Amendment 0003 Garmatz Q and A.xlsx
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- 70RFP320QE3000004
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for the purchase and installation of a video surveillance system at the Garmatz United States Courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland. The solicitation requires the installation of 16 IP cameras and associated equipment and cabling with a 90-day period of performance from notice to proceed. Key equipment includes Avigilon cameras and network video management software. Training is required for approximately 10 personnel. The questions and answers provide clarification such as confirming brand requirements, clarifying wireless and cabling specifications, and extending the proposal due date. No incumbent contractor was identified for the work.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Amendment 0003.pdf | ||
| Amendment 0003 Garmatz Sign-In Sheet.pdf | ||
| Amendment 0002.pdf | ||
| Revised SOW - Amendment 0002.pdf | ||
| Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| RFQ 70RFP320QE3000004.pdf |
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Sheet1 Garmatz Federal Courthouse - Solicitation 70RFP320QE3000004 - Q&A
| Question # | Section | Question | Response |
| 1 | B.1 | States a total of 16 camera locations but on walkthrough the total camera location count was 19. Is the final number of camera locations 19? | The requirement is for 16 cameras |
| 2 | B.1 | There were additional cameras mentioned at the walkthrough on Friday morning. Will the Government be specifying the type of devices to be utilized in those additional areas? | No |
| 3 | C.7 | Please confirm whether or not Bidders are required to furnish and install wireless networking equipment in accordance with this Section of the SOW. | No, there is no wireless requirement for this project. |
| 4 | C.2.5 | Will Contractor be responsible for providing a lift should cameras be installed at a height exceeding 18'? | Yes |
| 5 | C.5.7 | Does Government have a vendor preference? | No |
| 6 | C.6.3.b. | Please verify the period of performance for this requirement. | The project timeframe is 90 days from the notice to proceed date authorized by the Contracting Officer. The notice to proceed will be provided at time of award as part of the language of the purchase order. |
| 7 | C.7 | The Solicitation mentions point-to-point wireless; however, during the walkthrough, no additional information was provided. Please clarify whether a point-to-point wireless link is required and from/to sites. As well, please clarify which devices are required to connect over the wireless network. The SOW indicates that all IP cameras, NVMS workstations, and servers are directly connected via CAT 6/7 cabling to the network switches. | There is no point to point wireless for this project |
| 8 | C.8.1 | "A.1.1 Headend and workstations locations will be provided at the pre-bid site inspection date." This was not provided at the walkthrough. Will additional floorplans or diagrams be provided? | All locations were provided and can also be found in the SOW, C.8.3. |
| 9 | C.8.3 | During the walkthrough on Friday morning, it was indicated that the headend equipment should now be installed on the First Floor, not the Sixth Floor. Please confirm the location of the headend as well as what is to be installed on the 1st and 6th Floors. | 1st floor USMS Control Center. Please review the revised SOW provided via amendment 0002 |
| 10 | E.1.2 | Will the camera cabling be required to be in conduit for the entire cable run? | Yes. The only exception is between floors 1-6 riser cable/wire chase rooms. This this run is for the United States Marshals Services 6th Control Center Workstation. |
| 11 | E.3.5 | Would a switch connected by multi-mode fiber to the headend on the first floor riser closet be acceptable instead of using extenders? | It is permitted but needs to meet all requirements outlined in the SOW to include UPS. |
| 12 | E.3.x | Does the Government have a preferred cable/fiber and rack manufacturer? | Refence E.3 Electrical and Cabling Requirements, to include follow manufactures recommendations.See section C.8.3 for rack. |
| 13 | F.2.x | Please clarify the statement in the RFQ section: All items shall match those on the manufacturer data sheets. Is the Government stating only items listed in the provided BOM can be supplied? | Please see section C.9 of the SOW. There is a brand name or equal requirement for this project. All VSS equipment shall be Avigilon or equivalent. The SOW provides the Avigilon part numbers. Any equivalent submissions by Contractor shall outline on a chart, showing Avigilon specifications and features vs. the proposed equivalent equipment. Failure to provide this chart/table for comparison will exclude the contractor and their proposed “or equal” solutions. Please also see C.10 of the SOW. The list of parts is not exhaustive, nor is it to be considered all-inclusive of what is needed to perform this job. It is provided simply as a reference list of what should be considered a preliminary list of the major equipment needed. |
