FA462526Q1038 Vendor Questions and Answers Part 1 - 27Jul2026.xlsx
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This is a Vendor Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for federal contract opportunity FA4625-26-Q-1038, containing 138 numbered questions submitted by potential contractors and Government responses regarding Dorm Internet Services at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a five-year base-year-plus-four-option-year contract to provide internet and managed Wi-Fi services to six dormitory buildings (1551, 1552, 1556, 1559, 1560, and 1561) housing 756 residents. The scope requires providing network infrastructure with minimum speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload per user session, dedicated IP addresses and VLANs per room, one wireless access point per room, 24/7/365 help desk support, monthly performance reporting, and a Government-branded captive portal with content filtering and acceptable use policy. The contract includes CMMC Level 1 (Self) certification requirements, TAA-compliant equipment, Buy American compliance, and compliance with FAR 52.225-1. Installation must be completed by September 30, 2026, with access limited to 0700-1600 Monday-Friday (excluding federal holidays) in resident rooms, though common areas may be accessed outside normal hours with approval. The Government will provide as-built drawings, branding assets, Terms of Service/Acceptable Use Policy language, content filtering policy, and the commercial internet demarcation point at 413 4th Street, Whiteman AFB. Contractors may reuse existing infrastructure if it meets ANSI/TIA-568 Category 6 standards and obtains approval from current owners (Spectrum and Boingo). The amended proposal due date is August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with past performance questionnaires due by the same deadline. Several questions regarding technical specifications, existing infrastructure conditions, ISP procurement responsibilities, phased implementation, and testing protocols remain unanswered and are to be addressed in Part 2 of the Q&A.
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| Question # | Vendor Question | Government Answer |
| 1 | Is this a brand new contract OR is (was) there an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 2 | Would the government be able to send copies of the as-built drawings for Blogs 1551, 1552, 1556, 1559, 1560, 1561 identifying TR Rooms/Closet (IDF’s and MDF’s). This will allow our engineering team to perform predictive heat maps prior to the site visit to determine adequate coverage and cable pathways per the requirements in the PWS. | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 3 | The Solicitation announcement “ 26-Q-1038 Dorm Internet Combo Final” calls for a commercial product and offer. As such, will the government remove the requirement in attachment 5 requesting CMMC certification as not applicable to commercial off the shelf offers or clarify why CMMC is a requirement for a commercial solution. | The request to remove CMMC certification requirements is denied. While CMMC requirements do not apply to Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items, this acquisition is for both COTS items and a 5-year service contract, and the service does not meet the definition of a COTS item. Under RFO 2.101, the definition of a COTS item explicitly applies to supplies and does not include services. |
| 4 | The Performance Work Statement cites in section 1.3 (page 3) that the scope of work includes “…providing the network infrastructure, managing the service and providing technical support to all residents.” Can the Government clarify “technical support the residents” Does technical support to residents extend to providing direct support to residents or direct support the base IT or the local telecommunications unit and not residents in individual rooms? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 5 | The Performance Work Statement cites in section 2.1.5 that dedicated IP addressing extends to each room. Can the Government clarify if a cost competitive, and technically efficient solution of providing a centralized scalable approach where wireless access points provide coverage to individual rooms is acceptable and modify the section 2.1.5 of the Performance Work Statement | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 6 | The Performance Work Statement cites in section 2.1.1 cites “ the internet service shall meet a minimum benchmark of 100Mbps download and 20Mbps upload speed per user. Can the government clarify if this is per user or per device. If per user, then the Government will need to provide an estimated minimum and maximum number of users for to design a solution. | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 7 | The Performance Work Statement in section 3.3, Reporting, cites “contractor shall provide monthly performance reports. Can the government clarify if a self-subscription customer portal solution where the customer can generate as needed reports is acceptable and modify section 3.3 to include report delivery method. | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 8 | Request clarification to Performance Work Statement section 4.2 Data and Device Policy. The contractor understands the personal devices are not subject to DoW device policies and that a commercial solution is requested. Does the Government intend for DoW - issued portable devices to be able to access to contractor provided commercial solution? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 9 | Performance Work Statement section 3.4. Quarterly Function Team Reviews. Can the government clarify and confirm if the team reviews are pre and post activation, supported throughout the entire 60 month period of performance and provide examples of data points, meeting outcomes and expectations. | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 10 | Can the Government clarify submission instructions for the document “Atch 4-26Q1038_ Dorm Internet_Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf” | Completed Attachment 4 Past Performance Questionnaires must be submitted by the offeror's past performance customer via email directly to MSgt Victor Camacho and Amanda Fragoso, as stated in Attachment 4. Past Performance Questionnaires must be received by the RFQ due date/time. COMBO has been updated to reflect PPQ due date/time requirements. |
