We interpreted the language related to eligibility to mean that only the 3 FFRDCs listed in the BAA (C3I Laboratory, Lincoln Laboratory, or Software Engineering Institute) are eligible for this opportunity; therefore if we would like to apply, we would need to partner with one of these 3 FFRDCs. Is this correct?

Per BAA 2.1.1: 2.1.1. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers. Only DoD-Sponsored Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) that function primarily as research laboratories (C3I Laboratory operated by the Institute for Defense Analysis, Lincoln Laboratory operated by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Software Engineering Institute operated by Carnegie Mellon) may respond to this BAA announcement. For further information reference DFARS 235.017-1. If FFRDC is a DOD-Sponsored FFRDC – they can apply. Prime would have to be DoD Sponsored FFRDC. This does not apply to subs.

Is there a specific or recommended format for the Phase I Addendum document?

There is no specific format for the Addendum; however, it should be a one-page only addendum. All pages shall be 8 ½ by 11 inches. Use Times New Roman font size 10 point or greater. Single spacing is preferred for the addendum. If more than two pages (i.e., the Quad Chart plus the addendum) are submitted, only the first two pages will be evaluated. Please see Section 3.5, Phase 1 Submissions, of the BAA. The Quad Chart format and sample are provided on BIDS under Resources.

I recently came across the Broad Area Announcement that the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (ISWRD) recently published, and had a question with respect to potential award funding ranges. Could you kindly provide some insight on the expected awarded funding range? Is there a max ceiling on what dollar amount can be awarded through this BAA for Phase I proposals?

There is no max ceiling amount that can be awarded through this BAA; however, please refer to Section 4 of the BAA. This section describes the criteria that will be used to evaluate each submission - basic requirement, technical performance, cost, schedule, and past performance.

We would like to know if we can propose an effort to develop training and assessment technology for Surface Warfare Officers school as an end-user ? I believe the deadline of 22 April 2022 is for Phase 3 submissions? Is this correct? Or is the deadline to submit a Phase I ? Please confirm. How quickly will your team evaluate Phase I and Phase II, Phase III submissions?

Yes. Unspecified requirements (R000s) are for proposing unique innovations that have not yet been identified by IWTSD. Submissions against an unspecified requirement shall be responsive to the focus areas and topics noted. In addition, proposed technologies must not be a fully-developed commercially-available product. Proposed technologies from the unspecified requirements will be competing against proposed technologies for identified and prioritized specified requirements. Because IWTSD does not budget for unspecified requirements, awards may not be made against them. Note: Quad charts submitted in response to a Subgroup’s R000 may be shared with other IWTSD Subgroups if the submission demonstrates relevance to that Program Manager’s Focus Areas. Section 3.5.1, Phase 1 Due Date and Time - All unclassified Quad Charts must be received electronically through BIDS no later than 1500 (3:00 p.m.) Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the date specified on the cover of this document. (April 22, 2022) Section 3.6.1, Phase 2 Due Date and Time - All unclassified White Papers must be received electronically through BIDS no later than the due date and time specified in the Phase 1 Quad Chart acceptance email. Section 3.7.1, Phase 3 Due Date and Time - All unclassified Full Proposals must be received electronically through BIDS no later than the due date and time specified in the acceptance email. Evaluation time - while we do not have hard dates set in stone, we make every effort as possible to ensure we do complete and thorough evaluations in a timely fashion.

Hello! We recently had some personnel turnover at Global Reach and likely missed an industry day (or had outdated contact info on our end) where topics and vendor interest in pursuing requirements within this BAA were discussed. We are registered under the BAA and during our submission for 22S4385, we saw a few requirements within 22S4387 that we believe we may be able to provide solutions for if provided with more detail - specifically, R4700 (Satellite Communications Package), R4701 (Worldwide Communications Network), R4704 (RF Receiver System) and R4705 (IoT Solutions). We have a capabilities brief we can provide as well if it would assist in determining our qualifications for those procurements. Would it be possible to receive a copy of the requirements? Thank you.

To start the process, please send this request and your company's CAGE code to the BIDS Help Desk at [email protected]. Thank you.

Hello! We recently had some personnel turnover at Global Reach and likely missed an industry day (or had outdated contact info on our end) where topics and vendor interest in pursuing requirements within this BAA were discussed. We are registered under the BAA and during our submission for 22S4385, we saw a few requirements within 22S4387 that we believe we may be able to provide solutions for if provided with more detail - specifically, R4700 (Satellite Communications Package), R4701 (Worldwide Communications Network), R4704 (RF Receiver System) and R4705 (IoT Solutions). Would it be possible to receive a copy of the requirements? We have a capabilities brief we can provide if it would assist in determining our qualifications for this procurement. Thank you.

To start the process, please send this request and your company's CAGE code to the BIDS Help Desk at [email protected]. Thank you.

Instead of mailing a hardcopy for submission, is it acceptable to the Government that we submit a softcopy of our classified phase 1 proposal only via JWICS email? If so, would the Government please provide secure email addresses?

