26-SIMACQ-E30-0034_Questions and Answers_V1_10212026.pdf

1. What measurable standards will determine acceptable cellular coverage, such as minimum signal strength, signal quality, data speed, call reliability, and percentage of floor area covered?

Answer: Cellular coverage and minimum signal strength threshold should satisfy the approximate square footage size stated in the answers for question 2. Needs to support at minimum 4G and 5G on Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T. Should be able to send/receive calls and text messages and browse internet/streaming services and access apps.

2. Is an onsite RF survey available before quotes are due? If not, can the Government provide existing equipment details, antenna locations, cable routes, floor plans, photographs, and available signal measurements?

Answer: No site surveys or drawings are being provided. The following information details are provided -

Approximate square footage: Bldg. 522 – 2 Floors, approx. 12,200 SF each, 24,400 SF total Bldg. 523 – 1 Floor, approx. 12,100 SF.

Existing Repeater Systems: Bldg. 522 uses a NODE A; Bldgs. 523 uses SureCall Force5.

Specific acceptance criteria or RF coverage performance requirements that the completed system must meet: Require sufficient 4G/5G signal to provide consistent and reliable voice and data service for the following Cellular carriers. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and support all other carrier services.

Are Buildings 522 and 523 physically connected or otherwise connected by an existing pathway suitable for fiber: Buildings are not physically connected. There are existing Single-Mode fiber strands available between buildings 522 and 523.

3. Is the required solution expected to be a commercial wideband repeater, an industrial signal booster, or a carrier-approved distributed antenna system?

Answer: The solution needs to support cellular services provided by multiple commercial carriers (i.e. T Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, etc.). Needs to be a carrier-approved distributed antenna system (DAS).

4. Who is responsible for obtaining required consent or coordination from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and any other wireless carriers?

Answer: Vendor is responsible for obtaining required consent and coordination from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and any other wireless carrier.

5. Does the 30-calendar-day delivery requirement mean the complete system must be installed, tested, and accepted within 30 days after award?

Answer: 30-calendar-day delivery means the vendor needs to start performance on the installation and removal of repeaters after receipt of award.

6. If an offeror has no relevant corporate past-performance record, will it receive a neutral rating? May the experience of the proposed installation subcontractor be considered?

Answer: The vendor who receives the award is responsible for all the requirements needs. No subcontractors are part of this requirement.

7. Is a current SPRS NIST assessment or CMMC status required for award under this solicitation?

Answer: NIST assessment is applicable to this requirement, however CMMC is not.

8. What wind-speed or structural standard must the nonpenetrating rooftop mounts satisfy?

Answer: Because the buildings are in an area where hurricane force winds are probable, then the structural standard must be resilient against hurricane force winds. Local wind loads are 120-130 MPH.

9. Do you happen to have a fire marshal copy or any floor plans for these buildings 522 and 523 to assist us in our design and price for our RFQ response?

Answer: No floor plans or pictures available.

10. Anticipated maximum number of smartphone / tablet users at any given time at these two locations for our planning purposes?

Answer: Max up to 300 users.

11. Can you describe in more detail about the cellular repeater equipment we’ll be expected to ‘disassemble and recycle’, is it located on roof?, what are the names of some of labels on the existing equipment? I understand the existing equipment is non-operational, but is the existing equipment already powered down? Or will we be required to coordinate with TPOC to work in a maintenance window to remove your existing equipment?

Answer: Existing Repeater Systems: Bldg. 522 uses a NODE A; Bldgs. 523 uses SureCall Force5. One pennant antenna mounted on non-penetrating pedestal on each roof. Roof access via stairwell. Bldg. 522 has 8 repeater domes and Bldg. 523 has 6 repeater domes. Existing equipment is operational and powered on. TPOC coordination will be required.

12. Are historical fiber signal mappings, line diagrams, or physical cable routing layouts available for the current legacy configurations in Buildings 522 and 523 to help map out demolition of existing equipment?

Answer: No

13. When Vendor removes the existing legacy antennas, amplifiers, and cabling, what are the Government's explicit expectations regarding patching, sealing, or cosmetic repainting of the interior drywall and exterior cinder blocks?

Answer: Patching and sealing should prevent weather from intruding and compromising the building structure, match texture and color, and not impede the performance of cellular repeater hardware such as cabling, etc.

