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This Statement of Work (SOW) details architectural and engineering services for the repair and renovation of Building 501 Mission Planning Cell at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The project scope includes comprehensive design work for an office area with a controlled access section, involving updates to HVAC systems with humidity controls, communications systems, electrical systems, interior design, and architectural modifications. The total project performance period is 330 calendar days, with design milestones including multiple review stages from 35% to 100% design submissions.

Key technical requirements include providing complete construction drawings for floor plans, equipment layouts, wall construction, doors, and furniture configurations. The design must comply with multiple federal standards, including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), and specific Air Force base facility standards. The project is set aside for small businesses, with a project magnitude estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and will utilize a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type. Notably, the design must address specialized security requirements, such as sound transmission class standards, perimeter wall specifications, and integration of technical surveillance counter-measure considerations.

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Proj. # FJXT200026

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW):

A/E Services for Design and Construction

PROJECT TITLE: 100% Design B501 Mission Planning Cell

PROJECT NUMBER: FJXT200026

DATE: 3 April 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

TABLE OF CONTENTS ii

1. OBJECTIVE 01

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 01

3. SCOPE 01

4. LIMITATIONS 02

5. POINTS OF CONTACT 02

6. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED INFORMATION 02

7. GOVERNING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 02

8. TABLE OF DELIVERABLES 03

9. DESIGN MILESTONES 04

10. DESIGN, DRAWING & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 05

11. DESIGN ANALYSIS 06

12. PREPARATION OF SPECIFICATIONS & REPORTS 08

13. SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENTS 09

14. SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION 13

15. SOW ATTACHMENTS LIST 14

1. OBJECTIVE

This statement of work (SOW) defines requirements for Architecture and Engineering (A-E) services for Repair of Building 501 Mission Planning Cell at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware which includes an architectural floor plan for an office area, a controlled access area, interior design, with updated HVAC with humidity controls for offices & conference rooms, updated communications systems, and updated electrical systems.

In carrying out each work assignment issued under this statement of work, the Contractor shall furnish the personnel, services, equipment, materials, facilities, and other requirements necessary for, and incidental to, the performance of work set forth herein. All design and construction work shall be in compliance with the attached Construction Security Plan (CSP).

Design will be reviewed by the Accrediting Official (AO) or a designated representative and revisions may be necessary based on feedback provided.

Primary technical services shall be performed by individuals who are credentialed members of architectural, planning, science, and engineering professions. Disciplines include, but are not limited to, fire protection engineers, architects, interior designers, engineering disciplines typically associated with design and construction, cost estimators, specification writers, Computer Assisted

Design and Drafting (CADD) technicians, publication writers/editors, technical writers, graphic artists, Geographic Information System (GIS) analysts, planners, and financial analysts.

Generally, a credentialed professional:

a) is licensed (e.g., registered professional engineer) to practice in the state where a facility is located.

b) commands the necessary expertise, in terms of knowledge and experience, to undertake the specified task to be identified at the task order level.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Total period of performance for this project is 330 calendar days (negotiable pre-award).

3. SCOPE

B501:

The Contractor shall provide all architectural / structural, interior design & finishes, and engineering for design and construction documentation necessary for a separate complete construction contract to perform the work outlined in the detailed scope shown below. Design shall be performed in accordance with the design analysis guidance in section 11 and the specific discipline guidance in section 13.

A. Architectural and Interior Design – Provide complete construction drawings for floor plans and equipment floor plans for wall construction, doors, and furniture type and layout per each customer’s requirements. For the secure area, all wall construction is from true floor to true ceiling and finished from top to bottom. Install actual hard deck ceiling that meets same requirements as a true ceiling. Remove and fill all windows to meet same Sound Transmission

Class (STC) perimeter wall standards as surrounding wall. Identify, remove all doors not required for access control or per NFPA / life safety requirements and patch walls to match surrounding existing wall type. Calculate fire egress corridors at full capacity and confirm security entry requirements with DAFB Security Forces Squadron (SFS). All designs will follow applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), Dover AFB Installation Facility Standards (IFS), Intelligence Community Directive 705 (ICD

705), ICD 705-01, ICD 705-02, and the Intelligence Community Technical Specifications version 1.5 (IC Tech Spec 1.5), and all other applicable DOD building codes.

B. Electrical – Upgrade of all light systems, including existing, to Light-emitting Diode (LED) IAW

UFC 3-530-01. Provide lighting calculations and lighting controls design for new / existing room layouts. Provide detailed construction drawings for alteration of electrical distribution system per customers’ requirements. Install new panel board in room that will be designated electrical power distribution to be supplied based on load requirements. Provide proper filtering for secure areas as dictated by the Technical Surveillance Counter Measure (TSCM) and Accrediting Official (AO) requirements. Disconnect and remove any electrical circuits that enter the secure area that do not serve the secure area. Remove all in wall electrical and communication circuits in the perimeter walls of the secure area. Route electrical circuits that do not support the secure area to a power source outside of the secure area (designer to identify and recommend location). Route all circuits inside the secure area to the new panel located in a room within the secured space (designer to identify and recommend location).

