CRM Questions for RPP_28JUL2025.xlsx
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- W911SR-25-R-CSIRP
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The file is a Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM) containing 51 questions and answers related to a Request for Project Proposal (RPP) for the CBRN Sensor Integration on Robotic Platforms (CSIRP) Capability Set 4.0 program. The solicitation, issued by the Department of the Army's Army Contracting Command at Edgewood Contracting Division, seeks preproposals for advancing the integration of CBRN sensors and autonomy capabilities onto unmanned aircraft, ground, and surface vessel platforms using Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 USC 4022.
Key details include a proposal submission deadline of 16 July 2025 (extended from initial 2 July 2025 date), anticipated award in Q1 FY2026, and an expected period of performance ending in September 2028. The government anticipates one award but remains open to multiple awards. Preproposals are limited to 10 pages and must include technical descriptions, work breakdown structure, past performance, and a rough order of magnitude cost breakdown. The solicitation involves integrating sensors like CVCAD and PCAD NT onto existing unmanned systems, with a focus on reducing operator cognitive burden and improving autonomous operations. Potential teaming partners include 20 companies such as Alakai Defense Systems, Biomeme, Draper, and MIT Lincoln Labs.
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CSIRP RPP
| Comment Resolution Matrix |
| Document: CSIRP RPP Questions |
| No. | Question | Response to Question | Date Received: | Date Posted | |
| 1 | Is there a preferred or maximum/minimum Period of Performance (PoP) for these CSIRP projects under the BOTAA? | The anticipated PoP will end in September 2028 | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 2 | Is there a budget for this round of CSIRP projects under the BOTAA? | The budget for award(s) is not disclosed | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 3 | Is there a mechanism within the BOTAA for companies to collaborate? | The spreadsheet from the Industry Day provides a listing of interested companies to consider for teaming. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 4 | Does the Government plan to provide or can/will the Government provide access to GFE and/or COTS solution for sensor platforms called out in the CSIRP RPP. | The government will provide GFE, ICD, and TDP information as available after award. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 5 | As this is an OTA are there technical and program POCs within the Government which Industry can deal with prior to submittals of the RPPs on 2 July 2025? | No, but you are welcome to submit technical questions prior to the cut off date. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 6 | Would the Government consider a one-week extension to the submission of pre-proposals? | The response date for submissions is exteneded to 16 July 2025, 1400 EST. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 7 | The RPP provides a page limit of 10 without a cover page and the BAA provides a page limit of 11 but does not clarify whether a cover page is included. Can you please clarify that the page limit is 10 plus a cover page for a total page limit of 11 pages? | Please conform to the limitations expressed within the RPP, which is 10 pages, not including cover sheet or supporting attachments. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 8 | Regarding evaluation factors, how is the Government weighting factors A – H, J to determine best value? | Evaluation factors are in no particular order. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 9 | Will the Government please provide an ICD and TDP for the ACORNS? | The government will provide GFE, ICD, and TDP information as available after award. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 10 | Can you please clarify if more than one award is anticipated? | The Government anticipates one award, but is open to award(s) which complement for a more-complete solution. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 11 | Is the Government interested in systems that enable teaming among multiple robotic systems? | Teaming is not a specific objective of this RPP, however improvements to existing CSIRP teaming capabilities are within the scope of the Baseline Objective. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 12 | Is the Government interested in seeing the cost broken out by objective? | Responses to this RPP may choose to break out cost by objective in addition to the RPP required data. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 13 | What award date should we use for planning purposes? | We anticipate a Q1 Fiscal Year 2026 award. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 14 | Can the Government provide a draft base agreement for us to review? | A draft of the agreement will be provided to the selected offeror(s) for review. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 15 | Which OTA does the Government anticipate using for subsequent awards for this effort? | JPM Sensors will consider the best approach to use for future efforts. | 19-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | |
| 16 | Saronic | Where would the maritime test location be? | For estimating purposes, maritime testing could be conducted at NIWC Pacific in San Diego, CA | 19-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 |
