Attachment 5 - Airfield CCTV Camera Upgrade Questions and Answers.pdf

732 AMS Airfield CCTV Camera Upgrade

Site Visit – 7 April 2026 @ 10:00 AM

1. Who’s responsible for setting up power for the cameras (Government or vendor)?

a. Answer: There is currently power to all cameras. POE (Power over Ethernet) is required, and the power will be provided through that.

2. Does the Government care what style of mounting is used to attach the cameras to the inside or outside of the buildings?

a. Answer: Preferable to use same mounting system; however, if modified, no new penetrations without prior coordination with facility manager.

3. Is removal of the analog system needed?

a. Answer: Yes. Removal of all old devices will be completed by the vendor and disposed of by the Government. Vendor will place all removed equipment and materials in room 207 of building 15380.

4. Is there a work order in for penetrations that may be needed for attachments?

a. Answer: Work order is for replacement only, no new penetrations without prior coordination with facility manager.

5. Do we have dimensional drawings?

a. Answer: Yes. Added to the solicitation as Attachment 6 – Airfield CCTV Upgrade Building As-Builts.

6. Is the Government tied to the cabling pathways or can they be moved?

a. Answer: The Government is not tied to the cabling pathways; however, no new penetrations without prior coordination with facility manager.

7. Does the Government want vendors to replace the power supply, or will vendors re-connect to the existing boxes?

a. Answer: Power for the camera’s will be POE. Power for the server will be routed through the building power.

8. If a vendor goes from the current separate analog power structure to an ethernet power structure, will the vendor need to close off the extraneous power line?

a. Answer: Yes. Each camara has a white box/current controller next to them for power.

Only requirement is to cap off, make it safe, and remove the power to the camera at the white box.

9. Will vendors need to remove and dispose of the current equipment?

a. Answer: Yes. Removal of all old devices will be completed by the vendor and disposed of by the Government. Vendor will place all removed equipment and materials in room 207, building 15380.

10. Fiber Connections/ Photos (Attach the 2 photos)

a. Answer: See Photos added to the solicitation as Attachment 6 – Airfield CCTV Upgrade Building As-Builts.

11. Is the power situation for building 15510 (JMC) the same as building 15380 (main warehouse)?

a. Answer: Yes, they are the same.

12. What does access to work locations look like (security, civil engineering escorts)?

a. Answer: Vendor will have to be escorted during installations.

13. Is the camera at building 10364 (terminal) connected by fiber?

a. Answer: Yes, see Attachment 6 – Airfield CCTV Upgrade Building As-Builts.

14. Is the camera at building 10364 (terminal) connected with a single or multiple strand cable?

a. Answer: Single mode fiber.

15. How will they show building 10364 (terminal) is connected (troubleshooting could delay work and add unexpected cost)?

a. Answer: Terminal should be connected via fiber to the main building. If it is not, a ticket will be placed with the base if any of the fiber is not working.

16. Who currently manages the fiber optics cables for the area? (terminal)?

a. Answer: The Government (673rd CS Cable Management Shop).

17. During the installation of the new system, does the old system need to stay up and running? If so, can an outage be tolerated and for what period?

a. Answer: No, the old system can be down while the new system is being installed

18. Please confirm and clarify “arctic wiring” terminology. Do you mean outdoor rated plenum?

a. Answer: Cabling needs to be rated for arctic conditions. See Attachment 1: Salient

Characteristics Section I.

19. Do the outdoor cameras need to be heated or rated to a specific temperature?

a. Answer: Outdoor cameras need to work in arctic conditions. See Attachment 1:

Salient Characteristics Section C.

20. Current Camera System: Will the removal of the current Bosch Analog system and their components (Cameras, Mounts, Power Supplies, Cabling [not including the fiber runs between buildings] DVR, Etc.) be included in this project?

a. Answer: Yes. Components shall be removed if they are no longer operational. Use the existing mounts, when possible, replace the broken ones. Vendor will place all removed equipment and materials in room 207, building 15380

21. Fiber: Where in building 15380 does the JMC, MMPR, and PAX fiber terminate?

a. Answer The fiber terminates in room 143. The Comm room is located downstairs in building 15380, room 143 underneath the AMCC as diagramed in Solicitation Attachment 2.

