ROSIE RFI_Questions and Answers_FINAL.pdf

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# QUESTION TO GOVERNMENT FROM INDUSTRY GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO INDUSTRY

1 Will the Government accept an Interim Secret clearance for personnel to start?

Yes, but only for Secret clearance requirements; the Government intends to update this information in the final ROSIE requirement.

2 Will the Government specify all equipment and tools that are provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and what is contractor furnished?

A Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) list will be provided as part of the solicitation process. The identified GFE will be considered sufficient for the contractor to perform the requirements of the contract as written and for proposal purposes (offerors will be prohibited from making assumptions or proposing alternative/additional GFP in their respective proposal); if a contractor’s proposed technical approach requires specialized equipment, tools, software, or other resources beyond the GFE identified by the Government, then items shall be considered Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) (offerors will be responsible for ensuring that their respective proposal clearly identifies any required CFE necessary to execute a proposed technical solution/approach).

3 Does the Government provide transportation to Kwajalein via MilAir, and will there be special provisions for transition, such as extra passenger seats for the transition surge?

No. The Government does not provide transportation to Kwajalein via Military Air (MilAir) for this requirement. Commercial airlines are authorized to service Kwajalein. The contractor shall utilize commercial air transportation for all personnel travel associated with contract performance. Use of MilAir may be authorized only on a case-by-case basis and must be approved in advance by the contracting officer and the Kwajalein Garrison Commander; this authorization is not guaranteed and will be granted at the Government’s discretion. It is anticipated that the solicitation will include a plug number/not-to-exceed dollar amount for travel that will include surge (if necessary); thus, offerors will not be required to account for associated travel costs in their proposals.

4 We request further clarification in the final PWS regarding what NETCOM covers under baseline services and the 3.5.3 paragraph which includes hardware for NIPR, SIPR, and DREN

It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition;

if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum.

5 PWS Paragraph 4.11.2 indicates that RTS is no longer operating a separate warehouse on Kwajalein, and that any material movement within warehouses will be under USAG-KA. Is this statement correct? Will USAG-KA also deliver all materials from warehouses to the end user? We request that further clarification be provided in the final PWS.

Historically, warehouse space has been provided by the Kwajalein Garrison; it is anticipated that the ROSIE contractor will be provided adequate space for material storage. The Kwajalein Garrison has also historically delivered most large, heavy material from the dock and/or central storage to the warehouses.

Further, historically, heavy, large material may be moved by the Kwajalein Garrison from the warehouses to a needed end point. However, most other material must be moved from the warehouses to end points by the ROSIE contractor. It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition; if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum (such as available warehouse space [both conditioned and non-conditioned] that will be made available). Note that for proposal purposes offerors will not be permitted to request a different amount of space.

6 Will the government provide guidance on if there will be any directed subcontractors for fulfillment of any of these requirements?

it is not anticipated that the Government will direct the use of any specific subcontractors for the ROSIE requirement. Note that while the acquisition strategy/plan for the ROSIE requirement is still under development and not approved yet, if the ROSIE requirement is competed as a full-and-open acquisition, then a small business participation requirement will be included in the solicitation. Offerors will be responsible for complying with all solicitation provisions related to small business participation and/or subcontracting requirements, as applicable.

7 Are there specific modernization priorities for range instrumentation that will come to bear during ROSIE execution or during the transition period? Will the government provide a roadmap or timeline for these modernization efforts?

Improvement and Modernization (I&M) requirements may arise during the ROSIE contract period of performance (including the transition period). It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition; if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum. Note that the Government cannot predict future I&M projects due to the nature of requirement identification and unknown funding availability (but due to the age of most of the sensors and systems, it is anticipated that parts obsolescence will be addressed in future I&M projects). See also Q&A #12.

The following questions and answers and any industry feedback are provided for market-research and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR 15.201. They do not constitute a solicitation, a commitment by the Government, or direction to proceed. Final requirements, contract type(s), evaluation factors, Government-furnished property/equipment, security requirements, and schedule - if any - will be defined only in an issued solicitation and its amendments. The Government may update or revise information at its discretion and will communicate changes via SAM.gov.

