Access Control Security Support Woods Hole MA

Amendment 1 of 1.

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the requirement, to answer relevant questions, and to include Attachment 3. Map Incl. Building Names.

Clarification: Requirement is to provide support services to a legacy physical access control system installed approx. 17 years ago. The USGS does not own the structures

that it occupies. Due to circumstances beyond USGS' control, and to the best of USGS' knowledge, no schematics, wiring diagrams or similarly detailed descriptions for

these facilities exist; therefore, none can be provided.

Question #1. Are ceilings suspended or hard-lid?

Ans.#1. Suspended & hard lid at the Marine Operations Facility (warehouse), wall to ceiling in Gundersen Annex* w/ limited access to run cables. Emory* bldg. has a hard lid ceiling.

*Note: Attachment 3. provides a map associating names to the Quissett Campus' buildings.

Question #2. Are there existing cable trays for wiring above ceilings?

Ans.#2. No.

Question #3. Is an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) required/installed?

Ans. #3. The controllers rely on battery back-up; quarterly maintenance (battery change) required.

Question #4. Is "plenum wire" acceptable?

Ans. #4. All network devices are/shall be connected using at least CAT6A.

Question #5. At what height are the exterior cameras installed?

Ans. #5. There are multiple exterior cameras; estimate on the tallest is ~40-50ft.

Question #6. Are there current plans to install more equipment, upgrade, etc.? Would an awardee have a list of deferred/new tasks to accomplish?

Ans. #6. "No", and "Not at the moment", respectively.

***End of Amendment 1.*

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) - Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center (WHCMSC) - Woods Hole, MA. Requires Physical Access-Control System support.

Support includes physical security e.g. perimeter and alarm, surveillance; badging; hardware and software maintenance (scheduled/unscheduled) and repair (routine/emergency).

Note: Awardee must provide 3rd party central-alarm monitoring services to satisfy requirements.

Refer to solicitation (when posted) for details.

The requirement is being solicited in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

A 12- month fixed-price contract is contemplated including four 12-month optional periods.

Request for Quote 140G0120Q0261 will be issued on or about

09/04/2020 with written quotes due on or about 09/21/2020.

There will be a site visit on September 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM.

This purchase is set-aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is: 561621.

The size standard is $22m.

The anticipated award date is: 10/09/2020. A vendor must be registered at: https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be eligible for award.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Email responses to: lanejones@usgs.gov

The RFQ will be available on: https://beta.sam.gov/