Include design and calculations for a generator replacement that powers the entire facility based on Attachment 4. Provide detailed construction drawings including customer’s IT equipment requirements. Any controls installed need to meet the specifications in DAGFM

2023-32-01 to ensure cybersecurity requirements are met. Also, any IT/Network type of installations need to meet the Air Force Risk Management Framework (RMF) as outlined in

AFI 17-101. All designs will follow applicable UFCs, UFGS, Dover AFB IFS, ICD 705, ICD

705-01, ICD 705-02, the IC Tech Spec 1.5, and all other applicable DOD building codes.

C. Mechanical – Provide complete construction drawings for repair and/or enhancement of the

HVAC system, in accordance with customer requirements, UFC, UFGS and Dover IFC specifications. Rebalance and/or install new VAVs to accommodate for personnel and room purpose changes. Install new HVAC equipment dedicated to account for the thermal load of the new IT equipment, which will also need to operate year-round. Test and balance airflow per customers’ requirements, including rebalancing airflow to accommodate rearrangement of the space. Design secure area to pertinent UFC and ICD technical specifications, including but not limited to installing manbars in ductwork that exceeds 96 in2, minimizing penetrations of the perimeter and provide sound baffling. Replace and insulate hot water piping located in the ceiling above the new Tactics room. Ensure controls are BACnet capable and compatible with the Trane EMCS system.

D. Fire Suppression – Contractor to verify full addressable fire alarm / mass notification system design meets current UFC and ICD 705 requirements. If the system does not meet current

UFC/ICD 705, update and/or install new system per code including Mass Notification System for new building layout. All designs shall follow applicable UFCs, UFGS, Dover AFB IFS, ICD-

705, ICD 705-01, ICD 705-02, the IC Tech Spec 1.5, and all other applicable DOD building codes.

E. Interior Finishes – Contractor shall provide design for reconfiguring interior spaces to meet customer needs in accordance with the agreed upon floor plan. Contractor shall design secured area in accordance with customer needs and all applicable UFCs, UFGS, Dover AFB

IFS, ICD-705, ICD 705-01, ICD 705-02, the IC Tech Spec 1.5, and all other applicable DOD building codes.

F. Furniture and Equipment Coordination – Contractor will provide phasing plan and cost estimate for moving and reinstallation of furniture from B501 to other locations designated by the user, and removal and demolition of furniture once construction has completed.

G. Asbestos – Contractor will perform an asbestos survey of building 501 and will design asbestos abatement into the construction accordingly.

H. General: Review, validate, correct and label all infrastructure service (power, IT, FSS, plumbing, ducting and associated conduit) within the secure space to meet UFC 4-010-05 and

ICD/ICS 705 Tech Spec requirements.

B500:

I. Sections of Building 500 will be used for temporary office space during the construction on

Building 501 and updates must be made to the facility to bring the space up to current standards. Provide complete construction drawings and estimate for an interior renovation of

B500 per the customer’s requirements, UFC, UFGS, and Dover IFC specifications for

Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, and Interior Design.

a Mechanical: Provide complete construction drawings for replacing all diffusers and ensure they are properly insulated. Replace water damaged ceiling tiles and reinsulate

HVAC lines that are located above these water damaged ceiling tiles of the HVAC system, in accordance with customer requirements, UFC, UFGS and Dover IFC specifications.

4. LIMITATIONS

1. Work on the project must be performed by U.S. companies, utilizing U.S. Citizens and U.S.

persons (an individual who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by Title 8 U.S.C. §

1324b (a)(3)). The AO shall ensure mitigations are implemented when using non-U.S.

Citizens. Contractor must provide documentation to prove U.S. residence or citizenship. A list of all personnel who have worked on the design must be submitted to the government on request.

2. Hours of Operation. The base hours of operation are 7:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through

Friday. The Contractor is not required to provide service except for emergencies on the following days: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

3. Access to portions of the facility is controlled and may be limited due to mission requirements.

5. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC):

To be provided upon contract award.

6. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, AND

PROPERTY

A. INFORMATION – The Government may provide information in the form of available plans, reports, maps, and drawings as necessary to facilitate accomplishment of the work required in this Statement of Work if available upon contract award. However, these drawings are not guaranteed to show conditions as they exist. The architect/designer and engineers shall field verify the information shown on the As-Built & proposed plan drawings and other information as necessary to produce a quality-designed project.

B. PROPERTY ADDRESSES – 501 20th Street, Dover Air Force Base, DE 19902 and 500 Airlift

Ave, Dover, DE 19902.

7. GOVERNING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

a) Department of Defense specifications and criteria located at www.wbdg.org/dod.

b) Air Force specifications and criteria located at - www.wbdg.org/airforce

c) Dover AFB Installation Facility Standard is located at:

www.wbdg.org/airforce/ifs/dover-afb-ifs (Version dated 7 Jan 2025)

d) OSHA and USACE EM385-1-1 and USACE 385-1-1 Safety manuals.

e) Intelligence Community Directive 705 (ICD 705)

f) ICD 705-01

g) ICD 705-02

h) Intelligence Community Technical Specification 1.5 (IC Tech Spec 1.5).

i) Construction Security Plan (CSP) – Attachment 1

8. TABLE OF DELIVERABLES

DESIGN

Deliverable Calendar Days Due

Pre-Performance Conference - Determined by Government

Tenant meetings 40 Calendar Days After Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Design Charette 30 Calendar Days After Tenant Meetings

