Questons_and_Answers_Cable_and_WiFi.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Where is pick up point for “feed” to COX? (This regards “KPEN” base channel.

A: Will need to inquire with Cox Communication

2. Do you have a channel line up?

A: Yes

3. Can you provide a diagram of all buildings?

A: Yes

4. Buildings?

A: H-200 H-135 (near Lake O’Neill) H-136 (near Lake O’Neill) 13 Area Clinic 2 Trailers (near Lake O’Neill) H-200T and H-2001T H-96 Barracks (near Lake O’Neill)

5. Is installed cable owned by COX?

A: Yes.

6. Does scope of contract include equipment?

A: Yes

7. Are access points connected to public WIFI?

A: Yes

8. Are servers owned by Government?

A: No

9. Are receivers owned by Government?

A: No, by COX

10. Are affected TVs analog or digital?

A: Combined

11. Do you have a firewall?

A: Yes

12. Please specify by building TV outlet count.

A: H-200 H-135 (near Lake O’Neill)-3 H-136 (near Lake O’Neill)-3 13 Area Clinic-1 2 Trailers (near Lake O’Neill) H-200T and H-2001T-4 H-96 Barracks (near Lake O’Neill)-12

13. How many access points per building, both private WIFI and public WIFI?

A: H-200-55 H-135 (near Lake O’Neill)-5 H-136 (near Lake O’Neill)-5 2 Trailers (near Lake O’Neill) H-200T and H-2001T-4

14. What is total # of TVs per building?

A: A: H-200 H-135 (near Lake O’Neill)-3 H-136 (near Lake O’Neill)-3 13 Area Clinic-1 2 Trailers (near Lake O’Neill) H-200T and H-2001T-4 H-96 Barracks (near Lake O’Neill)-12

15. How many ADNs (Area Distribution Nodes) between H-200 and H-135?

A: Will need to inquire with Cox Communication

16. Which 802.11 Standard of Wi-Fi is to be deployed, Syndetix Recommends the AC standard, and at a minimum the N standard?

A: 802.11ac — 802.11ac builds upon previous 802.11 standards, particularly the 802.11n standard, to deliver data rates of 433Mbps per spatial stream, or 1.3Gbps in a three-antenna (three stream) design. The 802.11ac specification operates only in the 5 GHz frequency range and features support for wider channels (80MHz and 160MHz) and beamforming capabilities by default to help achieve its higher wireless speeds < Caution-https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/8/802_11ac.html >

17. Are we to assume POE Switching is to be provided as part of the response by the contractor, as the service requested is for guest wireless and should remain Unattached/Discreet to the Government Network?

A: Yes

18. Does the Government wish to procure the equipment on as a capitol expense or as an MRC (monthly recurring charge)?

A: No

19. Is the connectivity to be provide by the contractor as part of the installation services?

A: Yes

20. Does the Government want Cat 6 or Cat 6a Connectivity for the Wireless access points?

A: Cat 6

21. Has there been an active or predictive wireless survey completed and a Heat Map developed? If not should this be included in the price to the Government? If so, can it be shared for pricing and planning purposes?

A: Initial heat map was done over 5 years ago when the facility opened.

22. Are there floor plans available to the contractor prior to award, for pricing and planning?

A: Yes.

https://cpen-vm-spwas/em/Replacement%20NHCP/Forms/AllItems.aspx Additionally, vendors should utilize existing pathways, restore any fire/smoke barriers and replace damaged ceiling tiles. Hilti fire stopping products are the only products utilized in the hospital.

There are infectious control requirements for executing this work that need to be accounted for also.

This is all typical for performing this type of work in a healthcare environment.

23. How Many floors and or telecommunications closets are there in the facility(s)? This will assist with defining the quantity of Switches needed.

A: Four floors with 26 communication closets.

24. Is there a requirement for outdoor coverage and if YES how many of the stated access points will be required for external service?

A: No.

25. As part of the service is the contractor required to provide post installation heatmaps?

A: No

26. Are there any requirements for bandwidth throttling (i.e. each user limited to the amount of bandwidth they can consume)?

A: Wi-Fi with a minimum of 50Mb/s download and 10Mb/s upload.

27. Can the service be cloud based or is the requirement to have a local wireless controller?

A Wireless controller is acceptable.

28. Post install is the contractor required to provide continuous support and maintenance, for the contract period?

A: Yes

29. Are there any special requirements for installation such as tenting and containment?

A: Will have to comply with hospital instructions.