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DITCO Solicitation # HC1028-22-R-0065 SAT S7 Admin Reconfiguration (Furniture)

S7 ADMIN SPACE RECONFIGURATION

1. Existing network cable demo.

Gov Response: Yes, remove existing cables during furniture removal back to the IT/comm racks that are located in the same room S7 (Office 185).

2. Remove all network cabling in the space back to the source?

Gov Response: Yes – back to the IT/comm racks that are located in the same room S7.

3. Will the existing network cables that pass through the area but don’t end there be identified and marked so they don’t get removed or damaged?

Gov Response: A Government representative will identify any cabling that must remain and be available to review cables that may be in question.

4. Will separate basket tray be required for classified/secret and unclassified networks?

a. Separation between unclassified NIPR and secret SIPR networks only?

Gov Response: Yes, unclassified NIPR and secret SIPR networks must be separated and will require separate cable trays.

5. If separate basket trays, will they be required to be different colors, such as 1 black and 1 red?

Gov Response: Yes, black cable trays for unclassified and red cable trays for classified. Re-use/Re-configuration of existing trays where possible.

6. All cabling to be installed below floor where possible?

Gov Response: Yes, reutilize existing cable trays where possible BELOW the raised access floor. Unfortunately, the PWS Section 5.6 and 6.6.3 did not get updated with this under floor cabling requirement.

7. Regarding the network cabling, contractor to include cabling and connectivity only? (cable, jacks, connectors, faceplates, patch panels, etc.)

Gov Response: Correct, Contractor shall provide new network cabling to, and within, the new furniture including providing all equipment and supporting cable tray, raceway, conductors, patch panels, and devices to accommodate communication connections to the new workstations, along with connection jacks, faceplates, and blanking covers per PWS Section 6.6.2.

8. Contractor to exclude all network electronics, switches, hubs, access points, rack accessories, etc?

Gov Response: Correct, no requirement for network electronics, switches, hubs, access points, rack accessories. Three new Racks (42 RU) are required.

9. Where will the cabling need to originate from in the S7 Office 185/186 area? rack location?

Gov Response: Cabling will originate from the new racks in Room S7 (Office 185) as shown on the concept drawing at Appendix A against the existing wall between Office 185 and Office 186.

10. Where will the cabling need to originate from in the S8 watch floor area? rack location?

Gov Response: Clarification, S8 (Office 186) and Watch Floor (area within S7 (Office 185) are separate rooms/areas. Cabling will originate from the racks in Room S7 (Office 185) as shown on the concept drawing at Appendix A against the existing wall between Office 185 and Office 186.

11. Who is responsible for providing the equipment racks? Installing them?

Gov Response: New IT/Comm racks (3 each) for room S7 (185) shall be contractor provided, Comm racks in the Watch Floor area (2 each) are Government provided.

12. Is backbone cabling needed to feed the new racks and if so, what are the requirements and where will it feed from?

Gov Response: No, existing ‘backbone’ comm/data cable feeds to the existing racks shall remain for use to feed the new racks.

13. Cable and connectivity manufacturer preference?

Gov Response: No manufacturer preference. Existing connectors are Platinum Tools, EZ-RJ45.

14. Faceplate style and color?

Gov Response: No faceplate style or color specified. In the past, we received face plates provided by the furniture manufacturer, so face plates match furniture colors. Style for type of connection shall be RJ45 for CAT 6A and LC for fiber cable.

15. Workstation requirements:

a. What is needed at each workstation location?

b. Separate outlet/faceplate for each cable? Can they be combined in a multiport faceplate?

Gov Response: a. Per the PWS Section 6.4.2 and elevation details on Appendix A, Concept Drawings, Sheet I-501, all workstations and consoles shall have both Non-classified NIPR network and Secret (SIPR) network data cabling connections ports.

16. Please verify for each type what is required for each: [PWS 6.6.2.4]

Gov Responses:

a. VoIP TS/SCI – 1ea. yellow Cat 6A?

Yes, correct

b. VoIP UNCLASS – 1ea. blue Cat 6A?

Yes, correct

c. G-DOM – 1ea. yellow Cat 6A?

d. S-DOM – 1ea. red Cat 6A?

e. N-DOM – 1ea. blue Cat 6A?

f. U-DOM – 1ea. blue Cat 6A?

g. DoDNet-NIPR – 1ea. blue Cat 6A?

Yes, correct

h. DISANet-SIPR – 1ea. red Cat 6A?

