B09_SA_140D0424Q0572_0003_Cont_Page_0003.pdf

140D0424Q0572 Amendment 0003 Con nua on Page

The purpose of Amendment 0002 to RFQ 140D0424Q0572 is to:

1. Add Questions and Answers.

No additional Q&As are accepted after 14 June 2024.

Q1. Are Scaled Drawings available, if so please post.

A1 That should be able to be answered from the CAD drawings provided (#1 & 15). Have you reviewed the drawings provided?

Q2. Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?

A2 Suspended

Q3. Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?

A3 This is a full remodel of the existing office space. Walls are being moved/built, there is no existing wiring or cable trays to use.

Q4 . Can Existing Wiring be utilized?

A4 This is a full remodel of the existing office space. Walls are being moved/built, there is no existing wiring or cable trays to use.

Q5. Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required?

A5 yes – we should follow best practices for the industry

Q6. Are “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed?

A6 As identified in the RFQ…All PACS devices must be listed on the GSA approved PACS list.

Brand is not specified as long as the devices are on the approved list.

Q7. Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable?

A7 if that is acceptable for use in federal buildings

Q8. Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Gov’t?

A8 Can be considered in a case by case based on availability of staff to escort. Work should be performed during business hours.

Q9. What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any) A9 None

Q10. Please provide/post other “Q & A” requests.

A10 Q&As are always posted as an amendment to the RFQ. The answers will not be posted until after the Q&A period ends 4:00PM EDT on 14 June 2024.

Q11. Please provide a list of equipment to be installed.

A11 It is incumbent on you as the contractor to determine exactly what is needed to comply with the RFQ requirements. See the RFQ for description of government needs at para 1.3 thru 1.8.

Q12. Is there an incumbent vendor who has been servicing the existing system?

A12 There is no incumbent contractor. This is a new installation. The previous system was I a different building managed by the building owner.

Q13. If so, what is the most current contract number and amount?

A13 There is no incumbent contractor. This is a new installation. The previous system was I a different building managed by the building owner.

Q14. Is there any requirement for the readers to be FICAM-compliant?

A14 we should follow best practices for new installation in federal buildings Q15. Are there any requirements for the system to be cyber-secure?

A15 yes

Q16. How many readers are needed?

A16 As stated in the RFQ and on the drawings ~35 doors. Please review the drawings as they are marked.

Q17 Is there a required amount time for any type of UPS backup if UPS is required?

A17 A separate UPS is not required but is preferred. NIGC will follow best practices for UPS power availability.

Q18 Are the panels going to be on emergency power and who will be responsible for their wiring?

A18 There is no generator available for emergency power.

Q19 Does the NIGC want Locks Fail Safe or Fail Secure?

A19 Fail secure is our choice with manual override.

Q20 Per project description, Stairs are located outside suite. They are unmarked on plans. Do you what them included. If yes will require Fire permit.

A20 No

Q21 In Staff request for mobile application (apple), this is not FEDRAP approved. Please recommend direction.

A21 Mobile-App access is a desired functionality but can wait.

Q22 Receive alerts for any component malfunction. Are you requesting individual component notification? Example: Card Reader, Request to exit, Control Boards, Locks, Batteries? Please define that this entails so that if there are any limitations by the system it can be listed in the assumptions/exclusions.

A22 Yes – Alerts on malfunction and unauthorized entry. Logging for all activities.

Q23 Please define what is an automatic usage report?

A23 Scheduled reports that are automatically compiled and forwarded without manually running them each time

Q24 Hw-6 FAIL SECURE mag lock is not permissible per code.

A24 Fail secure is the NIGC choice with manual override.

Q25 Please verify who will be installing Electric Strikes and Mag Locks.

A25 The awardee for this PACS contract Q26 Please confirm the LAN will have a reserved wall for the PACS controllers and power supplies?

