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Q.1 Industry Day N/A N/A

Will the slides presented at Industry Day be made available to potential offerors? We recommend they be made available, as a minimum, to Industry Day attendees. All of them contained the footer "Unclassified. Approved for Public Release." None were labeled CUI. The expectation from many attendees was the slides would be provided via SAM.gov, via email, or secure portal to attendees. In a conversation with the Contract Specialist at Industry Day, it was communicated they would not be made available due to OPSEC considerations. If any OPSEC information is contained in the slides it could be redacted, and the slides can be posted.

A.1 The slides will be posted to SAM.gov.

Q.2 Technical N/A N/A

Will the status of future infrastructure improvements be communicated to potential offerors? In at least one of the briefings, there was mention of critical infrastructure improvements (i.e., digitizing the range) that could significantly impact offeror's approach to bidding on the contract. These improvements would be known by the incumbent contractor andcould be factored into their proposal. Other offerors would not be aware of the variables to consider for their proposal.

A.2 All known future improvements will be included in the RFP and PWS.

Q.3 Acquisition

Timeline N/A N/A

Will the solicitation schedule be communicated to potential offerors? During Industry Day, there was no timeline for future acquisition activities except the projected award date of 21 March 2025. At this point in the acquisition cycle, Draft and Final RFPs release dates should be made available to potential offerors.

A.3 An acquisition timeline will be posted to Sam.gov. The RFP is anticipated to be released on or about 1 April 2024.

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Q.4 Industry Day N/A N/A

Will opportunities to meet one-on-one with the end-user (Division and Branch Chiefs) be provided as in previous acquisition cycles?

This exchange of information is invaluable to the Government and contractors to level the playing field. During the Industry Day briefings. there was no discussion of issues they are trying to fix, what they want to see for introduction of new technologies, innovations they would like to see implemented, and the challenges they are facing over the next contract.

While one-on-ones may not have been the best place to communicate this information, at least they could have been asked since no questions were permitted during the briefings.

A.4 One-on-one meetings between Industry and end-users are not anticipated

Q.5 Acquisition

Timeline N/A N/A

Can the Government provide information on the general content of the solicitation (i.e., will there be orals as there have been in the past, how many key personnel, small business requirements, etc.)?

Again, at this point in the acquisition cycle (post-industry day), this information should be known and communicated to potential offerors.

A.5 An acquisition timeline will be posted to Sam.gov. The RFP is anticipated to be released on or about 1 April 2024.

Q.6 Industry Day N/A N/A

During the Industry Day brief, the Ground Division provided details on the historical hours and personnel supporting each division.

However, this information was not provided by the other divisions.

Will other divisions provide similar information on historical work hours and number of personnel? Will current workload data covering hours and current staffing levels broken down by Division and Test Branch be provided? If yes, will the transportation time moving to and from Test Ranges be segregated?

A.6

The solicitation will provide further information regarding historical level of effort and the projected maximum level of effort for this contract. Historically transportation time has not been segregated.

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Q.7 Acquisition

Timeline N/A N/A

The Acquisition Strategy was partially briefed as the period of performance was stated TBD. Has the government finalized their Acquisition Strategy to include period of performance? If yes, will the Government provide the period of performance?

A.7

The period of performance is anticipated to begin on 1 April 2025. The period of performance will be released with the draft

RFP.

Q.8 Industry Day N/A N/A

During Industry Day, the Government brief that they were in the midst receiving Radars for testing from TRMC as part of their modernization efforts. Will the Government provide the current state and future plans for the modernization of Radars and other equipment from TRMC and the type of equipment received to include OEM warranties to assist in development of support?

A.8

Radars are currently being replaced as budget allows. Warranty POP is one year. Type of equipment can be viewed on GFP attachment.

All known modernization efforts will be included in the RFP and PWS.

Q.9 Industry Day N/A N/A

Safety was emphasized during the Industry Briefings by the Government. Will the Government provide the last three year Safety Incidents to include Safety Board Reports to help ID unique Safety Hazards to mitigate?

