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OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Omaha NE 68102 601 Riverfront Drive DOI, NPS, MWR - Missouri MABO NPS, MWR - Missouri MABO

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PERI security camera system with installation

The purpose of amendment three is to provide all questions received and the government responses to those questions. See pages 2-9 for questions and responses.

Contractors are reminded that they must sign and submit all amendments with their quote.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Cecilia Mitchell

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

NPS Solicitation 140P6224Q0001 Q&A

Questions in bolded text.

Answers in normal text.

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

Scaled drawings are not available.

2. Are ceilings suspended? Or hard lid?

Ceilings vary throughout structure(s). Interested firms are encouraged to field verify ceilings.

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

There are no existing cable trays above ceilings.

4. Can Existing Wiring be utilized?

As specified in scope of work Camera Requirements - Bullet 17, "Contractor shall remove all existing cameras, associated cabling and mounting hardware, then use these same locations for new camera and cabling installation at locations as indicated."

5. Is a “UPS” required? If so, what time/power duration is required?

No, Pea Ridge NMP will provide a UPS as identified in statement of work Customer Equipment and Infrastructure Used in Project

6. Are “or equal” equipment substitutions allowed?

The brand name requirement for Milestone product9s0 does not allow for or equal substitutions. All other equipment must meet the requirements as specified in the section titled Camera Requirements of statement of work.

7. Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable?

Cabling must meet the specifications as identified throughout the statement of work and Structured cable plant standard.

8. Is “after hours access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the gov’t?

Per page 51 of the statement of work, “Normal work hours..are generally between 08:00 AM and 04:30 PM daily, on normal (non-holiday) weekdays. The Contractor shall coordinate work outside these weekday hours, or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays, at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled off-hour work. Work outside the normal work hours must be approved in writing by the contracting officer’s representative.”

9. What is the height of exterior cameras? (if any) Pole Mounted Cameras will be mounted as specified in statement of work Camera Requirements - Bullet 9.

Cameras mounted to the exterior of structures will range from approximately 8 - 20 feet.

Interested firms are encouraged to field verify mounting heights.

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

See equipment requirements in the statement of work.

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

No.

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

Not applicable.

13. Are there any requirements for the system to be cyber-secure?

Yes, per Statement of Work (latest tested Milestone VMS compatible Firmware is to be applied), all other Cyber Security policies will be applied by NPS.

14. It was said in the walk that we need to color match conduit, cameras, boxes, and other parts?

Are we going to need to purchase the paint and other items needed to do this? Or will you have this onsite for us at time of installation?

For all project equipment and miscellaneous components EXPOSED and VIEWABLE by the public. Contractor to provide paint and all means necessary to blend & color match with existing colors and materials at mounting locations.

15. Can you confirm that Milestone XProtect is onsite currently and can support additional cameras without more headend equipment or server license?

Refer to the SOW pgs. 6&7 and following for project requirements regarding Milestone XProtect, equipment, and server license.

16. What is the current fiber size in the current conduit? Will there be room in the conduit for fiber to be added to the poles?

The existing conduit stubbed up to the light poles from the VC is 2 inches. However, it is the contractor's responsibility to Field Verify all existing measurements and site conditions.

17. With fiber going to each pole for cameras can that be daisy chained or will it need to be home runs back to the data closet?

Contractor to follow Industry Standards for the specified fiber installation requirements. Contractor to verify Industry Standards for fiber installation requirements given the length and configuration needed to complete a fully functional network system.

18. Will we need NEMA enclosures at each pole to house all the equipment? Will it need to be color matched?

Yes, contractor to follow The National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA) standard rating system which defines the type of environment in which electrical enclosures will be used for the 4-season environmental conditions at Pea Ridge National Military Park. For information on color matching, see question #15.

19. It is my understanding there is not 120v at the poles at all. Can you confirm?

Yes, it was mentioned during the site visit there is currently no power supplied to each light pole identified in the SOW for camera installation locations. Contractor to Field Verify all exterior light pole locations to confirm.

20. Can power at the poles be daisy chained between poles or does it need to be a separate circuit?

Due to security system needs, the NPS prefers to have separate circuits to each single pole mounting location. Additional space available in the home run breaker box location. Contractor to Field Verify existing site conditions. Power for multiple cameras at a single pole location can be daisy chained together.

21. Verify Conduit pathways, sizes, and quantities to light poles Proposed conduit pathway pg. 12 of the SOW. Existing 2" conduit leading to light poles. (3) conduits leading to light poles. Contractor to Field Verify all measurements and existing conditions.

23. Verify fill capacity in conduit.

2" empty conduit installed.

