HC102816R0012_Amend_0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the follow ing revised documents: Q&A Round 2 (adds tw o follow -up Q&As# 92 & 93); PWS;

Cost Model Workbook; Section L; and Section M.

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X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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CSC II Q&A Rnd 1 - (closed)

1 PWS 1 3 Background Will any non-DISA government entities (agencies, bureaus, departments) be authorized to order against this contract, or otherwise use this contract? All orders will be initiated by DISA. DISA may place orders on the customer's behalf if it is to support a DISA hosted/supported application. No

2 PWS 1 3 Background Will the Joint Service Provider community have the ability to use the CSCII contract? JSP is considered a DISA entity and will therefore have the ability to order against this contract. No

3 PWS 1 4 Objectives Will CSCII be used to support the DISN? Multiple DISA entities will be able to leverage this contract to fulfill communications requirements. No

4 RFP 5 Sect B Contract Minimum/Maximum Why is the ceiling on CSCII so much higher than CSCI? The scope and requirements for CSC II has greatly increased when compared to CSC I. The increased scope and new requirements is the main driver for the increased ceiling on CSC II. No

5 RFP 5 Sect B Contract Minimum/Maximum Will entities beyond DISA be allowed to use this contract? If so, which entities? All orders will be initiated by DISA. DISA may place orders on the customer's behalf if it is to support a DISA hosted/supported application. No

6 J&A 1 2.a Nature/Description of Actions Per the J&A, CISCO Nexus switches are required, for compatibility purposes, with currently installed fabric architecture. CISCO nexus switches include flexible extender module (small) fabric capable switch (medium, large and extra-large). All of the foregoing products are found in the B-Table with the exception of the Extra-Large Fabric Capable Switch. Is this an oversight? If so, will the B-Table be updated to reflect the addition of the Extra Large Fabric Capable Switch? The J&A is being rescinded in its entirety Section J_Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5 -1-Example Products List, section 6.6, Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model, SLINS 0006F19-6F24L added on TAB B-TABLES at line 2103

7 J&A 2 2.b Nature/Description of Actions The J&A specifies the use of CISCO Nexus switches and CISCO Fabric (Fabric Path) throughout the life of the CSCII contract. CISCO is transitioning its switching offering to CISCO ACI. Furthermore, CISCO has announced that CISCO ACI implementation does require a greenfield/new architecture. Given that the Government's justification, in part, for eliminating competition by requiring bidders to offer CISCO Fabric Path is its compatibility (now and over the life of the contract), the Government lacks proper justification and should eliminate this requirement. Refer to answer to Question 6 PWS (6.1.4.2), Section L (L.4.2.13), Section M (M.2.1.5)

8 J&A 2 2.b Nature/Description of Actions Cisco Nexus is no longer the latest version of switching that Cisco is shipping. Cisco’s newer version of switching is no longer Fabric Path, but Cisco ACI. Cisco ACI and Fabric Path are incompatible with no upgrade process. By the time this contract is awarded you will need to tech refresh the existing environment with new technology, even if you so desire to do this with Cisco it will be a complete forklift upgrade similar to any other potential competitive switches. Please redact the entire J&A Refer to answer to Question 6 Refer to answer for Question 6.

9 J&A 2 3.c Description of Supplies/Services The J&A states that the CISCO Nexus switch devices will be sustained under a ‘utility service’ model under the new CSC II Communications as a Service contract resulting from an award expected early in FY17. However, there are NO sustainment requirements in the CSCII PWS. Will the Government be adding sustainment requirements, or is the basis for the justification unfounded? Contractor has sustainment responsibilities only for the capacity devices that are deployed under this contract. No

10 RFP L.4.2.1 Compliance Requirements Compliance requirement b. states that the "CISCO Gold Certified Partnership has to be between the offer/contractor and CISCO." There is no rational basis for this requirement as the full benefits of a Cisco Gold Certified Partnership can be provided by having a teaming partner/subcontractor on a team without any diminution in benefit or added cost the government. Based on that, this requirement serves the singular purpose for limiting competition by limiting the field of eligible bidders to those selected by Cisco. Accordingly, we strongly suggest the requirement be re-written to read that a "CISCO Gold Certified Partnership has to be held by either or the offeror/contractor or any team member or subcontractor." Does the government concur?. If not, kindly explain the rationale for keeping this requirement. Requirement removed. PWS, QASP, Section L, Section M

11 J&A 2 3.d 3. Description of Supplies/Services Which Cisco Nexus-specific tools are in place today monitor and sustain? Refer to answer for Question 6. Refer to answer for Question 6.

