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OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C24822Q1769 09-07-2022

Jessica Kiser 407-646-4005 09-09-2022

16:00 EDT

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

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561621

$22 Million

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36C675

Department of Veterans Affairs Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way

Orlando Fl 32827

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5429

See CONTINUATION Page

Solicitation for CCTV Cameras and Servers for Lake Nona Orlando VA Healthcare System and Viera Outpatient Clinic, Florida.

Reference section B.2 to quote items.

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36C24822Q1769

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE/ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.5 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

C.3 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

C.4 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2018)

C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.6 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (OCT 2019)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: 36C248- Contracting Officer: Christopher Bany, Christopher.Bany@va.gov Contract Specialist: Jessica Kiser, Jessica.Kiser@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or [] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon receipt by VA warehouse.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

5. FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Contractors are required to submit payment requests in electronic form in accordance with the submission instructions below.

TUNGSTEN ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION

FSC e-INVOICE PROGRAM THRU AUSTIN PORTAL

FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION FOR AUSTIN PAYMENTS

a. Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/mw-vyybjybv2kx-y/Christopher.Bany@va.gov https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/mw-vyybjybv2kx-y/Jessica.Kiser@va.gov https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below.

1. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

2. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the

Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org)

b. Vendor e-invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below.

1. Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

2. Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

3. FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

4. FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ http://www.x12.org/ mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE/ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0.00

Cameras and Servers for Lake Nona

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NONE

0001AA

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Enhanced Core Media Gateway (CMG), Windows Server

2019 Standard, dual 550W Pwr supplies, Intel Xeon Silver processor, 64GB ECC RAM, two 1GbE NIC's, two 10GbE SFP+ ports, iDRAC, VXCMG2-NSVR

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

LAKE NONA

0001AB

Brand or equal: E-Series VxStorage, Windows Server 2019,32GB RAM, Intel Xeon Silver (x2),1GbE NIC (x4),10GbE SFP+ (x2),iDRAC,redundant power, RAID 6,288TB raw,238TB effective, 100

CH LIC, 100 1YR SUP, VXS2B-E288-N16S

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AC

Brand or equal: Enhanced Outdoor Dome 3 Megapixel, 2.8-8 CLR SF, IME338-1ERS Sarix PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AD

121.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Infrared Indoor Dome, with Microphone,3 Megapixel, IMP331-1IRS, SARIX PRO 3

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AE

120.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or Equal: Infrared Environment Dome, 3 Megapixel, IMP331-

1ERS,SARIX PRO 3

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AF

49.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or Equal: Indoor Dome, with Microphone, 3 Megapixel, IMP331-

1IS SARIX PRO 3

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AG

9.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Enhanced Network Box Camera, 3 Megapixel, Wide

Dynamic Range, Intelligent CS-Mount, IXE33 Sarix PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AH

57.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Spectra Professional 2 series 2 Megapixel Outdoor

Network Dome Camera with Heater and Blower Clear Dome IP, Low Light 30X Environmental Pendant White, Clear bubble, P2230L-EW1 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AJ

2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Spectra Professional 2 series 2 Megapixel Outdoor

Network IP Camera, Low Light 30X Indoor in-ceiling White, smoked bubble, P2230L-FW0 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AK

Brand or equal: Ethernet Switch - Manageable - 3 Layer Supported -

Modular - Optical Fiber - Desktop C9300X-12Y-A 12 Port Switch PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NONE

0001AL

Brand or equal: Switch - 24 ports - rack-mountable, C9300X-24Y-A

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0001AM

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Install, configuration, testing, support

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0.00

Cameras and Servers for Viera OPC

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and

0002AA

Brand or equal: E-Series VxStorage, Windows Server 2019,32GB RAM, Intel Xeon Silver (x2),1GbE NIC (x4),10GbE SFP+ (x2),iDRAC,redundant power, RAID 6,288TB raw,238TB effective, 100

CH LIC, 100 1YR SUP, VXS2B-E288-N16S

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

LAKE VIERA

0002AB

35.00 EA __________________ __________________

Software Licensing: Aggregation Licenses, U1-AGG-1P

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AC

6.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Ethernet Switch: Catalyst 9300 Model C9300L-48P-4G-A

