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[Michael Tuts <tuts AT pmtuts.net>]

Good point, let's see what they say...

-----Original Message-----
From: Gustaaf Brooijmans <gusbroo AT nevis.columbia.edu> 
Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 8:15 AM
To: Michael Tuts <tuts AT pmtuts.net>; us-atlas-hllhc-pmgmt-l AT lists.bnl.gov; 
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Subject: Re: [Us-atlas-hllhc-pmgmt-l] Answers to NSF questions re BCP 1033 
and updated addendum text


Hi Mike, all,

Regarding:

6.4.1 Optical Link Development:
The following statement seems to be enhancement due to the opportunity from 
delay.  “Given the extended design time, the functionality was expanded so 
that more information can be learned once testing can begin.”  Was this 
additional effort included in this BCP?  The justification should make that 
clear.
Answer: Yes, this additional effort was included in the BCP. We have added 
language in the Addendum to make that clear.

==> The issue is that this is then a scope increase.  That’s explicitly not 
allowed in the BCP.  This scope increase will probably need to be separated 
out.  Let's see what NSF says.

Best,

Gustaaf

On 1/6/21 1:42 PM, Michael Tuts wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> Attached are the answers to the questions NSF raised regarding the 
> narrative text to accompany the BCP information (the addendum which is 
> also attached). The responses have been incorporated into the addendum 
> text (as well as some earlier comments). We will present this to NSF 
> today at our 10am chat with them, and hopefully that is what they need 
> to sign-off on the COVID BCP 1033. If you have any last minute 
> comments/corrections, let me know asap.
> 
> Thanks, Mike
> 
> 
>