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The following questions and answers and any industry feedback are provided for market-research and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR 15.201. They do not constitute a solicitation, a commitment by the Government, or direction to proceed. Final requirements, contract type(s), evaluation factors, Government-furnished property/equipment, security requirements, and schedule - if any - will be defined only in an issued solicitation and its amendments. The Government may update or revise information at its discretion and will communicate changes via SAM.gov.

8 Given the separation of BOS requirements from ROSIE, has the Government established any guidance or considerations pertaining to interfacing, integration, and/or alignment of support contractors across anticipated scope boundaries?

Draft PWS Sections 3.1.1.6.4 and 3.6.5 describe a portion of the interface requirements with the Kwajalein Garrison and other entities. It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition; if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum (such as logistics supply chain touch points and processes).

9 Does the Government anticipate holding one-on-one discussions with interested offerors during the future Industry Days? If not, will the Government consider doing so in the near future?

The Government anticipates industry days in Huntsville, AL, and on Kwajalein;

if conducted, then the Huntsville Industry Day may include one-on-one sessions and information will be posted on sam.gov.

10 Is the Government considering procuring any of the requirements on a GSA vehicle, such as OASIS+?

The Government is still evaluating the acquisition strategy and requirements;

use of a GSA vehicle (such as OASIS+) is under consideration, but no final decision has been made at this time. The type of acquisition vehicle will be included in the solicitation.

11 Will the Government provide information regarding current lifecycle phase or status of major systems, assets, and facilities across all RFI topic areas (e.g., radar systems)?

It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition;

if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum.

12 Is there a detailed roadmap for future upgrades or modernization of RTS systems and/or infrastructure? If not, can the Government provide an overview of planned or desired improvements and objectives?

It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition;

if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum. However, note that the Government cannot predict other future I&M projects due to the nature of requirement identification and unknown funding availability (but due to the age of most of the sensors and systems, it is anticipated that parts obsolescence will be addressed in future I&M projects). See also Q&A #7.

13 Will the Government provide historical metrics on number and frequency of test missions?

On average, nine (9) test mission occur each fiscal year (based upon data from Fiscal Year 2016 – Fiscal Year 2025). Note that the Government intends to provide this information in the final requirements.

14 How many, and what types of watercraft are supported? Watercraft will not be a part of the ROSIE requirement.

15 Is there the capability to lift the watercraft out of the water? Watercraft will not be a part of the ROSIE requirement.

16 Is there a requirement to provide fuel services for watercraft? Watercraft will not be a part of the ROSIE requirement.

17 Will the Government provide details pertaining to upgrade plans, funding, and timelines for GBR radar?

Currently, the GBR-K radar is in a non-operational caretaker status under a separate Government contract. It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used; if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum.

Note that currently there are no specific funded upgrade plans (and if funded, then most likely the ROSIE contract will not be used for upgrades); once an upgrade is completed and the radar passes acceptance testing, then it may be added to the ROSIE contract as an in-scope change.

18 Will the Government provide details on the current state of the C4IM architecture and infrastructure, such as Government-provided services (e.g., DISA long haul communication circuit lease agreements), service boundaries, associated entities, and adjacent contracts?

It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition;

if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum.

19 Will the Government provide anticipated/desired state under which C4IM will fall for operations, instrumentation, and other requirements (e.g., instrumentation under DREN)?

It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition;

if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum.

20 Does the government intend to include similar levels of specificity for the Range services as it did for the cyber/IT portions of the PWS? If so, we recommend including them in the PWS

The Government does not plan to provide additional detail on range services;

the ROSIE PWS will provide the level of specificity required.

21 Please clarify the requirement for an 8 hour recall? What are the conditions that drive a requirement for a 15-minute, 3-hour, or 8-hour recall timeline?

Non-active metric sensors not in an extended maintenance posture will maintain an 8-hour recall and will begin active participation in the Space Domain Awareness mission within 8 hours of notification. In highly critical circumstances, Space Operations Government personnel may coordinate with the ROSIE contractor to place the secondary sensor in a 90-minute recall for a specified period. Note too that the active metric sensor can go into a 15-minute recall period as required (e.g., unplanned launches or safety checks).

Note also that at least one imaging sensor will maintain a 3-hour recall. The Government is considering capturing this information in the final ROSIE requirement.

