eGaming Tournament Questions and Answers v3.pdf

EGaming Tournament Questions and Answers 24 February 2023

1. Are you providing one internet access point in each Hangar?

RESPONSE: Yes

2. Are you able to provide higher speed internet? Our Technical team believes that 1000 Mbps will be much more efficient in handling all of the equipment and gaming Consoles to their max performance with no interruptions.

RESPONSE: The government will not be able to increase internet speeds beyond this in time for the convention.

3. Are we live streaming both hangars at the same time or is one hangar for the tournament and the other is for social activities?

RESPONSE: There will be ONE livestream that can go between both hangars

4. Are the Consoles going to have a separate tournament than the PC Computers? Are we hosting two separate games at the same time?

RESPONSE: Multiple different games will be played at the same time, One “tournament” at a time per game, with multiple games happening simultaneously. This will be a combination of Consoles and PCs based on games selected.

5. How many players will make it from the online qualifiers to the finals (Tournament days)?

RESPONSE: Refer to PWS paragraph 1.0. Number of players is TBD based on games selected but a total of at least 250 (max 350) players should be accommodated throughout the in-person tournament. They do not all have to be playing at once but can be spaced out across both days of game play.

6. Are both Hangars being streamed or just one with the main tournament?

RESPONSE: See response to question 3.

7. Will this be broadcasted on Government channels (twitch, discord)? or will we be providing the channels – we can provide has white labeled channels RESPONSE: Livestreaming from the contractor will not be on government channels.

Government livestreaming is TBD but will be handled solely by the government.

8. Will this be open to the public for attendance or military only?

RESPONSE: Anyone who has a military ID or access to the installation will be authorized to attend. It will not be open to the general public. This should not be a factor for pricing.

9. Who will be competing in the tournament and how will it be promoted? Military only? Or recruiting teams to play?

RESPONSE: See response to question 8. Refer to PWS para 2.0. for marketing.

10. Who will be responsible for branding to AF standards? What elements of branding would you like. Printing and digital costs can vary extremely and need specifications.

RESPONSE: Refer to PWS para 2.0. Use of branding will be at the discretion of the Government and questions will be directed to the 21 Force Support Squadron Marketing team.

11. Who will be marketing this tournament and is there a existing database to market to?

RESPONSE: Refer to PWS para 2.0.

12. Is it possible for another extension to get proper fixed pricing coordinated.

RESPONSE: No, this requirement will not be extended past 28 February 2023.