Amend 02 - SF30 QandA.pdf

EXCEPTION OF SF 30, APPROVED BY NARS 5/79

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FA462025QA933

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25 Mar 2025

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

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FA4620 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

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92nd Contracting Sq./PKA 110 W Ent St., Suite 200 SAME AS BLOCK 6 Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 Attn: brandon.teague.1@us.af.mil

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) () 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

X

FA462025QA933

All Offerors 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13 Mar 25

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[X] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [X] is extended, [] is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning _1_ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [] is not, [] is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

SEE SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10 A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

2d Lt Brandon Teague

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105-03 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Answer questions posed by interested vendors.

2. Provide a floor plan for the command post building with approximate measurements and equipment locations, included as Attach. 2 – Floor Plan (Amend 02).

3. Extend the due date of quotes from 1 April 2025 at 1:00 PM PT to 8 April 2025 at 1:00 PM PT to provide offerors an additional week after the site visit to finalize quotes.

Q1: Can you provide room dimensions where the data wall is to be installed?

A1: The dimensions of the room are 26’x27’

Q2: How many simultaneous operators does the system need to support at any given one time?

A2: The system must support at least two simultaneous operators, with possible expansion in the future. See section 3.2.2 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for additional details.

Q3: Is the contractor expected to provide desks/consoles for the system to be run from, or is the government providing consoles/desks where the system can be set up? If government provided, what are the dimensions/characteristics of the consoles/desks.

A3: The government will be providing the desks/consoles from which the system will be run from. The dimensions are not yet known as the furniture has not yet been finalized. The government anticipated knowing the dimensions in the coming weeks but cannot promise that they will be available prior to the due date of quotes.

Q4: How many CPUs are required per operator?

A4: The government requires 1 Console/CPU per operator.

Q5: How many computers are required per operator? How many monitors are required per operator? What are their dimensions?

A5: 1 computer is required per operator and 2 monitors are required at each operator location. The monitors shall be approximately 14” tall by 24” wide.

Q6: Are power distributions/power strips required at each operator station?

A6: Power distributions/power strips are required at each operator station.

Q7: Is it required to have power and data grommets integrated into console work surfaces?

A7: See answer to question 3. The government will be providing the desks/consoles and there will be access to power and data grommets on the worksurface.

Q8: Are task lights required for operators?

A8: Task lights are only required at the podium operator location, not at each desk/console location.

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Q9: Do you require file drawers or any custom millwork in addition to the operator consoles/desks?

A9: The government will be providing the desks/consoles.

Q10: Do you require Task Chairs for operators? If so, how many?

A10: The government does not require any chairs.

Q11: How big is the communications closet outside of the CAT mentioned in SOW section 3.1? How far is this closet from desks/consoles from which the data wall will be operated?

A11: The equipment rack will be housed in the CAT Admin area (identified in the attached floor plan). The distance from Rack to the podium is approximately 15 feet and the distance from the Rack to the desks where the ops console will be is approximately 9 feet.

Q12: What is the address where items will be delivered/installed?

A12: The equipment will be delivered to and installed at 10 W Arnold Street, Fairchild AF WA 99011. Delivery and installation will be coordinated with the command post after contract award.

Q13: Does the delivery/installation location have a truck-height loading dock and a forklift/pallet jack?

A13: There is no loading dock or forklift/pallet jack. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment to unload the system. Parking is available within 30 feet of the building entrance.

Q14: Does the data wall have NIPR/SIPR and TEMPEST requirements?

A14: The data wall has NIPR and SIPR display requirements as described in the SOW. The system design quoted by the offeror will be integrating both SIPR/NIPR and all designs must ensure TEMPEST compliance.

Q15: What is the government’s desired timeline for project completion?

A15: 1 August 2025 is the government’s desired completion date with a firm deadline of no later than 1 Sept 2025.

Q16: What is the room size where the video wall displays will be located?

A16: See answer to question 1.

Q17: What size area would you like your video wall to cover, or dimension and location of the video wall?

