MO0127 QA- 70RFP423QE6000003 V2 - AMEND 0011.pdf

Question No: QUESTION Gov't RFQ Reference ANSWER

1 Do the Techs need to be escorted the whole job, or is there a process to get them badges? Section 8 ‐ G.8.1‐1, G.8.3, and G.8.4

No they will not be escorted the entire job. The contractor expected to get a badge in accordance with Section G.8 of the SOW.

2 Will the Techs be able to move freely to where the camera installations are going to be?

Section F.3.1 and C.1.11

Yes, techs can move freely except for access to the Annex roof, which must follow safety plan requirements. The contractor shall provide a daily access schedul to coordinate installation activities as part of their project plan.

3 Is there a place to store equipment once everything comes in? No

4 The three rooftop cameras are one number. Do we need to change the numbering scheme accordingly? Section F.3.1 and F.4.4

Yes, all units will receive unique identifiers. The selected contractor will assign IP and diagram position numbers.

5 Will we be given the IP scheme for all cameras?

Section F.3.1

No, the selected contractor will provide, modify, and/or develop IP scheme for all cameras.

6 Many of the cameras didn’t have conduit from the device back to where it penetrates the building, is this a requirement?

Section E.1.2, E3.4

New camera installation will require the use of conduit. . Flexible conduit that meets code is authorized.

7 Please confirm camera requirements for the area where the wall was added.

Point 17 on photos/diagrams on pages 65‐84 of 125 in the solicitation

70RFP423QE6000003.

The only camera added will be in the entrance way for the personnel entrance door from the parking lot / dock area. There will not be interior camera coverage of the overhead doors added during this project.

Page 4 Section B.21.1 Description of New System (Upgrade from the outdated analog cameras to newer technology Internet Protocol (IP)):

1) Do we need to run a New Cat 6a?

2) Do we need to make demo or remove the old wire?

3) With the new cat 6 wire to new system are you agree to add a patch panel, horizontal management and patch core to the switch according to the ANSI/TIA/EIA 568‐

B for Commercial Building?

Section E.3, Section E.3.10, B.2.1 11.

and Section B.2.2

1.) Yes 2.) Remove old wire (Section B.2.2) 3.) Yes, a patch panel, horizontal management and patch core may be required for a fully functional system.

Page 5 Section B.2 Description of new system, Subsection 10

10. Three (3) network switch, 8 port, managed, POE, rack mountable. Equipment to be installed communications closets on ground or first floor, one each at west, east and south ends of building.

1) The switches would be configuring by inside tech or from us?

2) What kind of SFP you would need for each switches that will be connected to the fiber optic?

3) The end of the fiber you will need a fiber optic wall box or Fiber Optic rack box?

4) What kind of Fiber adapter panel you will need, LC, SC etc.? This is important so we can add the pigtail and fiber optic patch cord.

See Amendment 0011 Revised SOW

Section C.2.9, D.2.1 and D.4

1.) Configuration will be in collaboration with FPS POC. 2.) SFP equipment will be required to be compatible with newly installed equipment. 3.) Either a fiber optic wall box or fiber option rack box can be used as long as it is compatible with newly installed equipment. 4.) LC is the most commonly used, but it is up to the vendor to determine which type of fiber adapter panel will be used.

Page 5 Section B.2 Description of the new system, Subsection 11

1 ‐ Domain Server Dell PowerEdge 6850 Rackmount Quan 2.6, 32GB:

1) This server will need Microsoft License you need that we provide a new license or you will provide it?

2) This Server will need Microsoft Cal, you need that we provide the Cal or you will provide it?

3) In case that we will offer to you how many Cal will you need?

4) The configuration of the domain and server will be by in‐house tech or us? SOW Section B.2.1 & C.2.2

1) Contractor will provide all licenses / software that are required. 2) Contractor will provide reuired CAL 3) Contractor will provide a CAL that complies with the required number of users or devices. This installation may require one CAL suite, however the contractor will/may provide recommendations. 4) Configuration will be by contractor technician

Page 6 Section B.2 Description of the new system. Subsection 11

1 ‐ Fiber Optic Patch Panel:

1) Will we provide the fiber optic cable and all the material and labor that we need to make it work?

2) Is this the fiber optic that is coming from the chiller to the CCTV Room?

3) How many fiber optic strands do you need?

4) What kind of fiber optic do you need? SM, MM, OM3, OM4 ETC.

