Questions and Answers Vindicator Updated.pdf

RFQ FA441721QC044

Vindicator IDS

Questions and Answers, 26 March 2021

1. Do we need to charge you a sales tax on this project?

A: The Federal Government is exempt from state sales tax.

2. There is a large conduit in the ceiling at the entrance to the open storage area. Does this feed into additional junction boxes to provide for wiring?

A: The large conduit is fed from additional junction boxes throughout the facility, and these conduits provide adequate pathways for cabling to run back to the panel installation location.

3. The SOW states there are sixteen PIR sensors, but the diagram only shows 14. How many PIR sensors are required?

A: There are two PIR sensors unmarked in the diagram, so there are 16 PIR sensors required, as stated in the SOW.

4. One (1) Hirsch door access system (door identification reader) is not currently on the approved equipment list. Can the vendor replace with an approved Honeywell version?

A: There is no issue with a replacement as long as it is compatible with the current host Hirsch system (this system will be tied into the main facility).

5. Does the customer expect any preventative maintenance visit or only maintenance in case of any hardware failures?

A: Only maintenance/warranty work in the event of hardware failure after installation.

6. What is the threshold for telephonically troubleshooting allowed on this contract before onsite visits are required?

A: 24 Hours

7. Does the door hardware for the access control system have request to exit built in?

A: No

8. Does the door hardware for the access control have DPS (door position switches) built in?

A: No, Relock is set in the access system.

9. What power requirement is needed for the access control door hardware? Is there a parts list of the door hardware available? What power connectors are required for the power transfer hinges installed onsite?

A: Low voltage, controlled from the Hirsch/Identive Panel

10. What are the requirements for the access control card readers? i.e. Pin/Prox, prox/Scramble Pads

A: Yes, Pin/Prox scramble pads

11. Scissor Lifts will be required for this job will they be able to be stored onsite?

A: Yes

12. Will an outline of the conduit used and location of junction boxes be provided? All device cables must be connected to the Vindicator panel. The diameter of the conduit used for the intrusion system and the access control system is needed.

A: Large conduit and junction boxes are provided. Can be further determined on a site visit.

13. Has the comm squadron provided the requirements to get the data cable from the Vindicator panel to their termination point? (SOW states it is located within 10 to 20 feet)

A: The NIPR COMM room is approximately 20 feet away and a drop is being installed at the panel location. Comm has provided no additional requirements.

14. Will an adjusted SOW be provided to include the proper number of IDE devices that are to be installed?

A: The SOW states the number of sensors required, and no changes are required to the SOW.

15. Will a SOW for the access control installation be provided? What version of Velocity Software iscurrently being used?

A: Version 3.7 (Velocity) Service Pack 2.

16. What is the time frame for the start and completion for this project?

A: The Government requests that the project start as soon as possible, subject the applicable lead times.

17. Can we mount the access control panel and power supply in room 113?

A: Yes.

18. If not, what is the distance from room 113 to where the access control server is located or the room containing the other access control panels and power supplies?

A: Referencing the answer in number 17 above, this is not applicable.