FPS4_Responses_to_Questions_Posting__1.pdf

No. Reference Pg. # Para # Contractor Question Government Response

1 RFP

Table 6 of the RFP and noticed a couple issues with the current IDSL for LINX Predator Elite (LPE) as well as the Wide Area Detection sensors. LPE has been approved for a Windows 10 configuration for over a year now, however these are not available options on the FPS4 RFP. Also, the current list of WADS lists the Ranger 1 radar as approved for Advantor 6.2 only. LPE Win 10 Approach Zone Operator (AZO) with the Ranger 1 Radar along with the DEFENDIR has been and currently is the only approved configuration for use within a Approach Zone.

We have been briefed by LCMC these items have been updated within the current IDSL for distribution. Is there a date we can expect updated list to be available for the FPS4 community? Why is the Table 6 IDSL using obsolete systems?

The Sample Problem in this RFP is a contrived example of an IDS/IVA/ACS scenario. The offerors shall use the equipment as described in Table 6 for the Sample Problem design solution without regard for future or past IDSEL equipment that may be required at the D.O. level contract awards.

2 RFP

Assume this is the RFP (posted today) tied to your previous Industry Day that does NOT cover the C-sUAS effort? Do you know timing for that portion? Believe you’d plan to have a fly-off/exercise in the Fall?

Going forward, we expect the Air Force C-sUAS program of record strategy to be an evolution of the strategy we used for the JUON and JEON efforts, not a single award to a Prime Contractor or industry-based System Integrator. The strategy and scope of effort will also be significantly influenced by FY21 budget outcomes.

FPS4_Request_For_

Proposal.pdf, Section 6

2 6

Proposal must be submitted by 2:00PM (EST) on 22 July 2019.

The current due date is a Monday requiring shipment 5 days prior (Thursday, 18 July) to provide opportunity to ship back up if primary shipment is not delivered. Accepting either option proposed provides the offeror more time to execute quality control processes prior to submission.

Would the Government consider verified overnight shipment dated 22 July or extending the delivery date to 24 July?

RFP Amendment is forthcoming which will change response due date.

Attachment 8, Page Limitations, Item f –

Sample Problem Attachments

2.2.1 Section L

Page 175 of Model

Contract

The solicitation states: For all Volumes and Attachments thereto, each page shall be counted except the following: …f. Sample Problem Attachments (minus Attachment 6 which has a one-page limit).

This requirement refers to Attachment 6 – Contractor Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS).

The offeror believes that the Government intended to Reference Attachment 7 – Small Business Participation Description. Will the Government confirm that the correct reference is Attachment 7 Small Business Participation Description?

Typographical errors will be updated with upcoming Amendment.

Attachment 8, Section J – List of Attachments

5.1.6 Section L

Page 180 of Model

Contract

The attachments listed do not contain an Attachment 5. Will the Government confirm that an attachment is not missing from the solicitation?

Typographical errors will be updated with upcoming Amendment.

Attachment 8, Area

2 Requirements 25 3.2

The solicitation states: The current IDS infrastructure as depicted in the Area 2 layout reflects the previous PL-3 security design with the Line of Detection (LOD) at the fence line and a Buried Line Sensor (BLS) on the south side. While the existing IDS sensors are approved for use, the existing sensor system processors are obsolete and not approved for current use at Air Force facilities. Clarification is needed for solution development. What is the sensor system and model currently installed on the fence line and on the southern, BLS, emplaced line-of-detection?

Clarification will be in forthcoming Amendment.

Attachment 8, Area 2 Requirements

Attachment 8, Area 2 Detection – Fence

Line

25 3.2 3.2.1.1

The solicitation states; “Area 2 was previously defined as a PL-3 area with a single Line of Detection at the perimeter fence line…”.

The Area 2 diagram shows BLS across the southern boundary. The current restricted area boundary line of detection consists of fence and BLS. Clarification is needed for solution development. Is the term “fence line” synonymous with restricted area boundary in sections 3.2 and 3.2.1.1?

Clarification will be in forthcoming Amendment.

RFP Memorandum and Attachment 8

7 and 10

2.1.1 and

2.2.7

RFP Memorandum is signed by Dennis Urlaub. Attachment 8, paragraph 2.2.1 indicates Contracting Officer is the sole POC and Section A indicates Contracting Officer is Tanya Bigelow. However, paragraph 2.2.7 states “Mark your proposal “Care Of”: Dennis S.

Urlaub, Contracting Officer. Please clarify the name of the Contracting Officer for which questions should be submitted and for which the proposal should be addressed and/or shipped.

