Questions_and_Answers_IRT_FA460019QA002_OFFutt_AFB_Cable_TV.pdf

FA460019QA002 – Questions and Answers

Q1. Who is your current provider (incumbent) for TV Services as stated in PWS?

A1. COX Nebraska Telcom LLC, 201 Lincoln Highway, Ste 206, Omaha, NE 68154.

Q2. I see 66 buildings with drops needed. Since access to current underground vaults are not allowed, is there aerial space that may be utilized to reach all individual buildings?

A2. No.

Q3. Will current incumbent abandon in place their underground vault?

A3. Yes.

Q4. PWS states 100% completion of service within 10 days after award. Does the government own any hardware or equipment that may be utilized to afford the 10 day limitation?

A4. This question comes from page 7 of the PWS. The question references the requirement found in paragraph 1.4.1 of the PWS, which only pertains to new installations or discontinuations of services only.

Q5. Who is your current phone company that is on your base?

A5. COX Nebraska Telcom LLC, 201 Lincoln Highway, Ste 206, Omaha, NE 68154.

Q6. Does the incumbent phone company have fiber connections to all buildings at this time?

A6. No.

Q7. Will you afford any walk throughs?

A7. Yes. Please coordinate with Mr. Adam Reed at adam.reed.9@us.af.mil.

Q8. Also, what is CLIN 0003 Business Cable TV Special Install to cover?

A8. Special installations would cover such things as providing service to a newly built building or a building that is more difficult than average to provide service for.

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Q9. In regards to the TV receivers, are the existing TV’s mounted/situated in a manner that will allow a Set-Back-Box to be attached to the back of the Television set?

A9. Most will accomadate this installation, but some will not.

Q10. Will you accept a solicitation response for Fiber based solutions that do not require any type of Receiver to be attached to each TV set? This would be a Fiber over Coax delivery only requiring the coaxial cable to be attached to the television input.

A10. Yes.

Q11. Are the Television sets newer, purchased within last 5 years so to have QAM Tuners for HD output?

A11. We are unsure the age of each television set, with over 900 it should be assumed that many are older than 5 years in age.

Q12. Would a company be able to provide multiple quotes, based on the different solutions we offer that meet your specifications and PWS so you have the option to choose the best alternative?

A12. Yes. FAR 52.212-1(e) is included in this solicitation. Please see below:

FAR 52.212-1(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

Q13. Site Surveys will be required in order to respond to the Solicitation. Is Mr. Adam Reed adam.reed.9@us.af.mil the proper person to coordinate those with?

A13. Yes. Please coordinate with Mr. Adam Reed at adam.reed.9@us.af.mil.