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JBSA-Lackland Camera Security Systems

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Solicitation FA301626Q0025

Camera Security Systems for Bldgs. 10251, 10253, 10255, 10261, 10263 & 10265

Question 1: The cabling that is currently installed does not have EMT/conduit pathways in the plenum. Will the new Cat 6 cabling be required to be installed with EMT or any other conduit? If so, may we request another site visit to take field measurements?

Government Response: The third floor has conduit, and you may use the existing conduit. If awarded another site visit can be coordinated before work begins.

Question 2: What amount of time will be required for UPS back up times?

Government Response: 30 minutes

Question 3: Will it be possible to utilize existing pathway coming from the server rooms to the?

Government Response: Yes, but new Cat6 cabling will still be required.

Question 4: Would it be acceptable to relocate camera locations to maximize coverage?

Government Response: If needed yes

Question 5: How can I access drawings and specs to submit a bid?

Government Response: All the documents you need have been posted with the solicitation on SAM.gov.

Question 6: Is there a specific CCTV software and camera manufacturer that you prefer?

Government Response: No but software and camera must be TAA and NDAA Section 889compliant

Question 7: The Statement of Work (SOW) contains conflicting requirements regarding the camera transmission technology. Section 1.2 explicitly calls for TVI (Transport Video Interface) cameras, which are traditionally analog-signal cameras requiring coaxial cable and BNC connectors to a Digital Video Recorder (DVR). However, Sections 2.9 through 2.13 require NVRs, PoE+ Switches, and CAT6 cabling, which are standard components for an IP (Internet Protocol) camera system. If the intent of this contract is to use TVI cameras, please confirm that the Government will accept the use of encoders at every camera drop to interface with the specified CAT6/PoE infrastructure?

Government Response: We are fine with option 2 of using the IP camera systems.

Question 8: Section 2.14, of the SOW, mentions converting BNC to PoE. While "media converters" or "TVIto- IP encoders" exist, using them for 222 cameras would introduce significant points of failure, increase costs, and negate the benefits of a native IP architecture. Is the intent of this contract to install a native IP-based system (utilizing IP cameras that plug directly into the CAT6/PoE switches)?

Government Response: Yes, we want to utilize IP cameras that plug directly into the CAT6/PoE switches

Question 9: Should the recording devices be NVRs (for IP) or DVRs/XVRs (for TVI)?

Government Response: NVRs (for IP)

Question 10: Does JBSA Lackland have any preference of manufacturers for the video management system, NVRs, camera devices, and workstations? (also see question # 6).

Government Response: No, but everything must be TAA and NDAA Section 889 compliant

Question 11: Is there an existing access control system in these buildings? If yes, what is the system and is there any integration requirements between the access control and video system?

Government Response: Unknown, Each Bldg. has an area were the NVR, switch and UPS located. The camera control area is in Bldg.10253.

Question 12: Are there any requirements for keeping the existing video system online while the new camera system is being installed and commissioned? Or can the old system be decommissioned and removed immediately?

Government Response: No, the old system must be decommissioned and removed immediately. All items removed must be turned over to the government for disposal.

Question 13: Will we or someone on site be able to install a few hatches? Possible work around: Since majority of cameras are offline, we can go to a hatch down the pathway and identify the existing wire, in tangent with a pull string, use the line to pull our new wire to existing locations.

Government Response: We cannot add new hatches and must be able to run cable through the existing hatches.

Question 14: Does the base have a lift that can be used on site? Does the base have requirements for lifts?

Government Response: No, if lift is needed vendor must supply their own.

Question 15: Salient Characteristics list outdoor cameras, Existing are PTZ cameras (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) Security is able to control these cameras. Does the Base want PTZ cameras or stick to the specs in the plans?

Plan does not mention Pan or Tilt just zoom feature.

Government Response: Yes, we want to still have the ability to Pan/Tilt/Zoom.

Question 16: Upon installation, will we have access to all student storage rooms or closets?

Government Response: Yes, if the access is needed.

Question 17: Procedure to get on base every day, will we have a badge, or will we need to check into the VCC every day?

Government Response: Once the contractor receives their initial installation access, which should be good until the project is complete, the contractor will not have to retrieve another installation access pass. Unless the project takes longer to complete than anticipated.