Please mail a hardcopy submission in accordance with the directions provided in the BAA.

Can an academic apply in partnership with a DOD lab? The DOD lab would have to serve as primary with the academic as a sub, correct? Also is there a cap on funding amount?

Can an academic apply in partnership with a DOD lab? Yes The DOD lab would have to serve as primary with the academic as a sub, correct? Yes, assuming the academic doesn’t have their own lab Also is there a cap on funding amount? Yes

Hi Folks, We are interested in applying for the BAA but have two questions. Our UAV-based system could cover both R4750 Deployable Low SWaP Sensor specifically R000-CBRNE-FY24 Unspecified Requirement in the CBRN and, R000-PSR-FY24-MISR-TTL Mobile Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), Tagging Tracking Locating (TTL), and Recovery First question: can we approach this with a single Quad Chart/Application to cover both Unspecified Requirements? Second: Is funding available for Unspecified Requirements? Our system may also be beneficial to other departments within IWTSD. Thanks

Q1: Can we approach this with a single Quad Chart/Application to cover both Unspecified Requirements? A1: A Quad Chart should be submitted for each individual R000 Q2: Is funding available for Unspecified Requirements? A1: No. Inherently, R000 have no funding available.

I understand we need to register on the SAM.GOV site first. There are two options - Register or just to have a Unique ID. For the first stage do we need to Register which is a long process or can we just get a unique ID ?

Not sure about the Unique ID. Strongly encourage all vendors who expect to ultimately get a contract award to ensure they are registered in SAM.gov and that all of their information is correct.

BAA Section 3.5.3.5 states "Include any significant teaming partner (contact information) relevant to the evaluation." Would the Government define significant teaming partner for the purposes of providing contact information in the bottom right quadrant?

Please include every level of subcontractor/entity that would be responsible for performing any part of the work for which you are seeking.

1. What are the security requirements of the system? 2. Will this system require an authorization to operation (ATO) for installation on Government machines? Is achieving an ATO within scope of this effort? 3. How will users be authenticated on the system? Will this be managed by the operating system, or by the HAF-FR system, or will the user simply be able to use the HAF-FR system without authentication? 4. Is the intent for a single human examiner to operate the system? 5. Will analysis reports be automatically generated, human generated (copy/paste), or both? If automatically generated, will reports be standard, or allow the user to customize the report by selecting options, provide additional contextual info, etc. prior to generation? 6. Does the HAF-FR examination interface require typical features commonly required by professional face examiners such as image adjustments of contrast, brightness, zoom, rotate, etc.? Please specify any specific functionality requirements in this regard. 7. Will face images be exported as a part of the CSV analysis report?

1. (a) There are no requirements outside those usually applied to software used in government systems. . (b) The vendors may have assumed they could provide a service, rather than a "stand alone" capability. The former would have massive security concerns, but that is NOT an option. The software must operate in a "stand alone" mode, and cannot be required to "reach out" to the internet or any other system. 2. No. The ATO process is all on the agency itself. 3. See answer 1b. This is NOT the vendor's problem. 4. YES. 5. Both. There are minimum output requirements (the CSV file) and they must provide a mechanism to generate a report. Users should be able to modify the report before it is finalized. 6. NO. HAF-FR is not expected to replace any current practices (e.g., image processing) that currently take place. The main focus of HAF-FR is the fusion aspect. Vendors are welcome to incorporate such capabilities, but they are not required. 7. YES

8. Does the HAF-FR system need to provide functionality to allow users or an administrator to view or manage the status of face examinations (i.e. view the queue)? 9. What I/O support is required to import facial images (i.e. USB media, Bluetooth, email, network download)? What I/O is required for exporting analysis reports (i.e. network file copy, USB media, email, etc.)? 10. Are there any system or data interoperability requirements other than what is stated in Option III? 11. Regarding the requirement, "Operate on a stand-alone system utilizing Windows, iOS, MacOS, or Linux platforms", must the HAF-FR system support all of the enumerated operating systems, or just any one or more of the offeror's choice? 12. Regarding the requirement, "not rely on internet connectivity", is there any requirement for internet or networking capability? 13. Regarding the requirement, " Be fully functional on commercial hardware. The hardware costs to run the system/software must not exceed $10,000, with an objective goal of running on $5,000 of commodity computing resources.", are these requirement and objective prices inclusive of all software licensing costs?

8. NO 9. See answer 1b. This is not a service, but software residing on a user's system. The user must maintain access to all import capabilities of their system within the software. 10. NO. 11. All three. 12. NO. 13. NO - Costs are hardware only.

14. What DoD Technology Readiness Level must be achieved at the end of this effort? 15. Is any O&M support required? If so, please provide the requirements. 16. For Option I, will only specific users (i.e. administrators) be able to enable/disable/configure the restricting of markup features? What is required? 17. For Option I requirement 6, the requirement mentions capture of statistics of features from analyses. What requirement of HAF-FR Option I are required to support statistical analysis? PDF and CSV outputs will require manual categorization so additional database capture of this information is implied. Please clarify. 18. For Option II, is the idea to morph multiple submissions to create a new image which can be templatized? Please further describe this requirement.

