Amendment 0002 QandA.pdf

AMENDMENT 0002

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

QUESTIONS RESPONSES

1 Will any of the existing doors be replaced before the install? No

2 Will all cables be run above the ceiling? The NRL network team will run all network cabling to the door and the Contractor must install all associated cabling for the door hardware beneath the ceiling and above floor.

3 The Kaba x-10 locks on the SCIF doors and other vault/safe doors. Is the intention to have that as a separate added level of security above and beyond the PACS? Currently, there is not integration for these locks into a PACS environment.

Correct, the Kaba x-10 lock will be used as a separate added level of security above the PACs. For example, once the combo lock is unlocked, the door should only open when an authorized individual presents their badge to the reader.

4 What will be the new key system? Brand? SFIC? LFIC? 6 Pin? 7Pin? This information will be needed to accurately supply correct preps for levers & new cylinders for mortise and RIM devices to accept the government provided cores. Notes K type 6 pin. Is that accurate?

All new hardware must be compatible with a K type six pin Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC), that consists of a removable cylinder and lock mechanism that enables changeability of the core without replacing the entire lock

5 For a Full Poe system, Poe++ would be needed. Will the government provision equipment (switches) to provide 90Watt Poe to each location?

NRL will be providing the POE++ switches.

6 Would the Government be open to amending that the vendor provide Poe++ delivery units that are TAA/NDAA compliant? Government would then only provide uplink to network from each unit. Each unit would be located in a server room/network room. **Unit example attached.**

See response to question 5.

7 Brands for latching hardware should match existing level?

Industry standard Schlage, Von Duprin etc?

Yes. The new latching hardware should match the industry standard and should be consistent for each type of door throughout the space.

8 Even though a lot of doors have brand new latching hardware, the intent is to propose and install new regardless of current condition?

Yes. NRL would like new latching hardware installed, industry standard, for each door and should be consistent for each type of door throughout the space.

9 We are to build in the cost of the site visit to the proposal, correct?

No, incorrect. The cost for the site visit shall not be built into the proposal. The site visit was voluntary.

10 All parts and pieces should be NDAA/TAA compliant, No exceptions, correct?

Correct

11 Door 1 - The outside Handicap Operator currently opens both exterior and interior doors when pushed. Does the card reader need to be relocated outside and put on a pedestal for ADA integration, or is it still going to be located in the vestibule to control access on the interior door?

The Contractor can propose a new location as an option based on industry Standard.

12 Door 33 & 48 - These door call for Card readers on both sides of the door. Are these doors part of an emergency egress path and if so, is the government responsible for providing a Fire Alarm connection for emergency override of the access control equipment?

If NRL determines these doors are part of an emergency egress path, NRL will provide a Fire Alarm connection for emergency override of the access control system.

13 Will the government grant a two-week due date extension? No.

14 Many doors currently have surface mounted conduit and/or wiremold. Is use of existing conduit/wiremold permitted and is it acceptable to install new where needed?

Where necessary and agreed upon between NRL and the Contractor, existing cable paths may be used between the hardware above floor located at the door.

15 Where existing equipment is being removed and/or replaced, is the contractor required to patch the walls and doors?

No

16 These two statements contradict each other. Are all servers and workstations with the exception of the NVR (Video Server) provided by the customer?

The NVR should be provided by the Contractor.

17 Some doors currently have dial style (X9/X10) locks on them and that new locks are to be added to the doors. Are we to leave the dial locks in place or remove and cover the hole?

The dial locks should be kept in place.

See Response to question 3

18 Can the replacement of the listed door hardware be omitted from this proposal?

No

19 Some doors listed do not call out for “recessed Door contact” Should we presume that we are to carry these for every door to report door status, forced and propped conditions?

The Contractor shall design and provide a solution, to include new mechanical latching hardware for each door, that meets the minimum requirements outlined in the solicitation and in the statement of work.

20 In Sam.gov, CLIN 0004 (Contactless Finished Smart card readers with keypad, to include installation and mounting) shows a quantity of 55 EA, which is not consistent with the modified PWS that shows 59 card readers. Please provide an updated CLIN 0004 quantity in Sam.gov.

The CLINs were not updated with the Amendments. The quantities should coincide with the Amendment quantities. If 59 is mentioned in the amendment, when the proposed quantity should match the amended quantity.

21 What lock cores do the site plan to use? See response to question 4

22 Site stated they will provide Cat6 for our use, will the cabling be tested? Can we see a report showing the results?

The cable will be tested prior to use and NRL cabling staff will be onsite and can provide assistance to the Contractor when necessary for any issues with CAT6 cabling.

