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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 04-10-2020 None 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

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80111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

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80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25920Q0286 04-10-2020

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X The purpose of this amendment for solicitation 36C25920Q0286 for DAS Wireless Maintenance Services is:

a. Post the submitted questions with corresponding answers.

b. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Mary Emily Good Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers Solicitation # 36C25920Q0286

1. Are the current cellular and public safety systems operational? Are there any issues or concerns related to the existing systems that need to be addressed during the period of performance? Yes, both systems are operational. Public life safety has a few issues in the past but they have been resolved.

2. SOW 1.1.1.2; also SOW 1.2.4: The frequencies mentioned by the SOW are "Ultra high frequency, and 700/800." Which Wireless Service Providers are supported by the current system? For example, two possible WSPs are Verizon and AT&T. Verizon, ATT, and T-mobile

3. Which UHF frequencies are supported by the current system? 700, 800, 850, 2100

4. SOW 1.1.1.2; also SOW 1.2.4: A bill of materials (BOM) for the existing systems is needed in order to determine the size of each system, number of antennas, remotes, and cabling infrastructure. Could the Government provide this BOM? ECHCS doesn’t have a BOM.

5. If no BOM is available, this vendor respectfully requests any information the Government can provide on the design of the existing systems. This information will help quoters estimate cost of maintenance more accurately.

· The manufacturer and model of the cellular and public safety systems

· The main serial number(s) of the system(s)

· The numbers and types of the signal sources

· The number of antennas

· The number of remotes

· The number of sectors

ECHCS does not have this information document. There are 12 buildings on campus of 1.2 million sq. ft campus. Each building is approximately 6 stories

6. SOW paragraph 1.1.1.2: The VAMC website states that the medical center occupies "a 1.2 million square foot campus, spread over 31 acres." What is the area covered by the existing system? It would be helpful to know the number of buildings covered, the number of floors in each building, and the area of coverage measured in square feet. There are 12 buildings on campus of 1.2 million sq. ft campus. Each building is approximately 6 stories

7. SOW 1.1.1.4: "The Uninterrupted Power supply to the Life Safety DAS is monitored through the fire alarm panel and not specifically monitored under this contract." What are the type(s) of power provided by the UPS to the DAS? For example, three possible power types are: 48 VDC, 110 VAC, and 220 VAC. Believe is it 220 VAC.

8. Will the contractor be responsible for troubleshooting, parts, and labor for the current UPS? No

9. SOW 1.1.2.2 "The contractor will work on all manufacturer warranties for components. The contractor will work with the VA if the component is outside of manufacturer warranty and provide a course of action. What is the warranty / maintenance status of the system? Is there a manufacturer warranty or support contract now in place for the system? Yes, there is a current warranty in place.

10. Will the Government maintain manufacturer coverage for the life of the contract? It will be up to the contractor to call the manufacture and determine if the part is under warranty. If is in not and VA doesn’t have the common parts in stock, a contract modification or follow on contract will be completed.

11. SOW 1.3.1: "The contractor shall work with the VA to determine which spare equipment should be readily available in the event of a failure." Will the Government provide secure storage for parts, tools, and/or supplies at the Medical Center? Yes

12. SOW 1.4.1: "The contractor shall work with the current contract holder Mountain Wireless for transition purposes and establish a transition plan for coverage. A written plan or proposal will be required how monitoring and maintenance will change to avoid any lapse in coverage." This vendor understands that the consultation described here will be performed after contract award. Is this correct? Yes

13. When does the current contract expire? April 19th, 2020

14. Do you have an equipment inventory and/or system design so we can gauge the size of the existing DAS system – or as-built design(s)? We have IB wave drawing that will be provided on award for cellular and public life safety DAS. We have a 1.2 million ft square campus. There is the main equipment in the headend room, and repeaters on every building. (1-13) We currently are expanding cellular equipment into our 3 parking garages.

15. Maintenance history for FY19 One major issue with public life safety DAS communicating with the fire alarm system. Public life safety is more of an issue then cellular DAS.

16. Are there any current DAS performance deficiencies? No

17. Can we get the iBwave Design or design PDF output for both Cellular and PS DAS. Yes, upon award.

18. If iBwave Design is not available, can we get the BOM . Yes, upon award.

19. Can we get the building floor plans: Yes upon award. We have 1.2 million square ft campus, with 13 buildings.

20. Can we add the router with VPN for remote monitoring: Yes

21. Can we use Buildings internet to connect our equipment for remote monitoring. No, equipment must remain air gapped.

22. Are the current cellular and public safety systems operational? Are there any issues or concerns related to the existing systems that need to be addressed during the period of performance? Yes operational, no concerns.