New Boston SFS Questions and Answers_updated 8 Aug.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Questions and Answers

1. What occurred during the site visit?

Answer: Six contractors, SSgt Hughes and Ms. Tolva, attended the Installation Notification & Warning System (INWS) site survey at New Boston Space Force Station (NBSFS). The initial discussion on the Scope of Work (SOW) began at 09:15 in the small conference room. It was noted that the SOW did not specify which speakers were faulty. The question arose as to whether all speakers needed replacement. I clarified that they did not require replacement if the speakers were compatible with VOIP and analog, functional, and in good condition. I highlighted that our current speakers lacked CAT5 or higher cabling, and this issue would need to be addressed before VOIP integration compatibility can be achieved when NBSFS is ready. I mentioned that the 38th had tested the speakers during their site assessment. A request was made for these test results, and I assured them I would contact Ms. Green for the results.

Next, Mr. Newhall, NBSFS communication subject matter expert, showed the group the Valcom interface inside the Frame Room (Room 140) and explained the system's operation. The group was then escorted to BDOC (Room 164) to demonstrate the AtHoc system, PA, and tones. We discussed the project's goal to unify these three separate systems into one. We reconvened in the small conference room to plan the next steps. The group noted that the attachment depicted new speakers in blue and existing speakers in red, but it did not indicate which existing speakers were malfunctioning.

We proceeded to tour B157 and B108/109, where I showcased the different ceiling types for installation and the general layout of the radomes. Following the tour, questions arose regarding the ceiling types in B114 and 135. It was also determined that B135 lacked any communication systems, and the speakers are to be installed as plug-and-play connections to a switch for operation.

2. What is the type of ceiling at B114 and B135?

Answer: B114 it appears to have a thin paneling on the ceiling that might just be a plastic/metal face with a foam insulation behind it. It runs snuggly to the roof and there are items mounted to it like electrical junction boxes, and wiring. For B135 there is a drywall ceiling with a metal hatch access panel to a small attic like space.

3. What, if any, existing Valcom equipment currently in-service at NBSFS will be retained and needs to be tied into the new head-in?

Answer: 23 SOPS is not planning on keeping any Valcom speakers. Please provide all new.

4. Can a head-in brand other than Valcom be used?

Answer: It is not a brand-name requirement to use Valcom.

5. Are there any Valcom speakers that the base is planning on keeping? Reading the PWS, we are planning on a full PA replacement.

Answer: 23 SOPS is not planning on keeping any Valcom speakers. Please provide all new.

6. In the scope of work, it states that we are able to re-use existing wire, but then it also states that all new cabling is required. Will new cabling only be required for certain items? Is it to be assumed that if the existing wire is in a justifiable condition, it can be re-used?

Answer: Existing wire can be used if it is in justifiable condition. Any new wiring that needs to be done shall be done with new cabling (not to use used wiring).

7. In reference to the power supply is there a rack that we will need to mount, or is there an existing rack that can be used?

Answer: There is a rack that can be utilized