FAA Dedicated Network Telecommunications System (DNTS)
Questions and Answers provided as part of the March 30, 2021 Industry Day Document/Topic
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Idustry Question // Comment
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Acquisition Process
What is the duration of the expected contract where repair and support of DNTS devices will be required?
It is anticipated that the duration of the repair support would be the standard manufacturer warranty.
=A5+1ACLS-FOTS Technical Approach
Can the FAA explain how IP address management will be performed with relationship to any WAN connections at these locations?
We cannot share that information at this time.
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Specification
3.1.4.1 A
What are the speeds required for asynchronous serial?
2.4k; 9.6K; 19.2k
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Specification
3.1.4.1 A
What are the speeds required for synchronous serial?
2.4k; 9.6k; 19.2k; 56k; 64k
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SpecificationCan the FAA provide document NAS-IC-5107000-2?
Not at this time.
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GeneralCan the FAA provide an overview of the Program Plan & Schedule?
"Program Plan" documents are not generally distributed. The "schedule" cannot be completed until the acquistion strategy has been determined. See Industry Day slides 100 and 101 for general Program milestones.
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GeneralDoes the FAA program plan to have any equipment testing?
Yes, there will be testing (called "Operational Capability Testing" of proposed equipment during the proposal evaluation stage.
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Operational Capability Testing Presentation
general
Will Industry Day slides be published?
Industry Day slides have been published on SAM.GOV at https://sam.gov/opp/515bd20a1565463f9c9e85d9aadee32f/view. Operational Capability Testing Slides begin on page 53.
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Airport Cable Loop (ACL) Program
general
What are the current channel banks used for the RTIR?
The RTIR is a different program. The Airport Cable Loop (ACL) Program uses the Charles industry Channel Banks for their projects.
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Airport Cable Loop (ACL) Program
general
We didn't see any Security Requirements. Are security requirements included in this ACL Program?
Security requirements will be provided at a later date.
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Airport Cable Loop (ACL) Program
general
What Channel Banks are you using for the FOTS radar and communications facilities shown on your program overview slide?
The Airport Cable Loop currently uses Charles Industries Bank 3680.
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Airport Cable Loop (ACL) Program
general
This is a critical network and security should be considered
The FAA agrees with this comment.
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ACLS-FOTS Technical Approach
general
Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent?
This acquistion is a new requirement. There is no incumbent.
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ACLS-FOTS Technical Approach
general
SONET replacement - "If TDM to IP, CESoPSN, ERPS, MPLS-TP, VLANS are all required and if all interfaces/applications are supported using these protocols why is SONET needed?
SONET is required until the FAA is able to confirm migration of all legacy systems.
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ACLS-FOTS Technical Approach
general
Why has the SONET replacement not been evaluated?
The FAA is currently determining the schedule for this evaluation.
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Acquisition Process
general
What is the duration of the expected contract where repair and support of DNTS devices will be required?
It is anticipated that the duration of the repair support would be the standard manufacturer warranty.
The FAA may establish a separate contract for repair work required after the warranty has expired.
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Acquisition Process
general
How is this requirement being procured? Small business set aside or full and open competition?
The FAA has not completed its market analysis for this procurement. Once we make this determination, the decision will be posted to SAM.GOV.
Until such time, all interested businesses are encouraged to review the DNTS requirement and respond to the market survey or any other Requests for Information related to this procurement.
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Acquisition Process
general
In 2018 the MSP required the OEM as the prime. Is this still the case or will you allow a systems integrator to be the prime?
The FAA has not yet made its determination as to the requirement of OEM as Prime. Once we make this determination, the decision will be posted to SAM.GOV.
Until such time, all interested companies are encouraged to review the DNTS requirement and respond to the market survey or any other Requests for Information related to this procurement.CEGIKM
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