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::Questions and Answers from 23 June 2016 through 30 June 2016::

Question 1: May I ask why you’re replacing the Smartboards? What will you be doing with the smartboards after removal?

Government Response: The 343 TRS started this initiative as their end of course surveys revealed students could not see the smartboard in the classrooms. They will be put out for JBSA consumption.

Question 2: Location which need removal of projectors and smart board, on those locations do we need to do any repair or sheetrock work?

Government Response: All 96 locations will require the removal of existing smartboards; 32 locations will require the removal of projection systems from the ceiling (See attached picture: PICTURE 2), and no repair or sheetrock repair should be required as the TVs should cover any hole made by installing the smartboards.

Questions 3: Is there a preference for past performance and current works at all sites reflected in this RFP? (Lackland, Medina Annex, and Bullis)?

Government Response: This is a completely new purchase.

Question 4: If so, may we enter a statement of reference for this to show our ability to not only install but support the installation as well during the warranty period?

Government Response: YES, you can submit, however, we do NOT make determinations from that.

Question 5: In those rooms what is the Ceiling type Acoustic Ceiling or Sheetrock Ceiling?

Government Response: The Ceilings are tile (See attached picture: PICTURE 2)

Question 6: Every room have its individual component that controls TV or all TV’s controlled by single location, because wiring need to be upgraded to HDMI or CAT5?

Government Response: Every room has its individual component.

Question 7: Is there a preference for San Antonio HubZone business over Hubzone from another city? Logistically, warranty performance may be hindered by distance from the place of performance.?

Government Response: This is not set aside for local.

Question 8: I just wanted to make sure you wanted a consumer grade TV without touch and whiteboard capabilities such as a Viewsonic.

Government Response: All TVs must be comparable to the RFQ. No, they must stay within the listed salient characteristics to be considered. Please see the salient characteristics in the RFQ.

Question 9: For the mounts; does the cable have to be fully concealed inside the bracket or can it be professionally clipped to the inside bar (not able to be seen very easily) and protected?

Government Response: They need to be concealed and protected.

Question 10: When OSP is run, it is generally a certain distance between endpoints before you encounter issues. OSP can only be run up to 30 feet inside of a building. Is that the only OSP to be replaced?

Government Response: They are unsure.

Question 11: If not, what is the distance between the line(s) to be replaced that tie into the buildings and where the line picks up its signal?

Government Response: They are unsure Question 12: Is that distance directly outside each building, or two blocks (1,000 feet) away?

Government Response: They are unsure.

Question 13: Are there things to consider that tie into either the trunks or the lines BESIDES what we will replace?

Government Response: No Question 14: Will the monitors be attached from the ceiling when the Smart boards are removed? Government Response: There will be no monitors hung from the ceiling. Just removal of the projection system from the ceilings where applicable.

Question 15: How many displays would be outside?

Government Response: No displays will be outside.

Question 16: Will there be any wiring outside?

Government Response: No

Question 17: What is the targeted period of performance?

Government Response: Estimated 2-4 weeks after award.

Question 18: Is the disposal and transporting of the existing Smartboards to be included in the bid of the Sharp TVs?

Government Response: No, The government will take possession of the smartboards once removed.

Question 19: Is there any order of priority by location available?

Government Response: No