02d. SOO_144 st SM FOC B11341 B10293 B1442 and B1325 DRAFT.docx

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For

Fiber Optic Cable Installation to B11341, B10293, B1442 and B1325 at

Aviano AB Italy July 18, 2023

Prepared By

38th ES Tinker AFB OK

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

SOO - Fiber Optic Cable Installation Page | 21

1. SCOPE.

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) defines the requirement for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install, and test (EFIT&T) new single mode (SM) fiber optic cables (FOC) between three network core node (CN) buildings; B11341, B10293 and B1442; and, between CN B10293 and B1325 - a tech control facility (TCF), as indicated in the sketches/slides below, at Aviano AB Italy.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in this SOO. The Contractor shall comply with the current TIA telecommunication installation and testing commercial standard and base installation standards. All equipment, supplies, and materials provided shall be new and not refurbished.

Note: The vendors/contractors shall show and explain in their proposal/quote how to meet the requirement specified in this SOO and show a list of the quoted major equipment and materials to be purchased and installed under this project in their proposal.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1.1 Safety Requirements.

The contractor shall coordinate all safety requirements with the safety office on Aviano AB.

2.1.2 Site Coordination.

The Contractor shall meet with the base safety officer upon arrival on site for review of the specific safety requirements prior to installation (pre-performance conference safety briefing).

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel engaged in the performance of this contract observe all host country laws concerning safety and in particular D. lgs. 81/2008 and latest reviews. Contractor shall consider in advance interference hazard through a preliminary assessment plan: the DUVRI - Documento Unico per la Valutazione Rischi da Interferenze shall be coordinated with 31 FW/CCPP Base employees safety representative (Phone 0434 30 5709), in accordance with Legislative Decree 81/08. Contractor shall develop a site-specific plan for operational safety (POS - Piano Operativo di Sicurezza) in accordance with Legislative Decree 81/08, prior to starting planned work activities. Employees training certificates shall be included in the POS documents. Contractor's representatives shall receive a safety briefing during the pre-performance conference from Base 31 FW/SEG Occupational Safety Office. Electronic copy of POS will be provided to 31 FS/SEG (Phone 0434 30 7233).

2.1.2.1 Confined Space.

The Contractors and Sub-contractors entering spaces on Aviano AB Italy are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in AFMAN 91-203. All confined space operations must be coordinated with the Base Safety Office prior to start of work. The primary Contractor is responsible for all Sub-contractor confined space operations.

2.1.2.2 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation.

The Contractor shall record and report all facts relating to each instance of injury to either Contractor or Government personnel. Notification shall coordinate the accident/incident with 31 CS/Plans Project Manager and the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the SOO. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Base POC. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

2.1.2.3 Work Area(s).

At day’s end, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the workplace. Safety barriers shall be in place to protect unfinished work site at the end of the day. All open holes or trenches shall be completely enclosed by flexible orange construction safety fencing, or other safety barriers, at the end of the workday. Equipment and materials required to complete the work effort may remain on site as long as they are organized/stored in a manner that does not cause a safety hazard. The contractor shall co-ordinate with the 31 CS/Plans to ensure that any locking manhole covers are put back in place at the end of each workday.

2.1.2.4 Traffic Control.

In the event base vehicular traffic is disrupted by trenching or horizontal directional boring, the Contractor shall notify the 31 CS/Plans PM NLT 10 calendar days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions.

2.1.2.5 Airfield Driving.

Any person operating a motor vehicle inside the airfield fence on Aviano AB Italy shall coordinate with airfield management to obtain the required training/certifications IAW local procedures.

2.1.3 Security Requirements.

The Contractor shall process and provide a Site Visit Request Letter to 31 CS/SCXP within 5 calendar days after contract award. This letter shall identify the names (as shown on the driver’s license), driver’s license numbers and state of issue, and birth date of the personnel who will be performing work under this SOO. This information is required to grant access to the base. If required by the base, the Contractor shall provide identification badges for their employees. All Contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the Government site. The badges shall identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as Contractor and be in accordance with base regulations.

2.1.3.1 Security Clearances.

Stated work and associated products shall be performed at the UNCLASSIFIED level. However, some of this work may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees must be escorted at all times. The Contractor must coordinate with 31 CS/Plans to secure areas at least five (5) calendar days ahead of time. It is the Government’s responsibility to provide escorts.

