SOLICITATION NOTICE
10 -- ADVANCED PLANNING BRIEF TO INDUSTRY (APBI) FOR THE CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION EARLY WARNING STRATEGY (CBDEWS) HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 2009.QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 51 - 67 AND LIST OF ATTENDEES
- Notice Date
- 3/27/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, RDECOM Acquisition Center - Edgewood, RDECOM Acquisition Center - Edgewood, ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-E, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424
- ZIP Code
- 21010-5424
- Solicitation Number
- W911SR-09-R-CBDEWSQ-A
- Response Due
- 3/27/2009
- Archive Date
- 5/26/2009
- Point of Contact
- Cheryl A. McLaughlin, 410-436-2209<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REFERENCE IS MADE TO ADVANCED PLANNING BRIEF TO INDUSTRY (APBI) FOR THE CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION EARLY WARNING STRATEGY (CBDEWS) HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 2009. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 51 - 67 AND LIST OF ATTENDEES PERTAINING TO THE APBI ARE HEREBY POSTED BELOW. -Q 51. How much money is allocated for Systems Engineering? ANSWER - Funding data is not releasable. The Presidential budget is public knowledge and includes funding lines for the NGCSD and CBASS programs. -Q 52. Has a set of objectives and exit criteria been established for each phase of the program? ANSWER - No, but will be established. -Q 53. What is the definition of fusion? ANSWER - Fusion is the aggregation, manipulation, and analysis of data for the purposes of collecting and prioritizing data, directing actions to support further analysis, and providing the information to the Warfighter. The task will also include the development of interfaces to better facilitate data exchange and analysis. For example, take sensor A, B, C, put the data together and determine the real detection and threat to soldier. -Q 54. Will CBASS be an incremental program with continuous updates as technology progresses? ANSWER - The acquisition strategy for CBASS has not yet been determined. However, it will align with the new DoD 5000.02 for evolutionary acquisition. -Q 55. Does CBDEWS Phase III = NGCSD? ANSWER - CBDEWS is the combined strategy of the NGCSD and CBASS programs as described on slide 22 of the presentation. NGCSD = Phase II & Phase III of the near-term contracting strategy described on slide 21. -Q 56. What really is the difference between NGCSD and CBASS? Is it just bio? ANSWER - The focus of NGCSD is the framework for integrating and fusing sensor data and acquisition of additional mature, high payoff sensor technologies. The focus of CBASS is development of a CB standoff sensor which can be operated independently or in concert with the NGCSD fusion system. -Q 57. How is the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) aligned to support CBDEWS long term? ANSWER - See answer number 37. -Q 58. Is there a formal system integrator for this program? ANSWER - Per regulation, JPM NBC CA will be the lead system integrator as the owner of the program. Phase II contractor will develop the sensor data integration and fusion framework and integrate new sensors and systems selected by the Government. The Phase II contractor may also assist in performing trade studies and analysis, but the Government will make final decisions on trades. The Statement of Work (SOW) will clearly identify the roll of the JPM NBC CA vs. contractor. -Q 59. Do you want a system integration or not? ANSWER - See answer number 58. -Q 60. How will sensor developers collaborate with the fusion developers? How do they work together to set up the sensor geometry? ANSWER - The JPM NBC CA will ensure that there is language in the contracts for sensor vendors and fusion vendors to work together to include but not limited to the appropriate