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AD

12.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: 1100W AC CONFIG 1 SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY, PWR-C1-1100WAC/2 Power Supply for Switch PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AE

8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Smart-UPS, Line Interactive, 3kVA, Rackmount 2U, 120V, 6x NEMA 5-15R, NEMA 5-20R outlets, SmartSlot, AVR, LCD, SMT3000RMUS

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AF

4.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: 2 Megapixel Outdoor Spectra Pro Infrared Series Network

Internet Protocol Camera, 30x Lens, SP PRO 2M LL 30X IR ENV PDNT

SR GRY ,P2230L-ESR

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AG

Brand or equal: Wall mount spectra, 34 kg Light gray polyester powder coat, Type: Mount, Placement supported: Universal, IWMSR PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AH

Brand or equal: Switching Power Supply, 48 VDC 5A, 4 Ch PoE

Application, ECPS-48VDC-5A PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AJ

9.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Sarix Multi Pro 15MP 3 Imager 2.8mm 270° Camera, IMD15127

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NONE

0002AK

Brand or equal: Sarix Multi Pro 20MP 4 Imager 2.8mm 360° Camera, IMD20136

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AL

17.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Surface Mount Adaptor, IMD1SPLD Pelco

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AM

Brand or equal: Outdoor Pendant Mount Adaptor, IMD1PMT

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AN

Brand or equal: Wall Mount Adaptor, WLMT1001

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AP

3.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Adapter 1,5 inch Female to Female, NPTA1001

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AQ

Brand or equal: Adapter, corner mount, CRNMT1001

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AR

Brand or equal: Optional Infrared Illuminator, IMD1IR PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AS

Brand or equal: Sarix Multi Pro 12 MP 4 Imager 2.8mm 360° Camera, IMD12136

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AT

Brand or equal: In ceiling Adaptor for Sarix Multi Pro, IMD1INC

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AU

2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: 12 Megapixel Fisheye Environmental built-in infrared

Mount IP, IMF122-1ERS PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AV

105.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Infrared Indoor Dome, with Microphone,3 Megapixel, IMP331-1IRS

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AW

18.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: Indoor Wall Mount, WMVE-SW

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AX

87.00 EA __________________ __________________

Brand or equal: In-Celling Mount, IMP31CM1E

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except

Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NONE

0002AY

Cabling and other MISC supplies

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

0002AZ

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Remove old, install new, configure, test

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001AA-

0001AM

SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827

USA

As shown in Section B.2

120 Days ARO

MARK

FOR:

To Be Determined

0002AA-

0002AZ

SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Viera Outpatient Clinic 2900 Veterans Way Viera, FL 32940

USA

As shown in Section B.2

120 Days ARO

MARK

FOR:

To Be Determined

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 General Information

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8, requires Closed-Circuit Television Camera (CCTV), Network Servers and other supporting equipment for the VA Police Physical Security Department in Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) in Orlando, Florida and Viera Outpatient Clinic (OPC) in Viera, Florida.

2.0 General Requirements

The Vendor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, installation and supervision necessary to satisfy the requirement.

The Vendor shall provide brand name or equal Pelco VideoXpert Enterprise Video Management System, Closed-Circuit Television Camera (CCTV), Network Servers and other supporting equipment.

a) The vendor shall provide additional storage server(s) and an additional control server.

i. Storage shall be sufficient for 30 days of 24 hour 7 days a week video with the cameras set to 30 frames per second at the replacement cameras maximum resolution settings.

ii. The vendor shall inspect the existing cameras.

b) The vendor shall replace cameras that are beyond end of life and/or not capable of 1080P resolution at both locations.

c) The vendor shall evaluate existing camera locations and provide recommendations (if applicable) of correct placement of new cameras.

d) Reference Section D for existing models of equipment in place.

e) Vendor shall provide a certified Pelco VideoXpert Enterprise technician to provide the work on the current system installed at both facility (OVAHCS and Viera OPC).

f) The vendor shall provide a proposed timeline plan to transition from old equipment to the new equipment including installation and implementation timelines.

2.1 Salient Characteristics and Equipment

The following items require replacement and/or installation. The OVACHS requires a brand name or equal products to be compatible with Pelco VideoXpert Enterprise Video Management System at both locations.

