HSFLAR-16-Q-00042-Questions_ _Responses-9-17-16.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTE HSFLAR-16-Q-00042

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Question: Could you please clarify which buildings/rooms require internet service?

Response: One room only, Bldg. 5, Room 207. Reference Item 0002 in the solicitation.

Question: Is there existing internet service (wire or wireless in these facilities)?

Response: Under this solicitation, internet service is only required in one room only as identified in the response above.

Question: May the contractor also offer subscriber based Wi-Fi internet services in all dormitory and lodging facilities as a value added feature:

Response: This is not required under this solicitation.

Question: Please provide us with complete plant diagram of the coax infrastructure for the site.

Also provide details related to the frequencies in use, amp ratings and locations, etc.

Response: Coax, main lines, riser cables and electronics are provided by the current contractor, PVT Networks.

Question: Is the cable plant all tied together in one head-end or split between newer and older infrastructure?

Response: There are multiple feeds from various buildings going to the street.

Question: Please indicate current head-end/s on the site plan.

Response: There are no head ends on site.

Question: What Building # is room 207 in?

Response: Reference the Room Listing attached to the solicitation.

Question: How does #207 currently get internet access? Does this building have an internet circuit demark? Does the internet service in #207 have to be wired Ethernet or could it be Wi-Fi?

Response: This service is currently provided by the current contractor and is not Wi-Fi.

Question: What Building # is room 263 and 236 in?

Response: Reference the Room Listing attached to the solicitation.

Question: Are there preferred locations for satellite dish mounts? (Preferably near the head-end on a flat roof)

Response: Preference is not on a roof, flat or pitched. Roof mounted leads to roof leaks and maintenance issues.

Question: As-built drawings for each building requiring tv or internet.

Response: Prior to sending these drawings, it is required that offerors requesting this information complete the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement and return to email cynthia.ybarra@fletc.dhs.gov with the offeror’s email address provided. A copy of the drawings will then be sent via email to the POC identified on the form.

Question: Is there any existing or available fiber optic cabling between buildings?

Response: No mailto:cynthia.ybarra@fletc.dhs.gov