Questions and Answers for Solicitation FA521525Q0046 Version 3.pdf

Questions and Answers for Solicitation FA521525Q0046 - 692nd ISRG Hangar 5 Security System Upgrade UPDATED 10th of SEPTEMBER

1. When are you looking to complete the project associated with the subject title solicitation? Or is the schedule dependent on the winning contractor?

Answer: By 30 September 2025.

2. Is this a new video surveillance system or an addition to an existing one? If there is existing, what is the system ID number? If existing, what existing devices are in the VSS? Is there an incumbent vendor/integrator of record for the existing system? If so, will the winning contractor have to coordinate/collaborate with the existing vendor of record?

Answer: Want to replace the current system with new devices, ie., DVR, static and PTZ cameras. System ID unknown. Current VSS includes 3 DVRs., 4 PTZ and 28 static cameras.

Incumbent vendor may need to coordinate with existing vendor of record.

3. Is this requested system to integrate with other existing electronic security systems (ESS), eg: access control, intrusion detection, etc.? If so, can you provide the same information regarding these systems as requested in #2?

Answer: The system will be a standalone closed loop system with no connection to any outside network and not attached to any ACS or IDS.

4. Can you provide drawings (eg: plan and elevation views) of the site? This will help estimate labor on conduit installs, cable pulls, mounting heights (if lift is needed), and the like.

Answer: See attached building layout and drawings. Lift is required for outside cameras only.

4.1. Can the drawings contain the intended locations of the cameras and IDF? This will help estimate mounting devices and associated labor.

Answer: See attached building layout and drawings.

4.2. Can the drawings contain existing infrastructure (eg: conduit pathways, raceways, etc.)

and ESS devices (as applicable)?

Answer: See attached building layout and drawings.

5. Can a site walk be scheduled?

Answer: A site walk can be scheduled, but it will be limited to the first level only. If further clarification is needed, please contact the SAM posting contacts to request a site visit, and the contracting officer will determine if this is necessary. See attached building layout and drawings for information as well.

6. Are there funds available for this requirement?

Answer: Funds available and approved.

7. Is there an incumbent or is this a new requirement?

Answer: This is a new requirement. Previous installation was performed by Security Resources Pacific, Inc.

8. What's the height of the highest and lowest camera?

Answer: 50-60 Feet / 8-9 Feet

9. What is the estimated length of cable required?

Answer: Unsure of total (Estimate 300 ft at the longest).

10. What’s the estimated length of conduit if required?

Answer: Unsure

11. What type of walls is inside the area where the cameras needed to be installed?

Answer: Sheet Rock

12. Are ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?

Answer: Suspended

13. Is there an existing ethernet raceway installed in the building (cable channel, or J hooks)?

Answer: Yes.

14. Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?

Answer: Should be no drilling between walls. Will need to utilize current routes.

15. Is there a specific brand of camera required?

Answer: All cameras must be TAA compliant and not made in China

16. What location will the camera cabling be installed?

Answer: Location on Plan forwarded

17. Where will the NVR, POE switch be installed and mounted? Security Office (Require

DVR)

Answer: The system will not be PoE.

18. The specifications reflect old technology DVR, and coaxial cabling, is it the intention to install IP based cameras and a recording system in closed loop manner?

Answer: Yes. The Government does not know the extent of the existing cabling’s conditions.

Contractors are advised to use best practice to install cameras and equipment in salient characteristics. For a Firm Fixed Price contract, The Government is seeking a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract.

19. What would the power supplies listed be used for?

Answer: Analog Cameras.

20. Do you have rack space for the POE switch and other equipment.

Answer: No PoE switch to be installed

21. Will you be supplying the 120vac required for all plug-in devices at rack / demark location.

Answer: No rack space dedicated to this project. Current modem devices are installed above drop ceiling

22. You mention that the camera’s are to be color matched. To match wall or ceiling installed primarily white to match the ceiling o Metallic, black, all black or tan, grey, white acceptable.

23. You show Qty-3 DVR units and that is old technology not available anymore. Can we supply a recorder that would meet the specifications for storage and capacity on one unit?

Answer: Yes a recorder that meets the requirements of at least 30 back-up for all cameras installed.

24. Is it the intention of the site to provide the video monitors for the camera system.

Answer: Monitors installed o If we are connecting to existing onsite, will they accept HDMI connections.

Yes

If not, should we provide a converter and how many HDMI outputs.

o If we are to provide monitors, what would be the resolution and sizing preference. If monitors are requested. They will not have wifi or Bluetooth capabilities, Resolution at least 4k.

25. Will you require a UPS backup unit for the NVR for the site. This would be to keep the NVR, cameras, and POE Switch online if there was a power outage.

Answer: No UPS required o If so, what would be the required-up time for this unit.

26. Fixed cameras show 3.2 to 10mm and PTZ lens sizing is no longer used for specifying. Is the requirement for range, or FOV?

Answer: Both range and FOV if possible

27. Could you please provide the estimated cable length and conduit required for the project, specifying the type of conduit needed?

Answer: Unsure the facility is roughly 55K sqft. I do not know the length amount. From front to back of facility is around 120 long

28. Does the Government have a preferred brand for the cameras, DVR, and power supply, or should we propose based on industry standards?

Answer: A brand that will last and meet TAA requirements

29. Could you also confirm the required length of the patch cable for the installation?

Answer: Unsure

30. What networking equipment is available to plug the cameras into?

Answer: Modem slit out to fiber to receiver

31. There are two different line items on the list as power supply. What are these power supplies designated for?

Answer: Analog cameras

32. what is the estimate for total cable required? Do cables need to be run in conduits? If so, do the conduits need to be PVC or EMT?

Answer: Use of current conduits or ceiling runs above drop ceiling

33. The requirement lists 3 x DVR recorders. Are these 3 recorders to act as one unit or will they be split between different buildings/locations. Can you please clarify the location(s) of the DVR and where the cables will be running?

Answer: Need whatever number of recorders required for the total number of cameras installed. If the DVR can accept 30 channels of cameras it will work but must be able to store 30 days of recordings

34. Are analytics required or is the project only for basic monitoring only?

Answer: Basic monitoring/recording

35. What is the purpose of the 24 VAC power supply?

Answer: These are for powering Analog Cameras

36. Are any cameras to be deployed away from the building? (e.g., lamp post) Answer: All outside cameras will be attached to current installed post.

37. Will a dedicated viewing station be required?

Answer: Security office already is existent

38. The PWS specifies that the 4 PTZ cameras are for outdoor use. Are all 32 fixed cameras intended for indoor installation?

Answer: Yes

39. Is there a requirement for the removal and disposal of the existing camera system?

Answer: Yes

40. How many days of recording is required?

Answer: 30