A.9

Historical Safety data and Board Reports will not be provided. YPG Safety Hazards include Extreme weather, explosives, radiation, hazardous waste/chemicals, slips, trips, falls, pinching, musculoskeletal injuries, Insecst, critters/animals, vehicle operations (dust, mishaps, environmental factors).

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Q.10 Industry Day N/A N/A

During Industry Day, the Government briefed that Yuma was part of the Army's Project Convergence exercises. Will the Government provide projected Yuma participation in upcoming Army Project Convergence Exercises?

A.10

No specific test/exercise related data will be provided. The RFP labor categories and estimated hours will include all projected scope, including exercises.

Q.11 Industry Day N/A N/A

During the Industry Day, the Government discussed Range Modernization and Surges (especially for the Cold Region Test Center) and Digital Engineering but this is not called out in the PWS.

Will the Government provide the following: 1) Current Range Modernization Plan/Strategy, 2) Normal Surge/Sag historical time periods, 3) Long Range Test Schedule for Service Line Exercises (i.e.

Project Convergence) and ACAT 1 Programs, and 4) Digital Engineering current state and future desired state?

A.11

1 & 4. All known future improvements will be included in the RFP.

2. Historical level of effort will be provided.

3. No specific test/exercise related data will be provided. The RFP labor categories and estimated hours will include all projected scope, including exercises.

Q.12 Acquisition

Timeline N/A N/A

To allow Offeror's time to effectively address the Government's requirements and acquisition strategy, we recommend the Government provide an on the acquisition strategy. Will the Government provide an update on a tentative timeframe for a full draft RFP and anticipated final RFP release date?

A.12 An acquisition timeline will be posted to Sam.gov. The RFP is anticipated to be released on or about 1 April 2024.

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Q.13 Acquisition

Timeline N/A N/A

What is the anticipated turnaround time for proposal submittal after the RFP is released?

A.13 An acquisition timeline will be posted to Sam.gov. The RFP is anticipated to be released on or about 1 April 2024.

Q.14 Acquisition

Timeline Draft PWS

1.10.3 N/A

The Contractor shall submit a Small Business Plan IAW with Contractor goals and goals and requirements from the KO at least ten (10) business days prior to full performance (Deliverable P-04).

The plan will be approved by the KO or Small Business Advocate 30 calendar days after submission. The Contractor shall review and update the plan annually.

QUESTION: To allow Offerors time to effectively develop their teaming strategy, will the Government provide additional information regarding specific Small Business goals to include all socioeconomic categories?

A.14

The Government is still finalizing the Small Business Participation goals. See draft PWS and proposed Small Business goals and provide your input.

Q.15 GFP

Draft PWS

4.1.1 N/A

The contractor shall include within its property management system, a process for the accountability and management of Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI). Contractors in possession of classified or CCI GFP shall dispose of the classified contractor inventory in accordance with applicable security guides and regulations or as directed by the PA. Contractor GFP identified as inherently dangerous to public health or safety shall not be disposed of unless rendered innocuous or until adequate safeguards are provided.

QUESTION: What is the Government's approved accountability system for reporting of all Government Property?

A.15 Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), GFP module

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Q.16 ODCs Draft PWS

3.1.9 N/A

The contractor shall procure material, equipment, and supplies, (other than official forms and publications) which are incidental to the provision of services of this PWS.

QUESTION: Will the Government provide an historical annual contractor cost for procurement of material, equipment, and supplies? Will the Government provide plug numbers for all Offeror's to use for ODCs (i.e., materials, equipment, supplies, training, studies, etc.) in development of pricing?

A.16 The Government intends to provide an ODC value for contractors to utlize in the development of the cost proposal.

Q.17 Instrumentation

Reports Draft PWS

5.3.3 N/A

Instrumentation Tracking Radar Scope - Radar systems include permanent fixed sites and mobile equipment on USAYPG ranges or other ranges. The Contractor shall participate in the development or procurement of new equipment for replacement of old equipment or for new or revised requirements as they are identified. Repair of instrumentation radar is primarily accomplished through the Instrumentation Radar Support Program (IRSP) for replacement parts and services; the Contractor shall order and return repairable parts directly with the IRSP support contractor. As directed by the government, the Contractor shall participate in the IRSP Range Manager meetings conducted on a semi-annual basis. The Contractor shall support specific test missions by modifying, adjusting, and selecting appropriate radar equipment.