| 17 | Saronic | Can you provide a link to the E2MU (RDRoP) Radiation Detector? | The E2MU (also known as RDRoP) is manufactured for CSIRP by Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. Public information is limited; the device has been integrated via a USB port and interface control documentation will be made available to selected offeror(s). | 19-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 |
| 18 | Completing a PDR, CDR, prototype build and some of the other deliverable requirements associate with the prototypes in less than 6-9 months will be challenging. What is the Government’s expectation for prototypes to be delivered for the Prototype Testing event (Table 1) 6-9 months post award? | Table 1 (CSIRP Proposed Test Locations) is provided for cost and schedule estimations. Not all events would be required for every prototyping effort. The Prototype Testing activity might be based on existing GFE with minimal improvements to establish a baseline. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 19 | Can the Government provide a more specific reference for “the Defense Industrial Base and Department of the Army Best Practices” as it relates to Software Design Lifecycle Documentation? | The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is used in project management to develop (or modify existing) information systems or applications. DevSecOps is a software engineering culture and practice that aims at unifying software development (Dev), security (Sec), and operations (Ops). | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 20 | Regarding Software Design Lifecycle Documentation (SDLD), the RPP currently references a Software Development Package. Was that intended to reference a Software Development Plan (SDP) or Software Data Package (SDP) as a deliverable instead? Or are both Software Development Plan and Software Data Package deliverables desired/required? Is the Government intending something else as required for the “Software Development Package”? | A Software Development Plan (SDP) is a document that outlines the overall approach and strategies for developing a software project. It serves as a roadmap that guides the software development team throughout the project’s lifecycle, providing a framework for planning, executing, and controlling the development process. As part of the final delivery, a Software Data Package that includes all interface and data files is desired. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 21 | Are all of the test events in Table 1 required, or is it up to the contractors proposed approach to leverage some of all of those test events based on our recommended approach for performance assessment? | Table 1 (CSIRP Proposed Test Locations) is provided for cost and schedule estimations. Not all events would be required for every prototyping effort. RPP responses should be tailored to an appropriate development plan. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 22 | The sensor performance testing for radiological and nuclear hazards is not identified as “Government executed” in the same way as other test events. Would this radiological and nuclear sensor performance testing be conducted by the Government, with contractor support? Or does the Government desire this testing to be only contractor executed? | Table 1 (CSIRP Proposed Test Locations) is provided for cost and schedule estimations. RPP responses are encouraged to tailor the events and locations to an appropriate development plan. Events, Locations, and Timeframes may be added or removed from this list. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 23 | The CSIRP Proposed Test Locations list estimated timeframes that are presumably prior to the required prototype delivery date. Can clarify the requirements for delivery and training? | Scheduled or formal test activities should be based on the prototype under development, and all activities shall be performed within the overall period of performance. New Equipment Training should be finalized prior to formal Warfighter feedback events. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 24 | Can an organization respond to one or more secondary objectives, without responding to the baseline objective? | The intent of this RPP is to identify a prototyping solution to the Baseline Objective. Potential responders to only a secondary objective may wish to consider partnering with another organization for a joint submission. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 25 | Is the Government “highly confident that the funds will be available” for all objectives (baseline + 3 subobjectives), or is there less confidence of funding being available for some or all of the subobjectives? | In addition to the Baseline Objective, responses may address one or more Secondary Objective areas. The number of secondary objectives that might be funded cannot be determined at this time. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 26 | Regarding the Initial Prototypes deliverable: is there a specific due date for those - e.g. which test event per Table 1 would those Initial Prototypes support? | Table 1 (CSIRP Proposed Test Locations) is provided for cost and schedule estimations. Not all events would be required for every prototyping effort. The Prototype Testing activity might be based on existing GFE with minimal improvements to establish a baseline. RPP Responses should be tailored to an appropriate development plan. