Attachment_2_-_RFI_Questions_and_Answers_(V.3).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) LOG

Project: Video Surveillance Upgrade Solicitation/Contract Number: W25G1V-19-R-0015 Contract Specialist: John Thomas Contracting Officer: Mark Buonomo - Working on obtaining an answer COR: Ashley Haynes

Last Update: 18 MAR 19

RFI # Date Received Question Answer Answered by Remarks

001 2/15/2019 Are Scaled Drawings available? Scaled drawings for some buildings on the Depot are available. Although, they will not be released pre-award for security reasons. Ashley Haynes An installation map has been included in

Amendment 0001 as Attachment 4.

002 2/15/2019 Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?

The solicitation requests cameras be installed in approximately 36 separate buildings/locations. Some cameras are interior some are exterior. Please reference page 16 of the Statement of Work.

Ashley Haynes

003 2/15/2019 Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?

There maybe existing cable trays that could be utilized in some locations. Utilization of existing cable trays would be dependent on the design of the new camera system.

Ashley Haynes

004 2/15/2019 Can Existing Wiring be utilized?

Page 15 of the Statement of Work details the infrastructure requirements.

Paragraph 1.1.13.3 states the contractor shall install CAT6 data cable for any data run under 290 linear feet. Paragraph 1.1.13.4 states The contractor shall install Single Mode Fiber data cable for any data run of 290 linear feet or greater. New wiring is required.

Ashley Haynes

005 2/15/2019 Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required? The solicitation does not request uninterruptable power supplies to be installed Ashley Haynes

006 2/15/2019 Are “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed? The solicitation does not define an equipment list. The equipment proposed must meet the requirements as defined by the Scope of Work. Ashley Haynes

007 2/15/2019 Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable? Plenum wire is acceptable as long as it meets the design criteria and the specification detailed in the Statement of Work. Ashley Haynes

008 2/15/2019 Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Gov’t?

Page 56 of the Statement of Work in paragraph 17 details the hours of work and explains the requirements to request work outside the normal working hours. Ashley Haynes

009 2/15/2019 What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any) The Statement of Work calls for the installation of approximately 58 exterior cameras, their height would be dependent upon the design of the new camera system.

Ashley Haynes

010 2/15/2019 Please provide/post other “Q & A” requests. All requests for information will be posted. Ashley Haynes

011 2/15/2019 Please provide a BILL OF MATERIALS The solicitation calls for a design build contract. A bill of materials is not available pre-design. Ashley Haynes

012 2/20/2019

The SOW does not refer to any specific type of VMS technology, but it only refers to specification only.

As you may know there are low and high-end technologies which can provide the requirements of the SOW, so how is the contractor going to be evaluated?

IAW the solicitation, Section M, Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is considered to be most advantageous offer to the Government, price, technical, and past performance considered.

Mark Buonomo

013 2/20/2019

Will the evaluation provide equal if not greater weight on technical requirement versus lowest price? The inherent risks needed maintenance and longevity of any technology usually correlate with its costs.

IAW the solicitation, Section M, the offeror's technical proposal and past performance, when combined are significantly more important than cost/price. The

Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price offer or to other than the highest technically rated offer.

Mark Buonomo

014 2/20/2019

Is the country of origin of the proposed technology weighed in your evaluation? We understand USA-made technology or that which is FAR-25 compliant fulfills the Buy American Act • Is U.S. made technology relevant to the best offer and more advantageous to the buyer?

No. IAW FAR 25.103(e), the Buy American Statute does not apply to Information Technology Equipment that is a commercial item. As such, the product's country of origin will not be an evaluation factor.

Mark Buonomo

015 2/20/2019 Is the use of these facility mainly for office use?

The solicitation requests cameras be installed in approximately 36 separate buildings/locations. Some locations are office areas, some are warehouses and some are exterior locations such as gates, parking lots and roadways.

Ashley Haynes

016 2/20/2019 How much square footage is the facility? Tobyhanna Army Depot is approximately 1336 acres with approximately 2.4 million square feet of facilities. Ashley Haynes

017 2/20/2019 How stable is the power? Tobyhanna Army Depot power is stable. Ashley Haynes

018 2/20/2019 Is the ceiling a dropped ceiling?

The solicitation requests cameras be installed in approximately 36 separate buildings/locations. Some cameras are interior some are exterior. Please reference page 16 of the Statement of Work.

Ashley Haynes

019 2/20/2019 How high is the ceiling?

The solicitation requests cameras be installed in approximately 36 separate buildings/locations. Some cameras are interior some are exterior. Please reference page 16 of the Statement of Work.

Ashley Haynes

020 2/20/2019 What type of walls are in the perimeter areas?

The solicitation requests cameras be installed in approximately 36 separate buildings/locations. Some cameras are interior some are exterior. Please reference page 16 of the Statement of Work. Most exterior walls are EFIS with a stucco finish

Ashley Haynes

021 2/20/2019 Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?

Some drilling maybe required, although exact camera locations would be dependent upon the design. Ashley Haynes

022 2/20/2019 Can you provide a layout of your facility?

023 2/20/2019 What is the lowest temperature and highest temperature during winter and summer?

