Questions and Answers 3.29.22.pdf

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1 General Is there wage determination/prevailing wage required?

Yes, wage determination for the primary site of work was included in the solicitation; however the wage determination has been revised. See Wage Determination 2015‐5651 Revision 15, dated 03/15/2022. (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

2 C.2.15

Is this section describing a parapet mount that would mount to an existing wall/pole at the top and extend the camera 6’ away from the structure on which it is mounted or is this a pole to be The pole would be mounted to an existing concrete overhang above the loading dock.

3 C.4.2 In this section it says the monitor should be 42” and in another it says 43”. Will either measurement work?

See Amended SOW and Exhibits: Section C.4; sub‐section C.4.1 and C.4.2. (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

4 Is shielded cable required for all cameras on this project? No, unshielded cable will suffice.

5 Can the government please identify the location of the head See amended Drawing 1 (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

6 C.4.1

In Section C.4.1, the government specifies two (2) 43” monitors and then later four (4) 43” monitors. Can the government please clarify how many monitors are needed in each location?

A screen shot has been provided below C.4 Control Room Monitors C.4.1 The new monitors to be provided and installed are two (2) fourty three (43”) monitor and two (2) twenty four inch (24”) monitors shall be installed in the FPS Security Control room and one (1) twenty four (24”) in the US Marshal Service (USMS) Court Security See Amended SOW and Exhibits: Section C.4; sub‐section C.4.1 (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

7 Will the Government provide onsite storage space for Yes, the government can supply s storage room for network equipment.

Will the Government provide electrical power at the rack location, or will this be the responsibility of the security Yes, there is existing electrical power at the rack location.

When would the Government like to start the project? End the Project?

The Contractor, after receiving a written “Notice to Proceed” from the FPS Contracting Officer (FPS CO), shall complete the installation, including PVT testing and final inspection within sixty

(60) business days. Notice to Proceed will be issued after appropriate level background investigation for Contract employees has been completed.

10 Will the Government please provide a Site Visit Attendee List? Site Visit Sign‐in sheet provided with Amendment 0004.

11 Can you indicate where the MDF/IDF is located on the floor See amended drawing 1 . (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

12 Are in‐ceiling mounts or surface mounts desired for the indoor 1 Surface mount, 1 ceiling mount.

Please provide a list of any government furnished equipment (GFE) that will be available throughout the engagement. There is no government furnished equipment to be provided.

Drawing shows 2 @ 3MP fixed cameras. In SOW, D.3.1 states, “At a minimum, equal or better than Avigilon Interior Fixed See amended drawing 1. (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

Drawing shows 1 @ 5MP fixed camera. In SOW, D.3.3.2 states, “At a minimum, equal or better than Avigilon Exterior Fixed 6 See amended drawing 1 . (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

16 Does the Government require a specific brand for switches? See Amended SOW and Exhibits: Section D.4. (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

In 70RFPW22QW9000003.pdf, C.4.1 specifies qty two (2) for 43" monitors and later in the same section states qty four (4) See Amended SOW and Exhibits: Section C.4; sub‐section C.4.1. (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

In 70RFPW22QW9000003.pdf, C.4.1 please specify what server or workstation the Video Wall monitors will be connected to.

The video wall monitors will be connected to a workstation which will be approximately 20' away.

In 70RFPW22QW9000003.pdf, D.5.4 Is there a preferred manufacturer and model for the console desk and desk top? See Amended SOW and Exhibits: Section D.5.4. (Solicitation Amendment 0004)

Drawing shows 2 poles but SOW mentions only 1 new pole at loading dock. Please confirm there is 1 existing pole and only 1 new pole at the e loading dock is required. Is there an existing

Yes, there is an existing pole with a cable pathway to MDF/IDF and a new pole without an existing pathway to MDF/IDF.

21 Is there an existing rack in the MDF/IDF to mount new No, there is no existing rack, see SOW Section D.5 subsection D.5.1.

22 If not, Is there room in the MDF/IDF for a new 72" rack Yes, there is room for 72" rack.

23 Will remote access to VMS server be allowed during install for No, remote access will not be allowed.

Can we co‐locate our equipment in the main demarc facility (MDF), intermediate demarc facility (IDF), and telephone rooms Yes, if required, you can co‐locate equipment in the MDF/IDF or telephone room.

Do you require Facial recognition on cameras for this implementation? If so, what camera locations would you like to No, facial recognition is not required.

26 Is sufficient space available in cable conduits and trays for cable Yes, there is space available in the conduits and cable trays.

Can the VA confirm the diameter of the conduits running to current camera locations? Will cabling to new camera locations

Diameter of conduit to current cameras is 2". Cabling to the new cameras will be required to run in conduit.

28 Will containment (HEPA) carts be required in any areas? No containment required for this project.

Is electrical power available in the main demarc facility (MDF), intermediate demarc facility (IDF), and telephone rooms (TRs) Yes, there is electrical power available in the MDF/IDF , telephone closets.

30 Is there existing ethernet or fiber to the new camera locations No, there is no existing ethernet or fiber to the new cameras.

31 Can Contractor perform uninterrupted work during normal Yes, uninterrupted work can be done during normal business hours.

In 70RFPW22QW9000003.pdf, C.1.13 specifies Contractor me be required to attend installation construction meetings. Will these meetings be onsite or virtual? Can a contractor These meetings may be onsite and or virtual or telephonic depending situation at hand.

33 Will the Government accept network equipment delivery? No, Gov. will not accept network equipment delivery.

Will the Government provide secure on‐site storage for materials and network equipment? If not, will the Government Yes the government can supply s storage room for network equipment.

35 How many personnel require training? 4