ICIDS but could be proposed for an ICIDS-VI solution. If there is an existing Hirsch system that was fielded through a non-ICIDS system, the ability to integrated with central monitoring is dependent on the Offeror's proposed solution. The central monitoring solution shall be able to integrate with ICIDS-VI and legacy ICIDS. | ||
| 16 | Attachment 0001 | SOW | Has the Government tested or reviewed a regional center solution? | No, the Government has not tested or reviewed a regional center solution. | ||
| 17 | Attachment 0001 | SOW | Has a central monitoring solution concept design been developed or will this contract require the contractor to develop the solution? | The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | ||
| 18 | Attachment 0001 | SOW | Will it be the contractor’s responsibility to develop central monitoring solution to include at the ESTL and development of Tech Manuals? | This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested on this contract in the future. Initial ESTL and Tech Manuals will be for ICIDS-VI systems only. | ||
| 19 | Attachment 0001 | SOW | Does the Government anticipate the central monitoring or regionalization of systems to be deployed during the performance of the contract? Or will it be the development and design of the solution only? | The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | ||
| 20 | B08+Attachment+0001+ICIDS-VI+SOW | SOW Page 7 | Please clarify Interface. Is the Interface simply the ability to pass alarms from the Installation location through DODIN to the Central/Regional Monitoring Station? | Yes, as per SOW p. 7 diagram, the interface is between Installations and secure enclave. | ||
| 21 | B08+Attachment+0001+ICIDS-VI+SOW | SOW Page 7 | Please clarify Interface. Please detail the Command and Control that Central/Regional Monitoring Station must have the Installation location. | The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | ||
| 22 | B08+Attachment+0001+ICIDS-VI+SOW | SOW Page 7 | Please provide the Make, Model, and Version of every existing Installation location that must interface with the Central Monitoring Station. | The Government will provide after contract award. | ||
| Attachment 0002 ICIDS-VI Price Model | ||||||
| 1 | Summary Tab | The row H "Extended Price Summary" cells for the CDRLs appears to refer to data from cells in the base and option year tabs that does not contain any numerical value (e.g., 'Base Year'!I223, which is part of merged cell with the entry "Included in FFP CLIN 0039"). As configured, this sheet will not yield any numerical data in the CDRLS Extended Price Summary table. The instruction sheet tab states that the sheet is locked and that offers are to only input data into cells that are open. The cells in the CDRLS Extended Price Summary table are locked. | Please advise as to how offerors should complete the data required in the Summary sheet for the CDRLS Extended Price Summary table. | All CDRLs have been changed to Not Separately Priced. Proposed CDRL prices should be included with respective CLINS as noted in Section J, Attachment 0002. | ||
| 3 | Please confirm - Task Order pricing only contains price per component / system required in the drawing package and that labor (installation, drawing, etc.) is not a separate component. | The Government confirms that labor is not a separate component. | ||||
| 4 | Attachment_0002_ICIDS-Vi-Price-Model.xlsx | Base- Option Year 4 Tabs | In column "G" some of the quantities are 0 (zero). For example, in CLIN 0047 Central Monitoring Station System CMS), the Quantity description has a level of effort of (1 Unit), Qty Type of Each, yet QTY (estimated) at 0, yet the Unit Price is yellow for the vendor to enter a Firm Fixed Price estimate. Can the Government confirm the quantities should be 0? | The Government confirms the quantities should be zero. | ||
| 5 | Attachment_0002_ICIDS-Vi-Price-Model.xlsx | Option Year 1 - Option Year 4 | In Unit Price (column H) vendor is to enter a Firm Fixed Price estimate. The Extended Price (column I) does not have any calculations, and the cells are locked. Can the Government update the Attachment_0002? | The Government updated the attachment to add calculations to column I on Option Year tabs 1-4. | ATT 0002 Price Model column I on Option Year tabs 1-4 | |
| Attachment 0003 SPS | ||||||
| 1 | 22/5.1.3.11 | 13.02 Topology | Will an APL- listed 13.01 Topology that meets all of the FIPS 201 requirements be acceptable. A 13.01 topology is recongnized by the APL and provides the Government with a non proprietary COTS solution to meeting FICAM objectives for the PIV Validation, whereas a 13.02 solution is proprietary to the PACS solution. | The solution must be 13.02 as written in the System Performance Specification. | ||