22. Can the existing server racks near the fiber drops be used for this system? (JMC) Will we need to house components in secured keyed enclosures at the fiber drop points? (LMC, MMPR, PAX). If yes to both questions, will the exposed server rack in the secured room be sufficient?

a. Answer: The existing server racks can be used in building 15380 where all the components will be housed. If there is available space in the other buildings racks, 673d CS must approve the use of the space. If space is made to remove old system parts, this space may be re-used. Secured keyed enclosures are not required.

23. Will we be designated outdoor and indoor space to store equipment while completing the work? (indoor storage for electronics and outdoor for boom / man lifts)

a. Answer: Yes. The Government will provide space for the vendors to store their equipment. This will include booms and manlifts.

24. In the control Room what signal is going to the monitors (Coax, HDMI, etc.) and are we required to make the connection to those video feeds (monitors)?

a. Answer: Yes. The vendor is required to make the connection to those video feeds. If the cabling to those video feeds is broken, then yes you will be required to make them. The current cable is made by Coax.

25. For Cameras that are already installed can existing network runs be utilized if they are Cat5e and if they can be reused can we get a count or location on which ones have analog video and which ones have network transmitted video (if any)?

a. Answer: Yes, if any of the cameras already have Cat5e it can be used; however, we are currently unaware of any of the cameras that are using Cat5e.

26. Is conduit necessary for new installs?

a. Answer: We would like existing conduit to be used if possible. If existing conduit is damaged, it would need to be replaced by the vendor.

27. Does the power going to the cameras currently need to be removed or will the Government remove it?

a. Answer: See Questions 8.

28. Can the existing external camera mounts be re-used?

a. Answer: Yes.

29. The three locations are connected via a fiber connection. Is it the job of the Government or contractor to make sure that communication is made between each location?

a. Answer: It is the job of the vendor to make sure that communication is made between each location; however, if there is an issue with the fiber lines, only the Government will make repairs to the fiber only.

30. Would the contractor be responsible for getting an outdoor lift to replace the cameras or would the Government be providing?

a. Answer: Vendor must provide all the tools and equipment necessary to install the equipment.

31. Building Access/Hours: Will the contractor need to be always escorted during the installation? Will there be a limit to building access or will the contractor be able to do installation at any point in time (will there be any time restrictions or staffing scheduling we would have to work around)?

a. Answer: Vendors will need to be escorted. Normal hours are M-F 7:00AM-5:00PM;

however, for the installation the Government can adjust the times to accommodate the project to ensure vendors have escorts available.

32. Because of what issues may arise with the presentation of questions would the RFQ be able to be delayed any amount of time to account for adjustments?

a. Answer: Yes, RFQ was extended until 22 April 2026.

33. Under Salient Characteristics Section 3.A., What is the longest distance on these cameras needed for Recognition/identification? Trying to verify lensing requirement for nearest-furthest distance on Zoom.

a. Answer: 200 feet.

34. Under Salient Characteristics Section 3.B., What is the longest distance on these cameras furthest distance on Zoom. Would a 4 Camera 360 with a built in PTZ camera mounted underneath be acceptable for this application?

a. Answer: No.

35. Under Salient Characteristics Section 3.C., What is the longest distance on these cameras furthest distance on Zoom.

a. Answer: 4000 feet (.75 miles).

36. Will camera outages be acceptable during the transition between removal of the existing system and installation of the new system? If so, are there any restrictions on allowable outage durations or specific working hours?

a. Answer: Yes, it is acceptable.

37. Network Configuration: If a PoE switch is installed in each building (Buildings 15380, 15431, 15510, and 10364) and connected to the existing fiber network, with Category cables from the cameras connected directly to these PoE switches, will all camera data transmit successfully back to the command center? Is this configuration acceptable under the salient characteristics and building schematics?

a. Answer: All existing cabling will be used unless it is not operational. If it is not operational Vendor will replace it. If fiber is not operational, a ticket will be placed with the base for repair.

38. Alternatively, is additional equipment—such as media converters, specific uplink modules, VLAN configurations, or other network devices—required to ensure full communication and compatibility with the command center infrastructure?

a. Answer: All existing cabling will be used unless it is not operational. If it is not operational vendor will replace it. If any extra equipment is required for compatibility that will need to be provided by the vendor.

39. Staging of Equipment: Where on the site (JBER) would it be permissible to stage three lifts during the removal and installation period? Please provide any restrictions, designated areas, or coordination requirements with base operations.

a. Answer: See answer to Questions 23.

