1462 NBSFS IDS Questions and Answers.pdf

Question Answer How old is the facility? The building was built in 1968 How much square footage is in the facility? Room is 400 sq ft - building is How stable is the power? Very Stable Is there a dropped ceiling in all areas of installation? Yes What type of walls are there in the perimeter areas? Reinforced Concrete - 12 inch thick

Do we need to drill between the walls to run cable infrastructure? No. Supplied 3/4 EMT with hole in concrete walls

Do we need to use conduit? If yes, what do you estimate the total conduit footage will be? Yes - Approx 200 ft of conduit Are the door frames metal and concrete filled? Yes

Please provide a comprehensive list of quantities of all IDS items needed to include model # (e.g. total number of motion sensors, glass break etc?) per location.

2 Level BMS/Motion on door. 360 Motion detector in the Room, level 2 access control. IAW ICD/IC 705 chapter 7, A, 2(d).

Do you currently have existing IDS Sensors in your doors? Please specify which doors. No What is the manufacturer of the existing IDS system? Vindicator

Will we be able to reuse the existing cable? If so, what type of cable is there currently?

No IDS cables are located in that area. Pug 8/20- 120 Volt - stand-alone breaker is supplied in the space

Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid? Drop ceiling with wire supports. Roof is concrete.

Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings? No

Can existing wiring be utilized?

No IDS cables are located in that area. Pug 8/20- 120 Volt - stand-alone breaker is supplied in the space

Is a "UPS" required? If so what time/power duration is required? Requirements are listed in the SOO.

Are "or equal" equipment substitutions allowed? No, Vindicator IDS is the System Operational System

Is "Plenum Wire" acceptable?

No knowledge on the Low Volts of IDS operation - Refer to AO for approval.

Is "after-hours access" for said work, available to contractor at no add'l cost to the Gov't?

Can be worked if the security escort procedures are followed (i.e.

clearances, escort requirement, etc.)

What is the height of the exterior cameras? (if any) None in room

Please provide a list of equipment and part # that are to be installed

2 Level BMS/Motion on door. 360 Motion detector in the Room, level 2 access control. IAW ICD/IC 705 chapter 7, A, 2(d).

Are there pipe chases between floors? No

What is the range of the budge for this project, and is it already appropriated? No Range will be provided. Funds are appropriated.

Because of the high cost of the parts can we bill when parts arrive on site, or in the alternative are progress payments allowed? No

How many feet of new wire will have to be run?

Roughly 200 ft of Fiber to Bdoc. 20-30 ft of Supply Voltage to Door

What kind of cipher lock and quantities are required e.g. X-10 10K panic w/2740B & #2 strike type 4. PN LKM10KP2740S2 Please post the sign in sheet and Q&As from the site visit. The Q&As from the site visit will be posted Please post the drawings and the key for the drawings. This is CUI and will be released to the winning contractor.

Given the contract structure with CLIN 1 (Design Phase) and Option CLIN 2 (Installation Phase), would the government allow payment upon completion of CLIN 1, with separate payment for CLIN 2 upon completion?

The contract is set up that each CLIN will be paid separately at completion of work

Additionally, are progress or milestone-based payments permitted within either CLIN? No What is the size of the room that the IDS will be installed in? Please reference the SOO - 19 ½ x 20, ceiling height is 15’5.

Will the system be a stand-alone system or tie into a current system?

Please reference the SOO - It will tie into BDOC for alarm monitoring

Is there a power panel in the room?

No, there is an overhead junction box that is 120V. There will be a need to be a separate circuit from the IDS

How do we attach all required equipment?

Everything will need to be surface mounted, no drilling. All specifics are given in the SOO.

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How far apart are the studs in the room? 16 in to center - metal studs

Will the door be replaced?

The lock will need to be coordinated with the contractor who is awarded the door work. Lock specifications are in the SOO

Is there a furniture plan for the room, so we can see where the panel should go? No furniture plan Is there conduit running from the SCIF to BDOC already? Scale in SOO and room identified How far would it be run conduit from room to BDOC? Rooms are approx. 300-400 feet apart

Where is the switch/data rack for the Vindicator system located that would need to be tied into? NCC room What is the length of the fiber cable needed? Rooms are approx. 300-400 feet apart Is it a card cage or data rack? Data rack RF shielding, exception for an RF rated door? RF shielded by Rfoil. AO approved Supplies including Door.

DO you require PITCO prior to installation to ensure everything works?

NBSFS does not require a PITCO. SOO is for a working IDS/ACS risk is assumed on contractor to supply operational equipment.

How many people will need to be trained? Personnel

Are you expecting a UL2050 certificate for the installation?

The installer will be UL 2050 certified. Proof of certification is required.

Is there monitoring at a separate location or just BDOC? BDOC. (One located in the SCIF when work is completed)

Who is providing escorts?

Answered in the SOO the contractor is responsible for providing the escort officials.

What level of clearance will the escorts need? Secret

Please furnish copies of:

Non-nuclear configuration management (CMD) equipment approval list - AFLCMC/HBU and the DAFI 31-101

These documents are CUI and will be released to the winning contractor.

