YB1323-18-RQ-0006_-Q&A-(02-09-2018).pdf
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YB1323-18-RQ-0006 - Questions & Answers - February 9, 2018
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Census Ink Jet Printing Equipment RFQ No. YB1323-18-RQ-0006 Questions & Answers
1. Q. Do you need to be able to do the base configuration, or will a set of systems that do the desired configuration only (and not be able to do the full base configuration) be OK?
A. No, Desired configuration stated in RFQ is required and is based on current and future needs.
2. Q. Do you currently have dryers on the systems?
A. Yes, we are not looking to replace the dryers.
3. Q. What is your current line speed / top pieces per hour?
A. Varies by project (We do not believe this is information is required to quote)
4. Q. What is the maximum capacity / speed of the current Kirk Rudy bases you have?
A. Varies by project (We do not believe this is information is required to quote)
5. Q. Would you be interested in purchasing fewer systems if you could run faster?
A. No
6. Q. How many total 2" printers do you need?
A. two (2)
7. Q. What do you plan on printing with the red and blue printers?
A. Text or graphics
8. Q. Is it acceptable to use your existing tach and cue, as well as mounts?
A. Yes
9. Q. Please give us a list of database formats you are looking at using.
A. Access. Excel, Sequel, .txt (delimited, fixe field, rich text, etc).csv
Census Ink Jet Printing Equipment RFQ No. YB1323-18-RQ-0006 Questions & Answers
10. Q. Do you consider your current controllers Hardened?
A. Hardening relates to increasing the security of information technology systems by reducing available ways of attack. To meet new stricter and future security requirements, NPC is looking to use a system that allows us to use our Desktop PC's with the Census Bureau base image on them. To allow system scans, patches and upgrades as necessary to meet security regulations.
11. Q. Please provide more specifics around the requirements surrounding "Vendor shall provide a Vendor Security Hardening Guide with its quote delineating every configuration parameter with recommendations, limitations or cautions".
A. Provide any and all available information that will assist the Government in hardening your equipment’s information technology security features.
13. Q. Is a small business partner required to provide the quote?
A. This acquisition has not been restricted to small business concerns.
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