Contractor Questions and Answers.docx

Contractor Questions & Answers:

1. Generally speaking, we expect for your low voltage contractor to run ethernet cables to the locations that we specify with our design, is this correct in this case?

Answer: The Wilkes Barre VAMC already uses a Coax CATV digital distribution system. The contractor shall provide the cable input to the system.

2. Do you have a specific OEM that you prefer that your network uses?

Answer: No.

3. Do you have specific areas of needed coverage or are you looking for full coverage of all areas? This would all areas indoor public areas, treatment areas, residential areas, and outdoor areas.

Answer: The Wilkes Barre VAMC already uses a Coax CATV digital distribution system. The contractor shall provide the cable input to the system.

4. Will our network need to support wired devices?

Answer: No

5. Do you intend to provide racks, or should we plan on providing our own locking cabinets?

Answer: Yes, the contractor should plan on providing their own racks.

6. Who is the incumbent?

Answer: Service Electric Cable TV Inc.

7. Currently all TV’s are connected and receiving services?

Answer: Yes

8. Currently a coax infrastructure supporting your TV’s ? (like most VA facilities)

Answer: Yes

9. Do you have space in the MDF Main comms room for a 4’x2’.5” rack?

Answer: Yes

10. Is there access to the roof for a non-penetrating satellite mount and antenna?

Answer: No

11. Is there a route from the roof to the comms room to connect to our headend?

Answer: Yes, there are multiple paths from the roof tops into the basement. The contractor is responsible to run any cabling/fiber related to new service and must properly secure new cabling/fiber, fire stop penetrations, and weather proof any exterior penetrations.

12. You have VA informational satellite system in your facility already?

Answer: No

13. Are you willing to have DirecTV as a service provider?

Answer: The service provider must meet the minimum requirements of the Statement of Work.

14. The past performance questioner you want from my current contract POC’s directly to you or can I gather them and send as one document?

Answer: Per the solicitation, the Government will email the POCs with the questionnaire.

15. Are all of the televisions on the distribution network MPEG4 capable? All new televisions have this capability. If you are not aware of the capability of your televisions, please send the model number(s) and we can check.

Answer: Unknown but likely we are mostly compatible.

16. Does the location utilize “The GetWell Network” system?

Answer: We do have “The GetWell Network” and it is currently wired via CAT-6. Without the network connection (cat-6) the “The GetWell Network” TV will function; as a TV via the Coax cable. We are not looking to go wireless or wi-fi as the cable input.