24. Will a new fiber need to be pulled through existing conduit in visitor center to IT closet?

Yes, per SOW requirements. "Contractor shall remove all existing cameras, associated cabling and mounting hardware, then use these same locations for new camera and cabling installation at locations as indicated. “ (pg.8 #17)

25. Verify existing fiber in conduit, is there enough strands to be used for the exterior cameras on the light poles?

a. In the Visitor Center Parking lot, The Contractor shall provide, install, terminate with LC Connectors and test as required Single mode Fiber Optic Cable, 12-Strand Single mode Fiber Optic Cable in existing conduit between Visitor Center IT Room and Visitor Center Parking Lot Camera Locations, then terminate in a Contractor provided Fiber termination enclosure with LC adapters panels in the existing Network racks. Contractor will determine 12-Strand Single mode Fiber Optic Cable count to complete connections to Light pole camera locations.

No existing fiber is in the new conduit locations. New fiber required for locations 5,6,8,9,10,11 & 12.

26. Is there a spare pipe for 120v power to light poles and additional pipe for fiber to be pulled?

Pg. 11 Area 1 - Visitor Center Exterior & Parking Lot second paragraph. "Existing conduits are available at each location for electrical that terminate at load distribution panels located within the visitor center. There are also existing conduits at each location specifically for running Fiber Optic Cabling."

27. What will that coordination and commissioning time look like when it comes to programming the cameras and network with NPS Technical team?

NPS IT Plans to be on site depending on Installation date. Once vendor supplies Programmed Camera IP Addresses and MAC Addresses as stated in the SOW, they will be added to the Existing Milestone VMS System.

28. Will the cameras and equipment on the exterior poles need to be color matched?

Yes

29. What is the current load draw on the electrical panel supplying the power to the light poles?

There are only 3 available breaker spots.

Unknown at this time. A 200 amp service panel installed. Contractor to Field Verify. LED bulbs are installed for parking lot light poles with minimum current load.

30. What specific wire is run to the existing cameras now? Will these wires need to be upgraded to Cat6A?

Per SOW requirements. "Contractor shall remove all existing cameras, associated cabling and mounting hardware, then use these same locations for new camera and cabling installation at locations as indicated. “ (pg.8 #17) . Cat6A is a requirement of the SOW. See Cabling Standards. "The contractor will supply correctly sized Patch panels for termination of Cat6A cabling pulled for cameras in each designated IT room with each port labeled to match cable run.

31. Will a workstation need to be provided? On site walk, I did not see a workstation that can control PTZ cameras such as Joysticks.

No workstation is needed. NPS will provide.

32. If a location with multiple cameras can have its views satisfied from a single multisensor camera, can this be used instead of multiple single lens cameras?

No, SOW identifies the number of camera equipment and locations required.

33. There are statements about the data cabling needing to be certified and statements about it needing to be verified in the documentation. Is a full certification of data calling required or is verification / valid testing sufficient?

Follow the provided NPS STRUCTURED CABLE PLANT STANDARD

34. Is it the contractor's responsibility to to dispose of all demo'd equipment and cabling?

Yes

35. In the Statement of Work >> NEPA and NHPA Section 106 >> Historical Landscape Resources section there are notes about blending hardware with building color and soil and vegetation. Does this requirement apply to all hardware (cameras, mounts, enclosures, etc.)

on all buildings, including light poles?

Yes, Required for all building and light pole locations.

36. Are there open breakers available in the breaker box where the power will run from for the light pole cameras?

Yes

37. What is the size of the electrical (not low voltage) conduit path out to the light poles and what is currently in that conduit?

Existing 2" conduit. Empty. Pg. 11 Area 1 - Visitor Center Exterior & Parking Lot second paragraph. "Existing conduits are available at each location for electrical that terminate at load distribution panels located within the visitor center. There are also existing conduits at each location specifically for running Fiber Optic Cabling."

38. What specifically is currently in the 2" low-voltage conduit traveling from the visitor's center out to the administration buildings (type and size of cabling is sufficient if part numbers not known; i.e. number and type of fiber cables and strand count of each).

A 2" conduit runs from the Visitor Center to the Admin bldg having a new 3 pair fiber cable.

39. For the parking lot pole cameras, if specifications for distance, bandwidth, and power can be satisfied with POE extension devices such as the Veracity Longspan products, can this solution be utilized rather than a fiber infrastructure?

No, As Stated in the SOW, will be using fiber Infrastructure.

40. Is the power supply stable?

Yes, power from service provider. Please clarify if more information is needed.

41. Will UPS(s) be required?

No, NPS provided.

42. Are there an existing fiber optic access points schematic that accurately depicts the route and distance from the light poles to the server/switch room?

No, new empty conduit are installed. Per SOW requirements. Contractor to Field Verify all measurements and existing conditions.

