US Embassy Cotonou Benin Artel Questions-6.10.22.xlsx
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- C-Band Satellite Internet Service
- Solicitation number
- 19BN1522Q0013
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Department of State US Embassy Cotonou
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QUESTIONS
Solicitation No: 19BN1522Q0013, VNET Services, US Embassy Cotonou Benin Questions
| Contractor Name | Question No. | Document | Page No. | Paragraph No. | Question/Comment | Answer |
| ARTEL LLC | 1 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | 11 | Section B Internet Service Quality | Interface type handover — it was mentioned "(ISP) must provide C-Band satellite internet connectivity with Ethernet interface to the very end at the U.S. Embassy Cotonou”. Please confirm if we need Gigabit RJ-45 (Copper) or Gigabit Optical SFP LC connector | It is CAT6 from the dish to the demarch room and fiber from there to our router. |
| ARTEL LLC | 2 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | 12 | 7 | The latency, as measured in Rount Trip Time (RTT) of packets will be less than 700 milliseconds. |
Considering the minimum delay from GEO satellites and other path constraints, It is Artel's experience that 700 milliseconds may not be achievable.
| Will the Government consider increasing the RTT requirements not to exceed 900 milliseconds? | Yes, we can accept 900ms | ||||||
| ARTEL LLC | 3 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | 13 | 2 | ISP should have direct connection capability with major United States of America (U.S.A) telecommunication providers (ISPs) at Internet tier 1 level, having alternative line channels or backups in case of main Internet path malfunctioning, if local conditions permit. The requirement for a direct connection to a USA Tier 1 ISP creates significant limitations on available solutions and will significantly increase the cost of compliant solutions. Will the government consider accepting connections to Tier 2 or Tier 3 USA ISPs, or to Tier 1 European, African or other Country ISPs?" | It must terminate at a US based Tier 1 ISP. | |
| ARTEL LLC | 4 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | N/A | N/A | Is there is existing Embassy provied antenna, BUC, Modem and LNB? |
If so please provide the size of the antenna (i.e. 1.8M, 2.4M etc.) and the Manufacture Brand and Model and any other specifications of the Antenna, BUC, Modem and LNB.
| Is there spare BUCS, Modems and LNBs available? | Yes. Details are in the Solicitation under Government Furnished Equipment. | ||||||
| ARTEL LLC | 5 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | N/A | N/A | If Vendor is to provide all new hardware ( Antenna, BUC, Modem and LNB) does the Embassy want on site spares of the BUCS, Modems and LNBs | N/A | |
| ARTEL LLC | 6 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | N/A | N/A | Please provide the incumbent company name, contract number and current satellite capacity being utilized | Delta Bridge | |
| ARTEL LLC | 7 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | N/A | N/A | Please advise about the potential location of the antenna. Ground or on top of the building? |
Is it a Non-Pen Mount or fixed Pole?
| Can it be repointed from its current satellite solution? | It is on the roof; non-pen; yes can be repointed. | ||||||
| ARTEL LLC | 8 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | N/A | N/A | Will the Embassy provide their own router? | See Government Furnished Equipment in the solicitation. | |
| ARTEL LLC | 9 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | N/A | N/A | What other equipment (if any) will the vendor be required to provide? | Anything not covered under Government Furnished Equipment that the vendor deems necessary. | |
| ARTEL LLC | 10 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | N/A | N/A | Will the Embassy proivde access to an equipment rack? |
| If so, how many RU units are available? | See Government Furnished Equipment in the solicitation. | |||||
| ARTEL LLC | 11 | 2022-05-31+Solicitation+VNET+Internet+Services+-+approved | N/A | N/A | Does the Embassy expect a maintenance service? |
| If so where should this be priced out on the pricing schedule? | The solicitation does not include maintenance services. | |
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