2.2 Lake Nona (OVAHCS)

A. One (1) VideoXpert Storage Server E-Series Windows Server with 288 TB storage.

B. One (1) Enhanced Core Media Gateway (CMG) VXCMG2-NSVR or better.

C. Suggested Network Cameras:

1. 1 Each, Part Number: IME338-1ERS –Enhanced Network Camera, Outdoor Dome, 2.9x optical zoom, Maximum focal length: 8mm, Minimum focal length 2.80mm, 3 Megapixel or better,

2. 121 Each, Part Number: IMP331-1IRS - SARIX PRO Indoor 3 IR Dome, 3 Megapixel, Microphone, 2.8-12mm Lens

3. 120 Each, IMP331-1ERS - SARIX PRO 3 IR ENV DOME, 3MP

4. 49 Each, IMP331-1IS - SARIX PRO 3 IND DOME MIC,3MP

5. 9 Each, IXE33-US - SARIX ENH BOX 3MP ICS WDR NLYTX RD US

6. 57 Each, P2230L-EW1 - Spectra Professional 2 series 2M Low Light 30X Environmental

Pendant White, Clear bubble.

7. 2 Each P2230L-FW0 - Spectra Professional 2 series 2M Low Light 30X Indoor in-ceiling

White, smoked bubble.

8. Vendor shall install cabling, parapet roof mounts and cameras to replace cameras located on the sides of the Domiciliary and Central Energy Plant buildings that are not accessible via the roof.

a. 3 Each Domiciliary

b. 2 Each Central Energy Plant

c. Contractor shall seal penetration points.

9. The total amount is 359 cameras.

2.3 Viera OPC

A. Add One Each, VXS2B-E288-N16S E-Series VxStorage, Windows Server, or E-series servers compatible with system.

B. 35 Each, U1-AGG-1P Aggregation Licenses.

C. 6 Each, Ethernet Switch Cisco Catalyst 48 port switches, model C9300l-48P-4G-A D. 3 Each, 1100W AC CONFIG 1 SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY, PWR-C1-1100WAC/2

Power Supply for Switch E. 8 Each, SMT3000RMUS APC 3kVA rackmount 2U battery backups.

F. Suggested Cameras and parts:

1. 4 Each, P2230L-ESR SP PRO 2M LL 30X IR ENV PDNT SR GRY

2. 4 Each, IWMSR Wall mount spectra, 34 kg Light gray polyester powder coat IWM-SR.

Type: Mount, Placement supported: Universal, Maximum weight capacity: 34 kg.

3. 4 Each, ECPS-48VDC-5A Pelco ECPS-48VDC-5A EC 48VDC 5A Power Supply for 4

Ch PoE Application

4. 9 Each, IMD15127 SARIX Multi Pro 15MP 3 Imager 2.8mm 270° Camera

5. 8 Each, IMD20136 SARIX Multi Pro 20MP 4 Imager 2.8mm 360° Camera

6. 17 Each, IMD1SPLD Surface Mount Adaptor

7. 17 Each, IMD1PMT Outdoor Pendant Mount Adaptor

8. 4 Each, WLMT1001 Wall Mount Adaptor

9. 3 Each, NPTA1001 Adapter 1,5 inch Female to Female

10. 8 Each, CRNMT1001 Adapter, corner mount

11. 17 Each, IMD1IR Optional IR Illuminator

12. 6 Each, IMD12136 SARIX MULTI PRO 12MP 4IMGR 2.8

13. 6 Each, IMD1INC INCEILNG ADPTR FOR SARIX MULT

14. 2 Each, IMF1221ERS 12MP Fisheye Env built In IR Mount IP

15. 105 Each, IMP331-1IRS SARIX PRO 3 IR IND DOME MIC,3MP

16. 18 Each, WMVE-SW Indoor Wall Mount

17. 87 Each, IMP31CM1E In-Celling Mount

18. Site has mostly analog cameras, new Cat 6A ethernet cabling shall be pulled where analog cabling was used.

19. Cable shall be red in color.

2.4 Existing Cameras in Viera Police Operations:

A. Cameras shall be terminated in an OI&T network closet.

2.5 VXPro systems shall remain in place for 31 days to allow “aging” of the old video footage. After 31 says these devices shall be recovered and delivered to the program manager or designee at Lake Nona.

