QA 70RFP321QEH000006.pdf

70RFP321QEH000006

Questions and Answers:

The following are answers to questions asked in response to RFQ 70RFP321QEH000006.

1. Question (Q): Regarding the OCONUS locations for shipping the Walk Through Metal

Detectors (WTMD), is there a list for reference which (where) they would be? Example, shipping to HI, AK, GU, or PR are all different so getting a list to help identify a fixed price to include shipping cost within the FOB would be extremely helpful. Answer (A): FPS has WTMDs in each of these locations listed above in addition to other locations as indicated in Appendix A (Pg 46 of 79). Specific locations will be provided on Calls issued against the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

2. Q: What is the schedule for deployment (award date, first deliveries, and all other relevant projected objectives and timelines)? A: The RFQ will result in a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) issued IAW FAR Parts 12 and 13.5. The award of the BPA is expected in mid-May 2021. Deliveries are dependent on the award on Calls issued against the BPA.

Deliveries of WTMD shall be IAW Section XXI – Method of Shipment (pg 40 of 79).

3. Q: When is the acceptance of the CoCs due from Appendix F. A: Information shall be submitted with the vendor’s quote.

4. Q: When does the current Contract end? A: The current contract ends on May 22, 2021.

5. Q: Pg 29 of 79. Section III.A.1 – Technical Requirements (Weapons Detection). What are the locations and orientations required specifically or can this be defined by the supplier? A:

Requirement states that at a minimum, items listed in question #2, singly and in any multi-weapon combination and disassembled and concealed anywhere on the body in any orientation at normal walk-through speeds, at all walking positions through archway, and with any gait at minimum detection rate of 95%.

6. Q: Pg 29 of 79. Section III.A.2. What material, size, location, orientation and brand should be tested? A: All metals, sizes, location, orientation, and brands of Guns listed in Appendix B;

Bladed weapons, and any other metal-based weapons and objects known to industry to a minimum level of the listed razor blade of typical material and size.

7. Q: Pg 29 of 79. Section III.A.2. What is the material requirement for the knife? A: All metals known to industry.

8. Q: Pg 29 of 79. Section III.A.6. What is the funding mechanism and time interval for delivering these possible enhancements? A: To be determined by FPS and Contractor if or when the requirement is required.

9. Q: Pg 29 of 79. Section III.A.6. Is the cost associated with doing this need to be covered in this bid? A: The cost of the development of the accessory and/or development of the necessary system software will not be covered in this bid. FPS will provide additional funding for the purchase of said accessory if it decides to acquire the capability.

10. Q: Pg 31 of 79. Section X.B – Controls (Security Controls). Are external cables considered sensitive components pursuant to item “i”? A: No. External cables (such as power cords) shall be configured in such a manner that they are able to be affixed or protected by standard means (cable covers, mechanical attachment, etc.) out of the transit path.

11. Q: Pg 36 of 79. Section VIII.B – Safety (Electrical Safety). Is IEC 61010 an acceptable safety certification in place of UL 1950? A: No

12. Q: Pg 39 of 79. Section XIX – De-installation and Removal of Existing Equipment. Will

DHS provide a list of approved third parties for De-Install and resell? A: The contractor may refer to the Federal Management Regulation, Subchapter B, Part 102.39 for information.

13. Q: Pg 43 of 79. Section XXIV – Training. Is online training acceptable in addition to in-person training? A: No. The availability of on-line training is not a substitute to the required in-person training as outlined in this section.

14. Q: Pg 43 of 79. Section XXV - Unit Identification and Inventory Control. Is it acceptable to replace Sunflower Asset Management Software System (SAMS) with a different asset tracking software? If not, does this restrict the level of competition to one bidder? A: No.

SAMS is an FPS system. FPS is only asking Contractor to provide requested nomenclature information for each machine for tracking in SAMS.

15. Q: Pg 44 of 79. Section XXVII – Contract Deliverables and Section XXVII – Service

Delivery Summary (SDS). What format is required for the deliverables? A: Excel, WORD, or PDF are acceptable formats.

16. Q: Pg 30 of 79. Section VI – Bad-Scan Limit / Reset. Would FPS consider elimination the following specification? “WTMD must be reset by the visitor passing back through the WTMD portal or by the operator using a manual reset button accessible only to the operator.”

A: A means to reset the WTMD if there is a malfunction in the screening process needs to be provided. A process means (passage transit) or a manual means (secured push button) are two possible options. If offerors have an alternative means they should identify the means for consideration.

17. Q: Pg 31 of 79. Section XI.A – Controls (Operator Controls). Would FPS consider elimination the following specification? “Access to operator controls must require a key or an electronically read card. Operator controls must include a Power On/Off switch and a detector fault reset button. WTMD should offer a power switch option within 3 feet of the floor. A: A means to secure to operator controls is a requirement, access to operator controls cannot be readily accessible. A means to “turn off” the WTMD without special equipment (ladder) is a requirement as access to physical plug locations may not always be accessible to the operators.

18. Q: Pg 32 of 79. Section XI.A – Alarm Indicators / Display (Detection) Would FPS consider elimination the following specification? “The visual alarm must be a flashing (three to five Hz)? A: A visual alarm indicating light on the sterile side of the WTMD is a requirement. If the offerors visual indicator is of a different color frequency, they should indicate this in their submission.