T10 47PE0721R0022 RFI Responses 2021 02 17 .pdf

Solicitation No. 47PE0721R0022 RFI Responses

2/18/2021

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Additional Data (RFI) Request for Information. GSA Response / Comments

Solicitation No. 47PE0721R0022 - TSA Security Upgrade Project - Pre-Bid RFI's

Page 8 of the SOW Security

Upgrade What is the required recording resolution for each camera? 30 frames per second.

Page 12 of the SOW Security

Upgrade

The SOW specifies the requirements for having current certifications from the equipment manufacturer. Can the Govnerment confirm that a Value Added Reseller agreement is required for the Bosch, Hirsch, and AIPhone systems?

Yes, and must be certified BOSCH and HIRSCH technicians in order to install and program the systems.

3 SOW Will the CCTV activate camera call-up upon alarm from IDS or PACS? Cameras are program to record on motion only.

4 SOW, Section

10.8.3 How many TSA personnel need to be enrolled into the PACS system?

Vendor is responsible to do the initial enrollment for the primary POC, alternate and 5-10 others with different access for testing. Primary and alternate POC will have their own profile in Velocity, and only one person should have access to Administrator profile.

5 SOW For doors with electric locksets but no card reader such as Terminal 2, Door 3 how will this door be unlocked or monitored?

That door does not require an electric strike. Only door with electronic access control system will need the electric strike: Door 1-A, Door 1-B, Door 5, Door 6, Door 8, Door 10, Door 11, Door 12, Door 13, Door 14, Door 15, Door 16, Door 17, Door 18, Door 19, Door 10, Door 21, Door 22.

6 SOW

How should the Offeror handle replacement parts process for items on approved equipment list that are obsolete at time of bid? During project procurement phase, after award?

Request approval through COR and TSA Physical Security Specialist.

7 SOW Does TSA network infrastructure provide required PoE of high PoE power for all CCTV cameras, including PTZ cameras? These are standalone systems and will not be connected to the TSA network.

8 SOW Is the Bosch CCTV to be integrated with Hirsch Velocity and with Bosch IDS? No.

9 SOW Are all required equipment racks provided by TSA or security contractor? Equipment Rack will be provided by the Contractor.

10 SOW What is UPS requirement in runtime for equipment in racks, workstations and monitors? Minimum of 8-hour backup.

11 SOW What UPS is specified for use in TSA installations? ACP UPS

12 SOW

There appears to be only one door schedule for Terminal 2 Concourse D Ramp. Can the Government provide additional door schedules for the locking hardware for which the security contractor is responsible?

The TSA SOW includes door requirements for T2 Concourse D - D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11. Contractor is to bid based on these requirements. If existing doors/frames need modified for a complete installation of required equipment, contract shall include this in the cost of the bid.

13 Q11 - Original RFI

Will switches need to be rack mounted? If so, who supplies the rack? Does the TSA have a preferred model? Response: Hirsch network switch will be mounted inside the controller enclosure. CCTV network switch will be rack mounted inside the equipment rack, by the DVR. *Note: These are standalone network switches and are NOT to be connected to TSA network. -- Please clarify

Answered in Q11 previous RFI. Bid based off of previous response - to provide a turnkey system.

14 Q23 - Original RFI "CCTV: will all terminals need to link to a single video recorder?” Resoibse:

“Terminal 1 & 2 to be connected to DVR at the headend room in Terminal 3 (if distance for cabling is allowed). Terminal 4 has its own DVR” -- Please clarify

Answered in Q23 previous RFI. Bid based off of previous response - to provide a turnkey system.

15 SOW Sec. 7.1.1.

“TSA shall provide the physical security COTS and HSPD-12 PACS network backbone infrastructure for these systems to traverse for network connectivity.

All associated TSA LAN configuration, programming and network backbone components to include; TSA E-PACS computers, TSA servers, and TSA workstations, TSA network switches, TSA routers, shall be fully the responsibility of TSA to provide and maintain by the Government.” -- Please clarify

The Contractor will install the security systems as standalone systems and will not be connected to the TSA network. This portion will be completed by TSA at a later time.

16 Page 7 Solicitation

The characteristics listed for the Technical Proposal are tailored towards construction/civil tasks. The SOW is for an electronic security system. Can the Government clarify these requirements?

This is a lump sum turnkey project for design and build services. Security services and general ancillary construction services are required such as patching, painting, coring, drywall repairs, firestopping, caulking, electrical connections and other trades as required to complete the security scope of work are the contractors responsibility to provide a turnkey security upgrade for TSA.

17 Page 7 Solicitation

What is the page limit for the Technical Proposal and Past Performance sections of the proposal? The Management Approach section has a three page limit, but a page limit is not specified for the other two sections.

There is no page limit set for the technical proposal and past performance.

18 General

This RFP and contract verbiage is written like it is a construction contract, rather than a security installation contract. This includes requirements for a bid bond, Architect of Record, civil and architectural experience, etc. Can the Government confirm if this was intential and clarify how these requirements apply to to a security installation task?

The SOW was written for that of a design-build construction project which requires a bid bond and successful experience in projects of a similar nature. The installation requires ancillary construction services such as patching, painting, coring, drywall reqpairs, firestopping, caulking, electrical connections and other similar trades as required to complete the scope of work.

19 SF1442 - Line 11 Line indicates the date on which performance is to begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed. Does this begin the process for obtaining clearances for our Team?

Design NTP can start prior to security clearance approvals. Construction NTP will start once security clearances are approved and contractor mobilizes to site.

DB Agreement TSA Security

Upgrades, Page

7, III.H.

Administrative Matters

Shall the Offeror submit a schedule for progress payments with its pricing? A progress payment schedule is not required to be submitted with its pricing.

