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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation to upgrade the video surveillance system at the Edward Zorinsky Federal Building in Omaha, Nebraska. The solicitation seeks proposals to replace the existing IP camera system and related equipment with a new system, requiring installation of cabling, conduit, fiber optic lines, and connectivity equipment between camera locations. Proposals are due by August 11, 2023 at 4:00 pm EST, as extended by this amendment. The responses provide additional details on the existing power and network infrastructure, types of cabling and connectors required, and testing standards for the new equipment. No existing cameras need replacement, and conduit runs will utilize existing cable pathways between locations.

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70RFP423QE6000005

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Philadelphia PA 19106 Attn: Stacy Powell

OPO/FPS/ECCG/R6

701 Market Street, Suite 3200 Ofc of Procurement Operations – FPS U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security DHS/FPS/East CCG/Region 6

Philadelphia PA 19106 701 Market Street, Suite 3200

70RFP4

Federal Protective Service Acq. Division Office of Procurement Operations U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

FPS EAST CCG DIV 4 ACQ DIV(70RFP4)

08/08/20230002

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/06/2023

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Upgrade of Video Surveillance System (VSS) at the Edward Zorinsky Federal Building located at 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68102.

1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received in response to this RFQ.

2. As a result of this amendment, the solicitation closing date is NOT extended and remains unchanged at 08/11/2023 at 4:00 pm CST. Vendors are requested to submit quotes via email to Stacy Powell at Stacy.A.Powell@fps.dhs.gov and Marcus Mason at

Marcus.L.Mason@fps.dhs.gov.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Adam L. Reynoso

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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QUESTION AND ANSWERS

RFQ: 70RFP423QE6000005

AMENDMENT: 0002

1 QUESTION : What is the existing power infrastructure?

ANSWER : The power is provided by The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) 120vAC

1(a) QUESTION: Is the power supply stable?

ANSWER : Yes, the power is stable.

1(b) QUESTION: Will UPS(s) be required?

ANSWER : See details in SOW section B.2.1.6

1 (i) QUESTION: What is the power requirement?

ANSWER : See details in SOW sections E.1.2 and E.1.4

1(ii) QUESTION: How many UPS?

ANSWER : See details in SOW section B.2.1.6

2 QUESTION : Are there existing fiber optic access points?

ANSWER : See details in SOW section E.3

2(a) QUESTION: Will new fiber optic cables be required?

ANSWER : See details in SOW section E.3

2(a)(i) QUESTION: What type?

ANSWER : See details in SOW section E.3 and detailed floor plan provided in the SOW.

2(b) QUESTION: How many fiber optic runs?

ANSWER : See details in the floor plan provided in the SOW.

2(c) QUESTION: What termination types will be required.

ANSWER : See detail in the floor plan provided in the SOW.

3 QUESTION : Will trenching be required?

ANSWER : No trenching is required.

3(a) QUESTION: Are the utility locations marked on the ground and/or properly documented?

ANSWER : N/A

3(b) QUESTION: Will dig permits be required?

ANSWER : N/A

3(c) QUESTION: Who will be required to obtain the digging permits?

ANSWER : N/A

4 QUESTION: Will lead and asbestos abatement be required?

ANSWER : No, not required.

4(a) QUESTION: Have the buildings been tested for lead and asbestos?

ANSWER : N/A

4(ai) QUESTION: If so, will the government provide the results of the testing?

ANSWER : N/A

4(b) QUESTION : Are there any other health hazards associated with the applicable installion and maintenace?

ANSWER : No, none currently.

5 QUESTION: Are any of the building listed as historic buildings?

ANSWER : No. This is not a historic building.

5(a) QUESTION: Who will determine the locations approved for possible drilling and camera placement?

ANSWER : N/A. All camera placements are found in the SOW floor plans.

6 QUESTION: Is the existing camera system analog or IP?

ANSWER : The current camera system is IP. Reference SOW, section B.1

6(a) QUESTION: Are the cameras connected by ethernet or coax cable?

ANSWER : The existing cameras are connected by coax cable.

7 QUESTION: Is Cat6 plenum indoor and outdoor cable required

ANSWER : Indoor

7(a) QUESTION: What type of connectors, RJ45 crimp connector or Keystone punch down jacks?

ANSWER : RJ45

7(b) QUESTION: Are there existing cable raceways or paths to route the new ethernet through

ANSWER : Consuit (EMT) will be required from camera location to connectivity router

7( c) QUESTION: Will conduit be required?

ANSWER : Yes.

7 (ci) QUESTION: What type and how many feet?

ANSWER : This is determined by the offeror. Reference Addendum to FAR 52.212-4, Para 2, page 71 of 104

8 QUESTION: Will existing equipment need to be tested?

ANSWER : Yes. The entire system needs to be tested upon the vendors installation of the new equipment.

8(a) QUESTION: What type of equipment?

ANSWER : See SOW, Section B.1

8(b) QUESTION: How many of each?

ANSWER : See SOW, Section B.1

9 QUESTION: Will existing cameras nee to be replaced?

ANSWER : No

9(a) QUESTION: How many cameras need to be replaced?

ANSWER : N/A

9(b) QUESTION: What type and/or brand of camera are they to be replaced with?

ANSWER : N/A

10 (a) QUESTION: Camera locations: How many cameras are/will be mounted above 12' on the buildings/poles?

ANSWER : Possibly one camera, remaining are below the 12' mark.

10 (b) QUESTION: How many camera are/will br roof top mounted?

ANSWER : None, they are all internal.

10 ( c) QUESTION: How many cameras are/will require a lift?

ANSWER : None

11 QUESTION: Do the buildings have drop ceilings, or are they solid ceilings between floors?

ANSWER : All conduit runs open attached to the bulk head. Some runs are in plenum accessible from the drop ceiling.

12 QUESTION: Are "To Scale" drawings available for publication?

ANSWER : No

12(a) QUESTION: If not, what is the length, width, and height of the building(s). The facility is the Edward Zorinsky Federal Building 1616 Capital Ave. Omaha, NE 68102

ANSWER : https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/region-6-heartland/buildings-and-facilities/nebraska/edward-zorinsky-federal-building

13 QUESTION: What are the "testing requirements" for the new or upgraded system(s)

ANSWER : See SOW sections: B.2.3, E.4, E.6.2, F.1.2, F.1.3, F.4.1, F.4.2, F.4.3.h

14 QUESTION: Is the government able to extend the solicitation’s due date?

ANSWER : The closing date has been extended until 08/11/2023 at 4:00 pm EST.

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