Questions_ _Answers_for_Solicitation_W911QX-16-T-0203.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SOLICITATION W911QX-16-T-0203

What is the wage determination/pay scale for this project? This requirement is not subject to the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage Determination

Will certified payroll be required? No, this is not considered construction

What type of fiber connectors/bulkheads be used? SC, LC, ST? What brand bulkheads?

LC – we are not particular about the brand

Are we to splice pigtails and use splice trays or use splice on connectors? Yes on the splice pigtails

In room Z4C22/207 Which existing racks do you want to populate with new fiber panels? Will be identified upon award

In room Z4C22/207, It appears that the existing racks and panel are currently populated, Can Contractor provide and install a new rack to the left of existing racks? If not, No – we will be able to identify which rack is to be used

Who will be responsible for re-configuring the existing hardware to accommodate proposed work?

Government personnel

Will we need to install Inner duct for interior fiber? Yes

Is Max cell being used for the Outside Plant Fiber? and what size? If not, No

Is all Outside Plant Fiber being pulled through Innerduct? No

Is there any available innerducts for new OSP fiber? If not, No

Is there any open pipes to pull in new max cell or inner duct to accommodate new OSP fiber? No

Is there a campus staff member/contractor familiar with campus layout available to answer questions with no liability to them or the Army for newly scheduled site visit? Yes

Where will contractor put Service loops on fiber runs? and how many feet? Yes, about 4 feet

Are there any site specific requirements for fire stopping floor / wall penetrations? It should not be any

– using existing conduit & tray systems

Is there cable tray along all pathways? Yes

Are there any As-Built Drawings for the site? and Can they be provided? There are but, we can’t make them available before award

You are requesting that the time of completion Is 3 months could that time be extended till 5 months?

No

Also do all the other it states that only 4 patch panels need to be installed, do all the other buildings already have existing patch panel with enough free space? Most of the work will be done between closets. Some of the closets may need an additional patch panel. You should be able to identify upon the site survey

Will innerduct need to be run in existing conduit prior to placing fiber optic cable? Yes

Will drawings be available to us on line? No

Are there current conduit drawings and are these available? There are but, we can’t make them available before award

Will there be adequate time to visit all forty buildings on the 27th or will we be allowed to spend the 28/29th collecting additional measurements and details? We don’t have 40 buildings. This particular project consist of 36 closets, 2 room within 5 buildings – site survey can be done within 3 hours

What type of terminations and panels are required? LC connectors. We are not particular

Is it to be assumed that there is adequate duct space in the existing system? Yes

Are the US Army ISEC specifications the standards to be employed on this build? Yes

What are the required testing parameters? i.e. 10G/100G? At least 10G

Is there a pre-bid conference or site survey date set? No

If not, how do we go about setting up a site survey to measure the fiber runs as stated in C.3.1.1 of this solicitation? You can arrange for a site visit/survey

Are there any drawings for this project? We have a basic drawing, that were included in the RFP

Is there a scope of work for this project? Should have been included in the RFP

Are there any drawings or given distances for the building to building list given? No, you will need to do the measurements when the site visit is done

Is each fiber listed to be fully terminated at each end? Most but not all, we can identify at a later date

Are available pathways through existing conduits and tray systems the responsibility of the Government or the contractor (no broken, collapsed, overfilled conduits, or tray systems)? Both have enough space

Will there be a scheduled site-visit/walk-thru of the facilities, where all cabling will be installed? Walk-thru and site visits are being conducted now

Are there any blueprints/floor plans of the buildings? We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

Do you have a map of the campus with building #'s, and any information or drawings of the manhole system? We can’t provide that information at this time

Are the pathways already established for the fibers to be installed in between building? Yes

Will there be a scheduled site-visit/walk-thru of the facilities, where all cabling will be installed?

Walk-thru and site visits are being conducted now

Are there any blueprints/floor plans of the buildings? We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

Do you have a map of the campus with building #'s, and any information or drawings of the manhole system? We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

What type of connectors are to be installed, and what type of terminations, IE fusion splice, epoxy?

LC with IE fusion splice

Solicitation only states new patch panels in below buildings, are we to assume all other buildings have existing Fiber Housings and adapter plates to house all new Counts of Fiber to be installed?

- Two (2) Fiber Optic Patch panels in Building 204/3D051

• Two (2) Fiber Optic Patch panels in Building 202/3F051

Need new rack mount fiber optic enclosure to be installed into/onto existing equipment rack. Some closets will require additional patch panel

Will you provide drawings showing all manholes to be entered and buildings to properly bid the project?

Walk thru will give the information needed concerning the manholes and buildings

Do you have a preference on the Product for the cabling? Brand no, must be plenum

What are the cable runs from each building? Offerors will need to measure

When will you plan the Site Visits? They are being done now

Is there anything other than SAM that we should be registered in to be able to bid? No

Do you have a preference on the Fiber Optic products you need? Fiber optic should at least be plenum

The RFQ seems to indicate that the contractor is merely installing the fiber optic cable and patch panels is the contractor also responsible for terminating the fiber, purchasing the tips and associated materials?

