Clarifications_for_RFQ1240873_PBX_Phone_System_Upgrade_answers.docx

Clarifications for RFQ1240873 PBX Phone System Upgrade Part 1

1. Are all station cables for phone installation in place or does contractor need to account for cable pulls? If we need to run cable, please provide specifics on length and termination blocks etc.

Answer: All phone station cables are in place.

2. Are POE data switches being provided as GFE? POE switches will be required to power the IP Phones.

Answer: POE data switches are not being provided as GFE. Vendor will need to provide POE switches (must be on approved hardware list https://www.niap-ccevs.org ) or power insertion devices.

3. As two servers are being called out, can you please verify that there are two separate installation locations?

Answer: Both servers will be installed on the Self Defense Test Ship for redundancy. Different physical rooms on the same local network.

4. We are assuming we will tie the NEC telephone switch into the IVN (Integrated Voice Network) switch for interface with 1MC. If this is correct, what is the signal interface into the IVN, and if not, what is the signal interface for the 1MC?

Answer: The requirement to tie into the 1MC will be removed for the time being.

5. Is there 12 U of existing 4 post rack space on the ship?

Answer: Yes

6. Is there room to add a 4 post rack on the ship?

Answer: No. But we have lot’s of rack space available. For your bid, do not include racks.

7. Will the on-ship phones require mounted phone enclosures? If so, how many? Also, will the contractor be required to mount the enclosures inside the ship?

Answer: No

8. Will the on-ship phones require mounted phone enclosures? If so, how many? Also, will the contractor be required to mount the enclosures inside the ship?

Answer: No

9. Is there wall field space on the ship to terminate analog stations?

Answer: The analog phones are already terminated to a wall mounted box, which then runs cables to the rack with the 50 position Rj-21X connectors on them. You can either use the connectors or re-terminate as needed. There is limited additional wall space.

10. What type of termination is needed for analog stations 110, 66, or wire wrap?

Answer: The analog phones are already terminated to a wall mounted box, which then runs cables to the rack with the 50 position Rj-21X connectors on them. You can either use the connectors or re-terminate as needed.

11. Will there be an on-shore component to the system that will require equipment to be installed in land based facilities?

Answer: Yes, but the shore site and ship are connected via an Ethernet network. No analog phones will be used on the shore site. IP phones will be used on the shore site. Analog gateway will be required at the shore site.

12. The requirements ask for POTs trunking only. Does the government require system to be provisioned for T1 trunking for future use?

Answer: Not at this time.

13. What level of training is the government requiring and for how many personnel?

Answer: Training for 4 personnel for end-user & mx/admin. On site at Port Hueneme, CA. Likely can be provided upon completion of the installation.