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- FA2823-22-Q-A032
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This document contains questions and answers regarding upgrades to conference rooms at an Air Force facility. The upgrades include lighting control systems, microphones, speakers, and connectivity for videoconferencing capabilities. Single HDMI inputs are sufficient for rooms 208 and 223, while rooms require 1/8-inch audio connections at the podium and conference table in addition to HDMI. Existing network drops should be tested and added as needed. Camera locations are flexible and will connect via USB to computers powering meetings. Signage must indicate meeting classification and presence of uncleared personnel. While an accelerated 120-day delivery was originally required, current supply issues necessitate stating the lead time actually required. There is no DPAS rating.
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Original Date to respond with Quotes 8 June 2022 New date to respond with quotes Q: Conference Room 170: Is there currently a GRX-CI-RS232 Control Interface (or other) for lighting control or should one be provided?
A: The system installed is a GRAFIK Eye 3104, and we would need the RS232 interface provided by the vendor.
Q: During the walk through the purpose of the microphones was questioned. It was stated that they are intended to be used for TEAMS calls. In reviewing it was determined that there is nothing in the SOO to define how the microphones/speakers/DSP are to connect to the computers for the TEAMS calls. Can you clarify? This is the same for room 170/208/223.
A: The speakers and microphone(s) are to be connected to the PC on the conference table, or in the case of CR170 at the control station in the rear of the room and the conference table, that will control the TEAMS meeting. These devices will provide both input for in-person meeting attendees and personnel remote.
Q: Regarding HDMI inputs for Room 208 and 223 – during the site visit, it was noted that the SOO defines a single HDMI input for the conference table as the only input in the room. However, the display requirement layout capabilities specifies that the monitor be able to display multiple images. There was some discussion about adding inputs. Can you confirm how many HDMI inputs are now required at the table?
A: A single HDMI input is sufficient at for rooms 208 and 203 to place a single image on the screen from the presenter's device.
Q: Can the government please provide specific number of data and/or network cable runs that will need to be pulled in each room, along with specific locations
A: The requirement was to test the existing drops and add if necessary to provide connectivity to the locations addressed in the drawings.
Q: As discussed during site survey in CR170, the government will accept solutions that consolidate the total number of cable cubby/table box locations at the conference table. Please confirm or clarify.
A: Consolidate, true
Q: Please specify if the government requires a 1/8-inch audio connection at Station D (podium) and/or Station A in CR170, which would be in addition to the HDMI connections.
A: 1/8 Analog capability for both Station A and Station D as identified in the SOO.
Q: Please provide the specific model of the Lutron Graphic Eye module in CR170 as it was not available during site survey.
A: GRAFIK EYE 3104
Q: For all rooms, could the government please provide preferences for location(s) of any camera(s) that will be used for NIPR and SIPR MS Teams soft-conferencing functionality
A: There will be no fixed cameras in any of the rooms. When required, will be USB connected to workstation powering meeting.
Q: For all rooms, can the government please specify if any additional video inputs are required other than GFE PCs and/or laptops?
A: All presently acquired GFE PC/Laptops are HDMI Equipped HDMI is the only required video source
Q: For CR170, can the government please specify the locations in the room (i.e. conference table area, podium area, and/or overflow seating area) that require microphone coverage for new solutions?
A: The requirement/capability is for general coverage of the room so that even people not at the conference table can be heard if addressed of wish to provide input to the meeting.
Q: Can the government please provide the intended location for the primary GFE PC or laptop, relative to the intended location of a camera?
A: The camera will need to connect via USB to the PC or laptop to allow camera feed to display to far-side viewers.
Q: During the site survey, the government indicated that new digital signage intended for the use of displaying classification status in CR170 could/should include technology solutions that do not incorporate multiple colors, but simply display appropriate message, as this option will provide cost savings over original SOO requirement. Please confirm or clarify this requirement.
A: The requirement/capability is for personnel outside the room to see a meeting/briefing is in progress and whether it is classified or unclassified. The second requirement is the requirement/capability to display in the room that in lieu of the flashing blue light, signage to indicate Visitor/Uncleared personnel are in the room.
Q: During the site survey, the government indicated that new digital signage internal to CR170 could/should include technology solutions that do not incorporate a "presentation overlay", but simply provide plain-text classification status in a separate location near other displays, as this option will provide cost savings over original SOO requirement. Please confirm or clarify this requirement.
A: The requirement/capability is to provide (as above in #9, an indication of meeting classification and whether there are uncleared personnel in the room) the presentation overlay suggestion was merely that. If the capability to provide the required signage is more easily done via an easily seen sign in the room, it would meet the requirement.
Q: Does the government wish to include a requirement for additional in-room digital signage (i.e. a separate sign in addition to the one displaying room classification) for the purpose of displaying microphone mute status?
A: The request was to have a multi-purpose display that could provide all this type of messaging.
12. In reference to the government's requirement for 120-day delivery ARO, it was discussed during site survey that current manufacturing and logistical issues are causing significant delays in receiving new technology-related hardware. Can the government please provide additional guidance/language on the 120 day delivery ARO requirement?
A: Just indicate the lead time required based on the best information at the time.
13. It was discussed during the site survey that government customers who possess a DPAS rating could benefit from accelerated receipt of new hardware. If/when the customer is able to obtain a DPAS rating, please provide that information to offerors.
A: There is no DPAS rating at this time.
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