Question 18: Installation timeline. Will they expect this to be completed in a small timeline?

Government Response: Typically, the contractor will be provided with 120 days to complete the project. If additional time is needed or required, at no cost to the Government, a bilateral modification will be completed to extend delivery/installation.

Question 19: Does the government have the as built documentation from the original contractor?

Government Response: No, we don’t have a copy.

Question 20: Does the government have wiring diagrams for the camera system?

Government Response: No, we don’t have a copy.

Question 21: Does the Access Control System use the same conduit as the camera system?

Government Response: No

Question 22: Power outlets currently exist within the camera system cabinets. Is it the intention of the Government to re-use the existing power outlets (remove from old cabinets and install in the new cabinets?

Government Response: Yes, the plan is to use the existing racks.

Question 23: Is the government open to relocating the NVRs ?

Government Response: Yes, if needed.

Question 24: Could you please confirm whether the existing cabling is Cat 5 or coaxial?

Government Response: The existing cabling is coaxial.

Question 25: Which buildings will the workstations be installed in?

Government Response: This is listed in the SOW

Question 26: Could you please provide additional details on the intended functionality or scope of work at the workstations?

Government Response: The workstations should be able to review video footage and be able to make a copy of footage when needed.

Question 27: How old is the facility?

Government Response: All the Bldgs. were built in the lates 1980s. 10253 was renovated in 2014.

Question 28: How much square footage is in the facility?

Government Response: The bldg. size are listed below:

Bldg. 10255 approximately 47700 SF Bldg. 10265 approximately 43800 SF Bldg. 10261 approximately 43800 SF Bldg. 10251 approximately 47700 SF Bldg. 10253 approximately 1350 SF Bldg. 10263 approximately 22700 SF

Question 29: How stable is the power?

Government Response: Power is stable.

Question 30: Is there a dropped ceiling in all areas of installation?

Government Response: No, most of the Bldgs. have hatches on each floor to run cabling through.

Question 31: What type of walls are in the perimeter areas?

Government Response: Concrete

Question 32: Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?

Government Response: No

Question 33: Do we need to use conduit? If yes, what do you estimate the total conduit footage will be?

Government Response: Use existing conduit as much as possible.

Question 34: Are the door frames metal and concrete filled?

Government Response: Not applicable to the job requested.

Question 35: Please provide a comprehensive list of quantities of all IDS items needed (e.g. total number of motion sensors, glass breaks, etc.) per location and/or how many per location?

Government Response: All the cameras should be able to pick up motions during certain hours. Number of cameras needed is listed in SOW.

Question 36: Do you currently have existing IDS Sensors in your doors? Please specify which doors.

Government Response: Not applicable to the job requested.

Question 37: What is the manufacturer of the existing IDS system?

Government Response: Unknown

Question 38: Will we be able to reuse the existing cable? If so, what type of cable is there currently?

Government Response: No, job requires new cabling. Also cabling required is listed in the salient characteristics

Question 39: Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?

Government Response: The bldgs. are hard lids with multiple hatches on each floor.

Question 40: Is there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?

Government Response: Unknown

Question 41: Can Existing Wiring be utilized?

Government Response: No, requested new wiring.

Question 42: Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required?

Government Response: Refer to question 2

Question 43: Are “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed?

Government Response: Yes

Question 44: Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable?

Government Response: Yes

Question 45: Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no additional cost to the Government?

Government Response: See paragraph 5 of the SOW. Which states, at the option of the Government and with approval of the Contracting Officer, work may be permitted on Federal holidays, weekends, or after 4:30 p.m. at no additional cost to the Government.

Question 46: What is the height of Exterior Cameras (if any)?

Government Response: They are approximately 30 feet.

Question 47: Please provide a list of equipment and parts # that are to be installed.

Government Response: See Statement of Work (SOW) and Salient Characteristics for details.

Question 48: Are there pipe chases between floors?

Government Response: unknown

Question 49: What is the range of the budget for this project, and is it already appropriated?

Government Response: The project budget will not be provided.

Question 50: Because of the high cost of the parts can we bill when parts arrive on site, or in the alternative are progress payments allowed?

Government Response: The Government will not approve partial billing. The line item structure will be as it appears in the solicitation. When one building is complete and accepted, the contractor can invoice and receive payment, next building, so on, etc., etc.

