MODIFICATION
A -- Screening of Palletized Air Cargo
- Notice Date
- 9/24/2010
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Washington, District of Columbia, 20528, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20528
- Solicitation Number
- BAA10-19
- Archive Date
- 11/30/2010
- Point of Contact
- Timothy L Davis, Phone: 202-254-2333, Keith Harding, Phone: 202 254-8202
- E-Mail Address
-
timothy.davis@hq.dhs.gov, keith.harding@dhs.gov
(timothy.davis@hq.dhs.gov, keith.harding@dhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Please see the questions submitted and the respective answers in regard to the BAA 10-19 RFP letters. Question 1: As expressed in BAA 10-19, the government requires at the end of this effort result in a system that is ready for field trials an /or deployment. Is the government planning to take possession of the fieldable prototype? Answer 1: No, it is not the intent of the government to take possession of the fieldable prototype. It may be necessary, under a bailment or similar agreement, to move the system to a more appropriate facility for measurements/evaluation. It is for this reason, and the desire that these systems be available for purchase by regulated commercial entities as soon as practical, that the government is requiring a fieldable prototype at the end of this effort. Question 2: Considering this BAA requires at least 50% cost sharing or more. Who will have ownership of the fieldable prototype at the end of the effort? Answer 2: It is anticipated that the developer will retain ownership of the fieldable prototype. The government requires delivery of a system simulator that allows for replay of data collected by the system (resulting from this effort). The purpose for requiring this simulator is to evaluate the effect(s) of changes to screening tools and/or processing algorithms on system/screener performance. Question 3: Given the Government interest in having systems commercially available at the completion of this effort (deliverable within 6 months following demonstration of adequate performance). Can you explain the government intent to procure these systems and the mechanism for future acquisitions? Answer 3: Currently screening of air cargo is performed by regulated parties to a performance standard specified by the government, and not by the government directly. As such, purchases of equipment will be made by these regulated entities and not by the government. This does not preclude the government from purchasing this equipment in the future for evaluation studies or other purposes but it is envisioned that initial purchases will be from regulated entities. Question 4: Will TSA provide a copy of the document that specifies the cargo explosive detection standard? Answer 4: Yes, TSA will provide a copy of the document to ENCOURAGED FULL PROPOSAL OFFERORS who have the appropriate facility clearances and have been appropriately vetted. Please contact Curtis.Bell@hq.dhs.gov ASAP to coordinate access to the document.
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