N6809422R6013 Questions_and_Answers_Cable_and_WiFi.docx

SOLICITATION N6809422P6013

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Can the government please advise how many cable outlets are required for each building?

Ans: 200 outlets

2. Per the CLIN table CLIN 0003 H-135 AND H-136 WI-FI SERVICES, can the government confirm if WiFi is required for all buildings as the CLIN table doesn’t reflect Wifi for all buildings?

Ans: Yes, Wi-Fi is required for bldg. H-135 and H-136

3. Would the Government please consider a 5-business day extension for quote and proposal submission?

Ans: Yes. The solicitation has been extended

4. Please clarify the Solicitation # (N6809420R6024 or N6809422R6013)?

Ans: The solicitation number is N6809422R6013

5. Are these services currently being provided?

Ans: Yes

6. What firm is the outgoing provider, if any?

Ans: Blue Peter is the holder of the contract however, service is provided by COX.

7. Who is the current Internet Service Provider (ISP)? If multiple providers for differing locations, please identify by location.

Ans: Cox Communication is the ISP

8. What is the Telecom DEMARC location (physical address, building #, and room number)?

Ans: Telecom DEMARC is located at 200 Mercy Circle Rd, Camp Pendleton CA 92055

9. Who owns the equipment post installation?

Ans: The equipment is owned by COX

10. Can the government please provide/update the maps/floor plans to show exact coverage areas desired for cabling purposes?

Ans: No current map is available however, floor plan will be available

11. Can we co-locate our equipment in the main demarc facility (MDF), intermediate demarc facility (IDF), and telephone rooms (TRs)?

Ans: This area is not a building

12. Is space available in all risers between floors in all buildings?

Ans: Yes

13. Is sufficient space available in cable ways and trays for cable distribution (if needed) throughout the buildings and between floors?

Ans: Yes, space is available

14. Will containment (HEPA) carts be required in any areas?

Ans: Yes, if working in a patient care area in the facility

15. Is there Government-provided fiber interconnect available from the intermediate demarc facility (IDF) to serviced buildings?

Ans: Yes

16. Is there Government-provided fiber or copper interconnectivity between the buildings?

Ans: No

17. Where is the main computer room located (room number) in each building?

Ans: There is only 1 computer room located at 200 Mercy circle Bldg H200 RM 2493

18. Where is the main demarc facility (MDF) located (room number) in each building?

Ans: This is located outside the main hospital across from the loading dock. No room # available

19. What are the room numbers of the intermediate demarc facilities (IDF) and telephone rooms (TRs) in each building and on each floor?

Ans: There are 1 DEMARC location however, each location has a communication closet.

20. Is electrical power available in the main demarc facility (MDF), intermediate demarc facility (IDF), and telephone rooms (TRs)?

Ans: Yes

21. Can Contractor perform uninterrupted work during normal business hours?

Ans: Yes, as long as work being perform doesn’t interfere with patient care.

22. How are you receiving TV services?

Ans: COX Communication is providing TV services

23. Do they have a headend on site?

Ans: No. Headend are brought in from the street

24. Will we be able to have access to install a mount on the roof? Or is there something up there already?

Ans: Yes

25. Will we have access to existing wiring?

Ans: Yes

26. Is there fiber available for use?

Ans: Yes

27. Do the TV’s have to connect to the hospital beds?

Ans: Yes

28. Who owns all the existing equipment and providing the Wi-Fi?

Ans: COX Communication is the service provider. They own the access point and cable boxes

29. How many com rooms are there?

30. Do we have permission to install equipment in a rack in the data center?

Ans: Yes