14. TRL-8 as well as providing all functions and capabilities listed in the requirement. 15. NO. Deliverable should be "plug and play" and there is no O&M required to keep it operating. Future updates to the software, such as integration of other algorithms, would be borne by the USG through other contracts. However, further contracts are unlikely to be awarded. 16. NO. 17. HAF-FR will not perform any statistical analysis. The output in CSV files generated will be used at a later time by agencies and others to assess the frequency of specific features. This requirement for output of CSV files merely anticipates this future use. REFER to ASTM E3149-18 "Standard Guide for Facial Image Comparison Feature List for Morphological Analysis" for list of features that MUST be available for inclusion in the CSV output. The examiner's work will include identifying which of these features serves as the basis for their opinion. That is the extent of the "manual categorization." 18. Short answer is "No. Among other locations, interested parties may refer to IARPA Janus program-related publications (link available at https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iarpa.gov%2Fresearch-programs%2Fjanus&data=04%7C01%7Crwvorderbruegge%40fbi.gov%7C9ddb109daf8d4d16cb0608da0e6499c9%7C022914a9b95f4b7bbace551ce1a04071%7C0%7C0%7C637838122500994547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=HdRsdV5MpGnOrsIUUMqwTZTm7fA0ctHWSO4b6Xy15fc%3D&reserved=0) for insight into multi-image templates.

18. For Option II, is the idea to morph multiple submissions to create a new image which can be templatized? Please further describe this requirement. 19. Does the Govt desire to redistribute the software at will beyond the 5 prototypes? 20. Does the Govt desire a novel 1:1 matching algorithm developed specifically for this project or are NIST tested COTS algorithms that meet the FNMR requirements acceptable? 21. Would the Customer please offer further clarification on this statement: "The U.S. Government shall receive intellectual property rights to the extent it cannot be charged any royalty or licensing fees for use of the final product. Any proposal not specifically providing these rights shall be rejected without further consideration." 22. Is the above statement directly tied to the 5 prototypes? What about future Government sales outside this effort? Is the Customer requesting Government Purpose Rights beyond the 5 prototypes?

19. Does the Govt desire to redistribute the software at will beyond the 5 prototypes? Yes, and without any intellectual property right restrictions. 20. Does the Govt desire a novel 1:1 matching algorithm developed specifically for this project or are NIST tested COTS algorithms that meet the FNMR requirements acceptable? Any algorithm that meets the specifications of the requirement is acceptable. 21. Would the Customer please offer further clarification on this statement: "The U.S. Government shall receive intellectual property rights to the extent it cannot be charged any royalty or licensing fees for use of the final product. Any proposal not specifically providing these rights shall be rejected without further consideration." To be favorably considered, any submitted proposals must provide for intellectual property rights to the US government that allow for use of the software without any costs to the government outside the research and development costs. This would include licensing fees or royalties or any cost for any future use of the software. The government will not pay for any use of the software after its delivery. 22. Is the above statement directly tied to the 5 prototypes? What about future Government sales outside this effort? Is the Customer requesting Government Purpose Rights beyond the 5 prototypes? The answer to all three questions is a definitive yes.

Does the Government desire the HAF-FR software including the analytic algorithms to be GOTS for dissemination throughout the US Government?

That decision has not yet been made, but the government is requiring the intellectual property rights to allow this to happen.

Does the Government desire the HAF-FR software including the analytic algorithms to be GOTS for dissemination throughout the US Government?

That decision has not yet been made, but the government is requiring the intellectual property rights to allow this to happen.

1) The total time period that the project needs to be completed, does it include the 45 days user testing period? 2) And does the 45-day user testing period is continuous or is it 45 working days only? 3) Is it compulsory to quote for all three options? Does the bidder who quote for all the 3 options would have higher priority than the rest?

1) Yes, the project completion time includes the 45 day testing period. 2) The 45 days are calendar days and are continuous. 3)To be favorably considered, the vendor must provide for all three options.

1. Is the Customer asking for an ATAK plugin or a standalone application? 2. Based on the response to question 1, does this mean we can just make a standard application without ATAK integration? 3. Are there more details on what "mission logs" are? What details need to be provided? 4. What is the intended route from the phone to ABIS? e.g., SFTP, email, or some REST web portal (ex: SOFEX)

1. Is the Customer asking for an ATAK plugin OR standalone application? ANSWER: The application must include all of the components of the requirement. The site exploitation collection and transmission of vendor defined and formatted information off the device to the TAK server is part of an integrated single application. 2. Based on question 1, does this mean we can just make a standard application without ATAK integration? ANSWER: No, the application needs to be able to send a formatted/template file transmission to the TAK server. The only change to this requirement would be if industry demonstrated to the government that this requirements is cost prohibitive due to the complexity of generation of a report/template for sensitive site information that can be transmitted off the device directly to TAK servers. 3. Are there more details on what "mission logs" are? ANSWER: 5W’s related to the sensitive site, notes on the site, ability to draw a diagram/sketch and to imbed pictures and site information, materials found, persons found, information that can facilitate immediate action on this objective site or enable subsequent operations through its rapid collection and dissemination off the android and into a TAK server. 4. What is the intended route from the phone to ABIS? e.g., SFTP, email, or some REST web portal (ex: SOFEX) ANSWER: A rest web portal that is available on the open internet will be provided by the government for interface for match, store & share biometric transactions.

