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Turnkey Patient Wi-Fi Services/Solicitation No. HT940625Q0001
| Question # |
| Question |
| Answer |
| 1 |
| · Does each building currently possess Wi-Fi devices? |
· Section 1.1.2. describes that NHCC is “currently acquiring” – is a fully operational Wi-Fi system in place?
Yes. The buildings have WiFi service at this moment.
| 2 |
| Will the government allow subcontractor's badges to suffice as long as the contractor makes known to the Contracting Officer Representative the identification of subcontractors prior to commencing any work at the government's facilities? |
| Yes. |
| 3 |
| Is internet requested as part of this solicitation? It’s not specifically mentioned but is implied as part of managed services. |
| Yes. |
| 4 |
| Can the Federal Government confirm that there is existing conduit or interconnects for Fiber between these buildings? |
| Yes, there are existing conduit or interconnects for Fiber between these buildings. |
| 5 |
| · Are there any specific restrictions or preferences for the type of fiber optic or Ethernet cabling used for this installation? |
· Is there existing cabling i.e. Category_5e; Category_6?
Yes, CAT 6, single mode fiber.
| 6 |
| Will NHCC provide access to on-site facilities management or IT support for troubleshooting or system testing post-installation? |
| Yes, as required. |
| 7 |
| What type of ceiling is located in each building? |
| Tile drop ceiling. |
| 8 |
| Government emphasizes “This requirement is a follow-on to Firm Fixed Price contract No. N6890819P0059, which was awarded to South Carolina Net, Inc. (Segra).” Does this statement mean that the follow-on is intended for Segra? |
| This requirement is a follow-on to contract No. N6890819P0059 and is being solicited under full and open competition, which means that capable contractors are invited to submit quotes for the prospective contract. |
| 9 |
| · How many patient rooms are there per building or in total? |
· Does each building have lobby areas?
There are 26 lobbies/waiting areas and ~125 patient exam/treatment rooms.
| 10 |
| Is it the government’s goal to achieve a guest network or is the installation part of its existing mission network? |
| The service is for guest and staff. |
| 11 |
| Will the government provide adequate nearby containers for the disposal of debris, excess material and parts? |
| The Government will not provide for hazmat disposal. Regular trash can be disposed of in onsite dumpsters. |
| 12 |
| Which of the three buildings is designated as the “Dental Health Building”? |
| The dental health building is 2417. |
| 13 |
| · Will the government please provide more detail as to the content of the report to be delivered? Are elevation drawings required? |
· Are there any additional documentation or reporting requirements beyond the QCP and installation documentation (e.g., monthly service reports, usage analytics, or performance evaluations)?
The contractor shall provide details such as a map of device locations, network, internet, bandwidth, switches, and cabling. A monthly report to show uptime and downtime of Wi-Fi network, average usage and average available speeds must be submitted to the COR.
| 14 |
| · Does the required state licensing pertain to electrical work only or are there other licensing requirements? If so, will the government please detail what those licensing requirements are? |
· Are any specific permits or approvals required before we begin work on installations or wall penetrations?
State licensing/permit for electrical work only. Any wall penetrations will have to be coordinated and approved via NHCC Facility Manager
| 15 |
| Is there an existing network infrastructure in the buildings that we should integrate with, or will this be a standalone setup? |
| Standalone Setup. |
| 16 |
| Who is the incumbent contract holder of contract No. N6890819P0059? |
| South Carolina Net Inc. (Segra). See Contract Opportunity Description in SAM.gov. |
| 17 |
| · Can you clarify the performance metrics for Wi-Fi uptime and issue resolution times? |
· Are there financial penalties or requirements for guaranteed uptime beyond the 24/7 support stipulation?
