W912PM-18-R-0049_ESS_Amendment_06_Extension_of_Proposal_Due_Date_and_RFI_Responses.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Change the proposal due date from 12 December 2018 at 2:00 PM to 19 December 2018 at 2:00 PM.

2) Incorporate government responses to Requests for Information submitted by industry.

All other provisions of this solicitaiton remain unchanged.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Dec-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912PM18R0049

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Sep-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10-Dec-2018

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U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WILMINGTON

WILMINGTON DISTRICT

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

69 DARLINGTON AVE

WILMINGTON NC 28403-1343

W912PM 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W912PM18R0049

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-Dec-2018 02:00 PM to 19-Dec-2018 02:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

RFI QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

RFI’s for PN80773 – Electronic Security System

Q1: In the ESS Specification document on page 20, Paragraph 1.7.1 states that the warranty period is “for a period of one year after formal written acceptance of the system to include scheduled and nonscheduled adjustments.” In the solicitation document Electronic Security System 1449 page 5 paragraph 9 states the warranty is for 3 years.

Would you please clarify the Government’s intent for the warranty period? (Response: The solicitation document takes precedence)

Q2: In the ESS Specification document on page 20, Paragraph 1.7 – 1.7.10 Maintenance and Service states details a substantial Preventative Maintenance and Service Call response program.

Q2a Which CLIN does the offeror use to capture the warranty, maintenance and service costs? (Response: Spread out as they seem fit. All cost are LS)

Q2b Once the warranty period is clarified from question one will the will the warranty, maintenance and service required in Paragraph 1.7 – 1.7.10 Maintenance and Service be required for 1 year or for 3 years? (Response:

Solicitation document takes precedence)

Q3: Is this to be a Standalone system or will it be connected to an existing network on Fort Bragg?

(Response: Connections to existing systems will be made by the Base)

Q4: Is there an existing ESS system installed, if there is could you please provide the details of the existing system?

(Response: No existing systems are installed)

Q5: Is it the Governments intent that the offerors provide specific name brand equipment for this solicitation?

(Response: No, but they must be compatible)

Q6: If the Government intends for the offerors to provide specific name brand equipment would the Government please provide the Equipment Nomenclature, Manufacture, and Manufactures Part Number for each of the devices that are brand name specific? (Response: Specific brands not required, but must be compatible with requirements in the RFP)

Q7: Reference ESS Specs.PDF page 58 paragraph C and Drawing Sheet ID ESS501 of the PDF document Page # 267, Detail 2 Typical IDS Raiser, notes 2 and 3. The references make specific mention of ICIDS‐IV testing, receipt of alarms and junctions boxes for ICIDS‐IV devices. As you may know the ICIDS‐IV system is manufactured by DAQ Electronics, LLC and is a closed proprietary system that does not integrate with other manufacturers systems.

Please clarify if this installation is a DAQ ICIDS‐IV solution or if it is a SOFTWARE HOUSE ISTAR PRO solution as indicated on Drawing Sheet ID ESS601 Access Control Raiser (PDF Page 270) Door Controller descriptions?

(Response: The ICIDS‐IV requirement is for IDS only)

Q8. Are you requiring a detailed background check on all applicants we send to you, or will you be checking their background on your own? If on your own, what is your typical turnaround time to get the background results back. We work with the DOD and their background checks take well over 45 days. Just wanted to know.

(Response: Contractor must coordinate with Fort Bragg Visitor’s center to receive a temporary pass for work on base)

Q9. Are Scaled Drawings available? If so please post. (Response: Drawings provided are scaled except the details which typically are not scaled.)

Q10. Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid? (Response: Exterior and 2nd floor TR’s are hard lid. All others are either suspended or open ceilings)

Q11. Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings? (Response: No, all raceway is provided and in place)

Q12. Can Existing Wiring be utilized? (Response: No, facility is new construction)

Q13. Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required? (Response: Section 2.2.21 of PN 80773 ESS Specs: “Provide a self‐contained UPS, suitable for installation and operation at the central station. Size the UPS to provide a minimum of 6 hours of operation of the central station equipment. IF the facility is without an emergency backup generator, the UPS shall provide necessary battery backup power for 24 hours. Equipment connected to the UPS shall not be affected by a power outage or a duration less than the rated capacity of the UPS. The UPS shall be monitored by the ESS and displayed at the Central Station through the use of outputs or data stream from the UPS.” There is no Emergency Backup Generator for this building.)