1 ‐ Media Converter Rack with dual power:

5) What Kind of media converter do you need? LC, SC, ETC and type of fiber?

6) According with the site survey that we did Wednesday July 19, 2023 we did not see any camera that will be connected to the Media converter, do you need it for a specific camera that was omitted by accident?

1 ‐ NVR 128TB Raid 6, 30 days storage, Avigilon NVR5:

7) The document of the SOW mentioned about the brand Avigilon, can we offer other brand that has the same specification of hardware?

Thermobaric Rack Temperature Detection Unit:

8) Can we offer other brand that has the same hardware specification?

SOW Sections B.2.1, C.2.2, D.2.1, D.2.2, D.3.1 ‐D.3.9, See

Amendement 0011 Revised E.3.10 and Refer to photos/diagrams onpages 65‐84 of 125 in the solicitation 70RFP423QE6000003.

1.) Contractor will provide material and labor that is required to provide a fully functional system. 2.) Yes 3.) Only one strand of fiber optic is needed for one multi‐imager IP Camera.

4.) Multi Mode 5.) Media converter is contractor discretion with multi mode 6.) If a camera due to distance from Security Console requires fiber optic cable, then media converter will be used with that camera. 7.) Avigilon is the equipment used to determine capabilities, any VSS equipment with equivalent capability will be accepted. 8.) Yes equivalent equipment is acceptable and the SOW is being revised to read Temperature Rack Detection Unit.

Page 6 Section B.2 Description of the new system. Subsection 13

13. Install five (5) hardened Tripp Lite fiber optic media converters. One converter for each camera and the three network switches connected to the system via fiber optic cabling.

1) What kind of optical fiber will be connected to the Media converter?

2) What kind of patch cord or pigtail do you need to connect and will be connect to the media converter?

3) According to the site survey was not mentioned something about cameras that will be connected to a media converter please advise?

1) Since the kind of optical fiber is dependent on the equipment that is being configured, the contractor can determine the kind of optical fiber that will be used

2) Since the kind of patch cord or pigtail is dependent on the equipment that is being configured, the contractor can determine the kind of patch or pigtail that will be used.

3) With accordance of the statement of work to upgrade to a new system; converters should not be required.

Page 6 Section B.2 Description of the new system. Subsection 14

14. Install one NEMA 3 Network Switch Enclosure, Tripp Lite 12U SRW12USNEMA at the south, west, and east communications closet prior to the installation of the network switches (total three).

1) Can you specify where this enclosure will be install? Or is just the enclosure itself will be provide? 1) The solicitation is clear

Page 6 Section B.2 Description of the New System. Subsection 15

15. Install mini split cooling system in basement / garage area to provide additional cooling for security console.

1) In the site survey was not mentioned the installation of the mini split, can you specify in this will be install or not and where?

Section B.2.1.15 and D.3.9

Yes, it will not be installed by contractor. See B.2.1.15 Install mini split cooling system in basement / garage area to provide additional cooling for security console.

Page 6 Section C.1.2 of the SCOPE

The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal, inventory, packaging for storage and return of all removed equipment to the FPS PM. All currently installed wire, cable, and fiber, which is not designated for reuse, shall be completely removed by the Contractor, and properly disposed of.

1) All this item will be storage in the same building or out? Section C.1.2.

1.) There is no onsite storage for removed equipment or cabling. Per the SOW these materials shall be completely removed by the Contractor, and properly disposed of.

Page 9 Section C.3 Network video Management system. Subsection C.3.3

Windows and the NVMS software shall be configured to use MS Active Directory for authentication.

1) The server would be configure as a part of a AD domain(add to an existing one) or Primary Domain Controller?

Section B.2.1

There is no existing domain. Contractor will create all in reference to NVMS.

Page 10 Section C.3 Network video Management system. Subsection C.3.5

C.3.5 The Contractor shall install a rack mounted host (Example: 19” combination display, keyboard, and mouse at a usable height), at the NVMS Equipment rack, connected to the new NVMS Server for system configuration and administration. The host may be KVM based. If a KVM host is selected, ensure the NVMS controller has the local video option installed.

1) Can you specify in which area this will be install?

SOW B.2.1, SOW C.4.1

This equipment will be in the security console at the ground floor level

Page 25 Section E.15 Identification and Authentication / System Access Control

1) In this in reference to Group policy setting used in windows authentication in the AD?

