RFQ 70RFPW23QW9000004 Amendment 0005.pdf

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x x 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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Auburn WA 98001 Attn: Katelin Davis

OPO/FPS/WEST CCG/R9

400 15th Street SW Ofc of Procurement Operations - FPS U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security DHS/FPS/West CCG/Region 9

Auburn WA 98001 400 15th Street SW

70RFPW

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

FPS WEST CCG (70RFPW)

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)

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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

05/11/2023

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.)

Video Surveillance System (VSS) Installation at the Lloyd D. George Courthouse in Las

Vegas, NV

The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to:

1. Provide the answers to the questions received in response to this solicitation. The Q&A is for informational purposes only the answers to the questions do not themselves change the terms and conditions of the solicitation and any changes to the terms and conditions of the solicitation are expressly and separately indicated as such.

2. Update the Attachment A1 – Drawings.

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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)

Kelly Minturn

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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3. Update Attachment D to revise the 3rd paragraph to add a second email address.

4. Update Attachment E, paragraph 2 in Part II to revise the referenced attachments so they reflect the actual attachment names.

5. Add “Camera List Attachment”.

6. The following changes are made to the

Statement of Work (SOW)

a. Section B.2, Subsection B.2.2. VSS shall retain video for a minimum of 30 days plus 25% additional storage space for future expansion.

Storage shall be calculated at full camera resolution, full frame rate, and low compression.

b. Updated language for all of Section J.3, Subsection J.3.1.

c. Subsection C.2.15. The contractor shall provide and install a workstation in each of the following locations: (1) the FPS Security Control

Room #1113, (1) in the US Marshal Service (USMS)

Court Security Officer (CSO) control room.

d. Subsection D.5.6 regarding the Video Monitor

Wall, has been amended to remove this requirement.

e. Subsection C.5.2 has been amended to read, “The Contractor shall configure installed switches for Trunk line communication between the switches. Line encryption shall be enabled between all network devices to the maximum extent possible. If copper network cabling is utilized between network devices, it must be metallically shielded twisted pair.”

f. Section C.3, Subsection C.3.1 has been amended to read, “The Contractor shall calculate appropriate storage for all cameras recording at fifteen (15) frames per second (fps) at the device (Camera, not total system), maximum resolution, and minimum compression. Storage capacity shall be capable of storing video for a minimum of thirty (30) days. The Contractor shall calculate and provide video storage requirements with quotation; the Contractor shall include enough storage for an additional 25% storage for future expansion maintaining the thirty (30) day minimum requirement. In addition to 6 additional camera licenses.”

g. Section C.4, Subsection C.4.1 has been amended to read, “The new monitors to be provided and

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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installed are two (2) fifty-inch (50”) monitor and two (2) twenty-four inch (24”) monitors shall be installed in the FPS Security Control Room.

One (1) forty-three-inch (43”) monitor in the US

Marshal Service (USMS) Court Security Officer

(CSO) control room. The two (2) 50” monitors shall be wall mounted. The two (2) 24” monitors shall be a vesa desk mounted and shall be located in the FPS Security Control room. The one (1) 43” monitor located in the USMS CSO control room shall be wall mounted.”

h. Subjection C.5.3 has been amended to add, "Identify naming scheme of the network/VLAN when appropriate. Should be something unique for the facility, not called “security camera network” or something security related."

i. Subsection D.3.2.2, subsection D.3.2.2 j has been amended to remove the Profile T requirement.

j. Subsection E.2.5 has been removed.

k. Section F.1, Subsection F.1.1 has been amended to remove the LEC acronym.

7. Update page 112 of 140 of the of the original

RFQ, added the 1st paragraph under Section 3.

8. Update page 113 of 140 of the original RFQ, 2nd paragraph in section 2, to reflect the correct attachment references.

9. Post the Site Visit Attendee list.

10. There are no other changes as a result of this amendment; all other terms and conditions shall remain the same.

POCs:

COR: Phil Coughlin, philip.j.coughlin@fps.dhs.gov

CO: Kelly Minturn, kelly.m.minturn@fps.dhs.gov

CS: Katelin Davis, Katelin.B.Davis@fps.dhs.gov

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Q&A for RFQ 70RFPW23QW9000004

1. How old is the facility?

A: 23 years old, built in 2000.

2. How much square footage is in the facility?

A: About 446,000.

3. How stable is the power?

A: The power is stable as much as the electric company, Nevada Energy, can provide. It is advised that Offerors check the public record regarding any questions pertaining to stability.

4. Is there a dropped ceiling in all areas of installation?

A: Yes, there are drop and hard lid ceilings in the areas of installation.

5. What type of walls are in the perimeter areas?

A: Reinforced concrete.

6. Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?

A: Yes, you may need to drill into the walls.

7. Can we reuse the existing fiber, if any?

A: No, there is no existing fiber in the existing system.

8. Does the existing Pelco CCTV system contain any products that are made in China, or otherwise NDAA compliant? Please note that any analog-to-IP converters you may be using (since these cameras are listed as coax in the scope of work) need to be NDAA-compliant.

A: There are no products that are made in China being used in the existing system and it is NDAA compliant.

9. Does this building have a history of any known asbestos risks?

A: To the best of this agency’s knowledge, there is no known history of asbestos in the building.

