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Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0001 11/4/2011 Pg 1, SF 33 Form, Box 9 Request defined date and time for proposal submittal. The solicitation shall be amended to state a due date of 4 January 2012
by 1400 EST.
A0002 11/4/2011 Section L, Subsection L-3, Paragraph 3.2 Written Solicitation Response Recommend modify Paragraph 3.2 to read: "….pptx for Microsoft® The Navy only requires ppt. Increased capabilities are not required, but
Requirements, page 83. This paragraph states: "....ppt for Microsoft® PowerPoint PowerPoint 2007™ files." the Offeror may submit in pptx.
2007™ files". Microsoft® PowerPoint 2007™ .pptx files provided increased
capabilties that are not available in .ppt files.
A0003 11/4/2011 Pg 85 Section L, Para 3.3 and Pg 98 4.4.1 Key Personnel identified in 3.3 include a Senior Production Engineer. 4.4.1 There are only three (3) key personnel. The Senior Production Engineer
includes a Senior Production Manager. Are both of the positions considered and Manager are the same positions. This will be clarified in a
key personnel or are they the same position with different titles? Also, 4 key forthcoming amendment.
personnel are referenced and only 3 are listed, please clarify.
A0004 11/4/2011 Section D, MARKING AND PACKING LIST(S) - ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA) (DEC Recommend changing the requirement to read: "…in accordance with MIL- Concur. The reference will be revised to state MIL-STD-129P change 4
2005), page 37. This paragraph states: "(a) Marking. Shipments, shipping STD-129P with change 4 dated 19 September 2007." in a forthcoming modification.
containers and palletized unit loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-
129P with change 3 dated 29 October 2004." The current version of MIL-STD-129P
incorporates Change 4 dated 19 September 2007.
A0005 11/4/2011 Pg 83, Sec L 3.2.1 Para 2 #2 Please clarify “Show the relationship between the classified annex and the Section L-3, Paragraph 1.4 states "Classified responses are not allowed
unclassified volume.” No classified data was provided. in any portion of its proposal." This reference to the Classified Annex
shall be deleted.
A0006 11/4/2011 Section L, Subsection L-3, Paragraph 3.2 Written Solicitation Response Recommend modify paragraph 3.2 to read: " The offeror shall provide The Government desires receipt of CD-ROMs.
Requirements, page 82. This paragraph states: "The Offeror shall provide Volumes Volumes I through IV on CD/DVD-ROM" and change all other references to
I through IV on three (3) separate CD-ROMs." Volume I and II will contain CD-ROM in paragraph 3.2 to CD/DVD-ROM.
PowerPoint material. DVD-ROMs are capable of containing much more material
than CD-ROMs. Based on the potential amount of material contained in Volumes I
and II, the use of DVD-ROMs seems more practical than CD-ROMs for the delivery
of electronic copies.
A0007 11/4/2011 Section L, Subsection L-3, Paragraph 3.1 Minimum Acceptable Requirements, Recommend modifying Paragraph 3.1 Minimum Acceptable Requirements to The Navy emphasizes experience as the prime assembling, testing and
page 81. This paragraph states: "Experience as Prime Contractor assembling, read: "Experience as Prime Contractor assembling, testing and delivering delivering consoles similar in size, complexity and scope as the CDS
testing and delivering consoles similar in size, complexity and scope as the CDS consoles similar in size, complexity and scope as the CDS consoles within Consoles. Experience within the past ten (10) years remains relevant.
consoles within the past ten (10) years; these consoles must have met shipboard the past ten (10) three (3) years; these consoles must have met shipboard
requirements." Experience that is 10 years old is not relevant to the advances in requirements."
manufacturing techniques associated with CDS consoles. In order to demonstrate
relevant recent past performance, experience should occur in the last 3 years.
A0008 11/4/2011 Section M, Subsection Evaluation Factors, Paragraph 2.1.1 Factor 1: Technical Recommend review and modify the references to Volume V as required to be Concur. References to Volume V in Section M should state Volume IV.
Approach, page 101. This paragraph states: "The following information provided in consistent with Section L.
Volume V will be evaluated in conjunction with Volume I under the Organization &
Personnel subfactor." Section M references Volume V in several locations
however, Section L does not specify a Volume V. It appears that reference to
Volume V in Section M should be Volume IV to be consistent with Section L.
A0009 11/4/2011 SF33, Page 1, Block 11, Table of Contents, the page numbering and total page Recommend that page numbers in the Table of Contents be corrected as This is automatically generated and will be corrected within the Navy's
count appear to be incorrect as the total page count reflects 119, however, the total follows: contract writing system.
page count in the solicitation is 105 and is properly reflected in block 1. B 2-20
C 21-35
D 36-38
E 39-40
F 41-42
G 43-45
H 46-51
I 51-60
J 61
K 62-70
L 71-98
M 99-105
A0010 11/4/2011 Section G, page 44, Invoice Instructions, Paragraph (d). This paragraph states that Recommend checking blocks 2, 3 and 4 to indicate the type of invoicing This will be filled in upon contract award.
the contracting officer will check all that apply, however, nothing is checked off. documents to be utilized.
A0011 11/4/2011 Section I, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, Page 53, FAR 52.232-16 Progress Recommend that FAR clause 52.232-16 Progress Payments be The Government does not intend to offer Progress Payments as a
Payments has not been included. incorporated. financing option.
A0012 11/4/2011 For CLIN 0001, the quantity is shown as 1 on page 2, and also as 1 in attachment Recommend that quantity is removed from CLIN 0001 and the attachment 11 Efforts performed under CLINs 0001 and 0002 are FFP completion
11 in the CLIN worksheet. Note A in Section b, page 9, states the hardware is CLIN worksheet is changed from lot to hour. tasks not FP Level of Effort. The SOW will be clarified to emphasize
included in CLIN 0003 as three units. this in a forthcoming amendment.
A0013 11/4/2011 Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices, CLIN 0005, Spares and Installation and Recommend confirm that there are no hardware requirements for CLIN 0001 There are no hardware requirements for CLIN 0001. This will be
Checkout, page 4. This paragraph states "Hardware for Items 0001 and 0004". and delete the statement "Hardware for items 0001 and 0004" for CLIN clarified in a forthcoming amendment.
CLIN 0001 is "First Article Requirements for Variant A Display Console (CLIN 0005."
0003)." Statement C, Section 3.13 First Article, specifies no hardware
requirements. Therefore, there should be no hardware items for Item 0001. There
appears to be no Hardware delivered under CLINs 0001 and 0002. The Spares List
(Table 2), page 10 does not differentiate between Variant A Console Only or
Variant A with CEM and therefore including hardware for items 0004 will include
spare hardware not required by the Variant A Console Only.
A0014 11/4/2011 Section L, Subsection 4.1.2.5, Production Management and Capability, page 84. Recommend modify Section L, Subsection 4.1.2.5 to read: "The Offeror shall Concur. This will be corrected in a forthcoming amendment.
This paragraph states: "The Offeror shall discuss its proposed Configuration discuss its proposed Configuration Management plan (CDRL A013) and how
Management plan (CDRL A012) and how it complies with the SOW." CDRL (A012) it complies with the SOW" vice CDRL A012.
is titled "TECHNICAL REPORT - STUDY/SERVICES" vice Configuration
Management. CDRL (A013) is titled Configuration Management Plan.
A0015 11/4/2011 Section L, Subsection 4.1.2.6, Production Management and Capability, page 84. Recommend update the list of CDRLs in Section L, Section 4.1.2. Noted.
This paragraph states: "The Offeror shall describe its proposed production
acceptance test plan (CDRL A026)." The last CDRL provided is A022.
A0016 11/4/2011 Pg 21, para 3.2.3 Paragraph 3.2.3 is missing. Is there data to be provided or is it N/A? Paragraph 3.2.3 is N/A. The paragraphs in Section C have been
renumbered. Please look for forthcoming amendment.
Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0017 11/4/2011 Pg 23, Sec 3.5 Please clarify CDRL references A009 vs A011 and A005 vs A002. In Section 3.5, the reference to A009 should state A011 and the
reference to A005 should state A002. There shall be a forthcoming
amendment. For future reference, the numbering utilized in Exhibit A
takes precedence.
A0018 11/4/2011 Pg 26, Sec 3.13.3 second para Reference to paragraph 3.13.3.1 could not be found. Is this correct and is This paragraph should reference 3.13.4.
there missing data? Please clarify.
