Contractor Questions and Answers.docx
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- FA485526Q0101
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This is a Contractor Questions and Answers document for Air Force Special Operations Command's Security Camera System with Installation solicitation (FA485526Q0101) at Building 848, Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico. The document clarifies technical specifications and system requirements for offerors proposing camera solutions. Building 848 is a Sensitive Compartmented Information Entity (SCIF) with no available drawings; interior ceilings are approximately 10.5 feet high with tile edge panel construction, while exterior areas feature open structure ceilings with mechanical yards at 15-20 feet. Offerors may propose any manufacturer's equipment, including Hanwha or products equivalent to the Pelco Sarix Professional 4 series, provided systems meet minimum salient characteristics: minimum 4K (8MP) resolution for dome and multi-head cameras with 8MP for fisheye cameras, low-light capability, fixed form factors, Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, ONVIF compliance (Profile S and/or T), IP66 or equivalent outdoor rating, and mounting capability at heights of 10-20 feet. All equipment must be compatible with standalone local recording systems and explicitly prohibit integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, unauthorized wireless capability, default remote access, cloud connectivity, or external "phone home" communication.
The system shall utilize a local, standalone video recording solution supporting eleven total cameras (six dome, two fisheye, three multi-head exterior) with storage capacity for a minimum of 30 days of continuous recording using RAID 1 or RAID 5 configuration for data redundancy, with all data stored locally and no cloud-based storage authorized. The workstation must support video management system software for eleven cameras without performance degradation using modern operating systems (Windows 7 deprecated), with PoE switching appropriately sized for all cameras and a UPS sized to support recording equipment, switching infrastructure, and workstation for a minimum of 30 minutes. Standard commercial configurations are acceptable provided they meet system performance requirements and allow future scalability. Prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon) and union labor requirements do not apply, as the Government classifies this as equipment supply rather than construction or services.
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| STATEMENT-OF-WORK_Sec-Cams_56SOIS.docx | DOCX document | |
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56 SOIS Camera System w/Install Questions
1. Could you please provide the following….
· Any available building drawings, floor plans, or as-built layouts for Building 848 Answer: No drawings are available due to this building being a Sensitive Compartmented Information Entity (SCIF).
· Approximate ceiling heights throughout the areas where cameras and cabling will be installed Answer: Cameras on the inside of the building are approximately 10.5 ft high. Outside cameras are at least 15 to 20 ft high.
· Any known variations in ceiling types (e.g., drop ceiling, open structure, hard ceiling) Answer: Outside is mostly open structure with the mechanical yard having an open ceiling. Inside is tile edge panel ceiling.
2. Are we allowed to propose any brand, or is a specific manufacturer required?
Answer:
Offerors may propose any manufacturer, provided the proposed cameras meet the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in addition to this question-and-answer document. Products comparable to the Pelco Sarix Professional 4 series are referenced for performance baseline only; equivalent products which are brand name or equal are acceptable.
3. Can you please confirm the specifications for the listed cameras?
Answer:
The Government requires dome, fisheye, and multi-head cameras meeting or exceeding the performance characteristics of the Pelco Sarix Professional 4 series or equal products. “Or equal” products will be accepted, provided they meet or exceed the following minimum salient characteristics:
- Minimum 4K (8MP) resolution for dome and multi-head cameras; 8MP minimum for fisheye cameras
- Low-light capability suitable for indoor and outdoor operational environments
- Fixed dome, fisheye, and multi-head form factors as applicable
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability
- ONVIF compliant (Profile S and/or T)
- Indoor/outdoor rated as required by installation location (IP66 or equivalent for exterior cameras)
- Suitable for mounting heights ranging from approximately 10 to 20 feet
- Compatibility with a standalone, local recording system
- No integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or unauthorized wireless capability
- No default remote access, cloud connectivity, or external “phone home” communication unless explicitly approved by the Government
4. Are there any specific requirements for storage, RAID, or remote access?
Answer:
The system shall utilize a local, standalone video recording solution sized to support eleven (11) total cameras (six dome, two fisheye, and three multi-head exterior cameras). Requirements include:
- Storage capacity sufficient to support a minimum of 30 days of continuous recording for all cameras
- RAID configuration (RAID 1 or RAID 5 minimum) for data redundancy
- All data shall be stored locally; cloud-based storage is not authorized
- Remote access, mobile access, or external network connectivity is not authorized unless explicitly approved by the Government
- System shall operate as a closed/local system in accordance with facility security requirements
5. Workstation, PoE & UPS:
No specifications are provided. Please confirm if standard configurations are acceptable.
Answer:
Standard commercial configurations are acceptable provided they meet system performance requirements. Minimum expectations include:
- Workstation capable of supporting video management system (VMS) software for eleven (11) cameras with no performance degradation (modern supported operating system required; deprecated systems such as Windows 7 are not acceptable)
- PoE switching sufficient to support all cameras with appropriate power budget
- UPS sized to support recording equipment, switching infrastructure, and workstation for a minimum of 30 minutes
- All components shall be compatible and integrated to support a fully functional standalone system
- System shall allow for future scalability without requiring major system redesign
6. Could you please confirm whether prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon) or union labor requirements apply to this contract?
Answer: At this time, the Government considers this requirement to be for the supply of equipment (commodity) rather than construction or services. Therefore, prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act and union labor requirements are not applicable.
7. I have been looking into this with my team but I wanted to confirm if your team would be willing to look at a Hanwha solution?
Answer: Offerors may propose any manufacturer’s solution, including Hanwha, provided the proposed system meets the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement and this question-and-answer document. Products comparable to the Pelco Sarix Professional 4 series are references for performance baseline only; equivalent products are acceptable.
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