| 14 | FARs | Is Contractor to define our individual pricing CLINs or will the Government issue an amendment defining the CLINs? | This is firm fixed price award and there will only be one CLIN (CLIN 0001) for the total price of the project and must include all costs associated with the project. There will be no additional funds provided post award unless there is change directed by the government. There will also only be one payment made for this project and the end of performance and acceptance by the government. |
| 15 | General | Will the switches supporting the security surveillance network interface with an existing network or a stand-alone network supporting FPS surveillance? If integrated to an existing network, what speeds are allowable, what media type and how many connections to the existing network will be required? | This is a stand-alone FPS system with no outside or share existing networking. |
| 16 | General | Will GSA core holes or is the Contractor responsible? | If core drilling is require, contractor will be responsible. |
| 17 | J.3.1 | Continuous Monitoring is generally provided as a part of Risk Management Framework (RMF) per NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, etc. Please clarify whether RMF is required on the implementation. | The references to Risk Management Framework (RMF) in the SOW are not required for this project and the vendors do not have address it in their quotes |
| 18 | J.3.x | Continuous Monitoring is required; however, Risk Management Framework is not mentioned. Is compliance to NIST 800- | The references to Risk Management Framework (RMF) in the SOW are not required for this project and the vendors do not have address it in their quotes. As such, Continous Monitoring will not be required. |
| 19 | General | Anticipating that answers to questions will take some time, would the Government entertain moving the proposal due date to August 10, 2020? | The government will extend the due date via amendment 0003 |
| 20 | General | Where will responses to these questions be posted? | All responses will be posts to SAM.gov |
| 21 | J.3.x | Will the contractor be required to obtain an ATO? | The references to Risk Management Framework (RMF) in the SOW are not required for this project and the vendors do not have address it in their quotes. As such an ATO is not required. |
| 22 | J.3.x | Is the contractor responsible to provide resources and subject matter expertise to support the following continuous monitoring activities - | The references to Risk Management Framework (RMF) in the SOW are not required for this project and the vendors do not have address it in their quotes. As such, Continous Monitoring will not be required. |
| a. Analyze and Investigate Potential Security Threats. The Contractor must analyze and investigate potential security threats against technologies in use systems, as well as those planned for future use. | |||
| b. Continuously Monitor and Improve System Security. | |||
| c. Perform an ongoing review of industry/government best practices for system security. | |||
| d. Present recommendations for Government approval. Once the Government approves the change, the Contractor will implement the recommended changes. | |||
| 23 | J.3.x | Will the government provide the technology software/solution to address the below continuous monitoring items | The references to Risk Management Framework (RMF) in the SOW are not required for this project and the vendors do not have address it in their quotes. As such, Continous Monitoring will not be required. |
| 1. Asset Management | |||
| 2. Vulnerability Management | |||
| 3. Configuration Management | |||
| 4. Malware Management | |||
| 5. Log Integration | |||
| 6. Security Information Event Management (SIEM) Integration | |||
| 7. Patch Management | |||
| 24 | J.3.x | Will there be an additional cost to leverage the CDM approved solutions? | The references to Risk Management Framework (RMF) in the SOW are not required for this project and the vendors do not have address it in their quotes. As such, costs for CDM solutions is not required. |
| 25 | J.3.x | Is Continuous Monitoring occurring on a yearly basis? Our understanding is that continuous monitoring is conducted on a daily basis with weekly/monthly reporting requirements. | The references to Risk Management Framework (RMF) in the SOW are not required for this project and the vendors do not have address it in their quotes. As such, Continous Monitoring will not be required. |
| 26 | N/A | 1. Can the Government provide a price schedule for contractors to fill out? | This is firm fixed price award and there will only be one CLIN (CLIN 0001) for the total price of the project and must include all costs associated with the project. There will be no additional funds provided post award unless there is change directed by the government. There will also only be one payment made for this project and the end of performance and acceptance by the government. |