A0019 11/4/2011 Pg 26, Sec 3.13.3, third para; Pg 21, Sec 2.1 Please clarify reference to System Requirements Document Rev D and E; Rev E of the SRD, as stated in 2.1 is the applicable revision. The
and provide copy of SRD document. Government will provide the SRD as GFI and will notify interested
Offerors as to when the document is available.
A0020 11/4/2011 Pg 26, Para 3.13.3 A reference is made to "artifacts defined in 3.13.3.1". Para 3.13.3.1 does not This paragraph should reference 3.13.4.
exist in Section C, please clarify.
A0021 11/4/2011 Pg 27, Sec 3.13.4 Reference to Production Plan seems to imply a document/deliverable. Is There is no CDRL for a specific "Production Plan." This statement
there a CDRL for this requirement? refers to the Contractor's internal production plan, which should be
addressed during PRR.
A0022 11/4/2011 Pg 27 & 28; There are three paragraphs with 3.13.4 designation. Request clarification of Concur. There will be a forthcoming amendment.
numbering for compliance matrix accuracy.
A0023 11/4/2011 Pg 28 3.13.4 Physical Configuration Audit Physical Configuration Audit. In order to estimate the required support and The Government does not intend to provide a specific plan for the PCA
participation of the Government run PCA, will the Government provide the as GFI.
associated plan for this event as GFI?
A0024 11/4/2011 Pg 28 3.13.4 Functional Configuration Audit Functional Configuration Audit. In order to estimate the required support and The Government does not intend to provide a specific plan for the FCA
participation of the Government run FCA, will the Government provide the as GFI.
associated plan for this event as GFI?
A0025 11/4/2011 Pg 85, Oral Proposal Requirements 3.3, last para Is it the USG's intent to videotape during facility tours? The Government will videotape the oral presentations only. The facility
tour will not be videotaped.
A0027 11/4/2011 Pg 87, Section L, Para 4.1.2 Para 4 requires abilities to meet production surges. Is this surge greater than There is no surge requirement above the maximum quantity limitations
the maximum quantity? If so, what is the actual surge requirement? 60/mo, in FAR 52.216-19. The maximum quantity, however, will be updated in
80/mo, etc a forthcoming modification. The "surge" refers to the stipulation under
52.216-19(b) that states the Contractor may be required to deliver units
above the maximum quantity limitation should it initiate or request
changes to the Government established delivery date.
A0028 11/4/2011 Pg 88, 4.1.4 Systems Engineering Can a copy of the Systems Engineering Managemnt Plan (SEMP) be The Government does not have any DOORS data and does not intend
provided as GFI? Has a Requirements Management Tool/Database (e.g. to provide the SEMP as GFI. The SRD however will be provided.
DOORs, Requisite Pro) been utilized? If so, which tool and will the
associated database and/or export of this data be provided as GFI?
A0029 11/3/2011 Section L-3/Section M/2.1.1/Pages 101 & CDRL A001 Under Subfactor 1 it states that the Program Management Plan (CDRL 0001) The proposed program management plan, which shall be submitted
will be evaluated in conjunction with Volume I, but CDRL A001 states the under CDRL A001 30 DAC, is due with the proposal. The final plan
PMP is not due until 30 DAC. Please clarify if the PMP is due with proposal shall be submitted and approved 30 DAC.
submission or 30 DAC. Additionally, please confirm that the reference should
be (A001), vice (0001).
A0030 11/3/2011 Section L-3/4.1.2 (first reference)/Page 85 Please clarify that the first 4.1.2 (Organization & Personnel) should actually Yes, this paragraph should be listed as 4.1.1.
be 4.1.1.
A0031 11/3/2011 Section L-3/3.2/Page 82 The Written Solicitation Response Requirements state, "The narrative Key personnel resumes may be single spaced.
material in written Volumes III and IV of the Offerors proposal shall be typed
or printed in a font with the type no smaller than size 12 Times New Roman
font on standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper. Text line spacing shall be 1.5 lines."
Does the 1.5 line spacing apply to the Key Personnel Resumes, as well, or
can they be single spaced. Please clarify.
A0032 11/4/2011 Section C, "CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT'", pages 31-35 appear to Recommend the clauses incorporated by full text on pages 31 through 35 be The clauses on pages 31-35 should be in Section C, not H. These
be in the wrong section of the RFP. These clauses appear to belong in Section H. moved to appropriate section and Section C be reviewed to confirm that clauses do not replace the statement of work. If text from the Statement
Furthermore, it is not clear whether these clauses replaced statement of work text paragraph 3.17 is the last paragraph in section C. of Work is believed to be missing, please submit the specific text that
that is now missing. you believe should have been included in a separate bidder's question.
A0033 11/4/2011 Section C, Paragraph 3.3.3 As-Built Configuration, page 23. This paragraph states: Recommend modify Paragraph 3.3.3 As-Built Configuration, page 23 to Concur. This shall be corrected in a forthcoming amendment.
"The Contractor shall deliver an As-Built Configuration List (CDRL A016)." The As- read: "The Contractor shall deliver an As-Built Configuration List (CDRL
Built Configuration List is CDRL A009. A009). "
A0034 11/4/2011 Section B, Note D, Page 9. This paragraph states: " The pricing applied to units Recommend that Section B, Note 10 be revised to provide clarity on the The duration of one month shall be based on the date of contract award
and spares upon issuance of each order shall be re-determined at the end of each duration of a month from the perspective of which DO's can be grouped in (e.g., 2/5/2012 with the first month ending on 3/4/2012). This may be
month (the month shall start on the date of contract award, not each calendar one month. A possible option is to provide for date specific blanks to be filled in upon contract award. The bottom line is that a month does not
month) and be based on the total number of production units and spares ordered completed upon award identifying month beginning (i.e. 5th) and month end refer to calendar month which, based on contract award, could for
under this IDIQ contract within that month." The month duration is not adequately (i.e. 4th). example be two weeks long.
defined. As an example, if contract award is actually February 5, 2012 is the end of
the first month March 4, 2012?
A0035 11/4/2011 Section B, Note G, Page 15. This paragraph states: "The Contractor also agrees to Recommend modify Section B, Note G to read: "At any time during the The Government is not restricted from reviewing cost data under fixed
submit cost data used to price its competitive bid (e.g., the proposal bill of material, performance of this contract, the Government may provide the Contractor price efforts. This language will not be modified.
proposed hours and labor costs) and actual costs incurred under its production with a TDP containing engineering changes and updated production
CLINs (e.g., bill of material outlining the actual material costs, actual labor costs, requirements. The Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment
hours) as part of its change proposal if requested by the Government. The pursuant to FAR 52.243-1 Changes (Fixed Price)" only.
contractor is notified that it is not required to submit data outside of the CDRL
requirements (CLIN 4001), but shall maintain the data described above to submit
with a future potential change proposal." The requirements outlined in Note G to
provide actual costs is associated with cost reimbursable and incentive contracts.
This requirement should be deleted due the fixed price nature of CLIN's 0003,
0004, 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002.
A0036 11/9/2011 Section M, Subsection 4.0 Total Evaluated Price, Note 1, page 105. This Request the government confirm that the pre-determined formula has been The formula will not be based on Offerors' bids and has been pre-
paragraph states: "The evaluated price for hardware production (CLINs 0003-0005, determined or will be determined prior to proposal submission. determined.
1001-1003, 2001-2003) shall be determined by the Government extending the
proposed stepladder prices by a pre-determined formula, which shall not be shared
with Offerors." It is not clear whether the pre-determined formula will be
determined prior to proposal submission.
A0037 11/9/2011 Section L-3, paragraph 3.3 Will dates change for “ Offerors shall provide the Contracting Officer three No, requirement in paragraph 3.3 is COB 10 November 2011. Oral
dates for oral presentations and the location of its production facility within proposals are now expected to be held between 1/9 and 1/27/2012.
fifteen (15) days of the release of this solicitation in order to allow the
Government team sufficient time to schedule travel.”?
Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0038 11/9/2011 Section L, Subsection L-3, Paragraph 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION, page 78. Request that the due date for bidders questions be extended from 15 The deadline for potential offerors to submit questions has been
The RFP requires that all bidders questions are required to be received in writing calendar days after RFP release to 15 days after GFI receipt. extended through 11/29/2011.
within fifteen (15) calendar days after release of the RFP. Given the additional GFI
to be provided, the requirement to submit bidders questions should be extended.
A0026 11/10/2011 Section F/Page 41 & Section B/Page 9/ NOTE A & Section C/3.13.4/ Page 28 & Section F/Page 41/Deliveries of Performance States ITEM003, and if The first production lot is the first 3 consoles ordered under CLIN 0003.
