FA524025Q3004 Amendment 0001 - RFI Questions and Answers.pdf

FA524025Q3004-0001: 36 CES/CEIHD Unaccompanied Housing Dorm Offices WIFI Questions and Answers

LINE QUESTION / INQUIRY GOVERNMENT RESPONSE REFERENCE

1 Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

This is a completely new contract requirement.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

2 You shared a total of 4 floor plans, are those the only floors where service is required

Yes PWS Appendix A – Floor Plans

3 Do you have any dimensions or CAD drawing

Dimensions for Dorm Manager’s offices are provided.

PWS Appendix A – Floor Plans

4 What is the existing number of access points (APs) per floor, if already installed?

Each floor of every building has one access point available.

PWS 1.2

5 What is the existing Network infrastructure at the 4 buildings/locations, Ethernet ports are available in each Dorm manager’s office.

6 What generation is the existing or desired Wi-Fi, e.g. Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6, also what model and manufacturer

(OEM)?

Existing Wi-Fi: none;

Desired Wi-Fi: see para 1.2 of PWS

PWS 1.2

7 Are you looking for any existing infrastructure equipment refresh or upgrade under the new contract?

No PWS 1.2

8 Do you require any LAN/Ethernet terminations for user access for the network at these locations under the new contract, how many?

No PWS 1.2

9 Do you have network hardware or software licenses or support contracts that require renewal during the new contract period, No PWS 1.2

10 do you have (OEM) warranty on the existing infrastructure equipment?

No PWS 1.2

11 What is the total number expected concurrent users for the Wi-Fi network at each location/building

Reference para 1.2 of PWS PWS 1.2

12 any existing ISP, No

13 can the provider be optional to the contractor or, the Government allocated provider?

The WIFI service provider may be proposed by the contractor subject to approval to ensure compliance with performance and security requirements.

14 Other than computers and mobile devices, do you require support for IoT devices, e.g.

printers, thermometers, cameras etc. for the buildings?

No

15 What type of wireless authentication do you intend to implement or is in place, is it based on user or device?

Reference para 1.2 of the PWS. PWS 1.2

16 What network security platform is implemented, any firewall option, None.

17 what OEM and model, any unique requirement for the firewall, Reference para 1.2 of the PWS. PWS 1.2.

18 what headend equipment is desired or is in place?

Reference para 1.2 of the PWS. PWS 1.2

19 Can you point to any challenges you have experienced with the operation of the existing network infrastructure, any deficit or inefficiency that requires extra attention?

No additional information is available at this time.

20 Can you share any existing contract number for reference?

See question 1

21 Do you implement monitoring software for the network.

Reference para 1.2 of the PWS. PWS 1.2

22 what options do you expect to view on the interface, for example AP online/offline, active clients, per-client bandwidth etc.?

Reference para 1.2 of the PWS. PWS 1.2

23 Renovation, would you give a specific number of months for renovation at each location/building prior to the start date, would it require Wi- Fi equipment removal and reinstallation, if so is the Wi-Fi contractor responsible for that or your building renovation contractor?

Renovation timelines are not known currently. Contractor provided equipment in each dorm manager’s office is the responsibility of the contractor.

PWS 2.1

24 Will last mile fiber be provided for this requirement if the vendor does not currently have facilities for the four buildings?

No

25 What is the timeframe for installation of services following the contract award date?

The contractor is expected to begin installation within a reasonable period following contract award.

26 Can you provide the renovation schedule for each of the four buildings?

27 What is the expected duration for the completion of all renovation work for each building?

28 If Palau or Rota Hall is under renovations for 2 years, will the vendor still be allowed to install the service?

Due to renovations, the dormitories will require temporary disconnection and reconnection of WiFi on a building-by-building basis.

PWS 2.1

29 If the vendor’s equipment is in the building during the renovations, can you confirm that the equipment will not be moved or damaged?

Contractor provided equipment in each dorm manager’s office is the responsibility of the contractor.

30 On Page 1 of the Combined Synopsis-Solicitation, the opportunity is listed as a “100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.”

Please confirm if this designation still stands true.

Yes Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

31 Could you please confirm whether the wireless router(s) specified in the requirement must be TAA compliant?

Trade Acts Agreement (TAA) does not apply to this acquisition.

32 Since this project is funded by the U.S. Military and the equipment will be installed inside a military base, and given that TAA compliance is often mandatory for such procurements, we would like to confirm whether TAA compliance is required.

Trade Acts Agreement (TAA) does not apply to this acquisition.

33 Are we allowed to drill into each respective Dorm Manager room per building?

No

34 Are we allowed to run the lines into the room externally? RG-6 coaxial line Approx. 5/8” diameter, black in color

The use of existing government infrastructure/conduit is preferred;

however, the Government will consider contractor-proposed solutions that include running coaxial cabling externally, subject to compliance with all applicable safety and structural requirements. All quotations must be clearly detailed and are subject to Government review and written approval prior to installation.