W911SG25RA007-Answers to Submitted RFI Questions.pdf

Q&A Session 1

Solicitation: W911SG25RA007

Communications Infrastructure for Bldg. 5800

Question 1: Where can I access the documents listed in section 6 of the solicitation?

Answer: It is the responsibility of the offeror to search the web for these publications.

Question 2: How many data drops per location/ room?

Answer:

room SIPR

CPN-

I/SEAGULL

Behind room S2 2 4 G-3 office 4 3 G-3 conf 2 2 Pershing conf 1 2 CCR conf 1 2 CG office 4 4 CSM office 4 3 CCWO office 4 3 COS office 4 3

DCO office 4 3 SUM each 30 29 Total drops 59

Question 3: Will any network equipment need to be provided such as the patch panels?

Answer: Patch panels will need to be provided. We will provide the network switches.

Question 4: Which certifications are required for the technicians that will be conducting copper installation, termination, and testing? Also, for electrical workers?

Answer: Please refer to EM 385-1-1 for specific guidance.

Question 5: Which type of certification equipment is required for this installation?

Answer: Asbestos remediation equipment for drilling through the walls known to contain asbestos material.

Question 6: Is a breakdown needed for the costs in the bid?

Answer: Please note, this is a Request for Proposal. Total amount should be inclusive for CLIN 0001 and 0002. All associated costs (e.g,. labor, materials, equipment, overhead, etc.) shall be fully accounted for within the respective CLIN total.

Question 7: Is there a warranty required for the labor and materials?

Answer: 1 year post-installation to fix any connections not transporting data

Question 8: Do we need to include portable restrooms as part of the mobilization plan, or will they be accessible on site?

Answer: Portable restrooms unnecessary

Question 9: Do we need to schedule work for any specific areas? If so, how much notice is required?

Answer: 24 hour notice is required for all conference rooms. One week for offices.

Question 10: Is there a specific format for the performance and payment bond?

Answer: Please refer to FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction which is incorporated by reference in the solicitation. Clause has been provided in full txt below.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Original contract price means the award price of the contract; or, for requirements contracts, the price payable for the estimated total quantity; or, for indefinite-quantity contracts, the price payable for the specified minimum quantity. Original contract price does not include the price of any options, except those options exercised at the time of contract award.

(b) Amount of required bonds. Unless the resulting contract price is valued at or below the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 28.102-1(a) on the date of award of this contract, the successful offeror shall furnish performance and payment bonds to the Contracting Officer as follows:

(1) Performance bonds ( Standard Form 25). The penal amount of performance bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

(2) Payment Bonds ( Standard Form 25A). The penal amount of payment bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

(3) Additional bond protection.

(i) The Government may require additional performance and payment bond protection if the contract price is increased. The increase in protection generally will equal 100 percent of the increase in contract price.

(ii) The Government may secure the additional protection by directing the Contractor to increase the penal amount of the existing bond or to obtain an additional bond.

(c) Furnishing executed bonds. The Contractor shall furnish all executed bonds, including any necessary reinsurance agreements, to the Contracting Officer, within the time period specified in the Bid Guarantee provision of the solicitation, or otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer, but in any event, before starting work.

(d) Surety or other security for bonds. The bonds shall be in the form of firm commitment, supported by corporate sureties whose names appear on the list contained in Treasury Department Circular 570, individual sureties, or by other acceptable security such as postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, in accordance with Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. Treasury Circular 570 is published in the Federal Register or may be obtained from the:

U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management, Service Surety Bond Branch, 3700 East West Highway, Room 6 F01, Hyattsville, MD 20782.

Or via the internet at http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/.

(e) Notice of subcontractor waiver of protection (40 U.S.C. 3133(c)). Any waiver of the right to sue on the payment bond is void unless it is in writing, signed by the person whose right is waived, and https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-28#FAR_28_102_1 https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/performance-bond https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/payment-bond http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/ executed after such person has first furnished labor or material for use in the performance of the contract.

(End of clause)

Question 11: Where can we access the current version for documents listed in section 6 such as the Technical Criteria I3A, Technical Guide I3A, Technical Guide for the Integration of

SIPRNET?

Answer: Please see the attached.

Question 12: Para. 1.2 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

Confirming Holocom boxes are to be installed on both sides of walls when installing conduit pathway for SIPR locations?

Answer: Holocom boxes are to be installed on only one side IAW CNSSI 7003

Question 13: Para. 1.3 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

How many Data Drop Counts Per Outlet for a total of 30 RED CAT6 SIPR Drops?

Answer: Refer to question 2

Question 14: Para. 1.3 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

How many Data Drop Counts Per Outlet for a total of 29 BLUE CAT6 Seagull Drops?

Answer: Refer to question 2

Question 15: Para. 1.3.2 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

Confirmation of 30 RED CAT6 RJ45 Jacks for SIPR Data Drops?

Answer: Refer to question 2

Question 16: Para. 1.3 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

How many Data Drop Counts Per Outlet for a total of 29 BLUE CAT6 Seagull Drops?

Answer: Refer to question 2

Question 17: Para. 1.3.2 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

Confirmation of 29 BLUE CAT6 RJ45 Jacks for Seagull Data Drops?

Answer: Refer to question 2

Question 18: Para. 4.1.2 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

Is End User to supply GSA approved padlocks for Holocom Enclosures?

Answer: No, please supply them as part of your proposal.

Question 19: Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

What manufacturer and size of patch panel/enclosure is required? Holocom Cabinet?

Answer: Whatever is required to be in compliance with CNSSI 7003, with this PDS treated as a category 2.

Question 20: Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

Is backboard required for patch panel/enclosure per TIA-569?

Answer: Yes

Question 21: Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

Is Contractor allowed to penetrate metal walls for conduit pathways? Requires Permits?

Answer: Yes, further coordination will need to occur with DPW to determine permit requirement

Question 22: Para. 1.3.2 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

Request latest copy of I3A Specifications for latest guidelines.

Answer: Please see the attached.

Question 23: Para. 1.3.2 Section 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

Does EMT require epoxy for SIPR and Seagull?

Answer: Yes