LAN Expansion NMVAHCS

36C25819Q0223 Additional Information
Statement of Work (SOW) and Diagram Clarification
During the Site Visit, it was noticed the SOW and the Diagram names for rooms did not match 100% so here is the relationship
SOW Names
Diagram Name
Biorepository Office
Room 311A Biorepository Office
Biorepository Lab
Room 311B Packaging
Wall Penetration information
During the Site Survey, questions regarding Wall Penetrations were asked. After reviewing the planned pathway, here are identified penetrations.
Hallway to Server Room sheetrock and then above ceiling of Server Room
Partway between Communications Room and Server Room, there is a cinder block wall with expanded metal at top of blocks. Because this is a juncture between two building and one s ceiling line is 6-feet higher than the other, if the number of cables exceed current conduit space, it will require a penetration through the cinder block wall at a downward 60-degree angle.
The existing conduit is a 4-inch internal pipe approximately half-full of CAT 6 cable. See photo of conduit below (Photos for Penetration #2).
Partway between Communications Room and prior to the cinder block wall mentioned above, there are two-each 2- inch conduits with no cables and additional conduits with limited space for additional cables. In the event additional penetrations are required, this should a sheetrock wall.
Photos for Penetration #2
Outside of Conduit Inside of Conduit.

Answers to Questions Submitted
Q: Is the site visit optional?
Site visit is optional but is highly recommended.
Q: Will there be any data runs in a warehouse environment? If so, will you require conduit?
No conduit required. Distance estimates include running cable across ceiling beams in warehouse environment. In hallway areas above drop ceilings, J-hooks are required..

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1. BACKGROUND
The VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center was recently designated a VA Biorepository and designated as the secondary biorepository for the Million Veteran Program. This new function located in the section of the facility known as the Annex has multiple requirements for equipment to provide data to computer systems to maintain sample inventory, manage complex laboratory equipment operations, and allow new work spaces to access networked resources. The facility s current computer network does not have service in the areas housing the Biorepository functions, so it needs to be expanded.
2. SCOPE
The vendor will provide all materials and labor to install network cabling between the Server Room, Annex Communications Room, and new network drops to be added in workspaces. The below table lists Start/End locations, number of cables, and approximate distance between locations.
Cable Start/End Locations
Number of Cables
Approximate Cable Length (feet)
Server Room/Communications Room
57
230
Communications Room/Mezzanine
6
105
Communications Room/Biorepository Office
12
147
Communications Room/Biorepository Lab (Near Point)
4
150
Communications Room/Biorepository Lab (Mid-Point)
8
170
Communications Room/Biorepository Lab
(Far Point)
8
184
Communications Room/LN2 Storage Area
4
241
The facility currently uses Leviton products for its network infrastructure and vendor must either use identical materials or newer design if current materials are no longer produced. This is for both appearance and user familiarity purposes.
Cables must be CAT 6 Plenum and will be terminated in workspaces in dual-port enclosures.
Cables will be terminated in Patch Panels in both the Server Room and Communications Room
Vendor must use supports such as J-hooks to support cables where appropriate.
3. SPECIFIC TASKS
3.1 Produce final design for user review and approval prior to ordering materials.
3.2 Provide materials and labor to complete installation project.
3.3 Verify new cabling for proper data transmission after installation at 350MhZ or better.
4. PERFORMANCE MONITORING
Task
Standard
Acceptable Level
Method
Verify new cabling for proper data transmission after installation.
a) Network connections operational
AQL: 100% of new cables must be operational to complete contract.
Direct Observation
Verify new cabling for proper data transmission after installation.
5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
Electric man-lift for use by vendor.
6. DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Completed within 150 days after contract award
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