Average low temperatures in January is 12 degrees and average high temperatures in July is 78 degrees. Ashley Haynes

024 2/20/2019 Is the existing Command Control (SOC) well ventilated? The existing Command Control is well ventilated. Ashley Haynes

025 2/20/2019 Are you planning to use the existing Command Control (SOC) space for the new CCTV System?

Yes, the existing Command Control Center will be the main viewing station. The SOW describes the requirements for the video wall to be installed. Ashley Haynes

026 2/20/2019 Is there a plan new for a new command control system? There are no plans for a new Command Control System. Ashley Haynes

027 2/20/2019 If yes, how far apart will the new Command Control be from the old command control system? There are no plans for a new Command Control System. Ashley Haynes

028 2/20/2019 Is there a special room with HVAC allocated for the new Servers?

Page 5 of the Statement of Work details the data storage requirements. Paragraph

1.1.10.1 requires the data storage system to be located in the Information

Management Division server room. This server room is specifically designed to house servers.

Ashley Haynes

029 2/20/2019 How many cameras will be installed in the roof of the buildings?

Page 16 of the Statement of Work details the areas where cameras will be installed.

The exact camera placement would be dependent upon the design of the entire system which will be provided though this solicitation.

Ashley Haynes

030 2/20/2019 Do you need 360-degree view in some areas? If so can you specify what areas?

Page 16 of the Statement of Work details the areas where cameras will be installed.

The exact camera placement would be dependent upon the design of the entire system which will be provided though this solicitation.

Ashley Haynes

031 2/20/2019 Do you need Pan/Tilt/Zoom with built in Thermo for some areas?

Page 16 of the Statement of Work details the areas where cameras will be installed.

The exact camera placement and type would be dependent upon the design of the entire system which will be provided though this solicitation.

Ashley Haynes

032 2/20/2019 Is there a parking area to be viewed by any camera? If yes, please specify what type of camera?

Page 16 of the Statement of Work details the areas where cameras will be installed, a number of these cameras will be utilized to view parking areas. The exact camera type would be dependent upon the design of the entire system which will be provided though this solicitation.

Ashley Haynes

033 2/20/2019 Do you think there is a need to install some cameras on poles?

Page 16 of the Statement of Work details the areas where cameras will be installed.

The exact camera placement and type would be dependent upon the design of the entire system which will be provided though this solicitation.

Ashley Haynes

034 2/20/2019 If yes, is there an existing connection to existing conduit to the poles?

Exact camera locations would be dependent upon the design of the camera system which will be provided through this solicitation. Ashley Haynes

035 2/20/2019 Is there a need for video analytics on all proposed cameras?

CLIN number 10 is option 5 of the solicitation which would provide video analytics for the entire system. Ashley Haynes

036 2/20/2019 How much storage is needed for the CCTV Video recording, and the option to add of line storage?

The Statement of Work page 5 calls for a base line of 30 days worth of recordings at 80% storage space utilization. CLIN numbers 6, 7, 8 and 9 are options for increased storage capacity.

Ashley Haynes

037 2/20/2019

Since the CCTV system going to be installed in a VLAN provided by the government, is the Army going to run vulnerability tests after the installation is done? How often will those tests are going to take place?

Can you tell us what is the brand of the software used for testing these IT Ports?

a) The Government will be running vulnerability tests on a regular basis. This may include local scans at Tobyhanna Army depot, as well as scans performed remotely by other Government and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

b) The vendor should clearly define what network protocols and ports are needed for the proposed system to successfully operate, any unneeded network ports and services should be deactivated, in accordance with the DoD program for Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM).

b) The software suite(s) that will be used is primarily Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software that is developed and procured by DoD agencies; however, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software may be a part of such bundles. The majority of the vulnerability tools to be used are released by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DIA) and Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM).

*Note: This is not a “CCTV” system, as named in the question above. These are Internet Protocol (IP) cameras and will be internet-connected to the local area network.

Customer

038 2/20/2019 RMF Certification is a requirement for all Hardware and Software, is that correct?

Yes, Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification is required for the final system solution that is to be deployed. All proposed hardware, software, servers, databases and applications that are incorporated into the system need to meet the cyber security standards of Tobyhanna Army Depot, the DoD, Army and other Government Agencies.

Customer

039 2/20/2019 Is it the responsibility of the security integrator to address the cyber risk of these systems?

The “security integrator,” assuming this personnel is provided by the contractor, shall work to obtain all documentation needed for the Government to initiate and complete the RMF certification process. The Information Management Division will need to be provided with complete documentation of the Information System (IS) and Information Technology (IT) in use by the Contractor’s proposed system. This documentation will be used to receive approval from the local Configuration Control Board (CCB), as well as for the RMF certification process.

Customer

040 2/20/2019 Is the Contractor responsible to provide cyber security to the systems we are proposing?

The Contractor, and all of their sub-contractors, shall address all security-related issues for the duration of the support contract. Delivery, to the Government, of all materials required to perform mitigation, and/or remediation of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts and Bulletins (IAVAs and IAVBs) must be completed within the timelines set by DISA, NETCOM, ARCYBER, USCYBERCOM, and any additional DOD organizations tasked with the security of the GIG. All IT equipment shall comply with any, and all, applicable security technical implementation guides

(STIGs) and security requirement guides (SRGs) as published by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Customer

041 2/20/2019 Does the proposed system need to demonstrate a cyber security vulnerabilities test?

