Attachment_0006_Solicitation_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

No. Question Reference Response 1 At Door 133, the drawings show both a magnetic lock (ML) and a BMS callout.

Is the contractor responsible for furnishing and installing the magnetic lock?

Is any additional hardware required at this door beyond the ML and BMS, such as a request-to-exit device or card reader?

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No magnetic lock required.

Door is emergency egress only. No card reader or request to exit. Door needs to be tied into the IDS with BMS or other sensor.

2 The drawings show card readers and electric strikes at controlled doors but don't consistently show door position switches or request-to-exit devices at every location.

Is the standard hardware package at each card-reader-controlled door a reader, electric strike, door position switch, and REX?

Or does the hardware package vary by door?

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Hardware package varies by door depending on existing conditions and operational needs (e.g., electric strikes or electrified locksets).

Additionally, please note that per UFC 4-021-02 Section 4- 6.12, the position of all access-controlled and secure area perimeter doors must be monitored. Regardless of the specific locking hardware used, the contractor must furnish and install Door Position Switches (DPS) / High Security Switches (HSS) that are UL 634-listed or -certified Level 1 or Level 2 to ensure full compliance.

All doors are electric strike except for doors 135A, 135B, 130, and the new comms room door, which already has a reader.

The doors which do not have an electric strike are electric handles.

3 The drawings note existing access control at Comm Room 127 as damaged during demolition. Only a card reader is shown.

What was damaged and what is the contractor responsible for replacing?

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The existing door with powered handset was removed. The new door needs power to the handset or an electric strike tied to the existing reader.

Does the scope include the electric strike, door hardware, and wiring, or just the reader?

4 During the site walk, all conduit appeared to be existing. Based on the new device counts, we anticipate exceeding the NEC 40% fill limit in several runs.

Is the contractor required to install new conduit where needed, or will that be handled by others?

If it's in our scope, are there any material or routing requirements we should follow?

Contractor will be required to install new conduit, if necessary. Conduit will be color coded IAW existing color schemes at the site.

5 No equipment specification sections or approved manufacturer lists were included in the solicitation package outside of the existing system being Software House.

Are there approved manufacturers or product requirements governing the ACS, IDS, and VSS equipment for this project?

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Equipment needs to be industry standard and meet the requirements of UL2050 and IC 705 Tech specs.

6 Please provide the manufacturer and model of the existing Video Surveillance System and Intrusion Detection System in Building 4750.

We need this to confirm compatibility and integration requirements for new equipment.

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AXIS T8524 (we have 2 Camera Model M3077-PLUE disconnected and on hand)

IDS PCU is Bosch Model B9512G

7 For the new and restored doors connecting to the existing C-Cure 9000 system, does the existing infrastructure have enough panel, enclosure, and power supply capacity to support the additional doors?

Or is the contractor required to furnish and install new panels and power supplies as part of this scope?

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While the existing C-Cure 9000 and Bosch B9512G panels were made available for visual inspection during the site visit to assess current availability, the contractor is ultimately responsible for ensuring the system has adequate capacity. Per SOO Section 2, the contractor must provide a complete and fully functional upgrade. Therefore, if the existing panels lack the necessary zone, reader, or door capacity, the contractor is required to furnish and install all necessary expansion modules, boards, and power supplies.

8 Does the existing IDS panel in Comm Room 127 have enough zone capacity to support the new balanced magnetic switches being added under this contract?

Or is the contractor required to furnish and install additional panel capacity?

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See response to question 7.

9 The SOO identifies CCTV wiring as Government Furnished, Government Installed.

Please confirm whether the GFGI designation applies only to the VSS wiring, or whether it extends to the IDS and ACS wiring as well.

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Wiring for VSS/CCTV is not government furnished. All wiring and cabling for the VSS/CCTV system shall be Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed (CFCI).

See latest version of the Statement of Objectives (SOO) dated 16 Jun 26.

10 The SOO states the VSS shall provide "clear, real-time visual identification of individuals requesting entry to the secure space."

Please clarify whether this requires video analytics or facial recognition software, or whether the intent is simply to provide high-quality camera coverage that allows security personnel to visually identify individuals on a monitor.

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High-quality camera coverage only, no facial recognition required.

11 The SOO calls for the existing Software House C-Cure 9000 system to be "upgraded and restored."

Please clarify the current condition of the system and what is expected under this scope.

Is the system currently non-functional?

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System is installed and functional but the license has expired. License will need to be purchased to add additional infrastructure to the system.

Expect minimum of 3 year extension to license, once the work is complete.

C-Cure 9000 version 3.002, Build 2254.254

What version of C-Cure 9000 is installed, and what does the upgrade entail?

Without this information we can't accurately scope or price the work.

