Questions and Answers.pdf

Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) Recompete

DYESS AFB, TEXAS

RFQ FA4661-25-Q-0058 // QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question 1. Will Dyess accept a replacement product for the CSL (PWS 1.4)? If yes, will you provide more information about these lines?

Answer: CSL numbers listed in appendix 1.4 are not associated with the communications manager. CSL are standalone phone numbers linked to the commercial carrier. Please provide additional information on why you would need to provide a replacement product.

Question 2. If modem, application (i.e. out of band) and speed modem uses?

Answer: If referencing the Modem Line listed in appendix 1.4 it is a Defender ASG alarm modem. I am not sure of the out of band or speed.

Question 3. If fire alarm, application and supported options (i.e. ADT, Vista, etc.)?

Answer: Fire alarms are through Monaco alarm systems. Will not be required under the scope of the LTS.

Question 4. Is there any way we could get a legacy diagram showing what the current network plan is and a diagram of what the new network plan needs to be?

Answer: Reference attached diagram.

Question 5. Also please confirm that the commercial subscriber analog lines requested will also run through the SIP.

Answer: Vendors are welcome to provide a solution to upgrade Commercial Subscriber Lines (CSL) listed in table 1.4. However, the primary scope of LTS is to migrate off of PRI lines.

Question 6. In the Appendix Section 1.4, there are several analog lines mentioned but these are not referenced in the description of the project. Is there any incoming or outgoing call terminations at these locations?

Answer: Vendors are welcome to provide a solution to upgrade Commercial Subscriber Lines (CSL) listed in table 1.4. However, the primary scope of LTS is to migrate off PRI lines.

Question 7. Do we need to include any long distance and/or international calling plans?

Answer: No, long distance and/or international calling plans are not needed and are out of Scope. Reference para 2

Question 8. For Section 4.3.1, what are your standard down time windows available for telephone maintenance?

Answer: Downtimes are typically scheduled after duty hours (5:00PM or weekends). These times are subject to change based on the Dyess AFB flying times.

Question 9. In the Appendix Section 1.2, it mentions there is a contractor provided voice gateway. What type of call termination is expected on this gateway and where will it be deployed?

Answer: The location of the gateway is located at B7318. Please reference 1.2.1 Vendor provides fiber paths to the government demarc/media converters.

Question 10. Could we schedule a phone call with the Technical POC for this opportunity since they were not available during the site survey?

Answer: Our team is available to clarify requirements as they relate to the project Scope.

Reference para 2

Question 11. We recommend moving forward with a product replacement for the PRI (TDM) and CSL lines.

Answer: Vendors are welcome to provide a solution to upgrade Commercial Subscriber Lines (CSL) listed in table 1.4. However, the primary scope of LTS is to migrate off PRI lines.