TEC Wifi - Q and A.pdf
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- TEC Wi-Fi Service Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- W50S98-21-Q-0011
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for Wi-Fi service at a Tennessee Army National Guard facility. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide 2 gigabit Wi-Fi service initially across multiple buildings, with the ability to increase bandwidth up to 10 gigabits as needed. The incumbent contractor is RX3 Communications under contract number W912L7-16-P-0119. Pricing should be submitted separately using Attachment 2. Content filtering is required to block applications. The contractor will utilize existing fiber connections between buildings and in communication closets. Electrical power is available in communication spaces. Work may be performed during normal business hours without interruption.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TEC Wifi - Q and A.pdf | ||
| Att. 4 - 52.204-26.pdf | ||
| W50S98-21-Q-0011 Combo Solicitation 25 August 2021.pdf | ||
| Att. 2- Price Proposal - TEC Wi-Fi.pdf | ||
| Att. 1 - PWS TEC Wifi 21 August 2021.pdf | ||
| Att. 5 - 252.204-7016.pdf | ||
| Att. 3 - FAR 52.204-24.pdf |
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1. Could the government provide drawings of each building indicating WiFi coverage areas?
A: Cannot provide a current wifi coverage map
2. Can the government confirm if the contractor will be able to utilize existing base fiber between the buildings in order to provide connectivity back to the main demarc where the 10G circuits will be installed?
A: Can utilize existing fiber connections
3. Can the government please confirm the full address?
A: 400 IG Brown dr. Louisville, TN 37777
4. Can the government please confirm if the requirement is for 2x10G LAG? (Link Aggregation) or 2 separate 10G circuits.
A: 2G adjustable to 10G. Ability to start at a 2G service then move up as needed to 10G. We currently are below 1G and do not know the optimum amount needed. Would like to start on 2G first month and if needed have the ability to up the next month, if needed.
5. Can the government please confirm if the contractor has to extend our own fiber into the handheld and then into Bldg 1? Or can we utilize existing within handhold?
A: Fiber is already run and is for you to use.
6. Can the government confirm if the picture below points out the correct handhold referenced in Sec 5.1, fourth bullet point? The contractor shall enter the communications hand-hole already in place on the North side of Airbase/Mentor Rd in order to access the communications closet in Building 1 (Front Gate).
A: No pictures were attached.
7. Can the government also provide the name of the Incumbent and contract#?
A: Incumbent is RX3 Communications and contract # W912L7-16-P-0119
8. Excluding the limitations of the current bandwidth, does the coverage that is currently provided meet expectations?
A: yes
9. Excluding the limitations of the current bandwidth, Are there areas that are currently not covered that need to be covered?
A: Yes the new lodging building
10. Excluding the limitations of the current bandwidth, Are there areas that are insufficiently covered by the current set up?
A: Yes, some rooms in the lodging builds have weak signals
11. PWS does not specify content filtering. Please confirm if content filtering is a requirement for the quote.
A: Yes block by application.
12. Is this a 2G service initially with the ability to grow to 10G or is it to be priced at intervals to 10G?
A: 2G at start with the ability to increase if bandwidth is an issue.
13. I want to confirm that the current equipment will be removed and new equipment will need to be purchased and installed.
A: Yes the current equipment will not support anything over 1G
14. Does the Government own the existing Wi-Fi AP’s that are currently providing the TEC Wi-Fi?
A: No
15. Will the Government recognize FAR 52.219-4?
A: Yes, this clause is recognized
16. Will the Government publish the site walk list?
A: This will not be published.
1 Please confirm that Offerors are to submit pricing separately using attachment 2 or confirm that pricing is included within the submission along with technical and government requirements.
A: Please use attachment 2 to list you pricing.
2 Will the Government extend the due date to at least 3 business days after the issuance of answers to questions? This will enable vendors/offerors to receive timely materials quotes from suppliers. Due to manufacturing issues related to COVID, there are often delays in materials pricing.
A: This solicitation will be extended
3 While Best Value, does the Government have evaluation pricing weights for Factor 1 and Factor 2?
A: This will be awarded to the lowest price that meets the requirements
4 What wifi service challenges does the Government currently have?
A: Bandwidth
5 Which ISP is currently providing Internet Service Provider (ISP)? If multiple providers for differing locations, please identify by location.
A: ATT
6 Does the Government have an ISP preference or requirement?
A: No preference
7 Will the Government accept and hold equipment, or provide a storage location?
A: Depends on the amount of equipment. We have a small storage area in a comm room. 10x6 area.
8 Can the government please provide an equipment inventory list of what hardware is currently installed?
A: Cannot at the moment.
9 Does the Government currently own the installed hardware providing Commercial Internet service?
A: No
10 Who owns the equipment post installation?
A: The original installer
11 What GFE is in place?
A: vendor to provide all equipment for a functioning system. Current equipment needs to be replaced.
12 Can the government please provide/update the maps/floor plans to show exact coverage areas desired for cabling purposes?
A: Every building, all floors covered.
13 When does the Government anticipate the completion of Building 418?
A: 418 not under construction. 408 complete around November.
14 Does the Government have a preferred installation schedule by building #? Specific timeframe in total?
A: 416 priority. Followed by 418, 402.
15 Can we co-locate our equipment in the main demarc facility (MDF), intermediate demarc facility (IDF), and telephone rooms (TRs)?
A: It depends on the amount. The demarc is not owned by the TEC and will take coordination with 134th comm. You can co-locate equipment in comm rooms owned by the TEC.
16 Is space available in all risers between floors in all buildings?
17 Is sufficient space available in cable ways and trays for cable distribution (if needed) throughout the buildings and between floors?
A: yes
18 Where is the main computer room located (room number) in each building?
Where is the main demarc facility (MDF) located (room number) in each building?
A: The main demarc is building 102. The main entry for TEC is building 410.
19 What are the room numbers of the intermediate demarc facilities (IDF) and telephone rooms (TRs) in each building and on each floor?
A: Do not currently have number of every comm room in every building on every floor.
20 Is electrical power available in the main demarc facility (MDF), intermediate demarc facility (IDF), and telephone rooms (TRs)?
A: yes
21 Can Contractor perform uninterrupted work during normal business hours?
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