F3G1DB3332AW01 QA.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

99TH CONTRACTING SQUADRON (ACC)

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE NEVADA

Buy - Fight - Win

16 January 2024

SUBJECT: F3G1DB2283AW01, 432 Wg Creech Wi-Fi – Questions & Answers

1. Is there an Incumbent? Is so can the government please provide the name and contract number?

Incumbent is Whittrio Inc, FA486123P0139/FA486118PB039

2. Can the government please provide the maps/floor plans for each building?

Yes. Bldg 1003 only requires internet service in the room marked AAFES and building 1000 is the rooms for the second story not the hangar space.

4. Can the government provide Telecom DEMARC location (physical address, building #, and room number). This is where Internet Services are provided to the base.

Building 64 and 1000

5. Can the government confirm sufficient space available in risers, and cable trays for cable distribution (if needed) throughout the buildings and between floors?

Space will be available as required.

6. Can the government confirm if there a dropped ceiling in all areas of installation?

Confirmed.

7. Can the government confirm what fiber type is currently installed? (MM, SM, OM3) Fiber is not currently used for Wi-Fi

8. Can the government confirm if there fiber interconnectivity between all buildings to the MDF of where Internet Connectivity is provided to the Base? Will the contractor be allowed to use this fiber?

Each location has a comm room with connection back to the main nodes of building 64 and building 1000.

9a. Will the Government schedule a site visit with 3 business days' notice?

A site visit will not be scheduled 9c. Will the Government extend the proposal due date to 3 calendar days after Questions are answered; we understand the government is under a tight deadline.

The due date will not be extended What work, if any, was completed under the 2023 contract?

Bridge contract and previous contract above. The requirement has increased since the previous contract and the bridge.

What is the primary building material for the internal walls of each building?

Sheet Rock Can the government identify where the MDF, IDFs, and TRs are located on the floor plans along with room number?

Telecom rooms/mechanical rooms for combined area are identified on floor plans Will any locations require more than a ladder to complete the installation, such as a scissor lift?

A ladder will work for all locations.

For fiber connectivity, can the Government identify where Building 24, Building 113, and 1210 connect back to? We could not find these on the attached fiber map "Atch+3+Base+Fiber+Map.pdf".

Connectivity is back to building 64 for 24 and 113, 1000 for 1210.

Can we use the existing Cat6/Cat 5e cabling or do we need to install new cable? If new ethernet cabling is required what type does the base require - CAT6, CAT6A, CAT7, etc?

Existing cabling can be used, CAT6/CAT5E that may be required will meet base standards or be installed by the government through a different contract.

Please identify cable type fiber (MMF, SMF, OM3, etc) on the fiber map, "Atch+3+Base+Fiber+Map.pdf", provided.

Single mode OS1 For any new cabling required, does the contractor need to install cabling within conduit or can it be run freely with cable trays and risers?

Not required.

Can conduit be run along the ceiling in areas that have hard pan ceilings and no access hatches?

Not required.

If conduit is required, does it need to be EMT or can it be PVC?

Not Required.

For any new cabling required, does the contractor need to install cabling within conduit or can it be run freely with cable trays and risers?

Not Required.

Please provide a list of any government furnished equipment (GFE) that will be available throughout the engagement. In addition, clarify if Firewall is GFE or Contractor-provided.

No GFE provided Are there any other hardware requirements, for example FIPS 140-2, TAA, on DISA APL or other?

Not required, morale internet usage Is there a battery backup requirement? If so, how long is the battery backup requirement?

Not Required How will WiFi services be used; government neworking, CUI, or air gapped guest networking?

Morale, quest networking Is authentication required for access to this WiFi Network?

Yes Who is the current Internet Service Provider (ISP)? If multiple providers for differing locations, please identify by location.

Stimulus Technlogy

1. Is it 100 Mbps per building, or is it meant to cover all the buildings?

100 MBPS is per building

2. Is there a fiber link from the main communication room to all the buildings where Wi-Fi is needed, or will a wireless link need to be built from the communication room to some of the buildings that require Wi-Fi?

Some building will require establishment of the Wi-Fi network. All building go back to comm node Building 64 or building 1000.