The Contractor is responsible for providing a system that is compatible with the cybersecurity requirements for DoD information technology. This system will be managed through the RMF consistent with the principals established by Tobyhanna Army Depot, the DoD and the National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST).

Customer

042 3/4/2019 Can existing switch ports be utilized if available Existing switch ports can be utilized if available through coordination with the Information Management Division. Ashley Haynes

043 3/4/2019 Can conduit be installed the exterior of the buildings if needed Conduit will be installed on the interior of buildings where possible. Ashley Haynes

044 3/5/2019

1a. For the vehicle inspection tent at the front gate, where is the closest fiber data closet?

Visitor center or Gate house?

1b. What building does the existing analog cameras coax run to?

1.a The closest fiber is in building 606, the Visitor Control Center. 1.b The camera is displayed in the gate house. Ashley Haynes

045 3/5/2019 Model of Cisco switches for singles or low count camera locations? 8 port, 12 port... Something smaller than 48 port listed?

Depot standard for a 12 port switch is Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12 Port PoE IP Base Ashley Haynes

046 3/5/2019 Storage and Equipment. Will there be a lay down area provided to us for staging installation material?

A laydown area will be provided where the contractor can provide their own storage facilities. Ashley Haynes

047 3/5/2019 Are there existing open conduits from any of the 4 buildings that need fiber to any building with fiber? If not open, any with existing low voltage cabling?

For bidding purposes, assume no conduits are available and new will need to be installed. Ashley Haynes

048 3/5/2019 Server rack - 4-post open rack or enclosed cabinet with sides and doors? Depot standard is Great Lakes Model: GL840ENT-3242MSS Ashley Haynes

049 3/5/2019

Network connectivity to buildings 75, 78, 66 and 68 - Since 8.5 says "wireless connection is not permitted" then fiber will have to be run. Single mode. 6strand? To closest building's existing fiber?

In accordance with page 13, paragraph 12.4 of the Statement of Work, single mode fiber shall be installed. Ashley Haynes

050 3/5/2019

In the meeting you said you cannot issue locations of IDFs (fiber termination closets) in the buildings on the MAPS. You answered that some building have more than one such closet. Can you tell us which buildings have multiple closest and how many closets are in that building?

Statement of Work has been updated, all proposed camera locations have fiber available. Ashley Haynes

051 3/6/2019 Can cat6 cable be run inside the buildings hung on j-hooks and cable tray, and not un conduit?

In accordance with page 13, paragraph 12.2 of the Statement of Work, all non-buried cables shall be installed in EMT conduit. Ashley Haynes

052 3/6/2019 Please confirm no existing cameras shall be integrated into the new system.

In accordance with page 1, paragraph 3.3 of the Statement of Work, network infrastructure for 6 cameras is currently installed in Building 2 Bay 6. The new system shall integrate or replace this system, all other cameras on the Depot will not be integrated into the new system.

Ashley Haynes SOW Page 1 Section 2.1 Please confirm no existing cameras shall be integrated into the new system.

053 3/6/2019 Who is the sustainment contractor for the existing Vanderbilt/Schlage Security Management System? Currently, there is not a sustainment contract in place. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 1 Section 3.2 Who is the sustainment contractor for the existing Vanderbilt/Schlage Security Management System?

054 3/6/2019 How many cameras are associated with the existing analog camera system that is to be demolished/removed?

There are approximately 80 cameras associated with the existing analog camera system to be demolished/removed. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 2 Section 4.1 How many cameras are associated with the existing analog camera system that is to be demolished/removed?

055 3/6/2019 Other than the cameras, what other components associated with the existing analog camera system must be removed?

Approximately ten DVR's housed in three server racks along with associated wiring Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 2 Section 4.1 Other than the cameras, what other components associated with the existing analog camera system must be removed?

056 3/6/2019

This section states "The contractor can contact TYAD IMD for a list of approved vendors." The list of approved vendors would be extremely beneficial in preparing the proposal response. Will the list be provided during the proposal phase?

Department of Defense Approved Product List can be found at the following website: https://aplits.disa.mil/processAPList

SOW Page 2 Section 5.2.2 This section states "The contractor can contact TYAD IMD for a list of approved vendors." The list of approved vendors would be extremely beneficial in preparing the proposal response. Will the list be provided during the proposal phase?

057 3/6/2019 Please provide the specific Vanderbilt and Schlage SMS products (including software and firmware versions) currently in use.

The Vanderbilt Schlage SMS software version is 6.3.5 Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 3 Section 6.2 Please provide the specific Vanderbilt and Schlage SMS products (including software and firmware versions) currently in use.

058 3/6/2019

Who is responsible for the overall RMF process for the new system? That is, who will prepare the overall package to request Authority to Operate

(ATD)?

SOW Page 4 Section 7.1.2 Who is responsible for the overall RMF process for the new system? That is, who will prepare the overall package to request Authority to Operate (ATD)?

059 3/6/2019

Will as-built drawings of the existing base comms network (or at a minimum, all existing switches, whether currently meeting the base standard or not) be provided for purposes of determining where and how camera hardware connections will be made?