| 11 | Can the government provide the name and contract number of the current/incumbent provider(s) of internet and managed Wi-Fi service in dormitory buildings 1551, 1552, 1556, 1559, 1560, and 1561. | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 12 | Will the incumbent provider(s) be required to remove their equipment, or will any in-place equipment, cabling, or head-end be made available to the awardee? If removed, who is responsible for removal and when? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 13 | PWS 2.1.3 directs use of existing infrastructure to the greatest extent practicable. May the awardee reuse the existing structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6) and riser/backbone cabling observed in the buildings. | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 14 | Are existing horizontal cable runs (Cat6 or coax) in place to each individual resident room, or only to common areas / IDF closets? Is there fiber available for use between each building to the main demarc location where Internet is provided to the base | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 15 | Is existing conduit, cable tray, J-hook, and riser pathway available between the building demarc/MDF, the IDF/telecom closets, and resident rooms, and may the awardee use these pathways for new cabling and access-point home runs? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 16 | The site visit revealed populated network racks, switches, and patch panels in the telecom rooms. Are these Government-owned and available for awardee use, or incumbent-owned and to be removed? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 17 | Please provide the complete street address for each of the six dormitories: 1551, 1552, 1556, 1559, 1560, and 1561. The solicitation references both 660 Tenth Street and a service location of 770 Mitchell Avenue — please confirm the correct performance/delivery addresses. | Bldg 1552- Atlantis Hall- 770 Mitchell Avenue, Whiteman AFB, MO 65305 Bldg 1556- Columbia Hall- 780 Mitchell Avenue, Whiteman AFB, MO 65305 Bldg 1561- Discovery Hall- 789 Mitchell Avenue, Whiteman AFB, MO 65305 Bldg 1559- Endeavor Hall- 1559 Mitchell Avenue, Whiteman AFB, MO 65305 Bldg 1560- Challenger Hall- 840 Vandenberg Avenue, Whiteman AFB, MO 65305 Bldg 1551- Enterprise Hall- 770 Mitchell Avenue, Whiteman AFB, MO 65305 |
| 18 | Can the government provide the address of the commercial internet demarcation point at which broadband enters Whiteman AFB. | 413 4th St, WAFB, MO 65305 |
| 19 | Will the Government provide current as-built drawings, floor plans, riser diagrams, and structured-cabling drawings for all six dormitories? | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 20 | DFARS 252.204-7025 requires a current CMMC status at the level specified at time of award. What CMMC level (and assessment type — self vs. certified) is required, and must it be reflected in SPRS before quote submission or only before award? | The required CMMC level is "CMMC Level 1 (Self)" as stated in clause 252.204-7025 within Attachment 5 Provisions and Clauses. Due to the requirement of Level 1 (Self), a third-party assessment is not required. CMMC Level 1 (Self) certification is required prior to contract award (to include any subcontractors). |
| 21 | For the Government-branded captive portal, content filtering, and Terms of Service / AUP, will the Government provide the branding assets, approved ToS/AUP text, and the content-filtering policy/standard the contractor must enforce? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 22 | Do you have any existing Wi-Fi network infrastructure in the buildings for Dorm Internet Services, or does this require all new infrastructure installation including CAT-6 cable run? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 23 | Are the government networks existing in the same buildings that are not part of this solicitation, what are the infrastructure, do or would it share IT room with the Dorm Internet Services network in this request? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 24 | Is this solicitation to build a government network then create a Captive Portal for dormitory use? | No, the resulting network will not be a government network. |
| 25 | Can you share floor plans, dimensions and square footage of the buildings. | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 26 | Are the buildings already Fiber or Ethernet linked together, which has the demarcation point for circuit drop, would you require any new fiber-optic cable run, what are the distances apart from one building to the other? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 27 | How many networks (SSIDs) are expected on the Wi-Fi network Dorm Internet Services? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 28 | Please would you share if there exists network contract and contract number for this location? | This is a new, five-year requirement to provide internet service for all dormitory rooms, with no incumbent contractor. |
| 29 | Do you have any ISP company that is preferred provider for Internet services for the Base or is it optional to contractors? | The government does not specify a preferred ISP company provider. |
