Attachment 6- Questions and Answers from Site Visit.xlsx
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| Question | Answer | |
| 1 | Is this project currently funded for this fiscal year? | Yes. |
| 2 | What is the anticipated award date? | On or around 9/1/2022. |
| 3 | To reduce overhead cost for the Gov’t and alleviate the need for multiple offerors, will the Gov’t consider sole sourcing to a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) as outlined in FAR 19.1406? | Not at this time. This solicitation will remain a total set aside for small business. |
| 4 | Will the Gov’t provide a network topology diagram that includes current pathways to the existing cameras? | Current Camera location and status has been provided. Camera pathways are unknown at this time. |
| 5 | Is a UPS required for battery backup? | Yes, the SOO has been updated to reflect this. |
| 6 | What is the expected runtime? | Approximately 30 minutes is required to safely shut down server/systems. |
| 7 | Will the Gov’t provide the interior dimensions of the vaults for the head end equipment? | There is currently no additional space in the existing safes. Additional safes will be provided based on the storage requirement of the proposed solution. KTR can expect the following approximate dimensions: |
* Inside Dimensions: 50 1/2" H x 26 1/4" W x 40 1/4" D
* Outside Dimensions: 51 1/4" H x 27" W x 45" D
* Clear Door Opening: 48 1/2" H x 24 1/4" W
| 8 | When 100% functional, do the existing camera locations provide the required camera coverage? | The interior cameras and the cameras in the Yard of the Benjamin Complex provide the coverage required (when 100% operational); currently, there is not sufficient coverage of the exterior of the Benjamin Complex facing out to the wood line. |
| 9 | Is the proposed system to remain functional 24/7 or only when training is being conducted? | The cameras are only required to be functional while training is being conducted. The exception to this is the camera with a view of the front gate of the TAC-X training site. |
| 10 | Will the Gov’t allow cameras to record on motion when training is not being conducted? | Yes, this is an option for the front gate camera(s). All other cameras are only required to be functional during training. |
| 11 | Does the Gov’t have a preferred FPS for live view? | At least 60 FPS |
| 12 | Does the Gov’t have a preferred FPS for recorded video? | At least 60 FPS |
| 13 | Are all exterior cameras located on the main building to be PTZ thermal imagers? | The exterior-facing cameras of the Benjamin Complex, not including the cameras covering the inside of the Yard, are required to be thermal enabled. PTZ is not required as long as the proposed solution covers the required views and zoom capabilities provide clear facial recognition at the required distance IAW the SOO. The SOO has been updated to reflect this change. |
| 14 | Are any exterior cameras located on the building to be non-thermal PTZ cameras? | Cameras facing the inside of the Yard are not required to be thermal enabled. The exterior-facing cameras of the Benjamin Complex are required to be thermal enabled. PTZ is not required as long as the proposed solution covers the required views and zoom capabilities provide clear facial recognition at the required distance IAW the SOO. The SOO has been updated to reflect this change. |
| 15 | Will the Gov’t accept stationary multi-imager cameras (multiple cameras in one housing) as opposed to the non-thermal PTZ cameras? Stationary multi-imagers are able to capture up to 360 degrees horizontally without the need of pan functionality. | PTZ is not required as long as the proposed solution covers the required views and zoom capabilities provide clear facial recognition at the required distance IAW the SOO. The SOO has been updated to reflect this change. |
| 16 | Given the limited availability and price of thermal PTZ cameras, will the Gov’t accept stationary thermal cameras as an alternative? | Yes |
| 17 | If 110VAC and/or 220VAC is required at a location that does not presently have this power requirement, will Gov’t personnel provide the required power? | No, the offer will need to include all work necessary to accomplish installation of their proposed system. If required the contractor shall be required to install the necessary circuts in coordination with the department of public works. |
| 18 | Where work is required near power poles, will the Gov’t provide personnel to de-energize power? | Government has access to the breaker to turn off power to the Benjamin Complex. If additional "de-energization" is required, coordination is required. Notification to the government 2 weeks prior to work is required to coordinate with DPW/PRIDE and local power company. |
| 19 | Are there any local licenses required to perform the requested work? | No local licenses are required. If trenching/digging is required, this will require coordination. Notification to the government 2 weeks prior to work is required to coordinate for locators. |
| 20 | Will the Gov’t provide a training schedule so that offerors can schedule work and/or travel and bid accordingly? | Training Schedule, specifically days that the system must be operational (old or new system) and contractor cannot be on the premises, will be provided when the contract is awarded. IAW with the SOO, the Benjamin Complex is utilized approximately 72 hours every two weeks for student training. |
| 21 | Is there a requirement for FIPS 140-3 as it relates to storage and NVRs? | Yes, all equipment must comply with FIPS 140-3 and all related security regulations. |
