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Questions and Answers Report Version 4 RFP 30431 # Question Questions and Answers Report Version 4 RFP 30431 # Question Response 1 In general: are the Yes these are obligatory and define the minimum requirements obligatory or requirements. Bidders can exceed these. target criteria? Please note that some have been listed as optional (i.e. not obligatory). 2 “The Processor shall be scalable It is foreseen that there will be three potential base from E3825 to Intel i7” this models: means we can offer different • Atom processor or equivalent in a “signage” models with different computer form factor that would be the size of a Processors? It’s not possible to VESA mount computer that is DIN rail mountable. provide a mainboard which can Important that it has four RS232 DB9 port. This would use Atom CPU and Core-I CPU be a small “simple” version; and • The larger DIN rail as well as 19” computer shall be based on the same processor (i7 or equivalent), chipset, motherboard and basic I/O that could include options outlined in the specification (scalable with the options and size). It is indicated in the specification when the requirement applies to the 19” only. 3 All of the requirements are See answer to question 1. obligatory for both mechanical versions (Din-Rail and 19”)? 4 The range of processors is very Intel i7-3555LU supports Windows XP SP3. Some wide. The new i7 processor manufacturers offering this processor are also offering does not support use of drivers for other components contained within a windows XP. computer with this processor and chipset. 5 Could you please be more This is up to the bidders to propose. specific in the processor requirement? Which model? Or which you need if multiple models should be offered? 6 Can you give an indication on This is indicated in the Excel Pricing Table. the number of computers needed per year? 7 To what countries will the The computers will be delivered to the IAEA in Vienna and Industrial PCs be delivered and potentially be used by the IAEA in all the IAEA Member used? States. The IAEA will maintain ownership and will not allow third party usage. 8 What kind of Application the The computers will run IAEA software for collection of IPC is used for? data from IAEA instrumentation. 9 Can you specify the 3 base Three models is a suggestion, but this should not be models separately? It’s not considered a limitation. See also answer 2 in this regard. possible that all requirements fit for a VESA mount computer with 165x125x65mm dimensions (Raid 10, external removable drive bays, external PCI Express, 12GB memory) 10 Intel Atom E3825 processor The intension was to run Windows 10 on the Atom does not support Windows XP. processor. The specification provided a range of OSes. How is this requirement The intension wasn’t that XP would be used on the Atom obligatory if it is not technically processor version. XP will be used for a short period of possible to implement? time on i7 or equivalent versions. After that period of time, Windows 10 will be used exclusively. 11 What is the reasoning behind 4 4GB of RAM soldered fulfils the vibration compliances. GB RAM being soldered on and Add on modules are for scalability. If the add on module an additional 8 GB module? fails or comes loose, the computer will still operate. If all memory is soldered, then there is no scalability. Either all required RAM should be soldered on or all should be used as modules. Otherwise it does not make sense from a technical standpoint. 12 The amount of SATA ports The IAEA is aware of this and for this reason more than required cannot be supported one processor type is needed to meet this requirement. by a motherboard with Intel The computer with the Atom processor is a simple small Atom processor. What is the computer without the need to have all of the interfaces. reasoning behind this? 13 PCI/104-Express card in The IAEA is aware of this and for this reason more than combination with the other one computer type could be offered to meet this required expansion slots for requirement. Din-Rail computers is technically not possible. What is the reasoning behind this? 14 External dimensions for the The IAEA is aware of this and for this reason more than Din-Rail computers are too one computer type could be offered to meet this small for the required requirement. expansion slots. What is the reasoning behind this? 15 Dual redundant power input is Please explain in your proposal to what extent you can possible for 19” computer, but meet this requirement for each computer model offered. not for Din Rail Computers with requested dimension. What is the reasoning behind this? 16 It is quite unlikely that, that the The IAEA expects to have exactly the same i7 processor processor Core i7 generations and chipset for the duration indicated and that a supplier that support Windows XP will has the ability to secure the amount of hardware for the duration. XP will only be used for a very short time on the available in 10 years. What is machines anyway. The IAEA will be running Windows 10 the reasoning behind this? on all machines eventually. 17 Is it possible to offer you some This would be acceptable but bidders should realize that of the required products and they will score low on point c and d of the Phase I not all or does the offer have to Technical evaluation. be complete? For example only offering you 19” computer and SSDs? 18 Is there a possibility to contact To keep the process transparent and fair to all bidders, as a technical officer directly to per RFP Instructions to Bidders, any discuss the proposal? communications/requests for clarifications related to these tender documents shall be addressed by e-mail to the responsible Procurement Officer. 19 Can we offer different models Yes, please offer different models. It is understood that as, per your specification we one computer type can’t fulfil all of the requirements and have to offer scalable from options. E3825 to Intel i7 CPU which is impossible to be fulfilled with one and the same computer? 20 As we don’t believe that all A modular offer is preferred. Not all functions and functions should be available in hardware/ components are intended to be used in all all computers (i.e. HW RAID cases for the IAEA uses. with an ATOM processor makes not really sense) we want to make a “modular offer” (i.e. offer the basic functions in a basic configuration and offer all other functions such as HW RAID, additional serial lines, C- Fast-Reader, etc., optionally). So you can see easily, what is the cost for the basic computer as well as for each additional function. Is this OK with you? 21 Depending on which and how In the specification, it outlines dimensions, but they are much options the computers not intended to be absolute constraints. It shall be has to be equipped there might understood that with more components and functions a be not enough space inside the larger housing is acceptable. Not all requested options DIN-Rail housings to install all will be simultaneously configured in a single computer. options if we stay with the mechanical dimension of the housings described in your specification. In such case we would use the next bigger housing, which is about 20% bigger. Is this acceptable, means do you have this slightly more free space in your application or are you really that much limited in space? 22 Is this bidding for a job with Please read the bidding package. quantity 1 small rugged PC? 23 Can I just make a proposal on Yes, bidders should make proposals on their best fitting what our best solution(s) are? solutions, even if some of the requirements cannot be met. The offers will be graded accordingly. Notes: • Bidders should make proposals on their best fitting solutions, even if some of the requirements cannot be met. The offers will be graded accordingly. • As per General Instructions for Bidders, no consideration will be given to requests for clarifications submitted in the last week before the closing date. • RFP 30431-OP has been extended until the new closing date of 2017- 09-04 17:00. We look forward to receiving a response from your company by the revised closing date. .
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