attach_10._GFAFB_Solicitation_Questions_Answers__2_11-14-17.pdf

Grand Forks AFB BTS

QUESTIONS #2

Item # RFP Para# and

Page # Section Title Question

1. PID list Line 8

Telephone - Analog to Digital We don’t know of a phone that will accept a digital connection and also accept an analog connection. Could the government please give an example or part number?

Attach 2 has been updated.

2. PID list Line 61

Coax Cable As a contractor, we still need to know what RG rating the government want to purchase. (The government states that it is to be non-flexible which implies you can’t bend it. Is this what the government wants?)

This item has been removed.

3. PID list Line 28

VOIP Patch Cord White/Black - 7ft

In the PID list, there is also Cat 7 cable. To have the integrity for the Cat 7 system Cat 7 patch cords must be used. Does the government also want Cat 7 patch cords? If so, please add to the PID list.

This question is outdated and does not reflect the newest changes.

However, CAT6 will be the standard for patch cord.

4. PID list Line 29

VOIP Patch Cord White/Black - 14ft

In the PID list, there is also Cat 7 cable. To have the integrity for the Cat 7 system Cat 7 patch cords must be used. Does the government also want Cat 7 patch cords? If so, please add to the PID list.

This question is outdated and does not reflect the newest changes.

However, CAT6 will be the standard for patch cord.

5. PID list Line 146

Coyote Splice Kit

There is a price difference in the size and amount of fiber needed for a splice such as the size of case and the number of splice trays needed. Can the government please provide the size fiber needed to splice even if the government needs to have multiple PIS’s for this item?

Section Title Question

This item has been update in attachment 2 to include 144ct at 62.5 micron as standard.

6. PID list Line 147

Raceway - Non-Metallic Raceway There are many sizes that vary greatly in price. Will the government please include a list of sizes? If no sizes can be provided, an offeror will have no choice but to bid the highest priced item.

Item has been updated in attach 2

7. PID list Manhole - 60" x 8" base + lid (Line 201) Manhole - 84" x 8" base + lid (Line 202)

There are many sizes that vary greatly in price. Will the government please include a list of sizes? If no sizes can be provided, an offeror will have no choice but to bid the highest priced item.

The sizes are listed on the item, There was a mistake in the description..

8.

PID list Line

Generic Conduit There are many sizes that vary greatly in price. Will the government please include a list of sizes? If no sizes can be provided, an offeror will have no choice but to bid the highest priced item.

9. PID list Line

Fiber Roll 12" It is unclear what the government is requesting. Would the government please provide a part number to more accurately price this item?

10. PID list Line

Communication and Server Cabinet There are various sizes and configurations of these Cabinets, which vary in price. Would the government please provide a part number to more accurately price this item?

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Section Title Question

11. PID list Line

Communication and Server Cabinet dual wide There are various sizes and configurations of these Cabinets, which vary in price. Would the government please provide a part

12. PID list Line

Grounding bar There are various sizes and configurations of these grounding bars, which vary in price. Would the government please provide a part

13. PID list Line

"J" Hook Various sizes (2-inch, 3-inch, or 4-inch) differ in price. To allow for more accurate pricing, would the government please create a separate PID for each? If not, will the government please identify what size the Government is requesting?

14. PID list Lines 37 thru

Copper Cable In order to accurately price these items, would the government please identify these copper cables as Inside cable, buried, or in a duct system?

15. PID’s Copper Patch panels On lines 35, 36, 129, and 130, the government calls out for Cat 7 jacks and cable, but no Cat 7 patch panels. Are is a reason that Cat 7 patch panels are not needed?

No. At this time, there is no CAT7 being used, however it is a possibility in the future.

16. PID list Line

Cross connect connection There is a pricing difference between 2 wire vs. 4 wire. To allow for more accurate pricing, would the government please create a separate PID for each? If not, will the government please identify

Section Title Question

The government does not feel this is necessary

17. PID list Line

SC bulkheads There is a pricing difference between SM vs. MM. To allow for more accurate pricing, would the government please create a separate PID for each? If not, will the government please identify

Previously answered

18. PID list Lines 64 thru 81

Fiber cable The government answered that all three indoor fiber, outdoor fiber, and fiber in a duct system include all three of the mentioned fiber. This is confusing, as they are not identified as indoor fiber, buried fiber, or fiber in duct system. The cost for these items are different. To allow for more accurate pricing, would the government please create a separate PID for each?

Attach 2 has been updated.

19. PID list Lines 158 thru 167

FO Patch Panel to Patch Panel The government is asking for fiber patch cords in various connector configurations. To allow for more accurate pricing, would the government please provide the length required (3m, 5m, 10m, 15m, etc.)?