| 30 | Would there be any requirement for wired Ethernet ports in the buildings? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 31 | Do you have any desirable brand (OEM) equipment for this network? | The Government does not mandate a specific OEM brand for this network. Contractors may propose any commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment, provided it meets all technical, functional, and performance requirements outlined in the PWS, is fully TAA-compliant (Trade Agreements Act), and is approved for use on DoD networks. |
| 32 | Does the U.S. Government hold title to the cabling, cabinets, and network equipment currently installed throughout the six dormitory buildings, or does that infrastructure remain the property of the incumbent contractor? If incumbent-owned, will it be removed prior to contract award, or may it remain in place for potential reuse by the new contractor? | Some of the installed infrastructure is government-owned and labeled accordingly. The remainder is owned by Spectrum and Boingo. |
| 33 | PWS Section 2.1.3 directs contractors to utilize existing infrastructure to the greatest extent practicable. Given that site observations indicated existing conduits are at or near full capacity, will the government authorize core drilling or new conduit installation as part of this contract? Are any base-level permits or approval processes (e.g., 509 CES coordination) required for structural modifications? | Yes. |
| 34 | Is there currently any fiber optic connectivity to or between the six dormitory buildings (1551, 1552, 1556, 1559, 1560, 1561), or is all existing infrastructure coaxial? If no fiber is present, is the contractor expected to install inter-building fiber as part of this contract? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 35 | Will the government make available building floorplans, as-built drawings, or wiring diagrams for the six dormitory buildings? This includes both architectural drawings needed for wireless network design and any existing network infrastructure documentation (conduit routing, cable runs, IDF locations). If these are not available from the government, will the incumbent contractor be required to provide as-built network documentation as part of the contract transition? | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 36 | The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.225-1, Buy American – Supplies. Does this clause apply to all networking hardware proposed under this contract, including wireless access points, switches, routers, and structured cabling components? Are products that are compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) — manufactured in a designated country — acceptable as an alternative to domestically manufactured products? Are any waivers or exceptions available? | Yes, 52.225-1 is fully incorporated and applies to all proposed equipment. All submissions will be reviewed for compliance prior to award. No waivers or exceptions are available. Any requested exception must be submitted with the quote and is subject to Contracting Officer approval. |
| 37 | Are there any DoD, Air Force, or AFCEC Approved Products Lists (APL), cybersecurity hardware restrictions, or prohibited vendor lists that proposed networking equipment must comply with? The solicitation references DFARS 252.240-91 security prohibitions — does this restriction impact any commonly used networking equipment brands or product lines we should be aware of? | Please see full wording of RFO 52.240-91 at acquisition.gov via this link for a list of prohibited brands: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_91 |
| 38 | The PWS requires a captive portal customized with Department of War (DoW) and/or Whiteman AFB branding (Section 2.1.4.2). Will the government provide approved branding assets, an approved Terms of Service, and an Acceptable Use Policy for the contractor to use? If these are contractor-developed, what is the government review and approval process and what is the expected turnaround time? | Yes, the Government will provide the required text and branding for the landing page. |
| 39 | Is the contractor responsible for procuring and providing the internet uplink (ISP/WAN backhaul) to the dormitory campus, or will the government provide a WAN handoff point with a government-furnished internet circuit? If the contractor must procure ISP service, are there preferred or approved providers on Whiteman AFB, or any base-level restrictions that limit which ISPs can operate on the installation? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 40 | What are the current conditions of the IDF/equipment rooms in each building — specifically, are they climate-controlled, and do they have sufficient power capacity and rack space to support new networking equipment? If upgrades to power or HVAC are required, is that within the contractor’s scope of work? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 41 | The PWS requires dedicated IP addresses for each room (Section 2.1.5). Will the government provide IP address blocks and subnets for the contractor to implement, or is the contractor expected to procure and manage the complete IP addressing scheme, including allocation of public IP addresses if required? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 42 | PWS Section 5.3 limits facility access to 0700–1600, Monday through Friday. Given the required installation deadline of 30 September 2026 and the significant scope of work across 756 rooms in six buildings, will the government consider authorizing extended work hours or weekend access to ensure the deadline can be met? If overtime access requires formal approval, what is that process? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 43 | What CMMC level is required per DFARS 252.204-7025, and must it be reflected in SPRS at the time of proposal submission or only at the time of contract award? Does the government require a third-party assessment (C3PAO), or is a current self-assessment sufficient for this contract? | The required CMMC level is "CMMC Level 1 (Self)" as stated in clause 252.204-7025 within Attachment 5 Provisions and Clauses. Due to the requirement of Level 1 (Self), a third-party assessment is not required. |