10. Is the existing Command Control (SOC) well ventilated?

A: Yes, the existing Command Control (SOC) is well ventilated and there is sufficient ventilation.

11. Is there a special room with HVAC allocated for the new Servers?

A: Yes, there is HVAC allocated in the room where the servers are going to be located.

12. How high are the roof and pole areas outside the building?

A: The roof is 8 stories tall. The poles are about 16 feet tall.

13. Is there a requirement to install some cameras on poles?

A: Yes, some of the cameras will be installed on poles where the existing cameras are now located. See Amendment 0005, amended SOW Section B, subsection B.1.

14. If yes, is there an existing connection to existing conduit to the poles?

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A: Yes, there is existing conduit to the existing poles.

15. How much storage is needed for the CCTV Video recording?

A: See Amendment 0005, amended SOW, page 4, Section B.2, Subsection B.2.2. VSS shall retain video for a minimum of 30 days plus 25% additional storage space for future expansion. Storage shall be calculated at full camera resolution, full frame rate, and low compression. See also amended SOW page 8, Section C.3 subsection C.3.1., which has been revised in part to read, “the Contractor shall include enough storage for an additional 25% storage for future expansion maintaining the thirty (30) day minimum requirement. In addition to 6 additional camera licenses.”

16. Is the system installed in a secure network provided by the government?

A: No, see Amendment 0005, amended SOW, page 4, Section B.2, subsection B.2.1.

17. How often does the contractor shall participate in Continuous Monitoring Strategy and methods or shall provide a Continuous Monitoring capability that the DHS determines acceptable.

A: See Amendment 0005, amended SOW J.3 subsection J.3.1.

18. Will the hardening (applying STIGs. FISMA recommended images for the OS, etc.) of the servers will be done by the contractors? Or will it be handled by DHS IT staff?

A: See Amendment 0005, amended SOW J subsection J.3.1. The acronym STIGs stands for Security Technical Implementation Guides.

19. Will the contractor have to provide an IT Security Plan for the proposed IT systems?

A: Yes, See SOW Section J.

20. Does the entire system need to be compliant to FISMA?

A: Yes, See SOW Section J.

21. Is it the responsibility of the security integrator to address the cyber risk of these systems?

A: Yes, see SOW Section J.

22. If yes, are we to provide cyber security to the systems we are proposing?

A: Yes, See SOW Section J.

23. Does the proposed system need to demonstrate a cyber security vulnerabilities test?

A: Yes, see SOW Section J.

24. According to the RFQ “Contractor ‘may’ be required to atend installa�on construc�on mee�ngs.” Could the government describe frequency and dura�on of poten�al mee�ngs?

A: There will be one preinstalla�on mee�ng and one Post Performance Verifica�on Test mee�ng. See SOW Sec�on C.1 .13.

25. Can the government clarify if a chair will also be required? “The Contractor shall provide and install one (1) 48” straight desk in the FPS Security Control Room #1113.”

A: No, a chair is not required as there is already a chair there for use.

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26. Can the government confirm, only (2) required viewing stations in the FPS office and USMS, removing guard kiosk and lobby screening station?

A: Yes, see Amendment 0005, amended SOW Subsection C.2.15. The contractor shall provide and install a workstation in each of the following locations: ( 1 ) the FPS Security Control Room #1113, (1) in the US Marshal Service (USMS) Court Security Officer (CSO) control room.

27. The RFQ referenced a video monitor wall but no location specified. Can the government provide a location?

A: See Amendment 0005 Subsection D.5.6 regarding the Video Monitor Wall, has been amended to remove this requirement.

28. Can the government clarify “trunk line” connection between network switches?

A: See Amendment 0005, amended SOW C.5.2.

29. Can the government clarify the FIPS requirement, what exactly is the government requesting from the contractor? See section D.1.6 i. Federal Government Compliance with FIPS 140-2 Certified Encryption To comply with policies, Federal Government and other customers can enable FIPS 140-2 certified cryptography on VSM software and on supported cameras.

Required camera cryptography licenses are centrally managed in VMS. Within VMS, optionally turn on licensed FIPS cryptography on cameras. VMS inventories the number of FIPS camera licenses being used and determines whether customers have the required number of licenses within a facility.

A: That is one of the Salient characteristics for the NVMS.

30. Does the government require a compete standalone network, if so, will the viewing stations be on that network? Will we need to reach multiple IDFs, fiber between?

A: See SOW B.2 subsection B.2.1, Yes, the viewing stations will be on the same network. There are multiple intermediate distribution frames (IDFs) available but no fiber.

31. During the site visit we heard from Phil Coughlin. He stated that there was no longer a need for the “FPS Guard Kiosk at the entrance to the basement parking area. I want to confirm that the government plans to remove the requirement for section C.2.15 (see the yellow highlighted area: The contractor shall provide and install a workstation in each of the following locations: the FPS Security Control Room #1113, in the US Marshal Service (USMS) Court Security Officer (CSO) control room, in the “FPS Guard Kiosk at the entrance to the basement parking area, and in the USMS CSO lobby screening station.”

A: See answer to question #26.

32. Can the government clarify C.1.2? “C.1.2, All currently installed wire, cable, and fiber shall be completely removed by the Contractor and properly dispossessed of.”