At industry day, biometric voice matching was shown to be a requirement operational on the device. The Final BAA does not specifically call out biometric voice matching on the device, only contactless fingerprint and face. Should only biometric contactless fingerprint and face matching be included on the delivered device(s)?

Correct. Only include contactless fingerprint and face matching on the delivered device.

I assume that we do not have to provide any 5G standalone kits. Please confirm.

No, the vendor does not have to provide any 5G standalone kits.

Reference 1.10.1 - Is this a reference to ingress protection IP 54? If not, please provide the reference documentation to LP 54X.

This is a typo and is in reference to ingress protection IP 54.

Reference 2.1 - Is it possible to clarify the desired signals of interest? The types and number of desired SOIs may impact the approach.

Unfortunately, we cannot clarify beyond what is currently stated.

Reference 4.1 - Can you clarify if U7 and U3 are references to standardized rack size options (similar to 1U, 2U, etc.)?

This is in reference to standardized rack size options. So, 3U to 7U.

1. What is the major size/dimension range for ordnances? From the listing, we can expect nothing smaller than 20mm, but there is no upper size limit. Is there an upper size limit that we can reasonably expect all ordnances to fall within? 2. Are there any specific data security requirements? Do these images & scans meet any kind of secret or controlled classification? 3. Will specific nomenclature be provided for each ordnance or does the Contractor provide identification?

1. No upper limit has been set for the major dimension of the ordnances. However, in the interest of conserving time in image acquisition and post processing, the Government does not anticipate many ordnances in excess of 155-mm in diameter or 1-meter in length. In an option we could request bigger sizes. 2. No. there should be no classified information of any kind included in the images or in the scans. All data should be kept unclassified. The data should be open source so it can be used by the wider community. 3. The Contractor shall provide the identification of each ordnance item (Nomenclature, Ordnance Category, County of Origin) and insure that the image files and scans are all cross-referenced with this information.

SNAPSHOT REG# 4725 Questions: 1. What IED components do you want scanned and photograph to be considered as one item for the project? 2. Requires the use of a “green light box”. Familiar with a light box, but green? Can you please describe what you mean by a “green box”? Light boxes work fine with small items but will become problematic when shooting items over 105mm. Still required, or can we meet the requirements in other ways? 3. Any requirement for a “scale” in photos? Inches or cm? Should diameter be included in scale? 4. How many ordnance pieces per country? Weighted (75% US, Euro, E. Euro, etc.)? c. Time frame (WWI, WWII, Viet Nam, Gulf, etc.)? d. Maximum sizes? 2000lb, 4000lb? e. Cartridges acceptable for medium caliber (20mm-40mm)? Rocket warheads acceptable off the motor? (2.75-inch, 5-inch, etc.

1. The intent is to assemble a collection of unique image files and scans. IED components include main charge explosive, blasting cap/initiator, power supply, and switch. Any scans of items within these categories shall be considered one item. We are not looking for multiple scans of common individual items such as 9v batteries or electric blasting caps. 2. The vendor can use a light box and/or green screens. This facilitates removal of the background using photo editing software. Alternatives to a light box may be acceptable so long as they achieve the same effect, but they must be specified in the proposal. 3. There is no requirement for any fiducial scale in the images or scans. The major dimensions (length, width, and height) are requirement to be submitted for each ordnance item. These will be used for determining scale. 4.a. There is no defined limit for the number of ordnance pieces from any particular country. This is left up to the discretion of the vendor. 4.b. The Government expects a diverse representation of ordnance to the greatest extent possible. The apportionment of countries represented is left to the discretion of the vendor. 4.c. All scans should be examples of modern military ordnance no older than WWI. 4.d. The Government does not expect any ordnance larger than a 2000-lb bomb, approximately 3.3-meters long and 460-mm in diameter. 4.e. Yes. Cartridges are acceptable for medium caliber ordnance. 4.f. Yes. Rocket warheads are acceptable off the motor.

We would like to get some clarification on Option 3 of the RFP for "controlling vehicle through ATAK". Can you please define what is meant and what capabilities are sought for control? Is this drive modes and charging or remote driving capabilities. Thanks very much for your time.