3. Just to clarify, is this solicitation a requirement to provide and manage Wi-Fi services for all the buildings listed in this solicitation? Will all equipment, parts, and labor be provided and maintained by the contractor, and will they be returned at the end of the contract, or will the equipment be owned by the government after the contract period?

Equipment and management of network will be provided and retained by the contractor.

4. Is there any blueprint available for the buildings where Wi-Fi is needed?

See attachment 4.

5. Are there drop ceilings available in all the buildings? Can you please describe the structure of the walls and ceilings in these buildings?

Drop ceilings are available. Walls are sheet rock

6. What is the address of the communication room where the internet will be installed?

Each building has a comm room that returns to the node at building 64 or building 1000

7. Is satellite internet a viable option for this solicitation?

No

3. Will the access point cabling from the previous provider remain in place? This will lower the cost if we don’t have to put that in.

That would have to be arranged with the incumbent upon award.

1. Can the floor plans for each building be provided (for wireless design and quote preparation)?

See attachment 4

2. If you can provide the floor plans, can the MDF/IDF locations be marked?

Telecom rooms are marked, some are shared with mechanical rooms

3. Is the requested 100 Mbps per building or for the entire campus?

Per Building

4. Will 6 GHz Wi-Fi connection be required?

Yes.

5. What devices will be used on the network? (Laptop, phone, tablet model #'s) Personal devices, laptops/tablets/phones

6. Can a table of devices/users per building be provided?

Usage will depend on location/time of day. Internet is for morale purposes and not official business

7. Is there any existing wifi infrastructure? If so, can the network layouts and access point locations be provided?

Wi-Fi exists in some of the buildings. Layouts access points do not belong to the government.

8. Can any existing network equipment list in the existing infrastructure be provided?

None.

9. Is there any rack space available in any existing MDF/IDFs?

There is

10. If there is an existing wireless network infrastructure, can we use the existing cabling?

Yes for any government installed cabling. The government can also install additional cabling as required.

11. What category is the current cabling? (Cat 5, Cat 6, etc)

CAT6/CAT5E

12. Can the building construction materials be provided per building?

Walls are sheet rock

13. Is there a certain vendor that must be used for network equipment?

No

14. Is redundant or tertiary wireless coverage required?

No

15. What type of fiber is currently installed? (Single or Multimode) Single

16. Can we use any existing spare fiber lines?

Not currently

17. Will these buildings be connected to another network or be a new standalone network?

Standalone

18. Will any outdoor wireless coverage be required? (Patio, balcony, etc) No outdoor coverage required

1. Building Structure: Could you please confirm whether the buildings designated for Wi-Fi services are single-story or multi-story structures?

Building 24 and 85 are the only ones that require multi-story coverage. Building 1000 is second story coverage only.

2. Dark Fiber Availability: We would like to inquire if there is any dark fiber (unused fiber-optic infrastructure) within the base that could be made available to us, free of charge, for the implementation of the Wi-Fi services.

None Available

3. User Access and Billing Policy: We seek clarification on the base's policy regarding Wi-Fi access:

- Will the base be charging users for Wi-Fi access, or is the service intended to be complimentary?

Service will be complimentary, single bill to government.

- Is there a planned sign-in process for users to access the Wi-Fi, and if so, what would be the nature of this process (e.g., login credentials, time-limited access)?

Login credentials

- Will the Wi-Fi network be open to all individuals on the base or limited to specific user groups?

All individuals.

1. On the Statement of Work for Commercial Internet Service, sections 1.0 Background and 2.0 Description of Services -- 16 Buildings are described as needing wall to wall Wi-Fi commercial service coverage. In order to correctly quote the responsibilities and project scope for the offeror/contractor -- Will the contractor be responsible for only bringing in the commercial WiFi high speed line to an already established WiFi network across described buildings or will the contractor be responsible for the commercial line, installation of an non-established WiFi network which will require purchasing a multitude of wireless access points and supporting equipment, installation of WiFi-web across described buildings, maintenance, and on-going service?

The awardee can contact the incumbent about purchasing existing infrastructure. Some building will require new infrastructure.

2. If installation of WiFi-web across described buildings is required -- Is there a site map or described buildings square footage diagram for an accurate access point count?

Floor plans in attachment 4.

3. Is there currently or has there ever been a commercial internet provider on-site?

Current is listed above.

DANIEL RAKOWSKI, MSgt, USAF Contracting Officer