RFC-001 Response.pdf

N7027224Q0020

KEY WEST VOIP SOLUTION

ATTACHMENT J - 8

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

RFC -001_

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: _______________________________________________

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _____________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:_ ANNEX B PROPOSAL EVALUATION FACTORS,

6.1

TITLE: _NCTAMS LANT Base Communications Office (BCO) Key West Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Solution/Plan

QUESTION:

1. Can we get a copy of the NAS Key West OSP infrastructure drawings?

2. Can we get a copy of base/site map with building locations

3. Do you have any challenges with utilizing a wireless solution for connectivity between buildings

4. Want to be provided a bit of clarification on the issue around AT&T owning the OSP.

5. We are really trying to understand the logic behind a 5-day turnaround time on this solicitation. Your Annex B, Proposal Evaluation Factors required detailed information that is impossible to gather without a site survey. A Site Survey was not allowed during the RFI process.

6. We are not concerned about the solicitation not being designated or set-aside for Small Business, but the extremely short turnaround time leads us to believe you have already identified the contractor for the opportunity.

7. Maybe we are misunderstanding what is expected to be submitted by the September 23, 2024. Please provide clarification.

8. Inquiring about the due date of the site survey. Is it to be completed after the finalist is selected or with the initial proposal?

- General Requirement

6.1. This action is to elicit interest in performing a site survey report wherein the vendor shall provide a solution to include all labor, equipment, installation services, and programming required for successful completion of this order. The Vendor shall provide a site survey report that defines a voice over IP solution to provide all users commercial telephony service and highly recommend utilizing the existing ISP and OSP infrastructure.

ANSWER:

1. Paras 3, 4, 9.1: OSP infrastructure is owned/maintained by AT&T, drawings are proprietary. Government infrastructure drawings depict critical infrastructure.

2. Will be provided.

3. Para 3: States “It is highly recommended that the vendor(s) develop the solution using the existing Inside Plant (ISP) infrastructure, and if possible the Outside Plant (OSP) infrastructure, to provide VoIP commercial telephony to support immediate deployment and transition.” As stated, the government highly recommends use of the existing Outside Plant (OSP) but is not opposed to an alternative wireless solution provided it meets Naval Air Station Key West security and Radio Frequency (RF) policy and guidelines.

4. Specific infrastructure belongs to AT&T and the drawings and design are proprietary to AT&T.

5. The short turnaround time is as result of time of receipt to solicit and budget year as an annually appropriated agency. In order to obligate the funds committed for requirement award will need to be executed prior to October 01. The government is not opposed to a site survey, but the vendor is highly encouraged to review the revised RFP and advise if a site survey is still required.

6. The government has every desire to promote competition and the methodology utilized for full and open has been determined based on the complexity of the requirement to influence full and open for the best possible outcome of the needs of the government and to provide equal opportunity to industry.

7. The government is requesting offers to be submitted by September 23, 2024, subject to further discussions based on submissions and determinations as result of responses between initial posting and closing.

8. The site survey report (or equivalent report) will be completed after a finalist has been selected.