A17: The desired dimensions of the data wall are approximately 60” high and 208” wide.

Q18: Will 120VAC power be accessible to the desired video wall location?

A18: 120VAC power will be accessible.

Q19: How far will the video wall controller station be situated from the video wall?

A19: The controller station at the podium will be approximately 20 feet from the video wall and the CAT admin desk controller console will be approximately 24 feet from the video wall.

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Q20: How many HD (high definition) sources would you like to be able to view on your video wall? (e.g.

computers, cameras, etc.…) How many SD (standard definition) sources would you like to be able to view on your video wall?( e.g. legacy video sources)

A20: The government prefers that all displays be high definition and there would be 8 independent displays of

NIPR/SIPR.

Q21: Should the video wall be eight (8) individual screens or one (1) large screen that can show eight (8) different displays simultaneously?

A21: The government’s preference is for one seamless display with the ability to show 8 individual inputs.

This is not a requirement, and 8 individual screens are also acceptable.

The only requirement per the SOW is that the contractor provide a, “modern LED Data Wall solution that can display up to 8 independent sources in multiple layouts from our unclassified /classified data sources

(NIPR/SIPR).”

Q22: Would you like to view streaming network video directly on your video wall?

A22: The government requires the capability to stream network video directly on the video wall.

Q23: Would you like the ability to stream content from the video wall sources to other locations in your facility?

A23: Any content on the video wall shall be shown there only and not at any other locations within the facility.

Q24: Do you have the need to hear the audio from sources on the video wall?

A24: Yes, the government requires the ability to hear the audio from the video wall. See SOW section 3.2.3 for audio requirements.

Q25: Will you be using the video wall room for video teleconferencing and/or audio teleconferencing?

A25: Yes, the government requires the video wall to provide video teleconferencing and audio teleconferencing capabilities through Microsoft Teams with both NIPR and SIPR inputs.

Q26: Do you have workstation computers that will connect to the video wall system?

A26: Initially, there will only be the computers for the console operators. The government requires the system to be expandable in the future to allow for additional workstation connections to the video wall.

Q27: Do you need multi-monitor desktop arrays for workstations in the room with the video wall?

A27: The government requires multi-monitor desktop arrays for the console operator locations. Only at the console operator locations

Q28: Would you like to have the ability to control the video wall from a fixed position touch screen or wireless device?

A28: Yes, the video wall must be controllable from 2 fixed positions where the operator consoles will be located. Wireless devices are not acceptable for this requirement.

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Q29: Will the video wall system need to meet mission critical standards? If so, will proper location and/or housing for on-site cold or hot spares

A29: Yes, on-site hot/cold swappable spares will be needed for critical system items such as operator consoles or touchscreens

Q30: Would the Government please provide more information around what being WCO tempest complaint means and how vendors should go about achieving this?

A30: TEMPEST compliance relates to how system is built to prevent the bleed over of emanations from SIPR to NIPR. For example, if all signals for the control panel go through one device, then that device must be TEMPEST compliant.

Q31: Is there a current incumbent and who are they?

A31: This is a new requirement and there is no incumbent.

Q32: Will the Government please extend the Q&A window until Close of Business on Monday, March 24th?

A32: The government will accept Q&A until 1:00 PM PT on Friday, March 28th, the day after the optional site visit. All offerors are encouraged to submit Q&A as early as possible as this is a time sensitive requirement.

Additionally, the government reserves the right to not reply to all Q&A and to direct offerors to quote accordingly with all known information.

Q33: What display technology is required, Direct View LED (DVLED)or LCD video wall displays?

A33: The government requires the display to be LCD.

Q34: If DVLED, they vary by “pixel pitch”, typically 1.2mm or 0.9mm in control rooms. Is there a required pixel pitch to provide?

A34: N/A

Q35: What is the required size of the overall data wall?

A35: See answer to question 17 above.

Q36: Is the video wall required to be mounted to an existing wall, or does it require a free-standing base structure?

A36: The data wall will be mounted to an existing wall, not by using a standing base.

