AMXS AV - RFI Log - FINAL.xlsx

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756 AMXS A/V System Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
FA488724Q0017
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Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command

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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) Log related to a federal contract opportunity for an Audio/Visual (A/V) system and installation services for the 756 AMXS at Luke AFB. The solicitation number is FA488724Q0017. The government is requesting information on the integration, installation, power requirements, and other details for the A/V system. Key details include:

The A/V system must include a Crestron CX100 Microsoft Teams conferencing system, HDMI and USB connections at the conference room table, a 4x4 matrix switch, four display monitors (two 85" and two 65"), and a touch panel control. The government will provide a modular equipment rack. The system must be TAA compliant. An optional site visit is scheduled for June 20, 2024, and questions are due by June 21, 2024. Quotes are due by June 27, 2024. Funds are not presently available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION LOG
CONTRACT #: TBDSOLICITATION #: FA488724Q0017
SUBMITTED BY CONTRACTORTO BE COMPLETED BY GOVERNMENT
RFI #DATEDOCUMENTSHEET / PAGE / PARADISCIPLINEQUESTION / ISSUERESPONSE DATERESPONSEPOCCHANGE TO SOLICITATION REQUIRED (YES OR NO)DOCUMENT REVISEDQUESTION SUBMITTED BY
OFFICE SYMNAME
00117-Jun-24RFQA/VAre we integrating into an existing system? If so, we need a list of existing equipment. or at least the brands were incorporating into...6/26/24No, there is no existing systen.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoNAS Solutions Group
00217-Jun-24RFQA/VDo they have drawings or pictures of the room?6/25/24Pictures have been added as an attachment to the solicitation post on SAM.gov.PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoNAS Solutions Group
00317-Jun-24RFQA/VWhat does this mean? “Ceiling mounted microphone. 8 receiving lobes located in the center of the room.” did they mean scope out 8 ceiling mics, and we'll add the ancillary hardware required to operate them?6/26/24From my understaning, receiving lobes are audio pickups for TEAMS meetings and such.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoNAS Solutions Group
00417-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VHow long must the quote by good for a equipment cost could vary over time?6/25/24Due to this requirement currently being unfunded, we are requesting that quotes be good for 60 to 90 days. This will give us time to secure funding for the project without having to solicit for updated quotes.PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoPatriot Allied Solutions
00517-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VWhat is the installation period for the project. Expected Start and end date?6/25/24This is currently an unfunded requirement. Funding can become available at anytime between now and Sep 30,2024, so we cannot give an exact start and end date. The estimated time to complete delivery/installation of the A/V system will be based on contractor quotes.PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoPatriot Allied Solutions
00617-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VAre there any union labor requirements?6/25/24There are no union labor requirements. Contractors must only be compliant with provisions/clauses in the contract and the current SCA Wage Determination.PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoPatriot Allied Solutions
00717-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VIs there a set of drawings for the facility and have locations been identified for where the equipment will be installed? Can we get these drawings? We would need to know distances to determine wire requirements.6/26/24Pictures have been added as an attachment to the solicitation post on SAM.gov.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
00817-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VIs this project replacing an existing system? If so, what is being replaced?6/26/24No, there is no existing systen.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
00917-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VDo wiring paths already exist for required equipment?6/26/24No. Wiring will need to be ran along the wall/floor using cable management solutions, and/or utilizing the drop ceiling.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
01017-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VWill there need to be wall penetrations that do not already exist? If so, we would need those identified along with wall and ceiling construction materials.6/26/24Minor wall penetration MAY BE ALLOWED, dependening on requirements. 3 of the 4 walls are metal studded with drywall. South wall is an exterior brick wall, but with the recent reconstruction of the facility, this wall may also have been furred out with metal studs and drywall as well.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
01117-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VHow is low voltage wiring to be run? Through a planum, through cable trays, or in conduit?6/26/24The above drop ceiling Plenum is avaialable to utilize. Any wiring that needs to cross the floor or along the walls will need to be in an anti trip cable run/conduitCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
01217-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1 - Item 1 and Item 2A/VAre wireless solutions acceptable? There are wireless solutions that would not require HDMI and USB connections at the conference room table. Would thesse be acceptable?6/26/24No wireless allowed.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
01317-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VIf we run into a situation where it is determined there is additional power requirements for the equipment, who would run the additional power?6/26/24The customer would have to work that requirement seperately.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
01417-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VIs there a secure area available for tool and equipment storage?6/26/24Yes. Once installation work begins we will restrict the access to this room.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
01617-Jun-24RFQPage 16/252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.A/VIt looks as though there is a requirement - 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. (Tailored).