14. Section 3.2 notes the contractor may install a single centralized system and run fiber between Buildings 522 and 523. Is there an existing underground conduit or an overhead interstitial pathway available between these facilities, or must the contractor figure in trenching, civil boring, or external aerial cable construction?

Answer: Buildings are not physically connected. There are existing Single-Mode fiber strands available between buildings 522 and 523.

15. Are there designated cable entry penetration points on the stucco/cinder block exterior walls of Buildings 522 and 523, and are there specific architectural sealing restrictions or specialized firestopping compounds required by local base facility managers?

Answer: Existing penetrations should be reused as much as possible. Need to make sure penetrations to the building do not compromise the structural integrity of the building. I believe criteria for building or repairing government infrastructure falls under Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) under MIL STD 3007. New penetrations are highly discouraged and will require prior approval.

16. To properly engineer the non-penetrating ballast systems to withstand hurricane-force wind gusts, can the Government provide the maximum structural weight-bearing load parameters (lbs/ft²) allowed for the roof structures of Buildings 522 and 523?

Answer: No weight-bearing load parameters available. Current system is weighted down with cinder blocks.

17. Are dedicated, localized AC power outlets already available from your existing equipment at the proposed indoor deployment nodes for the new amplifiers, or must the contractor incorporate primary electrical drop configurations into the price?

Answer: Yes, existing AC power connections are available in the currently installed locations.

18. Escort Clearances: Section 5.1 states there are no security clearance requirements, and Section 6 templates base access via DBIDS. Will technicians require continuous physical government escorts to access interiors, data closets, or rooftops, and will this impact or shorten the active 0700-1600 daily work hours?

Answer: If the company selected to do the work can submit visit requests via DISS JVS, then they will not require escorts. They will be given badges that will grant them access to specific buildings where the work is done. They will be briefed on detachment security policies prior to conducting work. If they cannot submit a visit request via DISS JVS, then they will be always escorted. The 0700-1600 Mon-Fri will remain regardless of escorted or un-escorted access.

19. Material Laydown Yard: Is there a secure onsite storage area, container zone, or staging footprint available near Buildings 522 and 523 for the contractor to house incoming components, ballast blocks, and staging tools during the project window?

Answer: Nothing specifically designated, but location for short-term staging can be provided in our parking lot. If this is a requirement for the vendor, they will be required to provide their own secure storage solution.

20. Is there a work elevator in building 522 and 523 to use to stage equipment and for contractor access? Or is access to floors by stairwell only?

Answer:

- Building 522: No elevators. Roof top access is via stairwell.

- Building 523: No elevators. Roof top access is via stairwell.

21. What are the estimated floor to ceiling heights of building 522 and 523?

Answer:

Estimated true floor to ceiling height for each floor of Building 522 and 523 is roughly 12-15 ft high. False drop-ceiling height between 8-10 ft high.

22. Are the ceilings painted concrete? Or are the ceilings drop ceilings? With ample room to work above the finished ceiling material?

Answer: False ceiling tiles that cover concrete painted true ceiling. Above drop ceiling height between 2-4 ft depending on location.

23. Regarding the post-installation functional test with the TPOC, does the Government have a baseline RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) value or minimum data throughput metric required to officially define "reliable rebroadcast services" and achieve final system acceptance?

Answer: None at this time.

24. SOW §3.3 requires “sufficient” 4G and 5G signal with “consistent and reliable” service, and §3.4 requires a test that demonstrates the system is “fully operational.” What minimum signal level (for example, in dBm) and what test method will the Government use to determine that the system passes?

Answer: Required to exceed industry minimum thresholds for cell signal strength. - 89dBm or better. Testing will be conducted using our portable handheld cellular devices.

25. SOW §3.1 requires removal of two existing repeater systems, and the SAM.gov listing states that no drawings are available. Can the Government provide a list of the existing equipment, where each system is located (roof or interior), the cable routes, and any available photos?

Answer: Existing Repeater Systems: Bldg. 522 uses a NODE A; Bldgs. 523 uses SureCall Force5. One pennant antenna mounted on non-penetrating pedestal on each roof. Roof access via stairwell. Bldg. 522 has 8 repeater domes and Bldg. 523 has 6 repeater domes. No photos, no drawings. Items located in accessible areas.

26. SOW §6 addresses building access only. Will the Government furnish power at the equipment locations, roof access, and cable and fiber pathways, including between Buildings 522 and 523 (SOW §3.2)? If not, please confirm these are the Contractor’s responsibility.