This requirement means that the e-TGMP should have an autonomous application that will be integrated into A-TAK and therefore controllable by the A-TAK system. This applies to all autonomous possibilities which could be offered in option three and will be integrated/controlled via A-TAK.

I have a question regarding the interpretation of "stand-off detection (= 1 meter)". During the industry day, a representative stated that the stand-off was desired to prevent physical contact between the user and the potential threat. We wish to propose a highly sensitive and selective detection technology that does not require direct contact with threat material or the transfer of threat from the surface. Can a wand or similar device approximately 1 inch from the target surface that maintains the detector and operator at greater than 1 meter be considered acceptable?

The requirement states that the detector shall be capable of "stand-off detection" greater than or equal to one meter. Therefore, a device that has a detection distance of one inch would not meet this requirement. The requirement also states that the scan area must be twelve square inches, which should be considered when submitting.

1) "The sensors should possess the ability to wirelessly communicate between emplaced sensors via secure communications (non-Bluetooth) and the capacity for data integration into a military Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) through conformance with Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA)." i) What type of secure communication is desired? We appreciate guidance on this. 2) Could you please elaborate "wirelessly communicate between emplaced sensors" ? i) Does it mean communication among sensors placed in the field? if so, what is the purpose of communication between two sensors or among multiple sensors? ii) Does it mean communication between each sensor and a main hub/receiver? 3) "Vendors shall propose a quantity of sensors based on how many sensors are necessary to form the above described interconnected network (hereinafter referred to as “sensor package”) when the sensor package is deployed over the target area." i) What is the size of the area to be monitored by the "sensor package"? ii) how many gases should be monitored?

1) "The sensors should possess the ability to wirelessly communicate between emplaced sensors via secure communications (non-Bluetooth) and the capacity for data integration into a military Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) through conformance with Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA)." i) What type of secure communication is desired? We appreciate guidance on this. ANSWER: This is up the vendor to propose 2) Could you please elaborate "wirelessly communicate between emplaced sensors" ? ANSWER: This is up to the vendor. Either a network of sensors to communicate back to the hub/receiver or direct communication of the sensor to the hub/receiver. For the network it is up to the vendor to have coms between two or multiple sensors. i) Does it mean communication among sensors placed in the field? if so, what is the purpose of communication between two sensors or among multiple sensors? ii) Does it mean communication between each sensor and a main hub/receiver? 3) "Vendors shall propose a quantity of sensors based on how many sensors are necessary to form the above described interconnected network (hereinafter referred to as “sensor package”) when the sensor package is deployed over the target area." i) What is the size of the area to be monitored by the "sensor package"? ANSWER: Size of area is not specified ii) how many gases should be monitored? ANSWER: classes of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). There is no set number of gases

Could you please clarify the following? 1) What is the maximum operating bandwidth (i.e., OBW)? 2) How many transmit chains should be supported? 3) What is the maximum output power per transmit chain? 4) What is the output interface from the SDR? 5) Is the SDR expected to host the baseband and protocol stack functionalities? 6) Are there any metrics available for SWaPC? 7) What is the ingress protection (IP) rating? 8) Is there any Government furnished waveform, test equipment or acceptance test procedure expected?

See answers below: 1) What is the maximum operating bandwidth (i.e., OBW)? 200 MHz with a goal of 400 MHz. 2) How many transmit chains should be supported? One 3) What is the maximum output power per transmit chain? +30 dBm 4) What is the output interface from the SDR? 50 Ohm, coaxial 5) Is the SDR expected to host the baseband and protocol stack functionalities? Yes 6) Are there any metrics available for SWaPC? None specified; best effort. 7) What is the ingress protection (IP) rating? None specified; best effort. 8) Is there any Government-furnished waveform, test equipment, or acceptance test procedure expected? No GFE is provided but must support Arbitrary Waveform Generation.

Thank you for answering my earlier questions. We are not clear about the 50 Ohm, coaxial cable interface from the SDR. Do we expect a host processor to also have a coaxial cable interface to be connected with this SDR? How is this SDR expected to be controlled by the external processor/host? How is the waveform expected to be loaded into this SDR? Greatly appreciated if you could clarify this. What is the expected transmit and receive antenna gain? What is the maximum range expected from this SDR?

We misread the "output interface" question as "RF output interface." Q: What is the output interface from the SDR? A: Serial and/or Ethernet. Q: What is the expected transmit and receive antenna gain? A: Not specified. Antennas are not included with the SDR design, so none is specified. Q: What is the maximum range expected from this SDR? A: Not specified. The range is mission-specific and not specified (SDR output power should be the only thing needed).

Could you please clarify the period of performance? Can we assume a base period of 9 months and the option period of 9 months?

No, the period of performance is up to the proposing entity. As stated in the BAA, the project needs to be completed in 6-18 months and the POP is a factor used in the evaluation of the proposal.

1) Regarding flow rate, does IWTSD have a model viscosity or fluid for "Vomit" to simulate and verify 3 Lpm flow? 2) Is the required Suction Tube diameter internal or external? 3) Does the 3ft length of 0.5-0.75 inch diameter tubing need to fit it the 30x10x10 cm space? 4) at what distance is the 69dBA measured?