Non-Disclosure Agreements between collaborating vendors. -Q 61. Are there available reports or briefings on the Johns Hopkins CBDEWS effort? ANSWER - See answer number 28. -Q 62. In order to build the business case, industry really needs to understand that gold at the end of the trail. What are the production opportunities that are anticipated on this program? ANSWER - Production opportunities exist for the NGCSD system in the FY12-14 timeframe. Additional opportunities exist for CBASS in the FY15 and beyond timeframe. Following an analysis of alternatives, an IPR will be held to discuss alternatives and make recommendations on production opportunities to support the base capability in the FY10 timeframe. -Q 63. Regarding the desire for fusion, open architecture and integration, what recommendations do you have for those who are not incumbents (e.g. LM, SAIC, Booz&) and not as read-in to legacy /existing systems to not get pushed out? (i.e., get adequate consideration) *Lot of language being used that only incumbents are familiar with* ANSWER - There are no incumbents to the Governments understanding within the CBDEWS program who will be competing for the contracts. Previous participants in the 2008 Technical Demonstration were unfunded and brought technologies and processes completely on their own. JPM NBC CA will review contract proposals to assess prospective vendors understanding of the issues, description of proposed solutions and ability to effectively manage the time, cost and schedule. -Q 64. Are there any restrictions (e.g. ITAR) on this program and info presented today? Specifically, can a Canadian company become engaged? ANSWER - Foreign companies are not excluded from participation. JPM NBC CA does not expect International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions at this time and will seek appropriate export authorizations should the need arise. -Q 65. Why are you calling Phase II & III IDIQ for fusion and sensing when you show them as EMD full system program on your schedule chart define these (i.e., EMD W/ ILS, AQ, fielding, etc.) ANSWER - Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III refer to different contracting activities in the near term. EMD includes separate contracting efforts for fusion (Phase II) and sensing (Phase III). These ID/IQ contracting efforts may also require tasks other than purely technical efforts such as ILS development, production, fielding, logistics support, etc. These may be included as part of the award following PDR or as separate tasks. -Q 66. Will attendance list be posted? ANSWER - An attendance list with attendee name and company name will be posted to FedBizOps at later date. -Q 67. Will they publish the attendees? ANSWER - See answer number 66. Point of Contact is Linda Ensminger email: linda.ensminger@us.army.mil telephone: 410-436-8564 fax 410-306-3796 or Cheryl McLaughlin email: cheryl.mclaughlin@us.army.mil telephone: 410-436-2209 fax 410-306-3739 ATTENDANCE LIST 19 February 2009 CBDEWS APBI Registrants Advanced Concepts and Technologies International Steve J. Lukasik Bernie Boucher Michael Niggel Karl Gunzelman Air Quality Analytical, Inc. Gasmet-USA Tina Lewis ANP Technologies, Inc. Robert Daniel Ray Yin Applied Systems Intelligence, Inc. Robert Simpson Arete Associates Egbert Tse ARK Systems Mark Jones BAE Systems Ben Hagar Battelle Randy Johnson John Kurmer Bruce Jezek BBN Technologies David McCutcheon Biovigilant Systems Scott McGill Boeing Patricia Stevens David McEwen Booz Allen Hamilton Matt Caples Wyett Colclasure Glenn Weaver Mark DiBerardino Bruhn NewTech, Inc. Bruce Windesheim Joshua Rohrback Bruker Frank Thibodeau Camber Tom Emsley DRS Technologies Michael Schooley Dycor Bob McGhin Elbit Systems of America Ajit Purandare Francis Govers Energetiq Technology, Inc. William Holber ENSCO Jeff Piotrowski Kevin Trombley EOIR Technologies, Inc. Corey