| 44 | Is this contract subject to any small business subcontracting requirements? Will the government accept a prime contractor that plans to use local subcontractors for installation labor? If subcontractors will be performing work on Whiteman AFB, what base access vetting or background check process applies to subcontractor employees, and how far in advance must this process begin? | A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is not expected to be required due to the estimated total value of this acquisition. |
| 45 | Who owns the existing Boingo cabling, enclosures, wall boxes, patching, racks, and related infrastructure currently installed in the dormitories: the Government, Boingo, or another party? | The ownership of existing infrastructure is split between Spectrum and Boingo. |
| 46 | May the awarded contractor reuse existing cabling, racks, enclosures, wall boxes, fiber, coax pathways, or related infrastructure if the infrastructure passes testing and supports the PWS requirements? | Approval for the reuse of any existing infrastructure must be obtained from the respective owners (Spectrum or Boingo). |
| 47 | If reuse is allowed, what testing, labeling, documentation, or certification is required before existing cabling or infrastructure may be accepted for use? | If reuse of existing cabling is proposed, the contractor must physically test and certify 100% of the copper links to meet ANSI/TIA-568 Category 6 (or higher) standards supporting 1 Gbps throughput, and fiber links to meet Tier 1 certification. All reused links must be clearly labeled using printed, mechanical wrap-around labels on both ends in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606 standards. Prior to network turn-on, the contractor must submit formal Fluke (or equivalent) test reports and updated 'As-Built' floor plans to the Government for approval. |
| 48 | Please provide available as-builts, floor plans, room layouts, MDF/IDF/TC layouts, riser diagrams, fiber records, copper records, coax records, and pathway drawings for Buildings 1551, 1552, 1556, 1559, 1560, and 1561. We have CMMC2 Certification if necessary | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 49 | Please identify any CUI, FCI, base-access, or cybersecurity requirements that must be met before drawings, as-builts, or infrastructure records can be released to offerors. | There are no cybersecurity requirements that must be met to release these records. As-built drawings are added as attachments via this amendment. Specific base access and REAL ID requirements are listed within the COMBO. |
| 50 | What fiber currently serves each dormitory building, including strand count, fiber type, termination location, available spare strands, owner, and whether it may be used for this service? | See inquiry #27. |
| 51 | Is new outside plant fiber, inter-building fiber, or riser fiber required, or should offerors assume existing fiber/pathways are available unless confirmed otherwise? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 52 | Is the contractor expected to provide the ISP/internet service, use a Government-provided circuit, use a Government-selected provider, or propose the ISP solution? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 53 | Should each dormitory have its own ISP handoff, or may service be aggregated through a central headend/main communications location? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 54 | The PWS lists 756 total rooms. Are common areas such as lounges, net cafes, game rooms, laundry rooms, study rooms, and shared spaces included in that count, or are they in addition to the 756 rooms? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 55 | Does the Government require one wireless access point per room, one wireless access point per Airman, or a design that meets the PWS performance and coverage requirements regardless of AP count? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 56 | What is the expected maximum occupancy per room and expected number of connected devices per resident? | The maximum occupancy is 756 residents. It is expected that there will be three devices per room (e.g., TV, computer, gaming console, phone), for a total of 2,268 devices. |
| 57 | Should the 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload requirement be interpreted per resident, per room, per device, or per authenticated user session? | The speed requirement is on a per-user-session basis. |
| 58 | Must coverage and speed testing pass inside each resident room with the door closed? | Yes, as resident rooms are private spaces, testing must be successful with the doors closed. |
| 59 | Are wall-mounted APs, ceiling-mounted APs, wall-plate APs, or hallway-mounted APs preferred or restricted in resident rooms and common areas? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 60 | Please identify the approved TC/MDF/IDF locations for each floor of each building. | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 61 | May offerors use existing open rack space where available? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 62 | If new racks are required, please specify the required rack type, size, location, grounding, cable management, locking requirements, and installation standard. | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 63 | Please identify available power in each TC/MDF/IDF location, including voltage, receptacle type, circuit capacity, and available outlets. | 110 volt 15Amp wall outlets. Outlets vary room to room. No outlets in closets. |