Yes, correct

i. P1-DOM – 1ea. fiber (what type, strand qty, and color?) Multimode Duplex, Plenum rated, 2.0 mm diameter 50 micron (OM4, LC-LC 150’) (Red Jacket) minimum or multi-pair cable that has four strands.

j. P2-DOM – 1ea. fiber (what type, strand qty, and color?) Multimode Duplex, Plenum rated, 2.0 mm diameter 50 micron (OM4), LC-LC 150’ (GREEN Jacket) minimum or multi-pair cable that has four strands.

k. P3-DOM – 1ea. copper (what type and color?)

Category 6 Horizontal Cable 23AWG Plenum unshielded four twisted pairs (Blue Jacket for NIPR, Red for SIPR, and Yellow for TS).

17. Fiber Optic cabling:

a. What type and how many strands? Jacket color? Gov Response: Duplex, red

b. What locations will get fiber optic cable and how many each? Gov Response: Per PWS Section 6.6.2.4, fiber cable will go to the new watch floor workstation consoles. All consoles will get both Red and Green Fiber.

c. Where will the fiber cable originate from? Rack location? Gov Response: Cabling will originate from the government provided racks in Room S7 (Office 185), new watch floor area as shown on the concept drawing at Appendix A

18. Fiber termination clarifications

a. User end – [PWS 6.6.2.2] LC connectors? Gov Response: LC connector correct.

b. Panel end – [PWS 6.6.2.2] LC connectors? ([PWS 6.7.4.1] states SC)-not in this PWS Gov Response: Fiber termination connectors shall be LC.

19. Ceiling Tile, fixtures & Grid

a. Will any ceiling tile need to be replaced? Gov Response: No

b. Will any ceiling grid need to be replaced? Gov Response: No

c. Per the layout will the A/C supply have to be relocated? Gov Response: Yes, a flex duct will need to be added to the existing supply duct to provide fresh supply air into the new watch floor area.

20. Does DISA have a preferred brand or manufacturer for the new workstations?

Gov Response: No brand or manufacturer preference.

21. Does the power to the temporary offices need to run in SO cable or Metal Flex conduit?

Gov Response: Temporary power to the temporary workstations only needs to be #12 conductor, therefore, MC cable is acceptable and may be the better option.

22. In Appendix A on I-101, what are the preferred locations for the three core drilled communication holes in the raised floor for the temporary workstations?

Gov Response: No specific location specified. To be determined during detailed site survey after award to allow contractor and Government to select the best locations.

23. Does the site have a staging area for the furniture that will not be reused before it is removed from the site?

Gov Response: No, unfortunately the site has no storage space or staging area inside the building.

24. Will a reflected ceiling plan for the ceiling tile be provided?

Gov Response: Yes. Available As-Built drawings in AutoCAD will be provided upon contract award.

252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the CMMC Level Requirement (NOV 2020)

Appendix A Concept Drawings

Keynote Item #1- Calls out 8’-0” high panel system with glass. Please confirm. Would the client want full fabric panels?

The spec for Typical #1 also calls out (2) Single Monitor Arms, Slat Wall Mounted. For stability purposes, we suggest mounting to the worksurfaces. Please confirm if this is acceptable?

Drawing Sheet I-102, Keynote #1 is in error, panel height cannot exceed 84".

This Typical #1 is in error as revisions were missed in alteration of drawings. No monitor arms are required for any workstations. No worksurface mounts are required either. User prefers to use their existing monitor stands.

Appendix A Concept Drawings

Keynote Item #2- Calls out 7’-0” high panel system with glass. It appears that the Watch Floor Staff will need to view (4) wall mounted monitors. Tall panels will obstruct view, even with glass. Should these panels be shorter?

The spec for Typical #2 also calls out Monitor Arms, Slat Wall Mounted. For stability purposes, we suggest mounting to the worksurfaces. Please confirm if this is acceptable?

Drawing Sheet I-102, Keynote #2 is in error, nominal panel height is 34"max. End user does NOT want glass; only solid panels.

This Typical #2 is in error as revisions were missed in alteration of drawings. No monitor arms are required for any workstations or consoles. No worksurface mounts are required either. User prefers to use their existing monitor stands. Watch Floor workstation consoles require pedestal drawers for storage at each location.

Appendix A Concept Drawings

Keynote Item #3- Please provide entry system specifications so card reader access can be properly specified.

Card Readers shall be compatible with the existing security system which are similar or equal to HID Global’s pivCLASS RKCL40 contact, plus contactless dual interface readers.

Appendix A Concept Drawings

Keynote Item #6- Please identify on the drawing, there is no reference for #6.

