W91QV115R0092QA.pdf

W91QV1-15-R-0092 Questions and Answers

1. How many IDS zones are included in the system?

2. What brand(s) of Automated Entry Control Systems are being used?

ID Tech is the brand which operates through the ICIDs System.

3. Is the contractor responsible for maintenance or replacement of door hardware such as transfer hinges, electric push bars or door strikes?

Yes

4. How many ICIDS workstations are in the system?

5. How many MCU’s are installed?

6. How many Poller MUX bins are installed?

7. Are there any remote Poller Mux bins?

No

8. How many SCIF zones are on the system?

9. Will there be a site visit scheduled?

No site visit is scheduled

10. How does the Government anticipate handling spares for workstation failure?

Some spare parts are on hand and the government would purchase any parts or equipment needed

11. DAQ has stated that it is no longer possible to replace the 32bit hardware for an ICIDS-III server. How does the Government anticipate handling spares for server failure?

I am awaiting further details on this answer but the Contractor would not be responsible for this.

12. How does the Government anticipate handling spares for RADC / other hardware failure?

Some spare parts are on hand and the government would purchase any parts or equipment needed

13. Is there any historical maintenance data to show trends or problem zones that may require extra attention?

14. In what year was the system originally installed and accepted by the Government?

15. In part 5 of the PWS (page 62 of the solicitation) it is started that relocation of equipment is considered a maintenance action. Please clarify the intent of this statement and approximately how much anticipated relocation would be involved since this is not a typical maintenance function.

This is usually needed in the case of a building renovation such as a room addition or the division of an existing building. In some cases a sensor may have to be relocated to accommodate the change. This is anticipated to occur infrequently.

16. Is there a current tracking document to show when UPS and panel batteries have been replaced?

17. Does the 5 year battery replacement (page 62 of the solicitation) include tenant agencies?

18. Is the contractor responsible for ensuring report printers have adequate toner or will these supplies be Government provided?

Toner will be provided by the Government

19. Can you please describe the make and model of your CCTV recording equipment?

Vicon HD Recorder

20. Does your CCTV system include both IP and analog cameras? If so, please clarify how many of each type are in place.

All of the CCTV cameras are analog with digital adapters added to them. There are currently 70 CCTV cameras in place.

21. For item 5.2.5.1 of the PWS (page 63 of the solicitation) is there an existing/ standardized Maintenance Service Report form in place or is this the responsibility of the contractor to use their existing report format?

There is an existing/standardized Maintenance Service Report form in place.

22. For item 5.2.6 of the PWS (page 64 of the solicitation) is there an established work order ticketing system in place or is this a responsibility of the contractor to use their existing system?

The work order ticketing system consists of a request from the Government to the contractor and the contractor to provide a Maintenance Service Report form (MSR) to track the work order. Each month the MSR’s are evaluated and filed with the Contracting Office.

23. Are there any Starwatch SMS workstations currently installed?

Yes. There are 3.

24. Do you anticipate any system upgrades from JPdM-FPS?

Yes. We are currently on the UFR list to be upgraded to ICIDs IV

25. If the contractor is responsible for spares, does the Government have storage facilities on post that would be adequate for holding this equipment or should it be stored at contractor owned facilities?

Yes. The Government will provide the contractor with storage space

26. Are there any off-site or remote locations that fall under this contract? If so how many and what distance are they from main post?

No

27. Paragraphs 1.4 (Scope), 1.4.1, 5.1 (Basic Services), and 5.2.1 reference the “installation” of equipment. Is the “installation” limited to things like the replacement of existing devices in the course of a repair or does “installation” also cover new construction turnkey ICIDS solutions such as what would be included in a MILCON construction project as well?

“Installation” is limited to things like replacement parts and the replacement of existing devices in the course of a repair.

28. What are the number of Zones/panels in the ICIDS system?

29. Is all the access control done through ICIDS or another access control system? If it is done by another system, what is the make and model of that system?

ID Tech is the brand which operates through the ICIDs System.

30. How many alarm response workstations? How many Badging Workstations? Are there any other workstations, and if so, how many?

There is one (1) alarm response workstation, two (2) badging workstations, and four

(4) other workstations.

31. What is the make and model of the CCTV system?

VICON HD Recorder, Bosch and Pelco cameras.

32. Is there any system upgrade currently planned? And if so, is the labor of the upgrade in addition to this contract?

Yes a system upgrade to ICIDs IV is scheduled for the future and any upgrade would be the responsibility of the Government, not the contractor.

33. Is the requirement for “two (2) major system inspections semiannually” a requirement for 4 inspections annually?

The requirement is for a minimum of two (2) major inspections annually, one (1) every six months.

34. Is there an incumbent contractor already performing this work, and if so who?

The incumbent contractor is FASTech Inc.