The unit type is in meters, we will not specify specific sizes as that is an impossible prediction. We have remedied this by providing the unit type in meters.

20. PID list line 135.

Fiber Optic Box Wall Mounted. It is assumed that the government is asking for a fiber optic distribution panel. This is a wall-mounted box where a fiber cable has a maintenance loop inside a box. Is this what the government is looking for? If not, to allow for more accurate pricing, would the government please provide the size of the box or a description of what this item is?

Box size will not exceed 4ft x 4ft.

FA4659-17-R-0007 Grand Forks AFB BTS

QUESTIONS

Section Title RFP Para# and Page # Question

Att 2 GENERAL QUESTION Q2: We believe that many of the PID items lack sufficient detail to accurately quantify and price. Because some are overly broad in the PID descriptions, there is ambiguity in what is expected to be bid or provided. As an example, a PID labeled “fiber” can mean many things with vastly different prices and expectations, such as the fiber could be inside plant, OSP, or indoor/outdoor, armored or non-armored, plenum or riser rated, etc. Without this detail there may be a conflict in what the Contractor provides and what the Government actually needs depending on the project. Without adequate detail, contactors will default to the minimum requirement of what could be defined as a “fiber” and price as such, thereby the Government would be stuck with an inadequate product that may not fill its needs. Would the Government re-issue the PID List with much greater detail and specificity in what the Government is minimally expecting with each

PID?

The pre-priced list has been revised

Attachment 2 Telephone - Analog to Digital, Line 8

What type of Analog to Digital phone is the Government wanting?

Any digital phone that can also accept an analog connection.

Q2-1: To our knowledge, phones are either analog OR digital. There are devices known as Analog to Digital Converters, which may allow a digital phone to operate over an analog circuit. Is this what the Government is expecting us to quote? If so, please provide a Part or Model Number.

Attachment 2 Coax Cable - PID list, Line 68

What RG rating does the Government want?

This line is meant for non flexible coax cable at any rating. As this is very rarely used.

Q2-2: There are many sizes and types of Coaxial Cable, with pricing that varies widely from a few cents per foot, to several dollars. Please provide the size of Coax (RG-6, RG-11, RG-59) and the Installation Environment (Outside Plant/Buried, Indoor Riser-Rated, Indoor Plenum Rated) Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type, and overcharge the Government when the PID id used.

Attach 2 has been updated

Attachment 2 Cable Line 83, 84 e –This fiber cable is not a standard size and would have to be special ordered. Could this be deleted from the PID list?

Yes, we have a need to have this specific size.

Q2-3: Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored, or Indoor Outdoor (Riser or Plenum). The price for this fiber can vary by a factor of 5 or 10, from a few cents per foot to more than a dollar per foot. Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant Fiber, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID Is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been deleted from the pre-priced list.

Attachment 2 Purchase and install units on Fiber cable.

Fiber is Purchased in feet not meters. Could the Government please change the unit for the fiber from meters to feet?

The government does not feel a need to change the pricing list from meters to feet.

Attachment 2 25 Pair, 24 AWG This item is listed three times. (Rows 37, 44 and 56) could the Government please fix this?

An error was made where 24 gauge was put twice instead of 22 gauge. This has been corrected.

Q2-4: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 25-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non- Armored,). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 50 Pair, 24 AWG This item is listed three times. (Rows 38, 45 and 58) could the

Q2-5: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 50-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 100 Pair, 24 AWG This item is listed three times. (Rows 39, 46 and 60) could the

Q2-6: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 100-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 200 Pair, 24 AWG This item is listed three times. (Rows 40, 47 and 62) could the

Q2-7: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 200-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 300 Pair, 24 AWG This item is listed three times. (Rows 41, 48 and 63) could the

Q2-8: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 300-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 6 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge This item is listed two times. (Rows 42 and 54) could the

Q2-9: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 6-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside

Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 12 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge This item is listed two times. (Rows 43 and 55) could the

Q2-10: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 12-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 400 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge This item is listed two times. (Rows 49 and 64) could the

Q2-11: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 400-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 600 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge This item is listed two times. (Rows 50 and 65) could the Government please fix this?

An error was made where 24 gauge was put twice instead of 22 gauge. This has been corrected.

Q2-12: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 600-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 900 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge This item is listed two times. (Rows 51 and 66) could the

Q2-13: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 900-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 1200 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge

This item is listed two times. (Rows 52 and 67) could the

Q2-14: The reason this cable appeared in the PID list three times was because you cannot use the same PID to order 1200-Pair cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored).

Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 VOIP Patch Cord White/Black - 7ft, Line

Could the Government please clarify if you want black or white patch cords and what Cat. Rating?

As long as it is either black or white the color does not matter. CAT6 is preferred as the minimum standard

Attachment 2 Fiber Optic Connector - ST, SM

This item is listed two times. (Rows 141 and 180) could the

Fixed. Oversight on the document deleted one of the doubles.

Attachment 2 Fiber Optic Connector - LC, SM

This item is listed two times. (Rows 142 and 181) could the

Connector - SC, MM

This item is listed two times. (Rows 143 and 182) could the

Fixed. Oversight on the document deleted one of the doubles.

Attachment 2 Fiber Optic Connector - ST, MM

This item is listed two times. (Rows 144 and 183) could the

Connector - LC, MM

This item is listed two times. (Rows 152 and 184) could the Government please fix this?

Fixed. Oversight on the document deleted one of the doubles.

Attachment 2 Fiber Optic Connector - SC, SM

This item is listed two times. (Rows 140 and 179) could the

Attachment 2 Coyote Splice Kit, Line 155

Could the Government please provide what size of Coyote Splice case you are looking for?

A case able to support as little as 3 pair and large enough to accept 144 pair

Attachment 2 Fiber Optic Jack, Line

What type of fiber jack? (LC, ST or SC)

SC will be the standard the government will accept, however, there may be special equipment in the future that requires other

Q2-15: There needs to be a separate CLIN for each type of Fiber jack. The pricing for Fiber Jacks varies widely, so one CLIN will result in bidders proposing only the least expensive type of Jack, and delivering the wrong type of Jack when the PID is ordered, or using the most expensive type of Jack, and overcharging the Government when the PID id ordered.

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

Attachment 2 Raceway - Non- Metallic Raceway, Line 156

Could the Government provide the size of this Non- Metallic Raceway?

No. The government does not feel that providing the size of this is important as it may vary depending on the job.

Attachment 2 2 inch Roll Pipe PVC/ Inner Duct (Line 201) 4 inch Roll Pipe PVC/ Inner Duct (Line 202)

Should this say just Roll Pipe and not Roll Pipe/Inner duct?

No. The Government is not requiring this to be roll pipe.

Q2-16: The Government has failed to clarify if this PID is for Roll Pipe or Innerduct. If it is for Roll Pipe, please provide the Required Size.

The Government feels as though either roll pipe or inner duct will be suffcient for most installation projects.

Attachment 2 Fire Stop Tubes, Line 204 Could the Government please provide what size of firestop tubes they are wanting?

4in or 2in

Attachment 2 Manhole - 60" x 8" base + lid (Line 210) Manhole - 84" x 8" base + lid (Line 211)

Could the Government be more precise on the size of Manholes you want? (WxHxD).

No. The Government does not feel this needs to be specified.

Q2-17: There is no such thing as a Manhole that is 60” x 8”, or 84” x 8”. The Government has failed to define the requirement by not providing the dimension ond the desired Hand holes and Manholes. Please also provide the Traffic Rating (if applicable)

This has been updated in the pre-priced list (attachment 2).

There was a mistake in the description. Schedule 80

Attachment 2 Generic Conduit, Line

Could the Government please provide the size for this generic conduit?

No. The Government does not feel this needs to be specified.

Attachment 2 Snow Marker Pole, Line 232

Could the Government be more precise on this item?

A pole used to identify comm items that need to be spotted with snow on the ground

Attachment 2 Snow Fencing, Line 232 Could the Government be more precise on this item?

A wooden or plastic fence used to control snow drifts.

Attachment 2 Fiber Roll 12", Line 232 Could the Government be more precise on this item?

No. The government does not feel this needs to be specified.

Q2-18: Our Company has been doing this for more than 15 years, and nobody in our Organization knows what the Government is requesting here. Please define what is meant by a 12” Fiber Roll.

Attachment 2 has been updated.

Attachment 2 Communication and Server Cabinet, Line

Could the Government specify the size of these Communication and Server Cabinet or a part number the Government is looking for?

No. The government does not feel this needs to be specified..

Q2-19: These cabinets come in a variety of sizes from 24” x 24” to Free-standing Cabinets that are 8’ tall, and the pricing varies from several hundred dollars to more than $6,000.

Please provide the size of the Cabinet requested, otherwise the Bidders will quote the 24” x 24”, and deliver that when the Government may be expecting an 8’ Cabinet.

Attach 2 has been updated.