35% Design submittal to include

Initial Parametric Cost Estimate

30 Calendar Days After Design Charette

35% Design review meeting 05 Calendar Days After 35% Design submittal

50% Design submittal 60 Calendar Days After 35% Design review meeting https://www.wbdg.org/dod http://wbdg.org/ffc/dod https://www.wbdg.org/airforce http://wbdg.org/ffc/af-afcec.

https://www.wbdg.org/airforce/ifs/dover-afb-ifs

Government 50% Design review 25 Calendar Days After receipt of 50% Design submittal

50% Design review meeting 07 Calendar Days After Government review

95% Design submittal 45 Calendar Days After 50% design review meeting

Government 95% Design review 30 Calendar Days After receipt of 95% Design submittal

95% Design review meeting 07 Calendar Days After Government review of 95% Design

100% Design submittal including

Detailed Cost Estimate

15 Calendar Days After 95% Design review meeting

Submittal Register Submit with 100% Design

Draft DD1391 Submit with 100% Design

Government review 100% 14 Calendar Days

After receipt of Design submittal

100% Design review meeting 07 Calendar Days After Government review

Issued for Construction Design

Submittal 15 Calendar Days

After 100% Design review meeting

Final Draft DD1391 Submit with IFC Submittal

TOTAL 330 Days From Notice to Proceed

DOCUMENTATION

Item Copies Format Size

35%, Design – Drawings

Electronic &

Hard Copy 1 Half-Sized Set, 1 Full-Sized

Initial Parametric Cost Estimate 1 Electronic Copy See Attachment 6 for formats

50%, 95% and 100% Design –

Drawings

Electronic &

Hard Copy 2 Half-Sized Set, 2 Full-Sized

35, 50%, 95% and 100% Design

- Specifications

Electronic &

Hard copy 8 ½” x 11” Red Lined Specs

35, 50%, 95% and 100% Design

– Basis of Design

Electronic &

Hard copy 8 ½” x 11”

IFC Design – Drawings 2 Electronic &

Hard Copy

1 Half-Sized Set, 1 Full-Sized;

Electronic Copy PDF and Native

CADD

Final AFCEC Approved Detailed

Cost Estimate

Electronic Copy See Attachment 6 for formats

IFC Design – Specifications 2 Electronic &

Hard copy 8 ½” x 11”

IFC Design – Basis of Design 2 Electronic &

Hard copy 8 ½” x 11”

DD1391 1 Electronic Copy PDF

NOTE:

All electronic deliverables shall be submitted by DoD SAFE or e-mail. Electronic versions shall be in native format and consolidated pdf. Hard copies shall be delivered as 3-ring binders or bound drawing sets to 436 CES/CENM flight. Address for 436 CES/CENM is 600 Chevron Avenue, Dover

AFB, DE 19902. Requirements for technical reports appear in various paragraphs throughout the contract and are identified in major sections of the SOW.

9. DESIGN MILESTONES

A. Pre-Performance Conference – The Contracting Officer (CO) or designated representative shall conduct a Pre-Performance Conference at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. This meeting will involve all stakeholders, allowing the Government and Contractor to discuss a complete overview of the project and any specific concerns. Importantly, a Notice to Proceed

(NTP) may be issued at this meeting.

B. Tenant Meetings – The renovated part of Building 501 will be occupied by multiple teams that will be verified during the design process. Each of these teams will need to be interviewed to confirm their specific requirements.

C. Design Charette: The Contracting Officer or designated representative shall conduct a

Design Charrette at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware after all tenant meetings have been completed. This meeting will involve all stakeholders, allowing the Government and

Contractor to discuss a complete overview of the project and any specific concerns.

D. 35% Design Submittal- To include red-lined specifications, complete drawings, Basis of

Design and a Parametric Cost Estimate. Please refer to and comply with Cost Estimate requirements and deliverables as described in Attachment 6 – A-E Requirements for Cost

Estimates.

E. 35% Design Review Meeting - These meetings will include all relevant Base Points of

Contact (POC) and Contracting Personnel on an as needed basis. These meetings will cover the design review comments made on the current design submittal and will include any pertinent issues which could affect future progress. The following items shall be covered:

i. Meeting attendees and contact information.

ii. Review and resolution of design review comments.

iii. New business.

iv. Schedule.

F. 50% Design Submittal–To include red-lined specifications, complete drawings, and Basis of

Design.

G. 50% Design Review Meeting – These meetings will include all relevant Base Points of cover the design review comments made on the current design submittal and will include any pertinent issues which could affect future progress. The following items shall be covered:

i. Meeting attendees and contact information.

ii. Review and resolution of design review comments.

H. 95% Design Submittal –To include red-lined specifications, complete drawings, Basis of

Design.

I. 95% Design Review Meeting – These meetings will include all relevant Base Points of cover the design review comments made on the current design submittal and will include any pertinent issues which could affect future progress. The following items shall be covered:

i. Meeting attendees and contact information.

ii. Review and resolution of design review comments.