| 22 | Will the Gov’t confirm that offerors may not build or engineer an NVR or Server in-house to reduce offeror’s costs and that NVRs and/or servers must be procured from a reputable manufacturer? | Confirm. NVRs and Servers must be procured from a reputable manufacturer and comply with related security regulations. |
| 23 | Will the Gov’t confirm that offerors must comply with Section 889 of the 2019 John S McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)? | Yes, offerors must comply with Section 889. |
| 24 | Can the Gov’t confirm that offerors must comply with the Trade Act Agreement (TAA)? | Yes, offerors must comply with TAA. |
| 25 | Regarding system modularity and to calculate storage, licensing, and channel requirements, will the Gov’t provide the maximum future camera expansion expectancy? | Future expansion will include the adjacent building (PGD Building). Government will provide the current camera set-up as a reference. A second, smaller “Brain Stem” would also be located at the PGD Building and will require connectivity with the primary Brain Stem in the Benjamin Complex. |
| 26 | Will the Gov’t require any additional viewing locations apart from the control center? i.e., remote workstations? | At this time, no remote workstations are required; however, an additional viewing station would be required in the PGD Building (see SERE TAC-X Camera Layout) if future expansion occurs. |
| 27 | Is there a preferred Category 6 cable color? | No preferred color. |
| 28 | Given that the pathways and conduit placement is unknown at this time, upon award and installation if it is determined that boring, trenching, and underground conduit installation will be required, will the Gov’t issue an additional Task Order to the contractor to have the aforementioned work performed? | No, the offer will need to include all work necessary to accomplish installation of their proposed system. |
| 29 | Can the Gov’t provide information on the video feed connection to the existing monitors? i.e. HDMI, Display Port etc. | Current connection is DVI to DVI. |
| 30 | Are Scaled Drawings available, if so please post. | See "Benjamin Complex Design Drawings" - These are the only drawings available at this time. |
| 31 | Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid? | None of the spaces requiring cameras/audio equipment are "drop ceiling"- they are all "hard lid" ceilings built with plywood. The only area that has drop ceilings is located in the Brain Stem (Contol Center) and the Mechanical/Electrical Room (See Benjamin Complex Design Drawings) |
| 32 | Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings? | No. |
| 33 | Can Existing Wiring be utilized? | The existing wiring is 10-15 year-old coax and ethernet cable. If there is existing cabling that is serviceable, not damaged and functions with the new equipment, this cabling can be reused. The Government reserves the right to require replacement of any reused cable should we determine the reused cable is obselete, obselecent, unsafe, or would likely become unserviceable within reasonable period of time after installation. |
| 34 | Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required? | See Answer Blocks 5 & 6. |
| 35 | Are “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed? | The Gov't is not asking for name brand equipment; therefore, the "or equal" equipment substitution is not applicable. |
| 36 | Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable? | Yes. |
| 37 | Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Gov't? | After Hours Access may be available pending coordination with the COR and the SERE Cadre. After hours access must be coordinated in a timely manner. |
| 38 | What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any) | There are multiple locations and hights of exterior cameras. Heights range from 10-20 feet above ground depending on location. |
| 39 | Please provide/post other “Q & A” requests. | This Excel Spreadsheet contains all received Q&As. |
| 40 | Please provide a list of equipment to be installed. | The Gov't has provided a SOO, and the KTR is responsible for designing a system to accomplish the requirements listed in the SOO. |
| 41 | This is an issue brought up by our supplier. Please forward and post an answer . |
This is beyond what I would get involved in with spec'ing the proper equipment. If you have a local Hanwha or Axis contact, you might see if they can be of some assistance with designing a project like this. I can tell you they would need way more information than what is provided and the customer would need to provide them very detailed information with how they want to play back the audio and video recordings. The nature of your question is unclear, however we will provide comment to hopefully address what we perceive is your concern. The Government has structured this solicitation as a statement of objectives rather than a statement of work or a performance work statement. This requirements structure allows offerors to design and propose various technical solutions to meet the Government's needs without dictating the technical solution. Offerors are expected to design and present their various technical solutions in Volume I. The Government has provided various drawings, information, and an in-person site visit for offerors to collect the information necessary to design their system and technical approach. The Government will not be issuing a list of equipment required or a design of a potential system for offerors to install.
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