19CY6026Q0022_Solicitation.pdf

19CY6026Q0022 RFQ WEST OFFICE STRUCTURED CABLING

U.S. Embassy Nicosia

July 1, 2026

Dear Prospective Offeror:

Subject: Request for Quotes 19CY6026Q0022 – West Office Structured Cabling

Enclosed is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for construction services. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section J of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Quotations are due by 12:00 noon on July 30, 2026. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Quotations must be in English and incomplete quotations will not be accepted.

Your proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal Enclosed for 19CY6026Q0022 West Office Structured Cabling” to the following address:

American Embassy Nicosia Contracting Office Metochiou & Ploutarchou Streets 2407 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus

And electronically to: NicosiaContracting@state.gov mailto:NicosiaContracting@state.gov

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Your quotation must be submitted electronically to NicosiaContracting@state.gov. It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word or MS-Excel or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 15MB. If the file size should exceed 15MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 15MB each.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-18

2. Section A, Pricing

3. Section L Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section J

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation via email to NicosiaContracting@state.gov prior to July 24, 2026.

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.

Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Sincerely, Shawn Peebles Contracting Officer

Enclosure:

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19CY6026Q0022

General Services Office, American Embassy Nicosia

Savvas Kissopodas

1 West Office Structured Cabling at

25 Panayioti Yiannopoulou Street, 2402

Engomi, Nicosia as per attached statement of work.

All prices must be quoted without VAT

FAR/DOSAR clauses are attached

Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.

Date & time for receipt of quotations is

July 30, 2026 at 1200 hours (noon).

TOTAL EURO

1 AL

22393381

July 1, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SF-18 COVER SHEET

• Section A – Pricing / CLIN Structure

• Section B – Statement of Work

• Section C – Packaging and Marking

• Section D – Inspection and Acceptance

• Section E – Deliveries and Performance

• Section F – Contract Administration Data

• Section G – Special Terms and Conditions

• Section H – Clauses

• Section I – List of Attachments o Attachment 1: Reserved o Attachment 2: Reserved o Attachment 3: Sample Letter of Bank Guaranty o Attachment 4: Breakdown of Price by Divisions of Specifications o Attachment 5: Drawings o Attachment 6: Specifications / OSP Fiber Requirements Traceability Matrix (Table REQ-1) o Attachment 7: Table 1 Pre-Terminated Trunk Lengths by Rack

• Section J – Instructions on How to Submit a Quotation

• Section K – Evaluation Criteria

• Section L – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements

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SECTION A – PRICING

A.1 VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for VAT under this contract. The Contractor shall not include a line for VAT on invoices, as the U.S. Embassy holds a tax exemption certificate with the host government.

A.2 GENERAL PRICING INSTRUCTIONS

All prices shall be firm-fixed-price and submitted in Euros (€). Prices shall include all costs associated with providing services in accordance with the attached scope of work and manufacturer's warranty, including materials, all labor, equipment, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit.

The Government intends to award CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 and, 0008. The government reserves the right to award CLINs 0005, 0006 and, 0007.

Offerors shall submit with their bid the exact models, part numbers, and technical data sheets for all proposed components. Where an "approved equal" is proposed in lieu of the specified Panduit parts, offerors shall provide documentation demonstrating equivalency in port density, performance rating, modularity, and physical compatibility.

A.3 CLIN STRUCTURE AND PRICE SCHEDULE

A.4 SUMMARY PRICE TABLE

CLIN Description Location / Path Type Total Price €

0001 Outside Plant Fiber East Base

0002 Outside Plant Fiber Center Base

0003 Outside Plant Fiber West Base

0004 DC Structured Cabling – Materials "A" Path (ToR to EoR)

Base

0005 DC Structured Cabling – Materials "B" Path (ToR to EoR) Option

0006 DC Structured Cabling – Installation

"A" Path Option

0007 DC Structured Cabling – Installation

"B" Path Option

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0008 Outside DC Copper Re-termination Rack 2 (consolidated) Base

GRAND TOTAL (All CLINs)

CLIN 0001 – BASE ITEM: Outside Plant Fiber – "East" Run

Supply and install 72-strand (3× 24-strand) single-mode OS2 fiber optic cable, indoor/outdoor rated, suitable for Nicosia outdoor temperature range, routed through underground conduit accessed via manholes. Cable to be fusion spliced into 3× 1RU 24-port FC/APC rack-mount splice/termination enclosures on both ends.

Item Unit Qty Unit Price

Total Price

OS2 single-mode indoor/outdoor dual-rated fiber cable, minimum 24 fibers per sub-unit (4× 24 = 96 strands total), UV-stabilized PE outer jacket, dry-core water-blocking, underground conduit rated, -40°C to +70°C, per REQ-001 through REQ-008

Meter Est.