2.1.3.2 Country Clearances.

US Contractors must follow strict procedures in order to obtain not only country clearances, but on based access. Reference https:\\www.fcg.pentagon.mil in addition to any other requirements specified by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor is advised that once all paperwork is submitted and accepted, it can take up to 30 calendar days to get base passes approved. The Contractor shall coordinate with Base POC for base passes once country clearance is obtained.

2.1.3.3 Operational Security (OPSEC).

Network infrastructure Drawings (MHDS, MH/HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) are on the 31 CS/SCXP Critical Information List and must be protected. The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to protect detailed information pertaining to the EFI&T effort, to include appropriate marking of documents as “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI),” and ensuring limited distribution of documents and schematics/Drawings to only those individuals with a valid need to know. IAW AFI 10-701, OPSEC Considerations, the contractor shall follow the OPSEC guidance/plan (AFI10-701) to ensure the protection of CUI data either furnished by the government or produced by the contractor.

2.1.4 Environmental Compliance.

The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and Air Force policies, instructions, and plans. The federal Government is not exempt from compliance with environmental regulations. The Contractors are responsible to know and follow all applicable Federal, State, Local, host nation and Air Force regulations for environmental protection, including waste disposal, sewer discharge, air emissions, and storm water requirements. The contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on Aviano AB Italy. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that their subcontractors (if any) comply with these specifications.

2.1.5 Permits.

The Contractor, in coordination with 31 CS/Plans office, shall be responsible to coordinate, complete and process all permits required to complete the installation prior to any trenching, horizontal directional boring or modifications to a facility, maintenance hole (MH) or hand-hole (HH). For example:

· Digging permit, AF Form 103 and/or Base Civil Engineer Service Request -TRIRIGA [whichever is used by the base] shall be submitted through BCE 14 calendar days in advance of digging activities. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings and for ensuring AF Form 103 remains current.

· Confine space entry permit, AF Form 1024 shall be coordinated through base safety office. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide proof of their Confined Space Training Program along with the AF Form 1024 to base safety.

· Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, AF Form 332 shall be submitted through BCE 14 calendar days in advance of planned work.

· The Contractor shall trench, excavate, and mark and barricade open trenches IAW OSHA Standards.

All utility markings, flags, etc. shall be maintained by the contractor after the responsible work center/shop identifies/locates them and ensure that the AF Form 103 remains current. The contractor shall take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. If a utility is damaged attributed to the fault of the contractor, then the contractor shall repair and return the utility back to the condition prior to the damage.

2.1.6 Integrated Process Team (IPT).

The Contractor shall chair a monthly/or as needed (depending on the weekly report; see para 2.1.7) IPT meeting that includes Contractor representatives, the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the CSI-B, the System Engineer(s), the Government Project Manager, and other base personnel as required. The Contractor shall provide an agenda NLT 1 working day prior to the scheduled meetings. The Contractor shall provide worldwide “Meet Me” teleconference capability for the duration of the project. The Contractor shall provide worldwide “Meet Me” teleconference capability for the duration of the project. The purpose of the IPT meeting is to discuss project progress, problems being encountered, and other information necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of contract requirements. The Contractor shall record meeting minutes and distribute to the attendees NLT 1 working day after each meeting.

2.1.7 Quality Assurance.

The Contractor shall provide Quality Assurance Support for the entire duration of the project. The Contractor’s quality assurance evaluator shall assist the Government representative in performing random spot checks and system acceptance tests. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying system and outside plant deficiencies and/or discrepancies throughout the duration of the project. A weekly report (soft copy) shall be delivered/submitted to 31 CS/Plans by COB Monday, indicating progress/status and listing any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them.

2.1.8 Contractor Personnel.

2.1.8.1 Project Management.

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) and alternate(s) responsible for contract performance and continuity. The Contractor shall identify the Project Manager’s or alternate's range of authority to act for the Contractor relating to daily contract operation.

2.1.8.2 Site Point of Contact (POC).

The Contractor shall designate the Contractor's on-site team leader and alternate(s) as the Site POC for individual projects in their Site Visit Request Letter. The Site POC or alternate(s) shall be on site during duty hours for the duration of the project, up to and until final acceptance by the Government PM and shall oversee all facets of the installation tasks. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters.