Section L-3/4.2.1 EXERCISED, OPTION ITEMS 001,002, 004, 1001, 1002, 2001 AND 2002. The Government may waive first article requirements under CLIN 0001
The earliest delivery date for the first lot shall be 10 months after the effective in accordance with "FIRST ARTICLE TESTING (NAVSEA)".
date of the order and 8 months for subsequent orders. Section B/Page 9/
NOTE A States the minimum quantity under this IDIQ is three (3) production
units under CLIN003. Section C/3.13.4/ Page 28 States PCA will be runned
on the first three production consoles submitted for delivery and PAT will be
run on the production console before and after PCA. Section L-
3/4.2.1/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) States the offeror shall propose a
detailed IMS for the first production lot awarders under the anticipated IDIQ.
For the purpose of the IMS can the government clarify what constitutes the
first production lot?
A0039 11/10/2011 Section 3.13.4 (PCA) and Section 3.13.4 (FCA)/Page 28 These paragraphs state, "The Contractor shall support and participate in a The Government anticipates the PCA taking 5 days and the FCA taking
Government run PCA/FCA conducted on the first three production consoles 5 days. These would be sequential rather than parallel.
submitted for delivery." How long does the Government anticipate the PCA
and FCA taking?
A0040 11/10/2011 5252.245-9108 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (PERFORMANCE) The table provided lists, under the 'Vendor' column, 'Console Only Test Yes, this consist of the Display and ODM Simulators, plus cables
(SEP 1990)/page 51 Equipment', with PN and description cells blank. Does this consist of the 1010484, and 1010486 through 1010489.
Display and ODM Simulators, plus cables 1010484, and 1010486 through
1010489, listed on page 126 of the CDS PAT Procedure, document number
4000315? If so, do the cables above correspond to the following cables
noted in Figure 9, page 127, and Figure10, page 129 of PAT Procedure
4000315 - 1010304, 1010307, 1010310, 1010315 and 1010325?
A0041 11/10/2011 Document 4000315, Production Test Procedures (PAT) for CDS Variant A. Page 18, section 4.1.1.6, Test Procedure states on the second line: Yes, the variac is required to perform PAT.
'verify the variac voltage outputs…'
However, page 19, section 4.1.1.6.b., Line Voltage Test states:
'Perform the following steps if a variac is available.'
Is it required to perform PAT testing at low, nominal and high input prime
power voltage levels? If yes, the variac is a piece of test equipment that the
contractor would be required to supply to support all production test efforts.
Section 4.1.2.6.b, page 40, contains similar wording for CEM only test
configurations.
A0042 11/10/2011 Attachment 8: List of Government Furnished Information (GFI) PEO IWS Instruction 3058.1, Risk Management Plan, Rev 3.0 dated January Yes. The Government will make this disk available and notify potential
2011 is not contained on the CDS Variant A Production Compeptetions Offerors when it is available for shipment.
Library. Will this document be provided?
A0043 11/10/2011 Attachment 8: List of Government Furnished Information (GFI) PEO IWS 6.0 Program Plan Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Yes. The Government will make this disk available and notify potential
Shortages (DMSMS) Plan, dated August 2005 is not contained on the CDS Offerors when it is available for shipment.
Variant A Production Compeptetions Library. Will this document be
provided?
A0044 11/10/2011 Attachment 8: List of Government Furnished Information (GFI) PEO IWS 6.0 Program Plan Configuration Management Plan for PEO IWS Yes. The Government will make this disk available and notify potential
6.0 Command and Control Directorate, Rev 1, dated 16 April 2010 is not Offerors when it is available for shipment.
contained on the CDS Variant A Production Compeptetions Library. Will this
document be provided?
A0045 11/10/2011 Attachment 8: List of Government Furnished Information (GFI) PRF-CEDS-2005 System Requirements Document for the Common Display Yes. The Government will make this disk available and notify potential
System (CDS), Rev E, dated 26 September 2011 is not contained on the Offerors when it is available for shipment.
CDS Variant A Production Compeptetions Library. Will this document be
provided?
A0046 11/10/2011 Attachment 8: List of Government Furnished Information (GFI) Attachment 8 references Government Documents 4000232 "System Safety The 26 September 2008 version is the correct document.
Program Plan (SSPP) for the Common Display System (CDS) Family of
Display Consoles, dated 26 September 2006". The document received is
4000232 System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) for the Common Display
System (CDS) Family of Display Consoles, dated 26 September 2008. Is the
2008 version the correct document?
A0047 11/10/2011 Attachment 8: List of Government Furnished Information (GFI) Attachment 8 references Government Documents 4000246 "System Safety The 01 March 10 version is the correct document.
Hazard Assessment (SSHA) Report for the Common Display System (CDS)
Family of Display Consoles, dated 10 March 2010". The document received
is 4000246 System Safety Hazard Assessment (SSHA) Report for the
Common Display System (CDS) Family of Display Consoles, dated 01 March
2010. Is the 01 March 2010 version the correct document?
A0048 11/10/2011 CDS Variant A Production Competition Library THE FOLLOWING STEP FILES CONTAIN NO OBJECTS OR MODELS The STEP files for the adapters plates are in the updated TDP. Updated
AFTER IMPORTING. Will the STEP files be provided? TDP will be provided along with the additional agreed to documentation.
1. 1010393-1.stp, ADAPTER MOUNTING PLATE, CHAIR
2. 1010459-1.stp, ADAPTER MOUNTING PLATE, FRAME
3. 1010459-2.stp, ADAPTER MOUNTING PLATE, FRAME
A0049 11/10/2011 Technical Data Package (Unclassified/FOUO) Will the Government provide a complete electronic version of the Bill of The Government does not intend to provide an electronic version of the
Material (BOM) for Variant A Display Console and Variant A CDS (Console BOM.
Only)?
A0050 11/10/2011 CDRL A016 Source Data For Forecasting Diminishing Manufacturing Sources And Recommend modify CDRL A016 Source Data For Forecasting Diminishing Concur. This CDRL will be updated in a forthcoming amendment.
Material Shortages (DMSMS) (DMSMS Notification). Block 12: Date of First Manufacturing Sources And Material Shortages (DMSMS) (DMSMS
Submission states: "60 DAC." The DMSMS Notifications should occur as required. Notification) Block 12: Date of First Submission to read: "As Required."
A0051 11/10/2011 Full Text Clause titled: First Article (Contractor Testing) - specifies that First Article Does the Navy intend to require contractors to perform Envionmental No, the Navy will not require the contractor perform EQT of a FAU.
shall be fully tested by the Contractor at its own expense to determine compliance Qualification testing of a First Article Unit to show compliance to the
with the requirements of the contract. environmental requirements of the SRD?
Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0052 11/10/2011 The following documents are listed In Section C 2.1 as Applicable Government Please clarify the applicability of these documents and provide information Documents will be provided. The applicability of the documents is
Documents: PEO IWS Instruction 3058.1 Risk Management Plan, PEO IWS 6.0 as to how they can be obtained. spelled out in the SOW.
Program Plan DMSMS Plan and PEO IWS 6.0 Program Plan Config Mgt Plan.
These government documents were not provided with the RFP or TDP.
A0053 11/10/2011 Section 3, Paragraph 3.3 FABRICATION AND ASSEMBLY (Applicable to CLINs Recommend modify Sections B and I to reflect the Section 3.3 definitions to An amendment clarifying the scope of work will be issued.
0003, 0004, 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002), page 22. This paragraph states: " The ensure consistency and remove the potential for misinterpretation.
Contractor shall procure materials, fabricate, assemble, conduct testing necessary
to assure the quality of the manufactured product, and deliver the Variant A Display
Console with CEM of the CDS Family of Display Consoles (herein called Variant A
Display Console) and the Variant A Console Only of the CDS Family of Display
Consoles (herein called Variant A Console Only) as required by this contract."
Section B and Section I do not refer to the CDS consoles with and without CEM
consistently with this definition.
A0054 11/18/2011 Section I, Clause 52.216-19, Order Limitations, page 57. This clause states “(b) Recommend modify the language on page 57 to replace "same ordering The Government reserves the right to authorize an additional agency to
Maximum order*. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—(1) Any single order office" with “the agency authorized to place delivery orders against this place delivery orders against this contract. Section B would be modified
for any combination of CDS Consoles or Consoles Only that results in the delivery contract as identified in Section B, Note D, page 9,” to add the additional agency/agencies.
of over 40 Consoles and/or Consoles Only per month; or (2) Any order that is part
of a series of orders from the same ordering office issued within thirty (30) days of
each other that together call for delivery of over 40 CDS Consoles and/or Consoles
Only per month.” Section B, NOTE C states: "Under this IDIQ type contract (see
FAR Clause 52.216-22), equipment and services, if any and as required, shall be
ordered (see FAR Clause 52.216-18) by the issuance of Delivery Orders (DD Form
1155). The agency authorized to place delivery orders against this contract is the
Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. 20376." The “same ordering
office” is not clearly defined.