1RU 24-port FC/APC rack-mount splice/termination enclosure — matched pair, identical model at both ends;

outdoor/transition-end units rated IP65 or better; FC/APC green-keyed connectors, insertion loss ≤ 0.5 dB, return loss ≥ 60 dB per port; pigtails and splice trays included; per

REQ-010

Each 8 (2 per run)

UL-listed duct seal or approved foam sealant at all building entry/exit conduit penetrations; approved conduit plugs at manhole conduit ends, per REQ-009

Lot 1

Conduit route survey and pull plan preparation Lot 1

Cable pathway/pulling materials (pull rope, lubricant, innerduct if required)

Labor – conduit pull, route, splice, terminate, service loops at termination ends and manholes per REQ-012

OTDR testing and certification at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, all 96 strands; total run loss ≤ 0.5 dB per REQ-013

Strand 96

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Fiber end-face inspection per IEC 61300-3-35 Grade B or better, per REQ-014

Documentation – as-built drawings including manhole locations and conduit route, fiber labels per TIA-606-C, all test records, per REQ-016

SUBTOTAL CLIN 0001

CLIN 0002 – BASE ITEM: Outside Plant Fiber – "Center" Run

Same scope as CLIN 0001. Supply and install 72-strand (3× 24-strand) single-mode OS2 fiber optic cable, indoor/outdoor rated, routed through underground conduit accessed via manholes, fusion spliced into 3× 1RU 24-port FC/APC rack-mount splice/termination enclosures on both ends.

Item Unit Qty Unit Price

Total Price

OS2 single-mode indoor/outdoor dual-rated fiber cable, minimum 24 fibers per sub-unit (4× 24 = 96 strands total), UV-stabilized PE outer jacket, dry-core water-blocking, underground conduit rated, -40°C to +70°C, per REQ-001 through REQ-008 outdoor/transition-end units rated IP65 or better; FC/APC green-keyed connectors, insertion loss ≤ 0.5 dB, return loss ≥ 60 dB per port; pigtails and splice trays included; per

REQ-010

Each 8 (2

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SUBTOTAL CLIN 0002

CLIN 0003 – BASE ITEM: Outside Plant Fiber – "West" Run

Same scope as CLINs 0001 and 0002. Supply and install 72-strand (3× 24-strand) single-mode OS2 fiber optic cable, indoor/outdoor rated, routed through underground conduit accessed via manholes, fusion spliced into 3× 1RU 24-port FC/APC rack-mount splice/termination enclosures on both ends.

Item Unit Qty Unit Price

Total Price

OS2 single-mode indoor/outdoor dual-rated fiber cable, minimum 24 fibers per sub-unit (4× 24 = 96 strands total), UV-stabilized PE outer jacket, dry-core water-blocking, underground conduit rated, -40°C to +70°C, per REQ-001 through REQ-008 outdoor/transition-end units rated IP65 or better; FC/APC green-keyed connectors, insertion loss ≤ 0.5 dB, return loss ≥ 60 dB per port; pigtails and splice trays included; per

REQ-010

Each 8 (2

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SUBTOTAL CLIN 0003

CLIN 0004 – BASE ITEM: DC Structured Cabling Materials – "A" Path (Top-of-Rack to End-of-Row, Primary)

Furnish all materials for a top-of-rack (ToR) pre-terminated structured cabling system connecting each in-row rack to the designated EoR "A" aggregation rack (Rack 2, Row 2; Rack 21, Row 1). Each rack shall receive one (1) QAPP48HDBL 48-port patch panel serving as the cassette housing for that rack on the "A" path. Fiber racks receive MPO-to-LC fiber cassette modules; copper racks receive Cat6A copper cassette modules. Vacant cassette slots are left open for future expansion. System must be modular to allow future expansion without replacement of the patch panel.

Specified Components (or approved equal):

Panduit Part No. Description Application

QAPP48HDBL

48-Port 1U QuickNet Patch Panel (8 cassette slots)

All racks – 1 per rack per path; EoR spine panels

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Panduit Part No. Description Application

FQZO-12-10U

12-Fiber MPO-to-LC Duplex Cassette, Universal Polarity (6 LC duplex connections per cassette)

Fiber racks; EoR spine panels

FYZTP55Y006F<length> OM4 MMF 12-Fiber Plenum Trunk, MPO F-to-F Unpinned, Method B

Fiber rack-to-EoR runs;

cross-row spine trunks

QEPBCCL…>

Cat6A UTP Plenum Copper Trunk, Cassette-to-Cassette, Blue (6 connections per cassette)

Copper rack-to-EoR runs

Item Unit Qty Unit Price €

Total Price €

48-Port 1U QuickNet Patch Panel (QAPP48HDBL or equal) – 1 per active rack, "A" path

Each 74

48-Port 1U QuickNet Patch Panel (QAPP48HDBL or equal) – "A" spine panels at EoR racks (Rack 2 and Rack 21, 1 each)

Each 2

12-Fiber MPO-to-LC Duplex Cassette (FQZO-12- 10U or equal) – standard fiber racks to EoR "A" (12 racks × 1 cassette x 2 for each side)

Each 24

10U or equal) – Rack 3 special to EoR "A" (4 cassettes x 2)

Each 8

10U or equal) – "A" spine panels at Rack 2 and Rack 21 (8 cassettes per panel × 2 panels)

Each 16

OM4 12-Fiber Plenum MPO Trunk – standard fiber racks to EoR "A", per Table 1 lengths (12 trunks)

Each 12

OM4 12-Fiber Plenum MPO Trunk – Rack 3 to EoR "A" (Rack 2), 8 m (qty 4)