2.6 The vendor shall notify the program manager of alternative equipment when a different device gives better coverage for the existing location, a better solution is available or the suggested equipment may cause severe delay.

2.7 The vendor shall notify the program manager for possible alternative locations if moving a camera would result in better coverage, including if a different camera model is needed, when minimal effort is needed to change the location. (For example, move to a different ceiling tile location).

2.8 The vendor shall assess and notify program managers surge/lightning protection is required on exterior cameras or if other installation deficiencies are found at existing locations.

2.9 The OVACHS will have the final approval of replacement and changes to new location of the cameras.

2.10 The vendor shall:

A. Assess the current camera placement and model to confirm if the cameras suggested above (iii) is the best fit for the replacement in order to provide a recommendation of the best camera model replacement with the location where the camera shall be installed within 60 days from award.

B. Provide a timeline from assessment to installation of cameras, including the long lead time of the manufacturing of equipment.

C. Identify cameras with long lead times and provide alternate solutions for those cameras.

D. Notify the program managers of any equipment availability delays impacting the timeline within one (1) business day of being made aware of the delay.

E. Confirm Pelco Technical support to address any issues during the replacement process.

F. Update all software and firmware to the most current, stable, approved version for all servers and cameras connected to the Lake Nona Enterprise system including all connected VxPro systems and associated cameras.

G. Confirm the servers are configured correctly (confirm storage drive and all settings).

H. Add the storage server to the existing recorders in the enterprise system.

I. Ensure the storage configuration and naming convention in the recording pools match existing devices so they can be easily identified.

J. Configure a storage server as a “Failover” server for system redundancy in the designated data center.

K. Install and configure the Enhanced Core Media Gateway (CMG) as a “Failover” or equivalent device for system redundancy in the designated data center.

L. Configure camera settings:

i) Point Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras shall have their home point set as directed by the program manager or designee.

ii) Resolution for the cameras shall be set to:

(1) 16:9

(2) Stream 1, maximum camera resolution at 15 frames per second.

(3) Stream 2, setting below maximum camera resolution at 7 frames per second.

(4) Stream 3 (if applicable), setting below stream 2 resolution at 5 frames per second.

(5) Smart Compression shall be set to “low” unless otherwise directed by the program manager.

(6) In the event the camera cannot be set to the above the contractor shall consult with the program manager on the appropriate settings for that camera model.

(7) Confirm cameras are recording after camera replacement and configuration is completed.

(a) Cameras shall record to servers physically located at the corresponding location.

M. Load maps and configure the system to enable the maps functionality in VideoXpert for the Lake

Nona facility and Viera Outpatient Clinic.

N. Conduct all other manufacture recommended and industry best practice actions.

O. Test and Inspection:

i) The contractor shall demonstrate all system components are functioning prior to OVAHCS acceptance.

ii) The contractor shall do a final check of all camera settings and confirm home points with the COR/Alt COR during the demonstration.

P. Scissor lifts and boom lifts will be required to work on some cameras, the contractor shall certify to the VA and assume all responsibility in ensuring their employees are certified to operate lifts and work at heights safely.

Q. The government will not provide lifts or any other equipment for installation.

R. Vendor shall be lift certified in accordance OSHA regulations.

S. Some cameras are over 300 feet from the nearest communications closet and use fiber converters.

These cameras require power that may currently be delivered via inputs available on older cameras. Newer cameras may require Power over Ethernet as their power source. The contractor shall replace existing converters with a solution that allows full functionality of the replacement cameras. All components must meet current federal, GSA and VA requirements.

T. Some cameras are mounted on the sides of buildings and may require special lifts to be accessed for camera replacement or removal.

3.0 Quality Assurance: Vendor shall coordinate with the program manager frequently and inform on installation, issues or concerns during the survey and replacement process.

4.0 Training: Contractor shall provide Pelco certified training to program manager, Dispatch, Leadership and up to 10 VA police officers. The program manager may reduce the amount of people to be trained at their discretion.

5.0 Documentation:

a. The vendor shall document each time contact is made with any part of the system for any reasons such as but not limited to inspections, maintenance, and repair.

b. The vendor shall document “maps” of camera locations with model type and network information and provide to the program manager after the completion of the survey review, when requested and at the end of the replacement project.

c. The vendor shall upload the camera maps to the VideoXpert system.