2.1.8.3 Personnel Requirements.

The Project Manager, Site POC, and respective alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and shall be on site to coordinate permits, clearances, and receive shipments/material related to the task order. All reporting documents shall be in English.

2.1.8.4 Minimum Contractor Qualifications.

All work shall be performed by an experienced Telecommunications Contractor. The Contractor shall have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Telecommunications Systems installations.

2.1.8.5 System for Award Management (SAM)

Reserved.

2.1.9 Warranty.

The Contractor shall provide a one year warranty or manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty, whichever is longer. The warranty shall be, at a minimum, IAW the Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resource for Services standard or equivalent. It is a Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) - a/k/a “STARS III.

2.1.10 Manuals and Practices.

The Contractor shall provide the latest version of operation, installation, and maintenance manuals and practices/users guide for each system installed as provided by the original manufacturer with all new equipment.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

As indicated in this SOO and the below sketches/slides, the Contractor shall EFI&T new single mode (SM) fiber optic cables (FOC) between three network core node (CN) buildings; B11341, B10293 and B1442; and, between CN B10293 and B1325 - a tech control facility (TCF) at Aviano AB Italy. All associated fiber distribution panel (FODP), splicing and termination shall be included with the installation.

2.1.11 Outside Plant Requirements.

2.1.11.1 Existing Maintenance Holes.

The Contractor shall be responsible for pumping out maintenance holes/handholes. Water from maintenance holes/handholes shall be drain onto grass, when possible, to act as a natural filter; then it may be pumped out onto the surrounding ground, as long as there is no impact to roads, driveways, or vehicle traffic. Mud and debris shall be disposed of IAW base requirements. If Contractor comes across a manhole with contaminated water, the Contractor shall coordinate with 31 CS/Plans

2.1.11.2 Measurements.

Any distances provided in this SOO are approximations and should NOT be used for ordering materials or determining duct lengths.

2.1.11.3 Underground Utilities Markings.

The Contractor shall coordinate with 31 CS/Plans to ensure markings are placed over existing base infrastructure prior to digging or horizontal directional boring and shall take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. The Contractor is responsible for repair of any damage caused during installation when the infrastructure is clearly marked. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings and for ensuring AF Form 103 (Dig Permit) remains current.

2.1.11.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes. N/A

2.1.11.5 Splice Connectors.

All splicing shall be performed in accordance with RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable.

2.1.11.6 Labeling.

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install, and cables identified for re-use in accordance with TIA-606-D and as directed by the 31 CS/SCXP.

2.1.11.6.1 New Ducts. N/A

2.1.11.6.2 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) Marking.

Each FODP shall be stenciled/marked with black ink or paint, or adhesive backed decals in letters and numbers. The cover of all new fiber optic distributions (FODPs) shall be labeled to conform to the system used by local maintenance personnel to identify FODPs that terminate fiber. If the manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which ports on FODPs (pigtail modules) are counted, the Contractor shall provide designation labels/strips to identify the sequence in which they are counted. Each splice tray shall be marked to identify the fiber count contained in the splice tray. The marking shall identify the FODP by number (building number), cable number, and count.

Example (FODP): FODP 1226 - 7810, 1-12 or

FODP 1496 - 1478, 1-12+

FODP 1496 - 1431, 13-24

2.1.11.6.3 FOC Tags.

All tags shall be permanently labeled, easily visible and corrosion resistant. Install cable tags in all maintenance holes/hand-holes, cable vaults, pull boxes and building entrance terminal locations. When cables pass through a maintenance-hole, put a tag on the cable, approximately 2 feet from each duct entrance. Information on the cable tag shall identify cable by size, type, cable number and count. Tagging and labeling of new cables shall be IAW the following:

24L8.3F

FO 1496 - 1433, 1-12+

FO 1496 - 1412, 13-24

First line: “12” stands for Fiber Count. “L” stands for Loose Tube Buffer or (“T”) for Tight Tube Buffer. “8.3” stands for Single Mode. “F” stands for Filled Core (otherwise leave blank).

Second line and following: “FO” stands for Fiber Optic cable. “1226 - 7810” stands for From Building Number 1226 - 7810. “1-12” stands for Cable/Strand Count.

