ISP-Q_and_A_3Sep.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE

PETERSON-SCHRIEVER GARRISON

03 September 2021

FROM: 21 CONS/PKB

SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA2517-21-Q-0056

SUBJECT: Questions and Answers for 21 CS ISP acquisition

# Questions Answers

1 Can we use j-hooks in Building 140 for pathway down hallways in open ceilings?

Yes, also cable ladders and cable trays may be considered.

2 In Building 140, on 2nd floor lines coming up from the floor, can we follow the same path and use surface mounted boxes?

Yes

3 Who is responsible for moving furniture and wall lockers?

Paragraph 2.7 of SOO, states the contractor shall be responsible for moving all furniture and floor tiles that may be encountered during the installation.

4 Can the contractor choose an alternate route to get cable to the 2nd floor in building 140?

Yes

5 Can contractor make or add penetrations if needed for cable pathway?

Yes, this must be coordinated with 21CS/SCX at least ten working days to get approval from 21CES.

6 Is wiremold needed where existing drops are exposed and ran to surface mounted boxes?

Yes

7 Can contractors use existing wire mold if available?

Yes

8 Will the contractor be responsible for running the electric for the cabinets or will that be left up to dpw?

Contractor will provide at least two dedicated 20A, 120V double duplex electrical twist-lock receptacles within each communication room. Base on facility mission requirements, the Government will identify 3 dedicated 220V receptacles

9 If there is existing 110 outlet not being utilized by the cabinet, can the contractor switch the existing 110 outlet to a 220 outlet to utilize?

Yes

10 Can the contractor work in multiple buildings at the same time?

Yes.

11 What is the estimated time frame for project completion?

Please check in to SAM.gov regularly for amendments to the RFQ. That information will be contained under section vii. Please check this section for amendments.

12 Does government have a cost estimate for this project?

Yes, however, that information will not be provided to any contractor.

13 Are new patch cords required for both work station end and patch panel end for all three phases?

3.1.19 states Contractor will provide Cat 6 UTP RJ45 patch cords.

14 The PWS calls out for new 220V power at numerous locations. Can the government confirm location and distance of existing electrical panels and if there is available capacity for a new 220V circuit?

Each building communication layout calls out for 220V required for project.

This can be addressed during initial walk-thru.

15 What is the brand of the panel being used and the style of breakers?

Brand to be identified during site walk-thru’s following contract award

16 Some of the buildings are re-using existing racks or cabinets. Do these existing ones get new 220V power?

Yes

17 In building 122 is a new tie cable required from existing voice closet to rack where new cabling is going?

Yes

18 Can 4 pair cable be used for tie-cables as long as the pairs equal the required qty needed?

25 pair or 50 pair phone cable is preferred tie cable, and it depends on the amount of users for that building

19 Can existing Panduit locations be re-used if in same location for new cable?

Yes

20 Will there be a place onsite to secure and store materials, tools, etc?

No, due to fact a hand receipt will have to be completed each day for accountability

21 Will escorts be required to perform work? No

22 Can work be performed after normal business hours as not to interrupt active/working personnel?

Maybe, this can be worked with 21 CS coordinating with the specific facility for after-duty hours work.

23 Is weekend work possible outside of doing cutover activities?

Maybe, this can be worked with 21 CS coordinating with the specific facility for after-duty hours work.

24 Are we to provide new vertical wire managers for new or existing racks?

Yes

25 Are we to provide new horizontal wire managers for all new patch panels?

Yes

26 It was noticed that there are no cable drops included for wireless. Does the government want to include a set number of cables to be installed and coiled with extra slack for wireless aps?

No

27 We would like to request an extension on the due date. With the holiday next week and the QA having a lot of impact on pricing, we feel we will need additional time to get you a thorough proposal.

Please check SAM.gov regularly for amendments to the RFQ. There is currently no planned extension of the RFQ deadline.

28 Section 9.2.2 calls for backboard around the entire communication room. Please confirm that we are only providing backboard behind new cabinets.

Not Valid question. 9.2.2 ask for contractor to process a Site Visit Request letter in each of the SOO’s

29 Section 9.2.4 specifies grounding requirements. Does this requirement apply to comm rooms that are to be re-used?

It applies to the new racks and equipment being placed as part of this project.

30 Section 9.2.7 defines a requirement for 120 and 220V within each comm room.

Please confirm that we are providing one 220V outlet in each cabinet. Please define the plug type for the outlet.

Yes

31 Section 9.3.10 specifies feeder patch panels and defines the minimum as 48 port with one pair per port termination style. Is 25 pair terminated to a 24 port panel acceptable for the buildings with less than 24 voice cables?

Yes

32 Please confirm electrical panel location, manufacturer, model number and that there is space for the new breaker in each building where a new circuit is required.

To be identified during site walk-thru’s following contract award

33 ISP I, 2.8: states ALL residues will be disposed of off base, but yet states removed premise wire will be transported to DRMO. Which is it?

Whichever best works for your disposal.

Removed equipment will be identified to 21 CS before removal so any cannibalization can be done ahead of disposal.

34 Does the government require a single 240V outlet to service an in rack UPS or is a power strip required for each new cabinet?

Government has asked for 220V for each new wall mounted cabinet.

35 Are any of the areas buildings 119, 121, 122, 130, 133, 150, 1229, 1255, 1256, 1262, 1280 or 1410 designated as Class 1/2, Division 1/2 that will require intrinsically safe cabling and conduit?

Requires plenum rated cabling

36 It is not typical for the contractor to provide network cutover. It is typically the governments responsibility to cut over circuits with the contractors support.

Please clarify.

Contractor to swing phones with gov’t assistance. Contractor to swing data with gov’t assistance.

37 ISP II 5.4: As-Built: Will the government provide autocad or visio drawings to be updated by the contractor?

Yes

38 Running new drops in those locations that the building is solid brick will require the use of existing cable channeling in those locations. Confirm this is an approved method for drops in these unique locations?

New wall moulding is acceptable.

39 RFQ 25-Aug identified three phases of the project to run for approximately 3 months. Are these a combined total of 9 months or are they expected to run concurrently?

The version of the RFQ you are referencing is outdated. Please check SAM.gov for amendments. Reminder:

per section viii(f) of the RFQ, it is the responsibility of the offeror to check SAM.gov for amendments; all amendments must be acknowledged upon submittal of a quote. If an amendment is pushed out to change PoP, check section vii of the RFQ. PoP listed in section vii is for the total acquisition, not individual projects.

40 Do contractors have a required Bonding capacity for this project?

None planned.

41 The RFQ 25-Aug states the contractor shall "test" (EFI&T). What format and documentation is required from the testing / results? Ex: Printouts from each cable?

Excel Spreadsheets?

The Contractor shall conduct on-site testing IAW OEM’s installation manuals, practices and the appropriate vendor’s test procedures. The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct all required testing. During any testing phase, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the contractor performed inspections and tests to assure solutions conform to prescribed requirements.

42 RFQ 25-Aug identified September as the month a kick-off meeting will be executed. Is there flexibility based on supply chain deficiencies and will the award winner coordinate a schedule of values with the C/O upon award?

A kick-off meeting must occur NLT noon 30 September 2021. Absolutely, No exceptions to the kick-off meeting. A schedule can be coordinated upon award.

Supply chain issues should be incorporated into your quote.

43 Can a copy of the sign-in sheet be provided?

No.