Q14. Are “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed? (Response: Substitutions are allowed if approved by the Government)

Q15. Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable? (Response: Plenum‐rated cabling shall be used in areas where required by code)

Q16. Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Gov’t? (Response: No, for purposes of bidding, hours are 0700 until 1600)

Q17. What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any) (Response: Varies, however boxes are already provided for installer)

Q18. Please provide a BILL OF MATERIALS. (Response: BOM to be provided by the contractor)

Q19. Would the project require an ICIDs certified system, or would any open source system be acceptable?

(Response: ICIDS for the project is required to have an ICIDs certified system)

Q20. Does the government wish to connect either or both the access control and video management systems to Kennedy Hall? ESS601 has no indication and ESS602 says that they will be connected via a fiber. How does the Govt wish to proceed? (Response: The fiber is provided by the Contractor, The Governemnt will make the final connection)

Q21. ESS601 indicates that the access control system will be SoftwareHouse, but there are no indications for a particular access control system referenced in the Div 28 specifications. How does the GOvt wish to proceed?

(Response: SoftwareHouse is the preferred manufacturer)

Q22. Div 8 is to provide the door hardware, which on drawing ESS503 says will have a Request‐to‐exit switch in the handle, but the field door frames are prepped for frame strikes and no REX motions. How does the Govt wish to proceed? (Response: Doors shall be coordinated with the Architect. REX should be integrated in the door handle. )

Q23. Related to the Governments design and selecting closet E137 as the security headend location, do all the cameras fall under the 100m distance limitation? If not, will the Government allow for a secondary closet located somewhere in the A or B sections of the building? (Response: Media Converters are being utilized for the cameras that fall outside the distance limit)

Q24. Is there a page limit on the technical proposal? (Response: No)

Q25. Is there a requirement to perform Cybersecurity activities for the new system such as obtaining or assisting with obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) for the ESS? (Response: No, no requirement is listed in the Specifications or RFP)

Q26. Will the new system connect to any existing systems that have an Authority to Operate? (Response: No integration is planned at this time)

Q27. Is there a requirement to be FICAM compliant? (Response: No, no requirement for FICAM Compliance is listed in the Specifications)

Q28. Does the government wish to connect either or both the access control and video management systems to Kennedy Hall? ESS601 has no indication and ESS602 says that they will be connected via a fiber. How does the Govt wish to proceed? (Response: The fiber is provided by the Contractor, The Government will make the final connection)

Q29. ESS601 indicates that the access control system will be Software House, but there are no indications for a particular access control system referenced in the Division 28 specifications. How does the government wish to proceed? (Response: SoftwareHouse is the preferred manufacturer)

Q30. Division 8 is to provide the door hardware, which on drawing ESS503 says will have a Request-to-exit switch in the handle, but the field door frames are prepped for frame strikes and no REX motions. How does the government wish to proceed? (Response: Doors shall be coordinated with the Architect. REX should be integrated in the door handle. )

Q31. Related to the Governments design and selecting closet E137 as the security headend location, do all the cameras fall under the 100m distance limitation? If not, will the government allow for a secondary closet located somewhere in the A or B sections of the building? ? (Response: Media Converters are being utilized for the cameras that fall outside the distance limit)

Q32. On several of the pages of drawings (ESS501 notes 4, ESS503 Notes 1 for single access control door electric strike detail and Notes 1 for double door single swing egress detail and Notes 1 for the single access control door IDS door detail) it states that the conduit is to be ¾”. It appeared at the site visit walk through that all the conduit is in place. Are the conduit runs installed? (Response: Conduit runs have been installed)

Q33. On the drawing ESS113 there is a note that states to install 2 ‐ 4” conduits from the MAIN NIPR to ESS Room with interdict. It appeared at the site visit walk that this has already been installed, has it? (Response: Yes, conduits are already installed)

Q34. What type of Access control system is needed? (Response: SoftwareHouse is the preferred manufacturer)

Q35. Is the Access Control required an ICIDS IV requirement? (Response: IDS has the ICIDS requirement, and is separate from the access control)