Require 95% uptime. Notify IMD of any disruption in service within 30 minutes and troubleshoot problem within 1 hour and continue until issue resolved.
| 18 |
| What software access level is required for updates and ongoing system management? Should the system allow for remote access or only on-premises maintenance? |
| Only vender access needed to equipment. |
| 19 |
| This paragraph states in part that ...the pricing template which should remain in Excel format." There is no pricing template provided. Based on the Price Evaluation Factor, this offeror's understanding of the instructions is that the pricing is to be submitted using the Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET only. Is this offeror's understanding correct? |
| Offeror must price each Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN). A template for pricing is not provided. However, Offeror's shall provide a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, terms of any express warranty, price, and any discount terms. The information provided must be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 and FAR 52.212-2 Addendum provided within the solicitation document. |
| 20 |
| Is there a specific Wi-Fi device OEM preference? |
| No. |
| 21 |
| Is there a cabling color requirement? |
| No. |
| 22 |
| 4. Are there any security protocols or encryption standards required for the Wi-Fi services, given it’s a medical facility? |
| No. |
| 23 |
| 5. Will there be a need for redundancy or backup connections to maintain continuous Wi-Fi service during potential outages? |
| No. |
| 24 |
| 14. Are there pre-established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) we should incorporate, or will the SLAs be determined post-award? |
| No. |
| 25 |
| 6. Are there specific software or hardware brands required for compatibility with existing NHCC systems? |
| No specific software or hardware requirements. |
| 26 |
| 7. Are there preferred or mandatory hardware vendors for access points, cabling, or switches to meet facility or security standards? |
| No |
| 27 |
| · Can the Federal Government provide floorplans for Bldgs. 2417, 2418, and 2419? |
· Are there floor plans or drawings available for each building?
· Do you have floor plans for us to generate predictive surveys?
· Will the government please provide detailed building layouts/floor plans for each of the three buildings prior to the date for receipt of quotations?
· Are there floorplans or "as builds" with existing cable runs?
Floorplans/drawings will not be provided before contract award.
| 28 |
| · Can you provide the building sizes for the requested locations? |
· What is the square footage/size of each building?
B2417- 10,800SQFT; B2418 – 188,000SQFT; B2419-7,000SQFT
| 29 |
| What are the projected types and number of users? |
| 400 Administrative workers and guest access |
| 30 |
| Can the Federal Government provide current bandwidth under the existing contract and expected bandwidth for a turnkey Wi-Fi solution? |
Is there bandwidth available for the WiFi?
How much bandwidth currently exists per location?
The bandwidth is provided by the vendor, not on the NHCC network. The requirement is for 10 Gigabit connectivity provided by WiFi.
| 31 |
| Does an internet service exist at the pole adjacent to the building and need to be extended to the Dental Health building via aerial or is the requirement to bring fiber from an Internet PoP along the power line path and then bring into the building via that specified power pole? |
| Internet service is being provided under the current contract. all electrical and telecom is underground from point of entry to base. Fiber run is underground from Main clinic communication room (B2418 to Dental B2417), approximately 600ft. |
| 32 |
| What is the total distance of the ariel cable run from South Carolina Electric & Gas Company electrical pole to the dental health building? Will the government please provide more detail of its current infrastructure and expectations for support of ariel fiber installation? |
| 33 |
| Will the government provide cherry pickers or other elevation equipment to support installation of the ariel cable run from South Carolina Electric & Gas Company electrical pole to the dental health building, or will contractor-provided equipment be required? |
| 34 |
| Do messenger strands or other companion cables exist on the existing utility pole in support of the ariel cable run from South Carolina Electric & Gas Company electrical pole to the dental health building? |
| 35 |
| Does the government intend to provide an attendant Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) against which the contractor’s performance can be measured? |
| A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will not be provided. FAR Clause 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price has been added to this requirement. |
| 36 |
| How will proposal submissions be evaluated in terms of technical details vs. cost, especially if certain solutions exceed baseline technical requirements? |
| The quotes will be evaluated based on the requirements stated in the solicitation and PWS. See ADDENDUM 52.212-2, Section a of the solicitation. |
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