In accordance with page 15, paragraph 14.3 of the Statement of Work, Tobyhanna Army Depot base maps, to include fiber optics cable layout and building specific drawings will be provided to the contractor upon award of contract.

Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 4 Section 8.4 Will as-built drawings of the existing base comms network (or at a minimum, all existing switches, whether currently meeting the base standard or not) be provided for purposes of determining where and how camera hardware connections will be made?

060 3/6/2019

Will as-built drawings of the existing base power distribution (down to the building/room level) be provided for purposes of determining where and how camera hardware connections will be made?

In accordance with page 15, paragraph 14.3 of the Statement of Work, Tobyhanna Army Depot base maps, to include fiber optics cable layout and building specific drawings will be provided to the contractor upon award of contract.

Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 4 Section 8.4 Will as-built drawings of the existing base power distribution (down to the building/room level) be provided for purposes of determining where and how camera hardware connections will be made?

061 3/6/2019 Please confirm there is sufficient room in the Bldg.

11 IMD server room to accommodate the new data storage system.

It is confirmed there is sufficient room in the Building 11 IMD server room to accommodate new data storage for this project. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 5 Section 9.1 Please confirm there is sufficient room in the Bldg. 11 IMD server room to accommodate the new data storage system.

062 3/6/2019

Context: Selectable 24/7 recording vs motion activated recording in relation to data storage capacities.

Question: Which type of recording is the requirement for 30/90/120/365 days of recording at 80% of storage usage predicated on?

Calculation for 80% storage is based on 24/7 recording. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 5, 6, and 17, 18 Section 10.1.4 and 9.2 and options 17.1-17.4 Context:

Selectable 24/7 recording vs motion activated recording in relation to data storage capacities.

Question: Which type of recording is the requirement for 30/90/120/365 days of recording at 80% of storage usage predicated on?

063 3/6/2019

Context: Camera low light requirements: must permit use of external infrared illuminator Question: Is there any expectation that these illuminators will be installed? (there is no other reference to illuminators).

Illuminator requirements would be identified during the design phase. Camera's shall permit the use of external infrared illuminators. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 6 Section 10.1.6.5 Context:

Camera low light requirements: must permit use of external infrared illuminator Question: Is there any expectation that these illuminators will be installed? (there is no other reference to illuminators).

064 3/6/2019

Are the pressurized, nitrogen-filled camera enclosures still needed if proposed camera hardware and enclosures can meet climate requirements without these additional provisions?

Nitrogen filled camera requirement has been removed from the Statement of Work.

Cameras must be IP67 or IP68 certified or equivalent. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 7 Section 10.2.4, 10.2.5 Are the pressurized, nitrogen-filled camera enclosures still needed if proposed camera hardware and enclosures can meet climate requirements without these additional provisions?

065 3/6/2019

Does this requirement pertain to camera imaging capability or operational capability. For instance an uncooled thermal camera performs better in rain, snow, foggy conditions vs. a day camera. Also, in terms of running video analytics, it is an industry standard to use them on thermal fixed cameras.

Pertains to the operational capability of the camera to provide imaging Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 7 Section 10.2.1 Does this requirement pertain to camera imaging capability or operational capability. For instance an uncooled thermal camera performs better in rain, snow, foggy conditions vs. a day camera. Also, in terms of running video analytics, it is an industry standard to use them on thermal fixed cameras.

066 3/6/2019 Are indoor cameras required to have 16x optical zoom? This is not a typical capability for an indoor camera.

16X optical zoom requirement for interior cameras was removed from the statement of work and is not required. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 8 Section 10.3.1 Are indoor cameras required to have 16x optical zoom? This is not a typical capability for an indoor camera.

067 3/6/2019

Are indoor PTZ cameras required to have have heavy duty bearings, hardened steel gears? This is not a standard industry option for indoor dome PTZ cameras.

Requirement to have indoor PTZ camera's would be dependent on the design after award. At this time, there are no identified areas that would require an indoor PTZ. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 8, 9 Section 10.3.5.7 Are indoor PTZ cameras required to have have heavy duty bearings, hardened steel gears? This is not a standard industry option for indoor dome PTZ cameras.

068 3/6/2019 Will the Government provide locates and markings for all existing underground utilities?

In accordance with page 15, paragraph 14.3 of the Statement of Work, Tobyhanna Army Depot base maps, to include fiber optics cable layout and building specific drawings will be provided to the contractor upon award of contract.

Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 13 Section 12 Will the Government provide locates and markings for all existing underground utilities?

069 3/6/2019 Will building floor plans with dimensions be provided to ensure proper quantities are accounted for when estimating infrastructure requirements?

In accordance with page 15, paragraph 14.3 of the Statement of Work, Tobyhanna Army Depot base maps, to include fiber optics cable layout and building specific drawings will be provided to the contractor upon award of contract.

Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 13 Section 12 Will building floor plans with dimensions be provided to ensure proper quantities are accounted for when estimating infrastructure requirements?

070 3/6/2019

This section states "The contractor shall upgrade the new video surveillance system to include Video Analytics Capabilities (VAC) along with VAC search capability and VAC event based email alerts."