Third line: “24” stands for Fiber Count. “L” stands for Loose Tube Buffer or (“T”) for Tight Tube Buffer. “8.3” stands for Single Mode. “F” stands for Filled Core (otherwise leave blank).

Fourth line and following: “FO” stands for Fiber Optic cable. “1496 - 1433” stands for From Building Number 1496 - 1433. “1-12+” stands for Cable/Strand Count.

Fifth line and following: “FO” stands for Fiber Optic cable. “1496 - 1412” stands for From Building Number 1496 - 1412. “13-24” stands for Cable/Strand Count.

2.1.11.7 FOC Terminations.

Fiber optic cables shall be terminated in new fiber optic distribution panels using fusion spliced factory pigtails with LC connectors. Location of FODPs in the cabinets shall be coordinated by 31 CS/SCXP.

2.1.11.8 FOC Maintenance Loop.

The Contractor shall install a minimum of a 50 foot fiber optic cable maintenance loop at the first MH from the building, at each splice point MH location and 25 feet at every third manhole. The maintenance loop shall be properly labeled and securely supported by two cable hooks. Cable hooks are to be positioned so the highest one supports the underside of the top of the coil and the bottom hook supports the underside of the bottom of the coil. The maintenance loop shall have a cable tag. The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-Drawings.

2.1.11.9 New Maintenance Holes/Hand holes. N/A

2.1.11.10 Lockable Manhole Covers. N/A

2.1.11.11 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports.

Cable racks shall be installed in maintenance holes and hand holes as required - this includes new and existing MHs/HHs. Splices shall not be supported by the cables that enter each end of the splice case. The splices shall be supported by cable hooks under the splice case. Telecommunications industry standard cable hooks of the appropriate length shall be provided to support cables and splice cases. The cable hooks shall be secured using cable rack locking clips. All cables shall be supported using racking clips, cable racks, and cable hooks.

2.1.11.12 Underground Conduit System. N/A

2.1.11.13 Excavation/Building Penetrations

All wall penetrations, including inside buildings, shall be restored to meet the required base fire ratings.

2.1.12 Requirement Installation.

This section describes the underground maintenance hole/conduit system, flexible geotextile multiple cell fabric inner-duct and fiber optic cable installation requirements. The Contractor shall design and install Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure in according with TIA-758-B. Each cable installation shall be coordinated with the 31 CS/SCXP so that the impact on the building users is properly coordinated. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion.

See project sketches/slides below for reference and estimated distances of the existing and the proposed cable routes.

2.1.12.1 Infrastructure Installation.

The contractor shall install the following new infrastructure. All distances are approximations.

2.1.12.1.1 New Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP).

The Contractor shall install the following FODPs. The location of FODPs shall be coordinated by 31 CS/SCXP.

· 144-port FODP in B11341, in the existing rack

· 288-port FODP in B10293, in the existing rack

· 144-port FODP in B1442, in the existing rack

· 144-port FODP in B1325, in the existing rack

2.1.12.1.2 Duct bank Infrastructure. N/A

2.1.12.1.3 Geotextile Sleeves (or Innerduct).

Ref the table below, install about 8000’ of 3”x3 Geotextile innerducts where innerduct is not available [where marked “No” under inneduct availability column]. Each three cell shall have a separate thread color and one of the three cells shall be detectable.

B1325 (TCF) to MH1

B1442 (ICC) to MH1

MH1 to B10293 (ERS)

B10293 (ERS) to B11341 (WRS)

2.1.12.2 Fiber Optic Cable Installation.

The Contractor shall install single mode (SM), loose buffer tube, water blocked, outside plant (OSP) fiber optic cable (FOC) suitable for underground applications. The intent is to install the cable in one continuous length, to the extent that it is practical. The cable shall meet RUS 7 CFR 1755.900 criteria; shall comply with industry standards with regard to manufacturers’ cable marking, jacket, rip cords, water blocking, fiber color coding, jacketing materials, etc. In addition, the FOC shall comply with industry standards with regard to mode field diameter, core cladding concentricity, attenuation, and dispersion characteristics at 1310 nm and 1550nm.

All fiber optic cables shall be installed in new/existing geotextile innerduct or innerduct.