Yes

Is there a labeling convention which must be adhered? What are the work hours? Labeling will be identified upon award. Work hours 0800 - 1730

Are there any security permit requirements? No

When can I have a re-schedule walk-thru with a staff knowledgeable on the facility and location of the pathway? Call Government TPOC for an appointment

Please provide an "as-built" blueprints or drawings. These drawings will help during the walk-thru and if/when awarded a contract in the execution of the project? We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

Is plenum rated cable required for all the project fiber optics run or just for the outside runs? This is very important since it increases price significantly? Yes, both inside and outside

Can the Government provide which panels have available space to install new bulk heads in each closet?

Can be seen with a walk-thru

Please provide OSP details to include manhole butterflies and available conduit space in the two OSP runs. We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

Is US Army ISEC specifications the build to standard for this project? Yes

If the Duct space is not available in OSP runs should the quote provide for the installation of new conduit system? no, we have adequate conduit space

Will the government provide as build fiber OTDR readings for existing fiber ties? No

It appears the CORE in building 207 does not have adequate rack space to hold new fiber panels, should contractor design to fit additional racks to hold added fiber panels? The government will make sure there is adequate space in the current racks. The requirement calls for use of the existing racks

Existing panels include Siecor and Corning is there a preference on type of panels to be installed? No

Because of the log lead time on 288 strand single mode fiber will the government accept two (2) 144 strand single mode fiber cables in lieu? Yes

Can the government provide as build drawings for the existing network/conduit pathway? We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

Will the Guard Shack require a wall mount fiber panel? Yes

Is the 288 Fiber OSP run to be one (1) continuous piece without manhole splice? Manhole splice is acceptable

Please provide details that show the conduit to be used to install the new fiber optic cable in manhole system or will contractor need to survey and validate? We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

I am asking for your support on scheduling another walk-thru with a person that knows the facility and location of the pathway, and to provide an "as-built" blueprints or drawings. These drawings will help during the walk-thru and if/when awarded a contract in the execution of the project. Walk thru appointments are being scheduled now with the Government TPOC

Outdoor grade cabling can be filled (such as with waterproof gel) or unfilled. We need to know if filled or unfilled is required? In extreme conditions, gopher proof cable also exists, which involves a heavy steel shield. Filled

Can you add clause: "252.232-7004 DoD Progress Payment Rates" to this contract? Since this is award will be made to a small business offer based on the set-aside, progress payment terms can be incorporated into the resultant award

Can you please provide footages for all cable paths needed for this project. You will have to do a site survey

Can you please provide a floor plan showing all MDF’s and IDF’s that we will be connecting with this project along with the proposed pathway of the fiber cable. We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

What are the working hours of this project? Work hours 0800 – 1730, some flexibility but not before 0700 or after 1800, no weekends or after hour work

Are there any wage scale determinations for this project? No

Are we to assume all core drills and penetrations are existing and usable? Yes

Are we to assume that the duct banks portion of the project is free from obstructions and usable. Yes

If the manholes are full of water can we just pump out the water to the nearest storm drain or will we have to pump out the manhole and remove the water from the site? Should have rain water and you can pump to street

Will we be given a staging area onsite for all materials and tools needed for this project? Yes

Are we to assume that we are mounting the new fiber panels in existing racks and space has been made for our panels in these racks? Yes onto existing rack, yes on space being made

What type of connectors are to be used? LC

Are we supplying the adapter panels? Yes

You currently have two different lines of Corning panels. What line will we be supplying adapter panels for if we are supplying them? This is up to the offeror

Are we to supply innerduct the fiber runs? If so, just for indoor runs or all of them? Yes, indoor only

Is there an incumbent? If so, who is the current incumbent? No

Is there a specific type and brand for the fiber connectors? (i.e. LC / SC) LC

During the scheduled site visit, there was an announcement made about the dispersing of ARL drawings reflecting fiber run distances between buildings and communication closets. Will those drawings still be provided? We do have, but can’t be provided until after award

Will the winning vendor be able to verify the runs prior to purchasing the fiber? If so, will the vendor be allowed to submit a change request and price adjustment comparable to the percentage of variance based on the difference? Yes on verification of runs, don’t know about the change request

Has the integrity of the conduit been inspected to ensure there is enough space to accommodate the new fiber runs? No

Has it also been determined that conduits are accessible and that age has not compromised the conduit? Yes

The drawing only shows two manholes, are there others that provides access to the buildings? Yes, but the 2 shown are the ones that are part of this project

Is the government expecting the vendor to demo any existing cable during this effort? No

Will removal of the old fiber optic cable, patch panels, adapter panels, etc. be required? No

Do you want the plenum fiber to be armored? Armored only for the outside

Do you want the fiber run in inner duct if it is non-armored? Yes

Does the existing fiber system need to be maintained until cutover of the new fiber system? Yes