N62742-22-Q-3704 RFI QuestionsAnswers.pdf

N62742-22-Q-3704

8/18/2022 3 RFI

Response Date: 08/18/22

No. Reference Issue Response/Follow-up 1 Enclosure 2 You describe "a presenter" but do not mention a wireless microphone for presenter. Is one required?

A wireless microphone is not required for the presenter. They will use the room fixed ceiling mics.

2 Enclosure 2 Since existing GFE microphones are Polycom items and contractors will only be using soft client VTC capabilities, is contractor requested to replace room mics?

Yes, contractors are required to replace the Polycom mics since the Polycom mics are proprietary.

3 Enclosure 2 Is there a dedicated computer/laptop for TEAMS use? Where is it located? If it is on the table does it have a connection separate from the Edge Mounted AV input connection for BYOD connection?

Yes, there is a Admin PC at the front of the room. The dedicated laptop has a separate connection from the BYOD connection.

4 Enclosure 2 Do you have a floor plan including rack location? The floor plan is not readily available and therefore, the site visit was presented and scheduled to view and ascertain the schematic.

5 Enclosure 2 In the description of the GFE rack, you reference surge suppressor and battery backup. Are those items also GFE or Offeror provided?

The surge suppressor is required and is Offeror provided, but the battery backup is not required.

6 Enclosure 2 The matrix switcher description implies that there are separate inputs for room PC, laptop, tablet and phones. The only described input is the single edge mounted AV enclosure with a single HDMI input. Is there more than one input?

We currently have a Kramer 4 HDMI Inputs and 2 HDMI Outputs.

7 Enclosure 1 Enclosure 1 references items not described in Enclosure 2. Are these items included in the bid: GFE codec, UPS, Surge protection.

We have an amplifier that we use to route the audio output to the ceiling mounted speakers which are JBL SP6C. The surge suppressor is required and the Offer is responsible to design and deliver the equipment.

The battery backup is not required.

NAVFAC Pacific Main Conference Room AV/Video Conferencing System 258 Makalapa Dr., JBPHH, HI 96860

Site Visit: 08/11/22

8 Enclosure 1 Enclosure 1 states "contractor will position and mount speakers". We understand from Enclosure 2 that the amplifier and speakers are GFE and already installed. Please clarify.

The Rolls RA170 amplifier and JBL SP6C speakers are GFE and the speakers are already in use and mounted in the ceiling. We have two additional speakers, if needed, and those would need to be mounted by the Offeror. The Rolls RA170 70 Volt Power Amplifier is currently mounted in the GFE Rack.

9 Enclosure 1 and 2

Please provide make/model of GFE items The amplifier is a Rolls RA170 and the ceiling mounted speakers are are JBL SP6C.

10 Enclosure 1 Does equipment need to be DISA Approved for use in GOV Video Distribution System (VDS)?

No.

11 Enclosure 1 Are all equipment items required to be TAA (Trade Act Agreement) compliant?

Yes.

12 Is Contractor required to be a direct reseller of equipment (no grey market items)?

No.

13 What is the current model and size of the existing Sharp TV’s? Sharp PN-E702 70" LCD Monitor 14 Would GOV prefer large format UHD displays to replace existing legacy displays( 80”+)?

75" UHD displays are desired. New mounting hardware may be required and will be provided by Offeror.

15 Enclosure 2 Would GOV prefer professional grade displays with 3 year warranty or better?

Yes, professional grade UHD 4K displays are required.

16 Enclosure 2 Would GOV prefer a furniture grade executive style credenza to house AV equipment in the Admiral’s conference room?

Yes, we prefer furniture grade executive style credenza to house the AV equipment. Offeror may propose a couple of options.

17 Enclosure 2 Is it possible to re-use the wall mounts that are in place? If so, can you please provide the brand and model of the wall mount?

Offeror will provide new wall mounts.

18 Enclosure 2 Please describe the size of LCD touchpanel required and the location of the two units.

LCD touch panels should be anywhere between 8" to 12" and provide easy control of the AV system. One touch panel will be located on the admin desk at the front of the room and the 2nd touch panel will be placed in the back of the room at the head Executive presentation position.

19 Enclosure 1 Does GOV have requirements for Teams, WebEx, ZOOM, and other various soft VTC clients?

There are no requirements to support software beyond MS Teams.

20 Enclosure 2 If GFE Huddle Cam does not seamlessly integrate with system, does GOV require new cameras that will integrate?

Yes, we are open to replacing the GFE Huddle Cam if it doesn't seamlessly integrate with your proposed design.

21 Enclosure 1 How large (in RU’s) is the existing equipment rack? The existing GFE rack at the front of the room is 19U, however we prefer the rack be replaced with executive style furniture to house AV equipment.

22 Enclosure 2 Besides the new PC Input at the table and the BYOD interface, are there to be any additional inputs to the Matrix Switcher (other PC’s/Laptops, BluRay, CATV Tuner, etc.)?

The admin PC at the front of the room has a fixed connection. We would like to have two additional HDMI connections for guest(s) use.

23 Enclosure 1 Is Audio Conferencing (ATC) required in the space? If so, will the connection be POTS or VoIP?

Audio Conferencing is not included in this contract.

24 Enclosure 1 Which PC location will be designated to launch Soft Client calls…..the Conference Table or the Operator’s Table?

Soft Client calls will be launched from the Admin PC at the front of the room.

25 Enclosure 2 Are tracking PTZ cameras needed? Only standard PTZ cameras are required for this contract.

26 Enclosure 2 Please provide the make and model number of any additional equipment that is to be re-purposed as part of this upgrade.

The amplifier is a Rolls RA170 and the ceiling mounted speakers are JBL SP6C.

27 Enclosure 1 In the SOW, section 2.3 mentions CAD, is VISIO/PDF format acceptable for line drawings/final deliverables?

Yes, VISIO/PDF format is acceptable for the line drawings/final deliverable.

28 Enclosure 1 In the SOW, section 2.3 mentions integration of GFE codec, please confirm that there is no GFE codec to be integrated for this AV upgrade?

There is an audio amplifier Rolls RA170 that is required to power the JBL SP6C ceiling mounted speakers.

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