As prescribed in 211.274-5(1)(i) and (ii). Data is currently incomplete as to what is to have the unique item identifier. When will the list of what needs an identifier be provided?6/25/24Contractors do not need to fill in any information in this clause.PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoPatriot Allied Solutions
01718-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VThere is an indication that you are looking for a Crestron CX100. Crestron makes a MS Teams and Zoom conferencing version. Which solution is preferred?6/26/24Teams modelCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPatriot Allied Solutions
01817-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VPlease provide dimensions of the conference room, including ceiling height.6/26/24Pictures have been added as an attachment to the solicitation post on SAM.gov.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
01917-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VPlease provide pictures of the room walls and furniture6/25/24Refer to Question 002PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoConliff Solutions
02017-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VItem 2 refers to a USB connection, implying that it is to be used as a source of audio and video for the room (ie, like a docking station). Please confirm that this is your intent.6/26/24If I undrstand your question, yes, the USB would be the source of audio and video.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
02117-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VSome items are referred to as Manufacturer/model. Are these items brand-name-only?6/25/24This is a brand name or equal requirement with quotes being evaluated by lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), so no preference will be given to certain brandsPKASSgt Zachary FarelNoConliff Solutions
02217-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VThe Crestron CX100 comes in two models: Zoom and Teams. Which do you require?6/26/24Teams modelCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
02317-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VPlease describe (number of rack units, depth of unit, location in room) the customer provided rack. Does it include a front door? Sides? Rear door? Any other items like shelves of power distribution?6/26/24Rack appears to a modular/reconfigurable system to accommodate at least 8-10 items installed. It measures 51.5" tall, 22" wide and 20" Deep. It is a Middle Ataltantics Porudcts rack.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
02417-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VDo you expect the touchpanel to turn the displays on and off?6/26/24This is not mandatory but it would be a nice feature to have if possible.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
02517-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VYou've requested a four input switcher but described only three inputs (Crestron CX100, HDMI from table, USB from table). Is there a fourth input?6/26/24The 4th input would be for possible future expansion/addition.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
02617-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VIs it your intent to bring a single display or two displays from the conference table laptop to the displays? Teams and zoom support two displays within the application.6/26/24We would like the ability to have 2 displays from the conference room laptop.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
02717-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VCan floorplans of the room be provided?6/26/24Pictures have been added as an attachment to the solicitation post on SAM.gov.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
02817-Jun-24Salient CharacteristicsPage 1A/VCan reflected ceiling plans of the room be provided?6/26/24Pictures have been added as an attachment to the solicitation post on SAM.gov.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoConliff Solutions
02917-Jun-24RFQA/VIs the conferencing system they use Teams or Zoom?6/26/24TEAMSCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
03017-Jun-24RFQA/VHow many rack spaces (RU’s) is the OFE equipment rack and is other equipment housed in the rack? If so, what is the number of RU’s being used?6/26/24Rack appears to a modular/reconfigurable system to accommodate at least 8-10 items installed. It measures 51.5" tall, 22" wide and 20" Deep. It is a Middle Ataltantics Porudcts rack.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
03117-Jun-24RFQA/VWhere is the rack located?6/26/24South East corner of the room, but it is able to be relocated (not mounted)CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
03217-Jun-24RFQA/VAny preference on display brand?6/25/24Refer to Question 021PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoPoint Breeze Communications