1.) https://www.apsf.org/article/are-there-guidelines-for-anesthesia-suction/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9002857/ 2.) The required suction tubing diameter measurement is standard diameter measurements. 3.) No 4.) Within a space of 6 feet to accommodate for providers and patients.

(1) Will there be Partner Force integration? (2) Are there any foreign language requirements for Instructors and/or Role Players? (3) Is the Contractor responsible for providing the location/facilities for the course? (4) Can the Government elaborate on what Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) it intends to provide to help develop a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost?

(1) No. This course will not involve Partner Forces. (2) No. This course will not require foreign language capabilities. (3) Yes. The contracted vendor will provide the training location and facilities. (4) The government may provide information from existing courses and curriculum relevant to this requirement.

Will there be Partner Force integration? Are there any foreign language requirements for Instructors and/or Role Players? Is the Contractor responsible for providing the location/facilities for the course? Can the Government elaborate on what Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) it intends to provide to help develop a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost?

(1) No. This course will not involve Partner Forces. (2) No. This course will not require foreign language capabilities. (3) Yes. The contracted vendor will provide the training location and facilities. (4) The government may provide information from existing courses and curriculum relevant to this requirement.

1. "Video Output" and "Export Video" are both specified. Is "Video Outputs" intended to be the format for the "Export Video" and "Export Video" is the devices video will be sent to from the GCS? 2. Standard Definition Video (NTSC/RS170) type export video is required. Are any high definition formats expected as well? 3. Requirements list 3x3 MIMO as a (T=O) requirement. Will radios that are 2x2 MIMO be considered if they meet all other expected performance requirements? This seems to be a fairly arbitrary requirement that may increase SWaPC without improving system functionality. 4. Is the desired laser designation capability required to be STANAG 3733 compliant? 5. Does the mentioned "laser-guided munition organic capability" mean that the platform would launch laser guided munitions from the platform or merely designate for laser guided munitions launched from another platform?

5 APRIL 2023 ASD SO/LIC IWTSD FY 24 UNCLASS BAA TOS R5001 Next Generation Offensive sUAS (NGOS) Requirement New Industry RFI – containing 5 Questions on BIDS TOS PM/COR Input to KO for KO Response in BIDS: Question 1 "Video Output" and "Export Video" are both specified. Is "Video Outputs" intended to be the format for the "Export Video" and "Export Video" is the devices video will be sent to from the GCS? Answer 1 Yes Question 2 Standard Definition Video (NTSC/RS170) type export video is required. Are any high definition formats expected as well? Answer 2 Standard Definition Video (NTSC/RS170) type export video is a Threshold requirement. Industry may include high definition formats in their offerings for Government Team Review. Question 3 Requirements list 3x3 MIMO as a (T=O) requirement. Will radios that are 2x2 MIMO be considered if they meet all other expected performance requirements? This seems to be a fairly arbitrary requirement that may increase SWaPC without improving system functionality. Answer 3 Pls submit your best industry solution to meet the requirement listed; the Government Team will review. Question 4 Is the desired laser designation capability required to be STANAG 3733 compliant? Answer 4 Yes. Question 5 Does the mentioned "laser-guided munition organic capability" mean that the platform would launch laser guided munitions from the platform or merely designate for laser guided munitions launched from another platform? Answer 5 NGOS laser-guided munition organic capability requirement is to designate laser guided munitions launched from other platforms. Thanx, V/R, TRX IWTSD TOS PM/COR

For the phase 1 quad chart submission, is the ROM and Schedule only to cover the base contract and its deliverables? R5001 has 5 options that may make it too tight to fit into the quad chart. Thanks, Adrian Dudok

5 APRIL 2023 ASD SO/LIC IWTSD FY 24 UNCLASS BAA TOS R5001 Next Generation Offensive sUAS (NGOS) Requirement New Industry RFI – containing 1 Question on BIDS TOS PM/COR Input to KO for KO Review & Response in BIDS: Question: For the phase 1 quad chart submission, is the ROM and Schedule only to cover the base contract and its deliverables? R5001 has 5 options that may make it too tight to fit into the quad chart. Answer: ASD SO/LIC IWTSD UNCLASS BAA TOS R5001 NGOS Requirement includes Base Contract & Option Periods. Industry Phase 1 Quad Chart Offerings should address the entire requirement as published, written and submitted in accordance with BAA instructions. Thanx, V/R, TRX IWTSD TOS PM/COR

