RFI_Questions_B20388.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for B. 20388 IT Infrastructure, a federal contract opportunity at Kirtland Air Force Base involving telecommunications infrastructure installation and certification.
The project scope includes installing 95 CAT6 telecom drops (2 drops per location across 45 locations) with new 2-port outlets, new face plates, and a 2-post rack system in the Telecom Room. All existing infrastructure must be demolished, including fiber outlets, boxes, patch panels, wall-mounted racks, 110 punch blocks, and the telephone system. Wiremold non-metallic raceways are required for exterior wall outlets; existing wall conduit should be utilized where available for interior locations. The building will remain unoccupied during contract performance. Floor plan dimensions are not currently available, though the Government confirmed the total drop count and locations. Personnel may serve dual roles as Superintendent, SSHO, and QC pending post-award determination by the Contracting Officer. A bid bond is not required. Contractor personnel must meet BICSI or New Mexico Construction Industries ES-7 Journeyman Certificate equivalency requirements; Texas Master Electrician licenses require demonstration of equivalency. CAT6 cable and installation require compliance with Kirtland AFB Communications Division Specifications sections 3.5 and 15.6. RCDD design requirements are addressed in section 3.5. CMMC Level 1 certification is required but contractors without self-certification at proposal submission remain eligible for award, with Government assistance provided post-award. The Government will provide design specifications, with the contractor responsible for installation and certification.
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B. 20388 IT Infrastructure: Questions
1. Telecom outlet location on inside exterior walls majority has windows. What’s the preferred method of raceway is required? E.g. wiremold metal raceways or non-metallic?
a. Wiremold non-metallic raceways
2. For telecom outlet’s locations inside office spaces, are we to use the existing rough in conduit inside the walls for the new cabling or is a low voltage ring utilizing Arlington LV-1 should be used?
a. Existing conduit inside the walls if available
3. If Telecom outlet location shown on drawings is near an existing telecom outlet, can those be reused for the new 2-port cat6 Telecom outlet?
a. Existing conduit can be used but will need to install new face plates for new drop to compile with Base Comm Specs.
4. Are the fiber outlets and boxes included in the demo and these to be demo’d back to source?
a. Yes existing fiber outlets and boxes need to be demo’ d back to the source.
5. In the TR (Telecom Room) are all existing patch panels, wall mounted rack and 110 punch blocks included in the demo?
a. Yes, all old infrastructure should be removed.
6. Just need confirmation that a 2-post rack is to be installed in leu of the wall mount rack.
a. Please refer to the SoW for clarification.
7. Will the building be occupied during time of the contract?
a. No, building will not be occupied during the time of contact.
8. What certificated are required at the time of proposal?
a. See Kirtland AFB Comm Division Specs section 3.5 and 3.5.6
9. Is the building still being treated for pests?
a. No
10. Are you able to post the dimensions for the floor plan?
a. No plans with current dimensions available at this time.
11. Does the telephone system remain?
a. No, it’ll be part of the demo
12. Does the new CAT6 cable require BAA compliance/ certification?
a. See Kirtland AFB Comm Division Specs section 3.5 and 15.6
• 3.5 Installer/ Contractor Certification requirements
• 15.6 Periodic, Final Inspections, Testing and Documentation
13. Is a bid bond required for this project?
a. No, a bid bond is not required for this project.
14. Can 1 personnel be all 3 titles of Superintendent, SSHO, QC?
a. To be determined after award based on required credentials. Contracting Officer will make determination.
15. Will the Government accept a Texas Master Electrician license as equivalency for the New Mexico ES-7 journeyman installer requirement, or is a New Mexico license required at time of quote submission versus time of performance?
a. Contractor must submit certifications to demonstrate their personnel meet BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International) or New Mexico Construction Industries ES-7 Journeyman Certificate equivalency. See Kirtland AFB Comm Division Specs section 3.5.6
16. Can the Government confirm the total drop count and drop locations for Building 20388, or will as-built drawings be made available?
a. 45 drops location 2 drops per location with total of 95 drops.
17. Does the RCDD design requirement apply to this effort as scoped, or is the Government providing the design with the contractor responsible for installation and certification only?
a. See Kirtland AFB Comm Division Specs section 3.5
• 3.5 Installer/ Contractor Certification requirements
18. Can you clarify what level of CMMC is required?
a. This contract requires a CMMC Level 1 certification. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) became a mandatory requirement on 10 November 2025 for all contracts involving FCI, CUI, or Defense OIG data. However, due to the recent implementation of this rule, you are still eligible for award even if you do not possess a
CMMC Level 1 (Self) certification at the time of proposal submission. The Government will assist the selected awardee in fulfilling this requirement post-award.
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