QUESTION: Will the Government provide the EXSUM/Notes from the previous IRSP Range Manager semi-annual meetings on Instrumentation Tracking Radars?

A.17 No meeting notes will be provided. All known modernization efforts will be included in the RFP and PWS.

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Q.18 Threat Systems and Target Simulations

Draft PWS 5.3.6

N/A

Scope - Threat systems and target simulation systems include foreign, surrogate/hybrid, and domestic threat target vehicles on YPG ranges and other ranges. Tasks under this function require participation in and support of the Central Asset Pool of the Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO) foreign vehicle parts supply and inventory system to include control and reporting of foreign parts and equipment, completion of parts transactions, and cooperation with the central supply warehouse and parts database administrator operation and maintenance of moving target equipment, remote control instrumentation, and signature simulation equipment to include maintaining a supply of spares, repair of the equipment, periodic inspections, reporting of any unsolvable problems, preventive maintenance, and authorized modifications or upgrades; and production of signature baseline data, target scoring data, or other data produced by these systems as required by Test Officers. The Contractor shall participate in and support the efforts to solve moving target test support shortfalls and participate in the development of target and remote-control system upgrade and modernization initiatives. This work shall be performed IAW technical manuals, directives, SOPs, and safety and environmental requirements.

QUESTION: Will the Government provide some historical records on the on the sustainment of Threat Systems and Target Simulations to include development of target and remote-control system upgrade and modernization initiatives?

A.18

No test related information will be provided. All known future improvements will be included in the RFP. The RFP labor categories and estimated hours will include all projected scope, including modernization initiatives.

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Threat System Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering and Spectrum Support

Draft PWS 5.3.8

N/A

Scope - Contractor shall be responsible for the planning, design, development, implementation, installation, networking, programming, operational maintenance, and management of YPG threat RF Spectrum devices/systems and instrumentation as they relate to the test and evaluation mission. The Contractor shall provide threat RF spectrum and time domain measurement capabilities for configuration management of, or to verify the configuration of threat RF transmitting systems, use signal generating equipment to generate an Electromagnetic Environment (EME), and monitor and record the threat RF environment as required for mission support. The Contractor shall also provide Radiation Hazard (RADHAZ) measurements. The Contractor shall provide support for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests which includes but is not limited to bonding and grounding, and voltage measurements. The Contractor shall assist in the creation and submission of Radio Frequency Assignment (RFA's) and DD-1494, (Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation) for RF spectrum requests. The Contractor shall provide advance telecommunication capability support to recreate cellphone network technologies as required for mission support.

QUESTION: Will the Government provide the unique RF Parameters associated with the Yuma geographic locations? Will the Government provide the current Radio Frequency Assignment (RFAs) and DD-1494, for RF Spectrum?

A.19 RF parameters will not be provided. The Government has a spectrum manager.

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Q.20 Database

Development and Maintenance

Draft PWS 5.7.4

N/A

Scope - The Contractor shall design, organize, and develop databases appropriate for storage and retrieval of a wide range of test data such as TIR's, mission, service, tools, daily summaries, firing, business, and other data as directed by the Government.

The Contractor shall create and maintain databases used for storage of software and test data IAW DA PAM 73-1 (Test and Evaluation in Support of Systems Acquisitions) and other applicable Army documents. The Contractor shall provide instruction for installation of the software and support programs and systems like Observer Data Input Nexus II (ODIN II) software on PC's and laptop computers, including configuring the database server access tables and databases for use by ODIN II (or similar) and providing training and documentation to users. The Contractor shall develop and generate various standard output reports for the end user. The Contractor shall provide a wide range of reports to Government requestor and their customers such as TIR's, scoring documents, and various database reports.

QUESTION: Will the Government provide the current database parameters that it is currently using for storage and retrieval of wide range of test data and other data required as directed?

A.20 No database parameters will be provided. The RFP labor categories and estimated hours will include all projected scope, including data base.

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Q.21 Vehicle Maintenance

Draft PWS Section 5.8.6, 5.8.7, 5.8.9;

N/A

The Contractor shall perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance IAW the priorities established by USAYPG.