Section E.15, Section C.3.1

1) No, this section refers to any UserID / Password. Workgroup is not authorized

Replacing existing camera with Avigilon 32C‐4HA‐4MH‐360 & associated pendant arm, mount, cover & IR (CAM #2 on MO0127 Planned Diagram). Adjust camera height as need for optimum view of daycare playground and road frontage. Select lens based on view.

Refer to the solicitation picture # 4 on Project Description with Photos (Addendum A: Camera Work to done) for question below.

1) Is this camera analog?

2) If so, I would like you to confirm if the pipe that goes underground from the building to the pole is in perfect condition? ‐ I ask this because most of the time the pipe suffers breaks that make it very difficult to wire it, in case we have this type of problem, how would you handle it? will you fixed or do we have to add an item so we can run a new pipe and wire?

Refer to photos/diagrams on pages

65‐84 of 125 in the solicitation

70RFP423QE6000003.

1.) Existing is analog, replacement is IP 2.) Contractor Site walk though covered this camera location to allow contractor to observe camera / conduit / pole and existing conditions. We will request GSA support and allow for recommendations to repair or replace if the contractor run into issues.

Replace 13ᵗʰ Street, southeast building entrance camera with Avigilon 24 MP 270 Deg Cam WDR

24C‐H4A‐3MH‐ 270 and associated surface mount, cover & IR. This camera location will need moved 2' to the south to cover sidewalk in front of glass wall at 13 ᵗʰ Street Entrance (Cam #6 on MO0127

Planned Diagram). An aluminum box needs to be built with dimensions approximately 2'L x l0""W x 6""H to cover existing hole and allow for flush mount of camera in new location Box should match camera in color.

Refer to the solicitation picture # 7 on Project Description with Photos (Addendum A: Camera Work to be done) for question below.

1) Inside of this part of the building we saw in the walk through that the ceiling is store or break, do you have any access that we can getting?

Contractor Site Walk Through, Refer to photos/diagrams on pages 65‐84 of 125 in the solicitation

70RFP423QE6000003. Picture #7 1) There is no access to the interior of the roof. Only exterior access.

RFQ: 70RFP423QE6000003

Amedment: 0011

The existing parking lot camera will be augmented with three roof mounted Arescont 10MP MegaVideo G5 IP cameras, Avigilon 26C‐H5PRO‐B, 70‐200 lens

(LEF7020028TA), enclosure ES‐HD‐HWS‐LG and POE+ ES‐HD‐IPM mounted on post office dock eastern wall. These cameras will be mounted on 3rd floor post office dock roof with opposing views to cover the parking lot; the corner of the building may also be used for one of the cameras (Camera#29 on MO0127 Bldg. CCV). The below diagram gives approximate views of each camera to demonstrate feasiblity.

Refer to the solicitation picture # 28 on Project Description with Photos (Addendum A: Camera Work to be done) for question below.

1) Can we offer 180 Camera? SOW Section D.3.4 1) No

Install Avigilon 10MP, 2 x 5 MP Dual Head Out Cam, 10.0C‐H5DH‐D01‐IR and pendant wall mount arm, CM‐MT‐ WALL on 18ᵗʰ floor roof access (Camera# 31 on MO0127 Bldg. CCV). There are three doors to cover, pendant drop will be optimized to cover these doors. The camera will be run on multimode fiber, ST connection, N784‐ H01‐SCMM media converter. Power will need to be supplied to the camera or switch to POE rated media converter which will require power.

Refer to the solicitation picture # 30 on Project Description with Photos (Addendum A: Camera to be done) for question below.

1) According with the site visit we will not see a communication cabinet or fiber optic available, do we need to run fiber from this area straight to the CCTV Room?

2) This area will need one of the enclosure that we are providing?

1) The run is up to the vendor, straight to the Security Console or to one of switches that are potentially being installed due to distances to the security console.

2) Refer to answer 1) question 22.

1)What is the existing power infrastructure?

2) Is the power supply stable?

3) Will UPS(s) be required?

4) If so, what is the power requirement?

5) How many UPS? SOW F.2.6

1.) Building power is industry standard 110v/AC. 2.) Power supply is stable. 3.) Section E of the SOW requires for UPS. 4.) Vendor will provide a required UPS capacity recommendation.

5.) One. Or depending on solution proposed by Vendor there are technologies that will provide power through other means.

1) Are there existing fiber optic access points?

2) Will new fiber optic cables be required?

3) If so, what type?

4) What are the lengths of the fiber optic cables from point of origin to end destination?

5) How many fiber optic runs?

