Responses_to_Questions_-_Sol_FA558719RA014.docx

Responses to Questions Solicitation: FA558719RA014 9/10/2019 Question 1.

Section 1. Scope Paragraph 1 states:

The current configuration has a total of six controller positions (four located in the primary command post and two in the alternate command post.)

But the quantities listed later in the section list a total of (8) total positions for the primary command post and (0 positions) for the alternate. Supporting equipment (OpenScape Voice Node B, UPS, recorder etc. are listed for the alternate).

Can the government please clarify if the new OpenScape Voice -based command post solution will include a total of (8) controller positions between the primary and alternate locations?

ANSWER: The current configuration includes a total of 6 controller positions and will remain 6 during the upgrade, 4 within the Primary Command Post and 2 at the Alternate Command Post.

Question 2.

Section 1. Scope OpenScape Voice V9 platform is to be located in Building 591 (node A) and Building 809 (node B) at RAF Mildenhall.

For the Alternate to fully function as a backup for the Primary there must be a OpenScape Xpert (Softclient) base license in the Alternate command post.

In the “Possible specifications” list for the Primary there is:

1. Dell Sys Mgr Server w Win – Qty 1

1. Dell E Series Monitor - 17" VIS, VGA – Qty 1

1. HiPath Trading Contact I/F (48) Qty 1 (Brand name)

1. OpenScape Softclient Base License – Qty 1 (Brand name)

Question: can vendors assume the government would like the alternate command post to function autonomously from the primary and therefore will require the following items:

1. Dell Sys Mgr Server w Win – Qty 1

1. Dell E Series Monitor - 17" VIS, VGA – Qty 1

1. HiPath Trading Contact I/F (48) Qty 1 (Brand name)

1. OpenScape Softclient Base License – Qty 1 (Brand name)

ANSWER: Yes. The Alternate Command Post will need to be fully mission capable should the Primary Command Post become unusable or compromised.

Question 3.

Section 1. Scope Can the government please confirm the number of radio interfaces required at each command post? The current SOW lists (4) radio interfaces for the primary and 0 for the alternate. If the radio interface count (4) includes both locations please confirm.

ANSWER: SOW should read for 5 interfaces, 3 at the primary and 2 at the alternate.

Question 4.

The maintenance is for the upgraded OpenScape Voice V9 communications system.

Question; does the government wish bidders to support the current HiPath based solution until cutover of the new system?

ANSWER: Yes. Command Post will require bidders to support current system, for contingency operations, until installation of new system.

Question 5.

Is a post-award engineering site survey desired ANSWER: Yes. Site survey will be required for layout/installation needs.