2.1.12.2.1 From B11341 to B10293

Ref project Slides 1, 2 and 3. The Contractor shall install approximately 8,000 feet of 144-strand SM FOC from B11341 (WRS) to B10293 (ERS). Terminate FOC in a new 144-port FODP in B11341 and another 144-port FODP in B10293. Coordinate location of FODP termination with 31CS POC.

Note: Contractor is to exhaust (maximize) the use of the existing/available 3-cell Geotextile Inner-ducts already installed in ducts first before using the available corrugated innerducts.

2.1.12.2.2 From B10293 to MH1

Ref Project Slides 4, 5, and 6. The Contractor shall install approximately 12,000 feet of 288-strand SM FOC from B10293 (ERS) to MH1. Terminate FOC in a new 288-port FODP in B10293. In MH1, splice the 288-strand cable into two144-strand cables and prepare to run one 144-strands to B1442 comm room and another 144-strands to B1325 comm room. Terminate cables into 144-port FODP in B1442 and another 144-port FODP in B1325. Coordinate FODP location termination with 31CS POC.

Note: Contractor is to exhaust (maximize) the use of the existing/available 3-cell Geotextile Inner-ducts already installed in ducts first before using the available corrugated innerducts.

2.1.12.2.3 From MH1 to B1442 Comm Room and B1325 Comm Room

Ref project slide 7 and section 2.2.2.2.2 above. From MH1:

The Contractor shall install approximately 630 feet of 144-strand SM FOC from MH1 to B1442 2nd floor comm room (Rm 222). Terminate cable into 144-port FODP in B1442 comm room. Coordinate FODP location termination with 31CS POC.

Note 1: From B1442 cable vault to the 2nd floor comm room, run the cable in a new Plenum 1” indoor corrugated innerduct.

The Contractor shall install approximately 690 feet of another 144-strand SM FOC from MH1 to B1325 comm room. Terminate FOC in a new 144-port FODP in B1325. Coordinate FODP location termination with 31CS POC.

Splice the two 144-strand cables into the 288-strand cable installed in para. 2.2.2.2.2 above.

Note 2: Contractor is to exhaust (maximize) the use of the existing/available 3-cell Geotextile Inner-ducts already installed in ducts first before using the available corrugated innerducts.

2.1.13 Project Residue.

All residue from this project shall be disposed of off base and in accordance with Federal, State, local and base environmental laws and regulations. All residue produced by horizontal directional boring operations (i.e., slurry) shall be disposed of off base on the same day the residue is produced, at an appropriate disposal facility at the contractor’s expense, IAW federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Under no circumstances will the contractor stage or store boring residue in slurry ponds or other containment areas on Aviano AB Italy.

2.1.14 Site Restoration.

The Contractor shall restore all disturbed grounds to the “as found” condition or better after installation. The Contractor shall comply with all base grounds restoration requirements. Common use areas shall be restored with sod.

2.1.15 Service Outages.

The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled (i.e., cutting or disabling any in-service cables or equipment.), Contractor-caused, interruptions of communications capabilities that are properly identified. The Contractor shall coordinate planned outages with the site POC at least 10 calendar days in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

2.1.16 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

If required by Base Civil Engineer (BCE) and in coordination with 31CS/Plans, the Contractor obtain approvals for NPDES at State and/or Federal level [in some locations this may be called the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]. The storm water/environmental plan is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Base Civil Engineering/CEV will review and advise to ensure minimum standards and storm water controls/BMPs are in place to ensure compliance; this is a compulsory item in the SOO and contract. The Contractor shall implement storm water controls/BMPs to ensure sediment, as a result of storm water runoff, does not enter storm drainage channels and/or inlets.

The Contractor shall conduct an initial meeting within 10 days of the Contractor site survey with the base environmental office to identify NPDES preparations and/or the storm water/environmental plan.

The Contractor shall review the NPDES requirements applicable to the base; develop a plan to comply with the NPDES; obtain approval of the NPDES plan from all appropriate government agencies; and comply with any other applicable state requirements for construction.

2.1.17 Identification/Marking.

The Contractor shall clearly mark all Contractor-Furnished Property and Equipment (CFP/CFE) with their company's name. The Contractor shall place an easily read, very visible, sign (minimum 8.5" x 11") on large containers, construction equipment, or un-manned rental vehicles while on the Government installation indicating the company name and both the Contractor and Site POC's names and local telephone numbers.