Attachment 2 Communication and Server Cabinet dual wide, Line 242

Could the Government specify the size of these Communication and Server Cabinet dual wide or a part number the Government is looking for?

Q2-20: These cabinets come in a variety of sizes from 24” x 24” to Free-standing Cabinets that are 8’ tall, and the pricing varies from several hundred dollars to more than $6,000.

Please provide the size of the Cabinet requested, otherwise the Bidders will quote the 24” x 24”, and deliver that when the Government may be expecting an 8’ Cabinet.

Attachment 2 Grounding wires, Line Please provide the gauge of this grounding wire?

# 6 AWG the document has been updated.

Attachment 2 Grounding bar, Line 253 Please provide the size for this grounding bar?

Attachment 2 Clamp, Metal conduit 1", Line 256

Please provide what type of clamp the Government is looking for?

A metal clamp that could be used to attach 1” conduit Attachment 2 Clamp, Metal conduit

1/2", Line 257 Please provide what type of clamp the Government is looking for?

A metal clamp that could be used to attach 1/2” conduit

Attachment 2 "J" Hook, Line 259 Please provide the size of J hook the Government is asking for?

No. The Government does not feel this needs to be specified.

Attachment 2 1 Gauge, Line 264 Is the Government asking for one gauge copper wire, if so does the Government want it bare or coated?

The item is for a gang outlet box. The document has been updated.

Attachment 2 2 Gauge, Line 265 Is the Government asking for one gauge copper wire, if so does the Government want it bare or coated?

The item is for a gang outlet box. The document has been updated.

Attachment 2 Clean of mud, water, and any other debris, Line 286

Please describe what the Government would like to have cleaned? (Manhole, Handhole or ?)

We would like the manholes drained from water and ensure that all cables/equipment are not covered with mud or other debris.

Attachment 2 Beam Clamp, Line 289 Could the Government be more precise on the size of this item?

(size)

Attachment 2 Bridal Rings, Line 290 Could the Government be more precise on the size of this item?

(size)

PWS 2.1.3.6.1, Pg. 11 What is the average length of a cable path?

5,000 feet PWS 9.1, Pg. 30 Could the Government check this, we believe that is contract has changed.

Attachment 2 Copper Cable, Lines

37 thru 67 Please identify these copper cables as Inside cable, Buried or in a duct system.

Q2-21: The Government has failed to adequately describe the requirement. The price for Copper Cable varies widely based on the installation environment, from pennies per foot for small Outside Plant cable to several dollars for Inside plant plenum rated cable. Further, it is a violation of the National Electrical Code to install outside-plant cable in an inside environment, so these types of cable are NOT interchangeable. Please provide the Installation environment and the jacket type (plenum-rated or Riser-rated).

Attach 2 has been updated.

Attachment 2 Copper Patch panels The Government calls out for Cat 7 jacks and cable but on cat 7 patch panels, is there a reason for this?

The Government “Control-F” searched the entire PWS and found no reference to CAT7

Q2-22: Cat7 Cable is not available. Apparently there are Category 7 Jacks, but no cable available. Does the Government really expect us to quote something that we will never be able to install?

No. At this time, there is no CAT7 being used, however it is a possibility in the future. A quick internet search shows that CAT7 is availble.

Attachment 2 Patch panel to Patch panel, Lines 167 thru

We are assuming that these are patch cords. Please specify the length that the Government wants.

Q2-23: The Government did not answer this question. Please describe what the Government is requesting here. If they are Patch Cords, please specify copper or fiber, and if fiber, please specify multimode or singlemode, and the connector type required on each end.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

Attachment 2 GPS, Line 291 The Government is asking to price GPS locations of MH, HH, Pedestal, and Splices. Cost for each element may vary. Can the Government make a separate PID for each?

separated.

Attachment 2 Cross-connect connection, Line 284

Will the Government please state if these are 2 wire or 4 wire cross connects?

Both

Attachment 2 SC bulkheads, Line 285 Will the Government clarify if these are MM or SM?

Both Attachment 2 Fiber cable, Lines 71 thru 88 Please identify if this is indoor fiber, buried fiber or fiber in the duct system.

Lines 71 through 88 include all three of the mentioned fiber.

Q2-24: Each type of fiber has a different price, with the per foot price varying by as much as 500%. For each PID, please specify the installation environment and rating (ISP/OSP, Riser, Plenum or Indoor/Outdoor.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

Would you please provide an updated EIPS document that matches the descriptions in the pricing file?

