Attachment I - Questions and Answers.pdf

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Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at the Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building
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70RFP425QE5000012
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a federal contract opportunity to install an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at the Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Q&A addresses seven key inquiries from potential contractors, including confirmation that this is a new contract, clarification on site visit details (completed on 07/21/2025), and specifics about the IDS installation requirements. The document indicates this is an upgrade project where the contractor will remove existing IDS equipment and install new equipment, with device specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SoW) sections B.2.1, B.2.2, and Chapter D. The contractor is required to provide all necessary labor, materials, management, expertise, transportation, supervision, training, licenses, and permits for the IDS installation.

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MN0036 - 70RFP425QE5000012

Questions and Answers

1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? This is a new contract.

2. Has there been a site visit already, or is one pending? Yes the site visit was 07/21/2025.

3. In reviewing the deliverables we did not identify a desired brand/model, is that up to the contractor. The contractor is to submit devices with technical specifications similar to those devices listed in the SoW, section B.2.1, B.2.2, and Chapter D.

4. We also did not identify a quantity or type of IDS...windows, doors, digital, physical, cypher or lock & key. SoW section B.2.1 lists the devices needed, quantity, and placement. Additionally, SoW chapter K has rough drawing which describe the devices needed and placement.

5. Is there an existing IDS installed equipment to remove for disposal,...if so what type. SoW section B.1. describes the existing system in place, which will need to be removed. Section C.1.2 describes the removal of all current IDS equipment in place.

6. Is this an even swap or request for upgrade. This is an upgrade. Contractor will remove existing IDS equipment in install new IDS equipment.

7. CLIN 0001-4001 read "The contractor shall provide technical services, support, testing, maintenance and repair of the system and components in accordance with the attached Statement of Work." If there needs to be a IDS purchase(s) Is that included though not stated? Please refer to the SOW and Pg. 4 of solicitation : 70RFP425QE5000012 which states “The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, management, expertise, transportation, supervision, training, licenses and permits to provide the services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for an installation of an IDS at the Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building located at 212 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 (Building

MN0036).

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