Electronic Security System Maintenance and Repair

The purpose of this amendment is to respond to contractor's questions. Question: I saw an item in the "Daily Journal" referencing the above Bid/Quote for Electronic Security System Maintenance/Repair with bids due March 18, 2009 by 4:00 pm. Is there a way to view the specifications and bid documents on line? Response: All specifications and bid documents are posted in the solicitation FA2517-09-T-6037. Question: TEMPEST requirements - Does Tempest requirement apply only to the work completed on-site? According to the NISPOM 11-1-1, it is the GCA Government Contracting Authority) responsibility to identify in writing what TEMP countermeasures are going to be required. The DD254 provided does not clarify this and could impact a proposal depending on who will be funding these requirements. Response: TEMPEST requirements are on-site only. The area is a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and does have a TEMPEST Accreditation. The TEMPEST security requirements listed in the NSTISSAM 2-95 and DCID 6-9 is currently being met. IAW RFQ FA2517-09-T-6037 Performance Work Statement, Appendix C, all services must meet the TEMPEST requirements of NSTISSAM 2-95 and DCID 6-9. For example, no remote maintenance, no wireless devices, and RED/BLACK lines will be separated according to NSTISSAM 2/95. All new equipment ordered will be pre-approved by NORAD/NORTHCOM Special Security Officer before purchase is made so that the Government's TEMPEST and security requirements are met. The Government will pay for all new equipment and replacement equipment (except the items bought that are under warranty) to meet TEMPEST requirements. Question: Performance Work Statement - 1.4.3 - How many outside PTZ Camera Domes have swing in parapet mounts? Response: Total of 8 have swing in parapet mounts. Question: Performance Work Statement - 1.4.5.1 - Will up to date hard and soft as-built drawing be provided to accurately up-date any additions to the existing design? Response: No, IAW Performance Work Statement paragraph 1.4.5.1 contractor shall develop and provide two (2) complete up-to-date ESS hard copies and two (2) Auto Computer Aided Drawings (AutoCAD) 2006 or later soft copy as-built drawings to the QAE within four (4) months after contract award. Question: 1.5.2.1 - Is the government asking for the contractor's vendors invoice with no S&H costs added? Response: No, the contractor shall invoice for the costs of all parts used and any related shipping to FOB destination on the cost reimbursable CLIN. Question: Appendix B - Line item - 36 ea. Field equipment power supplies, is this MDI ENCL, or does it include power supplies also. The 36 does not seem to match up with the 20 MDI ENCL's. Response: These are for all the field equipment power supplies to include the MDI enclosures.