NB675010-26-01753A01 QnAs.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) record for RFQ NB675010-26-01753 issued by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). The RFQ addresses procurement of CARES equipment, RAN Service, and software subscriptions for installation at NIST's Communications Technology Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado.
The pricing structure spans a base period and two option periods, with CLIN 0001 covering base period CARES, one-time RAN Service, and Year 1 software subscriptions; CLINs 1001 and 1002 covering Option Period 1 with CARES and Year 2 software; and CLINs 2001 and 2002 covering Option Period 2 with CARES and Year 3 software. All deliverables, including equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, testing, and training, must be completed within 90 days of order release. The system must be fully installed and functional within this timeframe, with no partial invoicing permitted before completion. Vendors must provide country of origin data at the manufacturer part number/component level for FAR certification purposes. Installation will occur indoors within NIST's lab chamber with no site acquisition, permitting, or construction required. Vendors must include the AC-DC power converter for the -48V cabinet in their quote. Training comprises half-day sessions separate from the 40 onsite installation hours. The antenna will be located indoors, eliminating outdoor mounting requirements.
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1 RFQ
The Specifications identify CARES as annualized for the base period and two option periods, RAN Service as a one-time requirement, and annual software release subscriptions for the base period and two option periods.
However, the RFQ pricing schedule includes CLIN 0001, CARES CLINs 1001 and 2001, and RAN Service CLINs 1002 and 2002. Please clarify which requirements should be included under each CLIN, including base-period CARES, the one-time RAN Service requirement, and the annual software subscriptions.
CLIN 0001 (Base Period): Include Base Period CARES, the one-time RAN Service, and Year 1 Software Subscriptions Option Period 1 (CLINs 1001 & 1002): Price CARES under 1001, Year 2 Software under 1002 Option Period 2 (CLINs 2001 & 2002): Price CARES under 2001, Year 3 Software under 2002
Specifications / Requirements
Because partial delivery is permitted, please clarify whether the vendor may invoice for separately delivered and accepted equipment and software before completion of installation and training. If not, please identify the invoicing and acceptance milestone applicable to each CLIN.
No, the system need to be installed and functioned under 90 days.
Specifications / Requirements
Volume I requires the country of origin of all manufactured end products quoted. For purposes of the FAR 52.225-6 certification, should country of origin be reported for each manufacturer part number/component or at the RFQ CLIN/end-product level?
Country of Origin data is provided for each manufacturer part number/component.
Specifications / Requirements
Attachment 1 requires delivery to be completed no later than 90 days after release of order. Please confirm whether the 90-day requirement applies only to equipment delivery or to completion of delivery, installation, commissioning, testing, training, and related performance activities.
All.
Specifications / Requirements
Please provide or clarify the missing site and utility information needed for fixed-price installation, including the building/room location, loading-dock availability, equipment and antenna mounting interfaces, anticipated cable distances, power phase, frequency and NEMA receptacle type, and responsibility for any required AC-to-DC power conversion.
All mentioned are parts of Nokia product. Communications Technology Laboratory building is located at NIST-Boulder. Lab chamber is located indoors. Necessary cable distances and connectors/receptacles are included with standard Nokia equipment. Loading dock is available as needed.
Please contact Nokia for more information. See Questions #9 and #11 for antenna information. See question #10 for AC-DC power conversion.
Specifications / Requirements
The Warranty section identifies CARES Bronze with the statement “Within 5 Business days.” Please clarify whether this refers to initial response, technical engagement, repair or return action, onsite arrival, or resolution of the reported issue.
Please refer to Nokia for CARE models required in the Specifications document.
Specifications / Requirements
Please clarify the expected duration of the onsite and virtual training for ten participants and whether the training hours are separate from the 40 onsite hours identified for installation.
They are separate. Training is half day.
Specifications / Requirements
Is site acquisition, permitting or construction required? No. In this phase of the project, it will be installed within NIST's CTL lab.
Specifications / Requirements
Do you have specific site location information that can be shared so site specific hardware, materials & consumables not previously considered can be included in the equipment quote. Are there site-specific photos that can be shared for the outdoor location of the outdoor cabinet. Is there an existing pad for the Nokia outdoor cabinet to be installed?
It will be in NIST's lab transmitting inside our chamber.
Specifications / Requirements
Will NIST provide AC/DC power converter for -48V cabinet or will the vendor need to provide. If vendor is required to provide it will need to be added to quote and will require additional time.
It is to be included in the vendor's quote.
Specifications / Requirements
Will there be a need to install an antenna on a tower if so, how high? The antenna will be located indoors inside NIST's lab chamber.
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