| 64 | Are UPS systems required for network equipment? If yes, what minimum runtime is required: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or another value? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 65 | What cabling standard is required for new cabling, including cable category, plenum rating, cable color, labeling format, test standard, and required test documentation? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 66 | Are J-hooks, cable tray, conduit, surface raceway, or another pathway method required above drop ceilings and in corridors? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 67 | If existing cabling is currently lying on ceiling grid, is remediation required as part of this project, or only for newly installed cabling? | Any obvious abandoned cabling should be removed to reduce fire loading. |
| 68 | Are there restrictions for wall penetrations, floor penetrations, drilling, sleeves, firestopping, or routing cable into resident rooms? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 69 | Does any existing equipment, cabling, coax, wall box, enclosure, or rack need to be removed as part of this project? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 70 | If demolition is required, should removed material be returned to the Government, left in place for another party, or disposed of by the contractor off base? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 71 | The PWS lists installation access as 0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and family days. Can after-hours or weekend work be approved to reduce disruption to residents? | Access to common areas may be approved outside of normal operational hours. However, access to resident rooms should be limited to the times provided. Any such approval can be granted by the Unaccompanied Housing (UH) team. |
| 72 | Who will coordinate access to occupied resident rooms: Government staff, dorm management, or the contractor? | Dorm management will coordinate access. |
| 73 | How much advance notice is required before entering resident rooms? | A notice of two duty days is required. |
| 74 | Are there quiet hours, shift-worker sleep windows, blackout dates, exercises, or other schedule restrictions that offerors should account for? | Yes, residents on campus work various schedules. The Unaccompanied Housing (UH) Team will coordinate with residents regarding access times and communicate this schedule to the contractor. |
| 75 | Where may the contractor stage materials, receive shipments, park work vehicles, and store equipment during installation? | Storage space can be provided in each building for equipment. This will be coordinated with the Unaccompanied Housing (UH) team (e.g., storage closets). |
| 76 | Will the Government provide the required Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy language for the captive portal, or should the contractor propose draft language for approval? | Yes, the Government will provide the required text for the landing page. |
| 77 | Is the captive portal intended to be click-through AUP acceptance only, or is user identity verification, account creation, room validation, or resident registration required? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 78 | How should gaming consoles, smart TVs, streaming devices, and other devices that may not support captive portal authentication be registered? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 79 | The PWS requires dedicated IP addresses to each room. Does this mean a dedicated private IP/subnet per room, a public static IP per room, or another addressing method? | Dedicated private subnet/VLAN per room. |
| 80 | What content filtering categories or restrictions must be applied, and will the Government provide the required filtering policy? | Yes, the Government will provide the required filtering. |
| 81 | Are there specific logging, data retention, privacy, abuse-handling, DMCA, or cybersecurity incident reporting requirements for resident internet use? | Yes, see added attachment: RFI No. 81 UH WiFi |
| 82 | How will the Government validate the 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload requirement, including test tool, test endpoint, client device type, number of tests, and pass/fail criteria? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 83 | Must acceptance testing be performed in all 756 rooms and common areas, or only in Government-selected sample locations? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 84 | Is the 99.9% uptime SLA measured per building, per ISP circuit, per network service, per AP, or across the total service? | Per building. |
| 85 | What monthly reporting format is required for uptime, bandwidth usage, speed tests, ticket volume, outages, and corrective actions? | Submit a PDF document for the main narrative, tables, and charts to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer (CA/CO). Pair this with a CSV file containing the raw speed test and ticketing data so the Government can easily filter and verify the metrics. |
| 86 | Should the 24/7/365 help desk support residents directly, Government staff only, or both? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 87 | Will the Government please provide a Site Visit Attendee List? | Site visit attendee list has been added as an attachment via this amendment. |
| 88 | Given the July holiday season, will the Government consider extending the due date by at least one week? | The due date was extended to 14 August 2026. |
| 89 | Are cut sheets required as part of the proposal submission? | Cut sheets are not required but may be submitted as part of an offeror's quote. |
| 90 | How many servicemembers are housed in each room? | Each resident room is a private room, housing one service member per room. |
| 91 | What is the maximum number of concurrent users expected to connect to the network at any one time? | The maximum number of concurrent users is 756 residents. |
