Industry Questions -- Part 1.pdf

Industry Questions – Part 1

Question 1.

Please define ‘TV blocks’, ‘advance TV with bulk starting’, and ‘bulk expanded’.

Answer 1.

Comparable to Cox Business TV Starter and Essential.

Question 2.

When the RFQ says MARFORRES shall only use contractor equipment for receiving services, does this mean only a router with internet services is required?

Answer 2.

Yes

Question 3. What is the physical interface type required for the forward facing interface needing 256

IPs? Are multiple interfaces required for this subnet, or will one interface work?

Answer 3.

Contractor equipment will interface with all government install equipment throughout the facility.

Question 4.

Is Ubiquiti equipment allowed to be used?

Answer 4.

Ubiquiti equipment will not work based upon this requiring a Wi-Fi signal.

Question 5.

Are any dynamic routing protocols required?

Answer 5.

No.

Question 6.

Please define ‘A mechanical systems update’

Answer 6.

A check of all equipment containing description of systems, conditions, equipment name, serial numbers, location, manufacturer and year installed.

Question 7.

Can we please get floor plans/building layouts that show where all 256 coax drops are located, and where the router/internet services will need to be located?

Answer 7.

No

Question 8.

Are the extra 50 coax drops going to be done all at the same time?

Answer 8.

Included in the 256.

Question 9.

What is the government’s delivery date?

Answer 9.

30 Days after Contract Award.

Question 10. What is the last date that questions can be asked about this RFQ?

Answer 10.

2 December 2019.

Question 11.

If there are any aspect of their proposed solution is prohibited: the vendor is not a satellite service nor is it delivered via coax cable systems and no video headend is needed to be installed on base. All channels are delivered via an

Ethernet connection (wired or via Wi-Fi) to a Set Top Box (STB) which attaches to the TV via an HDMI cable.

Answer 11.

No. Wi-Fi is currently available in the building.

Question 12.

As it relates to the 12 boxes – what type of hand off is required?

Answer 12.

Boxes will be switched over to a new vendor is they are awarded the contract.

Question 13.

Can the existing racks be utilized by the contractor or is the contractor required to supply their own stand-alone rack?

Answer 13.

Yes

Question 14.

What type of fiber that’s connected between the communication closets (single or multimode?

Answer 14.

Multi-mode

Question 15.

Are we responsible for cabling needed as well as splitters and/or demarc connections needed?

Answer 15.

Question 16.

Do we have to work with a service provider to see what GFGI to verify integration?

Answer 16.

Question 17.

Are the outlets protected and confirm it is a special outlet?

Answer 17.

Yes.