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58 -- FURNISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN PBX (AMEND 0002) SOL DAHC77-97-R-0037 DUE 090597 POC Contract Specialist C. Kohagura (808)438-6535 X 200 FAX (808)438-6563 This is Amendment 0002 to RFP No. DAHC77-97-R-0037, which was posted on 6 Aug 97 Cite No. W-218 SN106934 as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and amended on 21 Aug 97 Cite No. W-233 SN113455. This amendment consists of questions (Q) received and the Government's response/answer (A). Q1: How many cable pairs are required between each bldg? A2: Between bldg 1557 and 1550 -- 200 pairs; between 1557 and 1554, 1556 and 1558 -- 25 pairs. Q2: How many cable pairs are required between floors in multi-floor bldgs? A2: None. Specifications state in-house wiring is provided. Q3. Do the four 4" conduits in the floor in Bldg 1557 communications room go out to buildings 1558, 1556, 1554 and 1550? A3: 4" conduits go to manholes which in turn provide path to other bldgs. Q4: In which bldgs will the existing trunk cables remain in conduit? Some 2" conduits already have cable in them which could preclude pulling new cable. A4: All. Q5: Please define the term "subscriber loop wiring" contained in the RFP. A5: Inter-building wiring. Q6: How many phones of what type are required? E.g., LCD, speakerphone, multi-line, single line, programmable feature buttons. A6: 190 digital phones with features as specified in RFP. Q7: How much and what type of dial tone will the system require? Loop start, DID, T1, etc. A7: System input will be 65-70 common carrier lines. Q8: How many analog devices like STUIII, fax, modem will there be? A8: Number of analog phones is as shown in specs under New Station Wiring. Q9: Will voice mail be required? A9: Yes. See "COMPATIBILITY" under SALIENT FEATURES. Q10: Is there a requirement for headsets? A10: No. Not required by the RFP. Q11: Will there be a single point of contact who will be responsible for planning and coordinating system design and operation as well as follow on system administration? A11: Yes. Same POC for delivery/installation designated in the RFP . Q12: Solicitation is asking for 120 T1 channels for trunks. Is this the existing & projected growth and will all trunks be serviced over T1? A12: RFP did not require T1 channels for trunks. System capacity as listed in RFP is 64-512 ports. System must be able to utilize single lines or trunks as stated in specs. Q13: Management Control: (a) Account Codes with Positive Verification -- to what degree? Are you asking for Forced Entry of Account Codes where an account code must be entered before a call is placed? (b) Battery Backup Kit -- how many hours of backup power are required? A13(a): System administrator passwords. Forced entry of account codes -- no. A13(b) Minimum 1 hour. Q14: PC Based Attendant Features: (a) Mouse Compatibility -- are you asking for Windows based administration? A14: No -- not specified. Q15: Phones: How many buttons are required on the digital telephone sets? A15: Minimum 8, maximum 16 buttons. Q16: What kind of trunking is required and how many existing and new ports are required? (For example, Analog: Loop Start, Ground Start, etc. or Digital T1 DID, DOD, etc.?) A16: No trunking is required. These are all individual ports. As stated in specs, all are existing. Programming will be inherent to system offered. Q17: Are the preinstalled distribution blocks referenced in the solicitation to be used for the OSP cables? A17: No. All OSP cables must be terminated by the contractor. Reference was only to intra-building wiring. Q18: Is lightning protection already installed? If not, is it a requirement? A18: Grounding is available in each bldg, however OSP grounding and switch grounding will be the responsibility of the contractor. Q19: Are the "Salient Features" (Placing Calls, Answering Calls, Call Processing, etc.) capabilities or actual feature/equipment requirements? Some of the requirements are normally optional and can only be fulfilled by proposing hardware and software. A19: Actual feature/equipment requirements. Q20: Does the customer care if the product is refurbished or new, if all feature and warranty specifications are met? A20: Product must be new. Q21: Page 1 stated a listing of PBX with 190 digital phones. How many buttons on the sets? A21: Minimum 8, maximum 16 buttons. Q22: How many analog ports (sets and modems) are needed? A22: See RFP under "New Station Wiring". Q23: How many trunks? Do they want the system equipped for all five? A23: None. System will be programmed using individual lines. Q24: On page 4 they are asking for basic rate interface (BRI). How many? Will this be coming on a T1? A24: None. Specs require this to be a capability of the system but not required at this time (ISDN interface capability under Courtesy and Flexibility). Q25: On page 4 they ask for zone paging. Are we to assume that you need nine + all page? A25: System must provide paging for all zones as well as individual zones. Q26: On page 4 they are asking for memory retention with batteries. Is that for programming? A26: Yes. Q27: On page 4 they are asking for message detail accounting. Is this asking for a call accounting package. If so, how many records? A27: No. Q28: Please furnish (1) the number of Foreign Exchange Lines, WATS lines, and specialized common carrier lines (2) In system capacity are the + 120 T1 channels in ports and identified in trunk support one and the same. A28(1): System input will be 65-70 common carrier lines. Foreign exchange lines, WATS, etc. were cited only as examples of types of services that may be required. A28(2): Yes. Closing date for receipt of proposals remains 4:00 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time, 5 Sep 97. Offerors should insure that all information required by the RFP is submitted at that time. (0239)

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