A0055 11/18/2011 Section E, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.246-11, Higher-Level Contract Recommend deletion of duplicate FAR clause. Concur. The duplicate FAR clause 52.246-11 on page 42 will be
Quality Requirement, page 39 is duplicated. deleted.
A0056 11/18/2011 Section M, Paragraph 4.0 Total Evaluated Price, page 104-105. The fourth Is the TEP the means for determining the lowest price for source selection or Yes, the TEP will be used to determine the lowest price offeror.
paragraph states: "The Government will consider an Offeror’s prices for each CLIN is there another evaluation of individual CLINs?
and the evaluated price for each Offeror. " It appears that the government will be
evaluating the individual CLIN pricing and the TEP as part of its evaluation criteria.
This is supported in the first paragraph of this section.
A0057 11/18/2011 Section M, Paragraph 4.0 Total Evaluated Price, page 104-105. The fourth Recommend replace "...evaluation quantities specified below." with Concur. Only the pre-determined formula is referenced in Section M
paragraph states: " In determining Total Evaluated Price (TEP), the Government "…evaluation of quantities based on Note 1." and Note 1. This shall be clarified in a forthcoming solicitation.
will extend proposed unit production prices by evaluation quantities specified
below. " There are no quantities specified below. Note 1 refers to a pre-
determined formula.
A0058 11/18/2011 Section M, Paragraph 4.0 Total Evaluated Price, page 104-105. The fourth Is the pre-determined formula used for TEP a reflection of expected units to As indicated, "These evaluation quantities are estimated for evaluation
paragraph states: "These evaluation quantities are estimated for evaluation be ordered? purposes only and shall not be construed as a guarantee of any kind as
purposes only and shall not be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to what to what quantities may or may not be ordered under any resulting
quantities may or may not be ordered under any resulting contract." The CLIN contract."
structure provides a large range of ordering potential. It is not clear that the pre-
determined formula will represent expected ordering, even though no guarantees
are made of ordering this quantity.
A0059 11/18/2011 Section L, 3.2 Written Solicitation Response Requirements, page 83. This sections What is the government expecting for a CLIN nomenclature on the cover of This description for a CLIN nomenclature on the cover will be removed
requires "CLIN Nomenclature and Request for Proposal (RFP) Number" on the each proposal volume and forthcoming amendment will reflect this change.
cover page of each Proposal Volume. It is not clear what "CLIN Nomenclature"
would be included on the cover page of each proposal volume.
A0060 11/18/2011 Section L, 3.2 Written Solicitation Response Requirements, page 82. The second Recommend modify this requirement to read: "Every major section, figure, Concur. This shall be clarified in a forthcoming amendment.
complete paragraph includes the requirement: "Every paragraph, figure, and table and table shall be numbered."
shall be numbered." Typically major sections and paragraphs are numbered but
not all paragraphs in the proposal are numbered. Numbering every paragraph
results in an index that is very large and not useful to the reviewer in quickly
locating sections.
A0061 11/18/2011 Section I, page 53, FAR 52.227-22, Major System--Minimum Rights. This FAR Recommend removal of FAR 52.227-22, Major System--Minimum Rights. Concur. This shall be deleted
clause applies to "Major Systems". The CDS unit does not fit the FAR definition of
a "Major System" unless it has been designated as one by the agency head.
A0062 11/18/2011 Section H, page 49, 5252.233-9103 Documentation of Requests for Equitable Recommend removal of 5252.233-9103. NAVSEA clause 5252.233-9103 shall be removed in a forthcoming
Adjustment. The clause makes several references to "vessel" and appears to be amendment.
intended for use in ship contracts not lower level component contracts. This is
covered by Section I, FAR 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment
MAR 1998 .
A0063 11/18/2011 Section L-3, 3.3 (page 84) states that: “The Offeror may have up to six (6) a. Are non-key personnel Offeror representatives allowed to present material Non-key personnel may present during the oral proposal. There are
representatives at the oral presentation. The following three (3) key personnel during the oral proposal? only three (3) key personnel. The Senior Production Engineer and
shall be in attendance and shall present their respective portions of the proposal: Manager are the same positions (see A00003).
1. Program Manager b. The key personnel list given in Section L-3, 3.3 does not match the list of
2. Senior Systems Engineer key personnel resumes requested in Section L-3, 4.4.1 (page 98) – (1)
3. Senior Production Engineer ” Program Manager, (2) Senior Systems Engineer, and (3) Senior Production
Manager. Does the Government require a resume to be submitted for the
Senior Production Engineer? Is the Senior Production Manager required to
present during the oral proposal?
A0064 11/18/2011 Section 2.1 Government Documents, Page 20, 4000757 Packaging, Handling, GFI provided; 4000757 Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation The 17 March 2010 document is the correct document.
Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) for Variant A of the Common Display System (PHS&T) for Variant A of the Common Display System (CDS) Family of
(CDS) Family of Display Consoles, 17 March 2010. Display Consoles, 17 March 2010 appears not to be the latest revision of the
document. A vendor on the required source subcontractors list has stated this
version does not match how their products are being packaged for delivery.
Will the Government provide a current PHS&T document?
Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0065 11/18/2011 Section 2.1, Government Documents, Page 19, and Technical Data Package In Section 2.1, Government Documents, Page 19, there are two instances of No, the "CEM Only" test along with the CEM test bed are only used for
(Unclassified/FOUO) - PAT #4000315 (provided as GFI) document 4000315. These entries indicate that document 4000315 provides PAT of CEM Only units, which are not part of this RFP.
the Production Acceptance Test for both the Variant A Display Console with
Common Electronics Module (CEM) and Variant A Console Only
configuration of the Common Display System (CDS). However, in the
document provided as GFI, the two test configurations included describe only
the CDS console w/CEM (Test Case # PRO3001), and a CEM only
configuration using the CEM Test Bed (Test Case # PRO3002). Will an
updated PAT TP that includes the console only test configuration , or a new,
standalone PAT TP for a console only configuration be provided to support
the proposal effort?
A0066 11/18/2011 Section H - Special Contract Requirements - 5252.245-9108 GOVERNMENT- The table provided in section 5252.245-9108 contains a listing for Console Cables will be provided as GFE.
FURNISHED PROPERTY (PERFORMANCE) (SEP 1990), page 51 Only Test Equipment with no PN or description. Will this GFP (either a CEM
simulator or CEM Module) include all cabling necessary to interconnect the
test equipment with the CDS Console?
A0067 11/18/2011 Technical Data Package (Unclassified/FOUO) - TP1010461, CEM Only Test TP1010461 provides a verification of the CEM production unit, which it is No. The CEM only test along with the CEM test bed are only used for
Stations Prove In Procedure, and PAT #4000315 believed to be conducted prior to integration and PAT testing with the CDS PAT of the CEM only units which are not part of this RFP. The CEM test
Console. Step 3, page 2 of TP1010461 lists GDAIS property and includes bed will not be delivered as GFE under this RFP.
an entry for 1010461-1, CEM Only Test Station. Does the CEM Only Test
Station include the ODM and Display Simulators, and test cables 1010484,
1010486, 1010487, 1010488, and 1010489 cited in Appendix C of PAT
4000315? If yes, will the CEM Only Test Station be provided as GFP to
support production testing of the CEM prior to PAT (Console w/CEM
configuration)?
A0068 11/18/2011 Section M, 2.1.2, Subfactor 1 (page 103) states that: “The following information Please verify that “Volume V” should be corrected to “Volume III,” where the Yes, the full Make or Buy Plan shall be submitted in Volume III.
provided in Volume V will be evaluated in conjunction with Volume I under the full Make-or-Buy plan will be submitted.