A: See SOW C.1 subsection C.1.2. All currently installed wire, cable, and fiber shall be completely removed by the Contractor and properly disposed of, and new wire, cabling and fiber installed.

33. It’s our understanding, we can reuse current cabling?

A: No, See SOW C.1 subsection C.1.4.

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34. There are other cables belonging to other organization within these conduits, how do we address this?

A: There is no cabling that belongs to other organizations within the current FPS conduits.

35. Can the government provide a list of companies attending the site walk?

A: Yes, see Amendment 0005 attachment “Site Visit Attendees”.

36. Can the government confirm if prevailing wages will be used for this proposal?

A: Yes, this is a service to purchase and install. See page 79 of 140.

37. Can the government provide a location for the storage of contractor materials?

A: No, not at this time. See SOW subsection C.2.12. Contractor must obtain written approval from GSA via the FPS COR. A storage location will be made available to the awarded contractor upon approval GSA.

38. Can the government provide location of accessible restrooms for field staff?

A: No, but there are accessible restrooms available to field staff located on each floor of the building.

39. Can the government provide a location for the storage of new materials (overnight)?

A: No, see Question #37 above.

40. Is the government opposed of using a large pole mounted bracket in the parking lot to mount newly installed cameras?

A: No, See SOW D.3.1 and D.3.2.2.

41. Can the government provide a location for the storage of equipment (overnight): lifts, etc.

A: See answer to Question #37 above.

42. Can the government clarify, is investigation (proofing of conduit & pathway part of the contract duration)? Is this part of the contract days?

A: Yes, see SOW G.2 subsection G.2.1. All work shall be completed within 60 business days following receipt of written notice to proceed from FPS Contracting Officer.

43. Can the government provide crawl space – hatches inside building looked minimal/small. Is there an as built drawing?

A: No, there are no drawings of crawl space-hatches or as built drawing.

44. Can the government provide location for accesses to extremely high cameras (if necessary)?

A: No, not at this time but it will be provided to the awarded contractor.

45. Can the government provide information on the process of inspections and final sign off/acceptance for conduit and wiring?

A: A Visual Inspection of all conduit and wiring will be conducted before final sign off and acceptance during the performance verification testing. See SOW Section E.4.1.

46. Can the government clarify its provision for broken conduit or damaged raceway & path to termination point?

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A: No, not at this time but it will be provided to the awarded contractor.

47. Can the government clarify is the contractor required to paint conduit that is installed?

A: There is no requirement in the SOW to paint the conduit.

48. Would the government consider a one-week extension?

A: Question was unclear. If asking about project completion then no, see SOW G.2 subsection G.2.1. If asking about quote extension then amendments will be issued in order to give vendors ample time to submit their quotes.

49. Atachment D - Past Performance Ques�onnaire, 104-108. The Past Performance Ques�onnaire is in a PDF format. Would government provide this form in a fillable PDF format to more easily facilitate client responses? If not, would government customer allow offeror to edit the form to create the fillable fields?

A: The PPQ states “Handwriten or typed responses are sufficient.” PDF may be edited to create fillable fields. A word version will be posted with this amendment.

50. Several camera loca�ons appear to require a manli� for access. Please confirm that onsite parking space will be available to park a manli� overnight.

A: An on-site parking space will be available to park a manli� overnight for the awarded contractor.

51. Please confirm that the exis�ng system does not have any integra�on/interface/connec�on to other systems (PACS, Fire Alarm System, Building Automa�on System, etc.) and that the new CCV system does not require any integra�on/interface to any other systems.

A: The system in place is not connected to nor does it interface with PACS, Fire Alarm Systems or Building Automa�on Systems. It is not required for the new system to connect or interface with any PACS, Fire Alarm Systems, Building Automa�on Systems" or any other systems.

52. RFQ Instruc�ons to Offerors, 113 of 140. First full paragraph plus Item 1 and 2 references to Past Performance Ques�onnaire and Past Performance Project Form atachment iden�fier and atachment descrip�on are not consistent with supplied atachments. Please clarify atachment iden�fiers/descrip�ons that are being requested for each requirement.

A: See Amendment 0005. The RFQ language on RFQ pages 109 of 140 and 113 of 140 have been amended to clarify the Atachment C – Past Performance Project Form and Atachment D – Past Performance Ques�onnaire.

53. RFQ Instruc�ons to Offerors, 116, 117 of 140. Please clarify the quote sec�on where offerors are to submit the requested Sec�on 508 ACR documents.

A: See sec�on 1.a on page 111 of 140 in the original RFQ.

54. RFQ Instruc�ons to Offerors, 117 of 140. Please iden�fy the applicable FAR clause suppor�ng the "Achieved Technical Ceiling" evalua�on methodology.

A: This is a provision within the Instruc�ons to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services under Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

55. RFQ C.5.3, 40, 41 of 140. The last line of C.5.3 on page 40 of 140 states, "VLAN’s to be configured are:" The first line of body text on page 41 is "GEORGECH." It appears that content

Amendment 0005 Page 8 of 81 is missing. Please clarify C.5.3 requirement, provide any missing informa�on, and confirm that the "GEORGECH' text is extraneous and not relevant.

A: "GEORGECH" is not extraneous language. See Amendment 0005, SOW C.5 subsec�on C.5.3.

