Attachment_5_-_Questions_and_Answers_-_Amendment_01.docx

Attachment 5 – Questions and Answers

Question:

In Exhibit 1A--Minimum Tablet Specifications for Tablet A - Full Featured Rugged Tablet Item 16. Bar-code Reader Integrated in Tablet Are there any requirements for the bar code reader? Does it have to read 1D and 2D bar codes?

Proposed Answer:

The Government will revise the solicitation to indicate the requirement is for a barcode reader integrated within the tablet and capable of reading linear or 1D (one-dimensional) and 2D bar code label types.

Question:

Tablet A - Item 17 - RFID Reader Integrated in Tablet What frequency does the RFID reader need to be? Does the RFID reader need to comply with any published standards?

Proposed Answer:

The Government will revise the solicitation to indicate the requirement for a 13.56 MHz RFID reader integrated within the tablet.

Question:

The Spec 8.2 MIMO (Multiple-input and multiple-output) (minimum of 2 each 5.0 GHz radios) Can they provide clarification on this? Do they want 2 5.0 GHz radios in each tablet computer?

Proposed Answer:

The Government will revise the solicitation to indicate the requirement for at least one network interface card that supports 2x2x2 MIMO for IEEE 802.11n in the 5.0 GHz range.

Question:

CLIN 0032 - Printer (w/o Fax capability) PC MS Win 7 Compatible Printer with wireless capability The description says "with wireless capability". Does this mean WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n) or is Bluetooth acceptable?

Proposed Answer:

The Government will revise the solicitation to indicate the requirement for a MS Win 7 Compatible mobile (battery operable) printer that is USB connectable.

Question:

CLIN 0032 - Printer (w/o Fax capability) PC MS Win 7 Compatible Printer with wireless capability The description says" Lithium Battery Powered (2 hours or better)".

The number of pages printed will affect battery life. How many pages will they want to print in 2 hours?

Proposed Answer:

The Government will revise the solicitation to indicate the requirement for a MS Win 7 Compatible mobile (battery operable) printer capable of printing at least 200 pages per battery charge.

Question:

If two different responses come in to you with the same manufacturer part number and they both qualify as technically sound and in the 3 lowest cost will you require that manufacturer to send more than the 3 tablets per line as demo? Or will 3 of each tablet still suffice for Phase two testing?

Proposed Answer:

Yes, the Government will revise the solicitation to indicate that the manufacturer may provide only 3 of each tablet (i.e. one test set) if a specific brand and model of tablet is part of multiple offers from the same offeror.

It will be important for the offeror to communicate clearly to the contracting officer (e.g. by using specific tablet part or batch number) the alignment of: (a) offers submitted, (b) tablet provided and (c) tablet requirement (i.e. Tab A, B, C or D) to ensure the appropriate test criteria are applied if and when invited to participate in Phase 2 (Testing of Samples).

Also, if a tablet manufacturer is providing a specific brand and model of tablet via multiple offerors, then it permissible for the manufacturer to provide only 3 of each tablet (i.e. one test set) as long as each offeror individually confirms and accepts the responsibility for the manufacturer’s delivery of the tablets (timeliness and capability). The offeror (s) will provide such confirmation and acceptance of responsibility in writing to the contracting officer when responding to the invitation to participate in Phase 2.

Question:

Will any of the accessories be required for the phase two demos?

Proposed Answer:

No, the Government will revise the solicitation to indicate that all accessories will be evaluated in Phase 1 based on written documentation provided by the offerors. Phase 2 testing is specific to CLIN 0001 - Full Featured Rugged Tablet, CLIN 0010 - Standard Rugged Tablet, CLIN 0019 - Basic Durable Tablet, and CLIN 0025 - Compact Basic Durable Tablet).

However, if a tablet requires an accessory to fulfill the technical requirements for the respective tablet CLIN, then that accessory is essentially a part of the tablet and therefore must be provided for Phase 2 evaluation. For example, if a docking station is required to achieve CLIN Specification 5.1 - Wired network Capability, then the docking station shall be provided with tablet for Phase 2 testing.

Lastly, integrated RFID readers, barcode scanners, cameras and CAC readers (as required by tablet specification set forth in each CLIN) are NOT considered accessories, and shall be required for Phase 2 testing.