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Questions and Answers

Statement of Work (SOW) and Camera Specifications

1. The SOW references twelve (12) new cameras, but the attachment (dwg of Bldg 1308) shows thirteen (13) camera symbols and fourteen (14) numbered locations. Please clarify the correct quantity and locations of new cameras required under this contract.

See Revised Bid Docs.

2. On page 2 of the SOW, does the enumerated list of camera models align with the numbered locations on the attachment (drawing)? For example, Location #1 is in the Telecom Room, yet Camera #1 is labeled Warehouse Parking. Additionally, Camera #11 is listed as a "corner camera" in the Business Center, but the drawing does not reflect this.

Please review and clarify.

See Revised Bid Documents.

3. The SOW does not specify the required mounting accessories (wall mounts, ceiling mounts, pendants, etc.). Is the contractor responsible for determining the appropriate mounting method and providing accessories?

Yes.

Project Scope and Bid Clarifications

4. Is this a brand-name Axis solution?

5. Could you clarify which specific parts are expected for this project?

See revised SOW.

6. Quad Team is interested in bidding on the solicitation for the 497 ISRG Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Upgrade. However, the scope of work appears vague regarding camera provision—are they to be provided by the contractor or furnished by the government?

Additionally, if only installation is required, the pricing table only includes part numbers for the cameras—can you clarify this?

See Revised Bid Documents.

Bid-Related Infrastructure Questions

Facility Information

7. How old is the facility?

8. What is the square footage of the facility?

20,400

9. How stable is the power?

Yes

10. Does the facility have dropped ceilings in all areas of installation?

Yes

11. What type of walls are in the perimeter areas?

Brick

Cable Infrastructure and Installation

12. Do contractors need to drill between walls to run cable infrastructure?

As required

13. Is conduit required? If so, what is the estimated total conduit footage?

No.

14. Are the door frames metal and concrete-filled?

N/A

15. Please provide a comprehensive list of quantities for all IDS items needed (e.g., total number of motion sensors, glass breaks, etc.) per location.

N/A

16. Are there existing IDS sensors on doors? If so, please specify which doors.

N/A

17. Who is the manufacturer of the existing IDS system?

N/A

18. Can existing cable be reused? If so, what type of cable is currently in place?

Yes

19. Are ceilings suspended or hard-lid?

Suspended

20. Are there existing cable trays for wiring above ceilings?

Yes

Security and Equipment Requirements

21. Can existing wiring be utilized?

Yes

22. Is a UPS required? If so, what is the required time/power duration?

N/A

23. Are "Or Equal” equipment substitutions allowed?

No

24. Is Plenum Wire acceptable?

Yes

25. Is After-Hours Access available for contractors at no additional cost to the government?

No

26. What is the height of any exterior cameras?

Additional Bid-Related Questions

27. Please provide/post other Q&A requests related to this project.

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28. Could you provide a list of equipment and part numbers to be installed?

Yes. See attached

29. Are there pipe chases between floors?

N/A

30. What is the estimated budget range for this project? Has it been appropriated?

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31. Due to the high cost of parts, can billing occur upon their arrival on-site, or are progress payments allowed?

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32. How many feet of new wire need to be run?

See Revised Bid Documents.

33. What type and quantity of cipher locks are required (e.g., X-10)?

N/A

34. Please post the sign-in sheet and any Q&A documents from the site visit.

633 CONS

Specific Project Questions (Notice ID FA480025QA070)

General Procurement Questions

35. Is there an incumbent, or is this a new requirement?

New Requirement

36. What is the height of the highest camera?

Outside is 15 ft

Inside is 17 ½ ft

37. What is the estimated distance between the farthest camera and the camera station location?

See Revised Bid Documents.

38. What is the estimated distance between the closest camera and the camera station location?

See Revised Bid Documents.

39. What is the estimated length of cable required?

See Revised Bid Documents.

40. If required, what is the estimated length of conduit?

N/A

Facility Layout and Installations

41. What type of walls exist in the area where cameras need to be installed?

Cement

42. Are ceilings suspended or hard-lid?

Suspended

43. Is there an existing Ethernet raceway installed in the building (cable channel or J-hooks)?

Use existing

44. Do contractors need to drill between walls to run cable infrastructure?

See Revised Bid Documents.

45. Will an updated building plan be provided that accurately shows the current camera positions and newly added camera locations?

See Revised Bid Documents.

Camera Location-Specific Questions

46. Location 1 (Electrical Data Room) currently has no camera. Is a camera required? If so, what model and style?

No

47. Location 7 appears to require a bullet-style camera but is drawn as a 360-degree style camera. The SOW labels it as "rear side WHSE door," but the area is a recreation room.

Please clarify the correct camera model for this location.

See Revised Bid Documents.

48. Location 12 has an existing bullet-style camera but is requested to be replaced with a 360-degree style camera. Please confirm if **AXIS P3738-PLE** (360-style) should be used.

See Revised Bid Documents.

49. Location 13 does not specify a camera model. Please advise.

See Revised Bid Documents.

50. Location 14 does not specify a camera model. Please advise.

See Revised Bid Documents.

51. Office area RM 116 was shown during the walkthrough—should the camera in this space be replaced? If so, what type?

See Revised Bid Documents.

Network Video Recorder (NVR) and Exterior Camera Questions

52. The existing NVR is located in the Electric Communication Room 103. Please confirm that any wiring alterations in this room will be performed by 526 IS-Assigned Military Personnel, including software installation and configuration.

All configuration and installation are required by winning contractor

53. Two exterior locations were noted during the site visit, requiring surge protection. What size and wire type are required for grounding to the building?

See Revised Bid Documents.

Technical Requirements and Exclusions

54. The current scope does not specify enrolling and licensing in the existing **VMS Software**. If this is included, please confirm the VMS system, IT support for IP addresses and port configurations, and details on patch panel open ports.

See Revised Bid Documents.

55. There is a discrepancy between the plans for camera replacements and new additions.

Please specify the number and models of cameras, mark them on the plan set, and confirm that pricing charts align.

See Revised Bid Documents.

56. Please confirm the following contractor exclusions:

- All conduit, wire trays, and J-hooks supplied by others.

Winning contractor to supply as needed.

- All IT equipment (PoE switches, patch panels, VMS servers) supplied by others.

Existing equipment to be used.

- Existing wiring (except for new camera placements) to be reused by the contractor.

Yes

- The SOC Video Wall was mentioned in the SOW but excluded from the scope during the site visit. Please confirm its exclusion.

Yes, it is excluded.

Regulatory and Compliance Questions

57. Can you provide an **updated list** of cameras needed and their locations?

See Revised Bid Documents.

58. Will the **NIST 800-171 assessment** be required? If so, at what stage of compliance will it be acceptable?

No