QnA Tracker - 70T05026Q5903N006 -8-28-26.xlsx
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This is a Questions and Answers (QnA) Tracker file that documents inquiries and responses related to Solicitation Number 70T05026Q5903N006 for a CCTV System Upgrade at Vermont Regional Airport (RUT). The file serves as an administrative reference document containing clarifications and guidance provided to potential quoters throughout the solicitation period, including updates released with Amendment 001 and Amendment 002. As a QnA tracker rather than a standalone requirements document, this file supplements the primary RFQ and its attachments by addressing specific questions raised by prospective bidders, though the detailed content of individual questions and answers is not specified in the summary provided.
The RFQ itself is a small business set-aside solicitation issued by the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration for commercial CCTV products and services. Key solicitation milestones include a mandatory site visit held on August 21, 2026 (participation was required for award consideration), with quotes due September 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, submitted via email to kurt.allen@tsa.dhs.gov. Pricing and technical compliance information is detailed in Attachments 1 and 2 of the primary RFQ document. Prospective quoters must reference the full RFQ for complete requirements, delivery terms, applicable FAR provisions and clauses, and pricing submission instructions.
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| A2 70T05026Q5903N006 - RUT CCTV.docx | DOCX document | |
| A1 70T05026Q5903N006 - RUT CCTV.pdf | ||
| QnA Tracker - 70T05026Q5903N006.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 2 - Price Fill in Table.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 70T05026Q5903N006 - RUT CCTV.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - ITAR Terms and Conditions.pdf |
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| # | Reference | Question | Answer |
| 1 | General | Does the airport have an access control system/software that it uses currently for card access throughout the airport? | No access control system that will interact with the CCTV. Installer and maintenance technicians will be escorted by TSA at all times. |
| 2 | Section 2.3 | What time will the site visit begin on 8/21/26? | 1pm. Meeting check in is at the airport entrance |
| 3 | Section 2.3 | What information do you need from us to partake in the site visit? | An email to kurt.allen@tsa.dhs.gov stating who will be attending no later than noon 8/21/2026. A Government issued ID is required to confirm identity at the airport |
| 4 | Section 2.4 | When does the work need to start by? What is the time frame? | 6 months from date of award to succesfully complete the installation |
| 5 | Section 2.7.1 | Do the cameras need to integrate with any existing system? | No, The cameras do not need to integrate with any existing system |
| 6 | Section 2.7.1 | Is there a prevailing wage determination for the installation and/or maintenance portion of this solicitation? | Yes. Service Contract Act WD #: 2015-4139 applies to the system maintenance requirements |
| 7 | Section 2.7.1 | States expandable up to 50 cameras- appendix shows 7. What is the expansion needs? | Lowered to 16 cameras. SOW has been updated |
| 8 | Section 2.7.2 | States expandable up to 20 cameras- different than section 2.7.1- - appendix shows 7. What is the expansion needs? | Lowered to 16 cameras. SOW has been updated |
| 9 | Section 2.7.3 and Appendix B | The original UPS was overkill. What do you need the UPS to actually do? | Provide protection during common brown outs and 3 to 4 hours battery back up. SOW has been updated. |
| 10 | SOW Appendix A | Where are the two viewing station locations? | 1) Airport Managers office in main terminal on second floor. 2) in TSA office in Building B next to the MDF |
| 11 | Section 2.7.3 and Appendix B | Why is the battery pack so powerful? | Reduced to provide back up for the new UPS requirement. SOW has been updated |
| 12 | General | Will the Government please provide a Site Visit Attendee List? | No |
| 13 | General | Would the Government consider extending the due date of the solicitation for at least 1 week after the Government posts answers to questions? | No |
| 14 | Section 2.7.1 | Scope of Work section 2.7.1 specifies expansion of up to 50. Sec 2.7.2 specifies up to 20 cameras. Please confirm which number is correct. | Lowered to 16 cameras. SOW has been updated |
| 15 | General | Can the Contractor co-locate the equipment in the facility MDF, IDF and/or Telephone Rooms and is power available? | May colocate next to (with labels) but not in and using the MDF rack, IDF rack or existing telephone room equipment |
| 16 | General | Does the Government have space in existing racks for contractor to us? If not, would the Government prefer wall mount or free standing racks? | Cannot co-locate in existing TSA equipment. Wall mount preferred |
| 17 | General | Will the government allow remote access to system subject to TSA/DHS ATO security approval? | No |
| 18 | General | Does new cable have to be installed in conduit? | Yes, except the cable going from the terminal to building b can use the existing conduit |
| 19 | General | Is there space available in the existing conduit or trays for new cable. | Only in the conduit going from the terminal to building b |
| 20 | SOW Appendix | Can the government identify the locations of two workstations. | Updated in SOW. Airport Manager office on second floor of the terminal and next to the MDF in building b |
| 21 | Section 2.7.3 and Appendix B | SOW section 2.7.3 specifies a 2 MP camera but Appendix B states a 5MP camera. Please confirm the required MP for the cameras. | 2 MP, SOW Updated |
| 22 | General | Do we need lightening protection between the buildings? | No |
| 23 | General | Can the wires be over 300ft from DVR to camera (regarding cameras 6 &7)? | Fiber and RG6 are fine, CAT6 should not exceed 300 feet |
| 24 | General | Is there room in the IDF to mount a switch and UPS? | Cannot co-locate in existing TSA equipment |
| 25 | General | Can you provide any clarification regarding the conduit associated with this project? | Nothing more than was shared during the site visit |
| 26 | General | Specifically, do you know approximately how far the conduit runs? | No |
| 27 | General | What utilities or services are contained within it ? | Only TSA Fiber |
| 28 | General | We need to know whether Dig Safe involvement would be required prior to any excavation work | Only if the vendor wants to dig and install their own conduit. |
| 29 | General | For Dig Safe activities, would we be responsible for restoring the walkway or other disturbed surfaces after the work is completed? | Yes |
| 30 | General | Can the TSAs unused strands of existing SM fiber optic cable between buildings be used for the new camera system or do you require the placement of a brand new fiber optic cable between the MDF in the TSA building and the IDF in the airport terminal? | All new cable to be used. |
| 31 | General | Is the location of the monitoring station in the TSA building to remain in the supervisor's office, or is it to be relocated next to the MDF room? The idea being the monitoring station and NVR could share the UPS battery back up if they are in the same room. | Relocated to MDF room. See 2) of anwer 10. |
| 32 | Section 2.7.3 and Appendix B | Is a 48-port PoE switch for just 7 cameras necessary, or should a 16 or 24 port product be installed for cost savings. | SOW has been updated |
| 33 | Section 2.7.3 and Appendix B | Likewise, Is a 32-channel recorder with capacity to handle upwards of 50 cameras for such a small venue be used or should a 24-channel NVR be installed for cost savings? | SOW has been updated |
| 34 | Section 2.7.3 and Appendix B | Is the size of the UPS battery back-up that is specified for the monitoring station correct, or should a more standard size be provided for cost savings? | SOW has been updated |
| 35 | Section 2.7.3 and Appendix B | Should additional smaller UPSs to be installed for the POE switch required to support the 7 cameras in the airport terminal, as well? If so, what size or run time is required? | SOW has been updated |
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