6) What termination types will be required?

See Amendment 0011 Revised SOW

E.3.10, Section E.3.11 and E.3.12 /

Refer to photos/diagrams onpages

65‐84 of 125 in the solicitation

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1) There is currently no fiber optic cable installed or used by the existing VSS. All fiber cabling will be new install. 2) Yes. 3) SOW specifies single mode fiber, type based on location (indoor, plenum, outdoor): however the "Project description with photos" specifies multi mode. Multi mode should be the fiber cable type for this project. 4) Length is to be determined by the contractor. 5) The number of fiber optic runs is to be determined by the contractor. 6)

Terminations E.3.11., Project description with photos specifies ST connections

1) Will trenching be required?

2) If so, are the utility locations marked on the ground and/or properly documented?

3) Will dig permits be required?

4) Who will be required to obtain the digging permits? 1‐4) NO.

1) Will lead and asbestos abatement be required?

2) Have the buildings been tested for lead and asbestos?

3) If so, will the government provide the results of the testing?

4) Are there any other health hazards associated with the applicable installation and maintenance?

1) Lead ‐ No, Asbestos ‐ No 2)No to lead and yes to asbestos. See Amendment 0008

Attachment titled “Asbestos Tenant Notification‐ Bolling November 2021" 3) No levels provided; however GSA is currently (08/23/23) performing a lead survey on areas impacted by this project, we will publish as soon as this is provided to FPS by GSA. 4) No other know hazards

1)Are any of the buildings listed as historic buildings?

2) If so, who will determine the locations approved for possible drilling and camera placement?

Section E.5 / E.5.10 / Contractor Site

Walkthrough / Refer to photos/diagrams on pages 65‐84 of

125 in the solicitation

70RFP423QE6000003. 1) Yes 2) Project Description with Photos covers all camera locations

1) Is the existing camera system analog or IP?

2) Are the cameras connected by ethernet or coax cable?

See Amendement 0011 Revised SOW

Section B.2.1 1) analog 2) Coax cable

1) Is Cat6 plenum indoor and outdoor cable required?

2) What type of connectors, RJ45 crimp connector or Keystone punch down jacks?

3) Are there existing cable raceways or paths to route the new ethernet through?

4) Will conduit be required?

5) If so, what type and how many feet? B.2.1 / E.3.10

1.) Cat6 plenum indoor and outdoor depends on locations of camera, section E.3.10 specifies using cable for intended use 2.) Connectors that meet code and provide required technical requirements 3.) There are established routes, new cabling should utilize to best ability the same routes. 4.) Conduit is required in areas were cabling would be accessible and vulnerable to serruptitous manipulation or exterior locations. 5.) Unknown

1) Will existing equipment need to be tested?

2) If so, what type of equipment?

3) Number of each? Section C.1.3 1) No 2)NA 3)NA

1) Will existing cameras need to be replaced?

2) If so, how many cameras need to be replaced?

3) What type and/or brand of cameras are they to be replaced with?

section B.2.1, D.2.1, D.2.2, D.3.1 ‐

D.3.9 / Refer to photos/diagrams on pages 65‐84 of 125 in the SOW.

1.) Yes per the SOW & Project description with photos 2.) Section B.2.1.3‐9 specifies camera count. 3.) Section B.2.1.3‐9 specifies avigilon by model # or equivalent

Camera locations:

1) How many cameras are/will be mounted above 12' on the buildings/poles?

2) How many cameras are/will be roof top mounted?

3) How many cameras are/will require a lift?

section B.2.1 / Refer to photos/diagrams on pages 65‐84 of

125 in the solicitation

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1.) Aproximately 12. Please refer to project description with photos. 2.) Aproximately 5.

Please refer to project description with photos. 3) Aproximately 12. Please refer to project desription with photos.

33 Do the buildings have drop ceilings, or are they solid ceilings between floors? The building has both drop ceilings and solid ceilings.

1) Are “To Scale” drawings available for publication?

2) If not, what is the length, width, and height of the building(s).

Refer to photos/diagrams on pages

65‐84 of 125 in the solicitation

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1) No 2) Project description with photos page 32 has a drawing with dimensions and equipment locations. Google maps can be used for distances.

35 What are the “testing requirements” for the new or upgraded system(s)? Section E.4 Per the SOW, section E.4 Final Inspection and Acceptance.

36 Is the government able to extend the solicitation’s due date? Not at this time

RFQ: 70RFP423QE6000003

Amedment: 0011