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HC1021-15-T-0002, DISA Europe Furniture Questions and Answers 3 June 2015
| Question # |
| Question |
| Reference |
| Government Answer |
| 1 |
| Is there a Better Picture |
| PWS Attachment 1 |
| No |
| 2 |
| Are you requesting a 24/7 console product or standard office furniture? |
| PWS 6.1.3.1 All workstations must meet the following specifications |
| The workstations will support a 24/7 operation, therefore the flat workstation benches for 24/7 work console stations will be required versus a standard office cubicle. The reference to standard office furniture was referring to the standard office furniture a contractor could offer. |
| 3 |
| Flat workstation bench for 24/7 work console station - Are you looking for furniture that is designed and built specifically for 7x24 mission critical environments? |
| 4 |
| Minimum Dimensions: 30”D x 60”W x 38”H – Is an AutoCAD drawing or a scaled floor plan available? |
| PWS 6.1.3.1.b |
| No, in order to be considered for award a contractor shall attend a site visit to review the room structure, extract measurements, and analyze the dimensions to develop a furniture design for the space. |
| 5 |
| Minimum Dimensions: 30”D x 60”W x 38”H –Will each workstation be a stand-alone free-standing unit or will you require some to be joined together? |
| PWS 6.1.3.1.b |
| The workstations can be joined in sets of two as identified in PWS attachment. |
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| Question |
| Reference |
| Government Answer |
| 6 |
| Built in cable management – Can you confirm the number of networks that will be housed in these workstations? |
| PWS 6.1.3.1.c |
| The room cable infrastructure can support six (6) networks. The furniture cable management should be able to support a maximum of six (6) networks. |
| 7 |
| Two (2) Central Processing Unit (CPU) Shelves – Please provide the dimensions of the CPUs |
| PWS 6.1.3.1.e |
| CPU shelves should support the following minimum dimensions: Height – 12 inches, Width – 3 inches, Depth – 13 inches |
| 8 |
| Capability to support the following IT Equipment; four (4) monitors, two (2) phones, two (2) desktops/CPU, KVM switch, keyboard, and mouse – Will the four monitors be mounted above the work surface on articulating arms? |
| 9 |
| Capability to support the following IT Equipment; four (4) monitors, two (2) phones, two (2) desktops/CPU, KVM switch, keyboard, and mouse – What is the size of the monitors? |
| PWS 6.1.3.1.g |
| We are currently planning on purchasing 27 inch monitors for each workstation, however we may not be able to support that purchase. If we do not purchase three (3) 27 inch monitors for each workstation we plan to fit out each workstation with four (4) 24 inch monitors. Therefore, we have requested an optional CLIN for furniture monitor arms. |
| 10 |
| Capability to support the following IT Equipment; four (4) monitors, two (2) phones, two (2) desktops/CPU, KVM switch, keyboard, and mouse – Will be phones be mounted above the work surface on slatwall? |
| PWS 6.1.3.1.g |
| We did not plan for the phones to be mounted above the work surface on a slatwall, however we will review a design with the phones on a slatwall. |
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| Question |
| Reference |
| Government Answer |
| 11 |
| Capability to support the following IT Equipment; four (4) monitors, two (2) phones, two (2) desktops/CPU, KVM switch, keyboard, and mouse – Are the two CPUs in addition to the ones reference above in 6.1.3.1 e.? If so, please provide dimensions. |
| PWS 6.1.3.1.g |
| They are not in addition to the CPUs listed above. We were identifying the IT equipment at each workstation. |
| 12 |
| Capability to support the following IT Equipment; four (4) monitors, two (2) phones, two (2) desktops/CPU, KVM switch, keyboard, and mouse – Please provide dimensions of the KVM switch, is it rack-mountable? |
| PWS 6.1.3.1.g |
| We did not plan for the KVM switch to be mountable. The KVM should support the following minimum dimensions: Height – 1.75 inches, Width – 9.25 inches, Depth – 5.9 |
| 13 |
| Table size, 30”x60”x38” high—38” high tables are minimum 98cm height with standing height tables is this correct? |