56. SF 1449 box 5 and document header text indicates that the solicita�on number is 70RFPW23QW9000004. Mul�ple loca�ons throughout the document reference a different RFQ number (such as but not limited to pages 111, 112, and 115 of 140). Please clarify solicita�on number and applicability of requirements stated for the other solicita�on number.

A: The solicita�on number was clarified in amendment 0001.

57. RFQ 4.e, 115 of 140. Please clarify the specific ra�ng scale and associated criteria for each ra�ng value that will be used for ra�ng offerors past performance.

A: See original RFQ, pages 112-115 of 140, Part II – Past Performance. Past performance will be evaluated based on the relevancy of the projects in terms of scope, magnitude and complexity.

58. RFQ 7.5, 55 of 140. Please confirm that there are exis�ng compliant anchors available for contractor use to secure fall protec�on equipment for all roo�op work loca�ons. If not, please clarify responsibility for providing compliant safety anchors.

A: Yes, GSA has exis�ng safety anchors available on the building.

59. RFQ Atachment D, 105 of 140. Past Performance Ques�onnaire document states in part, "Upon comple�on of the survey, PLEASE EMAIL to Katelin Davis at Katelin.B.Davis@fps.dhs.gov. If you have any ques�ons, please submit in wri�ng to both addresses listed.". Only one address is indicated. Please confirm that clients are to submit completed ques�onnaires and any ques�ons only to Katelin Davis. If this is incorrect, please provide the addi�onal addresses.

A: See Amendment 0005, updated Atachment D.

60. RFQ Atachment D, 105 of 140. Will the Government confirm receipt of completed ques�onnaires upon offeror request?

A: No, the Government confirms receipt of the ques�onnaires to the end-customer who submits them.

61. RFQ Atachment E, 109 of 140. Contractor Quote Checklist in the RFQ appears to use atachment leters that are not consistent with the atachment descrip�ons. Please clarify which is correct, the iden�fier leter (e.g., C) or the atachment descrip�on.

A: See answer to Ques�on #52 above.

62. RFQ B.1, 32-35 of 140. Please provide diagram/plan iden�fying each camera loca�on by a unique number that correlates to each camera in this table.

A: See Amendment 0005. Amendment 0005 provides updated drawings and a Camera List for the types of cameras currently in those loca�ons.

63. RFQ B.1, 32-35 of 140. Please iden�fy the highest eleva�on above ground level for cameras/devices that require a manli� for access.

A: Approximately 14 to 16 feet.

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64. RFQ B.1, 32-35 of 140. Several camera loca�ons are noted as being on the roof. Please confirm that there are exis�ng compliant anchors available for contractor use to secure fall protec�on equipment. If not, please clarify responsibility for providing compliant safety anchors.

A: See answer to Ques�on #58 above.

65. RFQ B.2.2, 35 of 140. Please provide building/site plan that iden�fies all personnel entry and emergency exit loca�ons so that offerors can ensure compliance with requirement.

A: See Amendment 0005. Amendment 0005 provides updated drawings.

66. RFQ B.2.2, C.3.1, 35, 39 of 140. Video storage requirements state that imagery must be retained for a minimum of 30 days. Please clarify if imagery must be maintained at full ini�al recorded resolu�on for the full 30 days.

A: See Amendment 0005. SOW Sec�on, C.3 Subsec�on C.3.1 has been amended to read, “The Contractor shall calculate appropriate storage for all cameras recording at fifteen (15) frames per second (fps) at the device (Camera, not total system), maximum resolu�on, and minimum compression. Storage capacity shall be capable of storing video for a minimum of thirty (30) days. The Contractor shall calculate and provide video storage requirements with quota�on;

the Contractor shall include enough storage for an addi�onal 25% storage for future expansion maintaining the thirty (30) day minimum requirement. In addi�on to 6 addi�onal camera licenses.”

67. RFQ B.2.2, C.3.1, 35, 39 of 140. Video storage requirements in these two paragraphs are not consistent (15 fps vs maximum camera fps, 25% extra storage vs 6 addi�onal cameras). Please clarify which requirement governs.

A: See answer to ques�on #66 above.

68. RFQ C.1.2, 35 of 140. Please confirm that all exis�ng system wiring is clearly labeled on both ends and intermediate loca�ons.

A: All exis�ng wiring is clearly labeled on both ends and intermediate loca�ons.

69. RFQ C.2.15. 39 of 140. Please provide floor plans for all building floors that clearly depict room numbers/loca�ons referenced in C.2.15, loca�on/size/rou�ng/size/fill ra�o for exis�ng conveyances, penetra�ons, etc. to enable offerors to prepare accurate quotes.

A: All other floor drawings are considered classified and will only be provided to the awarded contractor a�er they have received the appropriate security clearance.

70. RFQ C.2.15, C.4.1, 39 of 140. Please confirm that no monitors are required for the FPS Guard Kiosk and USMS CSO Lobby Screening Sta�on.

A: A: It is confirmed that no monitors are required for the FPS guard Kiosk and USMS CSO lobby screening sta�on. See SOW Subsec�on D.2.

71. RFQ C.2.15, C.5.6, 39, 41 of 140. Required quan�ty of worksta�ons is not consistent between these two paragraphs (4 vs. 2). Please clarify conflic�ng requirements.

