Q and A RFQ N4215821RC10809.pdf

RESPONSE TO RFQ QUESTIONS:

Solicitation Number: Notice Type:

N42158-21-RC-10809 Response to Questions

Questions and Answers:

Statement of Work questions

A. Program all PROCURED equipment in order to allow GFE 8.7” control panel to control all functionality of displays and VTC equipment, and make all audio/video equipment interaction and multifunctional

Question:

1. Do you have require new control processor for this effort?

Answer: Yes

2. If they have legacy control system, do they want us to use it and what is the manufacturer and model number?

Answer: Current control is Crestron AV3 3-Series controller

3. If they want a new control system, is there a specific manufacturer and model number they require?

Answer: No specific just that it works with existing Crestron/BiAmp/Polycom equipment.

4. What size of touch panel; wired or wireless?

Answer: Touch Panel is 8/7” wireless Crestron TST-902 model.

5. Is there currently existing backing in the walls where the monitors will be installed? If not, will the Navy provide/install the backing?

Answer: Cannot answer: Would need more info on what “backing” is being considered.

6. Will the contractor have continuous and contiguous access to the room?

Answer: Yes. The room will be blocked off the schedule and available between

0600-1550, M-F

7. Are there any other conference rooms, offices, or other areas that are situated close to the location that will be impacted by the installation?

Answer: Yes. There is a warehouse classroom adjacent to the “left” wall (see drawing with SOW) that could be impacted.

8. Does the Navy anticipate the need or desire for a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual service contract for this system?

Answer: No.

B. Attachment 2: GFE part list: TAB 3 – non-serially manage item:

Question:

1. Line item number 8: Polycom Codec model number does not match – the item number is Poly and the part number is Cisco. Do this effort require a new VTC

Codec and how many Camera?

Answer: No. (1) Camera is Polycom Eagle Eye IV. VTC is currently a Cart Based

Premium Unclassified movable VTC (CLIN 14AT), with dual 50” monitors (REQUESTING

REPLACEMENT PER SOW). Codec is Polycom RealPresence Group Series 500.

2. Is the VTC system ISDN or IP?

Answer: IP

3. How many classification/s?

Answer: U-NNPI on NMCI network only

4. Does is require network VTC? ( team/ Microsoft 365/Zoom)?

Answer: Yes: end goal is to be able to utilize Microsoft Teams/Zoom/etc

5. How many microphone for this effort? Ceiling or table microphone?

Answer: 2, ceiling mounted, BiAmp AVB Beamtracking (TCM-1 & TCM-1EX)

6. Can the government provide mounting details regarding the NMCI PC and monitor, particularly outside dimensions for the PC and model number or VESA mounting pattern for the monitor?

Answer: PC: HP ProDesk 600 G3 MT, OD: 6.69 x 13.31 x 10.79 inches. Monitor: HP

VH22

7. Can you confirm the Polycom codec model? In attachment 2, under the Non-

Serially Managed Items tab; you have a Cisco Codec part number(CS-CODEC-

PRO-K9++) listed for the Polycom Group Series Codec. Also, are there any licenses attached the Polycom codec?

Answer: See B.1

C. Audio System:

1. Do you want us to use the existing DSP or need a new update DSP (Echo cancelation)?

Answer: Existing DSP has POTS connection for telephone system. Unit is a

BiAmp Tesira Forte AVB VT (12 input, 8 output) that was specifically chosen and recently installed for this purpose. Would prefer to reuse.

2. Do they have legacy ceiling speakers? Reuse existing or new?

Answer: (4) newly installed Saros In-ceiling 2x2 tile loudspeakers (SAROS ICT5T-

22) for reuse

3. Legacy Power Amplifier or replace to new?

Answer: TBD by vendor. New Crestron AMP-2210T 2x210W Commercial Power

Amp (4/8ohm or 70/100V) recently installed.

D. Sources:

1. How many PC/Laptop require for this effort?

Answer: (1) NMCI Desktop PC [GFE], and 1 HDMI input (desired) for “guest” laptop

2. How far are the sources away for the equipment AV rack?

Answer: This contract requests to move existing CPU to corner of room, on opposite side of door, and roughly 7ft from AV rack, then wall mounting CPU, installing

“guest port HDMI” for laptop, and wall mount monitor.

3. Blu-ray / TV tuner / recording / ???

Answer: (1) Blu-ray LG BD-570

4. Will network-based video distribution systems be considered in lieu of a configurable switcher?

Answer: need further information for answer

E. Displays

1. What type of wall? Sheetrock or concrete?

Answer: sheetrock

2. Is power already installed at the new monitor installation locations on the walls? If not, will the Navy install the power? If so, where on the wall?

Answer: Yes, there is power available.

3. Do they have power requirement for the displays?

Answer: standard 110/120AC

4. Do they have to be TAA?

Answer: No - TAA is not applicable, however, any items submitted must be compliant with FAR 52.252-13 which generally limits end items from Cuba, Iran, and

Sudan are prohibited, as are most imports from Burma or North Korea. If there is an end item in question, please refer to any additional clauses within the solicitation.

5. Do they have to be Commercial grade?

Answer: no

6. Is installation labor to be included as part of the RFQ response or is this bid for equipment only?

Answer: Please include labor in addition to equipment

F. Site Visit

1. Can we see the site? Can we request for a site visit? There are additional questions (new and legacy equipment – questions) that need to clarify on the

SOW, but it will be better is we can see the site.

Answer: Due to timing, a site visit is not available prior to receipt of quotes due to the straight forward nature of the requirement. However, site visits prior to the installation date will be possible for minimal clarification and planning purposes within the scope of the SOW.

G. Previous requirement

1. Could you please tell me if the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number N4215821RC10809 will be a follow-on requirement to any work performed currently or in the past, or will this be a new requirement?

Answer: This contract is a new requirement, but builds upon recent past work.

2. If possible, can you please provide the most recent contract or task order number?

Answer: Not Applicable as this is a stand alone contract.