Schedule Management subfactor: a. The Government will evaluate the Offerors on
the applicability and effectiveness the proposed Make-or-Buy plan will have in
supporting the requirements of this solicitation relative to minimizing production
schedule risks while optimizing “best value” to the Government in its Make-or-Buy
considerations. ”
A0069 11/18/2011 Section L-3, 3.2.1 (page 83 and 84) states that: “The Cross-Reference Matrices a. Please verify that the Cross-Reference Matrices are only required to a) The Cross-reference Matrices are required to identify the location(s)
shall clearly identify the location(s) in the Offerors proposal that address or respond “clearly identify the location(s) in the Offerors proposal that address or in the proposal that address or respond to those numbered
to each numbered requirement in Sections L and M. ” However, the section also respond to each numbered requirement in Sections L and M.” requirements in Section L and/or between various Volumes of the
states that: “The RFP cross-reference matrix for each volume must indicate the Offeror's proposal. B) For Volumes I and II, the Offeror may format the
proposal volume section, subsection, and paragraph, cross-referenced with the b. For proposal Volumes I and II, is the Offeror permitted to format the Cross- matrices using the requirements specified for narrative text, rather than
appropriate SOW paragraphs, applicable RFP instructions, evaluation criteria, and Reference Matrices using requirements specified for Volume III and IV the power point slides. However, please keep in mind that it may be
CDRLs, as applicable .” narrative text (page 82), rather than the format specified for PowerPoint text beneficial to incorporate relevant portions of the cross-reference
slides? matrices during the oral presentation if it provides clarity.
A0070 11/18/2011 Section L-3, 2.0 (b) (page 80) states that the Offeror's proposal shall be "made Please clarify the solicitation requirements with respect to terms and Offerors must accept the terms and conditions appearing in the
without qualification or exception to any terms and conditions appearing in the conditions. Does the Goverment require that the Offeror accept the terms solicitation without qualification or exception. The terms and conditions
solicitation ." However, Section L-3, 3.0 (page 81) states that "The Offeror’s and conditions appearing in the solicitation, or should the Offeror present its of the proposal refer to technical assumptions and terms outside those
proposal must contain a precise description of all terms and conditions of the terms and conditions (and make a statement with regard to further already part of the solicitation, assuming they do not contradict the
services offered " negotiations of mutually agreeable terms and conditions)? solicitation or attachments.
A0071 11/18/2011 SOW Section 3.4 (page 23), Quality Assurance, states that “The Contractor shall Does this mean notification of failures of units and LRUs during final testing, This means notification of failures of units and LRUs during final testing.
notify the Government of all production testing failures ”. or does it mean notification of failures found at lower level testing, which is
corrected before further assembly is performed?
A0072 11/18/2011 Section G, Contract Administration Data, Invoice Instructions (NAVSEA) (e), page It is recommended that paragraph (e) be modified to start as follows: (e) Paragraph (e) is not applicable to FFP Supply CLINs. This clause will
45. This paragraph in part states “(e) The Contractor agrees to segregate costs The following invoicing requirements are applicable to CLINs 0006, 0007, not be modified.
incurred under this task order at the lowest level of performance, either task or 1004, 1005, 2004 and 2005. The Contractor agrees to segregate costs
subtask, rather than on a total task order basis, and to submit invoices reflecting incurred under this task order at the lowest level of performance, either task
costs incurred at that level.” This requirement would be applicable to the CPFF or subtask, rather than on a total task order basis, and to submit invoices
CLINs and not the FFP CLINs but there is no clarification provided in the reflecting costs incurred at that level.
paragraph.
A0073 11/18/2011 Section G, Contract Administration Data, Invoice Instructions (NAVSEA) (e), page Recommendation: It is recommended that the following be added to the end The Government shall not dictate the nature of the contractor's
45. This paragraph in part states “(e) The Contractor agrees to segregate costs of paragraph (e). In the event that a subcontractors accounting system does subcontracts. This clause will not be modified. Questions relating to
incurred under this task order at the lowest level of performance, either task or not support these requirements, the contractor may propose the use of a the submission of invoices may be directed to the WAWF help desk
subtask, rather than on a total task order basis, and to submit invoices reflecting Time and Materials (T&M) subcontract vehicle. after contract award.
costs incurred at that level.” It then goes on to flow this requirement down to
subcontractors but does not address subcontractors who do not have a cost
accounting system that can support these requirements.
A0074 11/18/2011 Section L, 4.1.2 Organization and Personnel, pargraph 6, Page 86. The Does the government consider Subcontract Management Plan, Teaming The Subcontract Management Plan encompasses the teaming plan and
government appears to use the terms "Subcontract Management Plan", "Teaming Plan, and Teaming Management Plan to be synonymous? teaming management plan. The latter two should be discreet elements
Plan", and Teaming Management Plan" interchangeably. within the Subcontract Management Plan. They are not
interchangeable.
A0075 11/18/2011 The table in paragraph 2.2.1 of section L (page 93) has 13 parts listed from 4 Reissue paragraph 2.2.1 of section L, or section 2.2.1 of Attachment 11 with Section 2.2.1 of Section L-3 reflects the correct list of required sources.
required sources. The corresponding table in Attachment 11, section 2.2.1 has 10 the correct information. Attachment 11 will be amended.
parts listed from 4 required sources. Furthermore, the parts lists do not match.
A0076 11/18/2011 Technical Data Package (Unclassified/FOUO) The Terms of Use Agreement does not address how the contractor should The ten copy limit is a total copy limit for the prime (including any
handle distribution of Unclassified/ FOUO information/data to vendors and/or potential subs). The restrictions apply to both classified and controlled
subs. Drawings and data need to be sent to vendors/subs, in order to get unclassified information, since it is all export controlled and owned by
quotes, and need to be emailed, in order to expedite reviews/responses. the government.
Please clarify.
A0077 11/18/2011 RFP makes multiple references to the bidder needing capability to handle Secret What activity does the Govt expect to conduct under this contract that The CDS installed in end use will contain secret applications. If there
information, makes it a pre-requisite to obtaining the TDP, and lists Secret requires the bidder to accept, manage, and safegueard classified are problems with items in the end state, contractor may need to see the
capability as one of 4 "minimal Acceptable Requirements" in Section L. Also, information? Does 3.12.13 mean ALL personnel? CDS in that environment.
3.12.3 requires "Personnel supporting this effort" to have a Secret clearance.
Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0078 11/18/2011 Section C: "EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (NAVSEA) (NOV Request the government delete: "The standard commercial warranty period This clause shall not be modified. The Contractor shall extend the
1996), page 32. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage shall begin upon the final acceptance of the applicable material or software" standard commercial warranty to the Government to begin upon final
of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, acceptance of the applicable material or software, provided that such
provided that such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government.
The Contractor shall provide a copy of the standard commercial warranty with the
item. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon the final
acceptance of the applicable material or software." Commercial Warranty does not
start at "final acceptance, it begins when product is received by the contractor.
A0079 11/18/2011 Section C, 3.2.1 Cross-Reference Matrix pages, 83-84. The initial paragraph Is the offeror required to provide a separate compliance matrix as delineated The Offerors shall state "No Cross Referencing" in place of a matrix if
indicates that a cross-reference matrix is only required if the offeror needs to direct in paragraph 1 in addition to a cross-reference matrix demonstrating where there are no cross-references.
the reader to another volume or factor within its offering. Therefore if cross- the offeror's has provided material outside its factor/volume.
referencing is not required, a cross-reference matrix would not be required.
However, the paragraph numbered 1 defines a cross-reference matrix requirement
that demonstrates compliance with the RFP and would indicate that the cross
reference matrix is required regardless.
A0080 11/18/2011 Section C, 3.2.1, page 84 requires a complete set of cross reference matrices to be Request to modify this requirement to allow the cross reference matrices to Offerors shall provide cross-reference matrices at the beginning of each
provided in the front of each volume. Putting the cross reference matrices in the be provided at the back of each volume. volume.
front of each volume detracts from the flow of the offerors proposal.
A0081 11/18/2011 Section C, 3.3, page 85 states that the Government will only consider the written Request that sections exempt from page count (i.e. index, cross reference Sections exampt from the page count shall be submitted with the written
information submitted and addressed verbally during the oral presentation. There matrices, glossary, etc.) are required to be delivered as part of the written submission only and do not need to be addressed during the oral
are several items (i.e. index, cross reference matrices, glossary, etc.) that are submission only and not the actual oral presentation. presentation.
outside the page count. Including these documents in the oral presentation is
cumbersome and detracts from the oral presentation. In order to be compliant with
Section L, sections exempt from page count should be delivered as part of the
written submission only and not the actual oral presentation.
A0082 11/18/2011 Section F, Deliveries or Performance, Item 0003. This paragraph states: ITEM It is recommended that the Government modify the Delivery shall be as established in each order. Early deliveries may be
0003 AND, IF EXERCISED, OPTION ITEMS 0001, 0002, 0004, 1001, 1002, 2001 language to revise the language to replace the word “earliest” with “latest” requested and authorized by the Contracting Officer on a case by case
AND 2002 – Delivery shall be as specified in each order. The earliest delivery date basis.
for the first lot of units ordered under this IDIQ contract shall be 10 months after the
effective date of the order. The earliest delivery date for subsequent orders shall
be 8 months after the effective date of the order. Interpreted as written, this means
that the Government does not wish to receive delivery prior to either 8 or 10
months as applicable?
