IBDSS Solicitation Questions and Answers Revised Final (S).pdf

IBDSS Solicitation – FA441725R0025

IBDSS Solicitation Questions & Answers

1. Is there a fillable version of the past performance form that can be emailed?

A fillable version that can be accessed has been uploaded at the SAM.gov solicitation notice.

2. Will Base Comm be providing conduit and data connections from all of the IDB intrusion panels to all the Air Force switches?

No, the conduit from the alarm panel to the Air Force switches is the responsibility of the contractor. Comm will provide support at the switch in comm room to get system connected to head-end.

3. On SAM.gov it states that all bids are due by 8 August 2025 at 1:00PM EDT. Is this correct or is the date 1 August 2025 at 14:00 CDT listed on the solicitation attachment 1 – addendum to 52.212-1 page 1 correct?

All proposals are due on 8 August 2025 at 1400 CDT. All PPQ/CPARS submissions are due 5 work days prior to the proposal due date, on 1 August 2025 at 1400 CDT (IAW Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors).

4. In attachment 1 the Government references a (Section M), where can industry locate this

Section M?

Any instance of “Section M” refers to the Addendum to 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award.

5. What building is the “head-end” for the alarm systems located in?

Bldg. 90603, the Security Forces Squadron For the SCIF portion the head-end is in Bldg. 1 (90214)

6. Will the access control aspect of this PWS/SOW be governed and controlled locally by the end user of the facility?

Yes, all access control will be controlled by owner/user

7. Aside from the standard ACS/IDS monitoring tools, does the Government have a desire to monitor and collect data on these spaces for reporting? i.e. TAK integration TAK integration is not required for the 23 STS installation but may be needed for future IBDSS deployments.

8. Many of the systems listed in the PWS for future work would not be pre-authorized or readily integrated already by the Air Force. Is the Government interested in the ability to quickly authorize and integrate new base defense capabilities in the future?

We need a partner capable of following standard Air Force IBDSS procedures as defined by AFLCMC/HBU, but also able to create novel solutions to counter evolving threats, even if those solutions fall outside standard support parameters.

9. (Attachment 1, 7.1) Can the offeror submit PPPI from a team member or proposed critical subcontractor?

IAW Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors, “The Offeror shall submit Present/Past Performance Information (PPPI) for itself and any joint venture member. The Offeror may submit PPPI regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience and certification, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition…Past performance for customers where the Offeror performed as the prime contractor and/or subcontractor will be considered. The Offeror’s performance as the prime contractor may be considered more relevant than performance as a subcontractor.”

10. (Attachment 2, 3.2.0) Can key personnel be changed to: (1) Program Manager plus resume, (2) cybersecurity personnel plus resume/certifications i.i CSEIP, (3) Honeywell Vindicator Technical Lead plus resume/certifications, (4) Hirsch Velocity Technical Lead plus resume/certifications, (5) PSG VICADS technical lead plus resume/certifications, and (6) Facility Security Officer plus resume?

The key personnel evaluation factors will not be adjusted unless the general consensus from all interested parties denotes otherwise.

11. (Attachment 1, 3.4) If using tables and charts, can the font size be reduced to 9?

No.

12. (Attachment 1, 3..0 & 5.0) Can the TOC and SF 1449 be excluded from page count?

Yes. The table of contents and SF 1449 will be excluded from the page count.

13. (Attachment 1, 3.3) Proposal volume table does not match volume descriptions in paragraphs 5, 6, 7 & 8. What is the correct order/sequence of the volumes?

The correct order/sequence of volumes are as follows:

Contract Information I 5 pages Technical Proposal II 15 pages Past Performance III 15 pages Price IV N/A

14. (Attachment 1, 7.6) When using CPARs for past performance questionnaires, does the offeror submit just the latest CPARs for the project or all available CPARs relating to the project?

IAW Addendum 52.212-1, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors, “In lieu of a Past/Present Performance Questionnaire, if a project is currently available in the Contractor Past Performance Reporting System (CPARS), the contractor may attach a copy of the evaluation with its reference list. Copies of CPARS reports will not count against page count/limit.” “The Government will assess the Offeror’s performance on no less than two (2) and no more than five (5) recent and relevant PPPI submissions.”

15. (Attachment 1, 7.6) When using CPARs for past performance questionnaires, does the offeror submit the past performance with the proposal or use July 25, 2025 for a suspense?

All PPQ/CPARS submissions are due 5 work days prior to the proposal due date, on 1 August 2025 at 1400 CDT (IAW Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors).

16. (Attachment 7, 8.1.1) As DD Form 254s will be issued at the TO level and the seed project does not have one, can the government, at award, provide an overarching MATOC DD Form 254 so facility clearance eligibility can be determined and personnel security investigations processed?

The government intends to provide a blanket DD Form 254 with no subsequent 254’s at the TO level unless the TO access locations/materials differ from the blanket 254. A blanket 254 will be provided and sent out as an amendment.

17. (Attachment 7, 8.0) Must a small business have a facility clearance prior to submitting a proposal for this solicitation?

A small business is not required to have facility clearance prior to submitting a proposal.