Each 4

OM4 12-Fiber Plenum MPO Trunk – "A" cross-row spine Rack 21 ↔ Rack 2, 20 m (qty 8, fully populated)

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Cat6A STP Plenum Copper Trunk or equal – copper racks to EoR "A", per Table 1 lengths (33 racks)

Each 33

Vertical cable manager, both sides, per EoR "A" rack (Rack 2 and Rack 21)

Each 4 (2 per rack × 2 racks)

Cable management accessories Lot 1

Labels and markers Lot 1

Miscellaneous hardware Lot 1

SUBTOTAL CLIN 0004 – Materials Only

CLIN 0005 – OPTION ITEM: DC Structured Cabling Materials – "B" Path (Top-of-Rack to End-of-Row, Secondary/Redundant)

Same scope as CLIN 0004. Furnish all materials for the "B" path ToR pre-terminated system connecting each in-row rack to the designated EoR "B" aggregation rack (Rack 1, Row 2; Rack 20, Row 1), providing full A/B path redundancy.

Specified Components (or approved equal): Same Panduit part numbers as CLIN 0004, applied to "B" path EoR racks (Rack 1 and Rack 20).

Item Unit Qty Unit Price €

Total Price €

48-Port 1U QuickNet Patch Panel (QAPP48HDBL or equal) – 1 per active rack, "B" path

Each 74

48-Port 1U QuickNet Patch Panel (QAPP48HDBL or equal) – "B" spine panels at EoR racks (Rack 2 and Rack 21, 1 each)

10U or equal) – standard fiber racks to EoR "B" (12 racks × 1 cassette x 2 for each side)

Each 24

10U or equal) – Rack 3 special to EoR "B" (4 cassettes x 2)

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10U or equal) – "A" spine panels at Rack 2 and Rack 21 (8 cassettes per panel × 2 panels)

OM4 12-Fiber Plenum MPO Trunk – standard fiber racks to EoR "A", per Table 1 lengths (12 trunks)

OM4 12-Fiber Plenum MPO Trunk – Rack 3 to EoR "B" (Rack 2), 8 m (qty 4)

OM4 12-Fiber Plenum MPO Trunk – "B" cross-row spine Rack 21 ↔ Rack 2, 20 m (qty 8, fully populated)

Cat6A STP Plenum Copper Trunk or equal – copper racks to EoR "A", per Table 1 lengths (33 racks)

Vertical cable manager, both sides, per EoR "B" rack (Rack 2 and Rack 21)

Each 4 (2 per rack × 2 racks)

Cable management accessories Lot 1

Labels and markers Lot 1

Miscellaneous hardware Lot 1

SUBTOTAL CLIN 0005 – Materials Only

CLIN 0006 – OPTION ITEM: Installation of "A" Path DC Structured Cabling (CLIN 0004 Materials)

Furnish all labor to install, dress, label, test, and certify the "A" path pre-terminated cabling system. Includes fiber and copper trunk routing, cassette installation, patch panel installation at all racks and EoR "A" racks (Rack 2 and Rack 21), vertical cable manager installation, grounding and bonding, testing, certification, and as-built documentation.

Item Unit Qty Unit Price €

Total Price €

Patch panel installation – per in-row rack (both sides) Rack 74

Cassette installation – fiber racks, standard (12 racks × 1 cassette)

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Cassette installation – Rack 3 special (4 cassettes) Each 4

Cassette installation – "A" spine panels at Rack 2 and Rack 21 (8 cassettes per panel × 2 panels)

Fiber trunk routing, dressing, and termination – standard fiber racks (12 trunks)

Fiber trunk routing, dressing, and termination – Rack 3 to EoR "A" (4 trunks)

Fiber trunk routing, dressing, and termination – "A" cross-row spine (8 trunks)

Copper trunk routing, dressing, and termination – copper racks (33 trunks)

EoR "A" patch panel and spine panel installation (Rack 2 and Rack 21)

Vertical cable manager installation, dressing, and bonding – per EoR "A" rack

Fiber testing and certification – per strand Strand

Copper testing and certification – per port Port

Grounding and bonding Lot 1

Documentation and labeling Lot 1

Project management Lot 1

SUBTOTAL CLIN 0006 – Labor Only

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CLIN 0007 – OPTION ITEM: Installation of "B" Path DC Structured Cabling (CLIN 0005 Materials)

Same scope as CLIN 0006. Furnish all labor to install, dress, label, test, and certify the "B" path pre-terminated cabling system, terminating at EoR "B" racks (Rack 1 and Rack 20).

