SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE SYR
- Notice Date
- 4/28/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Syracuse VAMC, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, CONTRACTING OFFICER;ATTN: STEVEN TOMPKINS;Department of Veterans Affairs Syracuse;800 Irving Ave;Syracuse NY 13210
- ZIP Code
- 13210
- Solicitation Number
- VA-528-09-RP-0135
- Response Due
- 5/22/2009
- Archive Date
- 7/21/2009
- Point of Contact
- Steven TompkinsContracting Officer<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Solicitation Number: VA528-09-RP-0135Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: Request for Proposal Wireless Internet System Department of Veterans Affairs Syracuse VA Medical Center Purpose and Scope of Project This is a new competitive procurement that will result in the award of a single firm, fixed-price contract for installing wireless internet service on the ground floor of the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The Syracuse VA Medical Center (SYRVAMC), is a federal government facility that provides medical care to veterans. SYRVAMC has elements of hospital industry, government, and educational institutions in its operations. The installation requires establishing wireless service to cover the ground floor wireless internet service area which includes adjoining Internet Caf area and Canteen Food Service dining area. In addition, vendor must show capability for expansion to all 9 floors of the hospital. Specific locations to be provided at the site visit. REQUIREMENTS Coverage Wireless service must provide 100% coverage within all areas with the exception of the kitchen food prep area of the Canteen Dining area. SYRVAMC does not currently subscribe to a service connection. (1.It is our intention to have wireless access points extended from these services using a central control and monitoring point to provide coverage and access by technical personnel.) Vendor will offer only internet service to Syracuse VA Medical Center customers via wireless and will not be connecting this service to SYRVAMC wired network in any way. Security SYRVAMC facilities are located at 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 and wish to take advantage of its physical isolation and of signal encryption to protect the security of it's users as much as is practicable. Wireless access point antennae position and power levels must be adjusted to avoid any signal radiating beyond the perimeter of the ground floor wireless internet service area. Access points must support the latest encryption standards to include, but not limited to, WEP, WPA2, and WPA. Configuration of the access points must be approved by SYRVAMC. Access points must be accessible from a centrally located controller and be accessible individually via wireless connection using manufacturer supplied utility/configuration software for reprogramming encryption keys and running diagnostic programs. System Maintenance The Offeror must include comprehensive maintenance support for one year identified as a per month fee. The minimum requirement for maintenance support must include two hour business day response by phone, and forty eight hour business day onsite response to perform necessary service to the system. Offerors must demonstrate that they are doing business in, and have qualified service technicians under their direct employ whose duty station is within 50 miles of the SYRVAMC. No exceptions will be considered for this requirement. The offeror will also provide a minimum of 4 health checks and site assessments per calendar year, one each quarter. This will include, but is not limited to, configuration checks, equipment checks and systems security assessments. Installation Offeror must provide all access points, wiring, routers, hubs, power supplies, antennae, smart jacks, and any other hardware or software necessary for a complete turnkey installation. All wiring must be hidden in walls or ceilings. Exceptions for short runs in inconspicuous areas may be approved to reduce cost and complexity of installation. All exposed wiring must be pre approved by the SYRVAMC technical representative to meet the requirements of this procurement. The successful offeror must be responsible for communication with and coordination of service requirements involving the service provider. SYRVAMC operates on a continuous basis. Offeror must be flexible in scheduling installation which may include nights and weekends. Canteen services can not be moved, changed, or rescheduled to accommodate installation. A schedule of operating hours and facility availability will be made available to the selected offeror. A SYRVAMC representative will be available when installation personnel are on station. Offeror must provide and infrastructure required by/for the new system to provide wireless connection service. Hidden wiring not terminated is not required to be reconnected. Separate patch panels and other hardware are required as necessary to physically isolate the SYRVAMC network from the wireless network. Hardware and software Access points must be configured for 802.11-a (restricted from 802.11b & g) support and be capable of a minimum 40mbs pass-through for all clients. Access point hardware must have rogue access point detection fully software upgradeable to AES and 802.11ai, have client isolation capability to prevent client-to-client snooping. Hardware must be designed for configuration with external ceiling mount antennae. Access points selected must be approved by SYRVAMC Technical staff. Consumer units designed for home and small office use are not acceptable. Acceptance Testing and Training Upon completion of project successful offeror will demonstrate useable signal levels of wireless coverage throughout the ground floor wireless internet service area with no detectable signal at service area perimeter and provide operational training to SYRVAMC technical staff. SYRVAMC staff will also conduct an assessment of the installation and provide required configuration and/or architecture changes to the vendor for implementation. Evaluation of Proposal and Award Proposals submitted must include network designs, detailed AP and other hardware configurations, security implementations and a detailed hardware lists to include all components in the system Proposals will be evaluated equally by cost, technical merit, past performance and by service plan and demonstrated history of IT wireless system maintenance. Best value to government will be considered for equal cost proposals. The RFP for this solicitation will only be offered upon request. Proposals submitted under this Request for Proposal will be evaluated, and an offeror selected, based on past performance, technical and cost considerations. Please provide cost proposal information separately from the technical proposal and past performance components. Registration in the Central Contractors Registration database is required. Please provide evidence of registration. Cost evaluation will be performed independently of the technical evaluation. Please provide a technical proposal consistent with the criteria shown below, three performance references, and cost quotes consisting of a breakdown of the cost of materials, labor/installation costs, and total costs. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors listed in descending order. 1) Total cost of installation 2) Cost/value of the equipment offered. 3) Technical merit of the proposal in conformance to specifications 4) Experience and past performance of offeror The SYRVAMC will select a contractor, whose offer provides the best value to the government, considering factors identified above. The award may be made without discussion. Technical questions regarding this RFP can be directed to the contracting officer. E-mail steve.tompkins@va.gov Pre-proposal site visit facility tour and technical questions Interested parties are encouraged to attend a facility tour on May 7th, at 9AM. General building drawings and a copy of the RFP will be made available to interested parties that time upon request. The facilities will be available immediately following the tour for those who wish to perform site surveys and testing. The facility will be fully occupied during and after the meeting. Access to some areas may be limited. SYRVAMC will provide responses to relevant questions and will make those questions and answers available to all interested offerors. Please confirm an appointment with and address all technical questions to Steven Tompkins, CO via email to steve.tompkins@va.gov at the SYRVAMC. Interested parties must notify the SYRVAMC Contracting Officer at least three days in advance of the tour with the name of their company and the names and titles of all attendees. Proposal Submission Offeror must provide pricing separately from the technical proposal and past performance response. Proposals must be provided by postal mail, FEDEX, or E-mail to the following address: Postal mail DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER STEVEN TOMPKINS, CONTRACTING OFFICER (2-90) 800 Irving Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210 FAX: 315-425-4683 (Must be confirmed via contact with CO.) E-mail steve.tompkins@va.gov a response is required or utilize read receipt to provide proof of delivery. Submission Deadline Final Proposals must be received by 3PM EST, May 22nd, 2009. Award will be made on completion of evaluation and prior to May 30th. Successful offeror must be prepared to complete the installation and system integration by June 30, 2009.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: VETERANS SERVICES;DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS;SYRACUSE VAMC;800 IRVING AVE;SYRACUSE, NY<br />
- Zip Code: 13210<br />
- Zip Code: 13210<br />
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