PAN 038049 W911SD-26-Q-A044 SOLICITATION AMEND 0002 D.Final RFI BATCH 1 2 4 and Diagrams DAS Modernization Phs 1.pdf

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0002 23 APR 2026

W911SD

W6QM MICC-WEST POINT

KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN, MADC 681 HARDEE PLACE

WEST POINT, NY 10996-1514

UNITED STATES

IGNACIO CORDOVA, EMAIL: IGNACIO.J.CORDOVA2.CIV@MAIL.MIL TELEPHONE:

520-687-8204

SCD: PAS:

W911SD26QA044

07 APR 2026

SEE CONTINUATION

The purpose of this amendment is to-

i. Extend Solicitation until May 12th, 2026

ii. Post RFI questions and Answers (BATCH # 1,2, & 4). BATCH 0004 RFI (FINAL RFIs) Answers have been updated onto SAM.GOV

iii. Upload Diagrams onto SAM.gov, it is an offeror's responsibility to review all documents and attachments posted onto SAM.gov

iv. Revise the NAICS CODE 517112, and Size Standard 1500 Employees No other changes to this solicitation.

JARROD BOWSKY

28 APR 2026

SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

Continuation of Description

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

RFI Questions and Answers

RFI BATCH # 1- Answered

RFI Batch # 1 (ANSWERED Amendment-0002 )

1. RFQ Section L.2.1 Quotations - Can the hard copy/binder response and proposal volumes be delivered/shipped directly to the Contracting Officer at the MICC office specified by Commercial Carrier (i.e. FedEx), or U.S. Mail, or does the package need to be hand delivered by courier or representative from the Company.

Answer: It can be hand delivered to the WP contracting

2. RFQ (General) Confirming the quoted price should be included by each line item and option on the SF1449, or just Total Price. The document references

Answer: included by each line item and option on the SF1449

3. RFQ (General) The solicitation references access hours and potential shift limitations by facility;

however, additional detail would be helpful. Can USMA please confirm the permitted access hours and any shift restrictions for each building, including whether work is limited to the first shift only; whether second-shift or after-hours access is allowed?

Answer: First Shift restrictions reliant on academic schedule and population in the area of work.

Weekend availability subject to COR availability. Upon award, w

4. PWS Section 1.3.3. Redundant Power (Power requirements in General) It is understood the contractor will be responsible for providing the back-up power system and that should be included in the option quote amounts. Can the Government confirm there is adequate power at the headend location and each IDF (remote) location and if it is determined power is needed, will that be the Government's responsibility to address?

Answer: We would need the contractor to identify the power requirements based upon the proposed system. Should there not be adequate power the COR will process a work ticket with DPW to install as needed.

5. Requesting a 2-week extension to the change the response due date to 15MAY2026. If a 2-week extension is not possible, vendor requests at least a 1-week extension for a new due date of 08MAY2026?

a. There are complexities related to the RFQ that require additional time, resources, and attention to ensure accurate and complete response to all requirements. There is also additional time needed to ensure shipping and delivery of hard-copy volumes (binders and CDs) as required arrive at West Point prior to due date and time.

Answer: Due to time constraints, we may not be able to extended the solicitation

6. RFQ (General) If an extension is not possible, could the deadline be defined as postmarked by or prior to the due date rather than received?

Answer: Please provide the government with tracking once the package has shipped

7. RFQ Section L.2.1 Quotations - Can the Response Volumes/Quote Package be delivered directly to the Contracting Officer at the MICC office specified by the commercial carrier

(i.e. FedEx), or U.S. Mail, or does the package need to be hand-delivered by courier or representative from the Company?

Answer: Either commercial carrier or hand delivered

8. RFQ Section L.2.1 Quotations - Reference Document Type. Confirming only the Total Amount quoted needs to be provided on the SF 1449, and all other quoted options

(CLINs) can be provided on the form we create?

Answer: included pricing by each line item and option on the SF1449, a Spreadsheet with all of the CLINs would be acceptable so long as the solicitation is signed and both are included together.

9. RFQ Section L.2.1 Quotations - confirming there needs to be both the hard copy of our quote form included in the binder/volume and soft copy of the file on the CD (excel/word)?

Answer: Please adhere to solicitation instructions

10. Section 1.3 Page 2 of PWS, Can the Garrison Command (CIO/G6) provide As-built drawings for the DAS network currently in place?

Answer: As-Built attached for Jefferson, Mahan, GIB

11. Section 1.3 Page 2 of PWS - Can CIO/G6 also include model of equipment (Head End, IDFs, Antennas or general "original" Bill of Materials) and OEM (unless that is already included and identified in the "As Built" documentation)?