Item Unit Qty Unit Price €

Total Price €

Patch panel installation – per in-row rack (both sides)

Rack 74

Cassette installation – fiber racks, standard (12 racks × 2 cassette for both sides)

Cassette installation – Rack 3 special (4 cassettes) Each 4

Cassette installation – "B" spine panels at Rack 1 and Rack 20 (8 cassettes per panel × 2 panels)

Fiber trunk routing, dressing, and termination – standard fiber racks (12 trunks)

Rack 3 to EoR "B" (4 trunks)

"B" cross-row spine (8 trunks)

Copper trunk routing, dressing, and termination – copper racks (33 trunks)

EoR "B" patch panel and spine panel installation (Rack 1 and Rack 20)

Vertical cable manager installation, dressing, and bonding – per EoR "B" rack

Fiber testing and certification – per strand Strand TBD by offeror

Copper testing and certification – per port Port TBD by offeror

Grounding and bonding Lot 1

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Documentation and labeling Lot 1

Project management Lot 1

SUBTOTAL CLIN 0007 – Labor Only

CLIN 0008 – BASE ITEM: Re-termination of Outside DC Copper Connections into Higher-Density Panels

Relocate and re-terminate all existing exterior-to-DC copper cable runs into new higher-density 48-port patch panels consolidated in Rack 2. Cat5e or Cat6 acceptable; shielding not required.

Rack 1 connections (approximately 6 ports) shall be re-routed to Rack 2 if existing cable lengths permit; Contractor shall field-verify cable lengths and report to COR before proceeding.

Item Unit Qty Unit Price €

Total Price €

48-port patch panel, Cat5e or Cat6, 1RU (unshielded) – Rack 2

Each 3

Panel mounting hardware Lot 1

Re-termination labor – Rack 2 existing connections, per port

Port ~80 (offeror to field-verify)

Re-route and re-termination labor – Rack 1 connections to Rack 2, per port (cable length permitting)

Port ~6 (offeror to field-verify)

Label recreation/preservation Lot 1

Testing and certification – per port Port ~80 (offeror to field-verify)

Documentation update Lot 1

SUBTOTAL CLIN 0008

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SECTION B – STATEMENT OF WORK

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

Location: West Office Building, 24 Panayioti Yiannopoulou Street, 2402 Lakatameia, Nicosia, Cyprus

Scope: This project encompasses three distinct work areas structured as independent or combinable contract line items:

1. Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber – New single-mode fiber runs connecting East, Center, and/or West areas through existing underground conduit accessed via manholes (CLINs 0001–0003).

2. Data Center (DC) Structured Cabling – Transition from centralized copper architecture to a modular, pre-terminated, end-of-row (EoR) system with A/B path redundancy using fiber and copper trunk cables (CLINs 0004–0007).

3. Outside DC Copper Re-termination – Consolidation of all existing exterior-to-DC copper connections into higher-density patch panels in Rack 2 (CLIN 0008).

The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials required by this contract for each awarded

CLIN.

2. DATA CENTER LAYOUT AND RACK DESIGNATIONS

2.1 Physical Layout

ROW 1: [39][38][37]...[22][21][20]

↕ aisle (102 inches)

ROW 2: [ 1][ 2][ 3]...[18][19]

Row Racks Included

Orientation

Row

Racks 20–39 Rack 39 at one end (faces Rack 1); Rack 20 at the other end (faces Rack 19)

Row

Racks 1–19 Rack 1 at one end (faces Rack 39); Rack 19 at the other end (faces Rack 20)

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2.2 Special Rack Designations

Rack Row Designation

Rack 1 Row

EoR "B" aggregation rack; secondary external copper termination point (~6 connections to be consolidated into Rack 2 if cable lengths permit); "B" cross-row spine termination point (Rack 20 ↔ Rack 1)

Rack 2 Row

EoR "A" aggregation rack; primary external copper termination point; "A" cross-row spine termination point (Rack 21 ↔ Rack 2)

Rack 3 Row

Network fiber distribution rack — special fiber configuration: 4× MPO cassettes (24 LC duplex ports / 48 fibers) to EoR "A" and 4× MPO cassettes to EoR "B"; also receives standard copper (1× cassette / 6 connections to each EoR); coordinate all connections with COR prior to work

Racks 7 & 8

Row

Power distribution / circuit breakers — no structured cabling; SKIP

Rack

Row

EoR "B" aggregation rack; "B" cross-row spine termination point (Rack 20 ↔ Rack 1)

Rack

Row

EoR "A" aggregation rack; "A" cross-row spine termination point (Rack 21 ↔ Rack 2)

2.3 Active Cabling Racks

• Row 2 active racks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 (racks 7 and 8 skipped) = 17 racks

• Row 1 active racks: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 = 20 racks

• Total active racks: 37 (excluding racks 7 and 8)

2.4 Dimensional Parameters

Parameter Imperial Metric

Rack width 22 inches 0.559 m

Aisle width (between rows) 102 inches 2.591 m

Vertical travel – worst case 98 inches 2.489 m

Service loop allowance — 1.0 m per trunk

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3. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Outside Plant Fiber (CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003)

The Contractor shall supply and install 96-strand (4× 24-strand) single-mode OS2 fiber optic cable for each awarded run (East, Center, and/or West). Each run is independent and may be awarded separately. All runs shall be routed through the existing underground conduit system accessed via manholes.

Technical Requirements:

All outside plant fiber installations shall comply with the requirements set forth in Table REQ-1 (Attachment 6). The Contractor shall submit all required documentation per the acceptance criteria prior to procurement, installation, and final acceptance as indicated. Non-compliant materials shall be rejected and replaced at the Contractor's cost.

