Q and A Aug 6.pdf

FA568220Q7011 NASSIG 2GWLAN

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1. In SOO document the requested access point is Aruba AP225. According Aruba this AP is End of Sales. Can you suggest an alternative Access Point?

A1. APs have to be approved on the approved product list (APL) and be able to work on the existing controller (see model in the SOO).

Q2. Could you confirm the BRAND of the Access Points and Switches already installed at the Aviano base? Please, explain what types of wireless controllers are located at Aviano AB;

A2. Aviano AB has Aruba APs and the switches are currently Juniper which will soon migrate to Cisco. If this project requires an additional switch, it must be Cisco. Currently there are no Access Points installed on the Air Force network at NAS Sigonella. We have Juniper access node Switches installed throughout the installation a combination of 24/48 port devices.

Q3. SOO Para 3.6: Must the 30-minute backup UPSs be supplied or are they already available?

A3. Project has to be built from the beginning therefore UPSs or any other equipment has to be supplied. The Government will not provide any equipment listed in the SOO unless specifically stated. Read SOO para 3. Requirements Q4. SOO Para 3.4a: it states that the new switch will be uplinked to the main network switch in B510 comm room via a 1Gbps fiber uplink. Is this latter switch equipped with a 1 Gbps uplink port?

A4. Yes, the switches at Sigonella have 1 GB fiber link.

Q5. SOO Para 1.3: please, explain what types of wireless controllers are located at Aviano AB A5. See A2. Above.

Q6. SOO section 1.0, 3.3, and 3.4 require the contractor to coordinate with Aviano 31CS/SCOI to configure the new switch and provide connectivity to the 2GWLAN controllers at Aviano.

Can the Government confirm that a management VLAN exists on the 50M WAN link to accomplish these tasks?

A6. Yes, VLAN exists Q7. SOO section 3.4.a requires the contractor to install a new 48 port PoE+ TAA approved network switch in the Tool Kit room in B510 replacing the existing switch. Does the contractor need to supply a patch panel for this location or is there an existing patch panel with sufficient available ports?

A7a. Para 3.4.E. “Terminate the Cat 6 cables to 2 (two)- six port drop on the wall behind the tool kit cabinet in the Tool Kit room as indicated on slide 6.”

A7b. Para 3.4.H. “Terminate the other end of Cat6 to RJ45 plugs and connect directly to the network switch in the main comm room of B510.”

Q8. SOO section 3.8 states that the AP/AM positions can be relocated by the contractor to provide optimum coverage. Is the contractor required to bid the Quantities of APs/AMs listed in the SOO?

A8. The solution provided in the SOO is a proposed one and that the contractor can change it as long as the required coverage does not get altered. Basically, they should provide a proposal that meet the requirement. That means, if they want to reduce the APs (or add APs for that aspect) to meet the requirement, they can as long as they follow the BITI proposed solution (a Prim AP, a Sec AP and an AM) for each site or area coverage requiring 2GWLAN.

Q9. SOO section 3.11 Building Modifications: Will there be a form 332 required and if so can the Government provide the process for completing form 332?

A9. AF 332 is already approved through Department of Works.

Q10. SOO section 3.11 Building Modifications: Can the Government provide the process required to get installation approval for mounting locations, core drilling?

A10. See question 5 answer. Work is already approved.

Q11. Does the base have an approved 1067 for this project?

A11. Form 1067 is approved.

Q12. SOO section 10 requires the contractor to provide one year warranty. Can the Government confirm that this is correct?

A12. Correct, at least one year warranty on the installation is required, and one or two years on the products (EU Warranty is two years).

Q13. SOO Section 5.2 requires the contractor to update the TSIP. Is there an existing TSIP? If there is an existing TSIP can the Government provide that at this time so the level of effort accomplish the update can be determined?

A13. No existing TSIP. Must reference the CDRL and associated DID.

Q14. The Government in SOO sections 6 and 9 requires the contractor to provide CDRL A001 As-Builts but in SOO section 6, the Government requires an update to the TSIP to reflect final as built status. Does the Gov. require a TSIP update and CDRL A001?

A14. TSIP and CDRL A001 are the same requirement.

Q15. SOO section 12 Security/Base Pass/Contractor Badge: Are there any special travel considerations involving Covid 19 regulations such as Quarantine times for entering the country or accessing the base?

A15. Travelers must follow all current Italian COVID decrees and travel prescriptions from their embassy and be aware restrictions are updating every 2 weeks. Consider visiting the following:

https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country- Information-Pages/Italy.html https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Italy.html https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Italy.html http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=e nglish&id=230

Q16. The SOO mentions installing EMT conduit in sections 3.4.e, 5.2.h, and 9. The drawing at the beginning of Attachment II identifies steel “rigid metal conduits” in Note 4 and “conduit” elsewhere. Is the requirement for EMT conduit or rigid conduit or both? If both can the government clarify locations where EMT is required and where Rigid is required?