Q1. Where can we find a copy of the DoD Cyber Vulnerability Assessment (CVA)? Is this assessment completed by the DoD or an independent contractor? Ref: R5001 Requirements 7. Q2. Confirming R5001 Requirements 9 is for manual flight and not a computer vision autonomous mode solution? Ref: R5001 Requirement 9. Q3. Is there a reason for water IP being 7 for the NGOS platform? This may not be possible with many other constraints. IP 54 is more of an achievable requirement. Ref: R5001 Requirements 12. Q4. Clarification on what "AI for enhanced manoeuvre and control" means? Ref: R5001 Requirements 13. Q5. Is the requirement for a separate C5ISR camera as a payload to the NGOS and a different to requirement 15 (integrated EO/IR)? Ref: R5001 Requirements 14. Q6. In relation to the NGOS integrated EO/IR optics, what context is the image processing requirements in? - Download videos after-the-fact at 1080p for analysis? - AI to process at 1080p? - GCS resolution be at 1080p? What is the whole resolution required? e.g. 1920 x 1080 Also, 50 degrees would offer limited peripheral vision if the camera is hard mounted. Would it be possible to elaborate of the ""Elec. Zoom"" - Is this a digital or optical zoom? Ref: R5001 Requirements 15a. " Q7. Are the video outputs listed in Requirements 15b. The only video outputs accepted, or just the minimum.? Ref: R5001 Requirements 15b. Q8. Should the IP rating of the NGOS radio align with the complete NGOS platform IP rating listed under Requirements 12? Ref: R5001 Requirements 16c. Q9. Any further details on what compatibility really means for existing C5ISR software and integrated into existing communication suites? E.g. specific communications protocol and standards etc. Ref: R5001 Requirements 17. Q10. Clarification required on the HOB sensor in relation to the NGOS platform? Is a HOB sensor a munition-based requirement? For example, if a 40mm HE round is fired from the NGOS will this requirement apply? Ref: R5001 Requirements 19b. Q11. Is there a standard the DoD require the SAD to be designed to? Ref: R5001 Requirements 19c. Q12. Just confirming this requirement is a physical release (dropping) of the lethal payload from the NGOS platform? It is not the rate of release of munition rounds from the lethal payload? Ref: R5001 Requirements 19f. Q13. What is the min. stand off ground distance and altitude to achieve the stated CEP requirement? Ref: 5001 Requirements 19g.

A1. https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Library/CSResourceReferenceGuide.pdf A2. Manual Flight. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A3. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) for enhanced flight control and maneuver to reduce pilot operator cognitive load. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A5. Integrated EO/IR camera is an NGOS threshold requirement. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A6. Integrated EO/IR optics is an NGOS threshold requirement Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A7. Video outputs listed are a threshold requirement. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A8. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A9. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A10. Height of Burst (HOB) sensor requirement is related to certain lethal payloads that may be used by NGOS. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A11. NGOS includes a Safe and Arming Device requirement. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A12. NGOS requirement includes a weaponized payload that is releasable, platform is re-usable, payloads are reloadable. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review. A13. Along with CEP, visual and audio signature of NGOS will determine effectiveness - mission success. Industry may submit their best solutions to BAA Requirements for Government Team Review.

Q14. How many GCS units are required for each NGOS platforms for delivery? 1 GCS per 1 NGOS platform for all deliverables stated for R5001?

5 APRIL 2023 Good Wednesday Evening KO IBK, Jenn & Lewis: ASD SO/LIC IWTSD FY 24 UNCLASS BAA TOS R5001 Next Generation Offensive sUAS (NGOS) Requirement An additional new Industry RFI just in tonight– containing 1 Question on BIDS (This is a follow on to the last RFI (13 Questions) received - TOS PM/COR Input to KO for KO Review & Response in BIDS: Question 14: How many GCS units are required for each NGOS platforms for delivery? 1 GCS per 1 NGOS platform for all deliverables stated for R5001? Answer 14: 1 GCS per 1 NGOS platform for all deliverables stated for R5001 Thanx, V/R, TRX IWTSD TOS PM/COR

Requirement 1 states "NGOS must be vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable, compact, lightweight, and portable in order to be transported by a maximum of two personnel during a foot movement." Would the Government clarify that man-portable by two personnel requirement does not include the lethality payload?

NGOS must be vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable, compact, lightweight, and portable in order to be transported by a maximum of two personnel during a foot movement. This includes the lethality payload.

Parameter 2 states: "NGOS gross take-off weight should not exceed DoD Group 2 UAS (T=O)." Would the Government clarify if the NGOS take-off weight requirement is specific only to the UAV and not the lethality payload?"

NGOS Gross Take Off Weight shall not exceed DoD Group 2 UAS (T=O). NGOS Gross Take Off Weight includes platform and lethality payload.

Parameter 2 states: "NGOS gross take-off weight should not exceed DoD Group 2 UAS (T=O)." Will the Government clarify that the Group 2 take-off weight requirement only applies to the "40mm HEDP like effects" threshold requirement and not the 19.d "guided and loitering munitions capable" objective requirement?

NGOS gross take-off weight should not exceed DoD Group 2 UAS (T=O). NGOS gross take off weight includes the platform & lethality payload. Industry may submit their best solutions to achieve NGOS lethal effects requirement for Government Team Review.

