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Questions and Answers

1. How does the Montana Air National Guard require Ethernet handoff from the Wireless Bridge radio at each of the buildings? Will the presence be a standalone female port or an ethernet port switch?

A: Ethernet Switch Port

2. The network equipment being proposed requires a Network Management System (NMS)

Platform for configuring and managing such equipment. This platform needs to be hosted either at a local server or in the cloud. Should a laptop or workstation be included in the solution to run the software in the case of a premise NMS?

A: Base will provide a server with sufficient notice; cloud hosting is not preferred.

3. Please define the level of yearly maintenance and technical support expected. Is this just a simple hardware maintenance and standard equipment replacement or is the requirement to have a tech dispatch for an event?

A: Base personnel can assist with minor issues and troubleshooting with a tech via phone.

Base would also require simple hardware and standard equipment replacement.

4. Is it safe to assume the Montana, Air National Guard will provide a Windows 10 Pro server or computing platform to install the NMS software?

A: Per question 2, base would provide a laptop.

5. When mounting patch antennas to building the masts need to utilize specific mounting brackets as requested in the RFP, can you define specific parts requirements or an example of the required?

A: Government approved antenna mounts, contractor will work with 120th CF/SCOT and Civil Engineering. Requirements for installation must be secure and sealed to prevent water damage, SCOT will work with the contractors during these installs. No specific model numbers on the brackets.

6. Confirm requirement for remote support (8x5, 12 x 5, 7x24)

A: 8x5

7. Confirm requirement for documentation - as built/other

A: Communications will require as built and redline drawings after the system is installed

8. Can you provide details on the expected level for training - Classroom, Video, other on the new network elements to be installed?

A: Classroom training on equipment installed and NMS management (1 day)

9. Confirm the process and level of clearance required to perform work on the Air National

Guard facility.

A: Any contractor will need to submit via safe-site the following information -Name -Driver license # and State

-SSN#

-Date of Birth

-Expected duration on-site *This will be run through Security Forces and individuals will be placed on the installation Entry Authority Listing

10. Confirm/explain the process for gaining onsite access during work periods/performance period and hours of operation A: per the previous question, once they are cleared through CJIN and placed on the EAL they will be able to enter during work hours.

11. Identify desired project start date Identify requirement for Change Control

A: Start as soon as a bid is accepted. Change control would happen once the contractor provides the 120th Communication’s Flight with the following -Red line drawings -As built prints -Equipment training -AFTO 747 completion of the project is signed off -DD250 transfer of any equipment with serial numbers