6.0 Standards: Vendor shall comply with the following standards/details:

a. Pelco Dealer certification or manufacture letter indicating the dealer has the knowledge and skills to complete this upgrade.

b. VA Physical Security requirements (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spclRqmts.asp#PHS).

c. All other Federal, State, Local, OVAHCS, and manufacture requirements.

7.0 Use of Premises and Removal of Debris: The vendor expressly undertakes, either directly or through its subcontractor(s):

a. To perform this contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the operation of any existing activity on the premises or at the location of the work.

b. Follow medical facility policy when parking your vehicle. Only use authorized parking places.

c. To clean up frequently, all refuse, rubbish, scrap materials and debris caused by its operation, to the extent that at all times the site of the work shall present a neat, orderly and workmanlike appearance.

d. Any devices with on board storage shall be turned over to the program manager or designated point of contact (to be determined after award) for disposal.

8.0 Hours of Operation: The OVAHCS Lake Nona facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The contractor shall be responsible for creating a plan to be approved by the program manager and final approval with the Contracting Officer that shall minimize disruption of normal operations between 08:00 am to 4:30 am, Monday through Friday.

Some work may require after normal duty hours with the final approval by the Contracting Officer, as requested by the Program Manager. Vendor shall notify the program manager and the Contracting Officer ten days in advance in writing to request for work outside of normal business hours and/or holiday.

The work will be in some sensitive areas which may require additional escorts to be coordinated by the VA, program manager or point of contact.

Federal Holidays:

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spclRqmts.asp#PHS

Date Holiday

Friday, December 31, 2021* New Year's Day

Monday, January 17 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 21** Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day

Monday, June 20* Juneteenth National Independence Day

Monday, July 4 Independence Day

Monday, September 5 Labor Day

Monday, October 10 Columbus Day

Friday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day

Monday, December 26* Christmas Day

9.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the following locations:

A. Lake Nona Medical Center, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, Fl 32827 other buildings located at this facility.

B. Viera VA Clinic, 2900 Veterans Way, Melbourne, FL 32940 and other building located at this facility.

10.0 Kick Off Meeting: The prime vendor (s) shall participate in a kickoff meeting within ten (10) days after award, via online. Time and date will be determined by the Contracting officer upon award.

11.0 Warranty: The warranty period starts upon acceptance of the equipment.

The warranty of the equipment shall be provided for one year for parts, equipment and labor.

The vendor agrees to furnish, with no cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and equipment which are found to be defective during the warranty period. The cost of installation and travel of replacement material and parts shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

Warranty Service Calls: Service calls shall be addressed by the next business day. Emergency calls shall be addressed within four hours. If the failed component needs to be ordered, the part should be shipped overnight if the option is available and scheduled for installation as soon as possible after part arrival.

12.0 Security Requirements: Vendor and their staff employees are required to conform to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) security and privacy requirements as described below.

A. Vendor Responsibility: The Vendor will be responsible for ensuring compliance by its employees with the security regulations of VA, VHA and other Government installations or Contractor facilities where work is performed under this Contract. This includes the safekeeping and display of a Government-provided photo ID badge for employees of the Contractor and any subcontractors while these employees are in federally owned or leased property as described in

Section 17, Place of Performance. The Contractor will ensure the security of all VA and VHA property, building ID badges, key cards and standard keys issued to Contractor staff. For employees leaving the project permanently or for an extended period of time, the Contractor will return all badges, property, key cards, parking placards, and keys, etc. the same day the employees leave the project.

B. Background Investigations: VHA’s HCA work environment is considered sensitive but unclassified. VHA is required under the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 “Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” to perform a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) for Contractors. The NACI is a brief form of background investigation that is conducted through the Office of Personnel Management.

This investigation will be conducted for Contractor staff assigned to this Contract. Contractor staff will be required to provide two forms of acceptable identification, provide a current photograph, and be finger-printed. Successful clearance is required for an employee to continue working under this Contract.

1. Per the PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 52.204-9):

i. The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

ii. The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have physical access to a federally-controlled facility or access to a Federal information system.

C. Employees

1. Employee Conduct: Contractor employees shall present a professional appearance at all times and their conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the United States and or the

VA/VHA.

2. Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons: The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the contractor to remove any contractor employee from U.S.