12 Section J_Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5 -1-Example Products List Many Many Multiple When DS-3 interfaces are referenced, is that really a "must" requirement? Erroneous entries identified. Removed DS-3 interface requirement throughout Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1.

13 Section J_Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5 -1-Example Products List 41 6.6 Fabric Capable Switch - "• All ports must support the capability to act as a native fiber channel or fiber channel over Ethernet port" Must all Front-panel ports support native FC or FCoE? Removed fiber channel requirement. Removed fiber channel requirement from Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, section 6.6

14 Section J_Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5 -1-Example Products List Many Many There are 48 virtual SLINs with a unit metric of "per chassis". Should this state, "per virtual"? A chassis can be either physical or virtual. No

15 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0001N9 Should SLIN 0001N9 be followed by 0001N9L? There are currently duplicate 0001N8L. Corrected Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, TAB B-TABLES, SLIN 0001N8L at line 922 modified to 0001N9L.

16 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0003B5L Should SLIN 0003B5L be followed by 0003B6? There are currently duplicate 0003B6L Corrected Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, TAB B-TABLES, SLIN 0003B6L at old line 1509 (now line 1513) modified to 0003B6.

17 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0003B36L Should SLIN 0003B36L have a unit of "Per license per month"? The field is currently blank. Corrected to chassis Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, TAB B-TABLES, SLIN 0003B6L at old line 1570 (now line 1574), unit modified from blank to 'Chassis'

18 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0009H01 Should SLIN 0009H01 be followed by 0009H01L? There are currently duplicate 0009H01. Corrected Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, TAB B-TABLES, SLIN 0009H01 at old line 2206 (new line 2229) modified to 0009H01L. Also, removed size references for this category, modifying description for 0009H01 and 0009H01L and deleting the four lines below (SLINS 0009H02-0009H03L).

19 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0009H01 Should SLIN 0009H01 be followed by 0009H02L? There are currently duplicate 0009H02. Refer to question 18. Refer to question 18.

20 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0009H01 Should SLIN 0009H01 be followed by 0009H03L? There are currently duplicate 0009H03. Refer to question 18. Refer to question 18.

21 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0010E05 Should SLIN 0010E05 be followed by 0010E05L? The Twelve Month SLIN is labeled 0010D05L, a duplicate. Corrected Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, TAB B-TABLES, SLIN 0010D05 at old line 2459 (new line 2493) modified to 0010E05L.

22 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0011B07 Should SLIN 0011B07 be followed by 0011B07L? The Twelve Month SLIN is labeled 0002B07L, a duplicate. Corrected Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, TAB B-TABLES, SLIN 0002B07L at old line 2902 (new line 2936) modified to 0011B07L.

23 Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSCII Cost Model B-table B-table SLIN 0012B07 Should SLIN 0012B07 be followed by 0012B07L? The Twelve Month SLIN is labeled 0002B07L, a duplicate. Corrected Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, TAB B-TABLES, old SLINs 0012B07 thru 0012B23L to remove virtual appliances. Renumbered Virtual appliance licenses (small, medium, large and extra large) to be SLINS 0012B07-0012B11L.

25 Section J Exhibit B-1 Excel file Row 3290 B-table tab 0015C Infrastructure Components Per the Instructions tab, all SLIN items must have a unit price. CLIN 0015C (0015C01-0015C14) all state a one time fee based on SOW; how are Offerors to price these SLINs and be compliant in their B-table submissions? Plug numbers will be used to standardize the response for all offerors. Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, TAB B-TABLES, SLINs 001501-0015C14.

26 Attach C-1 PWS 1 pg 12 6.1.22 Subtask 22- Training. Provide in-depth detailed technical training for all provided solutions. Formal contractor provided or equivalent quality training shall be provided for all new device types. Training will be used for engineering and operations teams to become proficient in design and operating of new devices. The contractor shall provide a plan showing how they will provide training to employees prior to capacity being deployed for the first time. Additional training required by the Government must be available.