Question 51: How many feet of new wire will have to be run?

Government Response: Refer to question 28 for bldgs. sizes

Question 52: What kind of cipher lock and quantities are required e.g. X-10?

Government Response: None, the existing locations have locks on them.

Question 53: Please post the sign in sheet and Q&A's from the site visit.

Government Response: The site visit sign-in sheet will not be posted under the solicitation. If you have read the solicitation, you should have seen that the questions and answers (Q&A) would be posted under the solicitation on SAM.gov.

Question 54: Please post the drawings and the key for the drawings.

Government Response: The buildings layouts were posted with the solicitation (Attachment 2).

Question 55: Would the Government be open to considering alternative VMS platforms, provided they meet all functional, security, and compliance requirements?

Government Response: All items must be greater than or equal to what is being requested.

Question 56: The SOW states that only 12,000 (FT) CAT6e plenum cable is needed for this job. Is it probable that more wire will be needed?

Government Response: Yes, more Cat6 will be required please refer to question 2 for bldgs. sizes.

Question 57: Does the Unit Price column apply to hardware/software only, and does the Total column include hardware/software, cabling, and labor?

Government Response: The Unit Price for each line item/CLIN will apply to hardware/software only, and does the Total column include hardware/software, cabling, and labor.

Question 58: The bid documents indicate a quantity of four (4) NVRs. What is the specified video retention period (days)?

Government Response: 30 days

Question 59: What is the total camera count assigned to each NVR of the four (4) NVRs?

Government Response: Refer to SOW for number of cameras

Question 60: What RAID configuration is specified for the NVRs?

Government Response: Unknown.

Question 61: Will all conduit and pathways for camera cabling be provided and installed by others?

Government Response: Will be installed by the contractor who is awarded the contract.

Question 62: Will all required electrical work be provided and installed by others?

Government Response: If electrician is needed it will be up to vendor to supply one. Please note the requested work is to replace existing cameras, equipment and cabling with new equipment this should not require an electrician work.

Question 63: Will remote programming of the system be permitted, or is all system programming required to be performed onsite?

Government Response: Onsite

Question 64: Please provide the anticipated project timeline, including start date and expected completion date?

Government Response: Project start & completion dates depend on when the contract is awarded. The Government will typically estimate completion around 120 days. However, extensions can be provided.

Question 65: Will a lift be required for any camera installations? If so, how many cameras will require lift access?

Government Response: Yes, lift will be required. Please refer to layout and SOW for number of cameras and locations.

Question 66: Is there a specific network cable color required for this project?

Question 67: Will we be responsible for providing patch panels and terminating cables at the network rack locations? If so, please confirm how many cameras home-run to each rack location.

Government Response: Yes, if needed for a turnkey system

Question 68: Will the Government be capable of providing a deposit for equipment procurement?

Government Response: The Government will not provide deposits for equipment procurement.

Question 69: The existing head-end system was not identified during the site walk. Can the Government provide the make, model, firmware/software version, and current license status of the head-end system this installation will interface with? Additionally, will the Government confirm whether the contractor is responsible for any head-end software upgrades, license procurement, or programming changes required to integrate the new equipment, or if those tasks are out of scope?

Government Response: The existing system is not operational and licensing has expired.

The government is looking to replace old software and licensing with new ones to include program changes if needed.

Question 70: Can the Government provide OTDR test results, as-built documentation, or any existing fiber characterization records for the ISP/OSP fiber plant included in this requirement? If no documentation exists, will the Government authorize time and materials for pre-construction fiber testing, or will the contractor be permitted to include an allowance for fiber remediation/replacement if the existing plant is found to be non-serviceable?

Government Response: To the best of my knowledge fiber is not connected to the cameras system. However, if testing is needed for a turnkey system, it should be added to the quote.

Question 71: The site walk revealed that several existing communications closets have limited available space for cabinet installation. Can the Government confirm the minimum clearance requirements for each identified closet, and will the Government authorize modifications to existing racks, cable management, or noncritical equipment to accommodate the required equipment footprint? Please identify any closets that are off-limits for modification.

Government Response: Most of the closet did not have racks in them. The unit is willing to move items to new location on the same floor if needed.

