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140G0322Q0184 – Questions and Answers

QUESTION: Is the intention to have a DVR recorder onsite at the facility, at the headquarters remote site, or both?

ANSWER: Onsite at the facility

QUESTION: Would it be possible to schedule a site visit to the remote site where the head end is located?

ANSWER: Counter Question: What is head end?

QUESTION: How is the current connectivity established between the facility the cameras are to be installed and the remote site?

ANSWSER: none

QUESTION: Are the cameras to provide 360-degree coverage when stationary or is this in reference to

360-degree PTZ capability?

ANSWER: 360-degree coverage when stationary

QUESTION: Will the Gov’t accept non PTZ multi-imagers as an alternative to PTZ cameras?

ANSWER: Yes as long as it still provides 360 coverage and doesn’t require specialized software to view

QUESTION: There are several references to antiquated equipment and technology throughout the

Statement of Work, is the offeror to assume these are minimum requirements and that equipment and technology is to be better than what is outlined?

ANSWER: Yes

QUESTION: Will the Gov’t provide a site layout drawing?

ANSWER: The government can provide one as needed but prefers the vendor to do an on-site visit

QUESTION: Will the Gov’t provide the locations of cameras and PACS doors?

ANSWSER: The government would like the offeror to provide the recommendations

QUESTION: Will the Gov’t accept an NVR instead of a DVR?

ANSWER: No

QUESTION: Will the Gov’t provide a rack for the NVR?

ANSWER: Not applicable, see answer above

QUESTION: Is the remote viewing location to be a rack mount KVM or a pc workstation?

ANSWER: pc workstation

QUESTION: Will the Gov’t accept SHA hashing algorithm or MD5 over digital watermarking?

ANSWER: yes

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QUESTION: Is the proposed CCTV system required to have IDS alarm call up?

QUESTION: Can the Gov’t confirm that the suggested cameras are to be used as a baseline and that equivalent or better is to be used?

ANSWSER: yes

QUESTION: Will the Gov’t accept Poe power as opposed to local power supplies? This reduces equipment needed, is more reliable and easier to service.

QUESTION: Are there any FIPS requirements for the installed system?

ANSWER: No

QUESTION: Can the Gov’t confirm that offerors are not to build/engineer a server but rather to procure a prebuilt server from the system manufacturer?

ANSWER: Yes, we do not want any build/engineer of servers. Procure prebuilt servers that meet GSA standards.

QUESTION: Can the Gov’t confirm the suggested PACS manufacturers are to be used as a baseline and that alternatives are acceptable?

ANSWER: Alternatives are acceptable as long as they meet 889 requirements.

QUESTION: Is the provided system to be FICAM?

ANSWER: Yes

QUESTION: The Solicitation title and introduction paragraphs mentions an intrusion detection system, but the SOW (starting on Page 15 of the solicitation) only lists installation requirements for a CCTV

System and a 2-door Physical Access Control System. Can the Government confirm that a new Intrusion

Detection System is not required by this solicitation?

ANSWER: An IDS system is required by the solicitation

QUESTION: The SOW briefly mentions that the PACS and CCTV systems will need to integrate with a perimeter security or intrusion detection system. What is the existing security system, and what level of integration (what integration capabilities) is required?

ANSWER: There is currently NOT any PACS or CCTV systems at the facility so there is no integration capabilities currently.