Response to Questions Part 3 - 2.3.26.pdf
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- Amendment 6 - Yakama Service Unit Upgrade Stand Alone Closed Circuit Television and Card Access System
- Solicitation number
- 75H71326Q00009a
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This is a Questions and Answers memorandum issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Portland Area Office regarding solicitation 75H71326Q00009, dated February 3, 2026.
The document addresses a single clarification question regarding battery backup requirements for the Access Control System (ACS) and Video Surveillance System (VSS). The initial response indicated that both systems required 24-hour battery backup; however, a contractor questioned the feasibility, noting that a full 24-hour UPS system would require a minimum of 42 rack units and represent significant expense. The IHS Contract Specialist, Sheila Sells, clarified that the 24-hour battery backup requirement applies only to the alarm system, which is separate from the ACS and VSS. The backup battery requirement for the ACS and VSS has been reduced to 4 hours, which is now acceptable. Contractors are invited to contact the Contract Specialist with any additional questions regarding this clarification.
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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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