Questions and Answers V1

1. What measurable standards will determine acceptable cellular coverage, such as minimum signal strength, signal quality, data speed, call reliability, and percentage of floor area covered?
Answer: Cellular coverage and minimum signal strength threshold should satisfy the approximate square footage size stated in the answers for question 2. Needs to support at minimum 4G and 5G on Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T. Should be able to send/receive calls and text messages and browse internet/streaming services and access apps.

2. Is an onsite RF survey available before quotes are due? If not, can the Government provide existing equipment details, antenna locations, cable routes, floor plans, photographs, and available signal measurements? Answer: No site surveys or drawings are being provided. The following information details are provided Approximate square footage: Bldg. 522 – 2 Floors, approx. 12,200 SF each, 24,400 SF total Bldg. 523 – 1 Floor, approx. 12,100 SF.
Existing Repeater Systems: Bldg. 522 uses a NODE A; Bldgs. 523 uses SureCall Force5.
Specific acceptance criteria or RF coverage performance requirements that the completed system must meet: Require sufficient 4G/5G signal to provide consistent and reliable voice and data service for the following Cellular carriers. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and support all other carrier services.
Are Buildings 522 and 523 physically connected or otherwise connected by an existing pathway suitable for fiber: Buildings are not physically connected. There are existing Single-Mode fiber strands available between buildings 522 and 523. 3. Is the required solution expected to be a commercial wideband repeater, an industrial signal booster, or a carrier-approved distributed antenna system? Answer: The solution needs to support cellular services provided by multiple commercial carriers (i.e. T Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, etc.). Needs to be a carrierapproved distributed antenna system (DAS).

4. Who is responsible for obtaining required consent or coordination from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and any other wireless carriers?
Answer: Vendor is responsible for obtaining required consent and coordination from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and any other wireless carrier. 5. Does the 30-calendar-day delivery requirement mean the complete system must be installed, tested, and accepted within 30 days after award? Answer: 30-calendar-day delivery means the vendor needs to start performance on the installation and removal of repeaters after receipt of award.