IB08 Questions and Answers to the Solicitation (Revised) W9124D24Q0204.pdf
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This document contains Questions and Answers related to Solicitation W9124D24Q0204 for USACC SORD Monthly Internet Services, Wi-Fi, and Hosted Voice-Fiber in Houston, TX. The key details are:
The solicitation requires the contractor to provide 12 VOIP phones, including a Polycon system for the conference area, and at least 5 cable drops, with wall jacks, that will be utilized if needed. The government will not provide any equipment, and all equipment must be new. The contractor is required to provide complete wireless coverage for the entire office suite. The solicitation notes that cable runs will need to be run from a central communications room, and the contractor will need to install a wall-mounted communications rack in the kitchen/break area, with prior approval from building management. A site visit is scheduled for June 18, 2024. The solicitation is issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston.
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Questions and Answers to the Solicitation W9124D24Q0204 Houston USACC Strategic Officer Recruiting Detachment (SORD) HO Wi-Fi/Internet
Q1. For the 5 voice drops specified in Section 5.1.3, is the government specifying one (1) IP phone per line – five (5) IP phones total?
A1. PWS 5.1.3. Houston SORD shall have 5 phone lines and 5 phones.
SORD: The SORD Chief is to have 5 phone numbers, with 1 line having multiple phones on it.
Line 1 – SORD Chief – individual VOIP phone Line 2 – Ops Officer – individual VOIP phone Line 3 – Admin Assistant – individual VOIP phone Line 4 – Conference Line – individual VOIP phone system Line 5 – General SORD Recruiter Line – 9 VOIP phones (same number) 12 phones in total.
Q2. Will an IP phone be required for the one (1) Conference Room voice line specified in Section 5.1.3 or will the government be providing the end device for the conference room?
A2. The contractor shall provide a Polycon system for the conference area.
SORD: SORD will provide no equipment. All Equipment shall be new and provided by vendor.
Q3. If the contractor is required to provide an IP phone for the Conference Room voice line, does the conference require an IP conference phone or a standard IP phone with speaker functionality?
A3. PWS 5.1.3 The contractor shall provide all equipment including individual VOIP phones and a Polycon system for the conference area. An IP Conference phone is required.
Q4. Are the five (5) cable drops specified in Section 5.1.4 for wired connections (e.g.
workstations, laptops)?
A4. PWS 5.1.4. The contractor shall provide at least 5 cable drops. PWS 5.1.1. Onsite professional installation required. Note: The cable drops are pre-installed in the office space already but don't work.
All work stations shall be run off wireless signal. Some of our workspaces do not have a cable drop near them because of suite design.
Q5. How would the government like the five (5) cable drops terminated at the end device location? Do they need to be terminated into wall jacks / wall plates?
A5. PWS 5.1.4 and PWS 5.1.1. Note: Wall jacks already exist but do not work.
Wall Jacks required so they can be utilized if needed later.
Q6. Can the government please provide a floor plan for the facility and highlight the areas where wireless coverage is required. This information is needed to validate wireless access point counts and placements.
A6. Tech exhibit. All area covered in yellow highlight needs to be covered in Wifi. Bottom line is total office space needs coverage.
No Change, entire suite shall be covered with a Wifi signal.
Q7. Will cable runs be only internal to Suite 1000, or will the run to a central communications room for the entire floor?
A7. Cable will need to be ran from a central room into suite 1000. No change, COMMS Room is not internal to Suite 1000.
Q8. If a central communications room is to be utilized, is there space available to wall mount a small communications rack?
A8.Wall mount will have to be pre approved by building management. The contractor shall install a wall mount rack and case in the kitchen/break area of Suite 1000.
All alterations shall have to be submitted and approved by Trans Western Building Management, located in the lobby of 2000 West Loop South, Houston , TX 77027. Security or building Engineer will have to escort vendor into the COMMS room for work to be completed.
Q9. Can the government please specify which Clauses are required to be included in our submission, if our SAM.GOV registration is up to date?
A9. See the instructions to the offerors in the solicitation and SAM.gov registration must be current at time of AWARD.
Q10. While not specified in the RFP, we are we safe to assume to all equipment must be "New" and that "recertified / used" equipment is unacceptable?
A10. All equipment shall be new. No re-conditioned nor refurbished shall be used.
Q11. In order to ensure a comprehensive and accurate proposal, we kindly request the opportunity to conduct a site visit. This visit will allow us to assess the existing infrastructure, understand the specific requirements and challenges, and discuss any pertinent details with your team.
A11. A Site visit shall take place on June 18, 2024 at 10:30 am. POC is Houston Strategic Officer Recruiting Detachment (SORD) 2000 West Loop South, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77027 United States Army Cadet Command (USACC) Office: 832.694.1405 Mobile: 772.291.8098 Government Mobile: 281.610.5351 U.S. Army e-mail: sammy.r.firkins.mil@army.mil mailto:sammy.r.firkins.mil@army.mil
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