W9124G-22-R-0006 Questions and Answers.pdf

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W9124G-22-R-0006

Questions and Comments for Government

PWS REFERENCE

QUESTION/COMMENT USG RESPONSE

1 In Description paragraph 2 it states “This acquisition is to provide maintenance, repair and inspection of the Access Control Systems purchased by the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) at Fort Rucker, in order to provide a secure environment for the barracks of 1-13 Aviation (Buildings 6101, 6102, 6103, 6104, 6105 and 6106). While in paragraph 3 it states “All personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items and non-personal services necessary to perform CCTV System improvements and upgrades as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the PWS.

Please clarify if any service is to be provided to the Access Control system?

Or is this only for the camera system?

Service is to be provided only for the camera system.

2 Section 1.0

Section 1.0 of the PWS states that this RFP is for “provide maintenance, repair and inspection of the Access Control

Can the Government confirm that this scope of work is only for repairing the camera system and associated hardware/equipment?

If not, please clarify the intent.

The contract will follow wording contained in Section

1.0 of the PWS. CLIN 0001 will be updated to reflect this.

Systems”, however Section B – CLIN 0001 states that this is for Camera Repair of the specified buildings.

3 Section 5.1.6

Section 5.1.6 states that the Contractor shall be an authorized integrator of Software House. However, the Camera System listed in Technical Exhibit C is for a Pelco NVR and Pelco cameras.

Can the Government remove the Software House requirement since it is not part of the Pelco System?

Removal only if vendor is stating software is not the issue.

4 Section 4.4

Section 4.4 of the PWS states that equipment is not applicable to this RFP.

Does this mean that the Government will furnish any failed equipment items (cameras, switches, NVR, etc)?

No, government will not furnish any equipment.

Government will assume ownership of any equipment installed by vendor to repair system.

5 Should the Contractor include in the proposed price any return trips to the site should new equipment be required to complete the repair?

No.

6 Section F

Section F states that the delivery date of this contract is July 1, 2022. This is not feasible as it would require the contract be awarded by next week, which would not leave enough time remaining to inspect, troubleshoot, and perform the necessary repairs for the 84 cameras.

Can Government clarify their expectations? The repair is for no more than 14 cameras, not 84.

The delivery date will change prior to award of the contract.

7 Technical Exhibit C

Technical Exhibit C lists several items that are not part of the Pelco CCTV system, such as wireless door/window contacts and magnetic contacts with leads.

Can the Government confirm if these need to be included in the repair services?

If so, what are the part numbers and what server do these devices report to?

No stated items are not part of the repair.

8 Is the customer OK with utilizing Digifort software? No, the current software being used is WINPAC 4.0SE.

There are no intentions of changing the current software.

9 What are the brand and model numbers for the existing cameras?

Please see the PWS, Technical Exhibit C, Equipment Listing.

10 Currently, is CAT5e or CAT6 PLENUM being utilized? CAT 5e.

11 Is there a secure maintenance site at the place of performance for equipment storage?

Yes.

12 Is the customer willing to extend period of performance to 15 business days to ensure quality assessments, quality execution, and adequate timing for supply shipment?

Period of performance will be adjusted accordingly to the proposed awardees delivery date.

13 Does Exhibit C pertain to the repair or potential sustainment?

Repair as applicable.

14 If sustainment is needed, what is the period of performance?

N/A.