Specifically in 17.5.3.1.1, the SOW calls for cameras capable of supporting VAC. Should 17.5 be priced such that would be exercised INSTEAD OF the base VSS installation or would 17.5 be an upgrade to the new VSS (potentially at a later date)?

Section 17.5.3.11 is a subsection of section 17.5 all of 17.5 should be included in option 5: Video Analytics Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 18 Section 17.5 This section states "The contractor shall upgrade the new video surveillance system to include Video Analytics Capabilities (VAC) along with VAC search capability and VAC event based email alerts." Specifically in 17.5.3.1.1, the SOW calls for cameras capable of supporting VAC. Should 17.5 be priced such that would be exercised INSTEAD OF the base VSS installation or would 17.5 be an upgrade to the new VSS (potentially at a later date)?

071 3/6/2019

What is the distribution of video analytics (VA) types across the various camera types (indoor PTZ, outdoor fixed, outdoor PTZ)? Also, what camera resolution are VA to be run on (640 or 1080p). Per industry input, the VA resolution is dependent on target range.

In accordance with the Statement of Work, all cameras shall be capable of 1080p resolution. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 18 Section 17.5 What is the distribution of video analytics (VA) types across the various camera types (indoor PTZ, outdoor fixed, outdoor PTZ)? Also, what camera resolution are VA to be run on (640 or 1080p). Per industry input, the VA resolution is dependent on target range.

072 3/6/2019 Clarification: Does this wording mean detection, or physical identification? The wording means detection Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 19 Section 17.5.2.1 Clarification: Does this wording mean detection, or physical identification?

073 3/6/2019 Clarification: Is this requirement similar to 17.5.1.1.1? Adaptive motion and Environmental Compensation are two separate features. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 19 Section 17.5.2.2 Clarification: Is this requirement similar to 17.5.1.1.1?

074 3/6/2019 Clarification: Does this only apply to fixed cameras?

Usually target(s) are highlited in fixed camera FOV's only.

No, this applies to both fixed and PTZ cameras. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 19 Section 17.5.2.6 Clarification: Does this only apply to fixed cameras? Usually target(s) are highlited in fixed camera FOV's only.

075 3/6/2019

Clarification: Does this only apply to fixed cameras?

Industry has some systems that use a PTZ to zoom in and follow a target detected in the FOV of the fixed cameras.

No, this applies to both fixed and PTZ cameras. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 19 Section 17.5.2.7 Clarification: Does this only apply to fixed cameras? Industry has some systems that use a PTZ to zoom in and follow a target detected in the FOV of the fixed cameras.

076 3/6/2019

Clarification: Does this mean that one or more video analytics is to run on 10 different PTZ camera presets? Selected vendor for VA can be perform this only on home position. VA on multiple PTZ presets is not currently available, and motion detection and tracking for different PTZ presets (user selected / tours) is available.

No, it means up to 10 different video analytics can be run at the same time, for example a single camera shall be capable of detecting line crossing, loitering, idle objects, removed objects, conditional change, trajectory tracking and filters all at one time.

Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 19 Section 17.5.3.1.3 Clarification: Does this mean that one or more video analytics is to run on 10 different PTZ camera presets? Selected vendor for VA can be perform this only on home position. VA on multiple PTZ presets is not currently available, and motion detection and tracking for different PTZ presets (user selected / tours) is available.

077 3/6/2019

Clarification: Current on board camera tracking times-out after motion detection is no longer detected and the camera goes back to home position. What is the amount of dwell time required before moving to home position?

Dwell time should be programmable separately for each camera based on location and area of focus. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 19 Section 17.5.4.4 Clarification: Current on board camera tracking times-out after motion detection is no longer detected and the camera goes back to home position. What is the amount of dwell time required before moving to home position?

078 3/6/2019

Context: Proposal pricing accuracy Question: Will Government confirm prior to proposal submittal whether Government provided storage and laydown areas are available?

Office space maybe available upon negotiations. A laydown area will be provided where the contractor can provide their own storage facilities. Ashley Haynes

SOW Page 27 Section 13 Context:

Proposal pricing accuracy Question: Will Government confirm prior to proposal submittal whether Government provided storage and laydown areas are available?

079 3/6/2019

Clarification: Can the site provide pictures of all Video display monting locations to determine wall types, mounting surface, and required monitor or video wall clearnaces?

Pictures will not be provided prior to contract award and execution of a non-disclosure agreement. Ashley Haynes

General Page Section Clarification: Can the site provide pictures of all Video display monting locations to determine wall types, mounting surface, and required monitor or video wall clearnaces?

080 3/6/2019

Clarification: Can the site provide pictures of all communication equipment locations to determine rack or shelf mounting space, existing power connections and communication connections?

Pictures will not be provided prior to contract award and execution of a non-disclosure agreement. Ashley Haynes

General Page Section Clarification: Can the site provide pictures of all communication equipment locations to determine rack or shelf mounting space, existing power connections and communication connections?

081 3/6/2019

Clarification: At the survey it was mentioned that a specific building at site did not have existing communications connections - please list building numbers?

Statement of Work has been updated, all proposed camera locations have fiber available. Ashley Haynes

General/survey follow-up Page Section Clarification: At the survey it was mentioned that a specific building at site did not have existing communications connections - please list building numbers?