Q36. Drawing Notes for the installation height are made for the Duress Switch, Media Converter, and the Intrusion Panel, but not for the cameras or the card readers. What height are the cameras and the card readers required to be installed? (Response: Boxes are installed for exterior cameras. Card readers shall be mounted at 48” AFF. )

Q37. For the wall mounted telephones in Drawing ESS111 and ESS112 are the telephones required to have video as well as audio? (Response: Audio is the only communication requirement)

Q38. Are we able to utilize the existing cable tray to run our cables? (Response: Raceway is provided)

Q39. Camera heights are not annotated. Will a lift for the outside camera work be required? (Response: Boxes are already installed)

Q40. Does the Government have a plan for the camera height, views and final locations of cameras? (Response:

Boxes are already installed for installer. Installer will need to coordinate with the Government on views.)

Q41. Will Government publish its plan for the camera height, views and final locations of cameras prior to the bid due date? (Response: Boxes are already installed for installer. Installer will need to coordinate with the Government on views.)

Q42. Reference ESS Specs.PDF page 58 paragraph C and Drawing Sheet ID ESS501 of the PDF document Page # 267, Detail 2 Typical IDS Raiser, notes 2 and 3. The references make specific mention of ICIDS‐IV testing, receipt of alarms and junctions boxes for ICIDS‐IV devices. As you may know the ICIDS‐IV system is manufactured by DAQ Electronics, LLC and is a closed proprietary system that does not integrate with other manufacturers systems.

Please clarify if this installation is a DAQ ICIDS‐IV solution or if it is a SOFTWARE HOUSE ISTAR PRO solution as indicated on Drawing Sheet ID ESS601 Access Control Raiser (PDF Page 270) Door Controller descriptions?

(Response: ICIDS‐IV is required for IDS only)

Q43. Is there a price breakdown required for the proposal? If so, what are the requirements for each pricing CLIN needed? (Response: Please refer to and follow the Bid Schedule that starts on page 3 of the Solicitation Document)

Q44. Specification Section 28 20 01.00 10, section 1.4 "Submittal of Technical Data and Computer Software" Please provide specification delivered schedule per "CONTRACT CLAUSES, SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS". Is there requirements for submittals prior to start of installation? If so, what are the required submittal for the pricing the proposal? (Response: The list of equipment that is intended to be used is part of the proposal. Any substitutions should be included in the proposal with an explanation of how they meet the salient features of the equipment listed in the specifications.)

Q45. Is the General Contractor providing/installing power for all ACS, IDS, & CCTV devices per the ESS drawings? If not, please provide the electrical drawings to determine the locations for power connect. (Response: Yes, the General Contractor is providing power for the devices.)

Q46. Drawings sheet ESS502 detail 1 "Security Camera Details", indicates the Gigabit PoE Media converter to be power by a power outlet? Floor plans do not indicated the location of the power outlet in relationship to the media converter location. Also, what is the mounting height or location where the enclosure for the media converter needs to be mounted on the wall? (Response: Receptacles are installed in the field, Media converter in secure box Mount at 108” AFF. Refer to Sheet ESS 502)

Q47. Can the CCTV system fiber/CAT‐6e cabling be placed of hung from the edges of the existing cable trays in the building? If so, will the site provide cable tray layout drawings? (Response: No, CTC has its own raceway)

Q48. Can the CCTV system fiber/CAT‐6e cabling fan on service hooks above the ceiling grid systems? If so, will the site provide the ceiling grid layout drawings? (Response: No, CTC has its own raceway)

Q49. Is the General Contractor providing/installing the door hardware for all the ACS and IDS door locations? If so, what type of door hardware is being installed on the doors? If not, what type, style, and finish of door hardware is required to be installed. (Response: The door hardware was installed under the General Construction Contract.

Hardware type is noted on the plan. Actual hardware information is not relevant)

Q50. Can the period of performance be extend to 180 days from notice to proceed? (Response: No)

Q51. Regarding the subject solicitation Evaluation of Commercial Items 52.212‐2 (a)(ii) This paragraph states that the technical will be evaluation by “Technical capability of the item offered to meet the government requirement. If equipment intended for installation is in any way different from what is specified in the SOW, Offeror must submit product specifications for the alternative equipment. (Acceptable/Unacceptable)”.