43. What are the lengths of the fiber optic cables from point of origin to end destination?

Contractor to Field Verify all measurements and existing conditions.

44. How many fiber optic runs?

Contractor to Field Verify all measurements and existing conditions.

45. What termination types will be required?

All Fiber Optic Termination types are listed in SOW

46. If trenching or digging is required.

Trenching is not expected to be required. However, should the unforeseen need arise for trenching, the NPS will mark all known utility locations. Dig permits are not required. Communication and scheduling for potential trenching will be monitored by NPS personnel and the COR.

47. Will lead and asbestos abatement be required?

No, no known lead or asbestos present in any structure.

48. Have the buildings been tested for lead and asbestos?

N/A

49. If so, can you provide the results of the testing?

N/A

50. Are there any other health hazards associated with the applicable installation and maintenance?

No other known health hazards.

51. Are any of the buildings designated as historic buildings?

No. The main area of the Visitor Center is considered a "Mission 66" structure.

52. Is the existing camera system analog or IP?

N/A, existing system to be removed per SOW requirements.

53. Are the cameras connected by ethernet or coax cable?

N/A, existing system to be removed per SOW requirements.

54. Is Cat6 plenum indoor and outdoor cable required?

As Stated in the SOW all Cat 6A Cabling will use listed standard for use case.

55. Can Game changer cable be used in place of fiber optic cable for distances greater than 328’?

No, As Stated in the SOW, will be using Fiber Optic Infrastructure

56. Will existing equipment need to be tested?

N/A, existing system to be removed per SOW requirements.

57. If so, what type of equipment?

N/A, existing system to be removed per SOW requirements.

58. Number of each?

N/A, existing system to be removed per SOW requirements.

59. Will existing cameras need to be replaced?

YES, per SOW requirements.

60. What is the age of the existing video surveillance system?

N/A, existing system to be removed per SOW requirements.

61. Will any part of the security system physical infrastructure require updating or replacement?

Yes, complete new system per SOW requirements. Contractor shall remove all existing cameras, associated cabling and mounting hardware, then use these same locations for new camera and cabling installation at locations as indicated. pg.8 #17

62. “To Scale” drawings available for publication?

No

63. What is the Milestone license number?

Contact the contracting officer at cecilia_mitchell@nps.gov by 1800 CT on February 16, 2024 to request the Milestone license number.

64. Is there an available schematic that shows the distances and accurately depicts the paths of the 2” empty conduit form the light poles where the cameras are to be located to the server/switch room? SOW Pg. 12 drawing shows the planned route of new conduit and wiring pathways. Contractor to Field Verify all measurements and existing conditions.

mailto:cecilia_mitchell@nps.gov

65. What are the “testing requirements” for the new or upgraded system(s)?

See NPS STRUCTURED CABLE PLANT STANDARD and SOW for Testing requirements.

66. Can multi cameras units be used (single unit multi cameras) for example (270 degree- enclosed 3x90 degree cameras) to cover areas where multiple cameras are co-located?

No, reference installation and equipment requirements per SOW.

67. Items Requested for the RFP includes:

• Local Video Storage Server

• Fixed Cameras

• PTZ Cameras

• Network Switches

• Network Cable Drops

• Fiber Cabling Between Floors

• Milestone Device License One Time Cost

• Labor

• Milestone Support/Maintenance Annual Cost

But in Statement of work, Page No.45 Customer Equipment and Infrastructure Used in Project is mentioned, that those equipment’s are in scope:

• (PoE+) capable switching equipment with UPS systems.

• Ample ports on a pre-configured PoE+ capable enterprise grade switch with access to a video surveillance specific VLAN located in 4-IT designated Closets. The VLAN network segment will not be provided DHCP services.

• Network VMS Server and Storage for the VMS.

Please provide clarification regarding that and specify which items should be included and which should not?

Please see Statement of Work. The Item listed on Page # 45 Customer Equipment, are existing NPS Equipment and are not in the scope to provide.

68. Quantity of following materials is not specified:

Quantities will depend on what Vendor Submits

• Fiber Media Converters to supply LAN connectivity Depends on Cameras and how Fiber Optics are run and configured

• Correctly sized Fiber Termination enclosure Depends on Cameras and how Fiber Optics are run and configured

• Correct amount of LC Type adapter plates with each port labelled to match Fiber Optic cable run.

Depends on Cameras and how Fiber Optics are run and configured

• LC Connectors Depends on how Fiber Optics are run and configured

69. The provided sampled detailed material list in attachment No. 2 is just a sample or do the mentioned equipment items in the list needs to be provided in specified quantities? Please provide clarification?

There is no sampled detailed material list included in the solicitation.