Answer: Power is available in the current installation locations. Roof access via stairwell. Available existing single-mode fiber strands between 522 and 523 (existing system does not utilize fiber and is not connected between buildings). Any else is the contractor’s responsibility.

27. Existing Equipment & Pathway Infrastructure

• Existing Equipment Details: What are the make, model, and capacity of the existing legacy repeater systems to be removed? See answer to question 25.

• Component Locations: Where are the primary donor antennas, internal distribution antennas, and main booster/amplifier units currently located within Buildings 522 and 523? See answer to question 25.

• Pathway Reuse: Can the existing coaxial cabling, conduit runs, and cable pathways be reused for the new installation, or is all-new cabling required? Cable needs to be replaced; existing pathways can be re-used.

28. Rooftop & Structural Specifications

• Roof Construction & Access: What are the roof membrane type, roof height, and physical access methods (e.g., roof hatch, exterior ladder) for Buildings 522 and 523?Flat roof with stairwell access. Both buildings are standard 2-story height.

• Wind-Load Standard: Is there a specific numerical wind-load requirement (e.g., MPH or PSF rating) for the non-penetrating ballast mounts beyond the requirement to withstand hurricane-force wind gusts? Local wind loads are 120-130 MPH.

29. Frequency Bands & Carrier Requirements: Are standard FCC-certified commercial multi-carrier boosters sufficient, or is native 5G coverage on C-band (n77) and/or T-Mobile Ultra Capacity (n41) explicitly required?

Answer: Required to exceed industry minimum thresholds for cell signal strength on AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. -89dBm or better.

30. Coverage Standards & Functional Testing

• Coverage Scope: Does "all covered spaces in Buildings 522 and 523" include mechanical rooms, stairwells, basements, and restrooms?

Answer: Yes, excluding basement.

• Performance Thresholds: What specific signal threshold (e.g., RSRP in dBm) or coverage percentage will be used during the post-installation functional test with the TPOC to determine final acceptance?

31. Power Availability & Electrical Work

• Power Supply: Is dedicated AC electrical power (120V) currently available at the proposed donor and coverage equipment locations, or will circuit installation be required by the contractor?

Answer: Power is available in the current installation locations.

32. Delivery, Storage & Performance Timeline

• 30-Day Period of Performance: Does the 30-calendar-day period of performance represent the total timeframe from award to final testing and acceptance?

Answer: See answer to question 5.

• Staging & Storage: Should equipment ship to Building 559 or directly to Buildings 522/523? Is secure on-site staging/storage available for materials prior to installation?

Answer: Can be shipped to 559. Short-term staging can be provided in our parking lot. If secure storage is required, the vendor will be required to provide their own secure storage solution.

33. Equipment Labeling (IUID)

• IUID Marking: Does DFARS 252.211-7003 require Item Unique Identification (IUID) machine-readable tagging for hardware units exceeding $5,000 in acquisition cost under this contract?

Answer: Any individual item that is valued over $5K will need a tag.

34. Has the previous solicitation been cancelled or superseded by the new solicitation?

Answer: Previous solicitation N6339426Q4056 is canceled and superseded by the new solicitation N6339427Q4002.

35. Are there any other significant technical, administrative, or evaluation changes that offerors should pay particular attention to?

Answer: All quotes should be based on content of solicitation and SOW.

36. Will all interested offerors, including those who submitted quotations previously, need to submit a new quotation?

Answer: Yes

37. Are there any specific areas of the revised requirements that the Government would like offerors to address more clearly in their technical submissions?

Answer: All quotes should be based on content of solicitation and SOW.

38. Existing system as-builts and design files

Please provide the original as-built drawings and any existing system design files for both buildings. Please identify the installed equipment makes/models and the locations of the main units and antennas. These records are needed to evaluate the existing installation and any proposed use of existing infrastructure.

Answer: See answer to question 2.

39. Building plans, roof plans and ceiling heights

Please provide architectural/floor plans for both floors of Building 522 and the single floor of Building 523, together with roof plans and ceiling heights.

Answer: See answers to questions 2, 9 and 21.

40. Site survey and approved photographs

Can a site visit be scheduled before quotations are due? If so, please provide available dates and access instructions. If a visit is not possible, can approved photographs be provided in addition to the requested floor and roof plans?

Answer: See answers to questions 2, 6 and 25.

41. Existing cabling What type of cabling was used in the existing cellular repeater systems? Please provide available cable specifications or identification records.