| 92 | Per Sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.5 of the PWS, the contractor is required to provide unique, dedicated IP addresses to each room. Since Wi-Fi networks are typically designed to allow seamless roaming between buildings and coverage areas, does the Government require users to maintain roaming capability between buildings? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 93 | Can the Government provide building floor plans identifying the desired wireless coverage areas? | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 94 | Are there specific wireless coverage requirements for common areas, resident rooms, administrative offices, and outdoor spaces? | Yes, the same requirement of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload applies to all areas. |
| 95 | Can the Government identify the locations of the MDFs and IDFs within each building where Wi-Fi equipment may be installed? | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 96 | Are current site drawings, floor plans, and utility maps available for review? | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 97 | May the contractor co-locate equipment within existing MDFs, IDFs, or telecommunications rooms, and is adequate power available? If existing rack space is unavailable, does the Government prefer wall-mounted or free-standing equipment racks? | See inquiry #16. |
| 98 | Is sufficient space available within risers and cable trays for cable distribution throughout the buildings and between floors? | See inquiry #16. |
| 99 | Are there existing conduit pathways between buildings and telecommunications rooms that may be reused? | See inquiry #26. |
| 100 | Would a cloud-managed Wi-Fi solution be acceptable? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 101 | Who owns the existing fiber infrastructure at each location? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 102 | Is existing fiber connectivity available within each building, and may it be utilized for this project? | See inquiry #27. |
| 103 | If new fiber is required, what fiber type does the Government prefer (e.g., multimode, single-mode, OM3)? | Single mode for OSP. |
| 104 | Who owns and maintains the existing network equipment, telecommunications rooms, switches, and associated cabling? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 105 | Is Government-provided fiber or copper connectivity available between the buildings? If so, please identify the media type (e.g., multimode, single-mode, copper). | See inquiry #27. |
| 106 | If inter-building fiber or copper connectivity does not exist, would wireless connectivity between buildings be acceptable? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 107 | Does the Government have a preferred horizontal cabling standard (e.g., Cat6, Cat6A) or cable color? | See inquiry #65. |
| 108 | Are there existing Internet Service Provider (ISP) agreements or services that must be maintained or integrated into the proposed solution? | There are no existing agreements that will need to be integrated into the proposed solution. |
| 109 | What is the telecommunications demarcation (DEMARC) location for each dormitory (building number and room)? | See inquiry #16. |
| 110 | Who is the current Internet Service Provider (ISP) serving the base? If multiple providers are used, please identify the provider serving each dormitory. | The current providers are Spectrum and Boingo. |
| 111 | Are there any site-specific access restrictions, working hour limitations, or resident occupancy considerations that may affect installation activities? | Access to common areas may be approved outside of normal operational hours. However, access to resident rooms should be limited to the times provided. Any such approval can be granted by the Unaccompanied Housing (UH) team. |
| 112 | Is a phased implementation required, or may all six dormitories be installed concurrently? | A phased implementation is preferred, as contractors will require an escort when in resident rooms. |
| 113 | What are the Government's requirements for system testing, acceptance, and final turnover? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 114 | Will the WIFI solution require WIPS/WIDS either built into the proposed WAP's or a dedicated WIPS/WIDS? | Built into proposed WAPs. |
| 115 | Will the WIFI solution require a WAP per dorm room and therefore a dedicated static IP or will the government consider WAPs that cover multiple dorm rooms and therefore a single IP dedicated static to the shared WAP? | Requirement is for a WAP per dorm room and a dedicated static IP. |
| 116 | Is this speed test for 100% concurrent usage, meaning each of the 756 (based on room count) users all at the same time must be able to meet the benchmark of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 117 | Can the government provide the total user count ? | The total user count is 756. |
| 118 | Are headless devices such as gaming devices considered 'users' in the RFI? | No, headless devices are not considered 'users'. |
| 119 | Are there specific cybersecurity requirements other than content filtering? For example, malware/threat detection and reporting? | No. |
| 120 | Are there any areas that are out of scope for WIFI such as maintenance rooms, restrooms, staircases? | Yes, the Unaccompanied Housing (UH) team can provide a layout of non-common areas that are not covered. |
| 121 | Is the contenet filter required to filter categories only or specific URLs or both? | Both, the content filter must support category-based blocking for major threat/abuse domains (such as malware, phishing, illegal activities, and adult content) to protect network integrity. The system must also allow network administrators to input specific URLs/domains for manual blacklisting or whitelisting as needed. |