Drawing Sheet I-102, Keynote #6 is an error as revision was missed in alteration of drawings.

Appendix A Concept Drawings

Keynote Item #12- Can the door be moved from the center position to either left or right position for more efficient storage.

Yes, this is a concept drawing. Alternative floor layouts are allowed per the PWS Section 6.1.3.1.2 stating “Similar Proposed Layouts - Dimensions shown on the Concept Drawings and Enlarged Typical Layouts denote nominal dimensions - actual dimensions can vary based on manufacturer’s standard components. The intent is to use furniture manufacturer’s standard components and sizes, similar layouts will be acceptable if the proposed layout meets the number and approximate size of workstations shown and meets the basic intent of the Concept Drawings (Appendix A) and the requirements described in this PWS.

Copper cabling. Is this to be Cat 6A? Shielded or unshielded.

Cabling is CAT 6 A, not 6E. (Typo)

a. G-DOM

b. S-DOM

c. N-DOM

d. U-DOM

e. DOD Network

f. DISA Network What cabinets or racks will they run to? SIPR, NIPR, TS?

How many fiber strands for the fiber runs to the locations?

How many copper cables per location?

Cabling is copper unless designed as Fiber in Section 6.6.2.4.

Runs in the Watch Floor area are from two racks on Watch Floor to the workstations. Specific Racks for connections will be designated by end user. Fiber strands shall be minimum Multimode Duplex, Plenum rated, 2.0 mm diameter 50 micron (OM4) (Red Jacket) or multi-pair cable with four strands.

Number of cables for one each network as listed in PWS Section 6.6.2.4.

Cubicle Workstations - 8 networks at each desk Watch Floor Consoles - 10 networks at each desk Semi-Private Offices - 6 networks Office Equipment area (Office 185) - 5 networks Rm S8 (Office 186) - 9 networks Watch Floor Printer area - 8 networks

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Please provide the counts for the networks at each location?

Number of cables is one each as listed in PWS Section 6.6.2.4.

Cubicle Workstations - 8 networks at each desk Watch Floor Consoles - 10 networks at each desk Semi-Private Offices - 6 networks Office Equipment area (Office 185) - 5 networks Rm S8 (Office 186) - 9 networks Watch Floor Printer area - 8 networks

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Will Racks or lockable cabinets need to be provided and installed for the 185 area? If so, will they need to be 42ru or 45ru?

Yes - three (3 each) new IT Comm Racks are required in Room S7 (Office 185) are part of this requirement.

Rack are 42RU.

Are we to assume this is in addition to the other copper and or fiber locations at these work areas?

Are we to assume that there will be (1) 2 strand fiber unclassified in the unclassified box and (1) 2 strand fiber in the secret box?

Are these to be red fibers as well as the red fibers for the Siprnet called out on Page 31 Section 6.6.2.2? Or a different color?

Where will these boxes be located, in a floor box or in the cubes?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes, Red and Green Fiber (see above).

Area in Watch Floor to be determined.

the raised floor?

Cabling shall be installed in wire mesh (basket) cable tray UNDER the raised access floor. Unfortunately, the PWS Section 5.6 and 6.6.3 did not get updated with this under floor cabling requirement.

Will the cabling for 185 area be above ceiling or below the floor?

Also calls out for cable tray in Room 161. Where is this room located?

Cabling shall be installed in wire mesh (basket) cable tray UNDER the raised access floor. Unfortunately, the PWS Section 5.6 and 6.6.3 did not get updated with this under floor cabling requirement.

Cable tray is in Room S7 (Office 185). Rm 161 is a typo, please disregard.

panels. Can we assume these should be LC panels?

Yes, LC is correct.

If they go to another room, how far is the racks from the new racks in 185 area?

Assuming there is going to need to be feeds coming from somewhere to bring these networks up.

Patch panels are for install in the racks in Room S7 (Office 185).

be placed?

Printer locations in Office 185 are planned for the area designated for "Office Equipment" near Plan Northeast doorway.

3. Is there a specific location for each of these networks?

Printer locations in new Watch Floor area are not determined at this time for concept drawing detail.

Your assumption is reasonable.

Since there are so many cables going to the locations, will they all be in the cubes or walls, or will some be going in floor boxes?

Drawings are concept requirements. Cabling at each workstation does need to be integrated in the workstation panels. Cabling is will go UNDER the raised access flooring.

Is DISA installing or contractor?

Only comm/data cabling will be Government provided and installed to temporary workstations. Contractor is responsible for providing power conductors and install.