RTQ_03956_Clocks.docx

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Solicitation Number: SB1341-11-RQ-0532

SITEWIDE PURCHASE OF MASTER CLOCKS AND SECONDARY CLOCKS

RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS for Solicitation Number: SB1341-11-RQ-0532 QUESTION 1: Could you provide more details on your system that I am to interact with? Model numbers and such for the existing system would help at a minimum.

ANSWER: Attached is a list of salient features for the clocks QUESTION 2: Can I submit a GSA quote?

ANSWER: Yes, you may submit the quote under GSA.

QUESTION 3: What is the voltage of the master clocks, the number of wires, the type of synchronization, the size of the NIST logo, a scaled image of the logo at a minimum?

ANSWER: Size of Logo – 2 ¾” W x 1” H, Black (NIST lettering – Only).

Attached is a list of salient features for the clocks and image of the NIST logo.

QUESTION 4: Approx Sq Ft of Facility to cover for antenna configuration. Can it be external (roof mounted)?

ANSWER: For further reference, please find attached the salient features of the clocks.

QUESTION 5: Can the clocks be Battery (5 Year Battery Life) or must they be electric?

ANSWER: The clock must be electric and the battery requirement is a rechargeable 15 minute battery back-up for the clock memory.

QUESTION 6: What synchronous configuration is that unit being order as? 3 wire synchronous, 2 wire synchronous, 4 wire synchronous? Etc.

ANSWER: Attached is a list of salient features for the clocks

QUESTION 7: a) List of Items, Schedule of Requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference, Bill of Materials required; b) Soft Copy of the Tender Document through email; c) Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender; d) Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines; e) Estimated Budget for this Purchase; f) Any Extension of Bidding Deadline?; g) Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?

ANSWER: Please see below link. https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e4bf739713e2c7ffebef6f7ccfd67265&tab=core&_cview=0

ATTACHMENT: Salient Features and Scan of NIST Logo.