Q and A - Responses.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 191NLE26R0085
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This file is a Questions and Answers response document related to Solicitation 19INLE26R0085 for the INL Guatemala Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) procurement. The document contains responses to offeror questions submitted during the solicitation period, providing clarifications on requirements and evaluation criteria. The solicitation was extended multiple times, with the final deadline extended to June 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST to allow time for responses to offeror inquiries and submission of updated information.
The underlying procurement seeks server capacity to support the Guatemalan Migration Institute's modernization effort, specifically to register and store biometric-based entry records for travelers in a new migration control platform capable of sharing passenger data with U.S. authorities. The Department of State's INL Guatemala office is administering this solicitation (NAICS 518210, PCS 7H20). Offerors are required to submit proposals with a technical approach demonstrating logical and feasible methods for meeting Statement of Work requirements and performance objectives, with emphasis on clear, substantive, and concise descriptions rather than vague statements or unnecessary elaboration. The Q&A responses document clarifies specific requirements and evaluation expectations to assist offerors in preparing compliant proposals.
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| Q and A - Responses 2.xlsx.docx | DOCX document | |
| FINAL SOW with shipping info.docx | DOCX document | |
| 191NLE26R0085 Signed.pdf |
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| ID | Requirement | Question | Comments | Answers |
| 1 | SOFTWARE / LICENSE (CLIN 1) | The SOW requires a 40-hour SDK/API integration workshop for IGM’s Technology Sub-Directorate. Please confirm whether the Government will accept a hybrid delivery format (partial virtual / partial on-site), or whether all training hours must be conducted on-site in Guatemala City. | Clarification of the training delivery format is necessary to ensure accurate implementation planning and proposal assumptions. | The Government will accept a hybrid delivery format, provided that the total requirement of 40 hours is fully met and that a mandatory on-site phase is included to cover advanced administration topics. |
| 2 | SERVER HARDWARE (CLIN 2) | The specification lists 20 x 2.4TB SAS drives for VM storage in RAID 10 with 18TB usable capacity (no compression), plus 4 hot-spare drives, totaling 24 drives. It also states “Server hard drives: (24) including spare units.” Please confirm whether the 18TB usable RAID 10 capacity assumes all 20 drives active, or whether the Government intends a different storage configuration. | RAID 10 using 20 x 2.4TB drives would typically provide approximately 24TB usable capacity. Clarification of the intended storage configuration is necessary to ensure accurate system sizing and compliance with the technical requirements. | The stated requirement represents the minimum acceptable technical specification. Offerors may propose an alternative configuration, provided that the overall capacity and performance are equal to or superior to the minimum baseline established in the solicitation. |
| 3 | SERVER HARDWARE (CLIN 2) | The networking specification states: “Fiber Channel: (4) 32Gbps connections, Config: 4*2 / 2*2 fiber cards.” Please clarify whether the Government intends two dual-port 32Gbps HBAs (total of four ports) or four individual HBA cards. Please also confirm the intended HBA configuration. | HBA quantity and port configuration affect hardware compatibility, PCIe slot allocation, and overall system design considerations. | The specific HBA card design and hardware configuration details are left to the discretion of the provider, as long as the minimum performance requirements and connection counts outlined in the specification are fully achieved. |
| 4 | SERVER HARDWARE (CLIN 2) | The specification requires “Rack rails for 4-pole rack.” Please provide the rack cabinet’s internal depth (mm), post type and spacing (square hole, round hole, or threaded), and available rack unit height for the proposed server installation location. This information is required to confirm rail compatibility. | Rack compatibility specifications are necessary to ensure proper equipment fitment and compliance with the installation requirements. | Dimensions are standard for 42-rack-unit cabinets; width between rails: 19 inches (482.6 mm) |
1U height: 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) 42U usable height: 1866.9 mm (73.5")
| 5 | SERVER HARDWARE (CLIN 2) | The UPS specification states “Electrical installation 110/220, preferred: 110V.” Please confirm whether the vendor is responsible for performing the electrical installation of the UPS units at IGM, or whether IGM will perform the required electrical work. If vendor-performed, please confirm whether the Government requires the use of a licensed Guatemalan electrician. | Clarification of the electrical installation scope and applicable local compliance requirements is necessary to support accurate implementation planning and proposal assumptions. | The contractor shall be responsible for providing and installing all necessary electrical components and infrastructure required for the operational deployment of the UPS units, including licensed electrician, not necesary Guatemalan. All technical deployment activities must be closely coordinated with IGM's personnel, and the final execution shall adhere to the parameters and deployment guidelines defined by the Technology Sub-Directorate (sTA). |
| 6 | SERVER HARDWARE (CLIN 2) | The specification references a “Rack Chassis.” Please confirm whether the vendor is required to provide the rack cabinet enclosure itself, or only a rack-mount server chassis intended for installation within an existing IGM rack infrastructure. | Clarification of the rack infrastructure scope is necessary to support accurate equipment configuration, shipping planning, and delivery assumptions. | No, the supplier must provide the server along with the installation rails. |
| 7 | INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION (CLIN 3) | The SOW states that the COR will “provide any necessary integration information.” Please confirm whether documentation related to the existing IGM network environment — including VLANs, switching infrastructure, and Fiber Channel/SAN architecture — will be made available prior to proposal submission, or only after contract award. | Availability of integration environment information is necessary to support hardware compatibility validation and development of an accurate Implementation Plan. | For security and institutional information protection reasons, detailed documentation regarding the infrastructure will be provided exclusively to the IGM. |
| 8 | TRAINING (CLIN 5) | Please confirm whether the 40-hour advanced technical training and the 20-hour operational user training may be delivered in a hybrid format (partial remote / partial on-site), or whether all training hours must be conducted on-site at IGM. | Clarification of the training delivery format is necessary to support accurate implementation planning, scheduling assumptions, and resource allocation. | The Government will accept a hybrid delivery format |
| 9 | TRAINING (CLIN 5) | The Operational User Training requirement specifies “20 hours of practical training per user (5 users).” Please confirm whether the Government intends 100 total training hours delivered individually per user, or whether the five users may be trained simultaneously in group sessions totaling 20 training hours. | Clarification of the intended training delivery structure is necessary to support accurate scheduling, staffing assumptions, and proposal development. | A total of 20 hours of training for up to 5 users to be conducted jointly. |
| 10 | DELIVERY / LOGISTICS | The SOW states that partial shipments are not allowed. Please confirm whether this restriction also applies to electronic delivery of software licenses and activation credentials, or whether software components may be delivered electronically prior to the physical hardware shipment. | Clarification of the software delivery requirements is necessary to support accurate deployment planning and implementation sequencing assumptions. | Licenses may be delivered in virtual or electronic format and must be accompanied by documentation certifying the corresponding access rights. Their implementation and use shall be subject to the delivery, installation, and proper configuration of the hardware required for their operation. |
| 11 | DELIVERY / LOGISTICS | The SOW establishes a delivery requirement of 30 calendar days after award notification. In the event of manufacturer allocation constraints affecting enterprise server components, please confirm whether the Government will consider alternate proposed delivery schedules as part of the proposal evaluation process. | Certain enterprise hardware configurations may be subject to manufacturer allocation and lead-time constraints. Clarification regarding delivery schedule flexibility is necessary to support realistic delivery planning and proposal assumptions. | The Government will consider alternate proposed delivery schedules as part of the proposal evaluation process. |
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