VA/VHA facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under any Contract awarded. The Contracting Officer will provide the contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

3. Conflict of Interest: The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would appear to cause a conflict of interest.

4. Uniforms: The contractor shall require all employees, including supervisors, to wear distinctive uniform clothing for easy identification, and assure that every employee is in uniform no later than the time specified by the COTR, or otherwise no later than ten (10) working days from the date an employee first enters on duty. The uniform shall have the contractor's name, easily identifiable, affixed thereon in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, such as a badge or monogram.

5. Smoking: EMPLOYEES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM SMOKING

ANYWHERE ON VA PROPERTY.

6. Supervision of Employees:

i. The contractor shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures, and for coordinating all portions of the work under the contract except where otherwise specified in the contract documents.

ii. The contractor shall, at all times, enforce strict discipline and good order among the workers on the project, and shall not employ on the work any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the work assigned to him/her.

13.0 Protection of Person and Property:

A. The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the buildings and grounds with the program manager prior to commencing work. Contractor shall protect all items from damage. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the buildings, grounds and furnishings. The Contractor shall repair or replace any items related to buildings or grounds damaged accidentally, or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor, utilizing materials of the same quality, size, grade and color, to match existing work.

B. To ensure that the contractor shall be able to repair or replace any items, components, on the buildings or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor. The Contractor shall communicate with the program manager to resolve all repairs beyond simple surface cleaning. Concurrence of the program manager is required before the Contractor may perform any significant repair work. In all cases, repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade and color to match adjacent existing work.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of the areas in which the work is being performed at all times prior to completion. The Contractor shall maintain accountability and control of any keys provided, and shall return them to the program manager upon completion of the work.

D. Contractor shall provide floor protection while working in all VA facilities. All material handling equipment shall have rubber wheels.

14.0 Jobsite Cleanliness:

A. Contractor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash/debris connected with uncrating and assembling all items installed under this contract.

B. Final Acceptance by the Government will not occur until all installed items have been wiped cleaned and debris/dust connected with installation is removed from the VA site.

C. Recyclable cardboard products shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes, in respective containers. The contractor is responsible for providing trash containers at an offsite facility.

D. Packing materials will not be stored in the buildings for any period exceeding 24 hours.

E. The Contractor shall ensure its personnel eat or drink only in designated areas.

F. Personal trash (food wrappers, drink containers, etc.,) shall be removed from the site on a daily basis by the Contractor.

15.0 Privacy Act:

A. Disclosed Information: Though there is no anticipation of information protected by the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 to be disclosed during the performance of this task, all personnel assigned to this Contract are required to take proper precautions to protect privacy information from disclosure in the case that such disclosures are made.

B. Commitment to Protect Sensitive Information: The Contractor shall not release, publish, or disclose sensitive information to unauthorized personnel, and shall protect such information in accordance with provisions of the following laws and any other pertinent laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of sensitive information: 18 U.S.C. 641 (Criminal Code: Public Money, Property or Records)

16.0 Key Personnel:

A. Program Manager: To be determined upon award.

B. Alternate Program Manager: To be determined upon award.

17.0 Government Furnished Items and Services: Any TO that requires contract personnel to perform work in VA space may include Government Furnished equipment which would be required in order for the contract employee to perform their hired position. This may include, but is not restricted to, computers, desks, office supplies, printers, telephones, scanners, etc. All Government Furnished items are retained by the Government and do not become property of the contractor or any contract employee.

18.0 Applicable Publications, References, Laws, Regulations and Policies:

Damage to Property: Contractor is responsible for any damage done by contractor to Government property during execution of work and will repair at no cost to the Government.

