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This Amendment to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is as follows: VA Information Technology will purchase, install, and connect to the VA Network the following two CISCO systems. One unit will be dedicated to the Large LRC, and a 2nd unit will be dedicated to the Small LRC. Bids should include collaboration on integration of the VA purchased equipment into the audio-visual monitors, speakers, microphones, and control systems in both rooms to meet the requirements of the updated Salient Characteristics. Units provided by VA For the project will be equivalent to Two Cisco Webex Room Kit Pro PTZ 4K systems with an audience-facing camera and a presenter facing PTZ camera for each room. In addition, these are respones to the following questions: Will the Government determine, before quote submission or after award, which existing components, such as speakers and wiring, will be reused versus replaced? If this determination occurs after award, how will any resulting change in scope be handled for pricing purposes? Answer: The contractor can bid assuming re-use of existing speakers and wiring. If during install, if wiring or speakers are found to be broken, then replacement by additional purchases outside of this contract can be completed. 2. CLIN 0005 references an “OFE Equipment Rack.” Please confirm what “OFE” designates and whether the equipment rack is contractor-furnished or Government-furnished. Answer: Sorry for the confusion on this point. Please include a new Lectern within the bid. The existing “Open Frame Equipment Rack” located in the storage room to the front right of the large LRC can be re-used (Government-furnished) or replaced, whichever is more economically feasible during Vendor tear down the current system while managing existing wiring during that teardown. 3. CLIN 0004 includes “communication devices” without further specification. Please identify the type and quantity of communication devices required. Answer: 0004 is referring to the control boxes that would be required to incorporate the 4 LRC monitors, 1 Small LRC room monitor, Speakers in both rooms, and multiple microphones in both rooms. Deferring to the vendor on what kind, how many, and where these control boxes need to be located. Microphones requested: 1 wired mic in the large LRC, 2 wireless lavalier, overhead audience, and 2 handheld mics in the large LRC small LRC: 2 handheld mics, 2 wireless lavaliers, overhead included as well. 4. CLIN 0002 references conference-system touch panels, while CLIN 0004 identifies separate 10-inch and 7-inch control interfaces. Please confirm the total quantity and required room placement of all touch/control interfaces for the Large and Small LRC. Answer:1 touch panel near the front of the Large LRC 1 touch panel in the back elevated technology deck area at the back of the Large LRC (mirroring the functions of the front panel) 1 touch panel near the computer at the side of the room in the Small LRC 5. The D…