J. 100% Design Submittal – Includes redlined specifications, complete drawings, Basis of

Design and final AFCEC reviewed and approved Detailed Cost Estimate. Design document submissions shall include the following:

i. Table of Contents.

ii.Executive summary of the scope of all work.

iii. Previous Contractor Requests for Information and Government responses, if applicable.

iv. Design Analysis (Basis of Design) and appropriate engineering calculations.

v. Design drawings and specifications.

vi. Schedule of submittals for material approval.

vii. Draft DD1391 utilizing attached template (SOW Attachment #5).

K. 100% Design Review Meeting – These meetings will include all relevant Base Points of cover the design review comments made on the current design submittal and will include any pertinent issues which could affect future progress. The following items shall be covered:

i. Meeting attendees and contact information.

ii.Review and resolution of design review comments

iii. New business

iv. Schedule

L. Final “Issued for Construction” Design Submittal and Final Draft DD1391 – Due within 14 calendar days after 100% Design Review Meeting. Includes signed and sealed final specifications, drawings, and Basis of Design. Design & construction document sets should include updated drawings to reflect changes of any systems that have been altered.

10. DESIGN, DRAWING & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a) Tenant Meetings will be a cooperative effort by the design team, user and client representatives, facility engineering command personnel, and other interested parties for the purpose of validating and clarifying the project requirements. The meeting will include on-site development of a design in response to functional, aesthetic, environmental, base planning, site, budgetary, and other requirements. The A-E Contractor will provide an out-brief consisting of meeting minutes, decision documentation, and information that led up to elements that are, or will be, included in the final design. The out-brief will detail a narrative presentation of facts sufficiently complete to demonstrate that the project concept is fully understood and that subsequent design details and their ultimate presentation in the final submittal will be based on sound architectural and engineering decisions.

b) The Preliminary design shall include elements defined by the Discipline-Specific UFCs and as applicable to the project.

11. DESIGN ANALYSIS

A. Submit Complete Design Analysis

Design analysis shall address items defined in this submittal and the Discipline Specific UFCs.

Preparation and content of Design Analysis shall be provided bound on 8 1/2" x 11" paper and on approved electronic media as approved by the CO. It shall be arranged by discipline, meet all division specific UFC requirements, and support all design decisions made throughout the design. The analysis shall provide a narrative description of the key elements and features of the design. The design analysis shall include calculations, material cut sheets, and explanations of any options considered. The design analysis shall also contain, as separate sections within the analysis, the cost estimate and all previous review comments annotated with action taken and a listing of any outstanding issues requiring resolution.

B. Supplemental Descriptions and Criteria

The information provided in the paragraphs that follow shall be used at every submittal point to produce the various elements of a complete Design Analysis.

C. The Purpose of Design Analysis contents shall be used:

1) to provide a narrative description of the key elements and features of the design.

2) to provide the basis for design, including assumptions, design criteria such as temperature, humidity, and loads.

3) to provide the information, justification, and calculations of the design; and

4) to provide the designer’s thought process in the development of the design.

D. Analysis Summary

1) Describe the Scope of Work.

2) Identify any violations of criteria that would occur if the project were constructed as described in the SOW/TO.

3) Discuss Fire and Life Safety compliance.

4) Address electrical classifications.

5) Recommend phasing of construction if required to meet user needs.

6) State reasons for selection of materials, components, and systems. Show actual design calculations with the appropriate discipline listed below.

7) Address the maintainability of all selected equipment. Provide detailed analysis in the appropriate discipline to indicate that all clearances are sufficient to permit service, removal, and replacement.

8) Address life cycle cost considerations. Where applicable, show balance of initial cost with operating and maintenance costs over the anticipated life of the facility or system.

9) Address energy analysis to include, but not limited to, whole building analysis, energy use by utility, energy use profile, unmet hours report, energy cost savings, and energy use savings.

E. Architectural & Interior Design Drawings

1) Floor Plans: Provide all floor plans, new and demolition, indicating room names and basic dimensions.

2) Room Data Sheets

F. Electrical Drawings

Need not provide extensive details but must be complete enough to thoroughly express the

Designer’s intentions and include the following:

1) Existing Site and Demolition Plan.

2) Site Plan.

3) Single Line Diagram.

4) Preliminary floor plans with dedicated space clearly identified for electrical and telecommunications rooms.

5) Preliminary Design Analysis including Preliminary load calculations for utility connections.

6) Preliminary Design Analysis including Preliminary load calculations for utility connections.

G. Fire Protection Drawings

1) Code Compliance Summary Sheets.

2) Life Safety Floor Plan.

H. Plumbing Drawings

Floor Plan show fixtures, floor drains, and equipment locations.

I. Mechanical Drawings

1) Site Plan.

2) HVAC Floor Plan. Show equipment locations, one or two-line duct layout and preliminary piping runs.

3) Mechanical Room Plan. Show major equipment and maintenance access space.

Provide section view(s) to clarify layout and supports.

J. Communications and Security Systems

See Supplemental Descriptions and Criteria.

K. Preliminary Design Cost Estimate

The A/E shall provide a cost estimate using the standard Construction Specification Institute

(CSI) format. The estimate shall show totals of each CSI division.