Q37: Could you please describe the sources that must be displayed on the data wall (for example, PC's, TV tuners, IP camera streams)?

A37: The government’s main input sources will be from PCs and possibly a TV tuner.

Q38: What is the maximum resolution of the sources?

A38: The maximum resolution of the sources is to be 8k.

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Q39: The SOW indicates that the solution must be able to display 8 sources. Is there a total of 8 sources, or are there more than 8 that must be available for display, and 8 must be displayed simultaneously? If more than 8 must be available, how many are there?

A39: The government requires that the quoted system have the capability of 8 simultaneous displays from up to 15 different available sources.

Q40: Where will the sources be located, in relation to the equipment rack for the data wall processor?

A40: See answers to questions 11 and 19 above.

Q41: Do the sources have audio associated with them?

A41: See answer to question 24 above.

Q42: Is control required only in the CAT, or in other locations as well?

A42: Control is required only in the CAT.

Q43: The SOW states, "The contractor shall remove and return all existing equipment to the 92 ARW POC” Please clarify; is there existing equipment (data wall / processing) that must be removed? If so, please provide a high-level description.

A43: There is currently no equipment installed at the location, and it will empty and ready for work prior to the installation.

Q44: Does the 92 ARW require 24/7 support services, or during standard business hours?

A44: The government will require 24/7 support services with no more than a 4-hour response time to requests for technical support.

Q45: Could you specify the estimated display sizes and resolution requirements for the main video wall and additional displays?

A45: The government’s desired dimensions of the data wall are approximately 60” high and 208” wide with up to 8K resolution.

Q46: Should the LED data wall be a single seamless display, or would a modular setup be acceptable? Do you have any preferences for pixel pitch or aspect ratio?

A46: The government prefers a seamless display. Offerors shall quote whatever the best pixel pitch/aspect ratio will provide the highest quality picture when viewed from the head of the staff table.

Q47: What video input/output formats must the system support (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI, IP-based streaming)?

A47: The government requires that the system support HDMI or DisplayPort inputs/outputs.

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Q48: Should we include a dedicated processor for managing video layouts and sources, or will the system integrate with existing control software?

A48: Offerors shall quote a complete system that will run independent of other hardware in the command post.

The system will be all new to include all control hardware/software, as the current system has been completely removed from the facility.

Q49: For the distributed video system, do you have a preferred brand or model for desk inputs and display expansion?

A49: The government does not have a preferred brand or model for desk inputs/display expansion.

Q50: Are there specific security certifications (e.g., FIPS, DoD APL) required for the hardware/software?

A50: Offerors must ensure that the hardware/software quoted is on the approved list for use on Air Force Networks.

Q51: Regarding Microsoft Teams integration, should the AV bridging devices support multiple Teams instances simultaneously (one for NIPR, one for SIPR)?

A51: The quoted system shall be able to support multiple Teams instances running simultaneously.

Q52: Do you have specifications for the user control touch panel (size preference, wired/wireless)?

A52: The government does not have size preferences for the control panel, but it must be wired.

Q53: What is the expected project start date, and do you have a firm deadline for completion?

A53: The expected project start date will vary based on furniture installation timelines. The government’s firm deadline for completion is no later than 1 Sept 2025.

Q54: Are there additional site access or security clearance requirements for our installation personnel?

A54: Please see SOW section 6 for clearance information. Additional installation details will be coordinated after contract award.

Q55: Please clarify how many video outputs end users desire for a NIPR and or SIPR pc to present simultaneously to the video wall from each station.

A55: See answer to question 39 above.

Q56: Please clarify if a single mouse and keyboard and secure KVM switcher is desired with ability to switch between NIPR and SIPR computers to increase productivity.

A56: This would be an acceptable system configuration.

Q57: Please clarify if NIPR and SIPR should be shown to end users at the same time to increase productivity or if operators can work on one network at a time

A57: The quoted system must allow for simultaneous NIPR/SIPR displays.

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Q58: Please clarify how many local review monitors each end user will use at their station.