A0083 11/18/2011 TRAVEL COSTS (NAVSEA) (MAY 1993) It is recommended that this clause be replaced with the current version: Travel Costs (NAVSEA) (MAY 1993) is the most current version of that
(APPLICABLE TO CLINS 0007, 1005 AND 2005) TRAVEL COSTS - ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA) (DEC 2005) clause. However, the Alternate I (NAVSEA) (DEC 2005) is more
(a) The Contractor shall not charge, and the Government shall not pay, as an (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall be reimbursed appropriate for this procurement and shall be incorporated into the
allowable cost under this contract, any man-hour costs (whether straight-time or for its reasonable actual travel costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. The solicitation and anticipated contract.
overtime) for Contractor personnel or subcontractor personnel traveling to or from costs to be reimbursed shall be those costs accepted by the cognizant
worksites, including travel to worksites other than the Contractor's facility for DCAA.
performance of contract work. (b) Reimbursable travel costs include only that travel performed from the
(b) Workers being paid under this contract, as prime contractor personnel or Contractor's facility to the worksite, in and around the worksite, and from the
subcontractor personnel, will complete a full shift at the worksite, and no worksite to the Contractor's facility.
compensation will be paid for travel time before or after the shift. (c) Relocation costs and travel costs incident to relocation are allowable to
(c) This requirement pertains only to payments for travel time before or after these the extent provided in FAR 31.205-35; however, Contracting Officer approval
workers' regular shifts, and does not apply to legitimate travel costs incurred during shall be required prior to incurring relocation expenses and travel costs
normal working hours, provided that those costs are otherwise reasonable, incident to relocation.
allocable and allowable. This requirement does not apply to manufacturer's (d) The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for the following daily local travel
representatives or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representatives when costs:
specifically required by the Government work specifications. (i) travel at U.S. Military Installations where Government transportation is
(d) Additionally, the Contractor shall not charge, and the Government shall not pay, available,
any transportation costs under this contract associated with transporting Contractor (ii) travel performed for personal convenience/errands, including
or subcontractor personnel between the Contractor's facility (or subcontractor's commuting to and from work, and
facility), and any other worksite to perform Phased Maintenance Availabilities (iii) travel costs incurred in the replacement of personnel when such
(PMAs)/Drydocking Phased Maintenance Availabilities (DPMAs). Transportation replacement is accomplished for the Contractor's or employee's
A0084 11/18/2011 Section M Contract Award (NAVSEA) (SEP 1990) and Section 1.0 on page 99 Are there any best value criteria other than LPTA upon which the CDS Bridge The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria shall offer the best
state that the contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal represents the contract will be awarded? value to the Government. Offerors will be evaluated only on the criteria
best value. Section 1.0 states award will be made to the lowest price technical addressed in the solicitation.
acceptable offeror (LPTA). Section L, Section 2.4 states the Government will
consider the adverse impact of less than Government Purpose Rights in its best
value determination.
A0085 11/18/2011 Section F, page 41, states "ITEM 0003 AND, IF EXERCISED, OPTION ITEMS Is it the Government's intent for this section to refer to first Delivery Order? Concur. This shall be clarified to read: "Delivery shall be as specified in
0001, 0002, 0004, 1001, 1002, 2001 AND 2002 – Delivery shall be as specified in Recommend changing the language from "Lot" to "Delivery Order." each order. The earliest delivery date for units subject to First Article
each order. The earliest delivery date for the first lot of units ordered under this Requirements under CLIN 0001 or 0002 shall be 10 months after the
IDIQ contract shall be 10 months after the effective date of the order." The CLINs effective date of the order. The earliest delivery date for subsequent
referred to have a unit issue of "Each" vice "Lot." The term first lot is not defined orders and those units which are not subject to First Article
and is not used anywhere else in the RFP. Requirements under CLIN 0001 or 0002 shall be 8 months after the
effective date of the order."
A0086 11/18/2011 Section F specified a period of performance for CLIN 0001 of 365 days after Recommend modify Section F to read (for CLIN 0001) "Date of Option Concur.
Award. CLIN 0001 appears to be an option CLIN per Section B. Exercise to 365 Days after Award."
A0087 11/18/2011 Section F specified a period of performance for CLIN 0003 of 365 days after option The period of performance for CLIN 0003 should be "Date of Contract Award Concur.
exercise. CLIN 0003 is not an option CLIN. to 365 Days after Award" consistent with CLIN 0001.
A0088 11/29/2011 Section L-3, Para. 3.1 This contractor does not understand the requirement to have been a Prime The requirement to have previous Prime Contractor experience shall be
contractor previously on similar product. This seems to exclude oportunity removed from the RFP.
from Small Business even if the company has delivered similar Shipboard
Product but not as a Prime Contractor.
Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0089 11/29/2011 Section L-3, 4.2 (page 89) states in the section note that “NOTE: The Offeror shall This requirement indicates that the only allowable schedule deliverables are The Offeror does not need to submit a full IMS, but shall submit an IMS
provide a detailed overview of the proposed IMS in the oral proposal. Slides PowerPoint slides that contain portions of the Offeror’s proposed Integrated down to the major subassembly level for the government to assess its
relating to this overview shall be submitted in Volume II: Schedule and Risk Master Schedule (IMS), with the schedule information contained in these understanding of the manufacturing processes/producures necessary to
Management. The Offeror may provide portions of the IMS and/or WBS in an portions enlarged or rendered in a more readable format in Volume IV as successfully execute the contract. This IMS shall be addressed during
alternative format (e.g., enlarge specific charts or schedules difficult to read on an appropriate. the oral proposal and the corresponding slides shall be submitted in
8.5”x11” sheet of paper or combine long milestones that were split onto multiple Volume II. Volume IV may not contain new material, but shall consist of
slides so they would be easily readable) in Volume IV: Supplemental Data. New However, the following requirements contained in Section L-3, 4.2 and 4.2.1 alternative formats (e.g., enlarged charts, combined milestones) already
material may not be submitted. If a discrepancy between Volume I, IV or the oral (pages 89 and 90) can only be met if the Offeror provides a complete IMS verbally addressed during the oral presentation and documented on ppt
presentation, the material in Volume I will take precedence. The Offeror shall created in Microsoft Project. Thus, does the Government require that the slides in Volume II.
reference the corresponding slide number on the documents provided in Volume Offeror submit only portions of their proposed IMS as described in the
IV .” Section L-3, 4.2 section note, or that the Offeror submit a complete Microsoft
Project IMS as required by the above requirements given in Section L-3, 4.2
and 4.2.1?
A0090 11/29/2011 Section L-3, Section 4.2.1 states that: What is the definition of “networked IMS” and “IMS network schedule?” For It is a Microsoft Project file (or equivilant program) in which the
• “The Offeror shall provide an overview of the networked IMS including ground example, is it a Microsoft Project file in which the proposed program activities proposed program activities are logically linked/networked together.
rules and assumptions such as:… ” are logically linked / networked together? Is it a Microsoft Project Server
application?
• “The Offeror shall provide an IMS network schedule, assuming a contract award
date of 1 February 2012. The IMS network schedule shall highlight the critical
path. ”
• “The IMS network schedule shall contain a sufficient number of activities to
provide a detailed understanding of the program and risk mitigation activities to
support the risk mitigation strategy. ”
A0091 11/29/2011 Section C, Statement of Work The SOW is not clear how the design agent function will be handled under The Government intends to maintain control of the DA function. There
this contract. Example - contractor identifies a DMS issue or possibly a will be a small number of Engineering Hours (CLINs 0006, 1004 and
drawing issue. Who will be responsible for updating the drawings to 2004) on the contract if the government needs the contractor to address
maintain the TDP at the latest level? a DMS/MS issue.
A0092 11/29/2011 Section H, 5252.245-9109 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY Is it the intent of the Gov't to add the Spares CLINS 0005, 1003 and 2003 to The government will add these CLINs to the list receiving GFP.