L. Preliminary Design

Schedule Estimate of Conceptual Design Time, including an initial critical path project schedule describing the design phasing and primary design work elements organized by the cost estimate CSI structure and narrative WBS describing the construction activities for the purpose of preconstruction proposal evaluation.

M. Comprehensive Interior Design

Finishes and Finish Schedules – Drawings, Room Data Sheets (per room new or existing) and specifications shall include the complete finishes and finish schedules. Wall, cabinet, counter tops, floor finishes, and other finish items must include complete color selections and materials in the specifications. The drawings and specifications shall be of sufficient detail to effectively illustrate requirements inclusive of levels of quality such that a contractor can both quantify and bid on common ground for items contained within a given schedule. Renderings shall be colored if required for approval.

N. Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) software

a. Provide Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) and CADD native files for design and record drawing submittals. Drawings will comply with the DoD CADD Standard latest version. The CADD standard is available at (www.wbdg.org/army/tech-reports/erdcitl-tr19-7).

Satisfactory demonstration of file functionality shall be required prior to final payment of the TO.

Provide a schedule of drawings for each design project and obtain drawing numbers for each project from the local Base Civil Engineer Drawing numbers are required on every set of drawings produced.

b. Half-Size Drawings:

Ensure all drawings are of sufficient quality and readability to allow half- size reproduction of drawings, if required, for bidding or review purposes.

12. PREPARATION OF SPECIFICATIONS & REPORTS

The A/E contractor shall provide specifications that are as brief as possible, definitive, and free of ambiguities and omissions that may result in controversy and contractor claims for additional compensation. Use of the guide specifications of the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) system is mandatory in preparing specifications Design-Bid-Build projects. UFGS are available at the

Whole Building Design Guide website www.wbdg.org/dod/ufgs .

Tailor the UFGS as necessary to suit the work required by the specific project, including editing for metric or inch-pound. In addition, modify and edit to reflect the latest proven technology, materials, and methods, if warranted. Use the project specification sections from the website that are current at the beginning of the 50% design. Bound copies shall be provided as required in the contract.

https://www.wbdg.org/army/tech-reports/erdcitl-tr19-7 https://www.wbdg.org/dod/ufgs http://dod.wbdg.org/

Specifications shall also be provided on approved electronic media as approved by the CO as PDF format.

A. Format for Specifications and Reports Cover

Use the standard covers for submittals, specifications, and reports.

B. General Format Concerns

Type documents (12-point, minimum) on 8-1/2" x 11" white, bond paper. The left and right margins shall be one inch.

C. Specification Format

The text numbering system, page numbering system, index, general format, and nomenclature shall conform to the latest format of the Construction Specification Institute or MasterSpec.

D. Page Numbering

Consecutively number each page within each section beginning with page 1, at the bottom center. For example, the fifth page of Section 06100, would be "06100-5." Begin each section on a new page. Final reports shall also be consecutively numbered at the bottom center.

E. Applicable Publications

Include in the specifications only those referenced publications that are necessary to establish a biddable standard. All referenced standards must be in a format to be in clear view in the

Construction Contractor's office for easy reference.

F. Nomenclature

References to the "Architect, Engineer, Owner, Client," etc., are not permissible. Use

"Contracting Officer" wherever "Owner" or "Client" is referenced and use "Contractor" wherever

"subcontractor" or "installer" is referenced in the specifications.

G. Grammar

Use complete sentences with correct spelling. Do not include "contract" language in specifications. Address the technical aspects of projects only.

H. Tolerances

Write specifications without words such as "match existing" or similar phrases that cannot be bid without further information and that cannot be enforced. If possible, the specifications shall state allowable tolerances.

13. SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENTS

FIRE PROTECTION

Provide the following in the design analysis:

a) Building code analysis (i.e., type of construction, height, and area limitations, and building separation or exposure protection)

b) Classification of occupancy,

c) Compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and National Fire Codes,

d) Requirements for fire-rated walls, fire-rated doors, fire dampers with their fire-resistive ratings, smoke compartmentation, smoke barriers

e) NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

f) Analysis of automatic sprinkler systems and fire suppression systems and protected areas, including hydraulic analysis of required water demand

g) Water supplies, water distribution, location of fire hydrants

h) Smoke control methods and smoke control systems

i) Fire alarm system (the type of alarm system and location of the fire alarm equipment) and Mass Notification System

j) Fire detection system (the type of detection system and location of detectors)

k) Standpipe systems and fire extinguishers

l) Interior finish ratings

m) Connection to and description of base fire alarm reporting system

n) Identify the various occupancies and hazardous areas associated with the facility

o) Coordination with security and antiterrorism requirements

p) Fire Department access

The project Fire Protection Engineer must review the 100% design submission of plans and specifications and certify in writing that the design is in compliance with this UFC and all applicable criteria. This certification letter must be submitted with the 100% submission.

