119th Knowledge Wall Refresh Q and A.pdf

119th Knowledge Wall Refresh Questions and Answers Q1: If installing contractor provides installers with a TS clearance, will the 119th be able to read them in for their SCI?

A: 119th is unable to provide read in.

Q2: Will installing contractor be responsible for the demo/removal of existing flat panel displays currently hung in the areas called out for upgrade? E.g. The monitors that the (9) 65" displays are replacing.

A: Contractor will be responsible for removal and 119 COS will be responsible for disposal.

Q3: Q3: Will the installing contractor be responsible for deinstalling what's left of the existing equipment including cable?

A: Yes, unless existing cables could be used in new build.

Q4: Will the installing contractor be responsible for the re alignment of all GFE video walls?

A: Yes

Q5: Will the installing contractor need to factor in replacement displays for existing GFE video walls?

A: Contractor can provide an Option for replacement

Q6: Is fiber the preferred cable type for runs from Rack mounted equipment to encoders/decoders in the spaces needed?

Q7: Will multimode LC fiber be supplied by the 119th to required locations jacks, or is this the responsibility of the A/V contractor?

A: Fiber will be the responsibility of the contractor unless existing fiber can be repurposed.

Q8: Does the 119th want the audio portion of the site's requirements to be upgraded?

(Biamp Audio DSP's, AMP's, and Speakers)

A: Reusing existing speakers if able. Audio amplifies and digital signal processors will need to be added.

Q9: Is the 119th keeping the existing flat panel displays in the (4) Side Rooms off of the S7? Or would the A/V contractor replace them? (If you wish to keep them what is the make and model of those displays?)

A: They will need to be replaced with new 65” TAA compliant displays with 4K resolution. Will add to PWS (section 5.1.4.5)

Q10: Does 1 digital classification sign suffice above the door to each of the (4) Side Rooms? Would you like an additional one inside each of the rooms?

A: Exterior signs will be sufficient.

Q11: Would you like each of the (4) Side Rooms to have its own control panel to change room classification, route inputs, and have TV control?

A: 1 Controller to run the entire SCIF.

Q12: Your previous system was controlled via a web Ui . Is that a requirement that you would still like the ability to have, as well as a physical touch panel control device?

A: Physical Touch Panel only

Q13: The system will be down for the duration of the project in which active work is being done. Should the installing contractor still expect to be able to work uninterrupted Mon-Fri 0730-1530 for the duration of the project?

A: The Wing runs on a compressed work schedule with every other Monday off. Monday through Friday 0700-1630 with the Friday of the long week 0700-1530.

Q14: Would the 119th want the installing A/V contractor to provide the SIPR Cisco Codec integration in the S6 Conference room?

A: If possible. Contract for the Cisco/CIS DTD-RMBAR65-02-L1 or equivalent should be out for bid soon.

Q15: Contractor Security Clearance: The contractor’s employees performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a TOP SECRET. It was mentioned that an escort would be with the team at all times. Is Top Secret clearance required for the installation team?

A: To avoid long term disruption of operations, a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance will be required.

Q16: Please provide the following two (2) drawing packages: 1. As-built audio video installed system which Includes flow diagrams (i.e., audio, video, control, power, etc.), and rack elevations; 2. Architectural drawing package (i.e., floor plans, reflective ceiling plans, elevations, etc.)

A: 1. Not sure if this is available, 2. Will need to get this from CE.

Q17: For each location, please provide the maximum number of images you need on each videowall at the same time.

A: Number of concurrent displays from different sources; S6 – 3, S6 Conference Room –

2, S7 – 3.

Q18: Since you’re adding a new Cisco endpoint in the S6 Conference room, would you like us to provide integration to the new codec? If yes, please provide ALL the Cisco components make, model numbers & quantities. Also specify 1, 2 or 3 video outputs from the codec and how many input sources we should provide.

A: Contract for the Cisco/CIS DTD-RMBAR65-02-L1 or equivalent should be out for bid soon. We would need 2 video outputs from the codec as we plan to install 2 of each for separate classified conferences.

Q19: The existing infrastructure feeds to the displays are presently multi-mode fiber. Are the feeds from the KVM’s also fiber? Please verify.

A: Current patched run uses DVI to HDMI from the existing KVM.

Q20: Will we be reusing the existing in-ceiling speakers to provide audio to each location.

Should we provide new audio amplifiers and digital signal processors? If not, please provide make and module numbers to reuse in each area.

A: Reusing existing speakers if able. Audio amplifies and digital signal processors will need to be added.

Q21: Will the government provide network drops, switch ports, and IP addressing for the wireless gateways, or is the contractor responsible for supplying network infrastructure?