The Government does not feel that an EIPS is needed. After reviewing the EIPS document, the IGE provided, and the request, we have decided that an EIPS is not necessary. The example provided defined that a basic telephone was unidentified and needed to be further refined. However, the new IGE/Pricing clearly defines Telephone-Analog and individual model numbers for other phones. In review of the PWS we clearly state that the contractor must comply with all applicable federal documents such as OSHA.

On the excel file Copy of attach_2_Pre-Priced_listing, can you please add a category description and if possible, the existing PID # for the Product.

A description category further defining the individual items would require an extensive amount of alterations and not provide much information. It is in our opinion that the title of the CLIN line is acceptable description.

Q2-25: We disagree. There is insufficient information included in many PID Descriptions to define the Government’s requirement.

Asking for “an oven” does not provide sufficient detail, and will result in bidders proposing everything form an E-Z Bake Toy Oven to a large convection oven, and technically satisfy the requirement.

Bidders cannot predict what the Government is expecting from vague PID Descriptions such as “Network Cabinet” or “25-Pair Cable”. Sufficient detail must be included to specify exactly what is expected.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

What do you mean by splice, non-buried?

Splicing non-buried cable refers to inside plant cable or cable that does not have an extensive weather seal.

When will be the last date for questions to be accepted?

The Government will accept questions up to 8 Nov 2017, 4:00 PM CST. This should give enough time to get the answers from the subject matter experts as well as published onto FBO.gov.

CLIN Question Answers

Telephone - Analog to Digital

Need more information Answered, see above questions

Generic/Out dated Telephone/A ccessories

Need more information

This is labor for abating any equipment that is too old to have its own CLIN for abatement. Please note there is only labor associated with this

6 Pair Cable , 24 Gaug e

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-26: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

12 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-27: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government

25 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-28: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government

50 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-29: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

100 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-30: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

200 Pair Cable, Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-31: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different

Gauge installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

300 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-32: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

400 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-33: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

600 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-34: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

900 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-35: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government

Attachment 2 has been revised.

1200 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-36: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

1500 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-37: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

6 Pair Cable , 24 Gaug e

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-38: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

12 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-39: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

25 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-40: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

50 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-41: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

50 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-42: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

100 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-43: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

100 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-44: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government

200 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-45: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

200 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-46: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

300 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-47: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

400 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-48: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

600 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-49: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of

Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

900 Pair Cable, Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-50: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

1200 Pair Cable, 24 Gauge

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-51: You cannot use the same PID to order cable for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this Cable (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant cable, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of cable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

Coax Cable What type of coax cable is this? (RG-6, RG-59, RG-

11…Plenum, Non- Plenum…ISP/OSP?)

Answered, see above questions

Q2-52: Without knowing the type and installation environment, we cannot bid this PID. Pricing for this Coax varies from a few pennies per foot to several dollars per foot, and the products are NOT interchangeable. Please provide type and installation environment for this PID.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

6 Fiber Single Mode Cable

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-53: You cannot use the same PID to order fiber for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this fiber (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored, Indoor-Outdoor, etc). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant fiber, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of fiber. ISP and OSP Fiber are NOT interchangeable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

6 Fiber Multi- Mode Cable

Is this ISP or OSP cable?

What core size (50 or

62.5 micron)?

This includes both inside and outside plant cable. The base uses a standard of 62.5 micron fiber.

Q2-54: You cannot use the same PID to order fiber for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this fiber (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored, Indoor-Outdoor, etc). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant fiber, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of fiber. ISP and OSP Fiber are NOT interchangeable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

12 Fiber Single Mode Cable

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-55: You cannot use the same PID to order fiber for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this fiber (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored, Indoor-Outdoor, etc). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant fiber, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of fiber. ISP and OSP Fiber are NOT interchangeable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

12 Fiber Multi- Mode Cable

Is this ISP or OSP cable?

What core size (50 or

62.5 micron)?

This includes both inside and outside plant cable. The base uses a standard of 62.5 micron fiber.

Q2-56: You cannot use the same PID to order fiber for different installation environments. Please provide the Intended installation environment for this fiber (Inside-Plant – Riser, Inside Plant Plenum, Outside Plant Armored, Outside Plant Non-Armored, Indoor-Outdoor, etc). Without this information, bidders will have to propose either the cheapest type of Outside Plant fiber, and use the wrong cable when the PID is ordered, or propose the most expensive type and overcharge the Government when the PID is used to order cheaper grades of fiber. ISP and OSP Fiber are NOT interchangeable.

Attachment 2 has been revised.

12 Fiber Composite

(6 SM/6

MM)

Is this ISP or OSP cable? This includes both inside and outside plant cable.

Q2-57: You cannot use the same PID to order fiber for different installation environments.