ARCHITECTURE

a) Floor Plan

b) Analysis of wall materials used to achieve required thermal resistance and sound attenuation.

c) Handicapped accessibility

d) Structural Interior Design (SID)

e) Comprehensive Interior Design (CID)

f) Scope Calculation and Summary

g) Specialized equipment requirements

MECHANICAL

a) Plumbing

b) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

c) Analysis of selected HVAC system based on cost/life cycle/design considerations

d) Controls, Direct Digital Control (DDC), and Energy Management and Control

Systems (EMCS)

e) Energy Studies

ELECTRICAL

Provide the following in in the design analysis:

a) Interior Electric

b) Special Power

c) Communications

d) Security Systems

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Provide Energy Conscious Design:

The Air Force is committed to planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining facilities based on sustainable principles. The Air Force is required through multiple federal and service requirements to achieve sustainable facilities both through design and operations. All projects shall refer to the Whole Building Design Guide website (www.wbdg.org) for reference to applicable federal requirements and AF Policy or Implementing Guidance. References to the Federal mandates, including the

High Performance and Sustainable Building Guiding Principles can be found under, ‘Documents and References,’ specific Air Force criteria can be found under, ‘Construction Criteria Base.’ Discuss objectives of sustainable design and how projects’ site design, building design and construction incorporate sustainable design features.

Provide the owner’s and project’s goals and requirements related to sustainability

(available on the AFCEC Sustainable Development Website and AFCEC Sustainable

Development Toolbox AFCEC website.)

ANTITERROISM / FORCE PROTECTION (AT/FP)

In each design submission, the basis of design must document the applicability of UFC

4-010- 01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings to this project.

FIRE SAFETY

Discuss the following:

a) Type of occupancy and construction

b) Occupant load, exits, and travel distances

c) Zoning and treatment of each potential hazard

d) Fire resistance of interior finishes and materials

e) Mechanical/Suppression Systems

f) Electrical/Detection and Alarm Systems

OPERABILITY and MAINTAINABILITY

Discuss these items at each submittal point. Update the contents of this element at each required submittal point to account for changes and corrections since the last submittal. Use Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 88-4 dated 5 Dec 88, as the guide in discussing this segment, including preparation of operation and maintenance manuals as well as any required detailed acceptance testing, commissioning and/or start up procedures and validation requirements.

http://www.wbdg.org/

SPECIAL TOPICS

Shielding, Special Sound Attenuation, Physical Security, Vulnerability to Terrorism.

Provide the requirements for these special topics as they relate to the specific project in the Design Analysis and Specifications, as well as drawings.

SITE SURVEYS and INVESTIGATIONS

Review and discuss the need for and/or results of the following types of surveys and investigations: as-built surveys, construction permit requirements, asbestos surveys, lead-based paint surveys, contamination surveys, etc.

USE of “OR EQUAL” CLAUSES

Products or materials may be specified by describing the item to set an acceptable standard, or by specifying by brand or manufacturer's name, followed by the phrase “or equal.” When using the “or equal” phrase, more than one acceptable brand or manufacturer’s name shall be identified and the specifications shall state, “Product brand is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as the only product available.” Provide the documentation upon which the design was based with the design analysis.

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Include in the specifications only those referenced publications that are necessary to establish a biddable standard. All references must be available for review in the

Contractor's office.

COST ESTIMATES

Prepare cost estimates using the most recent standard Construction Specification

Institute (CSI) format. For design work, submit the cost estimate on AF Forms 1178, 1178a, and 1178b, Project Cost Estimate (PCE) Work Sheets. Cost estimate shall follow the requirements set in Attachment 6 - A-E Requirements for Cost Estimates.

PRELIMINARY Cost Estimate Submittal

Provide a PCE using the most recent standard Construction Specification Institute

(CSI) format. The PCE shall show totals of each CSI divisional breakdown with subtotals, and below cost markups, as required. Additionally, the Contractor shall have a summary sheet illustrating all CSI divisions and an individual sheet per applicable

CSI divisions, including at a minimum, a Description of Item, Quantity, Unit Type (e.g., EA, SF, LF), Unit Price, and Subtotals.

1. Project Criteria

The project design shall conform to the following criteria and applicable standards in effect at the time of the TO.

a) All Department of Defense specifications and criteria located at www.wbdg.org/dod.

b) Dover Air Force Base Installation Facility Standard, located at:

www.wbdg.org/airforce/ifs/dover-afb-ifs https://www.wbdg.org/dod/ufgs https://www.wbdg.org/airforce/ifs/dover-afb-ifs

c) Dover Air Force Base Design Guide

d) Unified Facility Criteria (UFC)

1 All UFC’s including, but not limited to:

i UFC 3-400-01 Energy Conservation ii UFC 3-530-01 UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems, with

Change 1 iii UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities iv UFC 3-701-01 DoD Facilities Pricing Guide v UFC 3-730-01 Programming Cost Estimates for Military Construction vi UFC 3-740-05 Handbook: Construction Cost Estimating vii UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings viiiUFC 4-010-05

e) Intelligence Community Directive 705 (ICD 705)

f) ICD 705-01

g) ICD 705-02

h) Intelligence Community Technical Specifications version 1.5 (IC Tech Spec 1.5).

i) AACEI 56R-08 Cost Estimate Classification System – As Applied in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction for the Building and General Construction

Industries.

j) AACEI 34R-05 Basis of Estimate

k) ANSI B31.8 (1968) and B31.8b (1969) Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping

Systems

l) Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum (DAFGM) 2023-32-01 Civil

Engineer Control Systems Cybersecurity

m) Air Force Instruction 17-101 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Air Force

