Questions_and_Answers_28_April_2016.pdf

1. What is the quantity for this order? 1?

The quantity is 1.

2. Requirement #5 states conforms to ISO 20-foot Container standards for intermodal transport.

Is it you intent that this modified container be Convention for Safe Containers (ISO1496-1) compliant after modification. In other words fully certified for transport on a ship, or does the government desire this platform, but does not need it to be transported other than by truck or air after delivery? The greater majority of movements are by truck and a limited number of movements by air. The overall ISO-20 container external dimensions are to be sustained in the final product. We are not anticipating the requirement for the stacking requirement for sea transport.

3. With the modifications asked for by the customer, and if CSC certification is still required the container after being modified and PRIOR to any installation of equipment would have to be recertified for CSC by a competent classification authority, adding cost to the requirement that may not be needed. The ISO-20 container will move in the CONUS and OCONUS locations through normal DoD and commercial transportation channels. If a new Container Safety Convention plate/certification is a requirement to meet the DoD transportation movement requirement, then please identify time and cost associated by a competent classification authority.

4. We also not that the desire is for a standard 20-foot container platform. Does the government desire the use of a 20-foot High Cube (9.5’ Tall) unit for additional volume and overhead clearance inside the finished product. Stay with the standard ISO-20 intermodal external height to meet DOT maximum height requirement for ground movement on its associated trailer.

5. Para 9, c., Can LED lighting be substituted for fluorescent lighting as longer lasting, brighter and uses less energy? LED Lighting may be substituted.

6. Para 21., To include complete CCTV system w/monitor…In the drawing, three external cameras and one internal one is shown as part of the SCIF (which I assume are to be included), can it be assumed that the additional two cameras shown on the building are the customers responsibility? The cameras on the building are not required as part of this contract—they are not to be considered in this bid.

7. What specifically is the RFI/EMI level, typically at least 100dB – but in some cases can be up to

120dB (varies depending on the SCIF’s mission & threat assessment)? 100 dB

8. Can the TEMPEST door swing-outward as may not be available in a swing-in version? Our current container layout does not permit an outward-swing door and space will be further limited by an additional SCT 50 door requirement.

9. A CDX -10 lock can be installed on a TEMPEST door by properly shielding it so it doesn’t create a pathway for RFI/EMI, BUT a cypher lock cannot because a striker plate and latch are not compatible with the vault like lever arm locking mechanism that ensures a tight closure to the knife edge on TEMPEST rated doors. Typically, the cypher is installed on a separate acoustic or an external entrance door. Can you review door situation and reconsider lock requirement?

The comments on question 11 can also apply to a cypher lock compatible STC 50 door. The cypher lock was going to be used when deployed outside normal staging area of an integrated secure access system as used when at home station.

10. Also, what is acoustic requirement or STC level required for this SCIF – typically STC 50 per ICD

705 unless sound transference is not an issue in this application? STC 50 is desired

11. A TEMPEST rated RFI/EMI door does not offer much sound attenuation as it is designed to extend the Faraday cage to protect the major POE. If need to meet STC 50, a separate acoustic door is needed to join with the acoustic panels (which is not shown on drawing) to complete the separate sound surround, so can one be added if required to meet your STC level? An additional door to achieve the SCT 50 in lieu of the anti-static strip door can be added so long as the operator compartment remains the same size—space may be removed from the maintenance “utility” compartment to accommodate the acoustic door or a new layout devised to support the integration of the SCT 50 door.

12. Do you want a standard 20’ Container which has an exterior height of 8.5’ or would you like a

20’ High-cube container which has an exterior height of 9.5’ so provides some extra interior headroom (now just states 20‘ ISO container which both are)? ISO-20 standard height

13. Is the ‘Utility’ room shown at the kingpin end shielded? The inner wall shared by the larger operator compartment needs to be shielded. The three maintenance compartment exterior walls and door are not required to be shielded. The shared interior wall between the operator and maintenance compartments requires shielding.

14. Can the separate ‘Utility’ room be eliminated and all equipment not required to be in a shielded space (if the utility room is in-fact shielded) placed inside a larger entrance vestibule that can be created beyond the rear cargo doors (this would increase interior work space and reduce cost)? The three maintenance compartment exterior walls and door do not required shielding. The design of the maintenance “Utility” compartment can be discussed to optimize the overall space available for the shielded compartment and to meet SCT levels.

15. In lieu of using the cargo doors to enter the container and having to leave them open while using a privacy curtain (to shield activity or any view into the protected space) in order to gain access to the TEMPEST door - designed specifically for RFI/EMI protection and not having a jury rigged dual lock system added, would it be acceptable to have an exterior security door built into one of the cargo doors (with cypher and CDX-10 locks) that you open and close behind you, then once inside the entrance vestibule the still closed large cargo doors would serve the same purpose as the curtain (while providing better security) and you can then operate the vault-like lever of the TEMPEST door in complete privacy with a higher degree of protection? It is acceptable to have an exterior security door built into one of the cargo doors (with cypher and CDX-10 locks) that you open and close behind you, then once inside the entrance vestibule the still closed large cargo doors would serve the same purpose as the curtain (while providing better security) and you can then operate the vault-like lever of the TEMPEST door in complete privacy with a higher degree of protection. The newly created transition space (between the outer door and the TEMPEST door) should not reduce the existing operator space (estimated at 14’). We have some flexibility in working with the manufacture’s design team in the configuring an optimal layout for the operator, maintenance, and utility areas to gain space for the vestibule space between doors. An objective is to have the exterior of the container look similar to a standard ISO-20 container as much as possible.

16. Per 14. Customized communications connections pre-installed and ready to connect to existing lines of either CAT6 cable, or Multimode Fiber and Single mode Fiber directed by customer – We need to know what these specifications are: Is it CAT6 cable, or Multimode Fiber and Single mode Fiber? We must have access at the External Communications panel at the rear operator compartment wall to interface these cable types (fiber: minimum 12 multi-mode/4-single-mode/12-CAT6) in addition of a standard telephone 110 punch-down block. Each operator position on the curb and roadside will have black telephone outlet lines in conduit leading into the compartments external communications panel. Like transitioning patching panels will be located between the maintenance and operations communications boxes to interface external comms. We will work with vendor to maintain the basic standards for comm interfaces.

Network distribution within the Operator compartment will be minimal.

17. We can supply a penetration panel with the N and BNC connectors but I will need to see what a

DXSL connector and GPS connector is. Are there any more specifics on these connectors? In reference to Line item 22. The RF I/O Panel identified on the rear wall of the Operator compartment and inner wall of smaller Maintenance area. The GPS identified pass-through will be TNC bulkhead. An attached pdf drawing talks to the concept for approx. 8-N, 5-TNC, and 3- BNC. We will work with the manufacture in the panel design to meet STC 50. The use of the DXSL connector is not going to be part of the pass-through panel--it will be an N-style connector.