FA2517-16-Q-6009_Q A_Document_2.docx

FA2517-16-Q-6009 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT 2

Question 1: For circuits that are used for VoIP, can the number of DIDs per circuit be provided?

Answer 1: At the present time we don't have VoIP trunks to the base. The base gets its 30,000 DIDs routed from the service provider to the base on 20 PRI's (719-552-0000 to 9999, 719-554-0000 to 9999, and 719-556-0000 to 9999). If the offerors would like to transport/route the 30,000 DIDs supporting the base on VoIP/SIP trunks, the Air Force would accept that solution as long as the end state for the VoIP/SIP trunks are converted back into PRI before handing them off to the base.

Question 2: Are utilization statistics are available for circuits?

Answer 2: The Government is asking the Contractor to provide utilization statistics for DID trunks and Circuits (i.e., OC3, T-1, 100M circuits).

Question 3: Are the Ethernet circuits used for voice?

Answer 3: At the present time Ethernet circuits are not being used for voice. If the offeror wants to use Ethernet circuits as a transport for voice, they can as long as the end state for the voice will support the existing voice services included in Appendix 1.

Question 4: Are the OC3 circuits used for voice?

Answer 4: The OC3 are used to support MUX equipment running to off base Government bldgs. The MUX equipment breaks down the OC3 into segments and channelizes the OC3 to be used in support of multiple Government systems, including extending base phone services to off base locations.

Question 5: Are 121 S Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80914 and 121 S. Tejon, STE 800 COMM Colorado Springs, CO the same site?

Answer 5: Yes

Question 6: What are the BRI's being used for? BRI's are a legacy technology and a full understanding of how they're being used is necessary in order to determine if an alternate solution is available.

Answer 6: The BRI's are being used to support legacy Video Teleconference (VTC) systems. These system are being migrated to IP Video, but until that happens the BRI's will need to remain in use.

Question 7: Would the Air Force Take Exception to the requirement of BRI's and allow those to be provided and maintained on a separate contract?

Answer 7: The Government will only issue one contract for these services for the performance period, but the Offerors can always sublease or provide a resale service from another vender to provide the product.

Question 8: We are requesting a 60 day extension. We need the answers to the questions above to determine if an appropriate response can be given.

Answer 8: The Contracting Officer will consider extending the solicitation if deemed necessary to increase the opportunity for competition. Additional information will be required to justify an Offerors request for an extension in order to determine if it’s in the best interest of the Government.

Question 9: Would the Air Force be open to considering an Ethernet (EVPL) transport solution rather than OC3 for two locations currently served by OC3s?

Answer 9: Currently, the Air Force end equipment will only support OC3 inputs. As long as the Air Force is handed an OC3 at each end of the transport path, the Air Force has no issues with the Offeror using an EVPL transport and converting the EVPL using contractor-provided media converters to hand off an OC3 at Air Force delivery locations.

1. Re: Exhibit A Pricing Sheet.

Question: Regarding the pricing schedule, SLIN C-B: Flat Rate, Basic Services, ISDN BRI U Line w/NT-1 - Pursuant to existing tariffs (for the Local Exchange Carriers) Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) is separately priced from the tariff service so we request that the Pricing Schedule be revised to include a new CLIN for the CPE or the Solicitation be amended to remove the requirement to include an NT1 as part of the Network service.

Answer: The Government will remove "U Line w/NT-1" from Exhibit A in Amendment 004.

2. Re: Section 1.5 of Appendix 1: Transport Channels.

Question 1: The contractor asks that the government amend the solicitation to clarify if the requested OC3 circuits are concatenated or channelized. If channelization is required, please provide the required channelization for the respective circuits.

Answer: Concatenated. The Air Force will install government owned equipment to channelize the OC3's Question 2: The contractor asks that the government amend the solicitation to clarify the type of interface (i.e. electrical or single/multi-mode fiber) required for the 100 MB Ethernet circuits.

Answer: All 3 interface types are used. Some locations use electrical other locations use Single or Multi-mode fiber.

3. Re: Appendix 1-REQUIRED LOCAL COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AT CUTOVER- Question: Please specify the available Government furnished conduit, ducts, space and power in order for the contractor to competitively price the installation services.

Answer: The Government has open conduit except for the last 100 yards. The contractor would have to install new conduit to support the last 100 yards if additional/new fiber is needed to meet the requirement.