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Internet Connectivity Services for VISNs 1 & 2 TAC Number: TAC-19-53876 Page 14 of 33 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (PD) DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Office of Information & Technology North Atlantic District... Internet Connectivity Services for VISNs 1 & 2 TAC Number: TAC-19-53876 Page 14 of 33 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (PD) DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Office of Information & Technology North Atlantic District 1 TPBO Internet Connectivity Services for VISNs 1 & 2 Date: March 19, 2019 TAC- 19-53876 PD Version Number: 1.1 Contents 1.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 3 2.0 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508) 3 2.1 SECTION 508 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) STANDARDS 4 2.2 COMPATABILITY WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 5 2.3 ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING 5 3.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USING ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS 5 4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), North Atlantic District (NAD1) Telecommunications Provisioning Business Office (TPBO) is requesting the continuation of Internet services for the following Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations, and a one-time installation of a cable at one of the locations within the Veteran Integrated Service Network (VISN). Service Types and Features Quantity VISN 1 Ft. Kent: 197 E Main St., Ft. Kent, ME Single Static IP-7MB Down / 2MB 12 months VISN 2 Rochester: 1867 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, NY Single Static IP-1.5MB Down / 768KB Up Service Delivered: 7MB x 768KB 12 Months Albany: 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 5 Static IP-5M Down/1.5M Up service delivered: 15MB x 2 MB 12 Months Canandaigua: 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 7MB X 2MB Service Delivered: 7 MB x 768 KB Canandaigua: 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 400Mx20M service delivered One time install charge 12 Months 1 time NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508) On January 18, 2017, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) revised and updated, in a single rulemaking, standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by Federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as our guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The revisions and updates to the Section 508-based standards and Section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. SECTION 508 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) STANDARDS The Section 508 standards established by the Access Board are incorporated into, and made part of all VA orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure ICT. These standards are found in their entirety at: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request. Federal agencies must comply with the updated Section 508 Standards beginning on January 18, 2018. The Final Rule as published in the Federal Register is available from the Access Board: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule. The Contractor shall comply with 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements for all electronic ICT and content delivered under this contract. Specifically, as appropriate for the technology and its functionality, the Contractor shall comply with the technical standards marked here: E205 Electronic Content (Accessibility Standard -WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Guidelines) E204 Functional Performance Criteria E206 Hardware Requirements E207 Software Requirements E208 Support Documentation and Services Requirements COMPATABILITY WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY The standards do not require installation of specific accessibility-related software or attachment of an assistive technology device. Section 508 requires that ICT be compatible with such software and devices so that ICT can be accessible to and usable by individuals using assistive technology, including but not limited to screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software. ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above. The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the Section 508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements standards identified above. The Government reserves the right to test for Section 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate Section 508 Compliance upon delivery. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USING ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS The Contractor shall comply with Sections 524 and Sections 525 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; Executive Order 13834, Efficient Federal Operations , dated May 17, 2018; Executive Order 13221, Energy-Efficient Standby Power Devices, dated August 2, 2001; and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide ENERGY STAR®, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated, low standby power, and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registered products in providing information technology products and/or services. The Contractor shall ensure that information technology products are procured and/or services are performed with products that meet and/or exceed ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated, low standby power, and EPEAT guidelines. The Contractor shall provide/use products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. Specifically, the Contractor shall: Provide/use ENERGY STAR products, as specified at www.energystar.gov/products (contains complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products). Provide/use the purchasing specifications listed for FEMP designated products at https://www4.eere.energy.gov/femp/requirements/laws_and_requirements/energy_star_and_femp_designated_products_procurement_requirements . The Contractor shall use the low standby power products specified at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/low-standby-power-products. Provide/use EPEAT registered products as specified at www.epeat.net. At a minimum, the Contractor shall acquire EPEAT® Bronze registered products. EPEAT registered products are required to meet the technical specifications of ENERGY STAR, but are not automatically on the ENERGY STAR qualified product lists. The Contractor shall ensure that applicable products are on both the EPEAT Registry and ENERGY STAR Qualified Product Lists. The Contractor shall use these products to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. The following is a list of information technology products for which ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated, low standby power, and EPEAT registered products are available: Computer Desktops, Laptops, Notebooks, Displays, Monitors, Integrated Desktop Computers, Workstation Desktops, Thin Clients, Disk Drives Imaging Equipment (Printers, Copiers, Multi-Function Devices, Scanners, Fax Machines, Digital Duplicators, Mailing Machines) Televisions, Multimedia Projectors This list is continually evolving, and as a result is not all-inclusive. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Inspection: Destination Acceptance: Destination Free on Board (FOB): Destination Points of Contact: VA Program Manager: Name: James Jankun Address: VA Medical Center, 2094 Albany Post Rd., Montrose, NY 10548 Voice: (914)-760-6137 Email: James.Jankun@va.gov VA Program Manager (Alternate): Name: Jaisen Keeppanassril Address: 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Voice: (718)-836-6000 x6261 Email: Jaisen.Keeppanassril@va.gov Contracting Officer: Name: David Sette Address: 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Voice: 732-440-9711 Email: David.Sette@va.gov Contracting Specialist: Name: John McDonnell Address: 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Voice: 732-795-1020 Email: John.Mcdonnell33@va.gov INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS: The Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required All VA sensitive information shall be protected at all times in accordance with local security field office System Security Plans (SSP s) and Authority to Operate (ATO) s for all systems/LAN s accessed while performing the tasks detailed in this Product Description.