Answer: Original BOM for Remote and Headends have been changed since installation. New Face equipment inventory is pending.

12. Section 1.3 Scope (page 2 of PWS) (first paragraph): Will West Point consider any other OEM DAS network components for the project (Active/Passive) other than ADRF?

NOTE: The existing system seems to have multiple OEMs, some of which are EOL and other components can support the service(s) for the foreseeable future.

Answer: ADRF Active required. Passive can be any compatible product.

13. Section 1.2 Background (RE: Carrier signal source), if there are requirements to upgrade, or update specific Carrier equipment related to integration with new Head End, shall the responsibility fall on West Point (CIO/G6) or existing Maintenance Contractor

Answer: There is no requirement for the Contractor to upgrade equipment at the headend. That is the responsibility of the Carrier(s) in coordination with the maintenance contractor.-SWT

14. RFQ (General) Does West Point expect to retain title/ownership of the new system and gain rebroadcast rights from the participating Carriers? Or are broadcast rights agreements currently in place, either directly with the Carriers or through a 3rd party that would transfer to the new neutral host DAS?

Answer: All Major equipment 3for carrier TX/RX are owned by the carrier. DAS equipment owned by USMA. Lease agreements are in place.

15. RFQ (General Question) Will West Point consider a secondary option for an "As A Service" solution for the DAS?

Answer: No. USMA Currently has a Maintenance Contract.-SWT

16. PWS - Scope - Installation of new System - Can the Government please confirm whether the ceiling types in the facility apply to the entire building? Based on our review during the site walk, most areas appear to have dropped/tile ceilings, but this was not clear for all spaces.

Answer: All buildings have a composite of drop-ceiling/solid. Open(GIB).

17. Will conduit be required for low voltage?

Answer: The new system will effectively use the same pathways as the existing, which will be removed as part of this PWS. The contractor is required to install this cable IAW applicable EIA /TIA standards and NFP guidance. Should the existing system not have a compliant pathway, which requires conduit. Please advise the COR, who will open a workorder with DPW.-SWT

18. Can the Government provide and confirm information on the existing Head End (included in the As-builts?) and the building location and any additional relevant information? (i.e. distance to Jefferson Hall Library) This was not included in the solicitation or PWS documents provided.

Answer: Head end as builts attached. Recommend that the contractor validate signal path end to end for reliability. Given that the contractor would use equipment that measures the distance of the fiber, that measurement would be more accurate than a drawing. -SWT

19. Can the Government provide outside plant information from Head End Building and the primary facility (Jefferson Hall Library) and the optional building? Can the government please clarify the availability of existing fiber or the availability of conduit to accommodate new fiber installation?

Answer: This project does not require the installation of new outside plant fiber. Although The contractor should test the existing end to end to validate performance.(NSB-Input)

20. Does the Government consider any component, active/passive, of the system (including cabling, fiber, antenna etc.) as reusable for the upgrade project?

Answer: No

RFI BATCH # 2- (ANSWERED Amendment-0002 )

1. Reference: PWS page 2/58; paragraph 1.3, Scope

"All major equipment provided shall be standardized and be manufactured by Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF)."

Question: The specification appears to restrict bidders to DAS systems manufactured by ADRF only. Will the Government accept functionally equivalent systems from other manufacturers?

Answer: West Point has standardized on ADRF equipment and cannot accept a solution that does not integrate with the existing equipment which is out of scope of this contract. There is no way to support alternative equipment without significant additional work outside of the scope of this contract.

2. Reference: Solicitation page 15/69; paragraph C2.4, OPTION 4

"Building 752, Mahan Hall ... passive equipment and cabling shall be reused."

Question: Does the Government intend to require re-use here? In many cases, existing 4G DAS infrastructure will be found unsuitable for re-use in a 5G system, either because of newer technical specifications or aging and deterioration of the cable in place.

Answer: No. That option will be removed.

3. Reference: Solicitation page 62/69; paragraph L.6.1.1 (CONTRACTING)

"Offerors shall submit the original and specified number of copies listed in accordance with paragraph 5.2.3 of this addendum"

Question: This vendor has not found a paragraph numbered 5.2.3 in the solicitation. Could the Government provide the relevant requirement, or offer a pointer to where it may be found?

Answer: As indicated in the SAM.gov listing, Offerors are reminded to carefully review solicitation documents issued as criteria

4. Reference: Solicitation pages 67/69 and 68/69;

"Factor 1 - ... Technical. Submittals at NO CHARGE to the Government ... certification statement from the carriers supporting the vendor has worked with them...."