Training is listed in the capacity offering area (6.1), which states "All components provided for the solution must meet minimum features listed". Training cannot be appropriately sized (per seat qty.) and priced into each product if no seat count is provided. Please provide seat count for the training requirement. Training will be delivered on a task order basis using the Technical Assistance SLINs (00015A). All requirements for the training being requested would be detailed in a SOW. No

27 Attach C-1 PWS 1 pg 12 6.1.22 Subtask 22- Training . Provide in-depth detailed technical training for all provided solutions. Formal contractor provided or equivalent quality training shall be provided for all new device types. Training will be used for engineering and operations teams to become proficient in design and operating of new devices. The contractor shall provide a plan showing how they will provide training to employees prior to capacity being deployed for the first time. Additional training required by the Government must be available.

Training is listed in the capacity offering area (6.1), which states "All components provided for the solution must meet minimum features listed". Under what SLIN would additional training be acquired? Refer to answer for Question 26. No

28 7.1.2 Subtask 2 – Performance: Delivery of Capacity Sect J, Attach C-1 PWS pg 35 7.1.2 Subtask 2 – Performance: Delivery of Capacity In light of the requirements to support expedited delivery from 15-45 days, will the Government consider extending DPAS code DO S10 to the contract? No. A DPAS rating will not be used. DITCO

29 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0001D19 1.4 Enterprise Accounting, Authentication, and Authorization Appliances, Licenses, and Modules Section shows SFPs; however, there are no optics in an SNS. If it is required to price items as orderable, how should bidders proceed? If option is a no cost item or not applicable to the proposed solution, enter $0.00 for the cost. No

30 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0001D20 1.4 Enterprise Accounting, Authentication, and Authorization Appliances, Licenses, and Modules Section shows SFPs; however, there are no optics in an SNS. If it is required to price items as orderable, how should bidders proceed? If option is a no cost item or not applicable to the proposed solution, enter $0.00 for the cost. No

31 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0001D21 1.4 Enterprise Accounting, Authentication, and Authorization Appliances, Licenses, and Modules Section shows SFPs; however, there are no optics in an SNS. If it is required to price items as orderable, how should bidders proceed? If option is a no cost item or not applicable to the proposed solution, enter $0.00 for the cost. No

32 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0001D22 1.4 Enterprise Accounting, Authentication, and Authorization Appliances, Licenses, and Modules Section shows SFPs; however, there are no optics in an SNS. If it is required to price items as orderable, how should bidders proceed? If option is a no cost item or not applicable to the proposed solution, enter $0.00 for the cost. No

33 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0001F01 1.6 Enterprise Deep Packet Inspection Appliance and Associated Devices "large" requirements Please confirm Packet Inspector as well as Packet Appliance both use these specifications? Erroneous entries identified. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 1.6. Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, SLINS 0001F01-0001F06L deleted. Renumbered remaining SLINs beginning with 0001F01.

34 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0001G37 Section J Exhibit B-1 SLINs 0001G31 through G36 appear to be the same as 0001G37 through G42. Can the Government clarify the difference in requirements? Erroneous duplication identified. Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model, SLINS 0001G37-42 at lines 450-461 were deleted. SLIN numbering revised for remaining lines.

35 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0001L38 1.12 Enterprise Email Protection System Products do not typically have 1g Short nor 10g Short SFPs; how does bidder comply with Section J Exhibit B-1 entries? If proposed solution does not include a SLIN as a separately orderable item, then the price should be listed as $0.00 No

36 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0001L40 1.12 Enterprise Email Protection System Products do not typically have 1g Short nor 10g Short SFPs; how does bidder comply with Section J Exhibit B-1 entries? If proposed solution does not include a SLIN as a separately orderable item, then the price should be listed as $0.00 No

37 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0002D13 2.4 Database Firewall, Licenses, and Modules Section includes requirements for Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large; however, Section J Exhibit B-1 does not include Large or Extra Large. Requirements list updated. Revised Section J Attach C-1, Appendix 5-1, Section 2.4, Minimum features list.

38 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0008A01 8.1 Software Defined Networking (SDN) Section does not provide enough detail to price into a single SLIN for either example OEM. Will the Government provide specific technical scope and details to allow accurate pricing? Requirements updated. Modified Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 8.1.

39 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0008A03 8.1 Software Defined Networking (SDN) Section does not provide enough detail to price into a single SLIN for either example OEM. Will the Government provide specific technical scope and details to allow accurate pricing? Requirements updated. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 8.1.

