IB08 Questions and Answers for W9124D25QA257 Barracks Wi-Fi 14 August 2025.pdf

W9124D25QA295 Questions and Answers, Oracle Software Renewal

Q1. How much data is needed monthly? A1. The Government requires enough data to support 420 rooms to be able to access emails and use a web browser over a VPN daily.

Q2. Is anything else needed besides the pricing schedule for this solution?

A2. Please see solicitation Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial.

Q3. Are you open to an alternative solution to 105 cellular 5G routers with Internet that is more manageable and cost effective?

A3. The Government confirms not at this time.

Q4. Is the intent for this service to be a “pay for” service per room?

A4. No, please see the solicitation DFARS clause 252.232.7006.

Q5. Are you asking for Internet routers with 5G backup capability or is the intent to provide just primary internet via 5G wireless?

A5. Please see “IB08 Amended Solicitation

W9124D25QA2570001……”.

Q6. Are these 5G wireless Internet connections to be a backup to existing terrestrial Internet services?

A6. No, the Government confirms that they will serve as the primary means for internet access.

Q7. Will the devices need to be installed, or is the intention for the winning contractor to simply ship 105 5G enabled units?

A7. The Government confirms that the devices will need to be shipped.

Q8. Will each unit need to have separate/unique SSID for wifi access, or would there need to be an integrated WIFI solution with a single SSID?

A8. The Government confirms that separate SSIDs are fine, and it will be acceptable for a few rooms that are sharing one unit (e.g. 5 or fewer) to share an

SSID.

Q9. We request an extension to the quote due date by two weeks from the release of questions & answers to provide sufficient time for offerors to provide a complete, compelling, and compliant offer.

A9. Please see “IB08 Amended Solicitation

W9124D25QA2570001……”.

Q10. Is this a new requirement? If not, who is the incumbent contractor and what is the contract number?

A10. No, the Government confirms that this is not a new requirement. The previous contract number is W9124D23P0192.

Q11. Is the intent for the government to own and manage these devices?

A11. The Government confirms that it is our intent to own these devices.

Q12. Could you please confirm whether the requirement includes not just the installation of wireless equipment, but also the provision of active internet service (e.g., through 5G cellular connectivity) for the full period of performance?

A12. Please see “IB08 Amended Solicitation

W9124D25QA2570001……”.

Q13. Additionally, will the government be furnishing the necessary Wi-Fi/internet/5G cellular devices (such as routers), or is the contractor expected to supply all equipment as part of the solution?

A13. The Government confirms that all Offerors are to supply necessary devices.

Q14. Will there be a site visit for this opportunity?

A14. The Government confirms that there will be no site visit for this opportunity.

Q15. Could you please clarify if the government is requesting Wi-Fi modems only, or if you are looking for an Internet Service Provider to install modems to provide Wi-Fi service for 420 rooms? Will the contractor have to pay the monthly service fee and then be reimbursed?

A15. Please see “IB08 Amended Solicitation W9124D25QA2570001……”. And also “Attachment IA02 Statement of Work, W9124D25QA295”.

The Government confirms that payment instructions are provided in DFARS Clause 252.232.7006.

Q16. Could you provide building floor plans, layout diagrams, or at least confirm the number of floors per building for:

Building 1482, 1483, 1484, 1485, and 1486?

A16. Please see “Attachment IA02 Statement of Work, W9124D25QA295….”.

Q17. Are all 420 rooms evenly distributed across the 5 buildings, or is there a breakdown per building?

A17. The Government confirms that there are 84 rooms per building.

Q18. Are there any known materials or design constraints (e.g., concrete walls, metal reinforcements) that could impact wireless signal penetration?

A18. No, the Government confirms there are no known materials or design constraints (e.g., concrete walls, metal reinforcements) that could impact wireless signal penetration

Q19. The solicitation calls for 105 routers across 420 rooms — are you expecting roughly 1 router per 4 rooms, or do you anticipate different deployment ratios per building or floor?

A19. The Government confirms that one (1) router per four (4) rooms is our expectation across all 5 buildings.

Q20. Is the Government expecting full signal coverage inside each individual room, or is hallway-based distribution acceptable?

A20. The Government confirms that everyone will require signal coverage from inside their rooms.

Q21. Is there a target download/upload speed per user or per room that offerors should meet?

A21. The Government confirms that a minimum of 5Mbps is appropriate.

Q22. Will we be able to access power outlets and mounting locations in hallways or inside rooms?

A22. The Government confirms that due to facility restrictions, no structural modifications are authorized.

The installation must be non-invasive. Mounting, drilling, or any alteration to the building is not permitted.

Q23. Are we allowed to securely mount routers on walls/ceilings, or are there any physical modification restrictions?

A23. The Government confirms that due to facility

The installation must be non-invasive. Mounting, drilling, Q24. Are we allowed to securely mount routers on walls/ceilings, or are there any physical modification restrictions?