| 27 | N/A | 2. Page 37 of the Revised Amendment is a list of equipment. Can you explain the purpose of this list? Is this a general overview of products that are already installed or a list of what we should be purchasing besides the cameras and storage? | This is a list of new equipment to be provided and is for general overview to provide contractor with guidance. |
| 28 | N/A | 3. Can the Government confirm if this is a brand name requirement or not? Is Avigilon just for reference for specification purposes only? | Please see section C.9 of the SOW. There is a brand name or equal requirement for this project. All VSS equipment shall be Avigilon or equivalent. The SOW provides the Avigilon part numbers. Any equivalent submissions by Contractor shall outline on a chart, showing Avigilon specifications and features vs. the proposed equivalent equipment. Failure to provide this chart/table for comparison will exclude the contractor and their proposed “or equal” solutions. |
| 29 | N/A | 4. Section D.2 Page 44, mention workstations. Does this requirement call for those stations as well? The scope only mentions cameras and storage. | The four Workstation locations are listed in section C. 8.3. D.2 is just providing basic minimum requirements. |
| 30 | N/A | 5. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors states "...to solicit quotes from GSA schedule holders..." then goes on to state that you will be using procedures FAR 12 and 13. GSA is FAR 8, so can we assume that since this is on Beta.SAM.gov, that this is a FAR 13 procurement and we do not have to be GSA contract holders? | This reference to GSA schedule holders was corrected via amendment 0001 posted to SAM.gov on 07/02/2020. Please refer to the corrected page 77 attached to that amendment. |
| 31 | N/A | 6. Section B.1 states this is a replacement of 16 cameras then later throughout the solicitation it mentions 12 cameras. Can the Government confirm the quantity expected to be replaced? | This section was just an overview of the existing exterior camera system. New system consist of 16 camera locations. Roof cameras are not part of this project. |
| 32 | N/A | Will the Government please provide a Site Visit Attendee List? | Yes, it will be posted to SAM.gov as part of amendment 0003 |
| 33 | N/A | What firm installed the existing system and does that firm have preference in removing and installing the new system? | Existing system is owned by USMS and agreement is for FPS to take over the system. Firm that installed the existing system is unknown, JC (TYCO) provides maintenance for the USMS system. |
| 34 | N/A | We understand that the Government's VSS is "outdated and non-functional." What are the Government's primary objectives beyond installing a new system--for example resolution, memory--if any. | To move out of the older analog world and in to the IP world, also to provide additional coverage/view as well as better overall quality. |
| 35 | N/A | The Government requires multi-head cameras for exterior locations. Multi-head cameras do not come with infrared (IR). Does the Government desire IR? | No IR rings are required for this project. |
| 36 | N/A | Please provide a list of any government furnished equipment (GFE) that will be available throughout the engagement. | No GFE will be furnished for this project |
| 37 | N/A | Some of the cameras outside require liquid type conduit? Can we use the same liquid type conduit on short runs for the cameras? | Please use hard conduits much as possible and keep the liquid type conduits to a minimum. |
| 38 | N/A | Can the trough cover/raceway for parking garage entrance be used to run a new conduit for the 2 cameras and the booth workstation? | Yes |
| 39 | N/A | When approximately does the Government anticipate Notice to Proceed? Does the Government want the full project completed in 60 days or 90 days? | The project timeframe is 90 days from the notice to proceed date authorized by the Contracting Officer. The notice to proceed will be provided at time of award as part of the language of the purchase order. |
| 40 | N/A | Will remote access to ACC server be allowed during install for final camera aiming? | Yes |
| 41 | N/A | Can Contractor perform uninterrupted work during normal business hours (8:00-4:30pm)? | Yes. But being since the project is at a US Couthouse there could be the possibility that work could be temporally impeded having to move to another location to continue work. Weekly planning schedule with GSA and USMS will help reduce the possibility of delays. |
| 42 | N/A | The Government requires training in SOW E.9. Approximately how many personnel will require training (by administrator, operator, and maintenance personnel)? | The amount of personnel to receive training will be about 10 |
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