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1
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Are we right in assuming that the total price shown should reflect the initial infrastructure of 20 clients [...]
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Indeed, the total price shown should reflect the initial infrastructure as described in section 1.3.1.1 [...]
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19/08/2019
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2
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Are we right in assuming that prices for one system each should be mentioned here? If not, please state [...]
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You are right, the prices mentioned here are expected for one system each.
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19/08/2019
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3
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Are we right in assuming that the limitation of 3 pages mentioned in point 3.5.4.2. also applies to the [...]
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The limitation of 3 pages is only applicable to the 3 technical concepts described as Scenarios A, B [...]
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19/08/2019
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4
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Why does the tender not include the term or any reference to cross domain solutions (CDS) which are an [...]
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General statement: The elements quoted in the call for tender are here to guide tenderers and help them [...]
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19/08/2019
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5
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Why are the following solutions/technologies not in scope for the tender: a. Data diode (unidirectional [...]
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a. As said in the general statement (Q4), the implementation of data diode can be part of the future [...]
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19/08/2019
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6
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Does EDA accept government information security approvals from NATO or EU Member States (e.g. NATO SECRET [...]
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EDA is obliged to use equipment and vendors which have been approved and listed by the EU Council because [...]
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19/08/2019
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7
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Why does the tender only put emphasis on the encryption of classified data exchanges between EDA and [...]
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As said in the general statement (see reply to question 4), the implementation of filtering and data [...]
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19/08/2019
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8
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Does the classified EDA system need data from lower classified domains that it does not intend to share [...]
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Yes, some data like updates of appliances or antivirus signatures will have to be transferred from an [...]
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19/08/2019
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9
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How would EDA procure TEMPEST equipment from a hardware supplier that is providing hardware that meets [...]
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All server-side equipment will be installed in a TEMPEST rack and therefore the equipment does not need [...]
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19/08/2019
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10
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What type of data formats will be shared between EDA classified systems and the systems it intends to [...]
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The full scope of this interconnection will be defined in a later stage as part of the system design.
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19/08/2019
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11
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What type of transfer protocols does EDA intend to use to shared data between the classified system and [...]
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The technical solution for any interconnection will be defined in a later stage as part of the system [...]
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19/08/2019
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12
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Does EDA intend to have a high availability / fail-over setup in terms of hardware?
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As said in the general comment, the architecture and design of the future systems are fully open and [...]
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19/08/2019
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13
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To ensure fair comparability, can EDA provide a form that lists all elements of supply chain security [...]
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The description of the security of supply chain is subject to competition and EDA does not have any specific [...]
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19/08/2019
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14
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Does EDA intend to use printers across multiple domains/ classified systems in order to reduce its printer [...]
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No, the classified systems must use dedicated printer hardware and there might be a requirement (subject [...]
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19/08/2019
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15
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For the selection of CVs for the requested profiles is it possible to use the same CV for different profiles [...]
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The contractor must be able to cover all 14 profiles with 14 different team members.
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22/08/2019
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16
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In the list for EU-approved cryptographic products no HSM is listed for EU SECRET. Could you please specify [...]
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EDA is obliged to use equipment and vendors which have been approved and listed by the EU Council because [...]
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22/08/2019
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17
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In the requirements for Scenario A EDA requests the costs for a minimum set of hardware items. These [...]
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1. No, the solution proposed for Scenario A must include a HSM. 2. This is not a requirement. Tenderers [...]
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22/08/2019
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18
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As regards the evidence that need to be provided under for Selection criterion 2.3 and more specific [...]
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EDA confirms that the annex 4.9 need to be signed only by the Consortium leader in case of a Joint tender [...]
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10/09/2019
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19
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Due to the complexity of the requirements in connection with a thin personnel cover during the current [...]
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The deadline for the receipt of tenders (“Receipt Time Limit”) is extended to 30/09/2019, at 10h00 (Brussels [...]
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10/09/2019
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20
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Due to the broad scope of services requested and in order to prepare and submit the best possible offer [...]
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The deadline for the receipt of tenders (“Receipt Time Limit”) is extended to 30/09/2019, at 10h00 (Brussels [...]
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10/09/2019
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21
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Uplifts/discounts should be offered in relation to the price list of the respective manufacturer. Not [...]
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The uplift is a margin that the selected contractor will be allowed to apply to any purchases made within [...]
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25/09/2019
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22
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A comprehensive uplift/discount for all product groups is to be offered for each manufacturer mentioned [...]
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As explained in the previous question, the uplift is a margin that the contractor is allowed to apply [...]
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25/09/2019
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23
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The formula in cell D24 is incorrect. For a correct result, it must be [=D23*(1+D22)]. We ask for appropriate [...]
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Please refer to the updated financial table – “Financial proposal template 25.09.2019” (corrigendum number [...]
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25/09/2019
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24
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The formulas in cells G30 to G33 are incorrect. For a correct result, the part [/100] at the end of each [...]
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Please refer to the updated financial table – “Financial proposal template 25.09.2019” (corrigendum number [...]
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25/09/2019
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