QA- IT Equipment XFS 23.pdf

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

IT Equipment XFS 23 Dated 22 May 2023

Question 1: On Desktop Type 2 and Desktop 3 they are requesting small form factors, however, the graphics selected is not supported in that form factor.

Here are the options:

Option 1:

SFF Desktops subbing RTX3050 for the A2000 is within a few dollars more of the RTX3050 video card. SFF Desktop subbing the RTX4080 we could use the professional version A5000 - the uplift from the RTX4080 to an A5000 is 2x cost for the video card.

Option 2:

Tower with the RTX3050 Dimensions (H x W x D) 376mm x 170mm x 315.4mm / 14.8" x 6.7" x 12.4"

A larger tower would be required for the RTX4808 which has an 1100Watt Power Supply

(16.34 7.09 x 14.57 inches)

Answer 1: For the SFF Desktop Type 2. I have amended to replace RTX 3050 with RTX A2000 so that we can maintain the SFF requirement. For Desktop 3, I have removed the SFF requirement. Thus, we can have the tower desktop kind to allow RTX4080 to be installed.

Question 2: Location. The Contractor shall deliver all required IT equipment into the CP Trailer that will be constructed in MHAFB (refer to Statement of Needs for CP Trailer, Figure 1). The Contractor shall ensure that the delivered items are deposited in an area within the CP Trailer that is not susceptible to environmental factors such as extreme temperature, wind, rain, sleet or snow.

Can you please add FIGURE 1 to the SON.

Answer 2: The Statement of need has been updated, dated 21 May 2023.

Question 3: I could not find 8 output PDUs. Can you see if they are ok with 4 output, and doubling the quantity Part #.

https://tripplite.eaton.com/single-phase-hot-swap-pdu-4x-bs1363-outlets-rack-wall-mount~PDUBHV20B

Answer 3: Yes, this will work.

Question 4: - Can you ask if this item would meet their spec requirements:

https://www.grainger.com/product/30C523?gucid=N:N:FPL:Free:GGL:CSM-1946:tew63h3:20501231

Answer 4: Yes, this will work.

https://tripplite.eaton.com/single-phase-hot-swap-pdu-4x-bs1363-outlets-rack-wall-mount%7EPDUBHV20B https://tripplite.eaton.com/single-phase-hot-swap-pdu-4x-bs1363-outlets-rack-wall-mount%7EPDUBHV20B https://www.grainger.com/product/30C523?gucid=N:N:FPL:Free:GGL:CSM-1946:tew63h3:20501231

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

IT Equipment XFS 23 Dated 22 May 2023

Question 5: Will the AFB be able to retain the shipping boxes after our team unpacks everything on 8/19/23. I'm assuming we can place it the CP trailer if there's room but just want to make sure.

Answer 5: No, per the PWS, the contractor is required to retain the boxes. Boxes will not be saved by the Government.

Question 6: Do you know when the award will be mentioned or provided? It didn't mention any "award date" on the documents provided.

Answer 6: Award will be made shortly after solicitation is closed.

Question 7: Will the solicitation be extended?

Answer 7: Yes, the solicitation will be due on 1 June 2023 (See Amendment 1).