Ideally 8’Hx 12’W A26 Yes

Q27 Is the intent to have the workstation for PACS be used for system administration, enrollment and guest verification? Or should two workstations be proposed separating system admin from enrollment A27 We will follow best practices

Q28 Door Schedule only shows 28 doors, and the drawings have 29 marked. Please clarify which is correct. We notice the hardware schedule lists door 936 as HW-1 but on drawing A309 room 936 shows a card reader, please clarify.

A28 Follow the provided drawings.

Q29 Ensure system is operational during power loss. How long is backup required? Is the space connected to a building generator.

A29 No building generator but room is equipped with UPS – SOW to be revised

Q30 Will Period of performance will this be adjusted to match award dates?

A30 Yes

Q31 Location of panic button is important for wire and other needs. Can you please provide location as it doesn’t seem to be shown on the drawings and only listed as a strategic location making it impossible to determine cable length and mounting considerations.

A31 Covered during site visit

Q32 Who is responsible for providing network switches?

A32 NIGC can provide uplink for network access

Q33 Will an Accreditation and Authorization be required for the PACS System Cloud in accordance with FedRAMP compliance and FISMA Compliance?

A33 Industry best practices to be used

Q34 Will the government be providing the required FDCC image to the contractor provided workstation(s)?

A34 No. The contractor is responsible for installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems supporting the PACS.

Q35 There is no specific request for a badge printer for site badges. Please confirm if a badge printer is needed and what is the specification of the badge printer?

A35 Badge issuance is part of the solution. The contractor will provide a compatible printer.

Q36 The request for programmable access badges quantity 150 is listed. We assume these are standard proximity badges. FIPS 201-3 badges are inherently the responsibility of the government to provide.

Please confirm the onsite card holders will have a FIPS PIV badge that will be enrolled into the system?

A36 Approximately 100 non PIV badges will be issued. The system must support PIV integration.

Contractor to provide badges.

Q37 RFP requests a listing of all team members who will perform work on the project. At the time of bid it is difficult to predict staffing as it depends on personnel availability. By example, we may list personnel who then are assigned to other billable projects. We cannot reserve nor guarantee staff for a future dates. We propose that at the time of award to meet the clearance paperwork requirement that a list of names who will perform the work be provided.

A37 List of all contractor personnel to be provided at the time of award.

Q38 The features in part list the use of mobile apps on iOS devices as an option. Unless the system receives an Authority to Operation in accordance with FISMA, the use of such devices is prohibited. We recommend changing the SOW language.

A38 Mobile Apps support is a desirable feature as available.

Q39 SOW states to securely access the management interface via the internet. Absent of a ATO, the system cannot access the server via a web browser.

A39 Industry best practice to be used for this requirement.

Q40 NGIC will Provide main power source for equipment operation. Please clarify does this include all locations where the system requires power, i.e., power supplies, PCs, badge printer (if required)? We require a dedicated 120VAC 20 amp circuit for powering the system power supplies in the LAN room A40 Power is provided throughout the facility as identified during the site visit.

Q41 Outgoing transition. Is this requirement at the end of the five year term? If so is it expected at the time of transition plan to be formulated that the contractor will submit a price proposal to perform and execute the transition plan?

A41 All items, licenses, hardware, software purchased by this contract remain in place for a follow-on contractor to assume operation.

Q42 In light of the question and answer time line, June 10 due date is not realistic. We request a June 21 extension.

A42 RFQ due date extended to 21 June

2. The PWS in the RFQ Continuation Pages is being changed as follows:

Revised RFQ Continuation Pages have been added to the RFQ. Document “B08 SOL 3 Cont Sheets Rev 3” is being replaced with “B08 SOL 3 Cont Sheets Rev 4” with the following change:

In section 1.8, remove the following line: “Ensure the system remains operational to secure the environment during power outages.”

Reason: The building does not have a backup generator. System availability after main power failure depends on the UPS it is connected to.

3. The due date for quotes responding to RFQ 140D0424Q0572 remains unchanged: 4:00PM EDT

Friday 21 June 2024.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.