Escorts:

a. Please provide the Section 01 80 00, NBSFS Security Requirement language that defines “Escort Official” for Building 110, including required status (Gov/contractor), training/briefings under DAFI 31-101, ratio (escorts to workers), and any hour/area restrictions.

b. Please confirm the minimum eligibility for an escort official (e.g., U.S. citizen, background check, specific clearance such as SECRET) and what badge/PIN or door control privileges escort officials will be granted within the controlled space.

c. Please confirm the badging process, required documents, and whether the “=10 business days” credential lead time applies to escorts as well as other workers.

d. Please confirm whether a DD 254 will be issued for this effort. Is a facility clearance (FCL) required and at what level? Do installation personnel require additional clearance eligibility, if so, at what level?

e. To support our Resource Allocation Plan due shortly after award, please confirm expected escort on-base training/briefing schedules.

f. While the SOO assigns escorting to the contractor, please identify any cases where the Government augments or provides escorting (e.g., after-hours, specific rooms, emergency conditions) or will approve an alternate escort plan.

Escorts will require to have a secret (in scope) clearance to conduct their duties (note: if workers have a valid/in scope security clearance) an escort in not needed. Escorts will have PIN access to the work area. All badge requests shall be received ten (10) days in advance prior to starting work for badge processing. One (1) Escort to five (5) personnel is required (max allowed). Training requirements will be conducted 5 days prior to start of contract. No DD Form 254 is required. No Government personnel will be required to assist in escorting procedures (contractor responsibility) at any time during this contract.

Bid Instructions:

a. Is an itemized Bill of Materials (BOM) with vendor quotes for each item required to be submitted with our bid?

All electronic equipment will need to be submitted to NBSFS with the Description, Manufacturer, Model, and Serial Number for Ingress approval.

UL 2050:

a. The SOO states the IDS/ACS shall “adhere to UL 2050… and be designed for a UL 2050 certified installer to install the design IAW identified standards.” Please confirm that the installing company must hold a current UL 2050 Listing (UL category code CRZH- National Industrial Security Systems Installation/Service) covering the New Boston Space Force Station project location at the time of installation.

b. Please confirm whether issuance of a UL 2050 National Industrial Security Systems certificate at acceptance is required, or whether compliance with UL 2050 (Extent 3) and the specified NIST 128-bit encryption satisfies the requirement for this IC/USG-run SCIF monitored by the BDOC.

c. If a UL certificate is required, confirm whether the monitoring station must be UL-listed (CRZM) or if the government BDOC meeting UL 2050 monitoring requirements is acceptable for this project. Yes, must hold current UL 2050 certification

Penetration and Encryption for Exterior Reader/keypad

a. During the site survey, we did not observe existing penetrations near the door to route power/communications to an exterior-mounted keypad/card reader (at the main door). The SOO prohibits new penetrations to the exterior structure and identifies existing exterior J-boxes with ¾" passthroughs to interior J-boxes for power and communications; interior work must be surface-mounted EMT with dielectric couplings, and set screws shall not be used. Please confirm the Government’s preferred approach:

1. Authorize use of the existing ¾" passthrough J-boxes for communications to route power/signal circuits to an exterior keypad/card reader near the door; or

2. Do not authorize any new penetrations; mount the reader/keypad on the secure (interior) side; or

3. Authorize the installation of a new penetration (RF/STC-rated) at the door location and require the contractor to rehabilitate the rehabilitate the shielded/rated partition (patching, re-bonding/welding, seal continuity, penetration collars) to maintain envelope performance and submit details for AO approval.

b. If an exterior reader is required, confirm the exterior card reader communications as “system data transmitted… to and from equipment located outside the SCIF” and require FIPS AES-certified encrypted lines and sealed ferrous conveyance, consistent with the SOO. CE reccommends # 1 Approach if approved by AO .

In support of the IDS/ACS effort for the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) at New Boston Space Force Station, we respectfully request confirmation and clarification on the following design and installation considerations. These items are critical to ensuring compliance with UL 2050, ICD/ICS 705, DAFI 31-101, and the Statement of Objectives:

Confirm door hardware supports Balanced Magnetic Switches (BMS). Yes door can support BMS - 8-26 pug

Determine sensor zoning (perimeter, interior, ceiling plenum, etc.). Interior

Identify optimal positions for motion, glass-break, seismic, and tamper sensors.

No glass break or seismic sensors. Tamper switches need to be located on the BMS/Motion/PIR devices.

Confirm proximity to power and data connections. Power is availible

Does the building have an existing generator or building UPS available to connect the IDS to for the required 24-hour backup? Answered in the SOO that they are not an option.

For IDS, does the SSO prefer PIR coverage limited to openings, or complete PIR sensor coverage throughout the space?

PIR need to cover the BMS per DAFI requirements and 360 motion located in the middle of the room.

Should the access control system issue dedicated ID badges, or will users rely solely on CACs at card readers? Restricted Area Badges (AF Form 1199/Automated) will be used

Will the SCIF be managed by a single organization/SSO, or multiple organizations with distinct SSOs? Single SSO