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Questions and Answers Installation of Data Drops Solicitation 70LGLY24QSSB00043

All questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted via email no later than 04/10/2024 to john.g.bennett@fletc.dhs.gov The subject of the email must contain “Question – SOLICITATION NUMBER [Offeror Name] 70LGLY24QSSB00043.”

Questions received after this date and time may not be answered prior to the closing date/time for receipt of responses.

Only accepting email for all correspondence.

1. Question: Is there a cost estimate , budget or ballpark figure for the project listed?

a. Answer: I have no ballpark figure to give out, I am obtaining the best value for this procurement. We allow prospective bidders to develop their own cost proposals based on their understanding of the requirements. This helps ensure a fair and competitive bidding process where all interested parties have an equal opportunity to compete.

2. Question: is there an actual start date for the project?

a. Answer: Period of performance for this contract is not to exceed 15 days from contract award date. This information is stated in the SOW.

3. Question: When are all questions due?

a. Answer: All questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted via email no later than 04/12/2024 to john.g.bennett@fletc.dhs.gov The subject of the email must contain “Question – SOLICITATION NUMBER [Offeror Name] 70LGLY24QSSB00043.”

Questions received after this date and time may not be answered prior to the closing date/time for receipt of responses.

4. Questions: Could you confirm whether our engineers are required to complete PCII training to appropriately manage, protect, and use this information in compliance with legal standards?

Additionally, must all engineers/technicians be US citizens, or does qualifying as a US person meet your criteria?

Answer:

a. Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) - No, your engineers are not required to complete PCII training, they must be familiar with, and comply with all requirements of the PCII program set out in the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 (CII Act)

b. The Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 (CII Act) and its associated regulations do not specifically address the citizenship requirements for engineers or technicians involved in critical infrastructure protection. Instead, the focus is on safeguarding critical infrastructure information and ensuring its appropriate handling, sharing, and protection from unauthorized disclosure.

c. Non-U.S. Citizens – see FLETC Statements starting on page 21 of solicitation

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5. Questions and answers in red

a. I see in the descrip�on at first it men�ons inside and outside plant fiber op�c and copper cabling. Under Task 1 and 2 all it men�ons is the Cat 6 and accessories. Is there fiber op�c involved?

a. No fiber is involved.

b. I also see site restora�on of non- paved and paved surfaces. Again, all I see is the Cat 6 and accessories. Is that just general wording you must put in the descrip�on?

a. That is a generic statement on the SOW

c. Under list of materials, it says approximately 4000’ of CAT 6 Cable (Blue). In task 2 it says 14 Single Data Drops and then 4 Single Computer Data Drops to make a total of 18 drops. At 300’ max runs that would total out to 5400 feet. My es�ma�on is some of them are shorter than that so that is where the 4000 feet came from. Is that correct?

a. Yes, all of the runs are less than 300� and the 4000-� is es�mated to be enough.

d. Contractor shall provide and install camera data drops between the Cat6 patch panel and into interviewing rooms AA1, AB1, BA1, BB1, CA1, , CA2, CB1, CB2, AA2, AB2, BA2 and BB2 on the ceiling opposite corners, of building 381. This says opposite corners. Are there already cameras in the opposite corners or does there need to be 2 runs per room?

a. No there isn’t any cameras currently installed. The contractor will install two single drops opposite or caddy corner from each other

e. In the same spot it says, “Per atached building drawing”. I do not see the drawing on Construct Connect.

a. Send CO NDA atached to the solicita�on for drawing.

f. There is nothing about cameras. Is someone else installing those?

a. Cameras will be installed by an different onsite contractor

6. Ques�on: Do you know if the ceilings are acous�cal �les or gypsum boards? This will help me determine the labor hours required for the job.

a. Answer: Gypsum

7. Ques�on: Under the site restora�on, is it expected that a new circuit (Fiber feed/copper feed) is brought in from the outside ISP, using an exis�ng circuit or Campus Cabling (Interbuilding Backbone feed from another building)?

a. Answer No, this is Category 6 cable being install within the building. No, new circuit is involved.