22 Please clarify what the government’s intent is by this sentence “Personnel coverage changes during a scheduled mission window shall be submitted to the SSOPs for approval.” When is normal SSOPS coverage considered “a scheduled mission window”? Will this process be treated differently than the Test Mission Services planning process defined in PWS Section 3.1.1.6.

The personnel coverage in the draft PWS Section 3.1.1.6.e will be removed from the final ROSIE requirement.

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The following questions and answers and any industry feedback are provided for market-research and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR 15.201. They do not constitute a solicitation, a commitment by the Government, or direction to proceed. Final requirements, contract type(s), evaluation factors, Government-furnished property/equipment, security requirements, and schedule - if any - will be defined only in an issued solicitation and its amendments. The Government may update or revise information at its discretion and will communicate changes via SAM.gov.

23 Does RTS anticipate flowing similar Systems Engineering requirements to third party developers who the ROSIE contractor would interface with in the delivery of I&M projects to ensure consistency across the Range and facilitate the ROSIE contractor in being able to meet this requirement?

It is anticipated that systems engineering requirements will flow to third party developers.

24 PWS Section 3.3.1.8 and 3.3.2.1: Do these requirements apply only to I&M projects that are assigned and executed solely by the ROSIE contractor or is it the government’s expectation that the ROSIE contractor hold 3rd party developers to these standards when they are responsible for delivering an update/upgrade to the range?

The ROSIE contractor will not have the authority to enforce these standards on third-party developers; oversight of third-party compliance remains the responsibility of the Government. However, the ROSIE contractor is responsible for ensuring that any subcontractors or vendors performing work under the ROSIE contract comply with the standards outlined in draft PWS Sections 3.3.1.8 and 3.3.2.1. Offerors should account for oversight and compliance management of their subcontractors and vendors in their proposals.

25 Please clarify how the government defines the difference between “minor and major modifications”.

The definitions for “minor” and “major” modifications will be provided in the final ROSIE requirement. Offerors should have a full understanding of these definitions and associated responsibilities under the contract.

26 PWS Section 3.4.1 and in other places: Please define what is meant by “power plant equipment”? Where is the demarcation point between Garrison responsibilities with respect to “power plant equipment” and this requirement?

The Government intends to clarify the term “power plant” in the final ROSIE requirement (it is anticipated the updated ROSIE PWS will state that the power plant is a battery system that powers the Mission Networks and Communications equipment, and that the circuitry takes battery provided power and conditions and/or converts it to voltages and currents needed by equipment to function properly). It is anticipated that a bidders/offeror’s library will be used for this acquisition; if used, then pertinent information will be provided in that forum.

27 General comment... there is a great deal of specificity in the standards that does not appear measurable making compliance with the standard difficult to verify/validate. For example, several standards refer to an accuracy requirement, such as “>95% content and data accuracy” or “>95% data clarity or understandable diagrams”. How does the government anticipate measuring these standards?

The Government intends to modify these ROSIE requirements to meet 100% content, 100% data accuracy and clarity.

28 PWS Section 3.4.1: Please clarify what initiates the start of the 24 hour clock? The Government will provide written notification from the ISSM/Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The Government intends to update draft PWS Section 3.4.1 for clarity.

29 PWS Section 3.4.1.10: Does the government intend to have 3rd party developed algorithms/applications come to the range with static code scans already documented, or is the ROSIE contractor anticipated to provide this service to 3rd party developers for the Range?

If used, then third party developed algorithms/applications will come to the range with the appropriate static code scans already documented.

30 This list in PWS Section 3.5 of RTS mission communications, networks and information technology services is significantly larger than the similar list provided in PWS Section 3.4.1. Please clarify if this is intended and how the two lists should be differentiated by the ROSIE contractor.

The Government intends to update both lists (to reflect same information) in the final ROSIE requirement.

31 PWS Section 3.5.1: The Ao requirements appear at odds with each other.

95% Ao would equate to approximately 18 days of downtime, but the standard refers to <40 days of downtime. Please clarify.

The Government intends to update the ROSIE requirement with respect to downtime and operational availability as it relates to missions, networks, and sustainment activities.

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