36C24822Q0184 0003.pdf

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548-22-109

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

8875 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa FL 33637

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24822Q0184

12-15-2021

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Jan 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST

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New Proposal Due Date is Jan 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM CST

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548-22-109 INSTALL FIBER OPTICS AND SWITCHES FOR

SECURITY CAMERAS Installation of fiber line and switches necessary to hook up cameras that are not currently on the new Network.

Period of Performance is 30 Days after receipt of Notice to Proceed

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA - Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

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Page 2 of SF 30 Project: 548-22-109, Install Fiber Optics and Switches for Security RFQ Number 36C24822Q0184 Amendment 0003

This amendment provides the following information:

The due date for proposals has been changed to January 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST.

Questions and answers for the RFIs are provided below. Included are all those provided under Amendment 0002 and additional questions received not answered under Amendment 0002.

QUESTION 1. Are all cameras already ran?

ANSWER: Yes.

QUESTION 2. Is the fiber already in the building?

ANSWER: There is existing fiber however this project requires the contractor to purchase and install new fiber.

QUESTION 3. Are any cameras connected in the interstitial?

ANSWER: All cameras to be connected to the network within this contract are run to the telecom riser closets.

QUESTION 4. Will the cameras be punched down to the back of the patch panels or connected at the front?

ANSWER: Punched at patch panels.

QUESTION 5. Is there a specific fiber run in the low-voltage trays(interstitial)?

ANSWER: See specifications included in the solicitation.

QUESTION 6. Are we connecting the switches to each other or individually to the Operations Center?

ANSWER: Each switch is to be home run to the server room.

QUESTION 7. Are we to use MM or SM fiber?

ANSWER: See Specification 27 15 00 for more details. MM fiber is to be used.

QUESTION 8. What software is being used for the cameras?

ANSWER: Milestone.

QUESTION 9. After review of the various scope of work and record drawings is it correct that we are to provide minimum 6-strands multimode OM3 plenum fiber optic cabling from each identified IDF within the Scope of Work between BA261A and each IDF?

ANSWER: Correct.

QUESTION 10. Is there any outside plant fiber optic cabling required or is all work to be performed within the Main Hospital Building?

ANSWER: All work within Main Hospital Building.

QUESTION 11. Can you please confirm all existing Corning Fiber Optic Distribution Panels are CCH models?

ANSWER: Can confirm the corning fiber optic distribution panels are CCH models

QUESTION 12. Can you please confirm all Corning Unicam connectors are LC type?

ANSWER: Can confirm the corning Unicam connectors are LC type.

QUESTION 13. Can you please provide the manufacturer and model number of the existing core switch we are to provide similar as?

ANSWER: Netgear Prosafe M5300-28GF3 (they do not have to match exact model. They just need to provide same functionality.)

QUESTION 14. Can you please provide the model number requested for the Netgear 48-port PoE network switches?

ANSWER: Netgear Prosafe GS728TPP (they do not have to match exact model. They just need to provide same functionality.)

QUESTION 15. On #1 diagram that calls out rack and switches, does “No” mean there is no rack, and it needs to be installed or that there is a rack and It a new one does not need to be installed.

ANSWER: Each “No” within the table means that there is existing equipment available to be used in that location. Each “Yes” within the table means the contractor needs to provide that equipment for that location.

QUESTION 16. Is there a count of which closets need Cat6A patch panels? There is significant cost difference between Cat6 and Cat6A.

ANSWER: Existing camera cables that need to be connected are Cat6A. Compatible patch panels must be used or provided by the contractor to facilitate this installation.

QUESTION 17. The diagram calls out 145 total cameras, is that just the cables that are not hooked up or the grand total of the cameras in the hospital?

ANSWER: The 145 count is the cameras that are not hooked up.

QUESTION 18. Scope of work states that all connected and installed cables require certification – please confirm that you require us to test and certify the cables installed by others. If so, how many? This will require unplugging from the camera end. If this is requested, can you please provide info as to how many of these cameras require lifts to access?

Also, if a cable tests bad, who is responsible for fixing it, the original installer, or the new contractor? Were these cables tested and certified when installed and does the VA have test results?

ANSWER: Confirmed, test and certify cables installed by others. The count is 145. Cameras are mounted in ceiling, most ceilings are 9’ high. If a cable tests bad, replacement will be under warranty from the installing contractor. The cables were tested and certified. The VA does have those certifications.

QUESTION 19. The closets that are stacked do not require cable to go through the interstitial, correct?

There are penetrations between the closets directly?

ANSWER: The closets are stacked vertically. The ceiling of one closet is the floor of the closet above. Penetrations exist but some closets may require new penetrations if capacity is not available.

QUESTION 20. Is an armored fiber cable acceptable to be used without innerduct?

ANSWER: Fiber cable needs to be in a raceway per the TIL.

QUESTION 21. Is pre-terminated MTO/MTP fiber cables acceptable?

ANSWER: As long as they are compatible with the required switches and patch enclosures.

QUESTION 22. Division 27 document calls out OM3 Mulitmode cable. Is this correct?

ANSWER: Correct.

QUESTION 23. Is a HEPA cart required in any areas that tile may need to be opened?

ANSWER: Yes.

QUESTION 24. How much battery time is required from UPS?

ANSWER: Minimum 20 minutes.

QUESTION 25. Are any Milestone licenses required? Which version of Milestone is currently being used?

ANSWER: There are currently 150 milestone licenses available to be used and activated for the cameras on this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor to activate the licenses for these cameras when installed. Milestone version is Xprotect Professional+ 2018 R3.

QUESTION 26. Who is responsible for floor penetrations in Interstitial if any are needed?

ANSWER: Contractor is responsible for any necessary penetrations.

QUESTION 27. Who is responsible for potentially bad cameras if they do not come back online after cable is hooked up?

ANSWER: Bad cameras will be the responsibility of the previous installing contractor.

QUESTION 28. Do any cameras require high PoE, 60W or 90W?

ANSWER: Existing cameras are AXIS P3245-V (1080p fixed dome) and AXIS P3245-V Network cameras. Refer to manufacturer’s specifications for more information regarding power requirements.

QUESTION 29. Is there existing electrical outlets in all the locations that require it? If not, who is responsible for installing new electrical outlet?

ANSWER: Contractor is responsible for installing any necessary new power.

QUESTION 30. The drawings show several buildings, the plans mention installation to different floors and does not mention buildings.

ANSWER: All work within Building 1.