B.5 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

VA INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY/PRIVACY

1. GENERAL

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

2. ACCESS TO VA INFORMATION AND VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS

a. A contractor/subcontractor shall request logical (technical) or physical access to VA information and VA information systems for their employees, subcontractors, and affiliates only to the extent necessary to perform the services specified in the contract, agreement, or task order.

b. All contractors, subcontractors, and third-party servicers and associates working with VA information are subject to the same investigative requirements as those of VA appointees or employees who have access to the same types of information. The level and process of background security investigations for contractors must be in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability and Security Program. The Office for Operations, Security, and Preparedness is responsible for these policies and procedures.

c. Contract personnel who require access to national security programs must have a valid security clearance. National Industrial Security Program (NISP) was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that cleared U.S. defense industry contract personnel safeguard the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or research and development efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not have a Memorandum of Agreement with Defense Security Service (DSS). Verification of a Security Clearance must be processed through the Special Security Officer located in the Planning and National Security Service within the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness.

d. Custom software development and outsourced operations must be located in the U.S. to the maximum extent practical. If such services are proposed to be performed abroad and are not disallowed by other VA policy or mandates, the contractor/subcontractor must state where all non-U.S. services are provided and detail a security plan, deemed to be acceptable by VA, specifically to address mitigation of the resulting problems of communication, control, data protection, and so forth. Location within the U.S.

may be an evaluation factor.

e. The contractor or subcontractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately when an employee working on a VA system or with access to VA information is reassigned or leaves the contractor or subcontractor's employ. The Contracting Officer must also be notified immediately by the contractor or subcontractor prior to an unfriendly termination.

3. VA INFORMATION CUSTODIAL LANGUAGE

a. Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor's rights to use data as described in Rights in Data - General, FAR 52.227-14(d) (1).

b. VA information should not be co-mingled, if possible, with any other data on the contractors/subcontractor's information systems or media storage systems in order to ensure VA requirements related to data protection and media sanitization can be met. If co-mingling must be allowed to meet the requirements of the business need, the contractor must ensure that VA's information is returned to the VA or destroyed in accordance with VA's sanitization requirements. VA reserves the right to conduct onsite inspections of contractor and subcontractor IT resources to ensure data security controls, separation of data and job duties, and destruction/media sanitization procedures are in compliance with VA directive requirements.

c. Prior to termination or completion of this contract, contractor/ subcontractor must not destroy information received from VA, or gathered/ created by the contractor in the course of performing this contract without prior written approval by the VA. Any data destruction done on behalf of VA by a contractor/subcontractor must be done in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements as outlined in VA Directive 6300, Records and Information Management and its Handbook 6300.1 Records Management Procedures, applicable VA Records Control Schedules, and VA Handbook 6500.1, Electronic Media Sanitization. Self-certification by the contractor that the data destruction requirements above have been met must be sent to the VA Contracting Officer within 30 days of termination of the contract.

d. The contractor/subcontractor must receive, gather, store, back up, maintain, use, disclose and dispose of VA information only in compliance with the terms of the contract and applicable Federal and VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies. If Federal or VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies become applicable to the VA information or information systems after execution of the contract, or if NIST issues or updates applicable FIPS or Special Publications (SP) after execution of this contract, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith to implement the information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies in this contract.

e. The contractor/subcontractor shall not make copies of VA information except as authorized and necessary to perform the terms of the agreement or to preserve electronic information stored on contractor/subcontractor electronic storage media for restoration in case any electronic equipment or data used by the contractor/subcontractor needs to be restored to an operating state. If copies are made for restoration purposes, after the restoration is complete, the copies must be appropriately destroyed.

f. If VA determines that the contractor has violated any of the information confidentiality, privacy, and security provisions of the contract, it shall be sufficient grounds for VA to withhold payment to the contractor or third party or terminate the contract for default or terminate for cause under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12.

g. If a VHA contract is terminated for cause, the associated BAA must also be terminated and appropriate actions taken in accordance with VHA Handbook 1600.01, Business Associate Agreements.

Absent an agreement to use or disclose protected health information, there is no business associate relationship.

h. The contractor/subcontractor must store, transport, or transmit VA sensitive information in an encrypted form, using VA-approved encryption tools that are, at a minimum, FIPS 140-2 validated.

i. The contractor/subcontractor's firewall and Web services security controls, if applicable, shall meet or exceed VA's minimum requirements. VA Configuration Guidelines are available upon request.

j. Except for uses and disclosures of VA information authorized by this contract for performance of the contract, the contractor/subcontractor may use and disclose VA information only in two other situations:

(i) in response to a qualifying order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or (ii) with VA's prior written approval. The contractor/subcontractor must refer all requests for, demands for production of, or inquiries about, VA information and information systems to the VA contracting officer for response.

k. Notwithstanding the provision above, the…