Parameter 11 states: "NGOS shall utilize EO/IR optics (T); shall include an on-board miniature laser target designation payload capability shall include on board laser-guided targeting with laser-guided munition organic capability (O)." Parameter 19.d states: "Type: DoD approved 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) like effects; Guided and Loitering munitions capable (O)." Will the Government clarify if "on-board laser guided targeting" is meant to be a separate system for operator targeting use combined with 19.d: "40mm High Explosive HEDP like effects" threshold requirement?

NGOS Threshold (T) requirements are Required. NGOS Objective (O) requirements are Desired. NGOS shall utilize EO/IR optics (T). NGOS shall include an on-board miniature laser target designation payload capability shall include on board laser-guided targeting with laser-guided munition organic capability (O). Industry may submit their best solutions to meet NGOS requirements for Government Team Review.

Parameter 11 states: "NGOS shall utilize EO/IR optics (T); shall include an on-board miniature laser target designation payload capability shall include on board laser-guided targeting with laser-guided munition organic capability (O)." Parameter 19.d states: "Type: DoD approved 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) like effects; Guided and Loitering munitions capable (O)." Will the Government clarify if "laser-guided munition organic capability" is meant to be combined with 19.d: "Guided and Loitering munitions capable" objective requirement?

NGOS shall include an on-board miniature laser target designation payload capability shall include on board laser-guided targeting with laser-guided munition organic capability (O). Threshold (T) Requirements are Required. Objective (O) Requirements are Desired. NGOS on-board miniature laser target designation payload capability shall include on board laser-guided targeting objective requirement may be used to laser target designate NGOS internal organic precision guided munitions or external precision guided munitions. Industry may submit their best solutions to meet NGOS requirements for Government Team Review.

"Parameter 17 states: "NGOS software shall be... integrated into existing communication suites" Would the Government clarify the existing communication suites it is referencing? Or, if unable to clarify, detail how bidders can reflect the ability to meet this requirement?

NGOS software shall be developed to also be interoperable with existing communications suites used by DoD. Bidders are encouraged to partner with experienced Industry communication SMEs and submit their best Industry Team integrated solutions to meet NGOS requirements for Government Team Review.

Parameter 17 states: "It should also be compatible with… existing electronic countermeasures systems used by Naval Special Warfare (NSW) in maritime operating environments (T=O)." Would the Government clarify the existing electronic countermeasure systems it is referencing? Or, if unable to clarify, detail how bidders can reflect the ability to meet this requirement?

NGOS shall be developed to also be compatible with existing electronic countermeasures systems used by Naval Special Warfare (NSW) in maritime operating environments. Bidders are encouraged to partner with experienced Industry electronic countermeasure systems SMEs and submit their best Industry Team integrated solutions to meet NGOS requirements for Government Team Review.

Parameter 20 states: "NGOS shall be designed to be employed from a single operating system (T=O), with the additional capability (marsupial) to be carried by and launched from other platforms in motion (O)." Would the Government clarify what is meant by "the additional capability (marsupial) to be carried by and launched from other platforms in motion?”

NGOS shall be a man-portable (no more than two operators), stand alone organic capability carried, launched, flown and operated by Small Tactical Team Operators (T=O); this is REQUIRED. NGOS shall be also designed with the additional capability (marsupial) to also be carried by and launched from from other platforms in motion (not organic to Small Tactical Teams) (O); this is DESIRED. Industry may submit their best solutions to meet NGOS requirements for Government Team Review.

Does the Government anticipate contractors integrating lethal payloads on contractor site for Deliverables 3 and 4, or is the Government providing space to store and personnel to handle munitions? Will the munitions be provided GFE or should contractors expect to purchase munitions?

Contractors shall procure as necessary, develop, integrate, store, test, transport and deliver all NGOS components, including lethal payloads.

Deliverable 5 states: "Option 4: 9-month PoP – Develop and deliver 2 inert prototypes with SAASM/M-Code GPS integration." Will the Government clarify if the SAASM/M-Code systems will be provided as GFE for Deliverable 5?

The Contractor shall procure two (2) SAASM/M-Code systems, develop integrate and conduct live flight performance verification tests of two (2) inert NGOS prototypes with SAASM/M-Code systems to the Government.

Will the Government clarify KPPs for the Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module (SAASM) system in Deliverable 5?

SAASM GPS or M-Code may be used for NGOS. Based on availability, the Government will clarify KPPs at a later date.

Deliverable 6 states: "Option 5: 6-month PoP – Deliver up to 50 SAASM/M-Code GPS and integrate with NGOS." Will the Government clarify if the SAASM/M-Code systems will be provided as GFE for Deliverable 5?

The Contractor shall provide & deliver up to 50 SAASM/M-Code GPS integrated with NGOS. No GFE will be provided.

Will the Government clarify KPPs for the M-Code anti-jamming system in Deliverable 6?

SAASM GPS or M-Code may be used for NGOS. Based on availability, the Government will clarify KPPs at a later date.