Solicitation_140A2322Q0133_Q_A-M3_0003.pdf

Solicitation 140A2322Q0133 – SIPI Fiber Optic Design & Install

NAICS: 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors SB Size Standard: $16.5 in millions of dollars

PSC: N040

Set Aside: 100% Indian Economic Enterprise Small Business Place of Performance: BIE-SIPI, 9169 Coors Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87120

QUESTION & ANSWERS:

1. Provided drawing notes are referring to Racks and cable managers – are they provided by Government?

Contractor will need to provide any Racks Cable Managers installed onto existing Racks or Wall mounts.

2. Provided drawing notes are referring to Racks and cable managers – are they installed by Government?

Contractor will need to provide and install any Racks, Cable Manager and LIU's if needed.

3. Provided drawing notes are referring to Racks and cable managers – Are these Contractor provided?

Attachment list LIU's/Boxes/Panel, Cabling or Cable-Managers Contractor will need to install.

4. Provided drawing notes are referring to Racks and cable managers – Are these Contractor installed?

Attachment list LIU's/Boxes/Panel, Cabling or Cable-Managers Contractor will need to Provide similar type and install.

5. Provided drawing notes are referring to CommScope fiber enclosures: are they existing or does Contractor have to provide?

Attachment list LIU's/Boxes/Panel, Cabling, Splicing or Cable-Managers Contractor will need to Provide similar type and install.

6. Are approved equals from other manufacturers allowed to be quoted/used?

Approved equals are allowed. Provision 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal allows interested contractors to propose items that reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs.

7. Does all fiber need to be armored?

ONLY in areas needing trenching and non-conduit areas.

8. Is a standard fiber test result showing a pass/fail and overall DB loss acceptable as final test results?

YES, with Pictures of Polished tips too.

9. On the drawings, plan notes 4 and 6 are identical in wording. Is this a mistake or are we to double up the fiber runs?

If describing between Building 105,101 and 100 will coherently need double fiber runs.

10. Are there any requirements/permits to open pull boxes?

Any Communications or Electrical boxes on camp will need SIPI Facilities Department authorization and involvement before opening.

SIPI FIBER Cable, Cable Management, Racks and LIU BOXES/PANEL similar devices needed.

Cable Management type or similar