A: See answer to ques�on #66 above and Amendment 0005.

72. RFQ C.2.2, 37 of 140. Please iden�fy the loca�on (room number) that houses the exis�ng video system servers and confirm that the new VSS equipment to be installed will go into the same loca�on.

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A: FPS control room #1113 and yes it will go into the same loca�on.

73. RFQ C.2.2, 37 of 140. If the new VSS head-end equipment goes in the same room loca�on as the exis�ng video system equipment, is there sufficient space to install the new equipment while the exis�ng equipment remains func�onal?

A: Yes, there is sufficient space.

74. RFQ C.2.2, 37 of 140. If the new VSS head-end equipment goes in the same room loca�on as the exis�ng video system equipment and both systems are to be func�onal at the same �me, are there sufficient environmental controls to maintain room temperature and humidity within the manufacturer recommended opera�ng condi�ons?

A: Yes, there is sufficient environmental controls to maintain room temperature and humidity within the manufacturer recommended opera�ng condi�ons.

75. RFQ C.3.1, 39 of 140. Paragraph requires providing enough storage for 6 addi�onal cameras.

Please specify which camera model should be used for determining the extra storage requirement.

A: See Amendment 0005, amended SOW C.3 subsec�on C.3.1

76. RFQ C.4.1, 39 of 140. Please confirm that the two loca�ons that require video wall moun�ng of monitors require a new contractor provided video monitor wall IAW SOW D.5.6.

A: See answer to Ques�on #27 above.

77. RFQ C.4.2, 39 and 49 of 140. For the two 50" monitors, is there space for a rolling stand or can they be wall mounted?

A: See Amendment 0005. SOW Sec�on C.4, Subsec�on C.4.1 has been amended to read, “The new monitors to be provided and installed are two (2) fi�y-inch (50”) monitor and two (2) twenty-four inch (24”) monitors shall be installed in the FPS Security Control Room. One (1) forty-three-inch (43”) monitor in the US Marshal Service (USMS) Court Security Officer (CSO) control room. The two (2) 50” monitors shall be wall mounted. The two (2) 24” monitors shall be a vesa desk mounted and shall be located in the FPS Security Control room. The one (1) 43” monitor located in the USMS CSO control room shall be wall mounted.” There is no space for a rolling stand nor shall one be used.

78. RFQ D.1.5, 42 of 140. Please confirm that the Government is reques�ng so�ware and hardware to provide failover and redundancy for the video servers.

A: Yes, that is one of the salient characteris�cs see SOW D Subsec�on D.1 through D.1.7

79. RFQ D.3, 46 of 140. Please provide specifica�ons for the exis�ng poles/founda�ons suppor�ng exis�ng cameras so that offerors can ensure that they are adequate to support camera loads under site condi�ons (e.g., high wind velocity) without vibra�ons/shake that will degrade image quality.

A: A check was completed on GSA and there are no available specifica�ons.

80. RFQ D.3, 46 of 140. If the exis�ng poles suppor�ng exis�ng cameras do not meet structural requirements to support camera loads under site condi�ons (e.g., wind velocity) without vibra�ons/shake that will degrade image quality, shall offerors bid installing new structurally sound camera poles or towers?

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A: This is not a requirement in the SOW. There are currently cameras mounted to the exis�ng poles. With that being said the exis�ng poles would meet structural requirement to support the exis�ng camera loads under site condi�ons.

81. RFQ D.3.1, D.3.3.2, 46, 47 of 140. Please confirm that offerors are not being requested to include the op�onal FIPS 140-2 encryp�on so�ware license for Level 1 or CRYPTR card for Level 3 with cameras suppor�ng this func�onality.

A: Not requiring FIPS 140-2 encryp�on so�ware license for Level 1 or CRYPTR card for Level 3 with cameras suppor�ng this func�onality or state otherwise. See Sow D.3 subsec�on D.3.1 and D.3.2.2 for Salient characteris�cs.

82. RFQ D.3.2, 46, 47 of 140. D.3.2 is missing. Please confirm that no content is missing or provide missing content.

A: See Amendment 0005. SOW Sec�on D.3, subsec�on D.3.2 has been amended to correct numbering.

83. RFQ D.3.2.2, 47 of 140. Please iden�fy the required camera lens for each 61 MP camera loca�on so that offerors can prepare accurate quotes.

A: See SOW C.2 subsec�on C.2.9.

84. RFQ D.3.3.1.g, 47 of 140. Avigilon only specifies IK-10 impact resistance. A vandal proof ra�ng is not specified. Please clarify requirement or confirm that IK-10 impact resistance is acceptable to sa�sfy the requirement.

A: There is no subsec�on D.3.3.1.g. See SOW D.3 subsec�on D.3.1 i and D.3.2.1 f. The SOW was updated by removing vandal proof ra�ng.

85. RFQ D.3.3.2, 47 of 140. Please confirm that the Government is aware that the 61 MP camera will only meet the stated environmental specifica�ons within this paragraph when installed in a compa�ble environmental housing.

A: Yes, the government is aware and there is no subsec�on D.3.3.2.

86. RFQ D.3.3.2, 47 of 140. The requested high megapixel cameras do not include IR illumina�on and will therefore require adequate site ligh�ng to provide useable imagery during hours of darkness. Can the Government provide informa�on regarding illumina�on levels for the exterior areas requiring video surveillance coverage?

