17 July 1997

1. Answers to additional HBSS Proposal Questions are provided. The answers are in order as the questions were asked.

Question #1. Since the RFP does not specify a graphics software package, we are assuming that a folder of stand- alone graphics files are not required on the electronic media being submitted. Is this correct?

Answer: While stand-alone graphics files are not required, The Offerors may submit stand alone graphics in Bit MAP files.

Question #2. There was no mention of the speed and memory requirements of the evaluators computers. Some of our graphics files will be in excess of several megabytes. Because this will require faster and more powerful systems to view, we are assuming that the soft copy version of the proposal in Microsoft Word 7.0 for Windows will contain only the proposal text and tables but no embedded graphics. Is this also correct?

Answer: The Offerors may submit:

a. The proposal in Microsoft Word 7.0 for Windows which contains the proposal text with tables; embedded links to Bit Map files (*.BMP) for the graphics may be used in lieu of embedded graphics.

b. The proposal in Microsoft Word 7.0 for Windows which contain the proposal text, tables, and embedded graphics.

c. Both "a" and "b".

Question #3. If assumption Number 2. is incorrect, and art is to be embedded in the soft copy version of the proposal, then we would like more information on the evaluators computers: Operating System, Manufacturer and Model, Processor Chip, Processor Speed, Megabyte of RAM, Manufacturer and Model of Video card, Size of Monitor and, Any other pertinent information

Answer: The following information is provided:

Operating System: WIN 95

Manufacturer and Model: IBM 350-P100

Processor Chip: Intel Pentium

Processor Speed: 100 MHz

Megabyte of RAM: 16 MB

Manufacturer and Model of Video card: Super VGA

Size of Monitor: 14 Inch

Any other pertinent information: Using MS OFFICE 95, MATHCAD, and MS PROJECT applications programs.

Question #4. CD-ROMs and 3.5 inch disks are stated as preferred media. Would Zip or JAZ cartridges also be acceptable?

Answer: Zip cartridges are also acceptable.

2. Refer any questions to Mr. Steve Case at (937) 255-3245 or Ms Tina Stuard at (937) 255-2512.