Answer: See answer to question 27, bullet 3.

42. Interbuilding conduit and reusable pathways Is conduit available between

Buildings 522 and 523? Can existing conduit or cable pathways be reused for the replacement installation?

Answer: See answer to question 27, bullet 3. No existing conduit between 522 and 523.

43. Required 5G bands Will 5G coverage on the bands supported by FCC-certified signal boosters satisfy the requirement, or is coverage on T-Mobile n41 and/or C-band specifically required?

44. Measurable coverage and acceptance criteria What measurable coverage standard will be used during the post-installation functional test, including signal thresholds and the required percentage of the building area covered?

45. Spaces requiring coverage Does "all covered spaces" include stairwells, mechanical rooms and restrooms in both buildings?

Answer: Yes

46. Electrical power and circuits Is electrical power available at the proposed equipment and rooftop-unit locations? Who is responsible for providing any required power circuits?

Answer: Power is available in the current installation locations. Contractor is responsible for any additional power requirements needed for their installation.

47. Equipment receiving and storage Should equipment be shipped to 2089 Tartar Avenue, Building 559, Virginia Beach, VA 23461, as listed in Section F, or directly to Buildings 522 and 523? Is on-site storage available?

Answer: Can be shipped to 559. Short-term staging can be provided in our parking lot. If secure storage is required, the vendor will be required to provide their own secure storage solution.

48. Item unique-identification requirements. The solicitation includes DFARS

252.211-7003. Please clarify which equipment items, if any, must receive unique-ID labeling under this procurement.

See answers to questions 33

49. Site visit: is a site visit available before October 27 so offerors can survey current signal levels, the existing systems, roof access and cable pathways in Buildings 522 and 523? If not, can floor plans or a prior signal survey be provided?

See answers to questions 2, 6 and 25.

50. Existing infrastructure: may existing coax, donor antennas or cable pathways be reused where in good condition, or must all components of the two existing systems be removed and replaced?

Answer: All existing cabling and equipment to be removed and replaced. Existing pathways can be re-used.

51. System design: will the Government accept either two independent repeater systems or one centralized system with fiber between buildings, at the offeror's choice, provided all SOW performance requirements are met?

Answer: Yes, either is acceptable.

52. Roof: please confirm the roof type, any load limits for ballast mounts, roof warranty restrictions, and how roof access is provided.

Answer: Flat roof, stairwell access. Load limits unknown.

53. Carrier approval: is the contractor responsible for obtaining carrier consent or registering the booster with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, or will the Government handle carrier coordination?

Answer: Contractor responsible for obtaining carrier consent and registering the booster with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.

54. Power and network: is 120V power available at the planned equipment locations, and is a network connection available for remote monitoring, or should the system be quoted without remote monitoring?

Answer: Existing 120V power is available in existing installation locations. Remote monitoring not required (or authorized).

55. Schedule: performance starts 30 days after award. Given equipment lead times, what completion period is expected after the start date?

Answer: 30 days.

56. Subcontracting: 5 Cents Capital intends to use a qualified local cellular repeater integrator for installation. Please confirm the subcontractor's lead technician may serve as the on-site lead, with all personnel enrolled in DBIDS.

Answer: The vendor who receives the award is responsible for all the requirements needs. No subcontractors are part of this requirement.

57. NAICS / size: the solicitation uses NAICS 517112 (1,500 employees). Please confirm an offeror that is small under that standard may represent its size for NAICS 517112 in its quote under FAR 52.204-8(d) while it updates its SAM NAICS list.

Answer: If vendors meet the 1,500-employees threshold they must register under the NAICS 517112 if not already to be considered a Small Business.

58. Labor standards: please confirm no Service Contract Act or Davis-Bacon wage determination applies to this requirement.

Answer: Service Contract Act and Davis-Bacon are applicable.

59. Payment: please confirm a single invoice through WAWF after completion and acceptance, and the WAWF document type and routing codes to be used.

Answer: See solicitation Section G Clause 252-232-7006 for WAWF terms.

60. Warranty: is the manufacturer's standard commercial warranty acceptable, or is a minimum warranty period or contractor workmanship warranty required?

Answer: Vendors should provide details of any warranty that is applicable as part of their service and hardware installation.

61. Could you please clarify the socioeconomic set-aside requirement?

Answer: The solicitation is set to 100% Small Set aside under NAICS 517112 Size Standard 1,500-employees.