A: There is no subsec�on D.3.3.2. There is sufficient level of illumina�on between the streetlights and the buildings lights. On 11/14/2021, FPS visited the site during hours of darkness and low light condi�ons to determine if ligh�ng was opera�onal and properly maintained. Upon inspec�on, the facility ligh�ng appeared to be uniformed and sufficient. The results of the test were adequate.

87. RFQ D.3.3.2, 47 of 140. If the Government cannot provide informa�on regarding illumina�on levels for the exterior areas requiring video surveillance coverage, will offerors be afforded the opportunity to conduct ligh�ng surveys during hours of darkness?

A: See answer to question #86 above.

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88. RFQ D.3.3.2, 47 of 140. The specified 61 megapixel cameras do not include IR illumina�on.

Shall offerors include separate IR illumina�on for these cameras? If yes, please indicate required IR illuminator performance specifica�ons.

A: There is no subsec�on D.3.3.2. There is no IR requirement in the SOW.

89. RFQ D.3.3.2, 47 of 140. According to the latest manufacturer data sheet, the requested 61 MP camera model does not meet several of the stated specifica�ons such as ONVIF Profile T and Video Patern Detec�on. Please clarify how offerors should bid since the specified camera does not meet the stated specifica�ons.

A: There is no subsec�on D.3.3.2. See Amendment 0005, the SOW has been amended to remove the Profile T requirement and Video Detec�ons.

90. RFQ D.5.5, 48 of 140. Does Room 1113 have an exterior window with adequate view of the sky for proper �me server antenna placement/recep�on and how far is the window from the desired equipment rack loca�on? If not, please clarify how offerors are to obtain access to a conveyance and exterior penetra�on to run cabling for the GPS �me receiver antenna in a suitable loca�on with the required view of the sky?

A: No, there is no window in the FPS control room. The Atrium which is located next to the control room has windows with required view of the sky which has access to the proper conveyance and exterior penetra�on to run cabling to the GPS �me receiver antenna in a suitable loca�on with the required view of the sky. See Amendment 0005 for updated drawing.

91. RFQ D.5.5, 48 of 140. If Room 1113 does not have an exterior window with adequate view of the sky for proper �me server antenna placement/recep�on please clarify in detail the loca�on and cable run distance to the nearest suitable window and conveyance/wall penetra�on requirements so that offerors can es�mate the level of effort and pricing associated with installing the GPS �me receiver antenna.

A: From room 1113 it is 25 feet across the hard lid ceiling which has the proper conveyance for the cabling to be run with no penetra�on required to the closest window.

92. RFQ E.1.1, 49 of 140. Please provide HVAC design capacity and current heat load for the loca�on where head-end equipment is to be installed so that offerors can determine if HVAC upgrades are required.

A: HVAC is not a requirement in the SOW.

93. RFQ E.1.6, F.4.3.L, 50 of 140. Riser diagrams are typically provided for Access Control System or Intrusion Detec�on System installa�ons. Please clarify relevancy and specific requirements for CCV installa�on.

A: Riser diagrams are a requirement of the SOW, Sec�on E.1.6. Riser Diagrams – The Contractor shall supply a system riser diagram. The diagram shall indicate the loca�on of all associated system components.

94. RFQ E.2.5, 40 of 140. Please confirm which cameras will require pain�ng (i.e., only cameras atached to the building exterior, all cameras, etc.).

A: This requirement was removed from the SOW via Amendment 0005.

95. RFQ E.2.5, 40 of 140. "Paragraph states, ""Camera housings shall match the color and architecture of the building, equal to or greater than the exis�ng camera housings."" Please

Amendment 0005 Page 13 of 81 clarify 1) performance criteria to sa�sfy the ""match … architecture of the building"" requirement. and 2) performance criteria to sa�sfy the ""equal to or greater than the exis�ng camera housings"" requirement."

A. This requirement was removed from the SOW via Amendment 0005.

96. RFQ E.2.5, 40 of 140. Can the Government provide the required paint color(s) for cameras to aid offerors in accurately es�ma�ng the level of effort and associated pricing?

A: This requirement was removed from the SOW via Amendment 0005.

97. RFQ E.2.5, 40 of 140. Will all cameras that require pain�ng be painted the same color? If more than one color is required, please indicate the number of different colors that will be required.

A: This requirement was removed from the SOW via Amendment 0005.

98. RFQ E.20.1, 60 of 140. "Please provide or indicate how offerors can obtain the specified HLS EA Technical Reference Model (TRM) Standards and Products Profile. It does not appear to be publicly available."

A: Here is the link htps://www.hsdl.org/?view&did=453768

99. RFQ F.1.1, 61 of 140. Please define the LEC acronym.

A: See Amendment 0005. SOW Sec�on F.1, Subsec�on F.1.1 has been amended to remove this acronym.

100. RFQ F.1.2, G.2.1 61, 64 of 140. Supply chain issues with many manufacturers may prevent mee�ng the 60 day procure/install/test requirement. Will the Government make allowances if supply chain shortages prevent �mely equipment delivery?

A: No, See SOW G.2 subsec�on G.2.1.

