Questions_Answers.pdf

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

1. In the Americas lecture room, there are two projectors. Is it the intent to use them as “Dual monitor” in VTC mode or should the VTC image shown on both displays be the same image since the viewing angles in the room for the participants are not “on axis”?

Response. Yes, the intent is to use as dual monitors as well as independent monitors to display different output sources. IE. One can be displaying a PPT from a laptop and the other one displaying a Youtube video from a 2nd laptop.

2. Please confirm that the new VTC codec should have the capabilities to support both ISDN and IP connections.

Response: Yes, needs to support both.

3. If ISDN support is necessary, do you have PRI or BRI ISDN network on property?

Response: Yes, the Government has dedicated ISDN lines for existing VTCs.

4. IF ISDN support is necessary, does your existing ISDN network provide a standard ST interface (like provisioned through a PBX server) or the does the AV contractor need to provide a NT-1 interface to connect between the ISDN lines and the codec?

Response: The Government has NT-1 active in TC.

5. Please confirm that the referenced “second wall output for the interpretation booth” should be a male XLR connection with a mix of (program content [PC audio, dvd audio etc], the existing wireless mics, ceiling mics, and the new desktop wireless mics).

Response: Yes, it should be a male XLR. The audio source should carry all audio inputs into the interpretation booth. In other words, interpreters should get audio from main program.

6. The specifications indicated that the existing DSP’s in the Americas room where Biamp Audia, but they are in fact NEXIA. Could you provide the make and model of all NEXIA equipment desired to be re-utilized for both spaces please?

Response: Correct, they are NEXIA and not Biamp. As part of the reusable equipment request per the PWS. NEXIA should be reuse if the equipment is in good operation.

7. Please confirm that a tech control panel is not required for the Directors Conference room, and that a single wall mounted Crestron control panel mounted in the current location is all that is needed.

Response: Confirmed. A single wall mounted Crestron control panel mounted in the current location is all that is needed.

8. In the specifications, a DVD recorder for recording meetings is specified. It was not clear if this was intended for both the Americas and Directors room. Please advise.

Resposne: Only Americas.

9. In the specifications, a DVD recorder for recording meetings is specified. These days it is very hard to find either a DVD recorder or a blue ray recorder. If your intent is to record meetings would a HD solid state recorder be acceptable such as a Extron SMP-351. Please confirm.

Response: Yes, HD solid state recorder is acceptable.

10. In the specifications, it indicated that there are three cameras to replace in the directors conference room with HD cameras. Please confirm this is correct in the requirement document.

Response: Yes, it is correct. The contactor shall replace with HD cameras and need to support the Skype interface video data.