18. (Attachment 1, 6.2.1) Is the SECRET clearance requirement for key personnel a requirement at award for this solicitation, or is key personnel security clearance eligibility sufficient?

Please view the answer to number seventeen (17), and Addendum to 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award, paragraph 3.2.0.

19. (Drawing ET402, G5, Note 8) Is IDS to be installed into this panel or will IDS panel location be moved? If it goes in existing panel, what are the dimensions available for IDS/ACS in this panel (L x W x H) available since this is already partially populated?

There will not be an existing panel. IDS/ACS panels will be provided by installing company.

20. (Attachment 8, 1.3.1) Locations (rooms) for ACS equipment are not shown in the listing or required equipment. Can ACS equipment be added to the installed equipment list per room like the IDS?is acs ACS is only requested in the SCIF per 23 STS

21. (Attachment 8, 1.3.1, drawing ET1236 page 11) Is ACS required in this room? If so, can it tie to the SCIF ACS panel or will it need to be its own separate ACS panel?

The only room with ACS is the SCIF.

22. (Drawing ET123) On the drawing, JTAC Sim room (2014) where is the location for the IDS panel and PIR (not shown on drawing)? Drawings also show 2 BMS, but SOW only states 1, which is correct?

JTAC Sim Room will only need 1 BMS.

23. (Drawing ET123 and ET402) Secure Comm room (2B05) is shown as having a jeypad and BMS on the drawings, but this room isn’t listed in the SOW equipment locations (1.3.1). Are the sensors valid and does it need its own IDS panel, or does it report back to an IDS in another room?

There will be no alarms or IDS in this room.

24. (Attachment 8, Drawing ET117, page 10) The SOW states the armory will have (3) BMS and (2) PIRs, but the drawings show there are also (2) duress buttons located here. Are we to include the duress in the package?

The SOW is correct, no need for duress buttons.

25. (Attachment 8, section 1.36.1, drawing ET123 page 11) SOW section 1.3.1 states that the radio storage om 2031 will have (1) BMS, (1) PIR, (1) 1500 panel, and (1) keypad. A drawing for rm 2031 (above 2B25A) was not provided in the drawing package. Can a drawing for 2031 be provided?

Attached the drawing

26. (Attachment 8) Can the government confirm that IDS conduit will be installed by the general contractor per drawing ET001, intrusion detection system note? Is the GC also installing conduit for ACS, power and comm?

Conduit from the alarm panel to the Air Force switches is the responsibility of the contractor. Comm will provide support at the switch in comm room to get system connected to head-end.

27. (Attachment 8) Is the connectivity, including switch, equipment rack, and UPS, between the facility and the VCC (BDOC) provided by the government?

The government will only provide information for connectivity. Such as information needed to program into our system master. We only provide information, not actual equipment. Any equipment such as racks, switches, and UPS will not be provided by the government.

28. (Drawing ET123) Med Stor room (2B09) is shown as having a keypad and BMS on the drawings, but this room isn’t listed in the SOWQ equipment locations (1.3.1). Are these sensors valid and does it need its own IDS panel, or does it report back to an IDS in another room?

The Med Storage Room does not require IDS.

29. The solicitation requires a PPPI. Will that form be provided on SAM? Currently there is only a PPQ form.

All PPPI submissions must be generated by the offeror. All submissions of PPQ must be submitted on the PPQ form provided, located with the solicitation notice.

30. (Attachment 2, 3.2.0) Can the government confirm if the prime contractor is required to fill both key positions (Program Manager and Cybersecurity Personnel) or can a subcontractor fulfill twhen wihose key personnel roles?

IAW Addendum to 52.212-1 and Addendum to 52.212-2, the key personnel identified must meet the qualifications listed, and the resumes of the key personnel will be incorporated into the contract. The key personnel can be either the prime or the subcontractor.

31. (Attachment 2, 3.2.0) Can the government confirm if the same individual can fulfill both the Program Manager and Cybersecurity roles?

The key personnel requirements listed under Volume III Technical Factor must be filled as three (3) separate individuals.

32. (Attachment 8, 1.8 and 2.5) Can the government confirm when the base upgrade to Windows 10 is expected to occur, and whether this will impact the contractor’s timeline for completing system programming and final acceptance?

Sep/Oct 2025 is when the base upgrade is expected to be complete. The contractor’s timeline for completing programming/testing of the 23 STS will only be impacted if the base upgrade timeline gets pushed.

33. Are floor plans able to be submitted with the rooms highlighted?

Attached

34. When will construction be complete?

Late October 2025

35. (Attachment 8, section 1.3.1, drawing ET123, page 11) OSA Intel is Room 2024 and depicts card readers and a strike installed but section 1.3.1 identifies the intel room with only IDS.

Room 2024 will be OSA, the door to room 2027, the SCIF, will have ACS.

36. (SF 1449 and Attachment 1, 2.3) Discrepancy in due date. SF 1449 states 8 Aug/2PM and

Attachment 1 states 1 August/2PM. Which is correct?

All proposals are due on 8 August 2025 at 1400 CDT. All PPQ/CPARS submissions are due 5 work days prior to the proposal due date, on 1 August 2025 at 1400 CDT (IAW Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors).

JUSTIN A. CARROLL, TSgt, USAF Contracting Officer