Attachment 0003 ICIDS-VI Questions and Answers.pdf

Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System - VI Questions and Answers

Item # Page / Section Number Description Question /Recommendation Government Response

1 N/A N/A Per FPDS, the "ICIDS VI" contract was awarded to Evergreen Fire & Security,W909MY-23-D-0004.

What is the status of that contract and why is the government considering issuing another solicitation for ICIDS VI?

The Evergreen Fire & Security contract W909MY-23-D- 0004 is in the first option year period and has a 5-year period of performance. The Government has a need to increase the IDIQ contract ceiling to allow for the completion of within scope effort.

1 ICIDS Functional Architecture N/A Can the govt provide a complete list of all COTS and GOTS solutions currently deployed as part of ICIDS including brand name and product version number?

No, a list of GOTS and COTS solutions is not available.

2 N/A N/A The SOW is labeled CUI and Distribution C. Please confirm this is correct. If so, could the government provide a SAFE drop or advise on other submission instructions for the response?

DOD SAFE drop off will be provided upon request from the vender.

3 N/A N/A Does the government prefer compliance with Army/DoD standards such as the Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA)?

The Government prefers compliance with Army/DoD standards such as the Integrated Sensor Architecture

(ISA)

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1. ICIDS-VI

Perfomance Capabilities

The SOW states, "The Contractor shall install an ICIDS-VI System that integrates the Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) and existing Government Furnished Property (GFP) to meet the requirements of this SOW and System Performance Specification (SPS)". If the new contractor is being asked to design a solution or set of solutions, will the government provide information on the brands, models and type of GFP equipment it expects to have integrated with the ICIDS-VI design and solution?

No, the Government will not provide information on the brands, models and type of GFP equipment it expects to have integrated with the ICIDS-VI design and solution. Each installation is unique.

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3.7.2 Performance of

SS

The SOW states that, " The SS is the most critical factor for successful completion of ICIDS installation". Furthermore, it also states, "The SS shall identify Installation preparation requirements and define hardware/software interfaces with existing IDS or other security equipment". Will the government provide a detailed list of the existing hardware/software which will remain (including other programs) to enable a determination of the right solutions that can and will interface with these existing solutions?

No, the Government will not provide a detailed list of the existing hardware/software which will remain (including other programs) to enable a determination of the right solutions that can and will interface with these existing solutions. Each installation is unique.

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3.7.5 Site Specific

Engieneering Design

(SSD)

The SOW states that, "System design shall include integration of system with Installation's network and existing Installation IDS". Will the government provide information to assist with understanding what existing IDS implementations or solutions are to which this contract will need to connect or provide interface(s)?

No, the Government will not provide information to assist with understanding what existing IDS implementations or solutions are to which this contract will need to connect or provide interface(s). Each installation is unique.

7 18 3.8 Site Installation The SOW states, "During transition of operations from existing IDS to ICIDS-VI, the Contractor shall not disrupt system operations for more than 24 hours". Will the government provide information on what the existing IDS is to allow for propoer planning for transition to and design for ICIDS-VI?

No, the Government will not provide information on what the existing IDS is to allow for proper planning for transition to and design for ICIDS-VI. Each installation is unique.

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5.1 Government

Furnished Property

(GFP)

The SOW states, "The Contractor shall accept all GFP and shall be responsible for fielding and maintaining all Government-designated GFP". It further states that, "The Contractor shall be responsible for providing GFP Inventory IAW Report of Receipts, Inventory, Adjustments and Shipments of Government Property, CDRL A043". Will the Transition-out plan for the existing contractor(s) include an up-to-date inventory for all GFP, and will the Transition-in allow for verification of the GFP inventory by the new contractor?

Yes, the Transition-out plan for the existing contractor(s) includes an up-to-date inventory for all GFP, and the Transition-in will allow for verification of the GFP inventory by the new contractor.

1 questions 15, 16, 17 N/A RFI questions 15-17 requests timelines / schedule information however no listing of the installations is included. Could the government provide a prioritized listing of the installations in order to us to formulate the schedule requested?

The PVT-2 location can be any Army Installation. The referenced CONUS and OCONUS locations in #17 can be any CONUS and OCONUS locations.

2 Program Objective N/A Due to the complexity of establishing the regional monitoring centers and global deployments, is the government considering making this a Full & Open competion versus a small business setaside?

No, Contract Number W909MY-23-D-0004 was awarded as a small business set aside and any future ICIDS-VI procurement will also be a small business set aside.

3 Program Objective N/A Would the government consider integration of AI/ML technologies to improve or automate sensor alerts and notifications?

Yes, the Government would consider AI/ML integration for sensor alerts and notifications.

RFI posting Sam.gov

Attachment 0001 SOW

Attachment 0002 Sources Sought

Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System - VI

W909MY-23-R-0001

RFP Questions Part 2

4 Program Objective N/A

It states: PdM FPS is seeking companies to provide COTS technology. Later under Response Submittal Instructions it requests timeline of activities for meeting professional services requirments.

Is the Govt seeking respondants who are OEM's of technolgies who are seeking to have thier products considered for inclusion within ICIDS VI, which means the respondant is seeking an OEM role, but not performer.

Or is the Govt looking for respondants who are seeking a Performer role to provide professional services role of deploying systems and conducting systems integration role only?

The Government has a need for all requirements listed in the SOW.

1 N/A N/A Will the government provide the age of all relevant equipment to which ICIDS-VI must connect or with which it must interface?

No, the age is not available and each site is unique.

2 N/A N/A Can the government confirm that any Windows-based systems with wich the ICIDS-VI solution(s) must conntect or interface are or will have been upgraded to Windows 11 by the time of the award of this contract?

The Government cannot confirm that any Windows-based systems with which the ICIDS-VI solution(s) must conntect or interface are or will have been upgraded to Windows 11 by the time of award.

3 N/A N/A Can the government provide minimum requirements for any CCTV cameras, to include type of camera (e.g., dome, PTZ, infrared, etc.)?

All CCTV requirements are covered in UFGS 28 10 05 UFGS 28 10 05 Electronic Security Systems (ESS).

The use of CCTV requirements are limited.

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