"Certification statement from the carriers supporting the vendor has worked with them and have performed all necessary technical actions to their guidelines."

Question: Could the Government provide additional detail about the expected content and format of this certification statement?

Answer: Memorandum from all carriers that the vendor has performed service integrating /coordinating distribution of their technology to the appropriately integrated and not at risk to carrier equipment or carrier signal. This memorandum demonstrates appropriate installation and validation of signal distribution throughout the new install. Memorandum should come from regional management.

5. Reference: Oral representation at site visit

Question: Will the Government make DAS as-built drawings for any of the buildings available to vendors?

Answer: Yes

6. Reference: RFP page 5/59, paragraph C1.2, Background

"AT&T, T-Mobile, and VERIZON, currently provide signals to the academy to enable cellular service to all Cadet, Faculty and Staff cellular phone subscribers."

Question: Will the Government provide a description of the existing signal sources for all carriers?

Answer: As this signal varies in configuration and tuning for different buildings, this coordination must occur between the carriers and the contract awardee post award.

7. Reference: RFQ page 6/59, paragraph C1.3.2, Building 758

"All new active components will be installed using the existing racks/spaces vacated by the removed systems."

Question: The required procedure makes it necessary to turn off and remove the existing system before the installation of the new system can begin. This means DAS service will be unavailable for the entire time it takes to install the new system. Is that the Government's intention?

Answer: The intention is to remove all existing building wiring and antenna and replace. It is the USG understanding that there will be a break in service during the installation period of the contract however the contractor should develop a plan that reduces the amount of actual signal outage period to the smallest outage window possible.

8. Reference: Site Visit: Carrier signal distribution among multiple buildings

During the Site Visit, the Government showed equipment which appeared to distribute carrier signals between buildings.

However, the RFQ calls for "signal distribution within the facility" for each covered building.

Question: Will the new DAS systems rely upon the existing inter-building signal distribution?

Answer: The new system will connect to the central signal distribution point, or Head End, however there is no intra-building connectivity which provide "east-west" or between adjacent building connectivity.

9. Reference: Site Visit: Carrier signal distribution among multiple buildings

Question 11.1: If the answer to question 10 is yes, will the Government describe the existing active and passive infrastructure for the distribution system(s)?

Answer: As builts attached.

Question 11.2: If the answer to question 10 is yes, who will be responsible for ensuring that the distribution system(s) support 5G signals?

Answer: N/A

Question 11.3: If the answer to question 10 is yes, do the signal distribution system(s) serve any buildings not listed in the Solicitation?

Answer: N/A

10. Reference: Request for existing design

Because the Government has requested a Firm Fixed Price quotation, it would be helpful for vendors to receive documentation describing the design of the existing DAS equipment in the buildings listed by the Solicitation. This information will help vendors quote the work more accurately. Three parts of the work are particularly affected: 1) the level of effort and cost to remove the existing equipment, 2) the needed service capacity, and 3) the needed UPS/battery backup capacity.

Question: Will the Government provide the existing designs in iBwave or pdf format for the buildings in scope?

Answer: Yes if available, in PDF format

11. Reference: Request for Bill of Materials or inventory of existing systems

Because the Government has requested a Firm Fixed Price quotation, it would be helpful for vendors to receive documentation describing the active equipment now in service.

Question: Will the Government provide a Bill of Materials or other inventory of the existing systems?

Answer: Since the existing NG system is to be removed/replaced, this information is not a value.

The existing design was to 4 g Lite. Also, equipment may have changed from the original BOM due to maintenance replacements.

12. Reference: General infrastructure question

Question: Is there existing single mode fiber from B758 to the other 2 buildings which can be made available to the Contractor?

Answer: There is single mode fiber from the Head End in B600 to Jefferson Library B758, Mahan B752, and GIB.

13. Reference: PWS page 7/69, paragraph C1.3.6, OPTION 4, Building 752

"Under this option, all passive components shall remain..."

The existing passive infrastructure -- antennas and splitters/tappers --potentially support all frequencies ranging from 700-2700MHz which does not include 5G which is typically in C Band 3.7-

4.0 GHz.

Question 13.1: For Option 4, the Contractor is only supposed to upgrade the active equipment only. As a result, the delivered system will not support 5G service. Is that acceptable?

Answer: This has been amended by RMA. JTO/LTO .

Question 13.2: If the existing DAS is only supporting 4G LTE services, there is a high probability that the antenna density is not sufficient to provide adequate 4G LTE coverage throughout the building. Is it acceptable to provide best effort coverage for the option where only the active equipment is being upgraded?