| 2 | Page 14, Section 4.8.6 | Please provide an example for a static system "no-alarm" and a dynamic system 'no-alarm". | Dynamic and static as pertains to Line Supervision refers to communication line security. It is a means of detection if the IDS communication lines are being taken over by malicious agents. An alternate signal unknown to the would-be malicious agent is sent but with the original signal. Static means the same alternate signal is used with the original signal while dynamic means different signals are used with the original signal. The alternate signals whether dynamic or static is to detect lines being hijacked or taken over by malicious agents. | |||
| 3 | Section 4.2.1 | Section states: “The Central Monitoring Station Subsystem shall also interface with enterprise-level records management systems and provide interoperability with systems that support policing and incident management functions.” Can you define/specify what the “Enterprise-level Records management systems” are or potentially are? | The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | |||
| 4 | Section 5.1.1 | Section 5.1.1 defines a Security Command Center System. This identified components to include Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems. This is no other reference to CAD is the spec or SOW. Does this imply CAD is GFE and interfacing to individual Installation CAD systems is required? If so, can you provide a list of CAD systems and version in use? | If Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) is required, it will be provided GFE. The Government cannot provide a list of CAD systems at this time. | |||
| 5 | Section 3.1.3.1 | Section 3.1.3.1 (CLS) states “Call response time will be less than 30 minutes.” Is this contact with the Help Desk, or is this a technician onsite? | This is referencing contact with the Help Desk. | |||
| 6 | Various Sections | What are the existing systems' manufacturers and revisions of software to be integrated | The Government will provide after contract award. | |||
| 7 | Various Sections | What are the estimated number of end points, such as CCTV cameras and other supporting systems not referenced in the price model? | The Government does not have these estimates. Offerors should propose to the Unit Prices in the Section J, Attachment 0002. Costs of wiring, infrastructure, conduit, fiber, and other requirements should be built into the cost of the unit prices/CLINS. The CLINS are FFP, so Offerors must price accordingly. | |||
| 8 | Section 6.j | Section states: “The system shall implement Internal Network scanning and Monitoring/update tolls”. Assume tolls is tools? | Yes, it should be "tools." | ATT 0003 SPS, p.27, sect 6.j | ||
| 9 | Section 6.g and 6.h | Section 6 of the SPS (cybersecurity ) and section 3.6 of the SOW (IA) state that the system will have both HBSS and CAC authentication with PKI. This implies external communications outside the enclave to the HBSS ePO server and CAC Certificate Revocation Lists. Will this real-time external access be allowed? | The user is locally verified to the workstation via CAC. Army EPO can be accessed. User must provide the information to gain access to Army EPO and Army PKI authority access. | |||
| 10 | Page 11, Figure 1 | Existing System Integration | For existing systems that will need to be integrated into the central/regional monitoring center, can the Government provide the number of alarm systems and alarm points for those existing systems? | The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | ||
| 11 | Page 16, Section 5.1.1.2 | Alarm Call Up. Support responses to alarms entering the system with each alarm capable of initiating one or more of the actions listed in UFGS 28 10 05 para 2.6.1.1. | Will the Government provide metrics on current alarm incidents per day, per region, and per site to assist with system design? | The Government does not have these metrics. | ||
| 12 | Page 16, Section 5.1.1.6 | Graphical Map Software. All ICIDS graphical map software requirements shall be IAW be UFGS 28 10 05 para 2.6.2 and sub paragraphs as applicable. | Will the Government provide the name of the entity currently maintaining the map/GIS data? | The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at each Installation provides its own map to be integrated into the ICIDS application. | ||
| 13 | Page 17, Section 5.1.1.9.3.d | Provisions shall allow for one month storage of archive data for an installation with 1,280 remote areas before being downloaded to permanent storage. | Will the Government clarify whether the 1,280 remote areas are monitored by each Regional Hub? | This will be maintained in each Installation's ICIDS server. | ||
| 14 | 28 | The requirement states, "m. The system shall be configured to comply with DoD Network and Cyber Security TASKORDs, ARCYBER OPORDS, FRAGOs, CTOs." | Please provide a current baseline record of those of these items with which the system shall be required to comply initially. | The Government will provide after contract award. | ||
| 15 | 28 | The requirement states, "m. The system shall be configured to comply with DoD Network and Cyber Security TASKORDs, ARCYBER OPORDS, FRAGOs, CTOs. These orders changes, weekly, monthly basis so it is important that the vendor should understand that this is ongoing as part of system requirements that system is up to date configured IAW DoD and Army configuration requirements." | Where are offerors to price the cost for maintaining this compliance? | This can be priced Information Assurance (IA) Management CLIN X040. | ||