(INCORPORATION) (SEP 1990) on page 51. This paragraph states: "The the list of CLINs that will receive GFP so that complete IO and CPU modules
Government will provide only that property set forth below, notwithstanding any can be delivered as spares?
term or condition of this contract to the contrary. Upon Contractor's written request
to the cognizant Technical Program Manager, via the cognizant Contract
Administration Office, the Government will furnish the following for incorporation in
the equipment to be delivered under Item(s) 0003, 0004, 1001, 1002, 2001 and
2002 of this contract:". The list includes 2 items, the Nvidia GPU and Supermicro
Motherboard, which are components of Themis 1010295-5 IO Module and the
Themis 1010295-4 CPU Module, respectively. The RFP statement above
identifies the CLINs which the GFP is to be provided for, but, does not include the
Spares CLINs. Both the IO Module and the CPU Module are on the spares list.
Themis cannot deliver complete IO and CPU Modules as spares without the GFP.
A0093 11/29/2011 SOW Section 3.12.3 (Security Clearance Levels) states: “Personnel supporting a. What is the definition and scope of “personnel supporting this effort”? For The governemnt shall delete paragraph 3.12.3 and will allow for the
this effort shall require a minimum of a favorable and current SECRET security example, does it include all personnel who perform Fabrication and Facility Security Clearance requirements to dictate the necessary
clearance.” Assembly per SOW Section 3.3? Does it include all personnel who perform persnonnel to meet the security requirements in the contract.
Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation per SOW Section 3.12?
Does it include indirect support, such as by secretarial personnel?
b. For each SOW task or labor category for which a current SECRET security
clearance is required, please define the aspects of the task or labor category
that will require access to or knowledge of classified information. Given that
the GFI Technical Data Package associated with the SOW is unclassified in
its entirety, this information is essential in order for all offerors to provide the
Government with accurate pricing that reflects the facilities and personnel
required for successful execution of the complete scope of work.
A0094 11/29/2011 Section L3.2 specifies the font size and font type for the text material on the It is requested that Arial 8 point font be acceptable for graphics within all There are no font or size restrictions for text within graphics. Text within
Volume I and II slides but is silent as to specified font type for text within graphic volumes. graphcis, however, should be used as captions and short explanations.
tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, etc. in those volumes. It is stated that Volumes Graphics should not contain lengthy paragraphs that should be part of
III and IV graphics are allowed to use 8 point font for text within graphics. the text material.
A0095 11/29/2011 Section 4.2.1 (pg 89) Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) requires development of a During the oral presentation of Volume II, how much of the IMS is expected Section L-3 states that the Offeror shall not present new material in
complete IMS. It is not clear how much detail of this IMS the contractor is to be briefed? Should the contractor just speak to the summary levels? Volume IV that has not been addressed in Volume II. In its oral
expected to brief. presentation and Volume II, Offerors should provide sufficient detail for
the Government to evaluate them in accordance with the Section M
evaluation criteria.
A0096 11/29/2011 Section M 2.1.1 Program Management Plan is noted as being provided in Volume Since there isn't a Volume V, should this reference have been to Volume IV - This shall be addressed in Volume I and the full draft PMP shall be
V Supplemental Data? If not, what Volume should include the PMP? submitted in Volume IV (see the Government's response to A0009).
A0097 11/29/2011 Technical Data Package (Unclassified/FOUO) - General Upon review of the CDS Technical Drawing Package (TDP) provided by the A revised TDP has been made available to Offerors who requested the
Government, numerous discrepancies have been uncovered. It appears as original competition library and hold current terms of use agreements.
though the CDS drawings, DSMS Source Data Bill of Material (BOM), and Requests for additional data can be made to Mr. Khanh Pham at
the Family Tree all seem to be at different revision levels, with the drawings khanh.p.pham@navy.mil. The Government has already extended the
being the latest revision. Will the Government provide an up to date BOM proposal due date to 4 January 2012 from 5 December 2011 (an
and Family Tree, as well as consider a extending the proposal due date by a amendment will be issued reflecting this).
minimum of 2 weeks?
Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0098 12/5/2011 GFI Document 4000315, Production Acceptance Test (PAT) procedures for the The PAT procedure, document 400315, page 17, specifies the use of the Yes, all necessary software will be provided.
CDS, 9/10/10, and RFP, N00024-12-R-522, section 5252.245-9108 following PAT software (on disk) necessary to perform testing:
GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (PERFORMANCE) (SEP 1990) 1. CDS HCV PAT/Burn In Version X.X.X
2. CDS HCV Copper Version X.X.X
3. CDS HCV Fiber Version X.X.X
4. Bootable NIC Configuration
5. CDS Image Loader Version X.X.X (1 of 2, 2 of 2) (non-bootable)
(Note: X.X.X represents the version delivered for the CDS PAT test.)
Pages 20 and 21 of the PAT procedure instructs the operator to verify
checksums and pathnames of specified scripts. Will the specified SW disks
(or other media) and test scripts be supplied as part of the CDS Operating
Environment (PN TBD) provide by NSWCDD per section 5252.245-9108 of
the RFP, page 51?
A0099 12/5/2011 Section 2.1, Government Documents, Page 19, and Technical Data Package The original question submitted asked if an updated PAT or a new PAT When it become available the Console Only PAT will be provided to
(Unclassified/FOUO) - PAT #4000315 (provided as GFI) would be provided to address 'Console Only' test configurations. Q&A A0065 support this proposal effort.
addressed 'CEM Only'. Please clarify with regards to 'Console Only'.
Question: In Section 2.1, Government Documents, Page 19, there are two
instances of document 4000315. These entries indicate that document 4000315
provides the Production Acceptance Test for both the Variant A Display Console
with Common Electronics Module (CEM) and Variant A Console Only configuration
of the Common Display System (CDS). However, in the document provided as
GFI, the two test configurations included describe only the CDS console w/CEM
(Test Case # PRO3001), and a CEM only configuration using the CEM Test Bed
(Test Case # PRO3002). Will an updated PAT TP that includes the console only
test configuration , or a new, standalone PAT TP for a console only configuration
be provided to support the proposal effort?
A0100 12/15/2011 NAVSEA response to question A0098 noted that all necessary PAT software will be Please advise when this software will be provided. It is needed to determine Software will be provided upon contract award.
provided. how it affects tailoring of the Production Acceptance Test Plan and
Procedures requested in the SOW.
A0101 12/15/2011 RE: Response to Question xx: We understand that a full IMS and multiple views are required for the FAU No, a full IMS is not required for the out years.
The Offeror does not need to submit a full IMS, but shall submit an IMS down to Build and qualification. For Production DOs for the out years, is the same
the major subassembly level for the government to assess its understanding of the level of detail required in Volume II and in the hard-copy of the backup
manufacturing processes/producures necessary to successfully execute the support provided in Volume IV?
contract. This IMS shall be addressed during the oral proposal and the
corresponding slides shall be submitted in Volume II. Volume IV may not contain
new material, but shall consist of alternative formats (e.g., enlarged charts,
combined milestones) already verbally addressed during the oral presentation and
documented on ppt slides in Volume II.
A0102 12/15/2011 GFI Document N0002412R5226Exhibit_A_CDS_VARIANT_A_CDRLs and Section Section C, Paragraph 3.3.1 (which specifies as applicable to CLINs 0003, Work Instructions are not required under CLINs 0001 and 0002. All
C paragraph 3.3.1 Work Instructions of the solicitation ammendment 00001. 0004, 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002) of the SOW of the solicitation production shall be priced under CLINs 0003-0004, 1001-1002, 2001-
ammendment states that "The Contractor shall develop and deliver Work 2002. The DD1423 should state CLIN 4001 (DATA) and reference only
Instructions (CDRL A006) based on CDS Display Console TDPs." This the production paragraphs. The first CDS consoles produced shall be
section does not fall under the First Article Requirements of Section 3.12. under CLINs 0003 and 0004 and, if exercised, First Article
However, the CDRLs provided as GFI lists CDRL A006 as being delivered as Requirements as described in Section C shall apply. As per
part of CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 (block A). Can you please clarify under Amendment 00001, the delivery date for units for which First Article
which CLIN updated Work Instructions would be required? If required under Requirements do not apply shall be no earlier than 8 months after
CLINs 0003 and 0004, can you please clarify the due date if no PRR is issuance of the delivery order.
performed.
A0103 12/15/2011 GFI Document N0002412R5226Exhibit_A_CDS_VARIANT_A_CDRLs and Section Section C, Paragraph 3.3.2 (which specifies as applicable to CLINs 0003, The DD1423 should not reference CLINs 0001 and 0002 in Block A.
C paragraph 3.3.2 Production Acceptance Testing of the solicitation ammendment 0004, 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002) of the SOW of the solicitation They will be modified to state CLIN 4001.