Answer: Yes. Reuse of passive equipment is a cost savings option, so best effort would be acceptable however the expectation that the ACTIVE equipment will be able to support 5G in the future. This means that, while the passive component may be the limiting factor, the active component must be designed for use with 5G.

14. Reference: RFQ page 9/69, paragraph C1.10, Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

"Special Equipment rental, Hi Reach scaffolding."

Question: Our representatives at the site visit did not report any locations where high-reach scaffolding would be needed. Do any locations in the PWS require scaffolding or high-reach scaffolding? If so, could the Government describe the locations?

Answer: . Jefferson may require to cross atrium. Mahan Auditorium. GIB has open elevated pathway. That said, if the representative on the walkthrough did not identify those areas, it is the responsibility of the representative to do so.

15. Factor 1 (Technical) requires "certification statement from the carriers supporting the vendor has worked with them." Offerors understand that the underlying technical scope under PWS 1.2, 1.3.2.b, 1.3.4.c, 1.3.6.d, 1.3.8.f, 1.4.b, and Table 3 requires the DAS to support all three carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) in every building. The question here is strictly limited to the carrier certification letter requirement under Factor 1: does "carriers" mean certification letters are required from all three named carriers, or is a certification from one or more carriers sufficient? If all three are required, please confirm the format, signatory level, and acceptable substitute language expected.

Answer: See Question 4 above.

16. Will a certification statement from the Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) Original Equipment Manufacturer, attesting to the vendor's demonstrated experience installing ADRF equipment on multi-carrier bands, be considered in support of the carrier certification requirement?

Answer: No, a memorandum or other official communication from the carriers is the only demonstration of correct integration that is supported.

17. For Factor 2 (Past Performance), may prime and subcontractor past performance examples be combined to reach up to three references, and will subcontractor references be evaluated as equivalent to prime references when the subcontractor is performing similar scope on this effort?

Answer: Please provide the certifications from all 3 carriers.

18. For Factor 2 relevance (substantially similar in effort, complexity, dollar value, and contract type), please confirm whether commercial, state, or international DAS projects that are otherwise relevant and within 36 months will be considered, or whether federal references are required.

Answer: All are relevant, however, Federal is preferred.

19. Is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) required, and if so will the Government provide the template? If not, should references be provided as narrative project profiles with point-of-contact information?

Answer: Uploaded Batch # 3

Technical and Scope Clarifications

20. The PWS names Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) as the required manufacturer. Will the Government identify the specific ADRF model numbers or product series required (for example, ADXV fiber-to-the-edge, SDR-5G, or other), to ensure pricing accuracy across all Offerors?

Answer: This is a RFQ, which we will evaluate the submittals as required and in accordance with the PWS. As long as the item performs what we need it to do the vendor can recommend a specific model for reliability. We will review your proposal with your recommended active systems which will provide the best performance for the price.

21. Will the Government release existing as-built drawings, rack elevations, cable route documentation, heat maps, or RF propagation studies for Building 758 (Jefferson Hall Library), the General Instructional Building (GIB), and Building 752 (Mahan Hall)?

Answer: Yes, where available.

22. What is the current DAS equipment manufacturer, model, and installation date at each facility, and is inventory documentation available? This informs removal and disposal labor estimates.

Answer: Most equipment is Commscope. Historical records are currently not available. Estimated installation o/a 2017. Equipment has been upgraded since the original installation. Major equipment is CommScope.

23. For Option 4 (Mahan Hall active replacement with existing passive reuse), is the Government willing to share passive infrastructure condition, age, and test records so Offerors can assess performance at 5G frequencies using existing cabling and antennas?

Answer: Except for the GIB, the passive equipment in the other two buildings is 10 years old. No test data is available.

24. PWS Section 1.6 states a 180-day period of performance, while the Delivery Schedule for CLIN 0001 through CLIN 0014 indicates a period of performance from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 (approximately 365 days). Please clarify whether the binding period of performance is 180 days, 365 days, or another duration.

Answer. 1.6 will be corrected. The PoP is 1 year from award of contract.

25. The PWS indicates existing racks and spaces will be reused. Please confirm whether the Government will provide racks "as-is, where-is," or whether Offerors should price replacement racks as a risk reserve.

Answer: The rack space used by this contract will utilize space vacated by the existing equipment, which will be removed by this contract. However, due to the possible approach to install new system in parallel, there may be a requirement for an additional rack. If so, when identified, will be provided by the Gov.

26. Section 2.1.1 requires all major active equipment to be newly manufactured ADRF. Please confirm whether passive components (antennas, cabling, splitters, taps, connectors) may be sourced from any qualified manufacturer meeting the cited standards, or whether ADRF or specific brands are required for passive components as well.