| 16 | 28 | The requirement states, "m. The system shall be configured to comply with DoD Network and Cyber Security TASKORDs, ARCYBER OPORDS, FRAGOs, CTOs. These orders changes, weekly, monthly basis so it is important that the vendor should understand that this is ongoing as part of system requirements that system is up to date configured IAW DoD and Army configuration requirements." | What is the "external network required to establish Central Monitoring concept of ICIDS-VI" per SOW 3.6, so that Offerors can plan for and price this requirement accordingly. | The central monitoring solution concept design has not been developed. This contract requires the contractor to develop ICIDS-VI on individual Installations that are able to report and be controlled by a centralized regional monitoring center. A central monitoring solution concept is TBD but could be requested during the period of performance of this contract in the future. | ||
| 17 | Attachment 0003 | SPS | Is the intent of the regionalized monitoring to provide for vendor diversity and system modernization or is it more for operational, efficiency and/or cost reduction purposes? | Efficiency and cost reduction | ||
| 18 | Attachment 0003 | SPS | Does the Government require the ACS to fully meet FICAM 13.2 architecture or only be capable of achieving that requirement | The solution must be 13.02 as written in the System Performance Specification. | ||
| Attachment 0004 References | ||||||
| 1 | B08_Attachment_0004_References | References | Some of the References listed have been revised or there are newer additions. Are the newer versions to be followed or the specific version listed? Example DoDI 5200.08 CH3 and FIPS 201-3. | The newer versions will be followed upon Government concurrence. | ||
| Attachment 0005 EngSptTestLabor | ||||||
| 1 | Item 76 | Brocade 12GCF Fastron Edge Switch FES12GFC-DC Foundry | This Item is no Longer available. What is the approved replacement for the Fastron Edge Switch FES12GFC-DC. | The replacement with the same form, fit, function can be found in DISA approved products list. | ||
| Attachment 0006 Fielding+Schedule | ||||||
| 1 | 2/Fielding Schedule | RFP provides a list of installations by size and year | Can the government provide the locations of the projects? | The Government will provide after contract award. | ||
| 2 | Page 2 | Geographic Locations | Can the Government provide geographic locations for the planned installations? This could have a significant impact on pricing for an installation. | The Government will provide after contract award. OCONUS installation pricing should be the same except Travel. Shipping, freight, and other unique OCONUS costs are captured in the Travel CLIN. | ||
| 3 | RFP 1.3 and Attachment 0006 | Locations, Fielding Schedule | Can the Government provide a list of applicable countries that will be place of performance for OCONUS work? | The Government will provide after contract award. | ||
| Attachment 0007 CLIN | ||||||
| 1 | 1/Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) | RFP states: "In Section J, Attachment 0002 CLIN Pricing Table, Offerors shall provide the | ||||
| price of Contract Data Requirements Lists that are separately priced." | Does the government mean Section H is where offerors are to provide the price of Contract Data Requirements Lists as opposed to Section J? Section J on the Base Year tab of Attachemnt 2 is locked and data can not be entered. | All CDRLs have been changed to Not Separately Priced. Proposed CDRL prices should be included with respective CLINS as noted in Section J, Attachment 0002. | ||||
| 2 | All/CLIN Details | The RFP leaves out most of the detail required to accurately determine the level of effort | Is the Contractor to assume away details such as cable lengths, site conditions, misc materials, power availability, lock types, etc... specific to each installation scenario? | Offerors should propose to the Unit Prices in the Section J, Attachment 0002. Costs of wiring, infrastructure, conduit, fiber, and other requirements should be built into the cost of the unit prices/CLINS. The CLINS are FFP, so Offerors must price accordingly. | ||
| 3 | NA | CLIN Structure | Can the Government confirm that the training CLINS reflect the Vendors new environment or the existing "current" environment | The training CLINS should reflect the Offeror's proposed ICIDS-VI solution. | ||
| 4 | Travel CLIN | CLIN Structure | How do Vendors capture OCONUS travel costs such as visas etc | This is captured under the Travel CLIN. | ||
| 5 | NA | CLIN Structure | How should Vendors capture OCONUS installation pricing within the current CLINS structure | OCONUS installation pricing should be the same except Travel. Shipping, freight, and other unique OCONUS costs are captured in the Travel CLIN. | ||