00001. ammendment states that "Production Acceptance Test procedures for the
CDS Variant A Display Consoles and Variant A Console Only shall be
tailored and delivered (CDRL A007) using the Government provided
Production Acceptance Test procedures as guidance." This section does not
fall under the First Article Requirements of Section 3.12. However, the
CDRLs provided as GFI lists CDRL A007 as being delivered as part of CLIN
0001 and CLIN 0002 (block A). Can you please clarify under which CLIN
updated Work Instructions would be required?
A0104 12/15/2011 GFI Document N0002412R5226Exhibit_A_CDS_VARIANT_A_CDRLs and Section Section C, Paragraph 3.3.3 (which specifies as applicable to CLINs 0003, The DD1423 should not reference CLINs 0001 and 0002 in Block A.
C paragraph 3.3.3 As-Built Configuration of the solicitation ammendment 00001. 0004, 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002) of the SOW of the solicitation They will be modified to state CLIN 4001.
ammendment states that "The Contractor shall deliver an As-Built
Configuration List (CDRL A016)." This section does not fall under the First
Article Requirements of Section 3.12. However, the CDRL list provided as
GFI lists CDRL A009 as being delivered as part of CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002
(block A). Can you please clarify under which CLIN updated Work
Instructions would be required?
A0105 12/15/2011 Section C, paragraph 3.2.5.3 Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Working Section C, Paragraph 3.2.5.3 states that "The Contractor shall participate in The solicitation shall be amended to read:
Groups of the solicitation ammendment 00001. and support quarterly IPTs and working groups, including the Program
Management IPT, Supportability IPT, Safety IPT and Production IPT, to to
"The Contractor shall participate in and support quarterly IPTs and
ensure integrated and coordinated work across all elements of the CDS
program." Can you please clarify how many IPTs should be estimate? working groups, to ensure integrated and coordinated work across all
Should the Offerors expect 1 IPT quarterly or 4 IPTs quarterly, one for each elements of the CDS program. The contractor should plan on
listed? participating in 1 IPT a quarter during execution of the contract."
A0106 12/15/2011 Section L-3, paragraph 4.3.2, Section 2.1.1 Supporting Pricing Data for FFP CLINs Section L-3, Paragraph 4.3.2, Section 2.1.1 states "The Offeror shall submit Cost or pricing data shall be submitted only for the material on the
its bill of material for the required source subcontractors or vendors listed as required vendors list. A full bill of material need not be submitted at this
follows:" and then lists the required vendors list. Is pricing documentation to time, although Offerors are directed to Section B, Note G wherein
be provided in this section only required for the required vendors list and not Contractors are required to retain and submit the proposed BOM as
for all other material? basis for revised pricing should the Government provide teh Contractor
with a TDP containing engineering changes and updated production
requirements.
Common Question No. Date Posted RFP REFERENCE/DISCUSSION (if necessary) QUESTION NAVSEA Response
A0107 12/15/2011 Section L - 4.4/Section M - 2.2.1 Section M - 2.2.1 states, 'The following information provided in Volume IV will An overview of the proposed program management plan shall be
be evaluated in conjunction with Volume I under the Organization & provided under Volume I. No additional information is required in
Personnel subfactor: a. Proposed Program Management Plan (CDRL A001).' Volume IV; this reference shall be deleted.
Section L - Volume IV only requires Key Personnel Resumes (4.4.1) and
Supplemental Information Concerning Teaming Agreements (4.4.2). There is
no mention of a Proposed Program Management Plan in Section L - 4.4
Volume IV: Supplemental Data. Please clarify.
A0108 12/15/2011 Follow up to Q&A A0098 Question A0098 asked if the software specified in PAT TP 400315 would Yes, GFI will include required firmware and programming instructions, if
be supplied as GFI. The response was, ‘Yes, all necessary software will be available. This will be provided upon contract award.
provided.’ Does this also mean that the GFI provided will include any
firmware required, and also include programming instructions as applicable?
A0109 12/15/2011 Section F; page 41; in table below ITEM 3001 paragraph; CLINS 0002 & Common Should we assume the same rationale for the correction to CLIN 0001 CLINs 0001 and 0002 are options. Amendment 00001 deleted the
Question No. 86: "Section F specified a period of performance for CLIN 0001 of applies to CLIN 0002? That is the text should read "Date of Option Exercise reference to CLINs 0001 and 0002 under the Pricing Availability table,
365 days after Award. CLIN 0001 appears to be an option CLIN per Section B." to 365 Days after Award" vs. "Date of Option Exercise to 365 Days after as they are firm fixed price options that require completion of the task.
Option Exercise"
A0110 12/28/2011 Can you please provide missing drawings contained in the Excel file titled Please see the second worksheet in this workbook for the full list of
'21250 Missing drawings'? requested drawings. You may contact Khanh Pham and Jennifer
Nelligan for drawings A003588 and 1010261-2. Please see additional
comments on Worksheet #2.
A0111 12/28/2011 Can a due date extension be granted? The Government does not intend to extend the proposal due date.
MISSING DRAWINGS
Drawing Dash Number
Number Affected Title Assembly
A003588 ??(MAKE FROM ON DWG) 1010395-1
1010261 -2 KEYBOARD, CDS CONSOLE, RED SPARES
1010456 -1 SEAL, FIBERGLASS, CAC 1010294-1, ITEM 121
4000023 GROUND LUG 6000882
4000563 JACK, BANANA PLUG 6000882
4000825 SEALANT, CONDUCTIVE, SILICONE BASED 6000882
4000826 PRIMER, FOR CONDUCTIVE SEALANT 6000882
4100004 SCREW, 10-32 X .63L, PAN HEAD 6000882
4100015 SCREW, 10-32 X .50L, PAN HEAD 6000882
4100021 SCREW, 1/4-20 X .63L, PAN HEAD 6000882
4100028 SCREW, 10-32 X .50L, FLAT HEAD, 100 DEG. 6000882
4100030 SCREW, 8-32 X .50L, FLAT HEAD, 100 DEG. 6000882
4100031 SCREW, 6-32 X .63L, FLAT HEAD, 100 DEG. 6000882
4100061 SCREW, 8-32 X .50L, PAN HEAD 6000882
4100238 SCREW, 1/4-20 X .75L, PAN HEAD 6000882
4100430 SCREW, 10-32 CAPTIVE HIGH PROFILE 6000882
4100512 SCREW, 10-32 X .38L, FLAT HEAD, 100 DEG. MS 6000882
4300004 NUT, 3/8-16, HEX 6000882
4400001 FLAT WASHER, 1/4 6000882
4400002 FLAT WASHER, 3/8 6000882
4400003 FLAT WASHER, #10 6000882
4400006 FLAT WASHER, #8 6000882
4400020 FLAT WASHER, 1/4, SMALL PROFILE 6000882
4400134 FLAT WASHER, PRESSURE SEALING 6000882
4500001 LOCK WASHER, 1/4 6000882
4500002 LOCK WASHER, 3/8 6000882
4500003 LOCK WASHER, #10 6000882
4500005 LOCK WASHER, #8 6000882
5010155 MOUNTING BRACKET, TASKLIGHT 6000882
-1
5103308 HEADER, DUAL ROW, 10 PIN, LOW PROFILE, VERTICAL 1010320-1, ITEM 3
ISSING DRAWINGS
Comments
Drawing provided; please contact Khanh Pham and Jennifer Nelligan for a copy.
Drawing provided; please contact Khanh Pham and Jennifer Nelligan for a copy.
Item 121 was deleted and replaced with item 122 drawing 1010457B
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 95412A636
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 34078
p/n 108-0740-001
Drawing requested
Drawing requested
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 91400A830
part number not a drawing number
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 91400A539
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 93085A829
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 93085A194
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 93085A150
part number not a drawing number
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 91772A540
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0HDW7
p/n FRB7500P-10-B-4
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 93085A827
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 94804A320
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 1VXY6
p/n 12430-438
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 98019A399
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 98019A330
901D part number not a drawing number,
vendor 0KVE6
p/n 92217A430
901D part number not a drawing number,
Vendor 0KVE6
p/n 98017A660
901D part number not a drawing number,
Vendor 0KVE6
p/n 98017A615
901D Part number not drawing number,
Vendor - 0KVE6
p/n 92146A029
901D Part number not drawing number,
Vendor - 0KVE6
p/n 91475A031
901D Part number not drawing number,
Vendor - 0KVE6
p/n 92146A011
901D part number not a drawing number,
Vendor 0KVE6
p/n 92146A009
Drawing number is 1010337B
AMP Inc part number not a drawing number,
vendor - AMP Inc
cage code - 00779
