Questions and Answers.pdf

355 CP CAT/WOC Room A/V Upgrade Technical Clarifications

Question & Answer Document

SECTION I: INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT

QUESTION 1: What are the drilling limitations for the marble-top V-table—are there preservation or structural concerns?

ANSWER: Contractor shall not drill into or modify the marble-top V-shaped table under any circumstances.

QUESTION 2: Where are the 63 Crestron boxes located, and do they interfere with AV routing or NVX steering?

ANSWER: There are no Crestron boxes currently installed. As shown in the “Drawing 1” diagram provided by the government, the computer rack room is located at the bottom right of the CAT room. This room will contain two computer cabinets (SIPR and NIPR). There is space above these cabinets, and within the room, for the Crestron system setup, pending spacing allowances.

QUESTION 3: What is the full routing path for NVX steering? Does it run under the table into the equipment room, and does it require conduit or trenching?

ANSWER: Wiring will run from each individual workstation to the computer rack room, and from there to the server room for connectivity. No pre-run wires exist for NVX; routing will need to be completed as part of the contract installation.

QUESTION 4: Where is the Taclane located?

ANSWER: The Taclane is located in the server room.

QUESTION 5: Will the CAT/WOC room require SVTC capabilities?

ANSWER: Yes.

QUESTION 6: Will VTC camera housing already be installed?

ANSWER: No, the contractor shall complete installation.

QUESTION 7: Will the contractor be responsible for programming GFP switches or coordinating with AFNet?

ANSWER: Government will program KVM switches. Contractor will be required to program any/all switches with in the Creston system.

QUESTION 8: What is the plan for world clock installation in the WOC/CP room?

ANSWER: World clocks are to be included as part of the installation. Please see the revised

PWS.

QUESTION 9: Are there TV feeds from CAT/WOC to CP, and how many ports are required?

ANSWER: No. CAT and Command Post operate on separate television systems. The requirement is for one centralized Crestron system in the CAT, connecting all 15 desks to a centralized panel located in area 216 (refer to page 6 of the Final Drawings PDF). Each workstation must connect to the seven televisions located in the CAT and route back to the centralized panel.

QUESTION 10: Will the contractor need to run dual USB from CAT/WOC to the equipment room for peripherals?

ANSWER: Dual USB will not be necessary for installation.

QUESTION 11: How many of the 12 TVs will be installed in the CAT/WOC? Seven or six?

ANSWER: Refer to page 6 of the Final Drawings PDF. There will be seven televisions installed: two on the left wall, two on the bottom wall, and three on the right wall. All units will be the same Samsung model.

SECTION II: AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

QUESTION 12: For the audio system, if pre-installed speakers are to be used, can you provide the make and model number?

ANSWER: PN: 22050-171 Manufacture: HARRIS

QUESTION 13: Can you provide the make and model of the racks to ensure compatibility with rack rails and sizing?

ANSWER: All rack info can be found at (https://pluginstorage.com/standard-3252/)

QUESTION 14: Is it possible to replace HDMI with CAT cable?

ANSWER: Yes if necessary. Please note that the KVM switches are solely HDMI compatible. (PN: CS1184H4 - ATEN TECHNOLOGIES)

QUESTION 15: Does each workstation have a secure KVM to toggle between back-racked computers? Should the contractor provide these?

ANSWER: Yes, Government has already procured secure KVM switches. (PN: CS1184H4 -

ATEN TECHNOLOGIES)

QUESTION 16: What type of HDMI cable is being used?

ANSWER: The previously submitted Product List includes all HDMI items purchased for this space, with the KVM link noted above as the only change.

QUESTION 17: Are any HDMI cable runs over 50 feet?

ANSWER: Contractor will need to survey area to determine maximum length of HDMI cables.

SECTION III: CONTRACTUAL AND PROPOSAL CLARIFICATIONS

QUESTION 18: Would you like the clauses and provisions completed and included with our Technical Proposal?

ANSWER: Yes

QUESTION 19: Can you confirm if two world clocks are required (one per room)?

ANSWER: Correct. Two world clocks are required.

QUESTION 20: Under PWS Section 1.2 Systems Specs and Install, does the contractor need to provide and install fiber cabling? If new PCs are required, are specifications available?

ANSWER: No new PC are required.

QUESTION 21: Is audio conferencing required? If so, should it be VoIP or POTS?

ANSWER: Yes, audio conferencing is required. The system must support SVTC and secure audio conferencing, integrated with in-ceiling speakers and microphones.

QUESTION 22: Is the government furnishing any cabling for this solution? If yes, will you please provide drawings for those cabling runs?

ANSWER: The government will not be furnishing any cabling for this solution.

QUESTION 23: Do we know what many displays will be overall installed?

ANSWER: 12

QUESTION 24: Do we know how many computer locations will be under the table or in the rack.

ANSWER: 18 computers in each of the racks and 15 total workstations.

QUESTION 25: Will the Crestron NVX be removed or will you be staying with the HDMI cables that have already run? You will benefit from removing the HDMI cables and use the NVX as originally designed from the computers to the displays. Cat6 to each video in point/endpoint?

ANSWER: The original HDMI cabling setup will be utilized. Wireless equipment cannot be utilized in the environment.

QUESTION 26: The other advantage you receive from using the Crestron NVX is the USB KVM switching. It means that you can have a wireless keyboard and mouse that can control the PC if it is located in the closet.

ANSWER: Wireless peripherals will not be allowed in this environment.

QUESTION 27: How many touch panels will be installed? Do you have locations? We suggest having them on the desk for ease of use when needing to re-route content. The panel would also be on the table if using the room in a "Conference" setting.

ANSWER: One in the equipment room and one in the CAT wherever makes the most sense and ease of access.

QUESTION 28: The Video Conference Camera location?

ANSWER: Center of the back wall of the CAT/WOC between the 2 TVs to be mounted.

Please refer “Side View” diagram.

QUESTION 29: Do you have speaker locations?

ANSWER: Please see the “Speaker Locations.pdf”

QUESTION 30: Microphone locations?

ANSWER: Two microphones will need be installed within the ceiling area above the V shaped table/desk.

QUESTION 31: Will this room be Teams or Zoom?

ANSWER: Yes

Notes

Security Clearance: Potential need for Secret Clearance; possibly required if installation starts after December/ SC will be required for all warranty maintenance up to 1year.

Work Schedule: Installation window to be as early December, work cannot begin before December.

Furniture Constraints: V-shaped table with marble top drilling MAY be restricted;

Structure above table cannot.

CAT Touch Panel #1 : Placement mentioned in the equipment room; needs confirmation on mounting method.

CP Touch Panel #2 : Placement mentioned in between 2 Creston Workplace/Desks; needs confirmation on mounting method.

TAA Compliance: All equipment must be TAA Compliant.

SUTC Catching: Possibly refers to signal or device handoff—needs clarification.

Drawings & Dimensions: Architectural drawings and measurements requested. (Received)

AFNet Integration: AF will provide NIPR/SIPR switches; coordination required.

2 World Clocks: 1 planned in CP room above Creston desks/ Another one in CAT/WOC room above TVs?

TV Mounts: Contactor will provide all 12 articulating TV mounts.

Server Mounting: Servers to be placed 28 inches apart from each other.

Audio Needs: CAT/WOC room area will require 2 ceiling microphones/ceiling speakers already installed.

Access Points: Two back doors will not be used for entry—may affect equipment delivery or routing.