Public Address System QandA 23 Oct 24.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER (AFMC)

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OHIO

23 October 2024

Public Address System Question & Answer

AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: Operational Contracting Branch, Installation Contracting Division, Directorate of Contracting, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Material Command, Department of the Air Force.

AFLCMC/PZIBB

1940 Allbrook Dr.

Bldg. 1, Room 109 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5344

Question: What is the range of magnitude for this project?

Answer: Range of magnitude for projects is only used for construction contracts, not applicable to this requirement.

Question: Is a bid bond required as part of the proposal submission?

Answer: A bid bond is not required for proposal submission.

Question: Could you provide the manufacturer, make and model of the existing Security Camera System because the statement of work specifies interface to it?

Answer: TBD

Question: Is a list of attendees for the site visit and interested vendors list to be made available?

Answer: Yes, a list will be provided Thursday morning prior to the site visit as well as posted to SAM.gov.

Question: What is the existing power source available at each outdoor speaker location that can be utilized, 120v AC or 24 AC DC?

Answer: Outdoor speakers attached on the actual exterior of the hangars should be powered by POE. Outdoor speakers located in the parking lot on the light poles (preferable the light poles that have existing cameras) should utilize 120v AC power that is in place.

Question: Note 1 on drawing 22-1807-01 states to install (4) 24-strand SM fiber. There are only (3) shown on the drawing. Could the pathway be shown for the fiber from 20489 Hanger 1 CER-07 to 20487 Hanger 2 CER-001?

Answer: The fiber runs from the basement of 20489 to 20487 through conduit to the CER-001 location

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION-SEE FAR 3.104 & 2.101

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Question: During the walk-through the security team mentioned wanting to use strobes tied into the Fire Alarm System but the SOW mentions tying them into the Security System. Which system do they strobes need tied into?

Answer: The security system is scheduled to tie into the fire alarm system but plan for direct tie to fire alarm system coordination.

Question: Do we need to include demo of existing devices that are not going to be reused?

Answer: No

Question: How many existing devices or speakers are to be reused?

Answer: All High Bay Speakers located in the galleries will be reused.

Question: Could a quantity be given or a rough number?

Answer: Not an accurate number but roughly 40 speakers per Hanger.

Question: Question 6 on the site visit Q&A document states that there is existing fiber that can be utilized. How much existing fiber is available to be reused (footage)?

Answer: There is no spooled fiber cable for contractors to use. They can use the existing unused strands that connect each hangar but there is no bulk cable for them to use to run from the landed fiber in the hangars.

Question: Where is this existing fiber currently located?

Answer: See attached NMUSAF Fiber Optic Cabling layout PDF on page 22 of the SOW

Question: Which fiber backbones in the current SOW could use the existing fiber?

Answer: Unclear what this is referencing

Question: Could you please expound on the statement that existing fiber can be utilized?

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER (AFMC)

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OHIO

Answer: See attached NMUSAF Fiber Optic Cabling layout PDF on page 22 of the SOW there are 24 strands of single mode cable ran between each hangar. Any unused strands are available to use.

Question: Could more information be given on the nano beams for the exterior speakers?

Answer: Ubiquiti NBE-5AC-Gen2 currently installed

Question: Can you please verify the actual quantity of existing devices or speakers that are to be reused?

Or at least provide a rough number?

Answer: Not an accurate number but roughly 40 high bay hanging speakers per Hanger. So 4 Hangars times 40 speakers – roughly 160 speakers total estimated.

Question: We understand that NMUSAF would like to tie the PA system into the VMS/gunshot threat systems, both of which have plans to change or are already in the process of. What are the brands/models of these systems for integration?

Answer: This is to be considered outside the scope of this project.

Question: Are elevation architectural drawings available for all spaces?

Answer: I have not been able to acquire any from NMUSAF Facilities Management or Base CE.

Question: Is there a basis of design that was worked with to put the current RFQ spec request together? If so was there a consultant and who was that consultant?

Answer: The Government is not providing the name of any companies consulted previously at this time.

Question: What are the TAA compliance requirements of this project?

Answer: Standard compliance requirements across the Air Force

Question: Can the government give better clarification to what analog speakers (locations) they envisioned staying?

Answer: All High bay hanging speakers will be staying. All other analog speakers can be disconnected.

Question: Is there an equipment BOM for the current PA system?

Answer: No

Question: Is there a list of current equipment the government intended to reutilize?

Answer: As stated the only equipment that will be reused in the new system will be the high bay analog speakers.

Question: Is there storage space available for equipment staging before and during installation?

Answer: Yes

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION-SEE FAR 3.104 & 2.101

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Question: From SOW section II technical requirement: “…Internal fiber strands can be utilized where available in order to provide necessary connectivity between the museum buildings.” Can the government provide better details of what fiber is available for use with the PA System?

Answer: See page 22 for NMUSAF Fiber Optic Cabling Layout. 24 strands of single mode fiber run between all hangars.

Question: Noted in the site visit Q&A the need for speakers to be turn off in “event areas”. Can the government clarify what spaces those are?

Answer: During scheduled walkthrough, all event areas were identified. They included 2nd hanger Center Stage AV Booth, Space Gallery Overlook Event Area, Comm Closet 409 in Presidential and Space Gallery

Question: What dollar level of insurance do the contractors need to hold on this project?

Answer: $2,000,000.00 in coverage

Question: Can the government clarify what level of support is being requested for the remote management of IP installation?

Answer: unclear what this is referencing

Question: Would the government like option year(s) quoted for service/maintenance on the system?

Answer: Not at this time

Question: Does the government have required response time for system issues during service/maintenance period of the system?

Answer: Within 48 hours during warranty coverage

Question: Are POE switches to be provided by the contractor as part of this RFQ?

Answer: Yes

Question: We are currently working with manufacturer for design, speaker placement, and functionality.

The manufacturer is asking for an additional 2 weeks to put the system design together. Can the RFQ be extended 2 weeks to give proper time to design system?

Answer: The solicitation has been extended to 12:00 (noon) EST on 07 November 2024.

Question: Would the government consider a second round of questions after this initial RFI request?

Answer: If additional questions are needed, we will accept until 12:00 (noon) EST on 01 November 2024.