082 3/6/2019 If site storage is not supplied, what is the size of and the capabilities for a contractor to bring storage and construction trailers to site?

Office space maybe available upon negotiations. A laydown area will be provided where the contractor can provide their own storage facilities. Ashley Haynes

General Page Section If site storage is not supplied, what is the size of and the capabilities for a contractor to bring storage and construction trailers to site?

083 3/6/2019

At the site survey the Video SME mentioned the need for License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras -please provide a list of locations on site and inbound/outbound or other site requirements for these LPR cameras.

Dependent on the design of the overall camera system, it is desired to have cameras capable of LPR in three lanes of the main access control point and one lane of the secondary access control point.

Ashley Haynes

General/survey follow-up Page Section At the site survey the Video SME mentioned the need for License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras - please provide a list of locations on site and inbound/outbound or other site requirements for these LPR cameras.

084 3/6/2019 Can the contractor use existing buildings, light or electrical poles for exterior mounting locations?

Dependent on the design of the overall camera system, the contractor will be able to utilize existing buildings, light, or electrical poles. Ashley Haynes

General Page Section Can the contractor use existing buildings, light or electrical poles for exterior mounting locations?

085 3/6/2019

Amendment 001 states contractors should," Incorporate FAR Clause 52.228-14, "Irrevocable Letter of Credit", into the solicitation.". Will the Government confirm if the Letter of Credit should be included within a volume or submitted as a standalone item?

RFP - Amendment 001 Page 2 Section Summary of Changes Amendment 001 states contractors should," Incorporate FAR Clause 52.228-14, "Irrevocable Letter of Credit", into the solicitation.". Will the Government confirm if the Letter of Credit should be included within a volume or submitted as a standalone item?

086 3/6/2019 Once the plenum cable leaves the cable tray is the cable required to be in conduit? Statement of work requires all non-buried cables in EMT conduit. Ashley Haynes

087 3/6/2019 Can we provide a bond instead of an Irrevocable Letter of Credit? And what type of bond, bid bond or work performance bond?

088 3/6/2019 Do we have drawings of underground utilities?

In accordance with page 15, paragraph 14.3 of the Statement of Work, Tobyhanna

Army Depot base maps, to include fiber optics cable layout and building specific drawings will be provided to the contractor upon award of contract.

Ashley Haynes

089 3/6/2019 It was stated all buildings have fiber except 4 buildings, does every building (with or without cameras) have fiber ran to them?

Statement of Work has been updated, all proposed camera locations have fiber available. Ashley Haynes

090 3/6/2019 Can you confirm what building’s (number) would require fiber? Our notes list 66, 68, 75 and 78 Where is BLDG 68, it is not called out on the map?

Statement of Work has been updated, all proposed camera locations have fiber available. Ashley Haynes

091 3/6/2019 Will we need to provide fiber patch panels? Ashley Haynes

092 3/6/2019 What remote locations need fiber runs? Statement of Work has been updated, all proposed camera locations have fiber available. Ashley Haynes

093 3/6/2019 Because of newer technology in cameras we wanted to confirm that Nitrogen filled housings is required for all exterior cameras?

Nitrogen filled camera requirement has been removed from the Statement of Work.

Cameras must be IP67 or IP68 certified or equivalent. Ashley Haynes

094 3/6/2019

Ref Solicitation ITEM 0001AB This project is presented as Design/Build. This Task is FFP. We will provide pricing based on our best estimate of cost. Will there be an opportunity for a Change Order based on the final design?

095 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General Is it a requirement to use network switches that are listed on the DISA APL for network gear?

The Depot standard for network switches is the Cisco Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12 or Cisco Catalyst 3850-48F

096 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 8.4.1 The Item states that the standard network switch is the Cisco C3850-48F. Is an alternate switch from the C3850 series acceptable?

097 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 8.4.1 The Item states that the standard network switch is the Cisco C3850-48F. Is an alternate Cisco switch from the DISA APL acceptable?

The Depot standard for network switches is the Cisco Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12 or Cisco Catalyst 3850-48F

098 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 5.2.1 The items state that we are submit 3 options for cameras. Is this interior fixed, exterior fixed, and PTZ as the 3 options. Or are there supposed to be 3 different models for each type of camera?

The requirement to provide 3 options for cameras is part of the design phase of this project. Ashley Haynes

099 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 5.2.2 Please provide contact information for IMD at TYAD so that we may request a list of approved vendors.

Department of Defense Approved Product List can be found at the following website: https://aplits.disa.mil/processAPList

100 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 5.2.2 Is the contractor allowed to source the material from an appropriate vendor that is not on the list of approved vendors?

101 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 5.3 For the surveillance zones, will areas of interest be provided? Areas of interest will be provided throughout the design phase of this project. Ashley Haynes

102 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 5.5 Will site plans and building drawings be provided on which we will base our as-built drawings?

In accordance with page 15, paragraph 14.3 of the Statement of Work, Tobyhanna Army Depot base maps, to include fiber optics cable layout and building specific drawings will be provided to the contractor upon award of contract.

Ashley Haynes

103 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 6.2 Is there an ATO for the existing Vanderbilt access control system? If no, it the contractor expected to include the Vanderbilt system in the contractor's RMF effort?

