Umesc CAT6A cabling upgrades

Added: May 15, 2018 11:35 am Modified: May 31, 2018 9:24 amTrack Changes Amendment 0004 is issued to provide answers to additional questions received.



1) Non-plenum cable shall be allowed in Segment A and Segment B areas. Segment C specifically has a plenum return ventilation system, so this area would require the use of plenum-rated cable.



2) The drawings provided by the Government have a legend that that indicates that a star on the drawing indicates 2 data ports. Of these two ports, is one for data and one for phone or are both ports data ports? Both are data ports



3) If they are both data ports then is there a third port at each location for the phone? Yes, the third port is for phone



4) If there are three ports at each location with two being for data and one being for phone, are all three in the same face plate or is the phone port in a separate face plate? For the most yes, but there are a few locations where there is a separate box for phone. These cases would be in the cubicle areas and the labs in A and B segments.



5) In building A, which room is the data closet? Room A204



6) Are just patch panels needed for the upgrade or are Data racks needed also? Just patch panels racks are provided



7) For the fiber running from building C to building A, I want to confirm that the LC connections are at both ends. Yes, LC on both ends



8) What are the dimensions of Building A, B,and C? Ex (L×W) Vendors had the opportunity to take measurements during the walk through



9) On the Floorplans each star represented 2 ports. Section 2.b.iv states that data ports and voice ports must be differently colored. Does each star represent 1 Data port and 1 voice port? As indicated a star represents 2 data ports the voice port where applicable would be a third port.





This Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for the removal of all CAT5 infrastructure cabling not being retained and replace with CAT6 cabling in Lacrosse, WI and in accordance with the attached solicitation.



The solicitation number is 140G0218R0032 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).



The policies contained in FAR Part 12, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, as appropriate, shall be used for this acquisition.



This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.



A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking on the FedConnect Link below, under "Additional Info."



All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes contained in this solicitation shall be adhered to.



There will be an organized site visit on May 25, 2018



All questions and quotes are to be submitted via email to Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.

Added: May 15, 2018 11:35 am Modified: May 29, 2018 8:55 amTrack Changes Amendment 0003 is issued to provide answers to additional questions received on the site visit in regards to the colors of the cabling and connectors.



1) Data cable color - Green



2) Data jacks - Orange



3) Voice cabling - Blue



4) Armor fiber cable is okay



5) Existing fiber stays



Amendment 0002 is issued to add FAR Clause 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. Bonds are required for this project and provide answers to additional questions received.



1) Is the existing cable in cable tray? There is not a cable tray, or it is not systemic through the building



2) What is the height and construction of the walls? Exact measurement not provided. Walls are a combination of concrete block (interior walls) and poured reinforced concrete (exterior and some load-bearing interior).



3) What type of ceiling is present? Drop tile with concrete above



This Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for the removal of all CAT5 infrastructure cabling not being retained and replace with CAT6 cabling in Lacrosse, WI and in accordance with the attached solicitation.



The solicitation number is 140G0218R0032 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).



The policies contained in FAR Part 12, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, as appropriate, shall be used for this acquisition.



This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.



A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking on the FedConnect Link below, under "Additional Info."



All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes contained in this solicitation shall be adhered to.



There will be an organized site visit on May 25, 2018



All questions and quotes are to be submitted via email to Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.

Added: May 15, 2018 11:35 am Modified: May 25, 2018 10:59 amTrack Changes Amendment 0002 is issued to add FAR Clause 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. Bonds are required for this project and provide answers to additional questions received.



1) Is the existing cable in cable tray? There is not a cable tray, or it is not systemic through the building



2) What is the height and construction of the walls? Exact measurement not provided. Walls are a combination of concrete block (interior walls) and poured reinforced concrete (exterior and some load-bearing interior).



3) What type of ceiling is present? Drop tile with concrete above



This Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for the removal of all CAT5 infrastructure cabling not being retained and replace with CAT6 cabling in Lacrosse, WI and in accordance with the attached solicitation.



The solicitation number is 140G0218R0032 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).



The policies contained in FAR Part 12, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, as appropriate, shall be used for this acquisition.



This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.



A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking on the FedConnect Link below, under "Additional Info."



All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes contained in this solicitation shall be adhered to.



There will be an organized site visit on May 25, 2018



All questions and quotes are to be submitted via email to Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.

Added: May 15, 2018 11:35 am Modified: May 23, 2018 8:10 amTrack Changes Amendment 0001 is issued to post the question and answers received about this solicitation:



1) Under "Construction Alternate A-1" Is this to mean that the two rooms B-219 and C-212 are to get new Phone CAT6 cables as part of the Alternate A-1? 2.e has been revised to say "Commissioning Alternate A-1 - Contractor shall commission all new phone runs for new B-219 patch panel to termination point. Commissioning work shall meet all requirements listed in this Scope of Work."



2) No mention of fire rating of CAT6A or Fiber Optic. Is the new cable being installed Plenum or Riser Rated? All new cabling and loom tubing shall be plenum rated.





This Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for the removal of all CAT5 infrastructure cabling not being retained and replace with CAT6 cabling in Lacrosse, WI and in accordance with the attached solicitation.



The solicitation number is 140G0218R0032 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).



The policies contained in FAR Part 12, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, as appropriate, shall be used for this acquisition.



This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.



A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking on the FedConnect Link below, under "Additional Info."



All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes contained in this solicitation shall be adhered to.



There will be an organized site visit on May 25, 2018



All questions and quotes are to be submitted via email to Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.

Added: May 15, 2018 11:35 am This Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for the removal of all CAT5 infrastructure cabling not being retained and replace with CAT6 cabling in Lacrosse, WI and in accordance with the attached solicitation.



The solicitation number is 140G0218R0032 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).



The policies contained in FAR Part 12, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, as appropriate, shall be used for this acquisition.



This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.



A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking on the FedConnect Link below, under "Additional Info."



All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes contained in this solicitation shall be adhered to.



There will be an organized site visit on May 25, 2018



All questions and quotes are to be submitted via email to Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.