Response to Questions Part 3 - 2.3.26.pdf
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- Amendment 3 - Yakama Service Unit Upgrade Stand Alone Closed Circuit Television and Card Access System
- Solicitation number
- 75H71326Q00009
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This is a Questions and Answers document issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Portland Area Office for solicitation 75H71326Q00009, dated February 3, 2026. The document addresses a single clarification question regarding battery backup requirements for Access Control Systems (ACS) and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS).
The original requirement specified 24-hour battery backup for both ACS and VSS systems. A respondent challenged this requirement, noting that 24-hour backup would necessitate significantly sized UPS systems and battery cabinets occupying a minimum of 42 rack units and would be extremely expensive. In response, the Contract Specialist, Sheila Sells, clarified that the 24-hour battery backup requirement applies only to the alarm system, which is separate from ACS and VSS. Consequently, contractors may provide reduced battery backup of 4 hours for the ACS and VSS systems instead of the original 24-hour duration.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE _________________________________________________________________________________ Indian Health Service Portland Area Office 1414 NW Northup St, Suite 800
Portland, OR 97209
MEMORANDUM
The following is a list of question(s) received in regards to subject solicitation with responses:
1. In regards to Response to Questions 1.23.26, question #34: IHS requires battery backup.
Is this for both ACS and VSS? How many hours does IHS require? Response: Yes, backup battery for both ACS and VSS and 24 hours.
Question: Please confirm if the intent is to maintain power to all equipment for a continuous 24-hour period. This is achievable: however, providing a full 24-hour battery backup would require significantly sized UPS systems and battery cabinets, occupying a minimum of 42 rack units. Additionally, 24-hour UPS systems are extremely expensive due to the large battery capacity and supporting infrastructure required. Please advise if this space allocation is acceptable or if a reduced backup 4hr duration is acceptable.
Response: It was an oversight, the alarm system requires the 24 hour battery backup.
Please disregard the 24 hour battery backup as it’s separate from the ACS and VSS.
Reduced backup to 4 hours is acceptable. Any other questions regarding this response, please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself.
Date: February 3, 2026
From: Sheila Sells, Contract Specialist
Subject: Questions and Answers – 75H71326Q00009 Solicitation
To: All Concerned Parties, Contract File
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