Site Visit Q and A 20200424.pdf

M00263-20-Q-1010 Site Visit Q & A

1. Site Visit

Given the current operational constraints associated with COVID-19, a site visit is not possible. As result, quoters are not able to inspect the site where services are to be performed. However, additional site specific information is provided in this Q &A. Additionally, the RFQ is being extended to allow time for additional Q & A. If required, photos can be provided upon request to assist with any clarifications for the site conditions.

2. Reference: PWS 1.3.3 Question: Can the government please verify if patch cords will be needed? If yes, what lengths will be required?

Answer: Patch cables are not required.

Question: Does the Government desire CAT 6 or CAT 6E cable?

Answer: CAT6

3. Reference: 1.6 Hours of Operations and Location: MCRC Recruiting Station Frederick, MD / Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern.

Question: Will the Contractor be permitted to perform all of the work during the normal business day? If not, please describe the expected working hours.

Answer: Work is to be performed during normal working hours.

4. Reference: PWS 2.2.2.1 Bolt existing rack to floor: "Bolt existing rack to floor.

Racks will be secured to the floor. . ."

Question: What material is the floor in the Suite A MDF room?

Answer: Concrete

Question: Will the Contractor be permitted to drill and apply adhesive during normal business hours?

Answer: Yes with site coordination.

5. Reference: PWS 2.2.2.1 Bolt existing rack to floor: Racks will be … grounded IAW ANSI/TIA/EIA-607 Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications.

Question: Does the MDF contain a suitable Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB) which the Contractor may use to ground the rack?

Answer: There is not an existing TGB.

Question: If no TGB is available, what is the distance to the nearest building ground?

Answer: Ground is located in Electrical Panel marked on floorplan, exact measurement would depend on path selected by vendor.

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6. Reference: PWS 5.3, Government-Furnished Equipment: "The Government will furnish to the contractor a two (2) post rack."

Question: Will the Government provide the make and model of the Government-provided rack?

Answer: It is CPI rack, the model is unknown.

Question: Will the Government-provided rack be empty at the beginning of the project?

Answer: Rack is currently populated approximately 25% with equipment and patch panels. This equipment and panels must remain in service while work is completed. Site can work to accommodate removing equipment, but is limited in the flexibility to do so.

Question: What is the distance between the planned plywood backboard and the

Government-provided rack?

Answer: Approximately 1 ft.

7. Reference: PWS 5.4.1, Contractor Furnished Equipment and Material: ". . .

prescribed spares shall be turned over to the Technical Point of Contact at the completion of the project."

Question: Does the Government require spares for this project? If so, please describe the required spares.

Answer: No spares are anticipated for this project.

8. Reference: PWS 1.3 Scope: "Removal of existing infrastructure after hot cut is complete."

Question: How many cables will the Contractor be required to remove in Suite A and Suite B?

Answer: Approximately 80 cables

9. Reference: General

Question: Does the Government require the Contractor to deliver any patch cords as part of this project? If so, how many and what types / colors are desired?

Answer: No patch cables are required.

10. Reference: PWS 2.1.5: "Install … ladder rack … as directed by BISCI

Standards."

Question: What size ladder rack is required in the MDF?

Answer: 19” wide approximately 2ft. in length

M00263-20-Q-1010 Site Visit Q & A

11. Reference: PWS 2.1.3: "Utilize sloped faceplates for wall terminations in uniform color."

Question: Does the Government desire angled faceplates for this installation or will flat faceplates be suitable?

Answer: Angled faceplates

12. Reference: 1.3 Scope: "Removal of existing infrastructure after hot cut is complete."

Question: Are there existing cables (copper or fiber optic) which are outside the scope of this project, and should remain in service after the project is complete?

Answer: Yes, there is existing copper that will not be removed.