Answer: ADRF is required for active components only.

27. For the redundant power options (two-hour emergency backup), will the Government accept a lithium-ion battery-based UPS solution, a standard VRLA UPS solution, or does it have a preferred chemistry or topology?

Answer: Vendor to provide product data to be used for permit/ authorization /restrictions.

Site Access, Security, and Schedule

28. Please identify the anticipated Common Access Card (CAC) eligibility threshold for contractor and subcontractor personnel and confirm whether a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is required prior to site access or only for sustained CAC issuance.

Answer: CAC issuance is based on mission need and is required for personnel who require physical and/or network access to DoD systems, particularly for recurring access exceeding six months. A favorably adjudicated NACI (or equivalent) is required prior to CAC issuance. However, a completed NACI is not required for initial site access; personnel may access the installation through standard Installation Access Control procedures, including required background checks and vetting. For this contract, a CAC will not be necessary, a Local Area Credential (LAC), would be issued by the Visitor Control Center.

29. Please confirm whether escorted access is permitted for ADRF OEM factory support personnel and carrier engineers who require only intermittent, short-duration access for commissioning and acceptance testing.

Answer: Yes, escorted access is permitted for OEM factory support personnel and carrier engineers requiring intermittent or short-duration access. Such personnel may enter as escorted visitors when accompanied by a qualified escort and must remain under escort at all times. CAC issuance is not required for this type of access; however, all personnel must comply with installation access procedures, security requirements, and coordinate access through the COR.

30. For option CLIN funding decisions, what is the latest anticipated date by which option exercise decisions will be communicated to the awardee? Offerors are pricing ADRF equipment and long-lead items and require this date to mitigate supply risk.

Answer: The requirement is NOT a multiyear contract. Quote on all CLINs, upon awarding, a determination will be made as to what CLINs will be funded

31. GSA Contract Vehicle

The RFQ Addendum states that "All interested offerors, to participate must hold a GSA Contract to perform required DAS services." Inspired Solutions, Inc. holds GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract #47QTCA22D00DQ under the Information Technology Category, with Special Item Numbers (SINs) 33411 (Purchase of New Electronic Equipment), 54151S (Information Technology Professional Services), and OLM (Order-Level Materials).

Inspired is also an SBA-certified 8(a) firm within the GSA MAS 8(a) Pool, as well as SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB.

Please confirm whether this GSA MAS contract and these SINs satisfy the GSA Contract requirement for this procurement, and whether the Government will consider socio-economic set-aside status (including 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB) in any manner during source selection or as a tiebreaker.

Answer: GSA-MAS Please ensure you review the Solicitation terms and conditions.

RFI BATCH # 3- Answered Amend 0001-

RFI BATCH # 3 (AMEND 0001)

1. L.6.1.3, Table 2 - Page Limitations, pg. 64

Table 2 specifies that one (1) CD ROM is required for the digital submission of each volume (Volumes I-IV). Would the Government consider allowing offerors to consolidate all four digital volumes onto a single CD ROM, with each volume clearly labeled in separate folders, rather than requiring four individual CD ROMs?

Answer: 1 CD ROM is acceptable, and One (1) binder is also acceptable so long as the digital copy is on a CD ROM

2. L.6.1.3, Table 2 - Page Limitations, pg. 64

Will the Government please confirm that cover pages, and tables of contents are excluded from the page limitations for the technical and past performance volume?

Answer: That's fine

3. Reference: Solicitation page 12/69; paragraph C2.1.3

"The following Spectrum Requirements support the objective of this requirement. Table 3 Spectrum Requirements (end of paragraph)"

Question: Table 3 does not appear in the Solicitation; however, there is a Table 3 with frequencies in the PWS. Should the reader refer to Table 3 on page 8/68 in the PWS?

Answer: It is the offeror's responsibility to review all attached documents posted in the SAM.gov solicitation

4. Reference: Solicitation 64/69; Page limitations in Table 2

Page Limit for Volume III, Past Performance, is "20 (does not include questionnaire responses)"

Question: Could the Government provide additional information about the desired questionnaires?

Answer: Will upload past performance questionnaire into SAM

5. Reference: RFQ page 9/69, paragraph C1.9, Contractor Travel

"Reserved"

Question: Will the Government permit quoters to include the cost of travel within the terms of its GSA Contract and the Joint Travel Regulation?

