4.02d Attachment_4_RFQ_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

RFQ Questions and Answers

1. Since IT&E is the incumbent, would the command be open to keeping the devices we provided last year?

New devices are required in accordance with PWS sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2, however, refer to

PWS amendment 1 section 4.1.1. Requirements outlined in section 3.3 shall be included in the awarding vendor’s migration plan, and approved by the government.

2. In the event we are still working on finalizing our roaming contract with a country will our proposal be considered, we can also provide the launch date of the particular country.

Refer to RFQ submission requirements and evaluation criteria.

3. The contractor shall provide 65 new, non-refurbished, carrier unlocked smart device (Apple iPhone Xr (minimum 64 gigabyte) or equal) for each line of service procured. Devices must be capable of delivering secure encrypted voice, text, SMS, and data transmissions via the One-Net application.

If we cannot provide 65 iPhone XR (64GB) what will be the next phone that is approved? Is there a specific color that we would need to apply?

Refer to PWS section 3.3.1. Devices should be an Apple iPhone Xr (minimum 65GB) or equal.

There is no specific color required by the government.

4. Would Docomo Pacific be allowed time to order the 155 Ruggedized handsets, should we be awarded?

Refer to PWS amendment 1 section 4.1.1. Requirements outlined in section 3.3 shall be included in the awarding vendor’s migration plan, and approved by the government.

5. Is the customer able to utilize their current handsets, allowing time for vendor to order the 155

GSM Ruggedized handsets?

6. Please confirm if there will be an option period or if it will only be for 12 months?

Refer to PWS section 5.1.

7. 3.3.1 on the PWS indicates that devices must be capable of delivering secure encrypted voice, text, SMS and data transmission via One‐Net application.

a. Please clarify if this refers to the Apple Business Manager (ABM), Device Enrollment

Program (DEP) program?

Refer to PWS amendment 1 section 3.3.1. One-Net is an application, and only for unclassified systems.

8. “8. Deliverable Schedule” on the PWS for 2.2.1 and 3.3.3 states that Apple iPhones to be provided are to

Be “carrier unlocked”

a. Currently all handset’s that are received from Apple are all carrier locked locally. Should

Docomo Pacific be awarded, would we be allowed a minimum of 30 days to unlock handsets?

9. On page 6 of the PWS, QASP, 1C performance standards lists Past Performance

a. Please confirm if PPQ is required to be submitted

i. If yes, please provide PPQ form to be completed ii. If yes, please confirm how many are required?

PPQ is not required.