Environmental and Installation Rating: All OSP fiber cable shall be rated for installation in an underground conduit system accessed via manholes. Direct burial rating is not required. Cable shall be dry-core (gel-free) with water-blocking capability per IEC 60794-1-2 F5, as the manhole-access environment requires periodic cable handling during maintenance and future work. UV-stabilized PE outer jacket is required on all outdoor cable segments to protect against incidental UV exposure during installation pulls, manhole access, and future maintenance. All building entry/exit conduit penetrations shall be sealed with UL-listed duct seal compound or approved foam sealant. All manhole conduit ends shall be plugged with approved conduit plugs to prevent moisture and gas ingress. The Contractor shall survey the conduit route, document all manhole locations, assess conduit condition, and submit a conduit pull plan to the COR for approval prior to ordering materials or commencing installation.

Enclosure Matching Requirement: The 1RU 24-port FC/APC rack-mount splice/termination enclosures installed at both ends of each fiber run shall be identical in manufacturer, model, connector type, port count, and form factor. Where one end terminates in an environmentally controlled indoor space and the other end terminates in an outdoor enclosure with no active cooling, while maintaining the same FC/APC 24-port front-panel interface. The Contractor shall submit proposed enclosure models for both ends of each run to the COR for approval prior to ordering.

Deliverables per Run:

• Installed and terminated fiber cable

• 4× 1RU 24-port FC/APC rack-mount splice/termination enclosures per end (8 units total), with all 96 strands spliced, terminated, and tested

• Weatherproof transition enclosure at building entry/outdoor transition point

• Conduit seals and manhole conduit plugs at all penetrations

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• OTDR test reports for all 96 strands at 1310 nm and 1550 nm (PDF individual + Excel summary)

• Fiber end-face inspection records per IEC 61300-3-35 Grade B or better

• As-built documentation including manhole locations, conduit route diagram, splice records, and panel port mapping per TIA-606-C

3.2 Data Center Structured Cabling – End-of-Row Architecture (CLINs 0004–0007)

3.2.1 Architecture Overview

The Contractor shall supply and/or install a modular, pre-terminated, top-of-rack (ToR) to end-of-row (EoR) structured cabling system. This architecture replaces homerun copper cabling system with a scalable, cassette-based system.

Panel-to-Rack Mapping (1-to-1): Each active rack shall receive exactly one (1) QAPP48HDBL 48-port patch panel per awarded path. The QAPP48HDBL accommodates 8 cassette slots; each cassette (fiber or copper) provides 6 connections, yielding a fully populated capacity of 48 ports. Racks are populated as follows:

• Standard fiber racks: 1× fiber cassette installed in slot 6 (ports 1–6 active); slots 2–8 left vacant for future expansion

• Rack 3 — special fiber: 4× fiber cassettes installed in slots 5-8 (ports 1–24 active); slots 5–8 left vacant for future expansion

• Copper racks: 1× copper cassette installed in slot 1 (ports 1–6 active); slots 2–8 left vacant for future expansion

• EoR spine panels: 8× fiber cassettes installed in slots 1–8 (all 48 ports active); fully populated

• EoR in-row termination panels: populated with cassettes corresponding to the number of in-row racks terminating at that EoR rack; remaining slots left vacant for future expansion

Vacant cassette slots shall be left open — no blanking modules required. Future expansion is accommodated by adding cassettes and trunks to existing vacant slots without requiring panel replacement. Each panel shall be labeled with its source rack number and path designation (e.g., "Rack 15 – Path A") for immediate identification. This 1-to-1 rack-to-panel mapping shall be maintained throughout the installation and reflected in all labeling and as-built documentation.

Fiber Racks — the following racks receive fiber cassette modules:

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Rack Row Cassettes to EoR "A"

Cassettes to EoR "B"

Notes

03 Row

4 (ports 1–24) 4 (ports 1–24) Network fiber distribution — special;

also receives standard copper

14 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

15 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

16 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

17 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

24 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

25 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

27 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

28 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

29 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

30 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

31 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

34 Row

1 (ports 1–6) 1 (ports 1–6) Standard fiber rack

Total fiber cassettes to EoR "A": 4 (Rack 3) + 10 (standard) = 14 cassettes Total fiber cassettes to EoR "B": 4 (Rack 3) + 10 (standard) = 14 cassettes

Copper Racks — all remaining active racks receive 1× copper cassette (6 Cat6A connections) per path:

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Row 2 Copper Racks Row 1 Copper Racks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39

Total copper racks: 33

"A" Path: All in-row racks connect to EoR "A" (Rack 2 in Row 2; Rack 21 in Row 1).

"B" Path: All in-row racks connect to EoR "B" (Rack 1 in Row 2; Rack 20 in Row 1), providing full A/B redundancy.

EoR Rack Panels: Each EoR aggregation rack (Racks 1, 2, 20, 21) shall receive QAPP48HDBL panels per awarded path — one panel per in-row serviced rack and one panel for the cross-row spine termination. These panels shall be separately labeled (e.g., "EoR A Row 2

– In-Row" and "EoR A – Spine") and installed in adjacent RU positions within the EoR rack.