Answer: Only quote what is requested in the solicitation

Past Performance Questionnaire See below

RFI BATCH # 4- FINAL RFIs--Answered Amend 0002-

SEE--ATTACHED IN SAM.GOV--due to format, BATCH # 0004 must be PDF'ed

Performance Assessment Questionnaire - Cover Letter

SUBJECT: Offeror Past Performance Assessment in Support of Request for Quote (RFQ)

W911SD-26-Q-A044

Dear Sir/Ma'am, The US Army West Point Contracting Office is currently conducting a competitive source selection to evaluate offerors on the subject RFP. As part of this evaluation, we have requested that the offerors provide information about their past performance on same or similar federal, state, or local government or commercial contracts. You have been identified as the point of contact cited on the enclosure.

Your assessment of their performance is extremely valuable to our evaluation. Please complete the enclosure and return to the:

US Army

United State Military Academy (USMA)

681 Roger Place Suite 100

West Point, New York 10996

(insert Contracting Office and address), no later than 15 days after receipt of request or (insert date), whichever occurs first. Submit your completed questionnaire to ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.

mil.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Performance Assessment Questionnaire

Please provide your candid responses. The information that you provide will be used in the awarding of federal contracts. Therefore, it is important that your information be as factual, accurate and complete as possible to preclude the need for follow-up by the evaluators. If you do not have knowledge of or experience with the company in question, please forward this Questionnaire to the person who does (and/or) notify the Contracting Officer. Please return the completed Questionnaire to the Contracting Officer identified in the cover letter within the stated timeframe.

Rating Definitions:

Substantial Confidence: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many requirements that benefit the end user. Work was accomplished with few, if any, minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective. The offeror has been highly successfully in performing the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some requirements that benefit the end user. Work was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective. The offeror has successfully performed the required effort.

Limited Confidence: Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. Serious problems with contractor performance were experienced for which the contractor has either not yet identified corrective actions or the corrective actions taken appear only marginally effective. The offeror has had little success performing the required effort.

No Confidence: Performance does not meet most contractual requirements. Serious problems with contractor performance were experienced for which the corrective actions were ineffective. The offeror has not successfully performed the required effort.

PART I. (To be completed by the Offeror)

A. CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION

Contractor/Company Name/Division:

Address:

Program Identification/Title:

Contract Number:

Contract Type:

Prime Contractor Name (if different from the contractor name cited above):

Contract Award Date:

Forecasted or Actual Contract Completion Date:

Nature of the Contractual Effort or Items Purchased:

Total Contract Value:

B. IDENTIFICATION OF OFFEROR'S REPRESENTATIVE

Name:

Title:

Date:

Telephone Number:

Address:

E-mail Address:

PART II. EVALUATION (To be completed by Point of Contact - Respondent)

*Note: rationale is required for each response.

A. Compliance of Products, Services, Documents, and Related Deliverables to Specification Requirements and Standards of Good Workmanship

Substantial Confidence

Satisfactory Confidence

Limited Confidence

No Confidence

Rationale: _________________________________________________________

B. Effectiveness of Project Management (to include use and control of subcontractors).

Substantial Confidence

Satisfactory Confidence

Limited Confidence

No Confidence

Rationale: __________________________________________________________

C. Timeliness of Performance for Services and Product Deliverables.

Substantial Confidence

Satisfactory Confidence

Limited Confidence

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PART III. RETURN INFORMATION

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Section C

PWS

GENERAL INFORMATION

C1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

C1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide the upgrade and renovation of existing commercial cellular Distributed Antenna Systems(DAS) components and equipment that are at end of life technology, and replace them with current 5g capability. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and consumables to upgrade capability in support of providing modern capabilities to the Cadet, Staff and Faculty of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Westpoint, New York.

C1.2 Background: The Chief Information Officer, G6(CIO/G6) has identified the need to upgrade the existing cellular distribution systems within key buildings due to the inability to support modern fifth-generation mobile network(5G) enhancements offered by the core carriers. AT&T, T-Mobile, and VERIZON, currently provide signals to the academy to enable cellular service to all Cadet, Faculty and Staff cellular phone subscribers. The carrier signals are distributed within the Academic buildings through a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) installed within each building.

These systems ensure that the cellular service signals are maintained within the buildings since outside antenna signals cannot penetrate walls and indoor barriers. These systems directly support life, safety, and administrative communications.

C1.2.1 The CIO/G6 has identified that the current equipment cannot support new and emerging capabilities of 5G cellular technology since the existing equipment was installed and manufactured before 5G was developed. Currently, the equipment can only support 4G LTE. The enhancement of the equipment to support 5G will provide all mobile subscribers with the following capabilities:

a. Faster Speeds. This enables high-quality streaming, fast downloads, and smooth video conferencing.

b. Greater Capacity. Supports more devices per square mile, ideal for densely populated areas and numerous devices that utilize cellular for internet services- IoT (Internet of Things) deployments.

c. Improved Reliability. Enhanced network stability and better coverage.