| 6 | All/All | The pricing instructions do not indicate whether the systems to be priced are the existing DAQ or the Contractor proposed solution | Is the Contractor pricing only the Contractor proposed solution or are they to propose pricing to maintain/upgrade the current DAQ solution, to include training for DAQ? If only pricing the Contractor propsed solution, how will support/pricing of the DAQ equipment be handled? | Pricing should only capture the Contractor proposed solution. There is no maintenance of legacy ICIDS on this contract. | ||
| 7 | 9 | CLIN X048 is marked as "(RESERVED)". | Are offerors required to provided a price for this CLIN? | The Offerors do not need to provide a price for this CLIN. | ||
| 8 | 9 | CLIN X047 is marked as "(RESERVED)". | Are offerors required to provided a price for this CLIN? | The Offerors do not need to provide a price for this CLIN. | ||
| 9 | 9 | CLIN X049 is marked as "(RESERVED)" in the Training CLINs description. | Are offerors required to provided a price for this CLIN? | The Offerors do not need to provide a price for this CLIN. | ||
| 10 | 10/3.3 | The ESTL shall have a current baseline configuration to resolve issues that arise during fielding. The Contractor shall maintain the ICIDS-V baseline configuration at the ESTL (see Section J Attachment 0005 ESTL for ICIDS-V baseline). | The government is requested to provide the current ESTL resources being used in the current ESTL LAB, i.e., what servers, storage, switches, compute, ram, hypervisor, applications, OS, DBs, etc. | The Government can provide after contract award. | ||
| 11 | Attachment 0007 | CLINS | CLIN structure is not defined based on CONUS or OCONUS however there may be differing costs between the two due to supply chain, logistics, or other costs that are not equally incurred across places of performance. Can the Government confirm the intent that CLINs are to cover both? | The Government confirms that CLINs are to cover both CONUS and OCONUS. OCONUS installation pricing should be the same except Travel. Shipping, freight, and other unique OCONUS costs are captured in the Travel CLIN. | ||
| 12 | Attachment 0007 | CLINS | CLIN descriptions are not defined to requirements such as wiring, infrastructure, conduit, fiber, and other requirements which could cause disparate pricing between contractors. Can Government confirm or provide final assumptions for what is to be expected or in place for use at time of performance? | Offerors should propose to the Unit Prices in the Section J, Attachment 0002. Costs of wiring, infrastructure, conduit, fiber, and other requirements should be built into the cost of the unit prices/CLINS. The CLINS are FFP, so Offerors must price accordingly. | ||
| Attachment 0009 Fort Force Protection Sys | ||||||
| 1 | N/A/N/A | Drawings | Can the Government provide to all offerors the Drawings in CAD format for the As-Is environment | No, the Government does not have the drawings in any other format. | ||
| 2 | All Pages | Drawings | Can the Fort FPS drawings be provided in AutoCAD format? | No, the Government cannot view AutoCAD files. | ||
| 3 | Drawing Page A02 | Drawings | Based on the number of light poles shown on the drawing and the typical spacing provided, along with the nominal distance between the inner and outer fence, the 4 mile distance for the outer fence would not be possible. Are the number of light poles shown only to symbolize the presence of light poles along the full inner fence line that would be needed to have an outer fence perimeter of 4 miles? | Yes, the number of light poles shown is only to symbolize the presence of light poles along the full inner fence line that would be needed to have an outer fence perimeter of 4 miles | ||
| 4 | Drawing Page A02 | Drawings | Note 5 indicates 30 double door bunkers. There are more than 30 bunkers shown on the drawing. Please specify the configuration of the remaining bunkers. | The Offerors should use Section J, Attachment 0009 and provide any assumptions to the Government. | ||
| 5 | Drawing Page A04 | Drawings | In Note 7, is the Category Designation referring to the explosives type within the bunker? | Yes, the Category Designation referring to the explosives type is within the bunker. | ||
| 6 | ALL | Drawings | Will CAD Drawings be provided to produce the Sample Task | No, the Government does not have the drawings in any other format and cannot accept drawings in CAD format. | ||
