Questions and Answers_Amendment 0003.docx

Questions and Answers (Questions and answers numbers 1-6 can be found in Amendment 0001) Q7. It was stated by one of the individuals (Mr. Lindsey (?)) while conducting the visit that the Genetec system was not FIPS compliant. I have included the GSA FIPS 201 Letter from the FICAM Testing Team AND the VA Technical Reference Model stating the opposite. It should also be noted that the new North West Clinic in San Antonio has a full Genetec system in place.

A7. Genetec is not PACS 13.02, NWHCS is one of the location that will get the new system.

Q8. When the awardee is notified, will the new-in-box materials that were inventoried, signed for and turned over to VA as part of contract # 36C25720Q1335 become available to the awardee?

A8. No

Q9. Can these New in box materials be reviewed for compatibility with the current scope of work as noted within the RFP?

A9. No, new equipment is requested for compatibility and assurance purposes.

Q10. Do all contractors need to be certified by OIT to be authorized to perform on this contract?

A10. No, they will need an approved ERA for it to be connected to the VA network.

Q11. How long will it take OIT to certify contractor to be authorized to perform on this contract?

A11. N/A, OIT doesn’t certify contractors for this requirement, it’s the VA requirement to have an ERA for each system that will connect directly to the VA network. It can take up to 45 business days to get an approved ERA

Q12. Does contractor need to be to be authorized by OIT to perform on this contract prior to award?

A12. No

Q13. How long is the OIT certification for authorization to perform on any contracts once certification is granted good for?

A13. ERA’s are good for one year, that it will need to be re-certified annually

Q14. Please confirm that the quantities listed in the CLIN structure are accurate/correct.

A14. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q15. D.2 Past Performance References: Please confirm that the intent is for the offeror to fill out the requested information on this form.

A15. Yes, the offeror shall fill out the information in D.2.

Q16. D.2 Past Performance References: The supplied form has areas that appear to be requesting information but no input field and other areas have extraneous check boxes overlaid on top of text. Please provide a formatted form with the appropriate fields for data input.

A16. The overlaid boxes have been replaced with spaces for either a checkmark or an 'X'. Please see attached updated form.

Q17. D.3 Subcontracting Plan: The first paragraph includes this statement, ""SUBCONTRACT," as used in 52.219-9, refers to your external company spend, meaning any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a federal government prime contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies or services required for performance of the contract or subcontract." According to this definition, purchase orders to distributors or other entities procuring equipment/materials appear to be classified as subcontracts. Please clarify.

A17. Attachment D.3 is a sample model, however, any model/format is acceptable.

Q18. D.3 Subcontracting Plan: Paragraph 1a requests total value of subcontracts for base year plus 5-year option. Paragraph 2b requests subcontract dollar amounts and percentages to the various socio-economic categories.

A18. Again, Attachment D.3 is a sample model, however, any model/format is acceptable.

Q19. CLIN 0010 requests a quantity of 125 ea. and description is listed as "SMART CABLE - ACCESS CONTROL - 22/6, 22/4, 22/2, 18/4 ALL". Please confirm that the Government requesting 125 boxes of multi-conductor access control cable containing 1,000 feet of cable. If not, please clarify.

A19. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q20. CLIN 0010 requests a quantity of 125 ea. and description is listed as "SMART CABLE - ACCESS CONTROL - 22/6, 22/4, 22/2, 18/4 ALL". Requirement is not clear. Please clarify the required cable specification (plenum, riser, assembly, indoor/outdoor, shielded, etc.)?

A20. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q21. CLIN 0011 and 0011. Please confirm that the Government requesting boxes containing 1,000 feet of cable.

A21. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q22. CLIN 0025. Please clarify the service/work the Contractor needs to perform to meet the "Door Assessments" requirement.

A22. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q23. CLIN 0027. Please provide the specifications for the requested Ceiling Cavity Dust Containment unit. Requirement is not clear.

A23. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q24. Please clarify the difference between CLIN 0028 and CLIN 0035.

A24. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q25. Please clarify the unit of measure for CLIN 0031. Is this hours?

A25. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q26. CLIN 0036. Please clarify the full scope of this requirements.

A26. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q27. CLIN 0016 and 0017 appear to specify two different uTrust TS Government readers but the stated models do not appear to align with those listed on manufacturer data sheets. Please provide the Identiv order numbers so that offerors can make sure they use the correct basis for estimates.

A27. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q28. Will the government provide the name of incumbent contractor?

A28. The answer to this question was provided in amendment 0001 posted on 4/11/23.

Q29. E.2 item d. Please confirm that Subcontracting Plan (Attachment D.3) is not required for small business offerors.

A29. A Subcontracting Plan is required for small business offerors.

Q30. Please define in detail the full scope of CLIN 0038 "5 year premium warranty."

A30. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q31. CLIN 0028. Please clarify the training requirements to satisfy this CLIN.

A31. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q32. CLIN 0029. Please clarify the training requirements to satisfy this CLIN.

A32. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q33. CLIN 0030. Please clarify the intent and content of this CLIN.

A33. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q34. Please clarify the performance specification and content/scope of CLIN 0036 Hardware Replacement.

A34. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q35. Please clarify the performance specification and content/scope of CLIN 0031 Global Services Labor Program.

A35. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q36. Please clarify the unit of measure for CLIN 0031 Global Services Labor Program. Is this hours. If not, please clarify

A36. LIN revisions made via this amendment (0003).

Q37. Does the Liquidated damages only apply to a data breach, or are there additional liquidated damages tied to the contract Period of Performance?

A37. Clause 52.219-16 – Liquidated Damages – Subcontracting Plan is included in the solicitation in section C.