Questions and answers January 18 2022.pdf

RFQ 19MX9022Q0001 – IT Equipment for Ballistics Lab

Number Question Answer 1 What is the configuration requested for the servers and IDERA DB Power Studio DBA since the request is asking for three servers and two IDERA DB Power Studio DBA licenses?

Sure enough, Three (3) servers and Two (2) DB PowerStudio DBA licenses are requested, but they are two separate things.

The servers are to host the applications that are being developed and the licenses are to monitor the databases, however these licenses are for equipment that will be found in the ballistics IT area.

Therefore, Solicitation is accurate:

Three (3) servers Two (2) PowerStudio DBA Licenses

2 Is the purpose of the servers to be a Unified Computing System or standalone?

The three servers are independent and will have a different software installed.

Therefore, servers are NOT a unified computing system.

3 If standalone, will there be an Ops and test environment with spare?

The Three (3) servers are standalone. Therefore yes, there will be an Ops environment with spare.

4 Do the servers need an OS license? No, OS license is not required.

5 Are the servers connected to the site network or does a new domain needs to be created and managed by the winning contractor?

No, end user (GOM) will carry out the necessary configurations.

6 Do you need data storage, or will these be part of the servers hosting the application?

No, end user (GOM) will carry out with the use of SAN space available.

RFQ 19MX9022Q0001 – IT Equipment for Ballistics Lab

7 Do you need a backup solution? No, end user (GOM) will use existing back-up mechanism.

8 For support, do you need somebody at the site or just remote?

Remote support will suffice.

9 Is the data handled by the system sensitive where only U.S. personnel can work on the system, or can it be Mexican Nationals?

The information that is handled in these servers will be handled exclusively by internal personnel at institution.

10 RFQ Point 8.1 Connectivity and system compatibility: Please indicate which are the existing hardware / software.

End user (GOM) uses centralized computing equipment with a 10GB connection, all connected at one site and storage is provided to a SAN through fiber channel.

It is handled as Windows server 2016-2019 and Redhat operating system.

11 ANNEX A of the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM 3 It is requested that in order not to limit participation, other brands with the same or better characteristics could be listed and offered.

The brands listed are for reference and all equipment and software should meet or exceed the specifications listed but may be any brand.

12 Will the preventive maintenance schedule run during business hours Monday through Friday from 9 to 6 pm on an agreed date? or should the hours be open?

No, as per PR10392220 24/7 remote technical support via internet, email, or phone with response time of four (4) hours or less after the incident is reported, is required.