Information Technology (IT)

n) Mechanical systems - ASHRAE and SMACNA Standards

o) National Electric Code, NFPA No. 70

p) National Electric Safety Code (ANSI C2)

q) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 101) Life Safety Code

r) International Building Code (IBC)

s) Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS)

t) International Mechanical Code (IMC)

u) International Plumbing Code (IPC)

v) Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)

1 All UFGS’ including but not limited to:

i UFGS 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC

w) AFI 32-1032 Planning and Programming Appropriated Fund Maintenance, Repair, and Construction Projects

2. Interior Design

a) Applicable Federal, DoD and AF regulations and policies

b) Applicable State, City, and County codes and regulations

14. SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Prepare a detailed 1391 document, statement of work, performance specifications, cost estimates, drawings, etc. to assist the government in preparing the Construction RFP. Develop the level of project definition in the requirements documents necessary to clearly define the elements of design the Government wants to control. Identify key elements to be submitted by contractors such as a management plan and technical design solutions.

15. SECURITY AND ANTITERRORISM

15.1. SECURITY

15.1.1. All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the contractor entering the Installation shall abide by all security instructions and directives of Dover Air Force Base.

15.1.2. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured, lights, heat and water turned off and all doors and window secured.

15.1.3. The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational mission of the Installation and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified during the Criminal Background Check (CBI).

15.1.4. Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Employees and subcontractors later found to be undocumented workers will be remanded to the proper authorities.

15.1.5. All contractors and subcontractors when working in a Controlled, Restricted, or other sensitive area must be escorted at all times. The military agency or unit responsible for the project is responsible for providing the escorts. The Contractor shall follow existing procedures and instructions for obtaining entrance to restricted or controlled areas.

15.2. CONTRACTOR BADGE POLICIES

15.2.1. All requests for Contractor badges will be submitted by a “Sponsor.” Typically, this will be the Base Contracting Squadron (436 CONS), a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or the Requirement Owner (RO). The “Sponsor” will complete an Operational Risk Management Assessment Form (ORM) and submit to the 436

SFS, Pass and Registration office for approval IAW OPlan 31-101. As a minimum the ORM will be submitted 10- days prior to the requested date of employment.

15.2.2. All Contract employees granted unescorted access, to include Access Control Lists (ACLs), are required to consent to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) prior to entry to the Installation. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and favorable reporting of the CBI. The Contractor shall provide the following information prior to entry for sponsorship:

15.2.3. Requests for Access Control Lists (ACL) must be submitted/approved NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) FULL BUSINESS DAYS before access is required. This allows for adequate time to properly screen personnel and obtain follow-up information if needed. All access control lists requests must include the sponsor’s information. The sponsor must provide the following information on all guests: Last Name, First, MI, (no nicknames) in alphabetical order, Date of Birth and Driver’s License Number with State of Issue. All ACLs should be submitted via email to 436

SFS/EAL (In the Global Address Book) (436sfs.eal@us.af.mil).

15.2.4. ACLs will be for visits under 60 days. The sponsor must be specific on the following. Reason for Requested Access, Event Location: Provide the building number or the individual’s residence address. All Access Control Lists must be in a Word Document that is attached to the email. Requests submitted in a PDF format or in an Excel document will be returned for correct formatting. Do not paste the

Access Control List in the body of the email.

15.2.5. When requesting access for sub-contractors the following information is needed:

full name, Social Security Number, driver’s license number and state of issue, vehicle information (make/model/color/year), license tag number and state, name of company, date and time required for access.

15.2.6. Contractor badges will be issued for a maximum period of one year. Prior to re-issuing a badge, all old badges must be returned to the 436 SFS, Pass and

Registration office for destruction. Prior to re-issuing a badge, the “Sponsor” must submit a new ORM to the 436 SFS, Pass and Registration office for approval. In the event a badge is lost or stolen, the badge holder must immediately contact the 436

SFS, Pass and Registration office. The badge holder must complete the Loss/Theft of Identification Worksheet and provide to the Contractor’s Site Supervisor. The

Contractor’s Site Supervisor will investigate the loss and report (in writing) the circumstances in which the badge was lost. This information, along with a new ORM, will be submitted by the “Sponsor” to the 436 SFS, Pass and Registration office for re-issuing a badge.

15.2.7. When a Contract employee is terminated, the Contractor’s Site Supervisor, COR or RO will immediately notify 436 CONS, who will ensure notification is made to the 436 SFS, Pass and Registration office. The Contractor’s Site Supervisor, COR, or

RO are responsible for returning the contractor’s badge to the 436 SFS, Pass and Registration office. If a terminated employee refuses to surrender the access badge, COR or RO will immediately notify, in the order of precedence: (1) 436 SFS, Base Defense Operation Controller; (2) the 436 SFS, Pass and Registration office; and (3) 436 CONS of the situation. If a base access badge is denied the 436 SFS, Pass and

Registration office will notify the “Sponsor” of the denial. The individual in question may contact the 436 SFS, Pass and Registration office for information on how to obtain the reason(s) for denial.

15.3. INSTALLATION ACCESS

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15.3.1. The contractor shall obtain a personal contractor identification badge for all employees and vehicle passes for all contractor and personal vehicles requiring entry onto Dover AFB from 436 SFS, Pass and Registration, for the duration of the contract. Employees are only permitted to enter the Installation during the date and time periods indicated on their contractor badge.