2.1.18 Installation Schedules.

As indicated by 31 CONS.

2.1.19 Weekly Status Reports.

The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Status Report and distribute to the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the System Engineer(s), the Government Project Manager, and other base personnel as required. The purpose of the report is to inform IPT members of project progress, problems being encountered, and other topics necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of the contract requirements.

2.1.20 Drawings.

2.1.20.1 As-Built Drawings.

The 31 CS/SCXP shall supply existing system Drawings, and the Contractor shall provide updated Drawings in Visio for building and rack elevation; Visio and .pdf for OSP. These Drawings shall depict the entire pathway and details of the installation, including but not limited to: labeling, cables, innerducts and maintenance holes/handholes, conduits, maintenance loops, distances, bores, trenches, building entrances. Detailed butterfly Drawings will also be required. If the existing cable diagram or butterfly Drawings are not available; the contractor shall create the missing cable diagram/ butterfly Drawings to include all the components used in this project. The Contractor shall record/deliver geospatial data of new outside plant distribution system.

2.1.20.2 Butterfly Drawings.

The Contractor shall record and submit butterfly, cable path and building penetration Drawings information for all new installations including butterfly Drawings for all maintenance holes and pull boxes that contain new or reused FOC. Drawings shall record the path and arrangement of new and reused fiber optic cables, splices, and the arrangement duct banks, ducts, inner-duct and shall show maintenance hole orientation with respect to geodetic north. Drawings shall be submitted in an easily read electronic format such as pdf. Scanned data sheets or legible Drawings are acceptable.

2.1.21 Geospatial Deliverables.

The Contractor shall collect and record geospatial data and provide as-built documentation (shape files) of all new installed maintenance hole/duct system components and new cable components (including metadata) compatible with the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) Visualization Component (CVC) drawing system. Data points shall be recorded at the center of each manhole/hand-hole lid and at intervals not to exceed 25 feet along cable routes. Sufficient data points shall be recorded to capture any change in direction along the route. All GPS coordinates shall have +/- 3 feet accuracy for all readings. The government will review the shape files and transcribe the information to the CVC system. Provide geospatial data via CD as Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Shape files. Shape files shall be delivered within 30 days of project completion.

2.1.22 Test and Acceptance/Installation Test Plan.

The Contractor shall provide a test plan as to how the system shall be pre-tested, in-progress-tested and post-tested. Draft Cut-over Test Plan shall be submitted NLT 10 calendar days after contract award. Government comments will be provided after review of the draft. A final plan will be submitted 30 calendar days before the actual cut-over date. The Contractor shall test the system to demonstrate to the Government quality assurance representative that the system is fully operational and meets or exceeds the specified requirements and that the system is fully ready to be placed into service. These tests shall be accomplished prior to the system being placed into service.

2.1.22.1 Testing.

The Contractor shall conduct on-site testing IAW OEM’s installation manuals, practices and the appropriate vendor’s test procedures. The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct all required testing. During any testing phase, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the contractor performed inspections and tests to assure solutions conform to prescribed requirements. The Contractor shall provide on-site support during the acceptance testing. The Contractor shall participate with the Government in testing the complete communications system. When any system, subsystem, component or requirement test fails to meet the requirements of the test, Government acceptance and payment will be withheld until such time as the cause of the failure is corrected to the Government’s satisfaction. After appropriate corrective action has been taken, all tests including those previously completed, related to the failed test and the corrective action shall be repeated and successfully completed prior to Government acceptance.

2.1.22.2 In-progress Testing.

2.1.22.2.1 Excavations.

Reserved

2.1.22.2.2 Splices.

All splices shall be tested for cable faults and splicing errors as they are completed. All cable faults and/or splicing errors detected shall be corrected after the completion of each splice point test and prior to sealing the closure. The contractor's QCM and the designated government representative shall inspect all splices prior to sealing the closure. If, for any reason, moisture contaminates a splice, all modules and/or connectors shall be replaced and the entire splice.

2.1.22.2.3 Fiber Optic Tests.

All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested in accordance with TIA 526-7, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant, or equivalent. As a minimum, the following tests shall be performed. Both Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and Optical Power Meter tests will be used for all end-to-end circuits. Between FODPs, bi-directional testing at 1310 nm and 1550 nm is required. For incomplete circuits that end in Maintenance Holes, only one-way OTDR testing is required.