40 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0009F02 9.6 Video Router Server Requirements do not define any sizes (small, med, large, extra large) which are required in Section J Exhibit B-1 SLINs. Of example products, only extra large is shown; can the Government please provide full requirements or adjust SLINs? Erroneous entries identified. Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model.

41 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 SLIN reference 0009F04 9.6 Video Router Server Requirements do not define any sizes (small, med, large, extra large) which are required in Section J Exhibit B-1 SLINs. Of example products, only extra large is shown; can the Government please provide full requirements or adjust SLINs? Erroneous entries identified. Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model.

42 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0010A01 1.1 Data Center Forward Proxy Virtual Appliances, Licenses and Modules Requirements list Small, Med, Large; however, the example products don’t align to this. Additionally, SLINs in Section J Exhibit B-1 refer to a sub feature called "plus". Please provide full requirements for SLIN. Minimum features list updated. Revised Section J Attach C-1, Appendix 5-2, Section 1.1, Minimum features list. Size requirements deleted.

43 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0010A07 Per 1.1 Data Center Forward Proxy Virtual Appliances, Licenses and Modules This is a virtual unit; sizing appears to be based on licensing starting at SLIN 0010A49. Request Government clarify meaning and requirement for SLINs Small through XLG plus. Erroneous duplication identified. Section J_Exhibit B-1, CSC II Cost Model. Reference to size removed from SLINS 0010A01-0010A06L. Deleted SLINs 0010A07-0010A48L. Remaining SLINs renumbered 0010A07-0010A12L. Similar modification made in Section 0010B, 0010C, 0010G, 0012A, 0012B, 0013A, 0014A.

44 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0010A13 Per 1.1 Data Center Forward Proxy Virtual Appliances, Licenses and Modules This is a virtual unit; sizing appears to be based on licensing starting at SLIN 0010B49. Request Government clarify meaning and requirement for SLINs Small through XLG plus. Refer to Question 43. Refer to Question 43.

45 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0010A19 Per 1.1 Data Center Forward Proxy Virtual Appliances, Licenses and Modules This is a virtual unit; sizing appears to be based on licensing starting at SLIN 0010A49. Request Government clarify meaning and requirement for SLINs Small through XLG plus. Refer to Question 43. Refer to Question 43.

46 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0010A25 Per 1.1 Data Center Forward Proxy Virtual Appliances, Licenses and Modules This is a virtual unit; sizing appears to be based on licensing starting at SLIN 0010A49. Request Government clarify meaning and requirement for SLINs Small through XLG plus. Refer to Question 43. Refer to Question 43.

47 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0010A31 Per 1.1 Data Center Forward Proxy Virtual Appliances, Licenses and Modules This is a virtual unit; sizing appears to be based on licensing starting at SLIN 0010A49. Request Government clarify meaning and requirement for SLINs Small through XLG plus. Refer to Question 43. Refer to Question 43.

48 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0010A37 Per 1.1 Data Center Forward Proxy Virtual Appliances, Licenses and Modules This is a virtual unit; sizing appears to be based on licensing starting at SLIN 0010A49. Request Government clarify meaning and requirement for SLINs Small through XLG plus. Refer to Question 43. Refer to Question 43.

49 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0010A43 Per 1.1 Data Center Forward Proxy Virtual Appliances, Licenses and Modules This is a virtual unit; sizing appears to be based on licensing starting at SLIN 0010A49. Request Government clarify meaning and requirement for SLINs Small through XLG plus. Refer to Question 43. Refer to Question 43.

50 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B19 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Erroneous entries identified. SLINs 0011B19-0011B49L deleted. SLINs for licenses in 0011B category renumbered 0011B19-0011B23L.

51 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B20 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

52 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B21 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

53 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B22 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

54 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B23 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

55 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B24 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

56 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B43 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

57 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B44 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

58 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B45 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

59 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B46 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

60 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B47 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

61 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B48 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

62 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011B49 Section J Exhibit B-1 This SLIN appears to be a physical unit not virtual; please confirm if bidders should price, as SLIN section is for virtuals only. Refer to Question 50. Refer to Question 50.

