Question & Responses for Buy # 1029478_02

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Buy #: 1029478_02
Question Deadline:  07/13/2020 11:00 ET
Question Count: 3
Buy #: 1029478_02
Question Deadline:  07/13/2020 11:00 ET
Question Count: 3
Question Submitted:
1) Where will be trackers be used? e.g. Airport 2) Which kinds of assets will trackers be attached to? 3) Will assets need to be tracked indoors or outdoors only? 4) Aside from being water-proof are specific IPX ratings needed? 5) Is it safe to assume cellular coverage is available in all locations where assets are to be tracked? If not, we will provide other options designed to work anywhere
Response Received:
1) Where will be trackers be used? e.g. Airport - Joint Base Lewis-McChord 2) Which kinds of assets will trackers be attached to? - Mobile Ground Equipment Similar to that used by commercial Airports 3) Will assets need to be tracked indoors or outdoors only? -Both in and out, but predominately outdoors 4) Aside from being water-proof are specific IPX ratings needed? - Please clarify IPX, acronym is unknown 5) Is it safe to assume cellular coverage is available in all locations where assets are to be tracked? If not, we will provide other options designed to work anywhere -Based on previous contract, cellular coverage was available in all areas of the base
Question Submitted:
Is a power source required or will a battery only be sufficient?
Response Received:
Battery is the requirement. Tapping into our Equipment Power Sources will require engineer approval and not feasible for uniformity. (Some assets do not have power sources)
Question Submitted:
What type of vehicles will the devices be installed on?
Response Received:
What type of vehicles will the devices be installed on? These trackers will be place on Aerospace Mobile Equipment. Similar to the equipment used in commercial airports.
Buy #: 1029478_01
Question Deadline:  06/29/2020 11:00 ET
Question Count: 5
Buy #: 1029478_01
Question Deadline:  06/29/2020 11:00 ET
Question Count: 5
Question Submitted:
Hi, 1) Could you please confirm if Item number 001 and 002 are the same product or not? 2) Could you please elaborate 'unlimited ping' 3) There is no such battery in the market that would last for more than 5+ years having 6 square inch size. It can be achieved if it's pinged once a day or at max, twice a day. Please confirm the above at your earliest so that we can submit the pricing within the due time.
Response Received:
1) Could you please confirm if Item number 001 and 002 are the same product or not? -Lines 001 and 002 two are not the same but are intended to work together. 346 tracking devices with a line of service for coverage of all 346 respective units. 2) Could you please elaborate 'unlimited ping' -Intent for "unlimited pings", is to ensure that the service provided will not charge users if/when a ping is conducted and/or requested. 3) There is no such battery in the market that would last for more than 5+ years having 6 square inch size. -The intent behind a build of less that 6 square inches is to ensure a discreet profile that will house the battery/power source. - The intent behind a 5+ year battery is to ensure that replacement of battery would be minimized.
Question Submitted:
Here are some questions for your RFP contact. 1) What are they looking to track? Vehicles? Machinery? Objects? a. Are the things they are looking to track powered? Can we connect to the power to recharge our GPS units? b. If there are vehicles, please let us know the types of vehicles included. Are you interested in tracking engine diagnostic information of the vehicles? 2) Are the objects always in range of a cellular connection, or do I need satellite enabled units? 3) Please define: Intrinsically safe. Does this refer to the device not creating any sparks? 4) What frequency of updates (pings) are you looking for, or is it just a requirement of tracking on demand as needed? 5) Will the units need to be tracked indoors and outdoors? Please reply at your earliest as we have the deadline approaching.
Response Received:
1) What are they looking to track? Vehicles? Machinery? Objects? -Mobile Ground Support Equipment a. Are the things they are looking to track powered? Can we connect to the power to recharge our GPS units? -Only some of our ground equipment is powered. Tapping into an current power sources is not feasible due to lengthy approval process needed to modify our equipment. b. If there are vehicles, please let us know the types of vehicles included. Are you interested in tracking engine diagnostic information of the vehicles? No automobiles will be tracked. Engine Diagnostics will not be requested. 2) Are the objects always in range of a cellular connection, or do I need satellite enabled units? -Based on past contracts cellular has been proven to be effective. Cellular (4G LTE) is preffered. 3) Please define: Intrinsically safe. Does this refer to the device not creating any sparks? -Affimative, devices must be safe to use in fuel vapor operating conditions. 4) What frequency of updates (pings) are you looking for, or is it just a requirement of tracking on demand as needed? -Tracking on demand is a minimum requirement, and updating when asset it moved is preffered. 5) Will the units need to be tracked indoors and outdoors? -Assets will be tracked both in doors and out doors, but predominately outdoors.
Question Submitted:
3. Item 2 states, "Qty of 346 Ea" is the each, a five year period, one month, a year? Please clarify.
Response Received:
Intent is to ensure that all the 346 tracking units have service capability. Service time frame is estimated to be for an initial 1-year period and service renewal will be contingent on customer satisfaction.
Question Submitted:
1. In item (1) it states, "battery that lasts 5+ years", does that mean the charge to last five years or the battery will be recharged and cycle and power the unit for five years? What is the power source for the battery? Available Voltage? 2. In Item (1) it states, "No larger than 6 square inches", does that include the battery?
Response Received:
Intent for "battery to last 5+ years" is to limit frequency of changing batteries and the expectation for the initial charge last 5 years. Intent for the Power source for the battery, is the battery in and of itself. Voltage will be determined by the type of GPS tracking unit requirement. Intent for "no larger than 6 square inches" is to encompass a GPS unit, accompanying mounting hardware, and battery.
Question Submitted:
Hi, Could you please respond to the below queries by the vendor; 1) Could you tell me please how many devices does this client plan to track? 2) They need to track people or vehicles? 3) You plan to install the platform to their own servers or they would need our hosting? 4) Will you provide all the tech support for platforms and devices to this company?
Response Received:
1) Could you tell me please how many devices does this client plan to track? Client intends to utilize 346 GPS tracking devices, to attach to 346 assets. 2) They need to track people or vehicles? Items being tracked will be similar in design to vehicles. 3) You plan to install the platform to their own servers or they would need our hosting? Installation on our own servers is not feasible, hosting will be required. 4) Will you provide all the tech support for platforms and devices to this company? Client will solely be the end-user and work with company to resolve any technical issues.
Buy #: 1029478
Question Deadline:  None
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Buy #: 1029478
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