Attachment 9 - Questions and Answers.pdf

Questions and Answers

Solicitation Number

#FA461323Q0006

Question # Question/Comment/Clarification Government Response

1) Is it all drop ceiling on this project? If not how is the cable ran?

No, the ceiling is not all drop ceiling. PWS 1.1.8.1

Cable runs in the drop ceiling and above the ceiling in the attic. Physical access to the attic space is available to the contractor via stairs and is standing room for most of it.

2) Is there any core drilling that needs to be done through concrete or block?

There may be core drilling, PWS 1.1.10.

3) Are there existing pathways to all locations? PWS citation: 1.1.1.

4) Is there any Cable trays or J Hooks that need added?

PWS citation: 1.1.1 .

5) Can you use J Hooks instead of cable tray?

Yes, J Hooks may be used above the drip ceiling as needed due to space concerns.

6) If cable tray is needed how many feet?

A cable tray (4 ft 9 inch) is required to connect the 2 sets of LAN cabinets for current and future cable routing.

All other cable tray needs shall be in compliance with the PWS.

7) Are there any areas where conduit is needed?

Yes, Vault room 1 shall need conduit, PWS 1.1.10.1.

Vault rooms 1 and 2 may need conduit if a new pathway must be drilled, PWS 1.1.10.2.

8) Are there any areas where wire mold/raceway is needed?

No, there is no area where new wire mold/raceway (Panduit) is needed. Contractor shall use existing Panduit where it exists. Conduit shall be used when needed.

Solicitation FA461323Q0006 Attachment 9 - Questions and Answers

9) What are the hours of access, and the hours work can be performed in the building?

Normal duty hours 0730 – 1630.

10) Is there any weekend access to work? No, Monday through Friday as defined in PWS.

11) How many total cable drops are there?

Number of voice? Number of Data?

See Attachment 5 – B333 Floor Plan with Scale

12) Do you prefer Ivory or white faceplates? Or is there a mixture of both?

Ivory will match the electric outlets

13) If both how many 2port face plates of each color are needed?

See Attachment 5 – B333 Floor Plan with Scale

14) If both how many 4 port faceplates of each color are needed?

See Attachment 5 – B333 Floor Plan with Scale

15) Can you provide a legend for the floor plans?

See Attachment 5 – B333 Floor Plan with Scale

16) Will the conduit above the new racks be available for our use?

Yes, use shall adhere to PWS performance standards.

17) Will contractor need to remove existing 25 pair cable?

PWS citation 1.1. and 1.1.2.1

18) In ceiling attic area will J hooks work in lieu of a cable tray? If it meets minimum UL requirements?

Yes, use shall adhere to PWS performance standards.

19) No fiber is to moved and or demoed out as part of the project?

Fiber will not be removed or disturbed.

20) Provide our own new 4 inch conduit stub?

Contractor shall provide all materials needed to complete this requirement and adhere to PWS performance standards, PWS 1.1.1.

21)

Project is 14 days but in order to leave system up we cannot do demo until after new cables online, with that said is the demo of existing cable not included in 14 days to complete?

Period of performance has been changed to completion within 40 days of start date, PWS 1.2.1.

22) During project can we leave a tool/equipment trailer onsite in parking lot if it is out of the way?

Yes, the contractor may leave contractor property onsite. PWS Section 4.3.2 Physical Security has been added to address this issue.

23) Will we get an email with list of questions?

and answer?

Yes, questions and answers posted on SAM.gov.

24) Do you want horizontal cable managers installed in the HAC rack with the new patch panels?

Yes, contractor shall provide horizontal cable management between each set of patch panels.

25) If so, do you want (1) 2RU manager per patch panel installed?

Yes, contractor shall use a 1 or 2 RU manager between each patch panel.

26) Will OCC part number CM404 be acceptable for a horizontal wire manager?

Yes

27) Is the contractor responsible for supplying any patch cords?

No, Government is responsible for the cutover.

28)

What roll will the contractor be playing as far as cutover and what would the requirements for doing it or are we just there to assist?

Contractor will not do the cutover from the patch panel to switch. COR will coordinate timing with our techs to do this.

29) Will the cable type be Cat 6 CMP (Plenum rated) or Cat 6 CMR (Non-Plenum rated)?

Yes, CAT 6 cable shall be Plenum rated, 90th Telecommunications Installation Criteria Handbook

30) What color for the faceplates and color for the jacks?

Ivory

31) Is there a consideration for temporarily relocating the office occupants while the room is being rewired?

PWS Section 1.1.9.1