| 6 | Attachment+0009_Fort+Force+Protection+Sys | Scope of drawing - page 2, # 6 | It is assumed that ESS systems, hardware, and software (i.e. CCTV, Access Control, VMS, etc.) in Fort FPS are present and will be compatible with the new IDS system hardware and software proposed in this offering. It is therefore also assumed that we are not to include in the Engineering Drawing Package connenctions to and/or with existing systems as these systems are not listed nor present in this attachment. The requirement is soley for the Engineering Drawing Package of a comprehensive IDS System, not an ESS system. Can the government confirm this assumption? | The Government rejects these assumptions. Existing ESS will not be part of Offeror's proposed solutions. The Offeror may choose any equipment or systems as long as the proposed system meets the System Performance Specification. The ESS that is part of the proposed system is chosen by the Offeror. It is imperative to show connections to and/or with any proposed ancillary sensors or systems. A comprehensive IDS system would include additional sensors and systems with connections. | ||
| 7 | Attachment+0009_Fort+Force+Protection+Sys | Scope of drawing - page 2, # 6 | If the above assumption is incorrect and the government desires connectivity with existing ESS systems / components, would the government please provide specific details on the systems, their components, and their software? | The Government does not require connectivity with existing ESS. | ||
| 8 | Attachment+0009_Fort+Force+Protection+Sys | Scope of drawing - page 17, # 3 | Number 3 states "MEVA Designated Facility Requiring Entry Control", this implies a requirement to include a proposed Access Control component in our proposed Engineering Drawing Package. Can the government confirm if they desire a proposed Access (Entry) Control solution, a depicting of how our IDS solution would tie-in to an existing system? | Yes, the Government confirms that Offerors should show how the IDS solution would tie-in to an existing Access Control system. | ||
| 9 | Attachment+0009_Fort+Force+Protection+Sys | Scope of drawing - multiple pages | The above question is an example and this situation is found on numerous other pages in the Attachment 009. Please provide clarification on the approach the government desires bidders to use in designing the drawing package. | The Government's intent is to ensure that designed solution is achievable and meets the Systems Performance Specification. | ||
| Attachment 0010 Past_Perf | ||||||
| 1 | Page 4, Section H | Describe the work performed and your business processes and procedures employed relative to areas described in L.8.0, Volume II-Technical. | This reference appears incorrect, based on the current RFP structure. Would the Government please revise the Section L reference to clarify the required elements? | The Government will update Section J, Attachment 0010 to "Volume I-Technical" from "Volume II-Technical." | ATT 0010, page 4, section H | |
| Attachment 0012 Technical Manual | ||||||
| 1 | Page 2, Section 3.1 | O&F Maintenance Manual | Section states that the Contractor is to provide an Operator’s and Field Maintenance Manual for Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System-V (ICIDS-V). Should this say ICIDS-VI? | |||
| Yes, this should say "ICIDS-V." | ATT 0012 Tech Manual Page 2, Section 3.2.1 | |||||
| 2 | Page 2, Section 3.1 | O&F Maintenance Manual | Section makes reference to the Operator’s and Field Maintenance Manual for Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System-V (ICIDS-V). In order for all bidders to compete evenly, will the existing Operator’s and Field Maintenance Manual for Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System-V be made available to all bidders? | The Government will provide after contract award due Operational Security. | ||
| 3 | Page 2, Section 3.2.1 | ICIDS V Manual | Section states that "TM 5-6350-300-13&P, Operator’s and Field Maintenance Manual (Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List) for Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System-IV (ICIDS-IV)" will be made available at the start-of-work meeting, if required. Will the ICIDS-V manual also be made available? | |||
| Yes, this should say "ICIDS-IV." The Government will provide after contract award due Operational Security. | ATT 0012 Tech Manual Page 2, Section 3.2.1 | |||||
| Miscellaneous | ||||||
| 1 | NAICS Code | We respectfully request that the NAICS code of the procurement revert to 561621 and that the acquisition be properly set-aside for SDVOSB entities. We also ask that this change be made, via |
Amendment, as soon as possible or that a response to this letter be provided prior to the due date of
| proposals. | 561621 - Security Systems Services) is for services and inconsistent with supply. We will be unable to change it since ICIDS-VI will be procured as a "Supply FFP type contract with Ancillary Services” and the resultant contract will include services incidental to the ICIDS-VI being procured. The current estimates show that a large majority of the contract value is not services. Market Research supports a small business set-side for this requirement. | |||
| 2 | Incumbent | Who is the incumbent for the existing ICIDS? | Minuteman Security Solutions, LLC | |
| 3 | Submission of Questions | How are companies suppose to submit questions, email or submitted through DOD Safe. | Request all vendors submit questions via the format provided within the solicitation attachment. |
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