QuestionsandAnswers_140L3925Q0036_P0001_0001.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation 140L3925Q0036 for Red Rock Fire Station Wireless Internet. The solicitation seeks a new internet circuit for a remote fire station, replacing an existing unreliable Microwave service from Lumen. Key details include a requirement for a minimum 250 Mbps symmetrical internet connection, supporting 29 subnets with 6 IP addresses, preferably with dynamic IP allocation. The current Lumen MPLS circuit provides 50 Mbps, and during fire season (May through October), data usage could exceed 1TB. The location lacks cellular coverage, making 5G solutions unacceptable. The existing infrastructure includes fiber and copper CAT 5e/6 cabling, with equipment to be mounted on an already grounded tower. All questions for this solicitation were due by May 2, 2025, and the opportunity is managed by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region.
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Questions and Answers for Solicitation 140L3925Q0036
Red Rock Fire Station Wireless Internet
1. Is there an incumbent? If so, how much was the award? Lumen is the current provider providing Microwave which does not currently meet the requirements. This is a new requirement.
2. What is the speed: 2G, 5G? The current speed through Lumen MPLS circuit is 50Mbps.
3. What issues are currently being experienced? Are we sure that it is the internet speeds and not the internal network equipment and or cabling causing the issue? Office received internet over a Microwave that can be unreliable due to weather, power outages, etc. where the Lumen MPLS circuit is located. This requires IT staff to make arrangements to drive out to the remote location to verify power and equipment.
4. Is there an idea of how much data is being used per month? If we price a satellite solution, data usage could be a factor? During fire season, May through October, when the office is fully staffed usage could be over 1TB.
5. Is there cellular coverage and is a 5G solution acceptable? There is no cellular coverage thus 5G is not an acceptable solution for our internet issue.
6. Is this only for a circuit? To confirm, there are no wired or wireless implications or requirements. Yes, this is for circuit only. There is currently fiber and a cooper CAT 5e or
6. Picture of 6 stand fiber from the switch room to the tower:
a.
7. What ISP/WISP is currently providing service to the location? Lumen 50Mbps MPLS circuit is currently providing service.
8. Is there going to be a formal due date for questions? As noted in the solicitation all questions were due by May 2, 2025.
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