03317-Jun-24RFQA/VNOTE: The room can’t be a Microsoft Teams Room (MTR) at this time for DoD work, Microsoft Teams is not approved for DoD.6/25/24DoD is approved to use Microsoft TeamsPKASSgt Zachary FarelNoPoint Breeze Communications
03417-Jun-24RFQA/VNOTE: The Crestron CX100 system specified can’t even run in BYOD mode without MTR credentials.6/25/24DoD is approved to use Microsoft TeamsPKASSgt Zachary FarelNoPoint Breeze Communications
03517-Jun-24RFQA/VIs there a scope of work that describes the system functional expectations? Example - what content should be viewed on each of the four displays - Far end participants displayed on the right front display and mirrored to the right-side display.6/26/24No Scope of Work. System must be able to run all video conference applications initiated by the source (laptop) and still utilize the room's camera, speakers, and microphones. Monitors must be able to mirror each other AND have independent displays as well. Intent for is for any user in the squadron to be able to bring their laptop and successfully run a Microsoft Teams or Audio Conference Call meeting.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
03617-Jun-24RFQA/VWhat is the purpose of the 4x4 matrix switch and the 1x4 DA?6/26/24Recommendation from original quoter.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
03717-Jun-24RFQA/VWhat are all the possible sources (laptop, rack PC, document camera, or any other audio/video device that needs to connect to the system)?7/8/24Only laptopsCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
03817-Jun-24RFQA/VIs the system running on SIPR, NIPR or other network (classification)?6/26/24NIPRCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
03917-Jun-24RFQA/VThey often have a spec for camera FOV that I don’t see here. It’s almost always been a Vaddio spec. Vaddio and Aver have TAA compliant options.6/26/24TAA Compliant is the only requirementCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
04024-Jun-24Onsite VisitA/VDo the products still need to be TAA compliant if the project is not going through a GSA contract?6/26/24Yes, TAA compliance is neededCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
04124-Jun-24Onsite VisitA/VRoom is converting into a conference room with a “V” shaped table. Please provide table dimensions or drawing and number of chairs expected to around the table.6/25/24Arc V-Shape Presentation Table: Length (180") / Width (144") / Height (29") / Seats (11 to 13)PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoPoint Breeze Communications
04224-Jun-24Onsite VisitA/VHow should the HDMI and USB cables be routed to the top of the table? Hole in tabletop with gromet or cable cubby?6/26/24Table will have built in power and USB connectivity.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
04324-Jun-24Onsite VisitA/VWill we be using existing wall mount power outlets for all displays? No new power outlets will be provided? Please confirm power cables can be run externally through wall mounted cable race way.6/26/24Existing power outlets must be used. Further expansion of the power supply is currently not in the scope of this project and would require a deeper level of facilities approval. Wall mounted raceways area acceptable.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
04424-Jun-24Onsite VisitA/VIs the system expected to run in dual screen mode?6/26/24YESCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
04524-Jun-24Onsite VisitA/VWill the side displays mirror what is on the front displays?6/26/24YesCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
04624-Jun-24Onsite VisitA/VWhat is the purpose of the 4X4 matrix and 1X4 DA? A 1X2 HDMI DA for each side display should only be required.6/26/24Recommendation from original quoter.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
04724-Jun-24Onsite VisitA/VShould a Teams license be included?6/26/24NoCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoPoint Breeze Communications
04824-Jun-24RFQA/VCan the government offer pictures of the room?6/25/24Refer to Question 002PKASSgt Zachary FarelNoGDL Solutions
04924-Jun-24RFQA/VCan the government offer dimenional drawings of the room or space?6/26/24Refer to Question 002CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoGDL Solutions
05024-Jun-24RFQA/VHow many monitors total the does the government require?6/26/244 total. 2 85" up front and a 65" on the 2 sides of the room.CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoGDL Solutions
05124-Jun-24RFQA/VDo we need to follow TAA Compliant guidelines for equipment ?6/26/24yesCCRTSgt Kevin BealNoGDL Solutions
05324-Jun-24RFQA/VHow many touch panels are requested?6/26/241CCRTSgt Kevin BealNoGDL Solutions

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