Cross-Row EoR Fiber Spine Trunks: A fully populated 1RU fiber cassette assembly (8× cassettes, 48 ports) shall be installed between the "A" EoR racks across rows and between the "B" EoR racks across rows. These cross-row spine trunks enable fiber connectivity between Row 1 and Row 2 aggregation points:

• "A" Spine: Rack 21 (EoR "A" Row 1) ↔ Rack 2 (EoR "A" Row 2) — 8× 12-fiber OM4 MPO trunks at 20 m; 48 fiber ports total per end

• "B" Spine: Rack 20 (EoR "B" Row 1) ↔ Rack 1 (EoR "B" Row 2) — 8× 12-fiber OM4 MPO trunks at 20 m; 48 fiber ports total per end

• No connection shall be installed between Rack 21 and Rack 20

• No connection shall be installed between Rack 2 and Rack 1

The spine trunks route overhead along the full length of Row 1, cross the aisle at the Rack 39/Rack 1 end of the room, and return along Row 2 to the target EoR rack. Field verification of the actual routing path is mandatory on Day 1–2 of NTP.

Each EoR aggregation rack (Rack 1, Rack 2, Rack 20, and Rack 21) shall be equipped with dedicated vertical cable management on both the left and right sides of the rack to accommodate all incoming trunk cables. Vertical cable managers shall be sized and rated for the full cable fill density of the populated rack. The Contractor shall propose vertical cable manager specifications to the COR for approval at the Split Panel Configuration Verification Meeting prior to installation.

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3.2.2 Specified Components (or Approved Equal)

Panduit Part No. Description Application QAPP48HDBL 48-Port 1U QuickNet Patch Panel (8 cassette slots) All racks – 1 per rack per path; EoR spine panels

FQZO-12-10U 12-Fiber MPO-to-LC Duplex Cassette, Universal Polarity (6 LC duplex connections)

Fiber racks; EoR spine panels

FYZTP55Y006F<length> OM4 MMF 12-Fiber Plenum Trunk, MPO F-to-F Unpinned, Method B

Fiber rack-to-EoR runs;

cross-row spine trunks

QEPBCC … Cat6A STP Plenum Copper Trunk, Cassette-to-Cassette, Blue (6 connections)

Copper rack-to-EoR runs

Modularity Requirement: All components shall be modular and support future cassette additions or trunk upgrades without requiring replacement of the patch panel.

Approved Equal: Offerors proposing equivalent products shall submit technical data sheets with their bid demonstrating equivalency in port density, performance rating, modularity, and physical compatibility with the specified system, and availability.

3.2.3 Trunk Length Requirements

All pre-terminated trunk lengths are based on calculated worst-case dimensions. Refer to Attachment 7, Table 1 for required trunk lengths by rack. The Contractor shall field-verify all trunk lengths within two (2) calendar days of NTP before placing material orders and shall submit a trunk length verification report to the COR for approval prior to ordering. The Government will not be responsible for costs associated with incorrectly ordered pre-terminated trunk lengths.

Trunk length calculation basis:

• Horizontal distance: rack position × 0.559 m (22-inch rack width)

• Vertical travel (both ends): 2× 2.489 m = 4.978 m

• Service loop: 1.0 m

• Total = Horizontal + 4.978 m + 1.0 m, rounded up to next whole meter

Cross-row spine trunk length calculation basis:

• Horizontal along Row 1 from EoR rack to aisle-end: rack positions × 0.559 m

• Aisle crossing: 2.591 m

• Horizontal along Row 2 from aisle-end to EoR rack: rack positions × 0.559 m

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• Vertical travel (both ends): 4.978 m

• Service loop: 1.0 m

3.2.4 Panel Configuration Verification Meeting

Prior to any cable installation, the Contractor shall conduct a mandatory verification meeting with the COR to confirm:

1. Cassette and patch panel port numbering orientation (Port 1 location on each panel type)

2. A/B path color coding scheme (e.g., Blue = "A" path, Green = "B" path)

3. Labeling scheme approval (colors, format, placement)

4. Trunk length field verification results

5. Vertical cable manager specifications for EoR racks

6. Sample labels for COR approval

The Contractor shall provide at the verification meeting:

• Sample patch panel with proposed cassette and labeling

• Sample trunk cable with labels at both ends

• Sample rack reference card

• Draft port mapping spreadsheet (first 2 racks as example)

• Proposed vertical cable manager specifications for EoR racks

Work shall not proceed until the COR provides written approval of the labeling, color scheme, and vertical cable manager specifications.

3.2.5 Cable Management

• Proper cable dressing and bundling throughout

• Cable labeling per TIA/EIA-606-C

• Utilize existing cable tray infrastructure where possible; Contractor shall estimate and include cost of any new trays required

• Maintain minimum bend radius per manufacturer specifications for both OM4 fiber and Cat6A copper at all times

• Implement proper cable management accessories at all rack entry/exit points

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• EoR Rack Vertical Cable Management: Each EoR aggregation rack shall be fitted with vertical cable managers on both the left and right sides of the rack. Vertical managers shall:

o Accommodate the full cable fill of all trunk cables (fiber and copper) entering the rack from in-row racks on the corresponding path o Be rated for the bend radius requirements of both OM4 fiber trunks and Cat6A copper trunks simultaneously o Provide finger duct or D-ring style management with covers to maintain a clean, serviceable appearance o Be installed prior to any trunk cable termination work in the EoR rack

3.2.6 Grounding and Bonding

• Bond all patch panels and metallic vertical cable managers to rack grounding system

• Verify proper grounding per TIA/EIA standards

• All grounding connections documented in as-built grounding diagram

3.3 Outside DC Copper Re-termination (CLIN 0008)

The Contractor shall relocate and re-terminate all existing exterior-to-DC copper cable runs into new higher-density 48-port patch panels consolidated in Rack 2. Shielding is not required for this scope.

