VNET Question and Answer.docx
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- C-Band Satellite Internet Service Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 19BN1522Q0013
- Issued by
- Department of State US Embassy Cotonou
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Solicitation # 19BN1522Q0013 – VNET services Questions & Answers
1. Question: Are there additional documents that are not included on SAM.gov?
Answer: All solicitation documents are included on sam.gov.
2. Question: Will the Government consider solutions using a different frequency band, or is C-band an absolute requirement?
Answer: No. Any change to frequency or hardware would have to be approved and registered/authorized both by the Host government and Washington in advance.
3. Question: The solicitation mentions OpenNet-VPN. Is this a specific commercial service?
Answer: No that is the “name” of the circuit and the function it provides - to deliver our unclassified network traffic via VPN to our stateside endpoint.
4. Question: If there is existing SATCOM equipment, would it be possible to get a bill of materials to include detailed elements of the current SATCOM system?
Answer: A list of all existing equipment is included in the solicitation.
5. Question: If there is existing SATCOM equipment, what is the make and model of the antenna?
Answer:
ANTENNA
Manufacturer: General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies Type: ANTENNA Model: Series 1241 Make: VIKING Size (diameter): 2.4 meters Frequencies range TX: 5.850 – 6.426 GHz (C-Band) Frequencies range RX: 3.625 – 4.200 GHz (C-Band) Antenna gain TX: 42.20 dBi (linear and circular) Antenna gain RX: 38.20 dBi (Linear and circular)
6. Question: If there is existing SATCOM equipment, is the feed polarization linear or circular?
Answer:
LNB
Manufacturer: NORSAT INTERNATIONAL Inc Type: C-Band Model: 3120 CN Make: NORSAT Designation: LNB C-BAND PLL 3000 C Frequencies range RX: 3625 – 4200 MHz Intermediary Frequencies range: 950 – 1525 MHz
7. Question: If there is existing SATCOM equipment, what make, model, and size is the BUC or SSPA?
Answer:
BUC
Manufacturer: TERRASAT Type: C-BAND Model: IBUC 2 Power: 80 Watts
8. Question: If there is existing SATCOM equipment, what modem is being used?
Answer:
MODEM
Manufacturer: NEWTEC Type: MODEM Model: MDM5010 Frequencies range TX: 950 – 2400 MHz Frequencies range RX: 950 – 2150 MHz Power: 60 Watts
9. Question: If there is existing SATCOM equipment, are there losses between the HPA and the antenna?
Answer: Unknown at this time, but I do not believe so.
10. Question: Is there a current incumbent providing these services today?
Answer: Yes, Delta Bridge Inc.
11. Question: If this service is being provided today, can Government alert us to which satellite the current antenna(s) are pointing to? Would Government allow antenna re-pointing?
Answer: The US would allow repointing if necessary.
12. Question: If the service is being provided today, is the current antenna mounted on roof of building or on ground (where blockages may restrict certain repointing)?
Answer: On the roof
13. Question: Does Government require any additional equipment or installation needs outside of the Ethernet interface in the TSEF room and other optical interfaces?
Answer: No.
14. Question: Since the Solicitations shows a target Start of Service of 7/1/2022, can the customer confirm there is no need for upgraded antennas or modems, etc. and all currently installed equipment in good working order?
Answer: All currently installed equipment is in good working order.
15. Question: Does the Cotonou Embassy currently hold any VSAT authorizations or licenses?
Answer: Yes, we do have a VSAT license
16. Question: Can Government elaborate on the 99.9% availability SLA? Is that for the VSAT link or overall service? If it is for overall service, does Government require spares and/or redundancies for this effort?
Answer: Both, 99.9% for VSAT link and overall service. We do not require spares or redundancies.
17. Question: Will the government please specify the approximate cable length from the Embassy roof to the required server room/Telecommunications Service Entrance Facility (TSEF)? RFQ Section: 1. Scope of Work
Answer: Approximately 50 meters maximum.
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