VOIP System for Weather Service Office in Republic of Palau

The National Weather Service Pacific Region (NWS PR) in the Republic of Palau requires materials and services for the installation of a new communications telephone system including peripherals and network cabling with terminations. The Phone system will include 12 telephone handsets, two fax lines and High Speed Data connectivity. Please see attached Combined Synopsis, Statement of Need and Drawings for additional information.

**** AMENDMENT 1 TO EXTEND RESPONSE DATE FROM 3/23/2018 AT 4PM MDT, TO MONDAY 3/26/2018 AT 4PM MDT****

**** AMENDMEND 2 TO REMOVE FAR 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN - SUPPLIES FROM THE SOLICITATION AND ANSWER THE BELOW QUESTIONS ****

Question and Answers:

Q: How many licenses are required (812 or 12)?
A: 12
Q: Customs Issues?
A: No customs issues are anticipated. It is a small island and typically items subject to customs are processed efficiently.
Q: Does the Buy American Act FAR 52.225-9 apply?
A: This acquisition is exempt from FAR 52.225-9, because it is considered an IT procurement. It was mistakenly included in the solicitation and has been removed. (new copy of solicitation is attached).
Q: Is CAT6 cable or CAT6A cable requested?
A: CAT6A
Q: Can NOAA arrange for SPACE-A travel?
A: No, NOAA will not arrange any travel. This will be the responsibility of the contractor.
Q: Does NOAA have any lodging recommendations or contacts?
A: NOAA does not provide recommendations or contacts.
Q: Can NOAA provide interagency transport of equipment from the office in Maryland?
A: Interagency transport will not be available. The contractor is responsible for arranging transportation of equipment
Q: Is it possible to send the equipment in advance for storage at NOAA facility.
A: Yes. This can be arranged once the contract has been awarded.