Current Configuration:

• Approximately 80 active ports across multiple 24-port panels (Cat5e or Cat6, unshielded)

• Rack 2: Primary external copper termination point; majority of existing connections

• Rack 1: Secondary external copper termination point; approximately 6 active connections only

• Current termination: 110-style punch-down, front of rack(s)

Required New Configuration:

• All external copper connections shall be consolidated into Rack 2 only

• Rack 1 connections (approximately 6 ports) shall be re-routed to Rack 2 if existing cable lengths permit; Contractor shall field-verify cable lengths and report findings to the COR before proceeding

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• If any Rack 1 cables are insufficient in length to reach Rack 2, the Contractor shall notify the COR immediately; options include cable extension, replacement, or retention of a minimal panel in Rack 1 — COR shall determine the resolution in writing before work proceeds

• New 48-port patch panels (Cat5e or Cat6, unshielded, 1RU) installed in Rack 2

• RJ45 modular termination (no punch-down blocks)

• Mounted at rear of Rack 2 on rear vertical rails

• All connections tested and certified after re-termination

Label Preservation:

• Record exact label text, format, and placement in documentation spreadsheet before disturbing any cables

• Protect existing labels during cable re-routing; wrap with clear tape if necessary

• If existing labels are damaged or illegible, recreate exactly as originally marked

• Maintain original label information in addition to any new labeling requirements

• COR must approve any label format changes before implementation

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 Outside Plant Fiber (CLINs 0001–0003)

Parameter Requirement Reference

Fiber type Single-mode OS2, 9/125µm, ITU-T G.652.D REQ-001

Strand count 96 strands total (4× 24-strand sub-units) REQ-002

Outer jacket UV-stabilized polyethylene (PE) REQ-003

Installation rating

Underground conduit via manhole-accessed system per IEC 60794-3-10 or equivalent; direct burial rating not required REQ-004

Indoor fire rating OFNR or OFNP (UL Listed) for all indoor segments REQ-005

Operating temperature -40°C to +70°C; 0–100% relative humidity REQ-006

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Parameter Requirement Reference

Core construction

Dry-core, gel-free, water-blocking per IEC 60794-1-2 F5 REQ-007

Mechanical protection

Tensile rating appropriate for conduit pull lengths; armoring at Contractor's discretion based on conduit survey

REQ-008

Moisture/gas sealing

UL-listed duct seal or approved foam at all building entry/exit conduit penetrations; approved conduit plugs at manhole conduit ends

REQ-009

Connectors FC/APC, green-keyed; insertion loss ≤ 0.5 dB; return loss ≥ 60 dB REQ-010

Transition enclosure

Weatherproof, IP65 or better at building entry/outdoor transition point REQ-011

Service loops Minimum 1.0 m at each termination end; additional loop coiled and secured at each manhole REQ-012

Testing OTDR at 1310 nm and 1550 nm; total run loss ≤ 0.5 dB; all 96 strands REQ-013

End-face inspection IEC 61300-3-35 Grade B or better; all connectors documented REQ-014

Enclosure matching

Indoor and outdoor termination enclosures shall be identical in manufacturer, model, connector type, port count, and form factor

REQ-010,

REQ-011

Standards TIA/EIA-568-C.3, IEC 60793, IEC 60794-1-2, IEC 60794-3-

10, ANSI/TIA-942

All

Compliance RoHS, EC marking where applicable, UL Listed REQ-005

4.2 Indoor Fiber Trunk Cables (CLINs 0004/0005)

Parameter Requirement

Fiber type OM4 multimode, 50/125µm

Jacket Plenum (OFNP) rated

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Parameter Requirement

Connectors MPO female, unpinned, Method B polarity

Performance Supports 40G/100G applications

Standards TIA/EIA-568-C.3, IEC 11801 Class OM4

Compliance RoHS

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4.3 Indoor Copper Trunk Cables (CLINs 0004/0005)

Type Cat6A STP (QuickNet trunks or approved equal)

Jacket Plenum rated

Performance Supports 10GBASE-T to 100 meters

Standards TIA/EIA-568-C.2

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Compliance RoHS

4.4 EoR Patch Panels and Vertical Cable Management (CLINs 0004/0005)

Parameter Requirement Type 48-port, 1RU, 8-slot modular (QuickNet QAPP48HDBL or approved equal) Mounting 19-inch rack mount (compatible with 22-inch racks) Cassette slots 8 slots per panel; each cassette provides 6 connections Port numbering Sequential, clearly labeled Modularity Must support future cassette additions without panel replacement Vertical cable management