Amendment is forthcoming and will update contact information.

Attachment 8, Table 6: Intrusion

Detection System Equipment List

(IDSEL)

36 & 37 Table 6

Reference: Protech Sorhea Technology G-Fence 600 Zoning (600Z) System, page 36.

Reference: G-Fence 600Z Fence Sensor, page 37.

One item has an employment constraint. The other item appears to be the same equipment and does not have an employment constraint.

These appear to be duplicate entries. Why is there an employment constraint on one of these entries and not the other? Which is correct?

This will be updated with Amendment which is forthcoming.

RFP: Technical Volume II-

Sample Problem (IFPP, Section L, Attachment 8, Para 4.4)

4.4 Section L

Page 177 in Model

Contract

Paragraphs 4.1 – 4.4.3 indicate that the Sample Problem response is to include design, installation, verification and Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for a period of three (3) years after turnover. However, there are ambiguities as to the information to be provided in supporting attachments 3 (IMS), 4 (Risk Matrix) and 5 (BOE) required by paragraph 4.4 as follows: a) Attachment 3 (IMS) is only required to address installation work, b) Attachment 5 (BOE) requires BOEs for all work required to implement the Sample Problem and is to provide clear traceability back to the IMS. However, the IMS only addresses installation work, so providing traceability for design and ICS work is not possible. c) Attachment 4 (Risk Matrix) requires “identifying those significant risk or aspects of the sample Problem installation work considered to have the potential for disruption of schedule, increased cost or performance risk”. It is unclear whether design and /or ICS related risks should be included in the Risk Matrix. Does the Government desire design and/or ICS work to be addressed in the Sample Problem IMS (Attachment 3) and BOE (Attachment 5) in order to provide clear traceability between the two documents?

This will be updated with Amendment which is forthcoming.

RFP: Technical Volume II-

Sample Problem (IFPP, Section L, Attachment 8, Para4.4)

4.4 Section L

Page 177 in Model

Contract

Does the Government desire that Design and/or ICS risks be included in the Risk Matrix?

(same background as above question)

This will be updated with Amendment which is forthcoming.

RFP: Technical Volume II-

Sample Problem (IFPP, Section L, Attachment 8, Para 4.4), Attachment 3 (IMS).

4.4

Attachment 3 (IMS) requires depiction of calculated slack. However, Attachment L-1 (Sample Problem Instructions), paragraph 2.1, item 4 only provides a Sample Problem start date of 1 October 2020. In order to calculate slack a required end date is needed. Request that Government provide required end date(s), as well as work to be completed (see question 1 above) in order for offerors to depict calculated slack.

Offeror to determine end date to complete Sample Problem work and determine if slack is in their IMS.

RFP: Organization (IFPP, Section L, Attachment 8, Para 2.2, Table 2, Row 2 (Volume II- Technical)

2.2 Section L

Section L, paragraph 2.2, Table 2, Row 2 lists page limitation for Volume II Technical Narrative of 20 pages. This page limitation will prevent non-incumbent Offerors, whose management/Quality systems are unfamiliar to AFLCMC, from providing details of Quality Control/Management processes to be used in our Sample Problem approach. Request an additional 5 pages (25 pages total for Volume II) be added to the Technical Narrative page count limitation to adequately address how our processes will be used to meet Sample Problem requirements.

The page count will be revised to 25 pages.

RFP: Attachment 8, Page 23 Para 3.1.10

& 3.1.11

Attach 8,

3.1.10 & 3.1.11

The offeror shall install a power network to FDBs around the RA perimeter AND The offeror shall design a lighting system around the perimeter of the RA IAW ESE-SIT-0001, section 7 in support of IVA. Question: Identify location of power feed for all content above Please provide Bldg., Room and panel number.

This will be updated with Amendment which is forthcoming.

RFP: Attachment 8, Pg. 21 & 23. Para

3.1.5.2 & 3.1.12

Attach 8, page 21 &

3.1.5.2 & 3.1.12

The ECF Entry Controller and BDOC shall have remote capability to arm/disarm each facility independently AND This equipment in Building 904 (ECF) shall serve as a monitoring only service, with no operator input allowed. All Area 1 IDS/IVA alarm acknowledgement, AECS control and IVA will be performed at the BDOC in building 500.

Question: Content in the above statements about controls at the ECF seem to be in conflict. Please, clarify the desired ECF operational controls for Area 1.

Sample Problem is correct as written.

17 RFP: Attachment 8, Page 26. Para 3.2.4

Attach 8,

3.2.4 The hangar facility will require AECS as necessary.

Question: Please provide the date the PL-2 hangar was constructed.