A: Contractor will be required to provide all required parts to ensure an isolated network. Wireless is not acceptable.

Q22: Will the system connect to a government network requiring ATO, RMF, or cybersecurity accreditation, or will it operate on an isolated network?

A: Isolated network. The system will be running off KVM from the systems on multiple classifications. The system cannot process anything other than A/V from the source.

Q23: The solicitation cover sheet states a 100-day period of performance while the PWS states a 150-day installation deadline. Please confirm which governs.

A: PWS states in section 1.3 “Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 1 month or until project completion.”

Q24: The buildings are occupied. What are the allowable work hours, and will the government coordinate room access with occupants?

A: The Wing runs on a compressed work schedule with every other Monday off. Monday through Friday 0700-1630 with the Friday of the long week 0700-1530.

Q25: Who is responsible for the removal and disposal of existing hardware, and does the government wish to retain any salvage?

A: Contractor will be responsible for removal and 119 COS will be responsible for disposal.

Q26: Will the government accept an alternate price line in addition to the base bid, and is there a preferred format for presenting it?

A: Govt will accept Options presented in addition to the base bid, to include replacement displays for existing GFE video walls.

S6

Q27: AVoIP video wall - video resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 4K A: 1080p per display.

Q28: 65” TAA compliant displays – video resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and

4K A: 4K

Q29: 65” TAA compliant displays; 5.1.1.3 – request 3 new displays & 5.1.1.4 – request 2 new displays, Is the government looking for 5 – new displays?

A: Yes. 5.1.1.3 is for the displays on the side wall to replace the 3 existing and 5.1.1.4 is for the displays on the back wall to replace the 2 existing.

Q30: ATSC decoded channels; 5.1.1.1 – request – 4 ATSC & 5.1.1.7 – request – 4 ATSC , Is the government looking for 8 – ATSC decoders?

A: No. The government is looking for a total of 4 ATSC decoders in S6. 5.1.1.1 was explaining the overall project and 5.1.1.7 was the specifics.

S6 – Conference Room Q31: AVoIP video wall - video resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 4K

A: 1080p per display.

Q32: HDMI – wall plate Input and future connections; How many and what type? (HDMI, FIBER, Audio, (Input/Output) and how many?

A: Disregard. This will be removed from PWS

S7 Q33: 5.1.3.2 – secure KVM solution including support for a CAC card Reader; Is the

Government asking for a KVM to have a CAC card reader that is internal to the KVM?

A: Disregard the CAC card Reader portion. PWS will remove the part that reads

“including support for a CAC card reader (included) as well as a secure wired keyboard with integrated KVM remote for simplified switching” in sections 5.1.3.2, 5.1.4.2, and 5.1.1.2.

Q34: 5.1.1.1: How many SIMULTANEOUS sources need to be displayed at a single time?

A: 3

Q35: Are the windows for the pre-configured layouts to be "full screen" on each of the individual video wall displays?

A: System should be able to display up to 3 sources simultaneously on the 6 x 3 wall.

Would like the option to display down to a single source independently centered on the wall as well.

Q36: Can we get a list of the existing pre-configured layouts?

A: Can only source a single source currently.

Q37: Are the pre-configured layouts currently selectable via preset recall?

Q38: What is the equipment configuring them?

A: 2 each J-Tech Digital 3x3 Video Wall Controller Multiviewers

Q39: 5.1.1.7: Are the ATSC tuners to be shared with the S6 Conference Room?

Q40: 5.1.2.1: How many SIMULTANEOUS sources need to be displayed at a single time?

A: 2

Q41: Are the windows for the pre-configured layouts to be "full screen" on each of the

A: System should be able to display up to 2 sources simultaneously on the 3 x 2 wall.

Q42: Can we get a list of the existing pre-configured layouts?

Q43: Are the pre-configured layouts currently selectable via preset recall?

Q44: What is the equipment configuring them?

A: J-Tech Digital 3x3 Video Wall Controller Multiviewer

Q45: How many Future connections should be available for connection at the time of installation? Or is this to be simply a arbitrary number for future expansion to the system?

A: Disregard. This will be removed from PWS

Q46: 5.1.3.1: How many SIMULTANEOUS sources need to be displayed at a single time?

A: 3

Q47: Are the windows for the pre-configured layouts to be "full screen" on each of the

A: System should be able to display up to 3 sources simultaneously on the 4 x 2 wall.

Q48: Can we get a list of the existing pre-configured layouts?

Q49: Are the pre-configured layouts currently selectable via preset recall?

Q50: What is the equipment configuring them?

A: J-Tech Digital 3x3 Video Wall Controller Multiviewer

Q51: 5.1.3.5: Are the ATSC tuners to be shared with the S7 Side Rooms?