2.1.22.2.4 Optical Attenuation.

End to end attenuation tests shall be conducted on all fiber optic cable strands. Tests shall be accomplished to ensure the installed cable is within the specified parameters.

2.1.22.2.5 Distance.

Test to determine the installed cable length between optical patch panels. All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested.

2.1.23 Acceptance/Installation Test Report.

The Contractor shall provide an installation test report of the results of the testing accomplished under the installation test plan NLT 10 business days after Government Witness Testing is complete.

2.1.24 Final Acceptance.

The Contractor shall schedule a final project walk-through with the Base POC, including Quality Assurance Officer and Subject Matter Expert. The walk-through should be scheduled 5 calendar days prior to acceptance. The contractor shall route the AFTO 747 after the base has signed the test report and the walk-through has been completed.

2.1.25 Deliverable Summary.

All deliverables are subject to Government acceptance and approval. They shall meet professional standards and the requirements set forth in this Task Order. All deliverables shall be produced using recommended software tools/versions as accepted by the Government.

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.

Period of Performance.

The delivery date for the project shall be one (1) year post contract award date.

Place of Performance.

The place of performance is Aviano AB Italy.

Hours of Operation.

The Contractor shall routinely work during normal duty hours of the site. However, mission requirements may necessitate work outside normal hours (nights and/or weekends), especially if existing service must be interrupted. Any site work requested by the Contractor to be performed outside of normal duty hours shall be coordinated with the 31 CS/SCXP and approved by the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days in advance.

Holidays/Down Days.

The Contractor shall not perform under this contract on federal holidays or site-unique down-days unless expressly authorized by the CO and coordinated with the base POC.

Base Support.

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

The Contractor shall identify any base support requirements (for example, laydown and storage areas) necessary to complete this project in their proposal. The contractor shall return all government furnished lay-down and storage areas to their original condition upon completion of the project.

4.0 APPENDICES.

Appendix A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS.

The following list is not all-exclusive. The Contractor shall comply with applicable commercial code and standards AFMAN 91-203 – Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910-268 – Telecommunications NEMA TC 2- Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and Conduit TIA-606-D Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure TIA-568-E Commercial Building Telecommunications (568C.1, 568C.2, 568C.3) Cabling Standard TIA-607-D Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications TIA-526-7- Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant TIA-569-E - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces TIA-570-D –Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard TIA-758B Customer-owned Outside Plant Telecommunication Infrastructure Standard BICSI TDM Manual - Building Industries Consulting Services International Telecommunications Distribution Methods (TDM) Manual BICSI – Outside Plan Design Reference Manual RUS Bulletin 345-65 (PE-33) – Specification for Shield Bonding Connectors RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 - Underground Plant Design RUS Bulletin 1751F-644 - Underground Plant Construction Telecommunications Engineering Shield Continuity and Construction Manual (TE&CM) 451.2 RUS Bulletin 1751F-801 – Electrical Protection Fundamentals RUS Bulletin 1753F-151 (515b) - Specifications and Drawings for Underground Cable Installation RUS Bulletin 1753F-201 (PC-4) – RUS Standard for Acceptance Tests and Measurements of Telecommunications Plant RUS Bulletin 1753F-207 (PE-87) – REA Specification for Terminating Cables NFPA 70 - National Electric Code Unified Facilities Criteria 3-260-01 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-580 FGDC-STD-007.3-1998 - Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards Part 3: National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy

5.0 Project Sketches/Slides

6.0 Project Slide 1: Overview of Project Fiber Cable Install

Project Slide 2: Details of FOC Install from B11341 to B10293 [Slide 1 of 2]

Project Slide 3: Details of FOC Install from B11341 to B10293 [Slide 2 of 2]

Project Slide 4: Details of FOC Install from B10293 to MH1 [slide 1 of 3]

Project Slide 5: Details of FOC Install from B10293 to MH1 [slide 2 of 3]

Project Slide 6: Details of FOC Install from B10293 to MH1 [slide 3 of 3]

Project Slide 7: Details of FOC Install from MH1 to B1442 and B1325 [slide 7] image1.png image2.png image3.png image4.png image5.png image6.png image7.png