Hangar Facility construction date is not relevant to the Sample Problem solution

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

3.1.5.1; Dwg

100) Area1 Overall: E-1

Area 1 RA Perimeter Access Control: Ref. the statement, “The ECF personnel portals shall be Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Article 404.3 compliant.” With respect to the “ECF personnel portals” (plural), the Area1-Overall Drawing only indicates two turnstiles at the ECF. Please clarify the intent of the requirement. Need to determine if ABA access is the more accurate requirement, rather than the turnstile indication on the drawing.

Further clarification will not be provided, please see Section L Attachment 1 Para.

3.1.5.1

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

25 3.2

Area 2 Requirements: Ref. the statement, “While the existing IDS sensors are approved for use, the existing sensor system processors are obsolete and not approved for current use at Air Force facilities.” Is the intent to replace both the fence detection sensors and processors as well as both the buried line cable and processors? If just the processors need to be replaced, the Sample Problem does not provide enough detail to design the solution.

This will be updated with Amendment which is forthcoming.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

23 3.1.10 Area 1 Power: Source for the Area 1 Power is not identified. A statement regarding available power was provided for Area 2, but not Area 1.

This will be updated with Amendment which is forthcoming.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

24 Table 2-1 No assumption was provided regarding Area 1 power. An assumption regarding available power was provided for Area 2, but not Area 1.

This will be updated with Amendment which is forthcoming.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

25 3.2.1.2

Area 2 Detection – Hangar: Ref. the statement, “The offeror shall design a new IDS/IVA system or upgrade the existing IDS/IVA GFE components to bring the hangar facility to a PL- 2 protection level as defined by AFI 31-101 section 6 and ESE-SIT-0001 Section 2.3.”

The paragraph provides the option to upgrade the existing Hangar IDS/IVA GFE components, however no details or assumptions are provided about the existing IDS. What are the existing GFE IDS/IVA components that can be used/upgraded for Hangar?

Clarification needed on the existing GFE IDS/IVA components that can be used/upgraded for Hangar.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

26 3.2.4

Area 2 Access Control: Ref. the statement, “The hangar facility will require AECS as necessary.” Are there existing GFE AECS components that can be used, such as door locks, card readers, or exit devices? If suitable ACS GFE is available, then it will be considered for the design.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

21 3.1.6

Area 1 SCIF Requirements: Ref. the statement, “Design a communication network interface (only network interface to this building, no IDS/IVA) to this SCIF facility. The secure area within this building comprises of rooms 200 & 201 only.” Where should the network interface be located? It could be interpreted to provide a network interface in Bldg. 904, or Bldg. 910, Room 101, or Bldg. 901, Room 201.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

21 3.1.6

Area 1 SCIF Requirements: Ref. the statement, “Design a communication network interface (only network interface to this building, no IDS/IVA) to this SCIF facility. The secure area within this building comprises of rooms 200 & 201 only.” Is the government specifying a port (physical connection such as SFP and/or network device port configuration) for the SCIF? This will require the government to provide the physical media (fiber size and other specification) to ensure the right media port connector is selected and the data rate is configured. Attachment L-1 (Sample Problem Instructions) does not indicate the physical type of interface desired.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution.

26 Section L 11 4.4.1

Volume II – Design/Install Approach: Ref. the statement, “Provide a narrative description of the proposed security system conceptual design, installation, and integration solution to the Sample Problem.” The instruction indicates that the sample problem design is “Conceptual.” However, the General Communications Network Requirements section 2.2 requires details of a final design. For a conceptual design, the actual network configuration data and configuration files would not be provided.

Your assessment is correct., the RFP is asking for more detail in the communications area.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

18 2.2.a

General Communications Network Requirements: Ref. the statement, “Update the network configuration file with intended network design changes and additions (current configuration is supplied on FedBizOps via the documents titled “Network Configs.docx” and “Network Configs.pdf”). As part of the proposal submittal of the Sample Problem solution, does the government require network configuration files for each network device or the configuration instructions if leveraging existing network infrastructure?

Yes. See Section L and CDRL A023

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

18 2.2 General Communications Network Requirements: Does the government require the contractor to utilize the existing network devices (switches and routers) or install additional equipment with the latest? Clarification needed for GFE vs. LOE considerations.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution. See Section L 4.4.1 and 4.4.4

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

18 2.2.f

General Communications Network Requirements: Ref. the statement, “Logically separate data traffic at the appropriate layer based on data type and asset protection level. Remote device management shall be restricted to a dedicated management Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) accessible only via a specified interface on the core switch.

