Questions and Answers for Solicitation W912JA-22-Q-0019.pdf

Questions and Answers for Solicitation W912JA-22-Q-0019

1. Are these new locations or existing locations that are operational?

These are locations that had services, but no longer. There is only 1 location (Dothan) that has never had service.

2. How do the 15 devices need to connect (i.e. wired, wireless, or both)?

Wireless

a. If wired, is the cabling already ran to connect these 15 devices? N/A

b. If wired, is there existing equipment (switches) with ports to accommodate the devices that connect directly? N/A

3. Does the government expect monitoring of the internet service or is this installation only?

Installation Only

a. If monitoring is part of the solution, what is the timing expectation for notification and resolution of outages? N/A

4. Does the government plan on paying the internet monthly service bill directly to the ISP or will it pass through the contractor?

The Government will pay through the Contractor.

5. Are there any NIPR, SIPR, or VPN requirements?

No NIPR, SIPR, or VPN requirements.

6. Outside of covered telecommunications provisions, are there any other TAA compliance considerations?

No additional TAA compliance considerations.

7. Is there sufficient space for network equipment at each of the locations?

Yes

8. Are there any access to communication room restrictions?

No

9. What is the timeframe for completion after award?

1 – 3 months or as soon as possible

10. Is content filtering needed?

11. Once installed, who will manage the firewall? Will the firewall be government managed?

Not a requirement to have a Firewall

12. Will the internal network be setup and maintained by the government?

13. Are the circuits required to be synchronous, 400-1000Mbps download and upload?

Nonsynchronous

14. Are the requirements for 400MB or 1GB minimums symmetrical i.e both upload and download speeds the same?

15. Correct Address for FLORENCE Location is:

141 South Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL. 35630