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The below answers are being provided to questions received regarding this RWP: Q1. Our organization does not yet possess Secret-level Facility Clearance; however, we wish to receive the necessary clea... The below answers are being provided to questions received regarding this RWP: Q1. Our organization does not yet possess Secret-level Facility Clearance; however, we wish to receive the necessary clearance in order to participate in this opportunity. Can the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (or Strategic Capabilities Office) provide a GCA authorization letter to our firm so that we can facilitate the proper clearance procedures? A1: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide such authorization at this time. Q2: In regards to the prototype UAV to be proposed in the White Paper, what are the Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) requirements of the payload? Are there any other special considerations for the payload that need to be considered in vehicle design? A2: The SWaP for the payload is up to that of the UAV design capability. The only special consideration is being able to be sono-launched as described in the RWP. The UAV + payload will have to be able to survive the environments that would come along with that sono-launching and be able to fit within the space constraints (as described in the RWP). Q3: Is the desired end-state of the UAV after mission to scuttle or to retrieve the UAV? A3: Either would be acceptable, but recovery/retrieval is not listed as a requirement in the RWP. Q4: Phases I requests that 75 units be delivered for test demonstration. Should the RWP address testing those 75 articles within Phase I or is that activity expected in Phase II? The current RWP for Phase I is unclear because it has a requirement to support a developmental flight test effort. Is that effort government testing or can that be contractor testing needed to refine a drone suitable for a production run for units. A4: The 75 units are expected to cover both contractor testing to refine the the drone and any necessary government testing related to Phase 1. As desribed in section V a follow on optional Phase II may be executed to conduct additional testings, as needed. The offeror should address, in their WP, their proposal for required testing. Q5: Regarding the UHF LOS data link (75-376 MHz) requirement, should we assume that the receiving/controlling aircraft already has the capability to use that band via an existing onboard radio? Or, can additional hardware be installed onboard the aircraft to complete the link, radio and antenna. Is there a data format requirement for the use of existing systems? A5: It can be assumed that the receiving/controlling aircraft has the required communications capability to support the requirements listed. Q6: Is fee expected to be added after the $2-3M range or should the fee be wrapped within that target range? Can fee be charged on all cost elements or just the 75 unit deliveries? A6: As the OTA will be firm-fixed-price (FFP), it is up to solution providers to determine how to create their FFP. In addition, the $2-3M estimate is inclusive of all costs, including fee. Q7: Is the 75 aircraft number expected for the initial Phase I (within the $2-3M plus development costs) or is that for follow on contract? A7: Within the initial Phase. Q8: It the threshold of $12,500 per aircraft the unit cost at production rate of 1000 units per year? A8: The RWP does not specify a production rate as related to the per unit cost. Q9: The total weight with payload is listed as 36lbs. What is the payload fraction of that weight expected to be? Is there an estimated power requirement for the payload? A9: The SWaP for the payload is up to that of the UAV design capability. Q10: UHF radio was listed for communications. Is there a max slant range for the UAV from the drop aircraft (such as P-3/8/etc)? A10: This is not yet defined and is expected to be a by-product of the chosen payload and UAV. Q11: Is there an altitude above the water that the UAV is expected to operate at? (Lower the altitude needed may change the proposed navigation solution). A11: The operating altitude is expected to be a by-product of the chosen payload and UAV.