Response_to_QUESTIONS_FROM_CONTRACTORS_ON_SCADA_SYSTEM_SOLICIATION.pdf

QUESTIONS FROM CONTRACTORS ON SCADA SYSTEM SOLICIATION:

* Is the current system fully operational and functional? Yes.

* How many total PLC’s are there at each location (Stockton and Truman)? The information cannot be given at this time because it is sensitive, For Official Use Only. Please see paragraph 3 in the SOW as to when such information will be provided.

* Control and Configuration Changes: Are there currently identified changes that will need to be made? No. Can you briefly describe and potential changes to the current system? An example would be integrating new alarm and control points from a Government installed PLC and then building and/or modifying HMI controls.

* Application Software, SCADA, PLC programming: What type/brand of Application Software is being referred to? The application software is Wonderware. Further information cannot be given at this time because it is sensitive, For Official Use Only. Please see paragraph 3 in the SOW as to when such information will be provided.

* Can you please list u the currently installed PLC’s (brand, model, etc)? All PLC’s are Allen Bradley, various families and models. Further information cannot be given at this time because it is sensitive, For Official Use Only. Please see paragraph 3 in the SOW as to when such information will be provided.

* The system looks to be at least 4 years old. Are the currently installed computers in need of replacement, upgrade? No.

* Can you please advise what operating system the currently installed computers are running?

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Further information cannot be given at this time because it is sensitive, For Official Use Only. Please see paragraph 3 in the SOW as to when such information will be provided.

* Will remote support be required through a secure VPN connection? No, remote support via VPN is not and will not be authorized.

* Is the contractor expected to make any/all software changes through a remote connection or will all changes be made onsite by contractor? Changes will be made onsite by either the Contractor or by the Government system administrators with Contractor support.

* If the required trips to site result in the need for additional site time, how will this be accounted for? No additional onsite time will be allowed during any particular site visit. The scope of each site visit will be planned and managed prior to. If the Government determines that an additional visit or visits are needed then the process for a contract modification would initiated.