36C25018Q0672-0003001.pdf

Is there any way you can tell us the exact model number for the existing AP’s and the existing controller? We have the serial numbers, per the addendum, but there isn’t a way to look up the model numbers with just that information.

The best information for that was provided with amendment #1.

The link provided as an answer to this question does not seem to work. Can the Government provide a working link to the floor plan information?

Yes. I have attached what was available to this amendment.

Can the Government clarify whether the materials and equipment for the expansions has been purchased and will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) or should the contractor price the equipment into their proposal?

The government will not be providing this equipment. It should be incorporated into the quotation provided for consideration for award.

Can the Government please clarify what type of weekly report deliverables (referred to in the final Q&A question) are required?

Simple usage report.

Evaluation criteria language appears to be missing. Will the government revise?

Evaluation criteria is located in section E.2 in the solicitation.

How would the VA like to distribute passwords to patients?

Postings in patient waiting areas and also displayed on patient messaging boards.

CLIN 0002 does not include POP dates. Should Offerors propose the expansion timeframe while providing transition services, or different dates?

Yes. The government would like to have all quoters provide a time-line for the expansion to be completed and up and running. The POP for the expansion will be finalized when a vendor is selected for award.

What is anticipated date of expansion Notice to Proceed (NTP)?

When the contract is awarded.

Who is the current Internet Service provider at each of the two current locations and what speeds are currently being provided?

CBTS (Cincinnati Bell Telephone Services)

What challenges have the locations faced in the past years with wi-fi performance or other challenges?

Too many users saturating the bandwidth

Who is currently servicing the network?

Local VA OIT

Can the government please provide the maps/floor plans to show existing and desired coverage areas desired for cabling purposes?

Contracting can download the pdf files from the Engineering SharePoint.

All available information has been posted to FBO regarding this. Brian/Shaun, we don’t have a solid square footage number for the expansion correct? Maybe a ballpark?

Roughly 500 square feet per wireless Access Point.

What is the location of the Telecom DEMARC (physical address, building #, and room number) for each of the service locations (Main Hospital and Fort Thomas)?

Main Hospital; 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220 – Fourth Floor Data Center Fort Thomas; 1000 S. Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 – Basement Telecom Closet

Is there Cincinnati VAMC-provided fiber interconnect available between the Main Hospital and Fort Thomas?

Yes

Please confirm that Fisher House will be connected to the Main Hospital through a switch located at the Main Hospital. What is the Fisher House address?

Yes

How is the Community Living Center networked to the Main Hospital? Is there a separate switch at the Main Hospital to connect the facility?

Yes. Switch will be in the CLC closet

Where is the Main Distribution Facility (MDF) located (room number) at each campus?

Main Hospital, Basement Telecom Room Fort Thomas, Basement Telecom Closet

What are the room number(s) of the IDF/TRs in each of the serviced buildings at each location?

Multiple closets on each floor. Listed in the excel spreadsheet I provided.

Can we co-locate our equipment in the MDF, IDF, and TRs?

Yes

Is rack space available in the MDF, IDF, and TRs?

Yes

Is electrical power available in the MDF, IDF, and TRs?

Yes

Is space available in all risers between floors in all buildings?

Yes

Is sufficient space available in cable ways and trays for cable distribution (if needed) throughout the buildings and between floors?

Yes

Is there a cabling type requirement or preference (e.g. Cat 6 or Cat6e)?

Cat 6e

Is Plenum cabling required?

Yes

Is FIPS-140-2 hardware required?

No

Is any exterior coverage required?

No

Is content filtering required?

Yes

Can Contractor perform all work during normal business hours?

Will containment (HEPA) carts be required in any areas?

No

Is there any asbestos in the bldgs?

No

What are the model numbers of the Access Points?

Unknown

Does all GFE have current licenses and if so what is the expiration date of the licenses?

No

Will Cincinnati VAMC maintain hardware and software licensing for the duration of this base and option years?