| PWS 6.1.3.1b |
| The statement of 38” height is incorrect as a minimum. The workstation should be at a minimum 28” height. The PWS has been modified to change the minimum specifications to 24”D x 60’W x 28”H. |
| 14 |
| Can you please provide the EPL Worksheet as the link in the document does not work? |
| Pg 43 of the Solicitation |
| Yes, The EPL will be added as a separate attachment. |
| 15 |
| Do you have to attend a site visit to be eligible to submit an offer? |
| PWS 6.1.1 |
| “In order to be considered for award, Offeror shall attend a site visit” NOTE: If you had a subcontractor attend a site visit on your companies behalf it needs to identify in the proposal. |
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| Question |
| Reference |
| Government Answer |
| 16 |
| Total number of Operators =32 plus 1x Branch Chief? |
| PWS 6.1.2 |
| The current Workstation Concept Plan (Attachment 1) projects a minimum of 32 workstations and 1 private office. However alternate designs accommodating a minimum of 32 workstations and 1 private office and a maximum of 35 workstations and 1 private office will be reviewed and evaluated |
| 17 |
| Are there going to be any monitors on the walls; if so please specify the locations. |
| N/A |
| At this time, we cannot project if any monitors will be hung or their location. |
| 18 |
| 3x Monitors per operator; please specify the size of each monitor |
| PWS 6.1.3.1 |
| We are projecting three (3) 27” inch monitors per workstations. However, due to funding constraints four (4) 24” monitors per workstation may have to suffice. The workstations should have the capability to fit four (4) 24” monitors. |
| 19 |
| Will each operator have a CPU? |
Yes
| 20 |
| List of other equipment that will be located on the work surface of the console. |
| PWS 6.1.3.1 |
| The workstations should have the capability to support the following IT Equipment; four (4) monitors, two (2) phones, two (2) desktops/CPU, KVM Switch, keyboard, and mouse. |
| 21 |
| List of any other equipment that will be located inside the body of the console. |
| PWS 6.1.3.1 |
| All cables and two (2) CPU shelves |
| 22 |
| What are your expectations of the supply of electrical power sockets? |
| PWS 6.1.3.4 |
| Please see electrical power section of PWS 6.1.3.4 |
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| Question |
| Reference |
| Government Answer |
| 23 |
| The specifications request a minimum height of 38" for the consoles. The specifications also state a flat work surface is required. Will the consoles have a tier slatwall for the monitors to mount or will the monitors be mounted to the top of the work surface? What is the requested height of the work surface above finished floor? |
| PWS 6.1.3.13 |
| The statement of 38” height is incorrect as a minimum. The workstation should be at a minimum 28” height. The PWS has been modified to change the minimum specifications to 24”D x 60’W x 28”H. |
| 24 |
| Is a 72" x 30" (72" x 36" overall, with cable management core) or a 72" x 24" (72" x 30" overall, with cable management core) console acceptable if we maintain a minimum of 36 consoles between Rooms 4 and 5? |
| 25 |
| For both the 110V and 220V Power Strips, plug type (i.e. 5-15P, 5-20P,L5-20. L6-30, etc.) nor receptacle type (i.e. 5-15R, 5-20R, C-13, etc.) are identified. Can you identify the required plug type and receptacle type for each of the specified power strips? |
| PWS 6.1.3.4 |
| NEMA 5-15 (110V) most common plug and receptacle in the U.S. CEE 7/3 socket, CEE 7/4 plug (220V) also known as German "Schuko" |
| 26 |
| In lieu of (2) power strips of each voltage per console with 4 outlets each; would one power strip of each type with 8 to 12 receptacles be acceptable? |
| PWS 6.1.3.4 |
| Yes, it is acceptable as long as it is equipped with surge protectors. |
| 27 |
| When does the 5 day review of the proposed layouts begin? |
| PWS 6.1.2 |
| Proposals will not be reviewed until after proposal due date of 12 Jun 2015. The 5 days begins 15 Jun 2015. |
| 28 |
| What is the Maximum amount of workstation? |
| PWS 6.1.2 |
| 35 Workstations and 1 Office, equaling a total of 36. |
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