Satellite internet Compiled Questions and Answers.pdf
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- Attached to
- Satellite Internet Services Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 47HAA023Q0165
- Issued by
- GSA Office of Administrative Services
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This document contains questions and answers related to Solicitation Number 47HAA023Q0165 for Satellite Internet Services issued by the GSA Office of Administrative Services. The solicitation seeks a firm fixed price contract for satellite internet services with a minimum of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload speeds at three locations. The period of performance will be a 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods starting from the date of award. The response due date was extended to September 26, 2023. The contractor must complete installations within 45 days of award and will be responsible for circuit installations to the demarcation point, with the government handling any demarcation extensions. Invoices may be submitted within the first 15 days of the month following performance.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 47HAA023Q0165 RFQ Solicitation Amendment 1- LPTA - Satellite Inernet.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - SOW Amendment 1 - LEO Satellite Internet Services.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment 47HAA023Q0165_0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - SOW - LEO Satellite Internet Services.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - Question and Answer Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 47HAA023Q0165 RFQ Solicitation - LPTA - Satellite Inernet.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - CIO 09-48 IT Security Procedural Guide Security and Privacy IT Acquisition Requirements.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Required Price Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Questions for Solicitation No. 47HAA023Q0165 - LEO Satellite Internet Services
# Section # (start with #, i.e. 3.1) Offeror's Questions Government's Answer
1 General question What is the anticipated service start date for each of the 3 locations? 30 days after contract award or as soon as possible.
2 RFQ Section I, 1.1, (1) As this is a firm fixed price contract is the governement seeking a data cap plan or an unlimited usage plan?
Priority - 2TB
3 RFQ Section I, 1.1, (4) Would the government consider extending the response due date?
No. Due to end of fiscal year funding requirements. This cannot be extended for a week. However, solicitation response date has been extended to 12 noon ET on 26 September 2023.
4 SOW section 1.5
The SOW states "These site services including the circuit installation to a Demarc location are required by September 25, 2023; however, the network connections may be completed after this date." Contract award is not expected by 9/25/2023, therefore installation by 9/25/2023 is not possible.
This is in error. The POP will be date of award and 12 month base perios with 4 12 month option periods. Amendment will correct this discrepancy. Install should be completed with in 45 days.
5 SOW section 1.5 (1) A site survey will determine an accurate estimate of the complete installation to account for many variable. Will the government consider a cost plus pricing contract for installation?
No.The governtment will permform a Demarc extension from the Demarc to the Demarc location (Network equipment room) if needed as a result of site survey. The vendor/provider is required to provide a quote with a detail work (SOW). So that the governtment can proceed accordingly.
6 Pricing file Is it an error that the Period of Performance begins September 25, 2023 (which matches the response due date)?
This is in error. The POP will be date of award and 12 month base perios with 4 12 month option periods. Amendment will correct this discrepancy.
47HAA023Q0165 RFQ
Solicitation -LPTA - Satellite Internet.pdf
Front page
It states Questions are Due by 22 September 2023 and Quotation due by 25 September 2023. Does Government expect to answer questions over the weekend? Will the Government provide a one week extension to the Quotation Due date?
Answers will be provided Friday via amendment. Due to end of fiscal year funding requirements. This cannot be extended for a week.
Attachment 1 SOW
1.5 Scope, Paragraph 1
The services sought consist of the installation services and technical requirements as below for each site. These site services including the circuit installation to a Demarc location are required by September 25, 2023; however, the network connections may be completed after this date.; The RFP is due September 25, 2023; how can a provider deliver the service on same date as the RFP respoonse is due? What is the real Start of Service date?
30 days after contract award or as soon as possible.
Attachment 1 SOW
1.5 Scope, Paragraph 1
The SOW specifies 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Would the Government consider a service with 10 Mbps download but only 2 Mbps upload?
No. Typically 40-220 Mbps download, 8-25 Mbps upload
- Min down 10 Mbps doanload and 5 Mbps upload
Attachment 1 SOW
1.5 Scope, Paragraph 1
The SOW specifies 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload connection speed. Does the Government have a requirement for Commited Information Rate (CIR)? Or is the requirement a Best Effort service?
Typically 40-220 Mbps download, 8-25 Mbps upload and with the requirements below.
1. Minimum of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps Upload.
2. No more than 100 milliseconds on latency
3. Ability to route IPv4 and IPv6 data traffic.
4. Network jitter - less than 30 ms
5. Packet loss - less than 5%
Attachment 1 SOW
2.0 Specific Tasks
Who is responsible for site preparation, to include civil works such as extending power, running cable, etc.?
Local Point of Contact (POC) / Buliding Manager
12 RFQ 4.5
RFQ States "Invoices shall be submitted no later than fifteen calendar days following performance and/or delivery." Would it be acceptable to submit invoices within the first 15 calendar days of the following month after any performance and/or delivery that occurs in the previous calendar month?
Yes this is acceptable. However, 15 days after performance and/or delivery is preferred.
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