Innovative Integration Trades and Analysis Q and A 4-21-20.pdf
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This document provides questions and answers regarding the special notice solicitation number W911W6-20-R-0002 for Innovative Integration Trades and Analysis issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal. The solicitation seeks white papers and proposals to develop flexible distribution structures for routing cables that provide physical security, chafe protection, and enable efficient additions and removals of cabling. The white paper due date was extended to January 24, 2020. Multiple white papers can be submitted via a single DoD SAFE request. Other transaction agreements are appropriate award types. The supplemental documents provided background information on technical requirements but were not directly related to the solicitation. The technical proposal is limited to 15 pages and must include all required sections, while there is no page limit for the price proposal.
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- 1 - W911W6-20-R-0002: Questions and Answers: 21 April 2020
Questions and Answers
Broad Agency Announcement: W911W6-19-R-0012
Call Number: W911W6-20-R-0002
Innovative Integration Trades and Analysis
Issued By:
ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - REDSTONE
BUILDING 401 LEE BOULEVARD
FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA 23604-5577
Date: 21 April 2020
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Reference/Location Question Response
1 Call paragraphs 6.1, White Paper Submission
Instructions
Request for white paper due date extension (currently due on 18
December 2019)
The due date has been revised: White papers shall be submitted not later than December 23, 2019; 12:00PM
EST
I am hoping to find out if the subject effort is a new requirement or a follow-on to an existing contract?
There is no incumbent contractor, this is a new requirement.
3 Call paragraphs 6.1, White Paper Submission
Instructions
The due date has been revised: White papers shall be submitted not later than January 24, 2020; 12:00PM EST
Call Section 3.1, SUB-
TOPIC 106: Chases
SUB-TOPIC 106: Chases. Could you please clarify for us chases and the definition of it?
Definition: Chase - A physical distribution structure, such as a groove, tray or conduit, used for routing cables.
Clarification: Soliciting potential solutions for a flexible distribution structure that will ideally provide cabling with
- 2 - W911W6-20-R-0002: Questions and Answers: 21 April 2020 physical security, chafe protection, and enable efficient removals and additions of cabling.
4 Call Section 4.1 White
Papers/Proposal
Instructions
Clarification on the delivery of White Papers. If I would like to submit multiple White Papers, will I need to request separate SAFE drop-off requests for each White Paper? Or can I use a single SAFE drop-off request to submit all of the White Papers at once?
Multiple individual white papers can be submitted via one
DoD SAFE request.
5 Call Section 4.1.2
Second Step - Proposal and Master BAA
Section 3.3 Type of
Contract/Instrument
The BAA lists Grants and Cooperative Agreements, Other
Transaction Agreements, and Procurement Contracts as possible award types, and the Call doesn't provide any other supplemental information. We would like to confirm that Other Transaction
Agreements for Prototype Projects are appropriate
The types of contract/instrument available for award are described in Section 3.3 of the Master BAA.
6 Call Section 2 Call
General Information and
Section 5 Government
Furnished
Information/Data
Are these related to the Integration Trades and Analysis proposal? In one document it is stated that the deadline for a submission was 29
June 2018 for the JCA Product Developer Call for the Joint Multi-
Role Technology Demonstrator. Also, is the Comprehensive
Architecture Strategy file to allow for a background of understanding of the technical requirements for the Innovative
Integration Trades and Analysis contract?
The supplemental package information is provided to understand the approach to be matured. These documents are supplements to the Call only.
Call Section 4.1.2
Second Step - Proposals and Master BAA Section
5.2.3. Proposal Content
Volume 1 - Technical Proposal is limited to 15 pages, exclusive of
Official Transmittal Letter, Cover Page, TOC/LOF, Acro list (if applicable) and resumes. Additionally the BAA requests a list of items will leave very little room for the detailed technical approach.
Do we follow the “Call” requirements or the Master BAA for the
Technical Proposal and has the Government considered increasing the page count to accommodate these additional items?
Technical Proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the referenced Call and Master BAA sections. The
Technical Proposal must include all sections described
Master BAA Section 5.2.3., Volume 1: Technical Proposal.
The 15 page total shall remain as stated.
Call Section 4.1.2
Second Step – Proposals and Master BAA Section
5.2.3. Proposal Content
Volume 2 - Price/Cost Proposal. The instructions in the BAA referenced SF 1411. With that the case, what is the preferred format for Volume 2 and is there a page count?
Price/Cost Proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the referenced Call and Master BAA sections. The
Price/Cost Proposal must adhere to Master BAA Section
5.2.3., Volume 2: Price/Cost Proposal. The use of the SF
1411 is optional and there is no page limit to the Price/Cost
Proposal.
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