Question 72: Access to the alternate communications closet located at Buildings 10251, 10255, 10261, 10263, was

Not available during the site walk. Can the Government facilitate a follow-up access opportunity prior to bid submission so offerors can assess available conditioned space, existing power circuits and panel capacity, and environmental suitability? If a follow-up visit is not possible, will the Government provide mechanical and electrical drawings for that space?

Government Response: The customer stated at the beginning of the site visit that the floor plan for the buildings listed above were the same. There will not be a follow-up site visit prior to quote/estimate submission. The floor plans layouts were provided with the solicitation on SAM.gov.

Question 73: If use of the alternate communications closet is required, a new core drill penetration may be necessary. Can the Government confirm:

(1) whether core drilling through the identified wall/floor assembly is permitted under the scope of this contract,

(2) whether existing utility/conduit routing drawings are available to assess conflicts, and

(3) whether any special base or facility approvals are required prior to core drilling, and the associated lead time for such approvals?

Government Response: Minor drill for racks and TV mounts is authorized any outside of that will need CE approval.

Question 74: Do all NVR locations currently have existing power, existing grounding, and existing backboards for the cabinets that the contractor can re-use?

Government Response: Yes

Question 75: Do the existing 8 each TV’s have power that the contractor can re-use?

Government Response: Yes

Question 76: What amount of time is the UPS required to provide backup?

Government Response: Refer to question 2

Question 77: Are cameras 1-5 on 2nd floor of B-10263 outdoor cameras?

Government Response: The cameras are outside of the bldg. but require indoor cameras as stated in SOW

Question 78: How many watts per camera?

Government Response: Refer to salient characteristics

Question 79: What type of 24 port switches is Lackland comfortable with maintaining? Cisco-Juniper- Foundry (LAFB uses Cisco for NIPR)?

Government Response: specs must be greater than or equal the spec on the salient characteristics

Question 80: Do you want switches sized for potential growth?

Question 81: Is the OSP requirements required for these switches already in place?

Government Response: No but must be TAA and NDAA Section 889 compliant

Question 82: Is there any requirement for connectivity from Buildings 10251, 10261, 10263, 10255 and 10265 back to Building 10253?

Government Response: The only requirement is that the control center located in bldg.

10253 must be able to revive all footage from every bldg.

Question 83: Can existing cables be re-used between buildings?

Question 84: Can existing cables/drops be re-used for new cameras?

Government Response: No

Question 85: Are existing cameras working? If so, is it a requirement to keep them working during the new installation?

Government Response: No, the existing cameras are not TAA and NDAA Section 889compliance and must be replaced.

Question 86: Can existing cables be used as pull strings for new camera cables?

Government Response: Yes

Question 87: Is conduit required from the comm room to the camaras?

Question 88: Is conduit required for the CAT6A drops only where it is exposed to the elements?

Government Response: Yes

Question 89: If conduit is required, does it need to be EMT or can Flex be used?

Government Response: Use existing conduit as must as possible. If new conduit is needed use flex.

Question 90: Is monitoring only done in B-10253?

Government Response: Yes

Question 91: Paragraph 3.6, in the SOW, lists all cameras as new but it appears they are existing. Does the Government want the contractor to reuse the existing cameras or place new cameras?

Government Response: Paragraph 3.6 in the SOW states that “new” cameras. Paragraph 1 – Project Scope states to remove existing camera security systems and install new, stand-alone network security camera systems.

Question 92: Are new Cat 6 cables to be terminated on patch panels or RJ 45 ends?

Government Response: RJ 45

Question 93: Are all cameras home Run back to the comm room of that building?

Government Response: Cameras for each bldg. run back the switches located in each bldg.

Question 94: If cameras are home run back to the second floor comm room of each building, then the 12,000 feet of cable noted in you SOW will only allow 55’ per camera, is this correct?

Government Response: Correct

Question 95: Amendment 1 page 3, paragraph 2.13 calls for Cat 6 cable. Amendment 1 page 14, paragraph 3.9 calls for Cat 6A cable. Is it Cat 6 or Cat 6A?

Government Response: equal to are greater than Cat 6

Question 96: Since Bldg. 10253 has POE cameras, can the cat6 be reused for that building?

