22_Microwave_Q&A_After_Site_Visit.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -- Solicitation Number FA4855-19-R-A016

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. QUESTION: We need to have a safety training for our Techs to work on base? Correct? How long is this training?

ANSWER: If you are referring to the RSO training, it will be 4 hours if it is an initial training.

2. QUESTION: Do we need to schedule the RSO training? Does every technician need the RSO training?

ANSWER: The customer should schedule the RSO training while coordinating it with the contractor so a special trip is not required. No, not every technician needs the RSO training.

However, when anyone performs work out on MAFR at least one individual present must be a trained RSO.

SITE VISIT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. QUESTION: Will any of the sites require special access to work on the structure the microwave dish is mounted on? i.e crane or boom truck.

ANSWER: Yes, some locations will require a boom truck to access the microwave dish.

2. QUESTIONS: Is there a current stock of OEM parts for the various systems for preventive maintenance and repair? i.e. IDU, ODU, or dish components.

ANSWER: No.

3. QUESTION: Will any of the systems needing service be in a RED (unencrypted) facility requiring special clearance, or is all access on the Black (encrypted) side?

ANSWER: No, however there are restricted areas that will require an escort.

4. QUESTION: Is there going to be an available map to identify which hops are connected together?

ANSWER: Yes.

5. QUESTION: Being a twelve-month project, is the anticipated schedule strictly monthly preventative maintenance plus outage restoral or will upgrades and new installs be included?

ANSWER: Plus upgrades/installs.

6. QUESTION: Will multiple escorts be provided when simultaneously working both ends of the hop for path alignment?

ANSWER: Yes.

7. QUESTION: Are the original installation documents and current configuration data available for comparison when performing maintenance?

ANSWER: For the original installations no and we only have the current configuration data for the Nokia system.

8. QUESTION: Are the current components of the systems under any type of manufacturer warranty and is there technical support available from the manufacturer?

ANSWER: No, but a process currently exists to get refurbished 600’s.

9. QUESTION: Are the facilities in which the equipment is housed permanently manned?

ANSWER: No.

10. QUESTION: What is the current turn around for parts for outage replacement?

ANSWER: Current turn around ranges from 1-2 weeks.

11. QUESTION: Will delays in delivery justify the additional days needed during the PM and repair visits?

ANSWER: Yes.

12. QUESTION: Will the antenna at the guard shack be repaired before new contract starts?

ANSWER: Yes.

Attachment 3: Map of MShot Topology

Amendment 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWER:

1. Question: Is there going to be a site visit held?

Answer: Yes, there will be a site visit as follows:

A site visit will be held on 12 September 2019 at 8:00 a.m. MDT The meeting location will be the visitor center at Cannon AFB, NM.

Contractors shall e-mail Ms. Patricia Thatcher at patricia.thatcher@us.af.mil no later than 11:00 a.m. MDT on 9 September 2019 providing the following information to attend the site visit:

- Solicitation number in the Subject Line

- Company Name

- Number of people attending (no more than 2 per company)

- Each person’s name and phone number

- Questions for the site visit (if any) If you have access to the installation you are still required to send an e-mail to

Ms. Thatcher of your attendance to the site visit with the above information and no more than 2 in attendance.

Questions can be directed to Ms. Thatcher via e-mail.

mailto:patricia.thatcher@us.af.mil