Attachment 5 - Questions and Answers.pdf
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- 36 CES WIFI
- Solicitation number
- FA524025Q3002
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) attachment for a Wi-Fi infrastructure solicitation (RFQ FA524025Q3002) for the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron (36 CES) at Building 18001. The Q&A provides detailed technical insights about the proposed Wi-Fi network, including key details such as an expected user count of 15-20 users, confirmation of LAN/Ethernet terminations, and a drop ceiling design in two conference rooms. The responses indicate this is a new contract, with the government being non-committal on many technical specifics and directing vendors to propose TAA and NDAA compliant equipment. Critical technical requirements include: no support for IoT devices, no anticipated hardware refresh during the contract period, no acceptance of fixed wireless as an interim solution, and an existing cable tray infrastructure that branches into J-Hooks. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 517112, with responses due on 22 May 2025 at 4:00 PM Chamorro Standard Time, issued by the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces.
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1. Can you provide us with a floor plan of the areas that require Wi-Fi coverage in this project, square footage is good to have
A: Please see attached drawings.
2. Which internet service provider (ISP) are you currently using for the data circuit at the facility, and is the circuit shared with any other network
A: We don’t believe this to be relevant for this acquisition.
3. Do you have LAN/Ethernet terminations for user access in the network, or is it all wireless access
A: LAN/Ethernet terminations.
4. What OEM equipment is implemented for the Wi-Fi and the backbone devices
A: We don’t believe this to be relevant for this acquisition.
5. Do you have network software licenses that require renewal during the contract period, do you have OEM warranty on the equipment
A: We don’t believe this to be relevant for this acquisition.
6. How many access points are installed, what generation, Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6, which manufacturer
A: This is the vendors conclusion what equipment are they willing to provide for the customers, likewise equipment must be TAA and NDAA compliant.
7. What is the total expected number of users for the Wi-Fi network
A: 15-20
8. Other than computers and mobile devices, do you require support for IoT devices, e.g. printers, thermometers, cameras etc.
A: No.
9. What type of authentication do you implement, user or device
A: We don’t believe this to be relevant for this acquisition.
10. What network security platform is implemented, any firewall option what OEM and model, any unique requirement on the firewall
A: We don’t believe this to be relevant for this acquisition.
11. Can you point to any challenges you have experienced with the operation of the network, any deficit or inefficiency that requires extra attention
A: No…this is a new contract we have not yet experienced challenges or operation until the contract is awarded, and the product is setup we can then answer this question.
12. Can you share the existing contract number for reference
A: No…this is a new contract.
13. Do you anticipate hardware refresh or upgrade during the new contract period
A: No
14. Would Fixed Wireless be acceptable as an interim solution until we are able to build wired presence into the building?
A: No
15. Is the Main communications room located within the IT office? If not, please indicate the location on the provided floor plan.
A: No…see attached for location
16. Section 1.2.2 alterations to infrastructure.
a. Ceiling design - Are the two conference rooms open or drop ceiling design?
A: Drop Ceiling
b. Is there an existing cable tray or support system in place from the IT Office or
Main Comm to the two conference rooms A: Yes, starts off as cable trays and branches off into J-Hooks.
c. Are there any restrictions on mounting a Fixed Wireless (RF) antenna on the rooftop of building 18001?
A: In reference to question 16a, there is no need to answer this question.
17. Please provide a floor plan of the areas requiring WiFi coverage. Please include the dimensions of just one of the rooms in the floor plan based by feet.
A: Please see attached drawings
18. If the internal walls a mixed of concrete and drywall, please note which are concrete on the floor plan.
A: Please see attached drawings
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