40. Fiber Network Details: The solicitation references building schematics, but the exact routing and termination points of the existing fiber runs are not fully detailed in the publicly available documents. Could you please provide clarification on the fiber infrastructure between the buildings and the command center to allow accurate design of the network integration?

a. Answer: The fiber runs are controlled by the Government and if needing repair will be completed by the Government. Each building is connected via single mode fiber.

41. Who is responsible for removal and disconnection of High Voltage power that is operating the existing PTZ Cameras? (This would require a licensed electrician)

a. Answer: See answer to Question 8.

42. Do the new cable runs need to follow the existing pathing?

a. Answer: No; however, there cannot be any new penetration without prior coordination with facility manager.

43. All cameras will need new ethernet cabling due to the existing system being all analog, does this requirement include the need for the addition of fiber?

a. Answer: New ethernet cabling will need to be run to replace any non-operational cables or if new cameras are not compatible with current cabling. There should be no need for additional fiber. If any fiber is required to be replaced or repaired, it will be done by the Government.

44. Does all the network management equipment need to be in the server room? Ie. All cameras homerun vs network rack in the warehouse rafters for network branching.

a. Answer: All the network management equipment should be in the comm rooms for each of the buildings and point back to the main server in the AMCC operations room (Building 15380, Room 202).

45. What is the standard operating procedure for getting lifts, tools, vehicles, on base and storage/staging options?

a. Answer: Once a contract is awarded, the Government will coordinate with awardee on the process of getting passes and location(s) to store the equipment during installation.

46. What midpoint DoW equipment does the CCTV system interface with?

a. Answer: The CCTV system will be on its own standalone network and not integrated into any Government systems or networks; however, the system must be approved by security forces before the award can be made, to ensure the equipment is authorized in the facility.

47. Will the Government provide Pics/technical specs for building 15380 fiber entrance?

a. Answer: See Attachment 6 – Airfield CCTV Upgrade Building As-Builts.

48. For Item A – Indoor Surveillance Cameras, (the specification lists the following minimum characteristics:• Minimum 5.0 megapixel resolution; • Minimum 32× optical zoom capability; • Integrated infrared (IR) illumination with a minimum range of 300 meters; • Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatibility). The combination of ≥5MP resolution, ≥32× optical zoom, and 300-meter IR illumination appears to correspond primarily to long-range PTZ platforms typically used for exterior perimeter or airfield surveillance, rather than indoor camera deployments. Most interior dome cameras have a 2x-4x optical zoom with a 40m (130ft) ir range. Again these are the 4 fixed interior dome cameras. Was it the Government’s intent to use these long-range exterior surveillance cameras?

a. Answer: Yes, that was the Government’s intent.

49. What does the Government mean by »Must.support.minimum.❶6↘ .additional.camera.

capacity‹ ¡ . Network Video Recorders (NVR) typically come in 8, 16, 32, 64,128 sizes. If we were to spec for a 50% addition that brings us to 33 cameras which means we would need a 64 channel NVR vs a 32 channel NVR.

a. Answer: The Government updated the Salient Characteristics. 32 Channel NVR is sufficient.

50. The bid documents do not detail how the building network is connected to each other. Is the vendor using existing fiber optic cabling?

a. Answer: Yes.

51. Is the vendor installing fiber optic connectivity in existing conduits?

a. Answer: Vendor is not required to run or install fiber optic. The fiber that is run is controlled by the Government and will be used to connect the buildings. The Vendor is responsible for the connection to the fiber at the building for the CCTV system.

52. Is vendor expected to trench and install conduit pathway with fiber optic cabling?

53. Can we use wifi connectivity?

54. Will the camera system be connected to NIPR network?

55. We are showing that the Airfield purchased our (Hirsch Secure) Access Control software(Velocity) back in 2016. Can you please confirm if this is still in place?

a. Answer: This is a different system and not the system we are replacing.

56. A little more clarification is needed for Items B. and C. the Indoor/outdoor PTZ cameras. Based on current manufacturer product specifications, PTZ cameras with 8 MP resolution typically provide optical zoom in the 30x–31x range, while long-range PTZ cameras offering zoom levels above 36× are generally available with lower resolution sensors. Could you confirm whether cameras in the 30x–31x zoom class would meet the intent of the requirement?

a. Answer: Confirming minimum 30x zoom is acceptable. Salient Characteristics have been updated.