Questions_and_Answers_Submitted_for_M6700418Q1073.docx

Questions and Answers Submitted for M6700418Q1073

1. Question: CLIN 0005 – b. Fusion Splice 24 strands (250) in each box as specified in all 12 FDB’s. Should this be (288) instead of (250)? Answer: CLIN 0005 - the number of fusion splices is 250 not 288.

2. Question: CLIN 0001 through CLIN 0004 – There is no mention of Grounding and Bonding to Telecommunication Racks for Life Safety – should this be included? Answer: CLIN 0001 thru CLIN 0004 – YES, grounding and bonding should be included.

3. Question: . In the PWS there are two conflicting Period of Performance periods; 1) 26 September, 2018 – 25 September, 2019 and 2) 30 September 2018 to 1 August 2019. See below referenced: Section 1.3 and Section 1.5. Would you please confirm the correct PoP so that we can update in our proposal.

Answer: The PWS has been updated to reflect a period of performance as follows: 27 September, 2018 – 26 September 2019.

4. Question: In a effort to clean up multi colors in Racks do we have to re pull wire back to a desk phone? If a wire is unbroken in Rack but a different color how do we change it over to only 2 colors?

Basically are we staying in the rack relanding and organize existing Tele wire? Answer: We are just replacing the patch cords in the front of the racks. All runs outside of the comm closets should be terminated in the back of the racks.

5. Question: Clin 006 Upgrade fiber goes up outside wall of bldg 100 from manholes from 351. How far inside is the mechanical room from outside LB with 2" conduit? Answer: The distance from outside Bldg 100 to the server room is 75 ft to terminate the new fiber run.

6. Question: Can the sign in sheet for the sitevisit be posted on FBO? Answer: Yes. Also note: the solicitations stated: “Failure of a contractor to submit questions regarding this requirement or to attend the Site Visit will be construed to mean that the contractor fully understands all requirements of the RFQ.”

7. Question: For purposes of future bonding if awarded, is the budget between $75k - $100k, or $100k - $250k. Answer: This question refences FAR 36.204 which is construction and this effort is a service contract under FAR Part 37 therfore bonding is not required and the Government is not required to post a budget range.