Maintenance repairs shall be performed IAW the current rates in the Maintenance allocation chart. Maintenance performed on all equipment shall meet the Army Maintenance Standard as prescribed in AR 750-1, paragraph 3-2. Total Logistics Response Time (TLRT). TLRT shall be determined by utilizing the policy outlined in AR 7501, Para 3-3, 3-7 and figure 3-1. TLRT shall be minimized at all times to enhance readiness while reducing Customer Wait Time (CWT). Turnaround Time (TAT). This is the period of time that elapses between the time contractor personnel accept the work order followed by completion of the work and the time at close out.

Maintenance turnaround time (TAT) shall be maintained at a minimum of 90% of work orders closed IAW AR 750-1, Para 3-3, figures 3-2 and 3-4. The Contractor shall provide a Total Logistics Response Time-Maintenance (LRT-M) Status Report, see figure 3-1 AR 750-1, on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to the Maintenance Quality Assurance Branch.... The Contractor shall ensure that mechanics and technicians maintain an 80% efficiency rate. QUESTION: Will the government provide a list of vehicles and quantity of vehicles by model number that Contractor is being asked to maintain to allow a better determination of support?

A.21 A generalized list of vehicles and quantites for PWS section 5.8.5 Fleet Vehicle Maintenance will be provided.

Q.22 Logistics Draft PWS

Section 5.8.6, 5.8.7, 5.8.9;

N/A How is the Government measuring the metrics associated with calculating TRLT, CWT, TAT?

A.22 IAW AR 750-1, performance standard will be included in RFP, PWS, and PRS.

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Q.23 Vehicle Maintenance

Draft PWS Section 5.8.6, 5.8.7, 5.8.9;

N/A How is the Government measuring the metrics associated with a mechanic or technician work efficiency?

A.23 IAW AR 750-1, performance standard will be included in RFP, PWS, and PRS.

Q.24 Vehicle

Maintenance

Draft PWS Section 5.8.6, 5.8.7, 5.8.9;

N/A What is the historical mechanics and technicians efficiency rate?

A.24

Historic mechanic and technician efficiency rates will not be provided. The RFP labor categories and estimated hours will include all projected scope.

Q.25 Collective Bargaining

Agreements

Draft PWS Section 5.9.4

N/A Are there any Collective Bargaining Agreements associated with the labor force that will be used to support this contract?

A.25 Any applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBA) will be provided as an RFP attachment.

Q.26 Collective Bargaining

Agreements

Draft PWS Section 5.9.4

N/A If yes, what labor categories will fall under those CBA's? A.26 Any applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBA) will be provided as an RFP attachment.

Q.27 Collective Bargaining

Agreements

Draft PWS Section 5.9.4

N/A If yes, what Union is associated with the CBA's? A.27 Any applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBA) will be provided as an RFP attachment.

Q.28 Collective Bargaining

Agreements

Draft PWS Section 5.9.4

N/A If yes, when will those CBA's be required to be re-negotiated? A.28

Any applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBA) will be provided as an RFP attachment.The CBA is negotiated between the Contractor and the Union.

Q.29 Industry Day N/A N/A Will the Government post the names of those companies that did attend the Industry day event?

A.29 The attendee list will not be posted to SAM.gov

Q.30 Acquisition Timeline

N/A N/A What Set Aside classification is the opportunity expected to be released?

A.30

The Government is still finalizing the acqusition strategy. At this time, it is anticipated the RFP will be full and open competition. Please review the proposed SB subcontracting goals and provide your input.

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Q.31 Acquisition Timeline

N/A N/A When is the Solicitation expected to be released? A.31 The RFP is expected to be released on or about 1 April 2024.

Q.32 Industry Day N/A N/A Will the Solicitation be released under any contract vehicle? If so, which one?

A.32

The RFP is expected to be released on or about 1 April 2024. It is anticpated the RFP and resulting contract will not be under an existing contract vehicle.

Q.33 Industry Day N/A N/A Would the Government post the questions and answers that were provided during the Industry Day?

A.33 No questions were asked and answered during Industy Day.

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