Questions and answers regarding RFQ FSH Library 1.pdf

Round #1, Responses to Questions for SOL. FA301621U0023

The following is a list of questions that were asked from the contractors in regards to the RFQ posted on

Beta Sam.

1. Q: Would the government be able to provide a clean drawing so that we can perform a predictive heat map to ensure proper coverage?

A: There is a standard floor layout document that can be provided.

2. Q: The statement of need lists two desired download speeds for this location: 945Mbps and

400Mbps. Could you please let me know which one is correct?

A: The building does not have fiber. Current coax speed is 400x20 (minimum), but 945x35 is desired.

3. Q: How high is the ceiling in the purple area?

A: The ceiling has varying heights from the rear of the building to the front. From the back wall it starts at 8’5” moves to 9’6” in the middle of the large area to an area of 13’6” back down to

9’6” and then 10’9’’ in the area to the left of the circulation desk facing inward from the doors.

4. Q: What is purple area ceiling type?

A: Drop Ceiling, foam tiles.

5. Q: Is the purple area ceiling type drop ceiling?

A: Yes it is a drop ceiling.

6. Q: Is there pathway/conduit/cable tray/ladder rack in purple area that we can re‐use for running cable?

A: Existing cable is on established pathway within a drop ceiling.

7. Q: Where is the comm room located on providing floor plan?

A: In the area notated as storage admin in orange on the floor plan.

8. Q: How many comm rooms are on the provided floor plan

A: 1 Comm/Electrical room with additional network racks located in the computer lab, technical services area, circulation desk and library directors office.

9. Q: Can we re‐use existing Rack(s)?

A: Yes.

10. Q: Is there pathway/conduit/cable tray between purple area and Comm room(s) that we can re‐ use for running cable?

A: Yes, there is a pathway that can be reused.

11. Q: If no existing pathway to re‐use: Do we need to install conduit for 100% of cable?

A: N/A

12. Q: If no existing pathway to re‐use: Can we install J‐hooks only for 100% of cable?

A: N/A

13. Q: 39 wired drops: are these wall drops for connecting desk computers to them?

A: Yes.

14. Q: Can we get model numbers of all 39 computers?

A: This is a mix of PCs. We cannot provide a list at this time.

15. Q: Is lift required to install WAPs?

A: No.

16. Q: Can ladders be used to install WAPs instead of lift?

A: Yes.

17. Q: Does project require Cat6 cable?

A: Yes.

18. Q: Is site visit 1/27/2021 mandatory?

A: The site visit is not mandatory.

19. Q: What is the ceiling type in the office areas?

A: Drop Ceiling.

20. Q: What is the ceiling height in the MWR_SHOP area?

A: the smaller MWR Shop Area, which is colored purple as well and is located to the left of stairwell image has a partial area that is 9’8” to 10’9”.

21. Q: Is the existing drop cables being used for all 39 drops?

A: Yes.

22. Q: Have the existing drops been tested?

A: They have been tested and are functional.

23. Q: What phone number can be used to quote the 1Gb x 40Mb Coax Internet Services?

A: This line of questioning is confusing, and we are unable to determine from what area of the

Statement of Need this question is in reference to.

24. Q: What is your expected daily user device count the WiFi?>100 or less?

A: 100‐250 at peak times such as lunch hours.

25. Q: Do we need to charge you a sales tax?

A: Refer to solicitation/contract clause 52.212‐4 within the solicitation.