63 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011C07 2.3 Database Virtual Firewall, Licenses and Modules Section includes no requirements for Small or Medium; please clarify requirements to align with SLIN. Erroneous entries identified. Reference to size removed from SLINS 0011C01-0011C06L. Deleted SLINs descriptions from 0011C07-0011C32L. License lines added and renumbered 0011C07-0011C08L.

64 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model compared to Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 SLIN reference 0011C13 2.3 Database Virtual Firewall, Licenses and Modules requirements Section states unit can be physical; please clarify bidder can respond with physical unit in the virtual SLIN table. Refer to Question 63. Refer to Question 63.

65 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 9 Missing 2.2 Data Center and Enterprise Stateful Virtual Firewall, Licenses and Modules Section states Virtual Domain (VDOM) Upgrade License 101-250; however, there is no corresponding SLIN to reflect this product. Please confirm bidder does not need to respond to this item. Omitted SLINs identified. SLINs 0011B22-0011B22L added.

66 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 9 Missing 2.2 Data Center and Enterprise Stateful Virtual Firewall, Licenses and Modules Section states Virtual Domain (VDOM) Upgrade License 11-250; however, there is no corresponding SLIN to reflect this product. Please confirm bidder does not need to respond to this item. Omitted SLINs identified. SLINs 0011B23-0011B23L added.

67 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 Missing 1.4 Enterprise Application Delivery Controller Virtual Appliances and Modules Section states Enterprise Application Delivery Controller Appliance Large (Virtual); however, there is no corresponding SLIN to reflect this product. Please confirm bidder does not need to respond to this item. Omitted SLINs identified. SLINs 0010D13-0010D18L added.

68 PWS 6.1.17 10 6.1.17 6.1.17.1 Will the contractor be given remote OOB Access? Yes. Section J Attach C-1 PWS, 6.1.17, reference to monitoring is removed.

69 PWS 6.1.17 11 6.1.18 The contractor shall monitor all equipment /component performance using the diagnostics defined in Task 6.1.17 Will the contractor be given remote OOB Access? Yes Refer to answer for Question 68.

70 PWS 6.2.5 14 6.2.5 Testing/Lab Equipment Will the Lab be located at a DISA location or contactor location? Either can be acceptable given that it has remote access capability and the ability to modify cabling requirements based on the Government's need. No

71 PWS 6.1.19 11 Testing/Lab Equipment Will the Lab be located at a DISA location or contactor location? Either can be acceptable given that it has remote access capability and the ability to modify cabling requirements based on the Government's need. Refer to answer for Question 70.

72 Appendix 5-1 15 Supports 1Gbps copper, 1 Gbps fiber and 10 Gbps fiber interfaces Palo Alto 5020 does not support 10 Gbps interfaces. Please adjust or remove the SLIN accordingly. Minimum features list updated. Appendix 5-1, Section 2.1

73 Appendix 5-1 44 IP Phone - Minimum features must be met - includes DS-3 Interfaces Phones don’t support DS-3 or BGP. Please adjust or remove the SLIN accordingly. DS-3 requirement removed. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Sections 7.1, 7.2, 7.3

74 Appendix 5-1 41 Minimum features must be meet. Includes DS-3 DS-3 not listed on ports, or supported in Nexus 5000 series, C7004, C7009. Please adjust or remove the SLIN accordingly. DS-3 requirement removed. Updated Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, section 6.5

75 PWS 2 5.1.2.1 returned to contractor Will the Government allow for removed equipment to be retained on site for a period of time? The Contractor is responsible for providing a storage location for devices not currently in use by the contract. No

76 PWS 9 6.1.15.1 Crated Are Offerors required to crate a single SFP? No. Language in PWS changed to 'properly packaged'. PWS 6.1.15.1

77 PWS 9 6.1.15.2 The vendor is only responsible for installing the ordered capacity when it is included on the capacity call order. When requested on the call order, the contractor shall install, uninstall, power up, and configure communications capacity Will the Government provide a SLIN for installation services? Installations services SLINs 0015D07 and 0015D08 for CONUS and OCONUS are in the B-Tables at lines 3312-3313. No

78 PWS 13 6.1.24.2.1.2 CLIN/SLIN options for a variety of cable types must be available Please identify SLIN. Offeror only sees two in the B-Table (0015C03/04) See answer to Question 25. See answer to Question 25.