23 During the survey it was stated that contractors would not need access to the communications room. Will local door programming such as the programming of the door controllers be the contractor's responsibility?

Yes. To clarify, the Contractor will be escorted throughout the building to perform all tasks outlined in the Statement of Work.

24 Some doors had X-9 locks on them, do these doors need Level II authorization to gain entry?

See response to question 3

25 Are contractors responsible for door repair or replacement?

Several doors have holes and damage done from previous installs or age.

No

26 Are contractors responsible for door frame repair? Damage from previous door strikes exists on several doors.

No

27 Will a space be designated for the door controller and enclosure in locations with no space below the floor or room above the door?

Yes, where practical and agreed upon by the Contractor and NRL

28 During the survey, it was stated that door controllers were not to be installed above the ceiling at the doors. Can the door controllers be installed above the door (below the ceiling) fully exposed to building occupants on the secure side of the door?

Yes. Please refer to the Project Requirements outlined in the Statement of Work under Section III.C

29 Is the site ok with exposed EMT? If so, will it need to be painted? Exposed EMT is fine. The Contractor will not be responsible for painting the Conduit.

30 Is a battery back-up required for door controllers? See response to question 36

31 SOW references REX device, is the type of device up to contractor? I.e using a button or a motion sensor?

See response to question 19

32 Can Contractor's Site Super, Safety officer be the same person? This can be determined by the Contractor

33 Can site provide current as-builts of building layout A floor layout drawing that displays door locations and the general location of each badge reader is available and can be provided post-award.

34 SOW references exit device, is the type of device up to contractor?

See response to question 19

35 If the Government desired exit device is a crash bar, is the contractor required to replace the existing crash bars?

See response to question 19

36 During the site survey, it was stated that PoE power only. No secondary power is to be used. Please verify that there is to be no secondary power that would be needed for normal battery backup power?

Confirmed. The new PACs must use PoE based controllers and readers that require no external power source other than PoE. The PoE switch will be backed up by a building UPS.

37 If a battery backup for door controllers is required, can the Government provide a second PoE Cat6 cable at each door? This is required for PoE driven battery charger.

See response to question 36

38 The SOW does not provide a Division 1 specification/requirement document. Will one be provided for this project?

No. One will not be provided for this project.

39 With the age of the building, is there a potential or known risk/issue with asbestos or lead hazardous material exposure?

NRL Safety has reported that asbestos has been found in all of the fire doors

40 Will the Government be providing the PoE cable in a Junction Box above the door or just a hanging cable?

This will be determined by the NRL network team

41 Will the Government be importing/exporting the existing user badges to the new system?

Yes

42 If the Government is providing the server and the contractor is not providing a new server with the new ACS and VMS software, is the contractor responsible for cybersecurity?

The Contractor will not be responsible for cybersecurity on NRL provided equipment

43 Will the government provide laydown space for equipment in one of the storage rooms?

Yes

44 If the Government is providing the server and the contractor will not need access to the communications room, is the Government loading new ACS and VMS software onto the new server?

See response to question 23

45 If the contractor will not have access to the new server, will the government provide a system administrator to assist with programming and testing to prep door controllers for installation and during installation?

See response to question 23

46 Will the Government provide a work space to configure the controllers and control devices prior to installation?

Yes

47 Will the Government provide a list of required submittals (Submittal Registry)?

The minimum requirements are outlined in the solicitation. SECTION

IV: SUBMISSION & PROPOSAL

REQUIREMENTS also lists additional requirements.

48 If the Government is providing the server, is the contractor still required to provide a VMS NVR

Yes

49 Will all doors require replacement of door closers and/or adding closers on active doors without closers.

No

50 New door 54 is an oversize opening: New Reader/keypad, (2)BMS contacts, REX, Lock set or an out Reader/Keypad.

See response to question 19

51 Door 54 are we replacing the door hardware electric lever set? See response to question 19

52 Doors 55 and 56 are single vault type doors with X10 locks are we replacing the existing hardware BMS switches, REX, door hardware, and X10.

See response to question 19

53 Doors 55 and 56 replacing the mechanical lever set with electric version each adding additional BMS switch and REX.

See response to question 19

54 Door #23 has all new hardware, are we replacing with new hardware?

See response to question 19

55 Door #25 looks like new hardware are we to replace with new hardware?

See response to question 19