There is an ATO for the existing Vanderbilt system, it is out of scope of this project. Ashley Haynes

104 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 6.2.1 Is it the intent for every card reader to have a camera placed so that a still image may be captured at the time the credential is used?

There are approximately 14 locations where cameras will be integrated with card readers. Ashley Haynes

105 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 6.2.1 Is it acceptable to reference or 'tag' a short video clip of the door area so that a separate camera on the card reader is not required?

The statement of Work does not require a separate camera on card readers. The Statement of Work states, "The function of this integration is to allow the surveillance system to detect when the access control reader is activated and record a still image of the person activating the reader. This image shall then be stored with the record of the card reader activation for future reference." The still image of the person activating the reader would be an element of the overall design of the camera system.

Ashley Haynes

106 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 6.5 The video workstation are all equipped with a single, large format display. Is the a requirement to provide a separate, 24" desktop display for any or all of the workstations? The desktop display facilitates single camera playback without disturbing the cameras displayed on the large format monitor.

The requirements for the workstation displays are found in section 11 of the Statement of Work. There are five separate locations that require displays as found in section 14.2 of the Statement of Work.

Ashley Haynes

107 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 6.8 and 6.9 Most IP-based video management systems automatically tag all video files with the camera and date information. This is used for retrieval purposes. Is it necessary to display and record the camera name and time. Is display of the camera name, for ease of identification, sufficient?

It is necessary to record and display all of the requirements as listed in the statement of work section 6.9 Ashley Haynes

108 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 6.11 Pre-event buffering - Please explain when an event would occur? Is this when there is motion or an analytic event (if analytics are selected)?

An event could be either motion or an analytic event. Ashley Haynes

109 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 7.1.2 RMF is typically performed on a system not on individual components. Please clarify this requirement.

RMF process incorporates the componets of a system into the overall RMF certification.

110 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 8.2 The Certificate of Networthiness is maintained by the Army and that information is not readily available. Please provide a list of system that have a CON so that we may select an appropriate solution for this project.

Certificate of Networthiness listing for all devices is not releasable to the public, although it is suggested individual camera and component manufactures could be contacted to inquiry if their products have established CON's. Manufactures are knowledgeable which of their products have been submitted for testing and been granted a CON.

111 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 8.2 In the past, the practice has been to provide RMF certification for Systems and not components of systems. Please clarify this requirement.

RMF process incorporates the componets of a system into the overall RMF certification.

112 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 9.10 Is the requirement to have a directory for 'locking' data a matter of having a physically separate storage area? Or is this a requirement to have a method to 'lock' a video clip so that it can not be altered or destroyed until the clip is unlocked?

The "locked" directory does not need to be on a separate physical storage device.

It is a means to "lock" a video for forensic evidence chain of custody and be password locked.

Ashley Haynes

113 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 10.1.6 Please provide the make and model of the cameras that were used as the basis for design. If this is not possible, please provide examples of cameras that meet these requirements.

No one camera manufacturer was referenced for a basis of design. Ashley Haynes

114 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 10.2.3 Is the 16zoom to be remotely adjustable? Yes from a control center Ashley Haynes

115 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 10.2.3 16x zoom on a fixed lens camera is a significant vari-focal range. Is a series on lenses, each varifocal but with lower zoom rating, be acceptable so that an appropriate lens may be selected each camera and the desired field of view?

Requirement is 16X optical zoom. Ashley Haynes

116 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 10.2.4 Nitrogen pressurized cameras are expensive and the model selection is limited where the other required features may not be available in a nitrogen pressurized housing. The need to environmentally sound housing is understood. Is an IP66 or IP67 rated camera and housing sufficient?

Nitrogen filled camera requirement has been removed from the Statement of Work.

Cameras must be IP67 or IP68 certified or equivalent. Ashley Haynes

117 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 10.4.4. Is 28x optical zoom sufficient? No, 32X optical is the requirement Ashley Haynes

118 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 11 This description sounds as if the camera to be viewed will be based on the recorder to which the camera is connected. The flexibility if IP VMS allows the cameras to be grouped and access in different manners. Please explain the desired functionality or selection process so that and appropriate VMS may be selected.

The desired functionality is to be able to display any camera to any of the display stations. The display station shall be capable of displaying live camera feeds, archive camera recordings or analytics if that option is exercised.

Ashley Haynes

119 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 11 The VMS shall allow each user to have a unique username and password with which they may log in from any (allowed) workstation. Is this sufficient user capability?

Statement of Work paragraph 11 requires unique log-ins along with three levels of access that can be assigned to users, administration, control and user. Ashley Haynes

120 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 11.1.1.4 Please confirm that the wall display area is 42 inches tall and 17' long on a flat wall.

Exact measurement of the proposed video display wall area is 16' 8.5" by 3' 10" Ashley Haynes

121 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 11.1.5 Do all display stations require redundant power supplies or just the Command Center Display Station?

Only the Command Center video wall requires redundant power supply. Ashley Haynes

122 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General Please confirm the buildings which have fiber optic cabling back to the server or video recorder location.

Statement of Work has been updated, all proposed camera locations have fiber available. Ashley Haynes

123 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 12.6.3 Please provide or define "Army security standards".