C1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s), to Engineer the removal and replacement of existing Distributed Antenna infrastructure and components that are unable to support 5G signal capability to new and emerging cellular technologies. All major equipment provided shall be standardized and be manufactured by Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF). This PWS provides for the upgrade of 3 separate facilities 1 primary, and 2 optional buildings, contingent upon funding.

C1.3.1 The contractor will be required to provide a RF Propagation plot, a.ka. "Heat Map" of all facilities to develop a design plan for antenna and component installations.

C1.3.2 Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library. The contractor will perform a preliminary RF Propagation study to be used within the engineering design. The contractor shall remove and replace all active components, passive components, cables, and antennas and replace the system in its entirety to provide for the capability of 5G cellular technology. All new active components will be installed using the existing racks/spaces vacated by the removed systems.

a. The contractor shall be responsible for the disposition of all removed equipment and materials no longer required under 1.3.1

b. The contractor shall install new cable, passive and active equipment to provide for a 100% upgrade to 5G capability, supporting ATT, T-Mobile, Verizon signal distribution within the facility.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination of interruption of services with the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch, DAS Maintenance contractor, and if required the major carrier's.

d. The contractor shall test and certify that the system's performance meets or exceed specified performance levels and provide results to the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch.

e. The contractor shall develop and provide "As Built "drawings which identify locations and inventory of all antenna's, cable routes, and telecom equipment. All drawings and sketches developed under this PWS shall become the property of the CIO/G6 upon final draft at the completion of this project

C1.3.3 OPTION 1. Redundant Power. Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library. Contingent upon funding, the contractor shall provide a back-up power system to all active DAS equipment capable of a 2hour emergency power in the event of an electrical outage.

C1.3.4 OPTION 2. General Instructional Building (GIB). This facility is adjacent to the Jefferson Hall Library and serves as a temporary class and administrative area for displaced academic and staff functions during the academies multiyear Academic Building Upgrade Program (ABUP).

Contingent upon funding, the contractor shall provide the following:

a. The contractor shall perform an RF Propagation study to design the effective placement of antennas and infrastructure.

b. The contractor shall be responsible for the disposition of all removed equipment and materials no longer required under 1.3.3

c. The contractor shall install new cable, passive and active equipment to provide for a 100% upgrade to 5G capability, supporting AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon signal distribution within the facility.

d. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination of interruption of services with the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch, DAS Maintenance contractor, and if required the major carriers.

e. The contractor shall test and certify that the system's performance meets or exceed specified performance levels and provide results to the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch.

f. The contractor shall develop and provide "As Built "drawings which identify locations and inventory of all antenna's, cable routes, and telecom equipment. All drawings and sketches developed under this PWS shall become the property of the CIO/G6 upon final draft at the completion of this project.

C1.3.5. OPTION 3. General Instructional Building (GIB). Contingent upon funding. The contractor shall provide and install redundant power to all active DAS components installed within 1.3.3.

C1.3.6. OPTION 4. Building 752, Mahan Hall. Contingent upon funding, the contractor shall remove all active DAS equipment and replace the components with newly manufactured Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) equipment. The equipment shall provide 5G signaling throughout the existing infrastructure. Under this option, all passive components shall remain pending funding for replacement.

a. The contractor shall be responsible for the disposition of all replaced equipment

b. The contractor shall coordinate service outages with the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch.

c. The contractor shall test and certify that the system's performance meets or exceed specified performance levels and provide results to the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch.

d. The contractor shall ensure that the system provides for a 100% upgrade to 5G capability, supporting AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon signal distribution within the facility.

e. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination of interruption of services with the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch, DAS Maintenance contractor, and if required the major carrier's.

f. The contractor shall develop and provide "As Built "drawings which identify locations and inventory of all telecom equipment and rack elevations. All drawings and sketches developed under this PWS shall become the property of the CIO/G6 upon final draft at the completion of this project.

C1.3.7. OPTION 5. Building 752, Mahan Hall. Contingent upon funding, the contractor shall provide and install Redundant Power to all active DAS Components installed under 1.3.4.