A24. The Government confirms that due to facility

The installation must be non-invasive. Mounting, drilling, Q25. Is the Government expecting any local network isolation or device filtering, or should these routers be treated as simple internet access points?

A25. The Government confirms that we require simple internet access points.

Q26. Is there any requirement for centralized router management or access logging?

A26. No, the Government does not require centralized router management or access logging.

Q27. Will the Government require network segmentation (e.g., VLANs or multiple SSIDs) for different types of users or devices, such as:

Guest Wi-Fi staff/admin Wi-Fi Surveillance cameras or IoT devices?

A27. The Government confirms that all users will be guest Wi-Fi.

Q28. If so, could you please confirm the number of required SSIDs or VLANs, and whether the routers should be pre-configured for this segmentation?

A28. The Government confirms that 105 each SSIDs are acceptable.

Q29. Will there be a site contact or escort available during installation?

A29. The Government confirms that a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be designated upon a contract award and will serve as the primary point of contact for the duration of the contract.

Q30. Will installation windows be restricted to certain hours or dates?

A30. No, the Government confirms no restriction. No later than 10 September 2025.

Q31. Will storage space be available on-site for routers prior to installation?

A31. Yes, the Government confirms that space for routers will be available.

Q32. Are offerors allowed to ship routers to the facility ahead of the installation date, with the installation team arriving separately?

A32. Yes, the Government confirms that shipping ahead is authorized.

Q33. Could you share the anticipated contract value associated with this opportunity?

A33. The Government will not provide this information.

Q34. Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors #3 directs that "The quote shall be submitted through SAM.Gov . . ." We are unaware of any submittal capability within SAM.Gov.

Request the Government provide the process for submitting a quote through SAM.gov or otherwise clarify submission instructions.

A34. Please see “IB08 Amended Solicitation

Q35. Please clarify which contract HRCAP is bidding on. We assume since this is DOD, this would be the required Spiral 4 Contract.

Please confirm.

A35. The Government does not bid on contracts “IB08 Amended Solicitation

W9124D25QA2570001……”.

Q36. Please confirm if this is a small business set aside.

A36. Please reference section (box) 10 of the solicitation (SF1149).

Q37. Will HRCAP be utilizing your own equipment (Routers)? Or will your agency require new equipment.

A37. Please see “IB08 Amended Solicitation

Q38. Do you require any Wi-Fi coverage anywhere in the immediate outdoor of the buildings?

A38. No, the Government confirms that coverage outdoors of the building is not required.

Q39. Do you have any existing wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi network infrastructure in any of these buildings?

A39. Yes, the Government confirms existing wired Ethernet in other parts of the building. However, the building is owned by a different agency.

Q40. What is the exiting headend equipment of the network, do you have any firewall, what OEM and model?

A40. The Government confirms that this action will be 100% independent of existing wired or WI-FI networks.

Q41. Please can you provide a floor plan and dimensions of the buildings, indicate which area/rooms require redundancy.

A41. Please see “Attachment IA02 Statement of Work, W9124D25QA295….”.

The Government confirms that no redundancy is required as long as all 84 rooms in the buildings are receiving service.

Q42. 105 cellular (5G) routers have many models, any specific model, do you intend to use 5G router for backup/redundancy to a WAN circuit Wi-Fi, or just a standalone cellular Wi-Fi hotspot, any requirement for exterior antennas?

A42. The Government confirms that we require a standalone Wi-Fi hotspot that provides adequate coverage in the barrack rooms. This will serve as the primary means of internet access, not as a backup.

Q43. Do you require any wall jack Ethernet ports, how many?

A43. No, that the Government confirms that we do not require any wall jack ports.

Q44. Do you require multiple SSIDs, how many?

A44. The Government confirms that separate SSIDs for each emitter are acceptable—105 if you use 105 emitters.

Q45. What is the estimated number of users for the required Wi-Fi network in each building, and is there any special application support that needs to be noted, also, is this network supporting IoT devices like printers, cameras, thermostats etc.?

A45. The Government confirms that the estimated number of users is one (1) user per room for a total of 84 users per building. The Government confirms that the usage will be for laptop computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

Q46. Is the data circuit ISP company optional to the contractors, if WAN circuit is required?

A46. The Government confirms that WAN is not required. A standalone Wi-Fi hotspot that provides adequate coverage in the rooms would be the primary means of internet access.

Q47. What brand and model access points are currently installed, do you have OEM warranty, or would some software license renewal be necessary within the contract period?

A47. The Government confirms that no access points are currently installed.

Q48. Do you require monitoring of the network, what monitoring software is currently in use, and what options do you expect to view on the interface, example AP online/offline, active clients, per/client bandwidth etc.?

A48. No, the Government does not require monitoring.

Q49. Do you require content filtering and user access tracking?

A49. No, the Government does not require content filtering and user access tracking.

Q50. Can you share any incumbent contract number?

A50. The previous contract number is W9124D23P0192.