Physical/console access shall be protected via username and password combinations that differ from manufacturer default and meet minimum security requirements. Unused ports shall be disabled and set to a non-routed VLAN.” If the contractor is not defining the core switch, will the government specify the core switch in the existing network? Clarification needed for who is responsible for defining the core switch.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution. See Design Package (Network Diagrams) posted on FedBizOps

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

21 3.1.6.1

Area 1 Communications Infrastructure: Does the government require a network-managed device in the FDBs like the diagrams (the Network Diagrams in the Bidders Library)? If utilizing single mode fiber with a powerful CISCO fiber SFP and optimal splicing/terminations, then a fiber distribution box would suffice in the FDBs. However, you would not have that CISCO device closer to the end device to monitor the status.

Government is unable to answer the question because it is unclear. Diagrams are not located in the Bidders Library. Diagrams on FedBizOps - See Design Package.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

21 3.1.6

Area 1 SCIF Requirements: Ref. the statement, “Design a communication network interface (only network interface to this building, no IDS/IVA) to this SCIF facility.” Does this statement imply that the contractor provided network Interface equipment extends only to Room 101? Or is the intent to extend the network to Room 201, to include equipment and an alarm board in SCIF Comm Room 201, as it is designed for Area 2? Clarification needed on how far the network is to extend within the SCIF.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

21 3.1.6

Area 1 SCIF Requirements: Ref. the statement, “Design a communication network interface (only network interface to this building, no IDS/IVA) to this SCIF facility.” Is the government specifying a port (physical connection such as an SFP and/or network device port configuration) for the SCIF? Specifying a port for the SCIF will require the government to provide the physical media (fiber size and other specification) to ensure the right media port connector is selected and the data rate is configured.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

21 3.1.8.1

Area 1 Communications Infrastructure: Ref. the statement, “The offeror shall design communications connectivity from area 1 designated buildings 914, 916, 918, 920 and 922 back to building 904 in area 1, then to the BDOC in building 500.” Is the government specifying each storage building in Area 1 will have its FPS4/IDS systems physically linked dedicated fiber to the ECF? Does this imply no converging of storage building infrastructure to one location and then connecting to the ECF? Clarification needed.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution. See Attachment L-1 3.1.8.1

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

21 3.1.8.1

Area 1 Communications Infrastructure: Ref. the statement, “All newly installed fiber optic cable inside of each of the storage buildings, shall be a minimum, of a single 12 strand single mode cable, in a continuous run and without breaks or splices, to building 904 communication room 101 with an additional 25 feet at each end of the run for maintenance loops. The offeror shall install fiber optic patch panels with splice trays and terminate all strands.” Is the government specifying each storage building will have it FPS4 systems physically linked to the ECF? Does this imply no converging of storage building infrastructure to one location and then connecting to the ECF?

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution. See Attachment L-1 3.1.8.1

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

21 3.1.8.2.1

Area 1 Available GFE, ECF (Building 904): Ref. the statement, “Rack 1 is an open 45U fiber optic rack that belongs to base comm.” Please define what open means. Does it mean rack is not enclosed, or is it open for utilization by us? Does it mean rack space is available and sufficient to support our design? Clarification needed on what is meant by “open” in this context.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution. See Section L Attachment L-1 2.1.6

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

24 3.1.12

Area 1 IDS, IVA, and AECS CCDE: Ref. the statement, “This equipment in building 904 shall serve as a monitoring only service, with no operator input allowed. All area 1 IDS/IVA alarm acknowledgement, AECS control and IVA will be performed at the BDOC in building 500.”

Can the EC operator control the PTZ camera in Area 1 Entry Control Point associated vehicle and personnel access? Clarification needed to ensure capability is provided in sample problem solution.

The government will not provide information that may give insight into a Sample Problem solution.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

24; 21

3.1.14 ;

3.1.8.1

Table 2-1, Communications Conduit/Infrastructure: The PL-1 Assumptions note “two dark fibers” available in Building 918. However, no mention is made of this in section 3.1.8.1.

Please clarify. Information provided in the Assumptions table (Table 2-1) isn’t identified in the corresponding requirements in 3.1.8.1.

See forthcoming amendment.

Section L, Attachment L-1

(Sample Problem Instructions)

25 3.1.14 PL-1 Area Layout: Are the storage buildings labeled “912-920” supposed to be 914-922?

Clarification needed on labeling of buildings in diagram.

See forthcoming amendment.

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