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Questions and Answers Cam-Dex requests the following information:

1. All available information on the make, model, and capacity of the current VMS (Video Management System)

0. Is it the expectation of the VA that the new cameras be IP network cameras?

YES

0. Are the existing cameras in the VA IP network cameras or analog cameras? (or a combination) Network Cameras

0. Are there 33 available ports to facilitate the integration of the new cameras?

Yes

2. Or will devices be needed to add the additional inputs?

No additional devices will be needed

0. Does the current security station have sufficient viewing capacity to incorporate an additional 33 cameras?

3. Or will additional viewing monitors be required?

No additional viewing monitors will be required.

1. What brand(s) of security camera are currently in place throughout the Medical Center?

Vivo Tech and Avigilon

1. Is there a preference that the new cameras be from the same manufacturer(s)?

Although Vivo Tech is referenced in the SOW, Alternatives can be utilized as long as they are compatible with our Digifort system, meet all security requirements regarding components used to manufacture and also at a minimum meet the specifications of the VivoTech cameras that are referenced.

1. The bid specifies that client stations be added to the Pharmacy and Logistics areas.

2. Should the Pharmacy client station ONLY view the new cameras installed in the pharmacy area?

All security cameras, however, a specialized view in the Digifort System is required to only allow them to view designated cameras that are in pharmacy. Some of these cameras will be part of the 33 and others will be existing.

2. Should the Logistics client station ONLY view the 33 cameras being installed or a subset of them?

All security cameras, however, a specialized view in the Digifort System is required to only allow them to view designated cameras that are in logistics. Some of these cameras will be part of the 33 and others will be existing.

1. Or should it be able to view ALL security cameras?

See above

1. The bid specifies “software modules” – Are more details available?

These modules are only available through Digifort.

1. The bid states that the new cameras will be purposed with patient tracking

4. Does this require that system analytics be activated on these cameras?

Not at this time.

4. Are there specific analytic programs that are going to be required?

Not at this time.

1. There is no listed training requirement for VA security personnel on the new devices

5. Should training hours be added into the requirement?

No training is needed.