Berger Peter Cannito Forster Company Paul Forster Foster-miller Richard Bizzari foster-miller Qinetiq Suneet Chadha Foster-Miller, Inc. QinetiQ North America Mitch Shikowitz Jennifer Pagani Arch Owen GE Homeland Protection/GE Security Ray Deatherage Marie Lesaicherre General Dynamics ATP Neale Messina Doug Woody Brian Kenney Todd Griffin Eric Lynch General Dynamics C4 Systems Luis Rodriquez General Dynamics Robotic Systems Jay Rosenblum General Electric Michael D. Gayle Green Hills Software John Warther Hamilton Sundstrand Sam Lucas Bill Niu ICx Biodefense Sunh Kim Alex Fielding ICx Technologies David Cullin Mark Bonatucci Ideal Innovations, Inc. Hollie Ryan Craig Arndt Brett Steele Information Systems Laboratories David A. Honey Scott Bloom Intelligent Optical Systems Robert Lieberman International Logistics Systems, Inc. Jason Coon Jeff Rentzel iRobot Corporation Cathy Parker ITT Corp Scott Higdon Chris Lietzke Daniel Sink Patrick Ponsardin Dennis Jones Mike Smith Charlie Woodhouse ITT Corporation David A. Parkes JANSON Communications Tyler Beardsley JGW Group Jerry Leurs Jack O'Neil Joiner Properties, LLC Ed Joiner Tom Brown Kestrel Corporation Boyd Hunter Paul Harrison Timothy Stratman L-3 Communication Systems Robert Lisowski Lockheed Martin Lisa Hornung James Pyon Pete Bilotto Tom Notaro John Marquardt Nick Thomas Mike Bisconti Lockheed Martin IS&GS-EIG Steve Kacenjar Chris Vasko Logos Technologies, Inc. Patrick Baker Jason Casey Andrew Wald Lynntech, Inc. John Stocker Tony Ragucci Man-Machine Systems Assessments, Inc. Karen M. Reaves MESH, Inc. Larry Grim Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC Charles Clinton George Sigal Stephanie Danielson Michael Stapleton Associates, Inc. Matthew R. Dimmick Midwest Research Institute Bill Menzies Bruce Black MLM International Scott Driscoll Alexandra Hammerle Mobile Digital Systems, Inc. Angela Corrieri Morphix Technologies, Inc. Kimberly Chapman NanoScale Corporation Olga Koper Northrop Grumman Chris Parker Fred Whiton Hans Malik Terri Malone Mike Mahoney Virginia Morlock Joe Conroy Tom Kuhn Janet Strong Paul Kahl Bob Gearhart Richard Merrits Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems John C. Schmidt Northrop Grumman Information Systems Tim O'Connor Willard Humphries Optimetrics, Inc. Frank Wysocki Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. Nahum Gat Owlstone Nanotech Inc Mark Brennan Physical Sciences Inc. William Marinelli Bogdan Cosofret Profile Partners LLC Joan Michel QinetiQ Inc. Christian Pearson Radix BioSolutions Kodumudi Venkat Raytheon Corporation Keith Cooper Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Paul V. Davis Thomas L. Robison Raytheon Network Centric Systems Harry Barrick Francis I. Whiston Reema Consulting Services, Inc. Rajesh S. Vora Dennis Metz S.H.Lillie Associates Stanley H. Lillie SAIC Michael Parker Brenda Jacinto Charles Janney Rajagopalan Venkatadri Agustin Ifarraguerri Jim Jackman Perry Williams Science & Engineering Services, Inc. (SESI) Robert Serino Coorg R. Prasad I. H. Hwang Jack Bufton SciTech Services, Inc. Joanne Shumaker Dr. Gary McKown Seer Technology Dick Gibson SENTEL Corp. Wayne Leonard Sierra Nevada Corp Chuck Litz Signature Science Elie Zussman Smiths Detection Brad Perkins David Schiering Southern Research Institute Jacqueline M. Rams SPARTA Inc. Jim McKivrigan Jim Hansen Kay Van der Horst SRI International David Stoker Syracuse Research Corp Dan Culkin Frank Handler Debbie Bondi-Ellison Vic Motto Tamera Rush Chris Raddell System Planning Corporation Sheldon Meth Kristin DeWitt Cindy Seal Technology Service Corporation (TSC) Joe Mongeon Royce Goble Teledyne Brown Engineering Timothy Gay Bill Sarver Telops inc. Vincent Farley Jean Giroux Martin Chamberland Tetracore, Inc Tom O'Brien Toyon Thomas W. Geyer TSI Incorporated Richard Remiarz Ricky Holm
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