| 122 | Can the government provide current As-builds for each building? If CUI, we can provide a CMMC L2 for distribution. | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 123 | Is there a requirement for dedicated IP address per room or for each IP to be associated with a particular user. | The requirement is for a dedicated IP address per user. |
| 124 | Can the government provide current Fiber availability from base Tech Control to the dorms and fiber between the dorm buildings that would be available for vendors? | See inquiry #27. |
| 125 | Will there be some sort of raceway or cable access pathway from the hallway to teach of the dorm rooms? | See inquiry #16. |
| 126 | Is CAT5 or better cabling available from each of the dorm rooms to a comm closet? | See inquiry #16. |
| 127 | Will seamless roaming be a requirement, allowing personnel to maneuver from one room to another or common area and be automatically connected (with acceptance of AUP within a 24 hour period? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 128 | Will there be any IA scanning requirements? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 129 | Does each communications closet have redundant power sources? | No. |
| 130 | Is all hardware required to be TAA compliant? | Yes. |
| 131 | Will there be at least two free fiber pairs between each ofthe 6 buildings and the tech control building? | Answer to be provided in Q&A Part 2. |
| 132 | The Past Performance Questionnaire states that completed questionnaires may be returned via email to 509 CONS/PKA, Attn: MSgt Victor Camacho and Amanda Fragoso. However, the document does not appear to specify a due date for receipt of completed questionnaires. Could the Government please confirm the deadline by which customer-completed Past Performance Questionnaires must be received in order to be considered in the evaluation? | Past Performance Questionnaires must be received by the RFQ due date/time. COMBO was updated to reflect PPQ due date/time requirements. |
| 133 | Could the Government please confirm whether offerors may only provide the contact information for past performance customers in lieu of having those customers complete and submit Past Performance Questionnaires? | Yes, providing the contact information for past performance customers is acceptable. However, it is done at the offeror's own risk.While offerors are permitted to submit only contact information in lieu of completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs), please be advised that this acquisition will be evaluated on a best-value tradeoff basis. The depth, detail, and quality of the past performance information directly impact this evaluation. If an offeror chooses to submit only contact information, the Government will attempt to contact the references provided or review existing databases (e.g., CPARS). However, if the Government is unable to reach the provided contacts, or if the contacts provide limited details compared to a formalized PPQ, it could affect the overall strength of the offeror's past performance evaluation. Detailed submissions are highly encouraged to ensure the Government has a comprehensive understanding of your past performance record. |
| 134 | Could the Government please confirm whether Part I – Pricing Notes, Part II – Technical Capability, and Part III – Relevant Experience should be submitted in a single Word document, accompanied by Part I Pricing submitted as an Excel document using the format provided by the Government? | Submissions can be provided in a single Word document or each Part separately. Offerors must provide a completed Attachment 2 Bid Schedule as part of their Part I Pricing submission along with any other documentation required to clearly identify any recurring, non-recurring, equipment, option, fees/one-time charge, etc. costs in a breakdown format (as stated in the COMBO). |
| 135 | Could the Government please consider extending the proposal submission deadline to two weeks after the Government provides responses to offerors’ questions, to allow sufficient time to review the answers, incorporate any clarifications, coordinate with past performance references, and prepare a complete and compliant proposal response? | The due date was extended to14 August 2026. |
| 136 | Please clarify whether the existing structured cabling within the dormitory facilities is considered Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and will be available for contractor use under this solicitation. If the existing cabling is not available for contractor use, should offerors assume responsibility for providing and installing new structured cabling throughout all dormitory facilities and include the associated costs in their proposals? | See inquiry # 23. |
| 137 | To support solution design, pricing, and installation planning, will the Government provide building floor plans, site diagrams, or as-built drawings for each facility included in the scope of work? If available, please provide PDF copies that include building dimensions, floor layouts, scale measurements, and facility latitude/longitude coordinates. If these documents are unavailable, please advise what assumptions offerors should use for facility sizing, cable routing, and infrastructure planning in their proposals. | All available as-built drawings have been added as a single attachments via this amendment. |
| 138 | Given the scope and complexity of the requirement, as well as the need to evaluate Government responses to industry questions, would the Government consider extending the proposal due date to provide offerors adequate time to incorporate the responses into their technical and pricing solutions? Specifically, we request that the proposal due date be extended to at least two (2) weeks after the Government releases its final responses to offeror questions. | The due date was extended to 14 August 2026. |
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