ESS Installation Great Lakes_QA_with Responses.xlsx

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Electronic Security System Installation at NCISRA Great Lakes Federal contract opportunity
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N6328524T0024
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Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command

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This document contains a set of Questions and Answers related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Electronic Security System (ESS) Installation at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service Resident Agency (NCISRA) Great Lakes. The RFQ is for the installation of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System (ACS) at the approximately 9,500 square foot NCISRA Great Lakes office space. The key details include:

The existing facility is a pre-WWII building with mainly office use and concrete/brick walls. The government will provide some conduit, but the contractor may need to drill through walls in some areas. The access control system will use swipe cards, not PIV or CAC cards. There is no incumbent contractor, and this is a new requirement. The government will award to the lowest technically acceptable quote. Allowances for progress payments and substitutions of "or equal" equipment are provided. The Statement of Work lists the required equipment to be installed.

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NCIS SOLICITATION Q&A
Name: ESS Installation NCISRA Great Lakes
RFQ#:N63285-24-T-0024
DUE DATE:6-Sep-24
QUESTIONPWS/SOW/RFQ REFERENCEACQUISTIONS / TECHNICALRESPONSE
Q1How I can obtain the bid documents for the Security System Installation at NCISRA Great Lakes bid?GeneralAcquisitionsPlease see attachments.
Q2How old is the facility?GeneralTechnicalBuilding predates WWII
Q3Is the use of this facility mainly office use?GeneralTechnicalYes, mainly office
Q4How much square footage is in the facility?GeneralTechnicalSee attached floor plan
Q5How stable is the power?GeneralTechnicalStable
Q6Is there a dropped ceiling in all areas of installation?GeneralTechnicalYes
Q7What type of walls are in the perimeter areas?GeneralTechnicalPerimeter walls are concrete/brick
Q8What type of walls is inside the offices?GeneralTechnicalMain sectional walls are concrete/cinder blocks and metal frame with drywall.
Q9Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?GeneralTechnicalSome will require drill. Most will be provided with conduit.
Q10Do we need to use conduit? If yes, what do you estimate the total conduit footage will be?GeneralTechnicalConduit will be provided for the most wire runs.
Q11Are the door frames metal and concrete filled?GeneralSome are concrete filled and some are metal frame with drywall.
Q12Will the deadline for the solicitation be extended?RFQ, Page 3AcquisitionsAn extension will be considered closer to the deadline.
Q13Can you please provide drawings showing floor plans of the facility, including the locations of all system components/peripherals to be installed?GeneralTechnicalSee attached floor plan and the SOW for the component requirements.
Q14Can you provide the name of the existing access control system?GeneralTechnicalUnknown
Q15What are the part number of the existing card readers?GeneralTechnicalUnknown
Q16How many readers are to be installed in double exit doors?GeneralTechnicalThere is no double exit door within NCIS space. The elevator lobby space adjacent to Room 206 is not part of NCIS space.
Q17How many readers are to be installed in double doors?GeneralTechnicalSee Q16.
Q18What type of locksets is there in your doors?GeneralTechnicalUnknown. Each door is identified with the type of access control and the keylocks are not responsible by the ESS vendor. Keylocks are included as reference only.
Q19Related to FICAM Policy, does your agency need to authenticate the CAK besides the CHUID or FASCN from the PIV or CAC Card?GeneralTechnicalNo. The access card is not PIV or CAC but simple swipe card.
Q20Related to FICAM Policy, the fact the authentication of the PIV or CAC card can present major delay upon presenting the card to the readers, especially in areas such as the main entrances; what is the maximum allowable time expected to authenticate both CAK and CHUID? Is it 3 seconds or less?GeneralTechnicalSee Q19.
Q21Related to FICAM Policy, does the contractor have to be certified as a HSPD-12 by GSA approved vendor?GeneralTechnicalSee Q19.
Q22Related to FICAM Policy, does the contractor have to provide certified Security ICAM Engineers as recommended by GSA?GeneralTechnicalSee Q19.
Q23Related to FICAM Policy, does the PACS system should be in full FIPS 201-2 compliance?GeneralTechnicalSee Q19.
Q24Since PACS Systems are now considered part of the IT infrastructure, does the proposed PACS System have to comply with FISMA, RMF and/or the Federal Energy Management Laws and Requirements?GeneralTechnicalSee Q19.
Q25What is the manufacturer of the existing intrusion detection system?GeneralTechnicalUnknown
Q26Based on the SOW, is there is a need for an intrusion detection system (IDS)? If yes, can you tell us how IDS points are to be installed?GeneralTechnicalIDS is required. BMS (Balance Magnetic Sensor) is usually attached to the top of the door and door frame to sense the door movement; Motion sensor is usually installed on the ceiling tiles to pick up any intrusions.
Q27Do you currently have existing IDS Sensors in your doors? Please specify which doors.GeneralTechnicalThe BMS requirements are specifically identified for each door per SOW.
Q28Will the government please clarify if there is an incumbent providing service on this contract or is this level of effort a new need?GeneralAcquisitionsThere is no incumbent. This is a new requirement.
Q29If there is an incumbent, can the government please provide the most recent contract award number & contract value?GeneralAcquisitionsSee Q28.
Q30Are Scaled Drawings available, if so please post.GeneralTechnicalNo. Scaled Drawings are not available.
Q31Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?GeneralTechnicalCeilings are suspended.
Q32Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?GeneralTechnicalCurrently the space is being renovated. There are plans for cable trays.
Q33Can Existing Wiring be utilized?GeneralTechnicalYes, if existing wire is properly identified and working condition, you can utilize existing wire.
Q34Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required?GeneralTechnicalUPS is required for 24 hrs for both ACS and IDS systems. The vendor is responsible to provide the power requirement
Q35Are “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed?GeneralTechnicalYes.
Q36Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable?GeneralTechnicalYes.
Q37Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Govt't?GeneralTechnicalThe vendor must coordinate with the PWD PM for the after-hours work approval, if it is allowed.
Q38What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any)GeneralTechnicalN/A
Q39Please provide a list of equipment to be installedStatement of WorkTechnicalSOW lists the equipment to be installed and if not listed, the vendor is responsible to include the necessary equipment in order for the IDS and ACS systems work properly as intended.
Q40Are there pipe chases between floors?GeneralTechnicalUnknown
Q41What is the range of the budget for this project, and is it already appropriated?GeneralAcquisitionsThis opportunity will be awarded to the lowest quoter determiend to be technically acceptable. Please submit your best terms from a price and technical standpoint as your initial quote.
Q42Because of the high cost of the parts can we bill when parts arrive on site, or in the alternative are progress payments allowed?GeneralAcquisitionsPlease see Clause 252.232-7006 for payment instructions.
Q43How many feet of new wire will have to be run?GeneralTechnicalYou are responsible to measure the requirements.
Q44What kind of cipher lock and quantities are required e.g. X-10Statement of WorkTechnicalSOW specifically calles out the CDX-10 requirements.
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