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 27 | Regarding the Performance Assessment prototype deliverables: are these in addition to the Initial Prototypes? How does the Performance Assessment deliverable differ from the Test and Integration Support deliverable? | Performance Assessment and Test and Integration Support are event deliverables and should leverage the physical deliverables from the Initial Prototypes and/or Final Prototypes deliverables. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 28 | For each of the test events in Table 1, can the Government provide guidance as to the assumed duration (e.g. would agent testing be 1 week or 1 month)? | The duration of any testing events should be tailored to the complexity of the proposed prototyping deliverable. Systems with more capabilities may require more in-depth testing to fully understand the capabilities and limitations. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 29 | Are there any specific types of CBRN sensors that are expected to be integrated (e.g., specific models or manufacturers)? | Example CBRN sensors are included in the Government Furnished Equipment list within the RPP, as well as the Objectives descriptions. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 30 | Are there any data security or encryption standards that must be adhered to during data transmission or storage? | In the RPP, Deliverable 5 Risk Management Framework (RMF) Documentation addresses this requirement. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 31 | Are there any performance benchmarks or detection thresholds that must be met? | This prototyping effort is intended to focus on system integration (not sensor development). Specific performance benchmarks are not provided, although solutions are desired to improve system usability. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 32 | What is the intended operational tempo and mission duration for these unmanned systems in CBRN environments? | Army FM 3-11 and ATP 3-11.74 may be helpful references. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 33 | Are you interested in proposals for integrating other CBRN sensors in addition to CVCAD and PCAD NT? If yes, what TRL would the other sensors need to be? Would there be funding to advance the TRL of other sensors? | CSIRP seeks to leverage and support existing Programs of Record and is not itself a Program of Record. At the conclusion of this prototyping effort, a TRL of 5-7 or higher is expected. | 24-Jun-25 | 25-Jun-25 | |
| 34 | Could the requirements for the white paper be revised to allow for Past Performance, Organization Capability Statements, and the WBS be included in the Supplemental Section, rather than the page-limited white paper? | There will be no revision to the posted white paper requirements. | 10-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 | |
| 35 | Given the late extension after the close of Q&A and prior extension without other information being provided, is additional information forthcoming? | No additional information is anticipated for this RPP. | 10-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 | |
| 36 | Could the current Q&A round be closed earlier than 25 July? Getting additional information or questions answered so close to the response date, it could result in another request for extension or increase risk of not being able to adequately address the late information that is provided by Q&As. | No changes are anticipated regarding the Q&A closing date. | 10-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 | |
| 37 | Per paragraph 6 of the RPP (page 2), we would like to request the list of support contractors assigned to the evaluation of the preproposals for the CSIRP CS 4.0 Program. | No support contractors are currently anticipated to support the government evaluation team. | 10-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 | |
| 38 | Is it permissible to use a smaller font size (e.g., 10 pt) for figures and tables? | Refer to the RPP instructions regarding style and font sizes. If instructions are unclear, use industry best practices. | 10-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 | |
| 39 | Would the Government consider providing alternative robotics platforms that are not listed in Statement of Objectives as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)? More specifically, would the Government consider providing nano-drone platforms or “throwable” unmanned ground robot platforms for integration of Microsensors Payloads in support of Subobjective 2? | The government does not anticipate procuring additional vehicle platforms (UAV, UGV, etc) or providing such equipment unless they are available as an Army Program of Record. | 11-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 | |