A58: See answer to question 5 above.

Q59: Please confirm if new operator furniture is desired.

A59: The government will be providing the operator consoles/desks.

Q60: If using a SIPR laptop that will be checked out, is there a desire for a laptop dock allowing multiple windows to be sent to the video wall canvas?

A60: The SIPR computers in the command post are laptops and remain there full-time. Offerors may utilize docking stations to enable laptops to provide up to four video outputs to the data wall.

Q61: Please confirm if new CAC readers are desired.

A61: Offerors shall quote new CAC readers as part of their system.

Q62: Please confirm if new push-to-talk headsets are desired so operators could place a Microsoft teams audio only phone call from their respective computer separate from the ability to place an in-room conference call where all room participants are included.

A62: This is not a feature that the government will require of the data wall system.

Q63: Can the ARW provide schematics or drawings for the CAT room in Bldg 2140 that show:

a. Room dimensions: CAT room is 26’x27’ and CAT admin room is 10’x24’

b. Ceiling height: 10’6”

c. Control Desk locations in relation to the Data Wall: 20’ to podium and 24 ft to CAT admin

d. Location for the proposed data wall: Front of room, opposite door

e. Location of the communications closet outside of the CAT where the AV Rack will be located:

AV rack will be in the CAT admin room

f. Distance from communications closet to CAT room: Approx 24 ft

g. Other relevant details to help scope the cable paths, required electrical power, etc: There are cable paths in wall and under floor that can be surveyed.

Q64: What is the CAT room’s wall construction type where the data wall will be mounted? Examples are wood stud with drywall, metal stud with drywall, etc.

A64: The walls are drywall, but the government is unsure of what types of studs are present.

Q65: Does the CAT room have a raised floor and a drop ceiling?

A65: The CAT room has a raised floor, but the government is unsure of there being a drop ceiling.

Q66: Does the communications closet have a raised floor?

A66: Yes, the CAT Admin room has a raised floor.

Q67: Is there existing plenum or cable raceway between the communications closet and the CAT room?

A67: There is a raised floor under the CAT room and the CAT admin room where the AV will be housed.

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Q68: SOW states that the Main Video Wall will be a “seamless LED data wall.” What are the minimum dimensions for the LED data wall?

A68: See answer to question 17 above.

Q69: What is the required minimum pixel pitch for the LED data wall?

A69: See answer to question 34 above.

Q70: Will ARW provide necessary electrical power for the data wall, or will the contractor be required to conduct any required electrical work to power the data wall?

A70: There are sufficient electrical power outlets for the data wall currently. If additional electrical supply is required, coordination will have to be done through base civil engineering.

Q71: What are the number of NIPR video sources and types?

A71: There are 15 PCs that are NIPR video sources.

Q72: What are the number of SIPR video sources and types?

A72: There are 15 PCs that are SIPR video sources.

Q73: Are the NIPR and SIPR video sources desktop computer video sources? If so, what are the computer’s video outputs that need to be encoded into IP streams? HDMI? DisplayPort? Other?

A73: The video sources are PCs and their outputs are either HDMI or DisplayPort.

Q74: Besides NIPR and SIPR video sources, are there any other video sources required to be captured and displayed on the data wall?

A74: The government desires the capability of the data wall to display TV tuner input.

Q75: Please provide more technical details on the requirement for “Provide dedicated Audio Video Bridging devices to be used for NIPR and SIPR Teams.”

A75: The system quoted by the offeror must be able to support NIPR and SIPR Teams meetings simultaneously.

Q76: Will the contractor be required to provide and install structured cabling for video sources, video destinations, CAT6 Ethernet cabling for the AV over IP network, etc.?

A76: Offerors shall quote a system that includes the hardware and software, as well as any other supporting cabling or systems.

Q77: Will the contractor be required to engineer, install, and provide Ethernet Switches for the AV over IP network?

A77: If additional ethernet switches are required, their installation shall be coordinated with Fairchild communications squadron personnel. Said personnel will also be the ones to configure the switches.