RESPONSES_TO_QUESTIONS_RECEIVED_FROM_INDUSTRY_AS_A_RESULT_OF_SOLICITATION_21_JULY_2016_(2).docx

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM INDUSTRY AS A RESULT OF

SOLICITATION N62645-16-T-0018

QUESTION 1. How long after initial install should follow-on training be provided?

RESPONSE: Follow on training is usually provide with 4-6 months after initial installation.

QUESTION 2. Total servers listed under equipment equals 10 (page 6 of 41 -1 regional, 2 rack mounted and 7 non rack servers. Quantity of UPS required is stated as "1 for each server except for the regional server". Quantity of UPS should equal 9. Quantity listed on page 7 is 8. How many UPS are required?

RESPONSE: Eight (8) - The data center at Naval Medical Center San Diego get 2 servers (one local and the regional server). It has a large UPS which covers the entire data center.

QUESTION 3. What is the minimum size requirement?

RESPONSE: 24 inch minimum

QUESTION 4. How many wall mounts, or desk mounts?

RESPONSE: All 7 should have a stand so the monitor can be placed on a desk or countertop. The monitors will not be "mounted" by the vendor.

QUESTION 5. Are the mounts existing or contractor provided?

RESPONSE: Stand should come with the monitor. Any mounting will be the sites responsibility.

QUESTION 6. The Regional Sever requirements on page 6 does not list Microsoft SQL Server. Will SQL Server be provided or should it be included in the bid?

RESPONSE: Please include Microsoft SQL Server in the bid.

QUESTION 7. The "HDD Capacity" requirement listed under the servers on page 6 and 7 is 15,000 rpm SATA. The fastest SATA drive available is 10,000 rpm.

Will 15,000 rpm SAS drives be acceptable?

RESPONSE: Yes

QUESTION 8. Are offerors permitted to submit alternative proposals? Will alternate proposals be accepted?

RESPONSE: Yes for all equipment except the Apteryx software requirement.

QUESTION 9. Are the Handheld Laser Barcode Scanner with USB computer interface cable required to scan 2D bar codes?

RESPONSE: The barcode scanner must be able to read standard 1D and GS1 DataBar symbols. 2D is not required.

QUESTION 9A. Do regional servers require dual (2 or more) processors?

RESPONSE: Yes, the regional server requires a multi-core processor. Dual core is acceptable. So is a Quad-core and Octa-core etc...

QUESTION 10. Will the Govt consider a back up to disk, which exceeds the speed of back up to tape, as meeting the requirements?

RESPONSE: Yes, that is acceptable.

QUESTION 11. Will the govt consider adding columns to the pricing work sheet for Generic DDI Training (which include CD Publishing and all DDI components) and a column for Generic Installation Costs?

RESPONSE: Yes, that is acceptable.

QUESTION 12. In the pricing work sheet, I am not sure I understand how to complete the row for TRAVEL. Are travel cost to be provided for each component column? Is it possible to roll up all travel cost into a one price?

Yes, travel costs may be combined as one overall price.