C1.3.8 OPTION 6. Building 752, Mahan Hall. Contingent upon funding, the contractor shall remove and replace all passive equipment, including cabling, and antennas and replace the DAS Infrastructure in its entirety.

a. The contractor shall perform an RF Propagation Study for the efficient placement of antennas and passive components.

b. The contractor is responsible for the disposition of all cabling and components removed under this option.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination of interruption of services with the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch, DAS Maintenance contractor, and if required the major carriers.

d. The contractor shall install newly manufactured material and components that are rated for cellular 5G performance.

e. The contractor shall test and certify that the system's performance meets or exceed specified performance levels and provide results to the CIO/G6 Network Service Branch.

f. The contractor shall ensure that the system provides for a 100% upgrade to 5G capability, supporting AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon signal distribution within the facility.

g. The contractor shall develop and provide "As Built "drawings which identify locations and inventory of all antenna's, cable routes, and telecom equipment. All drawings and sketches developed under this PWS shall become the property of the CIO/G6 upon final draft at the completion of this project.

C1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide:

a. Removal of equipment which cannot support 5G cellular services.

b. Install new ADRF DAS Systems which will provide 100% coverage and 5g signal capability for all major cellular carriers within the building(s).

c. Upgrade DAS Infrastructure to include cable, antennas and associated components to enhance 5G performance, based upon RF Propagation studies.

1.5 Type of Contract: FIRM FIXED PRICE

1.6 Period of Performance: 180 Days from award of contract.

1.7 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed

Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library.

OPTION 1. Redundant Power, Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library. Contingent on funding.

OPTION 2. General Instructional Building(GIB). OPTION 2, Contingent on funding.

OPTION 3. General Instructional Building (GIB). Contingent upon funding. OPTION 4. Building 752, Mahan Hall, Contingent on funding.

OPTION 5. Building 752, Mahan Hall. Contingent upon funding OPTION 6. Building 752, Mahan Hall. Contingent upon funding. United States Military Academy, Westpoint, NY, 10996.

C1.8 Site Survey. All prospective contractors will be offered a site survey to review the requirement of this PWS. All site surveys will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer.

C1.9 Contractor Travel: Reserved

C1.10 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Special Equipment rental, Hi Reach scaffolding.

PART 2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

C2.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for the upgrade and renovation of existing commercial cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) components and equipment that are at end of life technology and replace them with current 5g capability. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and consumables to upgrade capability in support of providing modern capabilities to the Cadet, Staff and Faculty of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Westpoint, New York. The work performed under this PWS shall conform to the following standards

Standard Purpose

BICSI 006 DAS design and implementation

NFPA 70 (NEC) Electrical safety and installation

IEEE 1100, 1584,

3007.1

Grounding, arc-flash, ESD safety

IFC Section 510 Fire code compliance for public safety DAS

FCC Regulations Frequency and interference control

47 CFR 1.1310 Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure Limits

47 CFR 90.219, Use of Signal Boosters

ANSI/TIA-569, Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

ANSI/TIA-606 Administration Standard for Telecommunications

TIA TSB- 5018 Structured Cabling Infrastructure Guidelines to Support Distributed Antenna Systems

Manufacturers Guidelines Major Equipment Manufacturers Installation

ANSI/TIA-607-E Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding

Standard Purpose

ANSI/TIA-568.3-E Optical Fiber Cabling and Components

ANSI/TIA-756-B Customer Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications

BICSI TDMM 15th Ed.

a. All network enabled hardware and software must support Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).

b. All hardware and software must meet all federal Section 508 requirements.

C2.1.1. Major Active Equipment. All active equipment must be newly manufactured provided by Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF).

C2.1.2 DAS Performance Specifications. All Distributed Antenna Systems shall be certified and perform to the below specifications.

Category Target Value Area Comments

RSRP < 3

GHz

-95 dBm >95% -95dBm or better RSRP design target is required for all systems over 95% of the Coverage Area

RSRP > 3 GHz) -100 dBm

>95% -100 dBm or better RSRP design target is required for all systems over 95% of the Coverage Area.

SINR > 4 dB > 95% The SINR is greater than 4 dB with a loading of 100% for 95%+ of coverage area.

Dominance Over Macro 6 dB 100% The design should be at a minimum 6 dB stronger than the peak macro benchmark data at any point in the entire coverage area.

C2.1.3 Spectrum Requirements. The following Spectrum Requirements support the objective of this requirement.

Table 3 Spectrum Requirements

C2.1.4 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan. The plan, as a minimum, shall identify regularly scheduled work (to include location, work to be completed, timeline, etc.) The Contractor's proposed Work Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review within 10DAYS after date of contract award (Deliverable 1). The workplan can be Microsoft Project or Excell spreadsheet which would define milestones. Any proposed change to the accepted Final Work Plan is required to be resubmitted via the COR for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer at a minimum 5 calendar days prior to implementation.

C2.2 Tasks: Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library. Task requirements for Building 758, Jefferson Hall consist of the following:

C2.2.1. The contractor shall perform an RF Propagation Study to establish the optimal placement of passive antennas…