36C24423Q1192 0001_1.docx

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Amendment to 36C24423Q1192 RFI Responses

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4

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Contract Specialist Angelamarie Scott angelamarie.scott@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Special Notice Special Notice

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24423Q1192

X X X December 7, 2023 12:00 PM

This amendment is to incorporate RFI Questions to this solicitation.

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Solicitation 36C24423Q1192 Amendment 0001

1. Question: Version Clarification - OnGuard version & LNVR version?

Answer: 8.0

2. Separate security network or on VA production network?

Answer: Stand-alone system

3. Will remote access to Lenel system be provided when needed?

Answer: No remote access will be provided

4. How many Client Workstations are there?

Answer: 2 Client Workstations

5. Has the VA determined their existing server and workstations are properly configured to run the latest version of Lenel software as stated is a requirement in the PWS? If not, which is quite common, what contracting vehicle will be afforded the contractor to supply upgraded computer hardware?

Answer: Confirmed latest version that works with the current system. 8.2 is available but is not needed.

6. Are there any Integrations with other software on site?

Answer: Avigilon

7. Are there any Custom Solutions running on the software? – typically these have been paid for by the VA and created/installed by Lenel.

Answer: No

8. Will our staff be provided near to building parking access and badge access to move about the building to perform services as needed? Or will we be required to have an escort when inside building?

Answer: Parking available. Escort needed at all times.

9. Has the VA Lenel System Administrator of the software been trained and certified through the Lenel training process? If not, what training has the VA Lenel Systems Administrator had?

Answer: Yes, trained and certified.

10. Who owns the Lenel system; IT or Police or other?

Answer: Police

11. There does not appear to be any preventative maintenance requirements for the hardware, just the monthly care and updating of the software. Please confirm that is correct and there are no PM requirements for all the cameras or card readers doors etc?

Answer: No PM requirements.

12. Is a lift required to access any of the exterior cameras? If yes, does the VA provide a lift?

Answer: No. Vendor provides bucket truck.

13. How many NVR Servers are part of the system?

Answer: 4 NVR Servers

14. Total cameras in system vs licensed?

Answer: Total number of cameras is 427. All cameras are licensed.

15. Total readers in system vs licensed?

Answer: Total number of readers is 560. All readers are licensed.

16. Can the VA confirm that there are no products connected to the Lenel systems that are in violation of the NDAA in terms of materials sourced from select US Gov banned entities?

Answer: No product violations.

17. Will the government please provide an average number, or expected average number, of maintenance support requests per month?

Answer: This requirement is going to be awarded as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity because the average is unknown. An educated guess may be 4 requests per month – 32 hours, but this is not contractual and is again a guestimate.

18. Will the government please provide an average number, or expected average number, of emergency service calls per month?

Answer: This requirement is going to be awarded as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity because the average is unknown. An educated guess may be 4 requests per year, but this is not contractual and is again a guestimate.

19. Will the government please advise where to include costs associated with administration of maintenance requests, travel charges, or other indirect costs not directly associated with troubleshooting and repair of devices?

Answer: These costs should be inclusive to the individual request.

20. Is there a current service provider maintaining the Lenel system? If so, will the government please provide information of the current service provider including contract number?

Answer: Tri-M is the current Security vendor. There is no active service contract with Tri-M.

21. Will the government please confirm that the Lenel SSA is up to date?

Answer: Expired 05/31/23

22. Will the government please provide the last date of service for the Lenel system?

Answer: 05/31/23

23. Will the government provide a computer for the technician to use for programming and service on the system?

Answer: No computer will be provided.

24. Do technicians require any clearances?

Answer: No, only Lenel certification.

25. Would it be possible to find out what version of OnGuard the customer is on please?

Answer: OnGuard Version is 8.0

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