101. RFQ F.2 61 of 140. Paragraph appears to be missing text or contain extraneous text. Please clarify.

A: See Amendment 0005 for updated paragraph F.2.

102. RFQ F.2.7, 62 of 140. Is this So�ware Maintenance Program referring to the requirement in E.19? If not, please clarify program requirements.

A: Yes, the So�ware Maintenance Program is referring to SOW E.19 and required by F.2.7.

103. RFQ G.5.3, 64 of 140. Please iden�fy all areas considered to be high pedestrian usage so that offerors can develop accurate pricing.

A: The lobby is the only area considered to be high pedestrian usage.

104. RFQ H.2.1 5.A, 71, 72 of 140. Item 5.A is �tled Instruc�ons to Offerors and indicates that offerors are to provide completed ACR for each commercially available Informa�on and Communica�ons Technology (ICT) item offered through this contract. This requirement is not included in the Atachment E quote checklist. Please confirm that submi�ng the ACR documents is a post award submital to be provided in the design package and not submited with offerors quotes.

A: See the “INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS” sec�on 4. H. 1. In the RFQ. Submi�ng the ACR documents is part of Offerors quotes. The second paragraph in Atachment E states failure to adhere to the instruc�ons on this Atachment and in the “Instruc�ons to Offerors” sec�on of the

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RFQ… both the Contractor Quote Checklist AND the “Instruc�ons to Offerors” is what each Offeror needs to follow as they prepare their quote.

105. RFQ I.3 74 of 140. Will the government authorize progress payments? If yes, please indicate the payment schedule.

A: No, see “Submission of Invoices” on page 26 of 140 of the original RFQ for how to submit invoices.

106. RFQ Instruc�ons to Offerors, 112 of 140. Please clarify whether the Government will allow addi�onal ques�ons to seek clarifica�on on responses to offeror ques�ons.

A: No, addi�onal ques�ons will be allowed.

107. RFQ Site Plan, 78 of 140. Drawing scale is not legible. Please provide drawing with fully legible text throughout.

A: See Amendment 0005 for updated drawing.

108. RFQ Site Plan, 78 of 140. Drawing includes several "relocate" nota�ons. Please clarify and iden�fy the both the current and desired relocated loca�on for each device with the "relocate" nota�on.

A: See Amendment 0005 for updated drawing.

109. RFQ Site Plan, 78 of 140. Do the loca�ons iden�fied as "relocate" have exis�ng camera supports, and wire pathways? If no, please provide clear performance requirements for camera supports to be provided by the contractor.

A: Yes, see SOW C.2 subsec�on C.2.2, which states in part, “Provide and install camera mounts and other appurtenances, premise wiring, and system hardware as required for a complete and fully opera�onal system as specified in this SOW.”

110. RFQ Site Plan, 78 of 140. The single drawing provided does not contain sufficient informa�on for offerors to prepare accurate quotes. Please provide floor plan diagram showing all relevant interior loca�ons such as, but not limited to: head-end loca�on, worksta�on loca�ons, exis�ng conveyance/conduit routes for each device loca�on, floor penetra�ons, relevant telecom closets, power sources/circuits, etc.

A: See answer to ques�on #69. All other floor drawings are considered classified and will only be provided to the awarded contractor a�er they have received the appropriate security clearance.

111. RFQ Site Plan, 78 of 140. If drawings showing conveyance pathways are not available, please indicate the basis for wire length that offerors should use for preparing quotes.

A: See Amendment 0005 for updated drawing. The approximate wire length 30,000 linear feet.

112. Can conduit be run across sidewalks in parking lots? This is for the cameras that will be mounted outside wall that will connect back to light poles inside parking lot.

A: Yes, conduit can be run across the sidewalk to light pole.

113. Can you confirm loca�ons of worksta�ons?

A: See answer to ques�on #26.

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114. Can exis�ng coax be used?

A: No, See Amendment 0005, amended SOW C.1 subsec�on C.1.2

115. Are all cameras func�onal now?

A: Yes, all cameras are func�onal.

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Federal Protective Service Western Consolidated Contracting Group

400 15th St. SW Auburn, WA 98001

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Solicitation: 70RFPW23QW9000004

NAME OF CONTRACTOR REQUESTING THE REFERENCE:

The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information regarding the quality of the above named Contractor’s past performance relative to a contract, completed or in progress, at your company/agency. The Federal Protective Service is considering this Contractor for the installation of a Video Surveillance System (VSS) in Las Vegas, NV. We would greatly appreciate your input regarding the quality of the Contractor’s past performance.

Handwritten or typed responses are sufficient. It is requested that the individual(s) responsible for the administrative oversight of the project (e.g. security specialist, COR, COTR, etc.) respond to this questionnaire.

More than one copy of the questionnaire may be submitted if responses from more than one individual are appropriate.

Upon completion of the survey, PLEASE EMAIL to Katelin Davis at Katelin.B.Davis@fps.dhs.gov and WestCCG@fps.dhs.gov. If you have any questions, please submit in writing to the email address listed above.

We appreciate your efforts on our behalf.

