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W912PA-18-Q-0038 Questions

1. Can the government please confirm weatherproof boxes will be needed for the exterior card readers for SHAPE Bldg. 213? PWS 5.8.1. Section 5.8.1.4.1.5 is added to PWS to require Main

Compound Gate Card Reader to have weatherproof housing. No other weatherproof card requirements identified.

2. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to update the existing ESS drawing with the new floor plans for the ESS additions at SHAPE? PWS 5.8.1. Yes Drawings which have known numbering errors need to be corrected. Section 5.5.1 IDP Developed has had the following text added. “Contractor shall provide updated drawings for any room layouts or numbering schemes identified as being incorrect; currently includes several rooms in

Bldg. 213 but additional corrections may be noted at design reviews”.

3. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to procure and install the LKM locks for

SHAPE, and can you please provide the quantities? PWS 5.8.1. The Government confirms there are four (4) locations within the PWS which require the Contractor to Procure and install LKM Locks with CDX-10 devices. PWS has been updated to more clearly indicated contractor is responsible for procuring and install LKM locks as well as the quantity required

a. One (1) in Bldg. 213; Room 120C

b. Two (2) in Bldg. 239; Main Entry and Room 108

c. One (1) in Bldg. 261; CCA Section Main Entry

4. Can the government please confirm audio is needed for the arming control unit (ACU) for

SHAPE? PWS 5.8.1 Audio Feedback is required on the Arming Control Units to indicate when the device is successfully armed but still providing Entry/Exit delay so users know they have to exit the space and a final tone upon completion of the Arming Countdown. Added 5.8.10

General Lenel Programming to capture this requirement

5. Can the government please provide the ESS Installation design plan (IDP) for the existing

Hirsch system in Chievres? PWS 5.8.6 The government will contact the site to ask but this may remain uncertain and a risk for the offerer

6. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to procure and install a network switch for the Chievres ESS system? PWS 5.8.6 5.8.6.1.2.3 has been added to require one (1)

Network Switch that matches the existing USAG-S Benelux Hirsch configuration so that the additional equipment can be installed. Will require a minimum of 8 hours of battery up-time

7. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to procure and install a network switch with battery backup of 8 hours for the Brunssum Bldg. H106 ESS system? PWS 5.8.8.1 Yes the contractor is required to install a network switch in the Equipment Rack of room 029C and add additional batteries so that a minim of 8 hours of up-time are available

8. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to provide the fiber patch cable for the link between Shape and the Brunssum Bldg. H106 ESS system? PWS 5.8.8.1 Yes. 5.8.8.1.5 added to address need to patch the incoming fiber link over to room 029C

9. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to install one (1) GFE CD-X10 lock on the Telecom Room in Brunssum Bldg. H106? PWS 5.8.8.1. Correct, installation only. Lock is to be GFE provided

10. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to procure and install a Hirsch panel in the Telecom Room in Schinnen? PWS 5.8.9.1 5.8.9.1.3 is added to PWS to require one

Hirsch MX series controller, compatible Power Supply and 8 hours of battery backup

11. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to procure and install a network switch with battery backup of 8 hours for the Telecom Room in Schinnen? PWS 5.8.9.1 5.8.9.1.5 has been added to address the need for a dedicated switch with at least 8 hours of battery up-time for the Telecom Room at Schinnen

W912PA-18-Q-0038 Questions

12. Can the government please confirm the contractor is to procure and install a power supply in the Telecom Room in Schinnen? PWS 5.8.9.1 Yes but this already addressed in the PWS.

5.8.9.1.3 now requires a Hirsch Controller with a Power Supply, 5.8.9.1.4 which calls for the network switch also requires a Power Supply be provided if required.

13. Can the government please confirm that all cabling needs to be installed inside EMT conduit for the electronic security systems, and that the contractor is to provide EMT conduit?

Yes, All cabling is to be installed in EMT conduit and the contractor shall provide any EMT conduit that is not already in place and suitable for re-use. 5.8.11 Infrastructure Requirements added to address this concern

14. Can the government please confirm that the contractor is to provide power for the electronic security systems at the ESS panel locations?

Yes Contractor is to provide Power for the ESS at any location requiring power. 5.8.11 Infrastructure Requirements added to address this concern