Question 97: In the laundry room, are there extra ceiling tiles or do we supply news if the tiles get damaged?

Government Response: If broken by the vendor then they will have to replace tiles

Question 98: The plans do not show the locations of the wall mounted network racks. Where are the wall mounted racks located?

Government Response: They are outlined in the bldg. layout in yellow.

Question 99: For VMS does it require Salient or can it be equal or better?

Government Response: This requirement does not specify Brand Name or Equal. The equipment must meet/exceed the description outlined in the SOW & Salient Characteristics.

Question 100: Cable Color for Cat6A Cabling including patch cables?

Government Response: If needed.

Question 101: Can a Container be stored on site for storage?

Government Response: Yes

Question 102: Confirm (4) NVR Appliances will be mounted in Server room Bldg. 10255 Floor 2 in existing network racks

Government Response: No, the NVR is located in 10253 as stated in the SOW

Question 103: The existing camera systems appear to utilize analog HD-over-coax (TVI) cabling infrastructure.

Please confirm that no existing camera cabling is to be reused for the new IP camera system and that all 222 camera positions require new CAT6A home runs.

Government Response: Yes

Question 104: Is there existing inter-building fiber optic infrastructure between the six dormitory buildings (10251, 10253, 10255, 10261, 10263, 10265), or must offerors include all new inter-building fiber runs in their pricing?

Government Response: No, the fiber connections have nothing to do with the camera system.

Question 105: The pricing structure includes six (6) CLINs, one per building. May the contractor invoice upon completion and Government acceptance of each individual building (per CLIN), or is invoicing only permitted after all six buildings are complete and accepted?

Government Response: Invoicing will be permitted after each line item/CLIN is completed and accepted by the customer.

Question 106: Page 1 of the solicitation directs quote submissions to parie.reynolds@us.af.mil and lance.watters.1@us.af.mil. The Addendum on page 14 directs submissions to jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil. Please confirm the correct email address(es) for quote submission.

Government Response: Please submit to parie.reynolds@us.af.mil and/or belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil.

Question 107: The Salient Characteristics specify a UPS with 600W/1.0kVA output capacity. Building 10253 (monitoring center) houses 4 NVRs (each rated 270–750W per the Salient Characteristics), 3 workstations, PoE switches, and 8 displays. A single 600W UPS cannot support this combined load.

mailto:parie.reynolds@us.af.mil mailto:belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil

Should offerors propose multiple UPS units or a higher-capacity UPS for Building 10253, or does the 600W/1kVA specification apply only to the satellite server rooms?

Government Response: If a higher capacity UPS is needed for bldg.10253 for a turnkey system, it should be added to the quote.

Question 108: CLIN 0002 (Building 10253) specifies (13) 26-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switches. CLINs 0001, 0003, 0004, 0005, and 0006 each specify (2) switches, totaling 10 additional switches across those five buildings. This results in a combined total of 23 switches. The Salient Characteristics (Attachment

3) specifies 13 switches total for the project, and SOW Section 2.11 references (2 ea.) switches per server room. Please clarify the correct quantity of 26-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switches for CLIN 0002 and for the project overall.

Government Response: Follow SOW 2 switches for the following bldgs.: 10255, 10263, 10263, 10261, and 10251

Question 109: Will the Government require offerors to hold a valid Texas DPS Class B Security Contractor Company License with Alarm endorsement, as required by Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 for the installation of security camera systems in Texas? Will the Government verify that all offeror personnel performing camera installation hold current Texas DPS individual registrations as required by Chapter 1702?

Government Response: Refer to the contracting office.

Question 110: SOW Section 1.2 references “TVI HD” cameras. TVI (Transport Video Interface) is an analog HD-over-coax standard that is incompatible with the IP network architecture described in the Salient Characteristics (PoE power, RJ-45 connectivity, H.264/H.265 compression, ONVIF compliance).

Please confirm the Government’s requirement is IP network cameras, not TVI analog cameras.

Government Response: Yes we want IP network cameras

Question 111: SOW Section 12 references an “audio system.” The Salient Characteristics and all other SOW sections describe a video surveillance camera system with no audio components specified. Please confirm whether SOW Section 12 applies to this requirement or was included in error.

Government Response: Correct cameras did not require audio.