CONTRACT NO. OR PROJECT TITLE:

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

TOTAL PROJECT VALUE (TO DATE):

NAME:

TITLE:

COMPANY:

TELEPHONE:

EMAIL:

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3. Discuss the Contractor’s quality control over the entirety of the installation. How effective was the

PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS:

Please provide a brief description of the scope of this project so that we may determine any similarities to this contract:

Please provide your comments on the Contractor’s performance in the following areas:

1. Discuss the Contractor’s overall level of professionalism and attentiveness.

Comments:

2. Discuss the Contractor’s overall level of customer service and responsiveness.

Comments:

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3. Contractor in identifying and resolving problems—was the Contractor proactive or reactionary?

Comments:

4. Discuss the Contractor’s ability to provide sufficient supervision/staffing to ensure effective and successful performance.

Comments:

5. How effectively does the Contractor respond to problems presented to them by owner and tenant representatives?

Comments:

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6. Discuss the Contractor’s overall management of the project.

Comments:

7. Please describe any special, unique and/or complex requirements of the project, and how well the Contractor was able to handle those complex requirements.

Comments:

8. If you had a choice, would you hire this Contractor again? Why or why not?

Comments:

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9. In summary, would you describe the quality of the Contractor's services and overall performance as:

a. Highly Acceptable – Based on the contractor’s performance under this project, the level of risk associated with this vendor is substantially less than the level expected from a competent vendor.

b. Acceptable – Based on the contractor’s performance under this project, the level of risk associated with this vendor is no more than the level expected from a competent vendor.

c. Unacceptable – Based on the contractor’s performance under this project, the level of risk associated with this vendor is greater than the level normally expected from a competent vendor.

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CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

*FAILURE to provide all the requested parts, including Part I – REDACTED, may result in rejection of the Contractor’s proposal and shall not be further evaluated.

* FAILURE to adhere to the instructions on this Attachment and in the “Instructions to Offerors” section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package may result in rejection of the Contractor’s quotation and shall not be further evaluated.

PART I – Compliance with Technical Specifications

The Contractor shall provide an Itemized List of all Contractor furnished equipment without pricing.

Please make sure to include brand/manufacturer and model for each piece of equipment quoted.

Contractor shall provide cut sheets for all proposed equipment that shall correspond to all equipment listed on the Itemized List mentioned above – all cut sheets shall be on one (1) file. The Contractor shall not separate equipment cut sheets into individual files.

PART II – Past Performance

The offeror shall provide up to a maximum of three (3) “Attachment C – Past Performance Project Form(s)” for projects performed for Government agencies and/or commercial customers within the last three (3) years. For each project submitted, up to a maximum of three (3), the Offeror shall fill out one (1) “Attachment C - Past Performance Project Form” and submit those Past Performance Project Forms to the Government along with the Offeror’s submission

In addition to the Past Performance Project Form(s) that are provided by the offeror, the Offeror is responsible for sending “Attachment D – Past Performance Questionnaire” to each end-customer listed on the Offeror provided “Attachment C – Past Performance Project Form”. Past Performance Questionnaires shall be sent directly to the Contracting Specialist and in accordance with the instructions on Attachment D - Past Performance Questionnaire.

PART III – Price Submission

The offeror shall complete blocks 12, 17a, 17b and column 24 (EA price only for entire job), blocks 30a, 30b of the SF 1449. The price submission on the SF 1449 shall include a total price for all requirements to include labor, supervision, material/equipment, travel, per diem, shipping/freight, training, and warranty as specified within the Statement of Work (SOW).

In addition, an itemized price listing shall be submitted that clearly identifies each item proposed. For each item proposed, the item, model, manufacturer, and cost must be specified. In addition, the itemized price listing shall clearly identify prices for labor, supervision, project management, project engineering, equipment rental, travel, per diem, warranties, shipping/freight charges and any other applicable prices; these prices shall be listed individually. Pricing associated with travel and per diem shall be in accordance with FTR travel and per diem rates.

PART IV – Contract Documentation/Representations & Certifications

The Contractor shall sign this document, “Attachment E – Contractor Quotation Checklist” and

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Amendments - If amendments have been issued, the offeror shall acknowledge each amendment by any of the three (3) methods prescribed in block 11 of the amendment form (SF30); (a) By completing blocks 8, 15a, 15b, 15c and returning one (1) copy of the amendment, (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted, (c) By separate letter which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers.

The Contractor shall complete 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS, per the clause instructions. 52.212-3 has been provided within the “Instructions to Offerors” section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package. The only exception to the Contractor filling out the attached Reps & Certs is if the Contractor is already represented and certified via SAM.gov (System of Award Management). This is solely the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure their company is properly represented and certified.

Contractors shall provide current copies of all licenses required by state and local municipalities and a current Certificate of Insurance with quote.

There will be two (2) submissions within the one (1) email sent to Katelin.B.Davis@fps.dhs.gov via the instructions listed in the “Instructions to Offerors, Part 1. SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC

PROPOSAL”:

One (1) submission shall contain all four (4) parts from the “Instructions to Offerors” Part 4 and listed above; 1) PART I - Compliance with Technical Specifications, 2) PART II – Past Performance, 3) PART III – Price Submission, and 4) PART IV - Contract Documentation/ Representations & Certifications.

One (1) submission shall contain only 1) PART I - Compliance with Technical Specifications with all company and personally identifiable information redacted.

*FAILURE to provide all the requested parts, including Part I – redacted, may result in rejection of the Contractor’s proposal and shall not…