Answers to Questions 1 -16 (UPDATED).pdf

Answers to Questions 1-16: FA301624Q0190 Question 1: We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Answer 1: This will be a new contract.

Question 2: Can you provide the specific model of the network switches for familiarization purposes?

Answer 2: See the list of the Government Furnished Equipment network switches including the specific model in paragraph 4 of the SOW.

Question 3: Will the USAF confirm the functionality of the switches before installation, or will the contractor verify functionality on the network?

Answer 3: The contractor is responsible to verify functionality on the network switches before installation. Reference to paragraph 5.7 of the SOW.

Question 4: Can the USAF conduct a bidder’s site visit prior to the solicitation submittal deadline? There are several mentions of aesthetics, so that would be helpful for the contractor to asses prior to bidding.

Answer 4: Scheduled Site visit: 1:00PM CDT, Tuesday, 17 September 2024. Location: 2404 N New Braunfels Ave, JBSA FSH, TX 78234 (located behind BDOC Bldg. 2244). Reference FA301624Q0190 Amendment 0001.

Question 5: The price includes a single CLIN for the job. Without understanding the requirements for conduit installation and network cabling, it would not be possible to accurately estimate the total installation. Can conduit installation and network cabling runs be priced as a separate CLIN?

Answer 5: No, conduit installation and network cabling is not part of this requirement.

Question 6: Could you kindly provide us with any information regarding the possibility of a site visit, including the date, time, and any procedures we need to follow for base access?

Answer 6: Scheduled Site visit: 1:00PM CDT, Tuesday, 17 September 2024. Location: 2404 N New Braunfels Ave, JBSA FSH, TX 78234 (located behind BDOC Bldg. 2244). For installation unescorted access request, please complete Section V, Item 16, of the Unescorted Access Request Form jbsanantonio7 (Attachment 5), and return a completed copy of Unescorted Access Request Form jbsanantonio7 (Attachment 5) via email to: victor.odom.1@us.af.mil NLT 16 September 2024, 1:00 PM, CDT. Reference FA301624Q0190 Amendment 0001.

Question 7: Can the USAF estimate when the cameras were last verified operational? This knowledge will be needed in the event any of the cameras are deemed non-operational and require warranty replacement.

Answer 7: The cameras were last verified operational in May 2023. Cameras that are deemed non-operational and require warranty replacement is not part of this requirement.

Question 8: To verify information collected at the site visit, can the USAF confirm that the network for the cameras is not part of the Air Force Information Network and thus not subject to the same access rules?

Answer 8: Confirmed. The network for the cameras is not connected to the Air Force Networks. Reference to paragraph 5.7 of the SOW.

Question 9: Are the purchased Ruckus switches managed or unmanaged Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches? If they are managed switches, will the USAF configure any required settings such as VLAN or will the contractor be responsible?

Answer 9: (UPDATED) The contractor will be responsible for configuring any required settings to enable network communication, including VLAN settings if necessary. Reference paragraph 5.8 of the SOW.

Question 10: Will the USAF perform any firmware of software updates to the switches prior to installation by the contractor or will the contractor be responsible for updating the switches?

Answer 10: The contractor is responsible for ensuring the switches are updated with the applicable firmware or software if applicable, prior to installation. Reference paragraph 5.9 of the SOW.

Question 11: Reference Section 3 of the SOW, is the battery backup already in place and operational and all the ACP’s?

Answer 11: Yes, battery backup is in place and operational at all the applicable facilities.

Question 12: Reference Section 5.3 of the SOW, can the USAF provide the current wiring diagram for the cameras as a reference point to properly document changes?

Answer 12: See as-built wiring diagram. Reference Attachment 1 of the SOW.

Question 13: Reference Sectio 10 of the SOW, is the IDP a data deliverable of this contract or is that an existing data item? If existing, could the USAF provide that package for reference in estimating the time to execute.

Answer 13: Yes, the IDP is a deliverable. Reference paragraph 11 of the SOW

Question 14: Can all contractor-provided documentation such as wiring diagrams and test documents be provided in contractor format?

Answer 14: Yes, the contractor-provided documentation such as wiring diagrams and test documents is acceptable. The contractor-provided documentation such as wiring diagrams and test documents shall be accurate, reuseable, comprehensible, and relevant to the government. Reference paragraph 11.2 of the SOW.

Question 15: Reference Section 6, can the USAF add a requirement for the USAF to provide a system administrator to the network and to the VMS to facilitate access, security configurations required by the USAF, and accounts if needed?

Answer 15: (UPDATED) Yes. Added that the USAF will provide access to system administrator settings to the network and to the VMS to facilitate security configurations required by the USAF.

Question 16: Can the USAF extend the submittal deadline to Tuesday, September 24th to allow time for USAF to respond to questions and time for the bidder to incorporate the information received?

Answer 16: The government concurs with 24 Sep 2024. See SF30 FA301624Q0190 Amendment 0003.