Question 112: The SOW references “CAT6” cable in several sections. The Salient Characteristics equipment list specifies “CAT6e plenum cable,” while the Salient Characteristics performance section specifies “Category 6A (CAT6A).” “CAT6e” is not a recognized ANSI/TIA standard designation. Please confirm whether the requirement is CAT6A (ANSI/TIA-568 Category 6A) cable.

Government Response: equal to are greater than Cat 6

Question 113: SOW Section 3.6 identifies Building 10265 as requiring 46 new cameras where no existing camera system currently exists. Does the Government anticipate any phased or sequenced installation requirements for Building 10265, or should it be treated identically to buildings where existing systems are being replaced?

Government Response: That was error 10265 has existing cameras.

Question 114: The Salient Characteristics specify “Enterprise Edition camera connection licenses” and require the VMS to be “pre-loaded” on the NVRs. Does the Government require a specific VMS platform, or may offerors propose any Enterprise Edition VMS that meets the stated performance requirements

(ONVIF S/G/T, H.265/H.264/MJPEG, user-defined actions and alerts)?

Government Response: Government is seeking a turnkey security system with licenses that is compatible with cameras.

Question 115: Will all proposed camera and video surveillance equipment be required to comply with NDAA Section 889, which prohibits the use of telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from specified manufacturers (including Hytera, Hikvision, ZTE, Dahua, and their subsidiaries/affiliates)? Please confirm.

Government Response: Yes, must be compliances.

Question 116: Does the Government require identification of key personnel (e.g., a dedicated Project Manager and/or Lead Installation Technician) in the quote submission? If so, does the Government require specific credentials, certifications, or minimum experience levels for these personnel?

Government Response: No, the Government does not require the identification of key personnel in the quote submission. However, you should make the annotations if your estimate/quote will include those key personnel.

Question 117: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 requires a Private Security Contractor Company License (Class B) with Alarm Systems endorsement for entities performing security camera system installation in the State of Texas. Does the Government require the entity performing camera installation to hold an active Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security license, and should offerors include license information in their quote submission?

Government Response: Refer to the contracting office

Question 118: May offerors propose any camera manufacturer that meets the Salient Characteristics and complies with NDAA Section 889, or does the Government require a specific manufacturer or product line?

Government Response: As long as the equipment meets/exceeds the Salient Characteristics.

The Government does not require a Brand Name or Equal.

Question 119: Is the current fiber good and can be certified or is it a requirement for the contractor to install/repair?

a. Is each building running back separately to the head-end or does it run from building to building?

b. Are there spare fibers in the bundle that are not being used?

Government Response: the fiber isn’t connected to the camera system.

Question 120: How many hours of UPS runtime is required?

Government Response: See questions 2, 42, 76

Question 121: The SOW specifies approximately 12,000 feet of CAT6 cabling. Please confirm whether this quantity is intended for new cable runs only, or if it includes replacement (repull) of existing coaxial cabling within the facility.

Government Response: Government wants to remove coaxial cabling and replace with Cat6 cabling. See question 28 for bldgs. size.

Question 122: Should existing cabling infrastructure be reused where feasible, or is all new cabling required regardless of current condition?

Government Response: Refer to question 41

Question 123: The SOW references indoor cameras; however, during the walkthrough it appeared that many locations are exposed to the elements despite overhang coverage. Please confirm if all cameras in these areas are required to be outdoor-rated.

Government Response: Cameras must equal to or greater than what listed in the salient characteristics.

Question 124: During the site visit, portions of the fiber network appeared to be offline, likely due to powered-down switches. Should we assume the existing fiber infrastructure is fully functional and suitable for reuse, or should testing, repair, or replacement be included in the scope?

Government Response: The fiber isn’t connected to the camera system.

Question 125: 12,000’ of new data cabling is called out. Are you expecting all new cable pulls to existing cameras?

Government Response: All cabling should be replaced with new cabling. See question 28 for bldgs. size.

Question 126: Please confirm all new cameras are replacing existing cameras. If not, which ones are net new locations?

Government Response: Yes, but there are three additional cameras that are needed. Please refer to the SOW for locations

Question 127: Are there any conduit installations required for completion of this job?

Government Response: Use existing conduit as much as possible.