12 The SOO requires the stand-alone access control system at Passage 101 to include a call function to dial a VoIP phone within the building.

Please clarify whether this requires a dedicated intercom or video intercom unit separate from the ACS equipment, or whether a SIP-enabled reader or keypad with an integrated call button is acceptable.

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SIP enabled reader acceptable

13 Is this project tax exempt? N/A See RFO FAR clause 52.212- 4(k) Taxes in the solicitation.

14 What is the version of C-Cure software running currently at the site?

See response to question 11.

15 Is the SSA (Software Support Agreement) with CCure active?

No

16 What is the current firmware version for the panel?

While the exact firmware version was not documented, per SOO Section 2, the contractor is required to provide a complete and fully functional upgrade which includes upgrading and restoring the existing C-Cure 9000 system. The contractor is responsible for verifying the current firmware and upgrading it as necessary to ensure full system compatibility and compliance.

17 What generation of ACM board is currently installed at the site? Gen 1, SE, Gen 2 or Gen 2 SE?

The specific ACM board generation is undocumented, but panels were made available for visual inspection during the site visit. Per SOO Section 2, the contractor must provide a complete and fully functional upgrade. If the existing ACM boards are incompatible with the new system requirements or lack the required capacity, the contractor is required to furnish and install the necessary upgraded boards

18 Does the C-Cure system run on a local server that is a dedicated appliance for the access system? If so, please provide a manufacturer name and model number.

Dell Precision 3660

19 Does the system include licensing for up to 32 readers?

Licensing expired

20 Is there a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) system connected to the access control system?

There is currently no Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) connected to the existing system. However, because the SOO requires the upgraded system to be fully functional and compliant with UFC standards, the contractor must furnish and install the necessary UPS equipment to meet the backup power run-times mandated by UFC 4- 021-02 (e.g., Sections 3-5.14, 7-3.3, and Appendix A).

21 Does the stand alone access control at the building’s entry need to be capable of reading HSPD-12 credentials (FIPS) or is only pin code capability required?

HSPD 12 and pin/call functions

22 Is the stand-alone entry going to require dual authentication capability?

No

23 What model of Bosch Keypad is installed currently and where will it be mounted?

The exact model of the existing Bosch keypad is undocumented. However, the existing IDS PCU is a Bosch Model B9512G (as noted in Question 6). The contractor is responsible for ensuring any new keypads or components are fully compatible with this existing system to meet the "complete and fully functional upgrade" requirement in SOO Section 2.

24 What is the available height above ceiling for mounting the motion sensors?

24”-48” variable

25 What is the means of communication between the alarm panel and the monitoring station?

Phone line, internet or cell service?

Currently via Internet only, the government is seeking a solution, as part of this requirement, for alternate/backup comms

26 What model of Bosch expansion modules are currently connected to the alarm panel?

The exact model of the existing Bosch expansion modules is undocumented. As stated, the existing IDS PCU is a Bosch Model B9512G. Per SOO Section 2, if the existing expansion modules are incompatible or lack the capacity needed to support the new sensors, the contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing the necessary compatible expansion modules.

27 What is the model number of the recorder box (Axis) in place for the system?

AXIS S9301

28 How much storage capacity does the Axis video box have?

18TB

29 How many days video storage are needed for the system cameras?

Minimum of 30 days

30 What is the version of the Video Management Software (VMS) in use?

AXIS Camera Station 5.57.23929

31 How many video licenses are available for the added cameras?

The exact number of currently available video licenses is undocumented. SOO Section 2 requires a complete and fully functional upgrade and Objective 2 requires the contractor to augment the existing VSS, the contractor must assume that no spare licenses are available and is responsible for furnishing all necessary video software licenses required for the newly added cameras.

32 Could you please elaborate on what’s required to be submitted along with our quote?

Vendors are strongly encouraged to review and understand the requirements of the solicitation and all attachments. Most of this information can be found in FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to

Offerors,” and the “Addendum to Evaluation” section of the solicitation.

The Government will review and compare each vendor’s submitted experience, technical approach, and price with those of the other vendors. See paragraphs 1, “Basis for Award,” and 2, “Evaluation Approach,” in the “Addendum to Evaluation” section of the solicitation.

Factor 1 – Experience See paragraph 3 and its subparagraphs in the “Addendum to Evaluation” section of the solicitation.

Factor 2 – Technical Approach See Attachment 0002, Performance Work Statement (PWS). The vendor must describe how it plans to fulfill the requirement—that is, how it will meet the objectives in the Statement of Objectives (SOO)—beginning with paragraph 5.1 of the PWS template. See paragraph 3.2 and its subparagraphs in the “Addendum to Evaluation” section of the solicitation.

Factor 3 – Price See paragraph 3.3 and its subparagraphs in the “Addendum to Evaluation” section of the solicitation.