This paragraph and the specification are not clear as to what items or items will be evaluated by the government.

(Response: The equipment proposed by the Offeror will be evaluated by the government to ensure that its product specifications meet the salient characteristics of the equipment required by the RFP. If an alternative is proposed, it must be demonstrated to meet those same technical specifications.)

Q52. Will the Government please provide a list of the items or item that the government intends to evaluate as to “meeting the government requirement” in paragraph 52.212‐2 (a)(ii)a Evaluation of Commercial Items? (Response:

The equipment proposed by the Offeror will be evaluated by the government to ensure that its product specifications meet the salient characteristics of the equipment required by the RFP. If an alternative is proposed, it must be demonstrated to meet those same technical specifications.)

The following have been modified:

SUBMISSION OF OFFER

Submission of Offer

Each offeror must submit both a Price Proposal and a Technical Proposal via USPS, UPS, FedEx or DHL the AMRDEC SAFE website and in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items. Please provide a CD of your proposal. No hard paper copies will be accepted or evaluated. Both the Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals. In an effort to reduce paperwork and reduce cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format and shall be on 8 ½ x 11 size pages in no less than a 10 pitch or 10 font.

Page limitations, where specified in the RFP, shall be considered a maximum. Offerors may use compressions utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

Title the file(s) in the following format:

W912PM18R0049_COMPANY NAME_VOLUME I (Technical & Past Performance) W912PM18R0049_COMPANY NAME_VOLUME II (Price Proposal)

Submit the Price and Technical proposals electronically via the AMRDEC SAFE website at:

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/welcome.aspx. At the AMRDEC SAFE website, select the blue button labeled ‘Click Here’, below the ‘Non-CAC Users’ title. Register, access the site and submit your proposal(s). [Note: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the AMRDEC SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.]

When your proposal is submitted via the AMRDEC SAFE website, the website will provide notification of the submittal to the Government recipients. When completing the information for transmittal at the AMRDEC SAFE website, you will be required to enter email addresses for the recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients will be the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The Contract Specialist for this project is Amy Jenkins, whose email address is amy.a.jenkins@usace.army.mil. The Contracting Officer for this project is Mr. John Hill, whose email address is john.t.hill@usace.army.mil. These email addresses are the ones you will enter as recipients.

In addition, after uploading your documents, you will be required to verify your email address before AMRDEC will send notification to the Government recipients. This is a very important step – even if you successfully upload your proposal to AMRDEC SAFE, notification will not be sent to the Government until you verify your email address, which may result in the rejection of your proposal for lateness. Follow the instructions on the AMRDEC website and confirmation emails you receive from AMRDEC.

Proposal due Date and Time:

Request For Proposal No: W912PM18R0049 Due Date of Proposal: 19 December 2018 Time by which Proposals are due: 2:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) Title of Project: PN80773 Electronic Security System (SOF Battalion Operations Facility), Fort Bragg, NC

Please submit proposals to:

USACE-Wilmington Contracting Division Attn: Mr. John Hill 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403

The date and time of delivery will be established by the time of receipt at the address provided.

of the email notification to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by the AMRDEC SAFE website, not by the date and time of uploading of the proposal into the AMRDEC SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous – in fact, it can take several minutes or even hours in some cases. Please make allowances for delays in transmittal. If an electronic submission is uploaded minutes before the deadline but notification is not actually received in the recipients’ email inboxes until after the deadline, the submission will be considered late. The Government will not be responsible for proposals delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals on its behalf. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient of proposals. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

The contractor is responsible for including sufficient details in its proposal to permit a complete and accurate evaluation. Accordingly, the Contractor shall be clear and concise in its proposal.

The Government will not make assumptions concerning the Contractor’s intent.

The technical data criteria specified for each factor identified herein and as described in these instructions shall be submitted as part of the proposal. Failure to submit all the data required by the RFP, and these instructions may be cause for determining a proposal incomplete and, therefore, not considered for award.

Do not include exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation in either the technical or price proposal. Should the offer include any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the offer may be determined “unacceptable” and thus ineligible for award. Should the offeror have any questions related to specific terms and conditions, these should be resolved prior to the submission of the offer.

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