A16. All should be metal rigid conduit (EMT) inside of the hangar area. All office areas must be PVC, Rigid, or Flex conduit.

Q17. The drawing Legend for the drawing at the beginning of Attachment II indicates that cable runs are CAT 6A cable. However the SOO in various sections mentions CAT 6 cable. Can the Government clarify which is required?

A17. CAT 6 cable is required.

Q18. The drawing at the beginning of Attachment II states in Note 5 to “use cable mesh to its max”. Can the government confirm that the cable mesh has adequate space for CAT 6A or CAT 6 cable, whichever is required?

A18. Adequate space is available. CAT 6 cable is required.

Q19. CDRL A005 Blk 16 remarks section referencing Blk 5 references Darby 2GWLAN INSTALLATION (12 March). Should that be corrected to reference the NASSIG 2GWLAN Installation?

A19. Typo. Will be corrected.

Q20. CDRL A005 refers to three tests, Pre-Shakedown, Shakedown and Operational.

Shakedown is not discussed in the SOO. Can the Government clarify the requirements of Pre- Shakedown and Shakedown testing?

A20. Shakedown testing is the review of physical installation (example: were the access points installed physically correct?). A pre-shakedown test is completed prior, to give the contractor adequate time to resolve prior to the actual Shakedown survey (test).

Q21. In order to assist with building the schedule can the government please provide the time required for Government review and approval of CDRLS?

A21. Five (5) business days at latest

Q22. Can the Government please provide the notes as well as questions and answers from the site visit on 31 July?

A22. Will be posted on the Government Point of Entry Website.

http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230 http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230

Q23. In the instructions for preparation Pt. I technical capability Subfactor 2 the Gov refers to a PWS but we have a SOO and SOO is used in the rest of the document. Can the Government provide the PWS or is the SOO the only document?

A23. SOO is the only document. Solicitation will be amended.

Q24. SOO section 3.6 states that the new switch shall be supported by a 30 minute back up UPS.

Is the contractor required to supply a UPS for this location?

A24. Contractor must provide all the equipment unless specifically stated otherwise.

Q25. SOO section 3.8 Required Coverage Area: Is there any existing WiFi in the coverage areas detailed in attachment II of the SOO? If so can the Government please identify the locations and manufacturer/model number of existing WiFi?

A25. No Government or Commercial Wifi in those locations.

Q26. The SFP Module, needed on the Juniper Switch already existing, is it required in the supply or is it already present? From the survey it seems there isn’t. Please if necessary, send us the details with the model.

A26. There are NO existing SFPs, SFPs will be required from the contractor/installer. The government is not providing ANY equipment unless specifically identified in the SOO SFP type, CISCO 1000Base-LX Cisco (GLC-LH-SMD) x 2

Q27. The electrical socket to connect UPS requires a dedicated line. Is there a free switch to make a new line? If not, who will make the line? Is it necessary to quote a new line from the switch? Be aware that the additional load may overload the existing network.

A27. Existing open power outlets are available

Q28. Is it allowed to use only the direct purchase channel for Aruba APs?

A28. No, I think

Q29. Is it possible to store our tools and goods inside the B510 during the installation phase?

A29. Yes. The Government will provide the storage space.

Q30. Regarding the POE switch in the Tool Kit room it doesn't seem possible to install it in the existing laptop cabinet. Can you confirm whether we must offer a 19'' rack cabinet to install the POE Switch and Cat6 cable patch panel? Is it ok for a 12 U mount wall rack cabinet?

A30. Rack will need to be installed by contractor. Rack will need to hold Switch and UPS. Patch panel can be installed in rack or on wall. Awaiting answer to see if rack can be wall mounted.

Q31. Regarding the POE switch in the Tool Kit room a dedicated AC power supply line with dedicated breaker is recommended. Will the customer provide such power supply?

A31. The new switch will replace the old one so they can use the existing AC power supply.

Existing open power outlets are available to plug the UPS into, POE switch will be plugged into the UPS.

Q32. Regarding the CISCO 9300-48P-A POE switch it is required to include a Catalyst 9300 4 x mGig Network Module model CISCO 9300-NM-4M: this is a copper interface, not a F.O.

interface. Can you confirm whether CISCO 9300-NM-4M is required or not?

A32. TYPO should state need CISCO 9300-48p-a POE and Cisco 9300-NM-4G

Q33. Regarding the Ethernet Switch in the Server Room to be connected to the Ethernet Switch in Tool kit Room: do we need to provide the 1Gbps fiber SFP module for this switch? If yes can you confirm the manufacturer and model of the switch for which SFP is required?

A33. There are NO existing SFPs, SFPs will be required from the contractor/installer. The government is not providing ANY equipment unless specifically identified in the SOO

SFP type , CISCO 1000Base-LX Cisco (GLC-LH-SMD) x2

Q34. Working hours. Can you confirm working hours 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM?

A34. 7RS working hours are Mon-Fri 0730-1630 excluding Italian and US federal holidays.