15.3.2. Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license must be presented for all vehicles while operating on the Installation. All vehicles entering the DAFB Main Base, Military Family Housing or sensitive areas are subject to search.

Any refusal or non-consent by an employee will result in termination of their base access and immediate confiscation of this access badge.

15.3.3. During Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Normal and Alpha, personnel without base issued badges must be sponsored onto the installation. During FPCON

Bravo, Charlie, and Delta personnel without base issued identification shall be physically escorted onto the installation.

15.4. ANTITERRORISM:

1. References:

1.1. Department of Defense Instruction O-2000.16, Volume 1 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards, Standard 18

1.2. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (Reference (r))reflects current DoD AT security requirements for defense contractors.

1.3. Joint Publication 3-07.2 Antiterrorism

2. Terrorism is defined as: The calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.

3. Antiterrorism: As a prelude and during performance of any contract, it is critical that the

Contractor be supportive of all Department of Defense (DoD) requirements to protect personnel and their families, installations, facilities, information, and other resources from terrorist acts. See Attachments for additional Antiterrorism Information. The following table is a quick reference for the Antiterrorism training:

4. Contractors or subcontractors possessing a Common Access Card (CAC) will complete AT Awareness Level I training IAW AFI 31-145, Antiterrorism, Standard 25, by completing the―Force Protection computer-based training (CBT) course through the MyLearning site.

This training site is available through the AF Portal at https://lms- jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. This site automatically records members completion of training and enables the user to print a certificate if needed by the Unit or Base Training Manager.

5. Contractors or subcontractors without a CAC or who do not have access to a government Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) computer performing construction/services on the installation will complete AT Awareness Level I training IAW AFI

31-145, Antiterrorism, Standard 25, by completing the― Force Protection computer based training (CBT) course through the Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) Learning Management

System (LMS) at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

15.5 Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Impact on Work Levels

1. If the DAFB FPCON is elevated to Charlie, the installation shall evaluate the need for contract services to be discontinued. At FPCON Delta, services are discontinued. Services shall resume when the FPCON level has been lowered.

2. Administrative Note: In the event of an emergency, dial 911 from any land line on the installation. The call will be routed to the ECC (302-677-6666). If a cell phone is used to dial 911, it will be routed to the county 911 dispatch. Inform the dispatcher the emergency is on

DAFB, and they will route the call to the DAFB ECC.

15.6 OPSEC:

1. Contractors or subcontractors possessing a Common Access Card (CAC) will complete DAF- Operations Security Awareness Training (CBT) course through the MyLearning site. This training site is available through the AF Portal at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. This site automatically records members completion of training and enables the user to print a certificate if needed by the Unit or Base Training Manager.

2. Avoid revealing or discussing information/media related to work conducted on the installation to any persons without a valid need to know and adhere to base 100% shred policy when discarding materials.

3. If required, elevated security requirements will be conducted utilizing DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification and appropriately annotated IAW AFI 16-1406, Air Force Industrial Security Program, for contracts that require additional OPSEC measures

16. RECORDS MANAGEMENT:

The contractor understands that when creating, handling and maintaining records for the Air Force, either electronic or paper, you must meet the requirements established in AFRIMS Records Disposition Schedule (RDS), AFI 33-322, Records Management Program. In order to meet the requirement established in accordance with the above-mentioned regulations, contact the Base Records Management Office (436 CS/SCXK, Bldg. 310) at 302-677-5157 for guidance and training.

17. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Progress Schedule, AF Form 3064 – The Contractor shall prepare and submit, for approval by the Contracting Officer (CO), a work breakdown structure. The work breakdown structure shall be used to report the cost and schedule status for this project. All tasks required under this type of contract shall be included in the work breakdown structure.

2. Progress Reports, AF Form 3065 – The Contractor shall complete biweekly Contract Progress

Reports throughout the contract period. The work elements and percentages of the total job identified on the AF Form 3065 shall be identical to the work elements and percentages indicated on the AF Form 3064. Each invoice should be based on the most recent approved AF Form 3065 and will be entered through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The AF Form 3064, AF Form 3065, and invoice shall all cover the same period of performance.

3. Notification Requirement – The Contractor is required to notify the Contracting Officer and the Project Manager of critical issues that may affect life, health, safety, contract performance, or the environment. Verbal notification should be made immediately followed by written notification as soon as practical.

4. Transmittal Form – The Contractor is required to use AF Form 3000 Material Approval

Submittal as the transmittal form for both design and construction submittals.

5. Submittal Format - Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples required for Submittal Description (SD)-04 Samples items. In addition to the electronic submittal, provide one hard copy of design submittals. Compile the submittal file as a single, complete document, to include the Transmittal Form described within. Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents, coordinate the file naming convention with the Contracting Officer. Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Use Portable Document Format (PDF) as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer. Generate PDF files from original documents with bookmarks so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied.

If documents are scanned, Optical Character Resolution (OCR) routines are required. Index and bookmark files exceeding 30 pages to allow efficient navigation of the file. When required, the electronic file must include a valid electronic signature, or scan of a signature.

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