79 PWS 22 7.1.1 Performance Measure 2: Communications Equipment Availability for High Availability Systems Which products are High Availability? The performance measurement applies only to those devices designated as HA in the Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1 and 5-2. No

80 PWS 23 Table 8-1 Expedited Delivery Table Please verify the 15 day delivery is for both CONUS and OCONUS. Reference QASP, Page 3, Task 3 - 6.3.1 Subtask 1 - Ordering (b). Reference states that contractor has 25 days for OCONUS expedited call orders. Table 8-1 in the PWS will be updated to match. PWS Table 8-1.1.1 and 8.1.1.2

81 PWS 24 8.3.1 The contractor will receive an incentive payment for any equipment on a call order return that is removed from the installed location before the required timeframe as defined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Timeframes are not defined in QASP. Reference QASP, Page 3, Task 3 - 6.3.1 Subtask 1 - Ordering (b). Call orders are issued to request as well as to remove hardware. The timeframe listed in this AQL is the same for both. The language will be modified to reflect both hardware deliveries and removals and not just deliveries. QASP

82 PWS 24 8.3.2 The contractor will be assessed a disincentive payment of -5% for any equipment on a call order return that is not removed from the installed location by the required timeframe as defined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Timeframes are not defined in QASP. Refer to answer for Question 81. PWS

83 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 15 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 2.2 Data Center and Enterprise Stateful Firewall, Licenses, and Modules Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 2.2 Data Center and Enterprise Stateful Firewall, Licenses, and Modules Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 2.2 Data Center and Enterprise Stateful Firewall, Licenses, and Modules: This section gives requirements for extra-large, but there is no SLIN aligned to represent that description; was the requirement informational only? Erroneously omitted. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 2.2, updated minimum features and added SLINs in B-Tables at SLIN

84 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model Excel Price Model 0002B49 0002B49 Section J Exhibit B-1 Cost Model SLIN 0002B49 does not appear to identify quantity of connections; please provide for accurate Offeror pricing. Erroneous entries identified. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 2.2, updated minimum features and added SLINs in B-Tables at SLIN

85 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 20 Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 2.4 Database Firewall, Licenses, and Modules Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 2.4 Database Firewall, Licenses, and Modules Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 2.4 Database Firewall, Licenses, and Modules: This section gives requirements for large and extra-large, but there is no SLIN aligned to represent that description; was the requirement informational only? Minimum features list updated. Requirements for large and extra large deleted in Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 2.4, minimum features list.

86 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 35 Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 5.3 IA Premise Router, Licenses, and Modules IA Premise Router Processor 10g (Processor) Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 5.3 IA Premise Router, Licenses, and Modules IA Premise Router Processor 10g (Processor) Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 5.3 IA Premise Router, Licenses, and Modules IA Premise Router Processor 10g: This Processor is end of life and there is no replacement product; please advise how Offerors are to respond to these items. Offeror should propose solution that meets minimum features listed for section 5.3 No

87 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-1 35 Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 5.3 IA Premise Router, Licenses, and Modules IA Premise Router Processor 10g (Processor) Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 5.3 IA Premise Router, Licenses, and Modules IA Premise Router Processor 10g (Processor) Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-1 5.3 IA Premise Router, Licenses, and Modules: The example defines IA Premise Router Shared Port Adapter (Module) as a Cisco ASR1000 SPA Interface Processor 40. For pricing purposes, should the Offeror respond with a SPA or a SIP for SLIN 0005C32? Offeror should propose solution that meets minimum features listed for section 5.3. No

88 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model 3v Section J Exhibit B-1 Cost Model SLIN 0010C21 Section J Exhibit B-1 Cost Model SLIN 0010C21 Section J Exhibit B-1 Cost Model SLIN 0010C21: Products of this type typically have economies of scale; is the SLIN for only qty 1 as a single item? Yes. No

89 Section J Exhibit B-1 CSC-II Cost Model 5v Section J Exhibit B-1 Cost Model SLIN 0010H01 and 0010H07 Section J Exhibit B-1 Cost Model SLIN 0010H01 and 0010H07 Section J Exhibit B-1 Cost Model SLIN 0010H01 and 0010H07 do not appear to have a corresponding definition of requirements or scale in Atch C PWS Appendix 5.2 1.8 Enterprise WAN Acceleration Virtual Appliances and Licenses. Please define how to size and scale. Erroneous entries identified. Section J Exhibit B-1 Cost Model

90 Section J Attach C-1 PWS Appx 5-2 10v Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-2, 2.3 Database Virtual Firewall, Licenses and Modules Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-2, 2.3 Database Virtual Firewall, Licenses and Modules Attach C-1 PWS Appendix 5-2, 2.3 Database Virtual Firewall, Licenses and Modules states solution must have dual power. Please advise how to scope and scale for the virtual solution, as Offeror does not control the server platform the appliance is residing on. Requirement for dual power removed from minimum features list. License options will be added to the minimum features list and B-Tables. Revised Appendix 5-2 to add licenses. Revised B-Tables to add license options at SLINs 0011C07-0011C08L..

