36C26224Q0903 0001.pdf

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36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson AZ 85723

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson AZ 85723

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26224Q0903

05-17-2024

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer timely questions. Please see following pages.

Koby Thiel

Contracting Specialist

Question: (SOW, 2.A.1) How many additional CBOC’s will be added during the contract modification?

A: We have taken control of 2 additional CBOC’s, which are still pending Lenel system installs. There is a potential to add 4 additional CBOCs being turned over to us in the next 3 years and they will need systems consisting of cameras, readers, motion alarms, glass breaks and any other security needs determined at the time facility is occupied.

Question: (SOW, 2.C.12) Is equipment referenced below included OR excluded in the terms of this contract?

"Any other associated equipment installed by the contractor or necessary equipment that is not already maintained by the facility or a department of the facility."

A: Associated equipment is included in the terms of the contract. The associated equipment would refer to the miscellaneous equipment and parts utilized to install the equipment: i.e., cabling required for electrical or system connectivity, power supplies, batteries, any wiring, or power boxes used in the installation of security equipment that would fall under the security maintenance contract as part of the Lenel security system.

Some door equipment is installed by Facility Management Service, or a contractor, and/or the VA Police Locksmith Shop and would not be associated with, or be part of, the responsibility of the incumbent vendor.

The security systems will include installation and parts to install Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion devises that meet the Physical Security requirements per VA Handbook 0730. It will involve installation of all said systems, and programming for card reader door set ups, to include card readers, door contacts, request to exit, (electrified locking hardware for doors), cables, remote release buttons connecting to doors, motion detectors, Bosch alarm arming panels, ACP, IAP, NVR (Built using VALL OIT standards), fixed interior IP cameras, dual lens IP cameras, quad lens IP camera, stainless steel IP cameras with required interior and exterior mounts based on field conditions, camera licenses, IAP integration license, access control, CCTV and Intrusion plenum cable, Electrician camera rough in and pathway, access control pathway, intrusion system rough in & pathway, conduit interconnections, dedicated circuit and power supplies, electrified lock hardware doors.

Question: (SOW, 3.A.1 & 2) May the government provide a listing with manufacturer name & model # of all (774) cameras located on the Main Facility & Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) campuses?

A: All cameras are Axis cameras. Models include: Q3518, P3265-LV_60, P3265-LV_65, P3715-PLVE, P3268-LVE, P3248-LVE, Axis P3375_1080p_60, Axis P3227_1080p_60, Axis M5525-E, Axis M3058_20_Quad, Axis P3363, Axis P3717_Quad, Axis P3245- LVE_30, Axis Q8414, Axis P3367-2MP, Axis P3719-PLE, Axis Q8414, Axis P5624-E, Axis M3066-V_3MP, Axis M3045, Axis P3719-PLE, Axis P3225Mkll-30.

Question: How many Avigilon brand cameras are currently covered under a Smart Assurance/Service Plan? Will this continue to be utilized for the next (3) years?

A: No Avigilon cameras are currently being utilized at any of our facilities. All cameras are Axis cameras. The facility is not pursuing a purchase of Avigilon cameras at this time.

Question: (SOW, 3.A.1 & 2) May the government advise how many of the (774) cameras require a Lift to access?

A: 10 – 20 cameras are exterior cameras that could possibly involve the use of a lift to clean the cameras. 3-5 are also located on the interior of facilities with vaulted ceilings and could potentially require the use of a lift to reach the cameras.

Question: (SOW, 3.A.12) May the government please provide ALL Lenel Dongle ID #s for the existing OnGuard system?

A: Yes, the Dongle ID’s for all servers will be provided after the award of the maintenance contract.

Question: (SOW, 3.A.14) What is the Brand/Model of each (18) NVR mentioned?

A: ACC NVR – ExacqVision – Non-Compatible; To be replaced in the future with a compliant NVR. All other servers - Dell Description: R740xd 4110 SERVER 2P 12- 10TB-R6 W2016 Build: R740xd.

Question: (SOW, 3.A.14) May the government advise installation dates for all existing equipment needing “replace/repair” coverage in Scope of Work Sections 3.A.16 – 3.A.20

A: The government is not able to provide this information.

Question: Can you provide additional information, specifications, and photos of the proposed new VMS system you are looking for?

A: A VMS system is not currently in place at our facility. Potential future installations may be evaluated by the awarded contractor in conjunction with the VA Police.

Question: Can you provide additional information, specifications, and photos of the currently installed security cameras?

