10._Q&As_Consolidated_-_Final.pdf

Q1. Can our small business quote large business manufacturer’s furniture and still meet the small business set-aside requirement?

A1. Yes

Q2. With respect to the CPU storage feature and reference to ‘TEMPEST compliant ventilation’.

A2. Option b.

a. Will the Government / 140th Command Post, by supplying CPUs housed in ‘TEMPEST compliant’ cases, and require the ventilation intake and exhaust openings align with corresponding intake and exhaust ventilation grille openings provided in the console enclosure panels – OR –

b. Is the expectation that the equipment storage compartments provided with the console be ‘TEMPEST compliant’ enclosures, complete with adequate ventilation to maintain operational parameters, appropriate for the CPUs.

Q3. If the console enclosures are to be ‘TEMPEST compliant’, what performance standard(s) are to be achieved (USA NSTISSAM, Level I, II or III, Other)?

A3. USA NSTISSAM, Level I

Q4. Are dimensions available for the ‘Fed Signal’ system control panel? Alternatively, could information on the component manufacturer, make and model number be provided?

A4. Fed Signal control panel (face plate) measures 19”x6”x1/4”. The rear (concealed area) of the fed signal measures 17”x5”x10”. The component manufacturer, make and model number weren’t labeled.

The only additional information displayed on the equipment was SS2000DR/RS232.

Q5. Are dimensions available for the SATCOM, UHF, VHF and VHF secure radio head components, intended to be mounted in the Center Wall Area?

A5. SATCOM: Face plate measures 6”x3”x1”. The mount will house the radio head. The front of the mount is 6”x4 ½”x1/16”. The rear of the mount is 4”x3 ¼”x1”. See mount pictures.

UHF: Face plate measures 6”x3”x1/4”. The rear (concealed area) measures 5”x3”x6”.

VHF: Face plate measures 6”x3”x1/4”. The rear (concealed area) measures 5”x3”x6”.

VHF Secure: Face plate measures 3”x3”x1 ¼”. The mount will house the radio head. The front of the mount is 6”x4 ½”x1/16”. The rear of the mount is 4”x3 ¼”x1”. See mount pictures.

Q6. Would there be a benefit to have the components mounted in the Center Wall area, positioned closer to the Controllers, to reduce reach distance?

A6. The distance would not be a major factor.

Main Console

Q7. Identify intended placement of the NIPRNET, SIPRNET and Unify monitors.

A7. NIPRNET and Unify monitors will be position in the center of each controllers work space per the

Front Console Concept drawing. SIPRNET monitors will be position to the member’s left/right per the

Rear Console Concept drawing.

Q8. Elaborate on “minimum 6 slots” specification for center wall area.

A8. The intent was to have enough space for additional radio heads above the fed signal.

Radio Head Radio Head Radio Head

Radio Head Radio Head Radio Head

Fed Signal

VS.

the current

Radio Head Radio Head

Fed Signal

Rear Console

Q9. Concept drawing illustrates six monitors and equipment list includes eight monitors. Is stacked array to outer edge of each operator workstation acceptable for the two additional monitors to avoid restricting access to the cubby towers?

A9. Equipment list updated to show 6 monitors.

Q10. Provide size of JRE monitor.

A10. Monitor measures 19” diagonal.

Q11. Provide specification details related to cubby towers at each end of the console.

A11. Cubby towers on each end of the console not required.

Q12. Provide specification details related to center storage area between two operator workstations.

A12. Center storage should be flush with the front of the console and measure no less than 30”x28x12” but no more than 36” wide. Height and depth can be adjusted to the nearest dimensions based on contractors proposed solution.

Q13. Reference in Statement of Need to “all measurements reflect Width x Height x Depth” appears to be inconsistent with shelving dimensions reference related to keyboard drawers on the concept drawing. Please clarify. (Note: keyboard drawers are generally 2-3”H).

A13. Keyboard drawer are not needed. All other measurements should adhere to the W x H x D format.

Rear Storage

Q14. Provide specific location details on the wall of the power/phone/portal outlets behind the storage cabinets.

A14. The outlet is approximately 55” from left of the wall and 15” from the floor.

Miscellaneous

Q15. Are there requirements for power strips within the consoles? If so, provide outlet, amperage and plug specifications.

A15. Power strips not required.

Installation

Q16. During what days and hours are install crew able to perform services?

A16. Normal Duty hours Tuesday – Friday, 0730L-1630L. Additional hours can be added towards the end of the day but coordination will have to be accomplished depending on scheduled events for any day.