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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-30-2018 564-17-105 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16 2575 Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks Network Contracting Office 16 Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25618R0563 07-13-2018

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JULY 30, 2018 2:00PM (CST)

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A. THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO: JULY 30, 2018

B. SEE ATTACHED RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SONYA D TRENTHAM

CONTRACTING OFFICER

564-17-105 Replace-Monitor UPS in IT Closets Pre-Bid Request for Information (RFI)

RFI 1. Do you need 107 x 1500VA and 13 x 3 kVA? Or 129 x 1500 VA and 16 x 3 kVA? Can you explain what you mean by “spare” at the bottom of the Excel sheet.

Response: The Contractor must furnish and install a total of 150 each 1500kva units including spare units and a total of 16 each 3kva units including spare units. Spare units (quantity determined by COR) must be furnished to the VA but not installed.

RFI 2. Is there a requested back-up time, or should we quote standard units with built-in batteries?

Response: There is no specific back-up time.

RFI 3. Point “k” page 7 says: UPS units will be capable of supporting the following communication protocols for remote monitoring, Modbus Serial, USB Power Summary, HTTP, SNMP, and Telnet. Clearly you’re asking a compatibility with SNMP protocol but do you need the SNMP card itself? Should we quote it separately?

Response: The Contractor must furnish and install UPS units in accordance with the SOW including, but not limited to options and accessories for remote monitoring, recording and reporting live environmental information.

RFI 4. Are 20 Amp power outlets available where you want to place the 1500 VA units, or only 15 Amp outlets? If 20 Amps are available, can we submit a proposal that includes a more capable 2000 VA unit?

Response: Contractor must furnish and install UPS units and plug into existing electrical outlets.

RFI 5. Will the VA provide receptacle for any location where 208V is needed?

Response: The VA will furnish receptacles for any location that requires 208V.

RFI 6. Is there any electrical work required (running new lines to data closets, changing outlet types, etc.)?

Response: No.

RFI 7. Are all locations ready electrically for the new units?

Response: Yes.

RFI 8. Is there any construction work required (installing 2 or 4 post racks, etc.)?

Response: No.

RFI 9. Is there room in the racks for the new units?

Response: Yes.

RFI 10. What is the quantity of 2 post racks?

Response: The Contractor must verify locations and quantities in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 11. What is the quantity of UPS’s going into 2 post racks?

Response: The Contractor must verify locations and quantities in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 12. Do you want center mount or flush mount for the in UPS’s in two post racks?

Response: Center mount for the in UPS’s in two post racks.

RFI 13. What is the quantity of 4 post racks?

Response: The Contractor must verify locations and quantities in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 14. What is the quantity of UPS’s going into 4 post racks?

Response: The Contractor must verify locations and quantities in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 15. What units are coming out? Are they like units to the ones going in?

Response: The units coming out are multiple makes/models/sizes. The new units may or may not be a direct replacement of like units.

RFI 16. What outputs are needed for the new units? (quantity and type). Or are these all connecting to PDU’s making the outputs irrelevant?

Response: Outputs must be in accordance with the UPS units specified in the SOW.

RFI 17. Are there any specific requirement for the UPS’s except those mentioned on page 7 of the solicitation?

Response: UPS Units must be in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 18. When can work be performed? During work hours? After hours?

Response: Work hours must be in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 19. Who will be responsible for downing the current network and bringing it back up again?

Response: The VA will be responsible for taking down and bringing back up the network.

RFI 20. Is there a minimum or maximum number of units to be swapped out per day/night?

Response: No.

RFI 21. Does the VA have any preferred brands or brands it will not consider?

Response: UPS Units must be in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 22. Can we ship the new units directly to the VA or do we need to deliver them as needed to the various sites?

Response: The Contractor must furnish UPS units as needed to various sites.

RFI 23. Do you have a loading dock available for use?

Response: There is a loading dock available at the VA main campus Building 2.

RFI 24. Are there facilities to dispose of the packing material for the new units?

Response: The Contractor’s disposal must be in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 25. As discussed at site visit, have all the switches been replaced in closets?

Response: Yes.

RFI 26. As discussed at site visit, are we to now provide and install equipment at Springfield and Joplin locations?

Response: The Contractor must furnish and install UPS units at Springfield and furnish UPS units to VA for Joplin.

RFI 27. We would like to request the CAD drawings in addition to the pdf drawings that were put on FBO, as the spec booklet mentions we need to provide as built drawings.

Response: If available, then the VA will furnish CAD drawings but not guarantee accuracy.

RFI 28. Just to verify, does the equipment need to comply with Buy American?

Response: The Contractor must furnish materials and equipment in accordance with the Buy American Act.

RFI 29. Are all UPSs to be 120V or are any 208V?

Response: The UPS Units must be in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 30. Will the person assisting with the software install be required to have any specific certifications i.e.( C++)?

Response: The software installation and setup must be in accordance with the SOW.

RFI 31. Is iUPSGuard by GE an approved software to be used on VA networks?

Response: The Contractor must furnish and install UPS monitoring and control software in accordance with the SOW.

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