| 40 | Would be possible to grant an additional thirty-day extension to the 7/30/2025 Updated Response Date? It would be appreciated even if you were only able to grant something shorter than thirty days, but understand if you are not able. | This solicitation was originally posted on 18 June. There will be no further extensions to the response date. | 23-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 41 | Is there interest in integrating the sensors onto USVs in the Baseline Objective and/or Secondary Objective 2? | USVs are not a specific focus of the Baseline Objective or Secondary Objective 2. Responses are not prohibited from addressing additional related solutions such as USV integration. | 23-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 42 | Is there an explicit or implicit expectation of CBRN hardening of the UxS platform as part of this effort? | The government intends to leverage existing platforms (such as Army Program of Record). CBRN hardening of these platforms is not anticipated to be a requirement at this stage of prototype development. | 23-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 43 | Can acronyms be excluded from page limitation? | Preproposals must be limited to ten (10) pages (not including cover sheet or supporting attachments for key personnel, intellectual property (IP), and cost information). All other information including figures, tables, and lists must conform to the stated page limit. | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 44 | Would the Gov define the requirements for the Project Manager? | The Project Manager described in Paragraphs 14 and 19 of the RPP is the individual designated by the submitting organization to have the lead role in managing the team who will be executing the proposed work. | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 45 | Would the Government define the requirements and categories of additional potential key personnel? | Key personnel are the individuals deemed essential for the project's success, whose skills and experience directly impact the project's outcome. They are typically individuals who hold vital positions and contribute substantively to the project's execution. | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 46 | The RPP focuses on integration of sensors on various platforms, however, Secondary Objective 1: Biological Point Detection/Identification Payloads: states “Produce a more accurate biological detection and identification sensor that can do sample collection and provide real time confirmation of hazard in the battlefield.” Is the intent to integrate a more accurate bio detection and ID sensor or to actually develop and produce a sensor that can do this? | As written, Baseline Objective 1 allows flexibility in reaching a solution - either by integrating new system(s) or by refining existing technologies. | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 47 | Is the list of GFE provided comprehensive with all the intended platforms and sensors for this effort? If not, is the government able to provide a more detailed list of the sensors and platforms that may be part of the effort but may not be available as GFE? | The government does not anticipate procuring additional vehicle platforms (UAV, UGV, etc) or providing such equipment unless they are available as an Army Program of Record. Other sensors, detectors, and supporting equipment not included in the list of GFE may be proposed as part of the prototype solution, but the government does not anticipate being able to provide items not on the list of GFE. | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 48 | Would the Government provide any required trainings or certifications necessary for the contractor to support the Government led/executed events (live agent testing, government technical events, user feedback events, operational demonstration) | Based on previous and current efforts, the Government does not anticipate a requirement for trainings or certifications other than those described in the CWMD BOTAA. | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 49 | In 18 Submission, the preproposal required a high-level Work Breakdown Structure, but the evaluation factors do not include evaluation of the WBS, rather the proposed schedule as part of A. technical merit. Is it the intent of the government to have the preproposal include both the WBS and the schedule, or can the WBS act as a precursor to a schedule that will be developed at a later point? | The evaluation factor for Technical Merit encompasses project planning to include elements described in Paragraph 18. Schedule is requested specifically to ensure that the duration of work and event/deliverable dates meet CSIRP program needs. | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 50 | When including tables in the paper, can the government confirm type font 10 point Times New Roman? | Refer to the RPP instructions regarding style and font sizes. If instructions are unclear, use industry best practices. | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 | |
| 51 | For the baseline objectives, is the focus on replacing current detection systems or integrating CVCAD and PCAD NT to existing unmanned systems to perform autonomous missions. Is providing the software infrastructure with tools for platform and sensor sim and vehicle autonomy to conduct collaborative autonomy part of the baseline objective? | For the Baseline Objective, the desired outcome is a solution which reduces cognitive burden on the operator (improves autonomous operations) and/or increases the detection and reporting capabilities of the system (more advanced sensing; integration into common command and control operating picture). | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 |
CSIRP Industry Day Participants
| List of Participants: |
| Alakai Defense Systems |
| Biomeme |
| Chemring |
| Draper |
| HDT Global |
| MIT Lincoln Labs |
| Overland AI |
| Parry Labs |
| Persistent Systems |
| S3WERX |
| Science Technology Corp |
| Spectral Labs |
| Telso Air Corp |
| Two Six Technologies |
| Univ Nebraska |
| RADeCO |
| FLIR Teledyne |
| DCS Corp |
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