Questions__Answers for Misawa Wi-Fi FY26.pdf
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- 513 ERHS Misawa Commercial Wi-Fi FY26
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- FA502525QB015
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This document contains Questions Received for a WiFi upgrade project at 513 ERHS Misawa Air Force Base (AFB) for Fiscal Year 2026. The project involves installing a new WiFi network in a nine-floor concrete building with approximately 1,485 square feet per unit, targeting 2-3 personnel per unit with around 9 total devices. Key requirements include a contractor-owned and operated commercial internet service that will complement existing infrastructure, using FIPS/TAA compliant hardware with a cloud-based WiFi management system. The network will support general usage like streaming and gaming, with an implementation deadline of 15 October 2025.
The current internet service provider is Allied Telesis Capital Corporation, and the project specifies ten routers will be needed to ensure comprehensive coverage. The WiFi system will not require updated cabling, and will be used primarily for light traffic and entertainment purposes during personnel downtime. The scope covers approximately two to three floors, with each unit having three rooms plus common areas. The solicitation emphasizes managed services for connectivity, including acknowledging and resolving connectivity issues and hardware malfunctions within specified timeframes.
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Questions Received for 513 ERHS Misawa WIFI (FY26)
1) Dorm Building is Concrete or wood construction?
a. Concrete exterior with gypsum board interior.
2) How many floors are in scope?
a. The building has nine floors. While final floor assignments for our team have not yet been confirmed, we anticipate being distributed across approximately two to three floors.
3) What’s the square footage of the building and rooms?
a. Each unit within the building is approximately 1,485 square feet. At this time, the total square footage of the building is not available.
4) As per Services Summary Table, line item (PO – 03: Acknowledge and resolve connectivity issues, hardware malfunctions, and/or valid user complaints within specified timeframe) Are you looking for Managed Services for the connectivity?
a. Yes.
5) Will any of the required hardware to facilitate the connectivity be a “Named-Brand” requirement other than the equipment specified in PWS Section 3.3 as prohibited?
a. No.
6) Is this solicitation intended to install Government Owned/Contractor Operated (or contractor owned and operated) Commercial Internet in addition to, or as a replacement for any existing commercial internet?
a. It will be contractor-owned and operated model. Additionally, it is important to note that the proposed system will not replace the existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Rather, it will serve as a complementary enhancement to the current wireless network available throughout the building.
7) Are floorplans for the building available?
a. Floor plans will be made available to the awardee upon request.
8) What is the number of rooms that will need routers?
a. Each unit has 3 rooms, plus a kitchen, living room and dining area. Currently one
RT-AX1800S router per unit provides full coverage throughout the entire space.
Ten routers will be required to cover all areas that need access. A total of ten routers will be necessary to ensure comprehensive coverage across all required access areas.
9) Can floor plans be provided to aid in developing a comprehensive RFI response? If not, can room dimensions be provided?
a. Each unit is approximately 1,485 square feet. Floor plans will be made available to the awardee upon request.
10) Will this system require FIPS/TAA Compliant hardware?
a. Yes.
11) What is the estimated number of wireless clients that will use the network?
a. 2-3 personnel per unit.
12) What is the approximate maximum number of devices that could be on the network at any one time?
a. Around 9 devices in total for 2-3 people using 2-3 devices each.
13) How is the system going to be used? General/light traffic/email? Voice over Wi-Fi calling? Video meeting services such as Teams/Zoom/etc.?
a. The Wi-Fi will be used for general purposes, like streaming and gaming during the team’s downtime.
14) What is the general timeframe for when a new upgraded WiFi and Internet service should be implemented?
a. The service is expected to be fully installed and operational by 15 October 2025.
All planning, procurement, and installation activities will be coordinated to meet this target date, ensuring minimal disruption and seamless integration.
15) Will the Misawa AFB prefer WiFi network to use premise-based controller(s) or cloud-based WiFi management?
a. Cloud-based Controller.
16) Can you please provide the company name, address and contact information for current Internet Access ISP for Misawa AFB?
a. Allied Telesis Capital Corporation
1-415-692-8300 (US Number) 03-6868-2300 (Japanese Number) 03-6868-2211 (off Base Access to call ATCC Numbers) ATCCStore@alliedtelesis.com
3041 Orchard Hard PKWY San Jose, California 95134-2017, United States
17) Are there other ISP companies that Misawa AFB has used in the past?
a. Allied Telesis Capital Corporation
18) Will the Misawa AFB require updated cabling for the Commercial Internet and Wi-Fi network? If so, please describe the type of cabling required, i.e. CAT6a, Plenum, Purple, Shielded or Unshielded?
a. No mailto:ATCCStore@alliedtelesis.com
19) Please provide a name of a contractor(s) that provide cable services to Misawa AFB.
a. Allied Telesis Capital Corporation
1-415-692-8300 (US Number) 03-6868-2300 (Japanese Number) 03-6868-2211 (Off Base Access to call ATCC Numbers) ATCCStore@alliedtelesis.com
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