DB Agreement TSA Security

Upgrades, Page 8, Section (5)(c)

How much time from timely and accurate submission of clearance paperwork will clearances be granted?

Contractor is resposnsible for this process both with GSA and the Airport. Generally, with timely submission of requried paperwork security clearacnes will take from 30-90 days for approval. It is the contractors responsibility for the timely submission and processing of all required documents. The GSA Project PM will provide guidances as requried, however the contractor shall make timely submission of required paperwork, training and follow up with the security offices to ensure the clearances are being processed correctly.

DB Agreement TSA Security

Upgrades, Page 8, Section (5)(c)

Does the Government allow reciprocity of clearances between agencies? The Contractor will have to comply with GSA personal identity verification requirements available at https://www.gsa.gov/hspd12.

LPTA Solicitation, Page 7, Section

(2)

Can an offer submit technical and/or pricing assumptions in its proposal provided they do not conflict with the Contract documents? Yes, at their own risk per the Solicitation.

LPTA Solicitation, Page 7, II.D.(1)

Technical Proposal

Please define "construction services" in this context.

This is a lump sum turnkey project for design and build services. Security services and general ancillary construction services are required such as patching, painting, coring, drywall repairs, firestopping, caulking, electrical connections and other trades as required to complete the security scope of work are the contractors responsibility to provide a turnkey security upgrade for TSA.

LPTA Solicitation, Page 7, II.D.(1)

Technical Proposal

While an offeror's past performance may include coordination with other stakeholders, including General Contractors, we do not act as a "General Contractor for security upgrade, installation and integration projects. Please clarify your interpretation of General Contractor in this context.

This is a lump sum turnkey project for design and build services. Security services and general ancillary construction services are required such as patching, painting, coring, drywall repairs, firestopping, caulking, electrical connections and other trades as required to complete the security scope of work are the contractors responsibility to provide a turnkey security upgrade for TSA. Given the turnkey nature of the project, a Security Contractor may act as the "General Contractor" if they are providing all the turnkey ancillary services necessary to complete the project and design.

LPTA Solicitation, Page 7, II.D.(2)

Past Performance of Offeror

While Offerors may have some past performance where a GC was the prime contractor, can an Offeror demonstrate satisfactory past performance on comparable projects when the customer is a US Federal Government entity?

Yes.

LPTA Solicitation, Page 8, II.D.(3) Management

Approach

What are the Government's performance criteria for this project?

Factor 3 - Management Approach is concerned with the Offeror's understanding of the project requirements and management approach. Also see Section 2 of the

SOW.

LPTA Solicitation, Page 10, III.G.

Bond Requirements

What are the bonding requirements for the performance and payment bonds and under what "Agreement"?

See FAR 52.228-15 - Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction for bonding requirements The "Agreement" refers to the Design Build Agreement as attached to the solicitation.

29 LPTA Solicitation, Page 15, IV.F

Can the Goverment clarify if the goals for minority and female participation apply to this contract?

Yes, as the estimated price range for this project is stated to be between $250,000 and $500,000.

LPTA Solicitation, Factor 2 - Past Performance, Referencing a GC Referrence Form for each reference -- can the Government provide this? See Solicitation Amendment attachments.

LPTA Solicitation, Factor 3 -

Management Approach, Page

Please define "Construction" in terms of this key personnel labor category.

This is a lump sum turnkey project for design and build services. Security services and general ancillary construction services are required such as patching, painting, coring, drywall repairs, firestopping, caulking, electrical connections and other trades as required to complete the security scope of work are the contractors responsibility to provide a turnkey security upgrade for TSA.

LPTA Solicitation, VI.F - Total

Evaluated Price, What options are the Offeror to price? None.

33 Would work from our subcontractor be accepted as past performance?

See FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iii) regarding Proposal Evaluation - (iii) The evaluation should take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition.

34 Why is a bond needed for this type of project? Is it just a bid bond required?

See FAR 28.102-1(a) 40 U.S.C.chapter 31, subchapter III, Bonds, requires performance and payment bonds for any construction contract exceeding $150,000.

A bid guarantee is required.

35 Does the Prime contractor have to carry the bond, or can the subcontractor? The Prime contractor should carry the bond.

36 As the Prime SDVOSB, are we subjected to the 51% of the work regulation for this project?

See FAR 52.219-14 regarding Limitations on Subcontracting. For specialty construction contracts, the small business prime contractor must perform atleast 25% of the cost of the contract with its own employees, not including the cost of materials.

Do you think they would allow for remote access work on TSA network, servers, etc? Are they only considering local workers for to be onsite? I noticed the requirement for only 2 - contractors personnel (w/adherence to COVID-19 reqs.) at any given time.

Only Tier - 1 cleared employees will be allowed access to government IT systems.

The requirement for 2 personnel was in regards to the site visit, not to the project as a whole.

38 Construction Risks: Will there be any other ongoing construction in parallel to the this upgrade project.

This is unknown at time of bid. Contractor shall anticipate working in a congested airport environment with TSA workers actively using the spaces.

Equipment procurement - Is this our responsibility and should we include the pricing, storage, shipping & handling in the BID, as the TSA has mandated the specific equipment to be utilized?

Yes. Equipment procurement is the contractor's responsibiltiy unless specfically called out in the TSA SOW as procured by TSA. Shipping, handling, storage of contractor procured equipment is contractor's responsibility. Any TSA provided equipment shall also be handled and installed by contractor.

Access to Data, Servers and other Assets of Interest: Will we need to provide a security waiver, BOND, for blueprints, materials and documentation germane to virtual keys, physical keys, access codes, blueprints, etc.

Only Tier - 1 cleared employees will be allowed access to government IT systems.

Access to secure areas and floorplans shall be coordinated with onsite TSA personnel and GSA Project Manager.