The Contractor is responsible for providing a system that is compatible with the cybersecurity requirements for DoD information technology. This system will be managed through the RMF consistent with the principals established by Tobyhanna Army Depot, the DoD and the National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST).

Ashley Haynes

124 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 14.1 Camera List - Building 2, Bay 6 - 6 interior cameras - are these in a large airplane hander-type bay. If so, it is recommended to installed exterior rated cameras to handle the environment, changes in temperature, and related issues.

Statement of Work states the new system shall integrate or replace the cameras in Building 2 bay 6. Integration or replacement is dependent upon design of the new camera system.

Ashley Haynes

125 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 14.1 Building 11 says 11 cameras - 7 interior, 2 exterior, 1 exterior PTZ. Please clarify the quantity or type of cameras required.

Requirement is 6 interior cameras, 2 exterior cameras and one exterior PTZ camera. Statement of Work has been updated. Ashley Haynes

126 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 14.1 Building 20 says 5 cameras - 3 interior, 3 exterior, 1 of which is a PTZ. Please clarify the quantity or the type of cameras required.

Requirement is two interior cameras, four exterior cameras and two exterior PTZ cameras. Statement of Work has been updated. Ashley Haynes

127 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 14.1 Building 102 says 4 cameras - 1 exterior PTZ. Please clarify the type of camera for the remaining 3 cameras.

Requirement is one exterior PTZ camera and three exterior cameras. Statement of Work has been updated. Ashley Haynes

128 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 14.1 The heading says there are 128 cameras. The list has requirements for 131 cameras

- 43 interior, 31 exterior fixed, 57 exterior PTZ.

Please clarify.

Camera count has been updated on the Statement of Work. Ashley Haynes

129 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 14.1 Of the 88 exterior cameras, how many of each type of mount should we allow for:

- Corner Mount

- Pole Mount

- Roof or Parapet mount

Mounting options are dependent upon the design of the new camera system. Ashley Haynes

130 3/6/2019

Ref SOW General During the walkthrough there was a discussion of license plate capture at some of the entrances. If license plate capture is a requirement, please explain:

- Where this is required

- Is this is simply the capture of plates

- Is this computer-based recognition of license plates

- Is there a need to have an authorized (white) list or an unauthorized (black) list of license plates?

Three cameras at the inbound lanes of the main gate and one inbound lane camera at the secondary gate should be designed as LPR capable. Ashley Haynes

131 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General Is there a requirement for exterior cameras, cameras mounted to the outside of the building, to have fiber connections?

Statement of Work requires all cameras to be Power over Ethernet. Contractor shall install CAT6 or Single Mode Fiber data cable dependent upon the entirety of the new camera system design.

Ashley Haynes

132 3/6/2019

Ref SOW General Section 9.4 calls for a redundant architecture for the storage subsystem. There is no discussion of redundant servers or redundant recording. Are another components or computers, to have redundant capability?

The requirement is to have a redundant architecture to provide backup storage backup in case of failure. Exact hardware requirements would be dependent upon full camera system design.

Ashley Haynes

133 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 10.1.6.1 The Video Frame Rate is 30FPS.

Is this to be 30FPS at all times or 30FPS when motion is detected?

Requirement is 30 FPS at all times. H.265, High Efficiency Video Coding or HEVC can be utilized for video compression. Ashley Haynes

134 3/6/2019

Ref SOW 10.1.6.1 If the Video Frame Rate is 30FPS when there is motion:

- Is there a desired frame rate during non-motion times?

- What percentage of time is motion expected?

(This will be used as a basis for the storage calculations.)

Requirement is 30 FPS at all times. H.265, High Efficiency Video Coding or HEVC can be utilized for video compression. Ashley Haynes

135 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General For the purposes of RMF and cyber security, has this been Categorized and, if so, at what Classification?

136 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General For the purposes of RMF, will there be any tailoring of the Security Controls?

137 3/6/2019

Ref SOW General For the purposed of RMF, who is responsible for the Security Policies & any local Site Standard Operating Procedures related to the RMF?

Is there an existing SOP they plan to model off of?

138 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General For the purposes of RMF, has a System Owner and ISSO/ISSM been selected?

139 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General Will eMASS be used for RMF?

140 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General For the purposes of cyber security, are there any plans to use any data collections tools like CSET?

141 3/6/2019

Ref Solicitation General Will the Government consider extending the offer due date at least one week after answering this latest round of questions in order to provide offerors reasonable time to respond.

Offer due date has been extended 14 days to 28 Feb 19

142 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General Does the exisitng Camera System have to remain operational during the installation of the new system?

The existing camera system must remain operational during installation of the new system. Ashley Haynes

143 3/6/2019 Ref SOW General Is the Government Providing the Contractor with a laydown area?

A laydown area will be provided where the contractor can provide their own storage facilities. Ashley Haynes

144 3/6/2019 Ref SOW 4.2.1 Does the Government intend to re-emburse the contractor for dump fees?

145 3/6/2019

Ref Site Visit General During the site visit the Governement identified 4 buildings that do not have Fiber Connectivity. Will the Government please Confirm the 4 Buildings that do not have fiber connectivity?

Statement of Work has been updated, all proposed camera locations have fiber…