Question 128: Do the existing 8 each TV’s have power that the contractor can re-use?

Government Response: Yes

Question 129: Is the 64TB the total storage for retaining 30 days or does the 64TB apply to each server totaling 4 servers?

Government Response: Each NVR should be 64TB.

Question 130: Based on the calculation of retaining 30days of storage with 24/7 recording at 25/30 FPS with 4MP resolution, will the entire 30 days of storage be required to be full resolution and full FPS?

Government Response: Full resolution

Question 131: Will the government expect appropriately sized servers to accommodate the required storage and resolution?

Government Response: Yes

Question 132: Material storage: Will the Government provide any on-site space for temporary storage of materials and equipment during performance, or should the contractor assume that all materials must be stored off site unless otherwise coordinated?

Government Response: Government does not have space to store materials, but if vendor needs space for a conex that can be arranged.

Question 133: TV mounting conditions: For the eight 43-inch TVs in Building 10253, Room 113, can you please clarify the wall conditions at the mounting locations? Specifically, should we assume, the TVs will be mounted directly to concrete/masonry, or are there existing conduit runs, backing, or other mounting constraints that we should account for in our quote?

Government Response: The walls will be concrete. The TV should be mounted to the TV rack. Please refer to SOW.

Question 134: Please verify that building 10265 was removed from this solicitation?

Government Response: That is not correct. Building 10265 was NOT removed from the solicitation

Question 135: Are there fiber or network connections between all five buildings? If not, who is responsible for the network connections between the buildings?

Government Response: See question 104.

Question 136: Will homerun fiber cable be needed between Building 10253/Rm 113 and all other building server rooms?

Government Response: Unknown

Question 137: Are there existing conduit pathways between the buildings? Are any underground conduit maps available?

Government Response: To our knowledge no.

Question 138: Will any Cat6 cables be over the length limit of 100 meters? What will be required if so? Will Fiber cable be required or will Cat6 PoE extenders be acceptable?

Government Response: Fiber is not part of the camera system. Cat6 cabling might be over 100 meters. Please refer to question 28 for bldg. sizes.

Question 139: Are there existing penetrations between the floors?

Government Response: Yes. Please refer to layout the room highlighted in yellow.

Question 140: How many cables are required to be in conduit?

Are there existing pathways that can be reused?

How are the existing cables routed?

Government Response: Yes, to the existing pathways. The existing cable is ran through the hatches located on every floor.

Question 141: Is new conduit required or can cables be free-ran in J-Hooks?

Government Response: Cables that run through the hatches can be free-run and J-Hook.

However, exposed cabling outside of the hatch should have conduit. Please refers question 88.

Question 142: What are the ceiling types of the buildings? Hard ceiling vs drop ceiling?

Government Response: See question 39.

Question 143: Will all the existing coax cable need to be demoed, or will it be cut and left in place?

Government Response: Cut and return to the government for disposal

Question 144: 12,000 (FT) CAT6e plenum cable CAT6A Plenum Cable (12,000 Feet) o I see Cat6, Cat6e, and Cat6A cable called out. Cat6e (Category 6 enhanced) is an unofficial, manufacturer-defined, "enhanced" version of Cat6 cable.

o Since this is not an official standard, testing cannot be guaranteed to TIA / EIA standards. Please verify if Cat6 or Cat6A can be used instead.

Government Response: See question 56.

Question 145: Are new 120VAC power outlets required in any headend equipment locations? Who is responsible for providing power if needed?

Government Response: No, we should have the r equired outlets need since this a replacement job.

Question 146: 2.13 Install new CAT6 lines for the camera’s inputs in Bldgs. 10251, 10253,10255, 10261, 10263, and 10265?

Government Response: That is what the SOW states in section 2.13.

Question 147: Is any grounding or surge protection required for exterior came

Government Response: Refer to SOW

Question 148: Are any new conduit installations required as part of this project, or should we assume existing pathways will be utilized?

Government Response: See questions 127

Question 149: Numbering confusion in SOW. Section 3.7 of the SOW states 222 (EA) Enterprise camera connection license. Where Section 3.8 of the SOW States 27 (EA) Enterprise camera connection license.

Government Response: The final SOW that will be attached to the contract award will be corrected to reflect the correct number as 222 (EA)

End of the Questions.