91 L.4.2.1 Compliance Requirements pg 44 L.4.2.1 Compliance Requirements Appendix 5-1, Section 6, Item 6.6 and 6.7 and Appendix 5.2, Section 5, Item 5.1. Regarding Compliance Requirement Items, can government confirm that only Item 6.6, Item 6.7 (Appendix 5-1), and Item 5.1 (Appendix 5-2) are required per L.4.2.1 Requirement removed. PWS, QASP, Section L, Section M

92 Section L, Atch L-3, Bidders Library Line 2426-2432 Call Order History Call Order History There are several cancelled orders, what is the government process for gaining approval for order cancellation? Cancelled orders in the Call Order History reflect instances where a capacity request was submitted to the Contractor and then subsequently cancelled. The Government may cancel capacity orders if the requirement for the capacity is cancelled. The approval to cancel an order would come from the Government engineering staff. No

93 Section L, Atch L-3, Bidders Library Line 2426-2432 Call Order History Call Order History In addition to gaining approval, who owns the risk if an order is cancelled and the asset has not been installed at DISA long enough to cover the costs of the equipment? The risk falls on the capacity contractor. No

94 6.1 Campus LAN Access Layer Switch (Redundant Supervisors) Supports the routing of multiple communications protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6, includes DS-3 Interface, BGP support, port mirror capability Is there a need for a campus LAN access switch to need a DS-3 interface? Reference to DS-3 removed. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 6.1

95 6.2 Campus LAN Access Layer Switch (Single Supervisor) Supports the routing of multiple communications protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6, includes DS-3 Interface, BGP support, port mirror capability Is there a need for a campus LAN access switch to need a DS-3 interface? Reference to DS-3 removed. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 6.2

96 6.3 Campus LAN Stackable Switch Supports neighbor discovery protocol (LLDP/CDP) Does this mean LLDP or CDP or both? LLDP and CDP are examples. Either are acceptable. No

97 6.3 Campus LAN Stackable Switch Supports the routing of multiple communications protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6, includes DS-3 Interface, BGP support, port mirror capability Is there a need for a campus LAN stackable switch to need a DS-3 interface? Reference to DS-3 removed. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 6.3

98 6.4 Data Center Collocated Switch Supports the routing of multiple communications protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6, includes DS-3 Interface, BGP support, port mirror capability Is there a need for a data center switch to need a DS-3 interface? Reference to DS-3 removed. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 6.4

99 6.5 Data Replication Switch Supports the routing of multiple communications protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6, includes DS-3 Interface, BGP support, port mirror capability Is there a need for a data replication switch to need a DS-3 interface? Reference to DS-3 removed. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 6.5

100 6.6 Fabric Capable Switch Supports the routing of multiple communications protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6, includes DS-3 Interface, BGP support, port mirror capability Is there a need for a fabric capable switch to need a DS-3 interface? Reference to DS-3 removed. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 6.6

101 6.7 Switch Fabric License High Volume ACL Feature Supports the routing of multiple communications protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6, includes DS-3 Interface, BGP support, port mirror capability Is there a need for a Switch Fabric License to need a DS-3 interface? Reference to DS-3 removed. Section J Attach C-1, PWS Appendix 5-1, Section 6.7

102 RFP Section L Page 41 L.4.2.1 Compliance Requirements b. Written proof of existing CISCO Gold Certified Partnership agreement between offeror and CISCO as stated in PWS section 6.10. Is it acceptable for one or more of the Offerors' subcontractors to produce written proof of an existing CISCO Gold Certified Partnership agreement? If not, will the Government provide its rationale for their decision? Requirement removed. PWS, QASP, Section L, Section M