A: Please see the information specification details above. Not able to provide photos of the security system. Models include: Q3518, P3265-LV_60, P3265-LV_65, P3715- PLVE, P3268-LVE, P3248-LVE, Axis P3375_1080p_60, Axis P3227_1080p_60, Axis M5525-E, Axis M3058_20_Quad, Axis P3363, Axis P3717_Quad, Axis P3245-LVE_30, Axis Q8414, Axis P3367-2MP, Axis P3719-PLE, Axis Q8414, Axis P5624-E, Axis M3066-V_3MP, Axis M3045, Axis P3719-PLE, VAPIX M3005, VAPIX M3004, Axis P3225Mkll-30.

Question: Can you provide additional information, specifications, and photos of the servers?

A: The servers are in controlled OIT spaces and therefore, we are not able to provide photos of the security system servers. Mfg: Dell Description: R740xd 4110 SERVER 2P 12-10TB-R6 W2016 Build: R740xd 2P Silver 4110 CTO SERVER No Trusted Platform Module Chassis with up to 12x3.5" HDDs on BP, No Mid-Bay and 4x2.5" HDDs Flexbay

(2) Intel® Xeon® Silver 4110 2.1G, 8C/16T, 9.6GT/s, 11M Cache, Turbo, HT (85W) (2) 16GB RDIMM, 2666MT/s, Dual Rank (32GB Total) PERC H730P RAID Controller, 2Gb NV Cache, Minicard (2) 480GB SSD SATA Read Intensive 6Gbps 512 2.5in Flex Bay Drive (RAID1) (12) 10TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512e 3.5in Hot-plug Hard Drives (RAID6) Broadcom 57416 2 Port 10Gb Base-T + 5720 2 Port 1Gb Base-T, rNDC Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10Gb, Base-T, PCIe Adapter, Full Height DRAC9, Enterprise Riser Config 1, 4 x8 slots 6 Performance Fans forR740/740XD Dual Hot-plug Redundant Power Supplies (1+1) 750W (2) NEMA 5-15P to C13 Wall Plug, 125 Volt, 15 AMP, 10 Feet (3m) PowerEdge 2U Standard Bezel ReadyRails Sliding Rails With Cable Management Arm Windows Server 2019,Standard,16CORE,Factory Inst,No MED,NO CAL Windows Server® 2019 Standard,16CORE,Media Kit Windows Server® 2019 Standard, WS2016 STD Downgrade Media.

Question: Is there any way to get an inventory of the current surveillance system? We need the models and quantities of switches, servers, and cameras.

A: The VA manages and maintains the switched network. Switches are not requested from the awarded contractor. Current count of the security system contains in excess of 750 cameras, and multiple NVRs to accommodate record on demand / motion at 30FPS with 60 days storage capability.

Question: Who is the incumbent provider and what is the contract value?

A: The current Contract Number is 36C26223P0758.

Question: We are requesting a separate camera count for exterior and interior devices.

We would also like to get camera heights at each site verified if possible.

A: Camera heights will not be provided; however, all cameras are mounted to buildings or other fixed structures.

Question: We are requesting site drawings available for each building with CCTV, access, intrusion, and IDF/MDF rooms listed.

A: Site drawing will not be provided until after award. No cable run for copper exceeds 250 meters, no fiber run exceeds 1 kilometer. All occupied buildings have their own network switches and cameras are plugged in locally.

Question: Are the System/Dongle ID available for the current Lenel system?

A: Yes, the Dongle ID’s for all servers will be provided after the award of the maintenance contract.

Question: What is the amount of power supplies on site for all systems? (Access, intrusion, CCTV)

A: This information is maintained by the current security vendor Question: How many head-end panels are there throughout each building?

A: This information is maintained by the current vendor Question: What is the current VMS system platform and what brand of cameras are operating on this platform now?

A: A VMS system is not currently in place at our facility. Potential future installations may be evaluated by the awarded contractor in conjunction with the VA Police.

Question: Will the initial VMS install proposal be separate from the maintenance, service, and SSA proposal?

A: Yes. A VMS system is not currently in place at our facility. Potential future installations may be evaluated by the awarded contractor in conjunction with the VA Police.

Question: Will Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) be receiving a fresh install of new Lenel Head end panel? And will it also be requiring new enclosures, power supplies, control modules, start multiplexer boards, tamper switches, controller boards, octo-popit board, motion detectors, arming stations, and hard-wired panic buttons to be installed?

A: No.

Question: Will a pre-bid site assessment be available? If so, who would we contact to schedule and get on site?

A: A pre-bid site assessment is not feasible given time constraints and the number of locations. Data is provided in this RFI regarding the number of cameras, servers, cable lengths, etc. Please use that data when formulating the bid. Vendors that attempt a site visit will be turned away, as all vendors must prepare bids with the same set of information.

Question: Would the Department of Veteran Affairs, be interested in (2) embedded

Lenel Certified Technicians? (1) being full-time to assist with mapping and programming of the Lenel system and troubleshooting, and (1) part-time performing physical and system maintenance.

A: The Statement of Work asks for 5 technicians. This is a requirement.