Questions Answers Letter 19GE5021R0025-0001.pdf
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This document provides questions and answers regarding solicitation number 19GE5021R0025 for the delivery of new IT equipment, including tablets and printers, to the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia. The U.S. Department of State Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt issued the solicitation and issued this amendment to provide answers to vendor questions. Key details include specifications for Android tablets ranging from 8 to 10 inches that must meet military standard 810G for ruggedness and have minimum RAM, storage, and battery capacity. The solicitation also requires Bluetooth-enabled mobile printers for printing traffic tickets from connected tablet devices. The response deadline is March 24, 2021 and the solicitation incorporates FAR clauses regarding trade agreements and country of origin.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Form W-14.pdf | ||
| 19GE5021R0025 0001.pdf | ||
| Appendix B -- Delivery Schedule Matrix.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 19GE5021R0025 Cover Letter.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis 21R0025.pdf | ||
| Appendix A - Technical Specifications.pdf |
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19GE5021R0025– Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers (Q&A) INL, U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia Page 1 of 4
IT Telecommunications Equipment (Tablets and printers)
Questions and Answers (Q&A)
RPSO has received the following questions (Q), and is hereby providing the following answers (A)
1. Q: Extensible Function – LF/UHF RFID/ NFC/GNSS/RTD/RTK/38K/Zigbee”.
Our supplier has informed us that no device can just be "extended in function" in the field with these functions. They need to be soldered in. Therefore, kindly confirm if any of these functions are really needed? If so, which ones?
A: None of these functions is needed
Q: In addition, would US Embassy accept a partial bid submission for certain items only?
A: No
2. Q: Does the tablets must have 1D/2D code readers?
3. Q: What operating system should be installed?
A: Android
4. Q: Should 10-inch tablets come with car chargers?
A: Yes (Car charger and car Power supply)
5. Q: Should the handle be anti-theft? If yes, can the handle be installed by drilling into car components?
A: Yes
6. Q: Can we offer 7 inches tablets instead of 8 inches?
A: NO +/- 0.1 inch (Too small)
7. Q: Does rugged tablets mean a specific standard like MIL-STD-810G?
8. Q: Does the tablets need to be drop-resistant from a specific height?
A: Class 7 is acceptable
9. Q: Does the tablets must have an IP protection class? If yes, which one?
A: Class 7
10. Q: What is the manufacture date of Skoda Octavia? to check car holders.
A: 2020
11. Q: Can more than one variants of devices be offered under each requested item?
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12. Q: Is there any special requirement of operating systems of tablets? Should it be
Windows or Android or other?
13. Q: Could you please clarify if supplies are needed with Zebra Mobile printer? If yes, please specify.
A: All requirements are defined in the specifications for Unit 4.2.3
14. Q: Can you please share with more information about this project? What is the application, what for and how printers will be used?
A: Printers will be connected to tablet computers through Bluetooth and will be used to print traffic tickets and fines
15. Q: What is the required Android or Windows operating system?
16. Q: Does the customer have processor requirements?
A: Yes 2.5G Hz x10 Cortex A72 64bit or better
17. What is the minimum brightness level of the screen? (Brightness level given in
Nits)
A: 8” – 400 Nit (or more), 10” – 1000Nit ( or more)
18. Is the device to have a built-in 1D and 2D barcode reader?
19. Is the device to have a built-in NFC, RFID or UHF reader?
20. What is the minimum RAM and Flash memory required?
A: 4Gb or more
21. Should the tablet have an SSD drive?
22. What ports are required on the device?
A: USB
23. Will IP65 resistance be sufficient?
24. Should the tablet have a SIM card slot?
25. Any requirements on battery capacity? Is the battery to be replaceable?
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A: Minimum 10000mAh
26. Will the tablet work 24/7?
27. Will the tablet be permanently mounted in the car? Or will it be removable?
A: Will be removable
28. Will there be an app installed on the device or will they work through a browser?
A: must be compatible for both web and application
29. In Extensible function: does NFC/GNSS/RTD/RTK/ 38k/Zigbee refers to infrared ray
30. Q: Would any company having SAM be able to offer?
A: Vendors who can conform to the solicitation requirements and evaluation factors are welcome to submit their offers.
The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror (as determined within the meaning of FAR Part 9, paragraph 9.104), whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be the most advantageous solution to the Government, price and other factors considered.
All evaluation factors are defined under section IV of the solicitation
31. Q: Would any origin be accepted i.e China?
A: FAR clause 52.225-5 Trade Agreements and FAR clause 52.204-25 are incorporated in this solicitation. Offerors shall refer to these clauses in order to verify whether or not the country of origin of the intended equipment is acceptable.
32. Q: Can an offeror without relevant past performance bid and deemed acceptable
A: The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror (as determined within the meaning of
FAR Part 9, paragraph 9.104), whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be the most advantageous solution to the Government, price and other factors considered.
All evaluation factors are set forth under section IV of the solicitation
33. Q: For the cpu processor would you accept also the Qualcomm?
34. Q: please advise if would you accept Chinese or Taiwanese origin ?
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IT Telecommunications Equipment (Tablets and printers) A: FAR clause 52.225-5 Trade Agreements and FAR clause 52.204-25 are incorporated in this solicitation. Offerors shall refer to these clauses in order to verify whether or not the country of origin of the intended equipment is acceptable.
35. In case I need to submit 2 offers each with different technology and from different origin , shall I submit both in one offer or :
I need to send each in a separate submittal / offer ?
A: Contractors may provide more than one offer, each offer shall be complete and include all items requested.
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