103 PWS 6.6 Task 6 Meeting and Reporting Requirements Page 17 6.6.1 Program meetings occurring once for the contract kickoff meeting, semi-annually for the review meetings, or mutually agreed upon ad-hoc meetings, lasting no more than two (2) business days will be required and held at various CONUS geographical locations. Can the Government provide additional guidance on the locations of the Program Meetings and which facilities the program meetings may occur? The majority of these meetings may be held in Chambersburg, PA; Ft Meade, MD; Denver, CO; or Oklahoma City, OK. No

104 PWS 12.3 Investigation Requirements. 27 12.3.2 12.3.2 Contract employees that are not immediately eligible for at least interim IT-I systems access will be permitted to begin work with interim IT-II systems access at the discretion of the Government, pending eligibility for IT-I. Before being permitted to begin work under this arrangement the individual contractor employee must be submitted by the company for an SSBI (investigation) that is reflected in the DoD JPAS database and granted interim IT-II systems access approval by DISA Personnel Security. The employee will not be granted any privileged access until interim or final IT-I systems access is granted by DISA Personnel Security. The contractor must submit the request for SSBI as soon as a job offer is tendered to an employee. Advance NAC results will be requested by the contractor to facilitate expeditious consideration for interim IT-I systems access by DISA Security. Advance NAC results or a previous DoD investigation are required for interim IT-I consideration. If the employee is not able to obtain an interim IT-I clearance within 90 days they will not be eligible to provide service on this contract. Is there an exception process that would allow escorted access to hardware installers and repair technicians? Contractor must meet the security requirements outlined in the PWS, Section 12. Government will provide escorts for Top Secret or above access on an as needed basis. No

105 PWS 4.0 Objectives 1 4.2 & 7.1.1 4.2 The Government is responsible for the day-to-day operational control of the environment where the communication equipment will reside. Operational control includes, but is not limited to, monitoring activities, configuration changes based on changing requirements and ensuring that required updates to operating software are received from the contractor and applied.

7.1.1 Subtask 1 – Availability: Communications capacity shall deliver 99.95% availability per orderable system with ability to deliver up to 99.999 % availability per orderable system. The definitions and performance measurement is identified below.

Contractor Responsibility: Maintain communications equipment availability and related operating equipment in operating condition at a level to meet or exceed 99.95%. What role does the Government play in the SLA metric calculation in section 7.1.1? Since 4.2 states that the government will have operational control. Is the expectation that the contractor be 100% responsible for meeting the SLA when the Government has operational control of the environment? As stated in Section 7.1.1, DISA or customer-initiated downtime is an exception to the measurement. No

2) Is it a labor hour or a fixed fee?

3) If the Unit for Installation Hours is a labor hour how will the total hours for a Call Order be determined?

4) If the Unit for Installation Services is a single "one size fits all" Firm Fixed Price (FFP) how does the Government accommodate the varying scope of installation services? Installation services language has been revised and clarified. SLINS will be ordered only if installation is required to be done after hours. After hours is 0600-1800 local time. The answers to the questions for After Hours Installation Services are: (1) Hourly (2) Hourly (3) Hours per device (4) N/A No

108 PWS 6.1.15.2 9 6.1.15.2 6.1.15.2 Installation. The vendor is only responsible for installing the ordered capacity when it is included on the capacity call order. When requested on the call order, the contractor shall install, uninstall, power up, and configure communications capacity. The physical cable will be provided as a supply item by the contractor, if requested at call order time and owned by DISA, see details in Appendix 7. Contractor shall complete power-up configuration as detailed by the Government. The Government shall perform final configuration as required. What should the contractor do with removed Government-owned equipment? Contractor has no responsibilities for uninstall of Government-owned equipment. No

109 PWS 6.1.15.2 9 6.1.15.2 6.1.15.2 Installation. Contractor shall complete power-up configuration as detailed by the Government. The Government shall perform final configuration as required. We assume the Government is providing the configs; is the Contractor responsible for extra cost associated with onsite troubleshooting during the Government's final configuration process? Service level selected would determine if the Contractor or the Government would pay for onsite troubleshooting. No

110 PWS 6.1.15.2 9 6.1.15.2 6.1.15.2 Installation. The vendor is only responsible for installing the ordered capacity when it is included on the capacity call order. When requested on the call order, the contractor shall install, uninstall, power up, and configure communications capacity.