Required on both sides of each EoR aggregation rack; finger duct or D-ring style with covers; bend-radius compliant for OM4 fiber and Cat6A copper;

metallic units bonded to rack ground; installed prior to trunk termination

Compliance RoHS

4.5 Outside DC Copper Panels (CLIN 0008)

Parameter Requirement Type 48-port, 1RU, unshielded Category Cat5e or Cat6 acceptable Termination RJ45 modular (no punch-down blocks) Mounting 19-inch rack mount, rear-of-rack installation in Rack 2

5. DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following upon completion of each awarded CLIN:

1. Fully installed and tested cabling system per awarded CLINs

2. As-built documentation including:

o Cable route diagrams o Port mapping spreadsheet (see format below) o Rack elevation diagrams o Splice records and manhole/conduit route diagram (OSP fiber CLINs) o Grounding diagram (DC CLINs)

3. Test and certification reports:

o Fiber (OSP): OTDR traces per strand at 1310 nm and 1550 nm (PDF) + summary spreadsheet (Excel) + worst-case analysis + end-face inspection records

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o Fiber (DC trunks): Insertion loss per TIA/EIA-568-C.3 (PDF + Excel) o Copper (DC trunks): Channel/permanent link per TIA/EIA-568-C.2, FLUKE or equivalent (PDF + Excel) o Copper (CLIN 0008): Per-port test results (PDF + Excel)

4. Warranty documentation for all materials

5. Manufacturer data sheets for all installed components

Port Mapping Spreadsheet shall include:

Field Description Source rack Rack number Source panel Panel number within rack Source port Port number Destination rack Rack number Destination panel Panel number within rack Destination port Port number Cable/trunk ID Matching physical label and test report Cable length Measured length in meters Cable type OM4 fiber / Cat6A copper / SM OS2 fiber Test result Pass / Fail Installation date Date Technician initials Initials

6. STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

• TIA/EIA-568-C.2 – Balanced twisted-pair telecommunications cabling

• TIA/EIA-568-C.3 – Optical fiber cabling

• ISO/IEC 11801 – Generic cabling for customer premises

• ANSI/TIA-942 – Telecommunications infrastructure standard for data centers

• ANSI/J-STD-607-A – Commercial building grounding and bonding

• ANSI/TIA-606-C – Administration standard for telecommunications infrastructure (labeling)

• IEC 60793 – Optical fibres

• IEC 60794-1-2 – Optical fibre cables; basic optical cable test procedures

• IEC 60794-3-10 – Optical fibre cables; underground cables

• IEC 61300-3-35 – Fibre optic interconnecting devices; end-face inspection

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• IEC 61935-1 – Testing of balanced communication cabling (field testing)

• NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 800 – Communications circuits

• UL 444 or ETL Listed – All cables

• RoHS compliance – All materials

• EC marking where applicable

• Local electrical and building codes (Cyprus / EU)

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)

7. PROJECT TIMELINE

Phase Duration Field measurement, trunk length verification, and conduit route survey

Days 1–3 from NTP

Material procurement (pre-terminated trunks, OSP fiber, panels)

Days 3–30 from NTP (concurrent with other phases)

Split panel configuration verification meeting with

COR

Day 3 from NTP

OSP fiber installation (per awarded run) Days 30-40 from NTP DC structured cabling installation (A and/or B path) Days 30–40 from NTP Outside DC copper re-termination (CLIN 0008, if awarded)

Days 30-40 from NTP

Testing and certification (all awarded CLINs) Days 40–42 from NTP Documentation and closeout Days 42–45 from NTP Total project duration from NTP 45 calendar days

Note: All installation to be completed within 14-business-days. The Contractor's construction schedule submitted within 10 days of award shall demonstrate how concurrent phasing will be managed across all awarded CLINs. Pre-terminated trunk cables require field measurement verification before ordering; the Contractor shall prioritize field measurements to avoid procurement delays.

8. WARRANTY

• Materials: Manufacturer's warranty; system-level warranty preferred where available

• Workmanship: 2-year warranty on all installation labor

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9. ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Assumptions:

• 230V power available at work site via wall outlet (Government Furnished Equipment)

• Racks are installed, properly grounded, and accessible

• Rack grounding system is in place and functional

• Existing underground conduit system and manholes are accessible and in serviceable condition; Contractor to survey and report any deficiencies to COR prior to ordering materials (there is a chance that remediation of underground channels is required)

• Existing cable tray infrastructure will be used where possible; Contractor to estimate and include cost of any new trays required. New trays outline and proposed installation to be presented for approval

• Site access will be coordinated with COR; all personnel subject to security screening per Section G.5.2

• Work performed during normal business hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00

Exclusions:

• Rack installation or relocation

• Rack grounding system installation (must be pre-existing)

• Network equipment installation or configuration (switches, transceivers, active equipment)

• Fiber optic cabling within server equipment

• Electrical work beyond low-voltage cabling

• Conduit or manhole repair or replacement (Contractor to report deficiencies; remediation is Government responsibility unless otherwise directed). Please see previous point under

10. SAFETY

The Contractor is responsible for all necessary safety measures to protect existing equipment in the Data Center during works. All damages shall be rectified at the Contractor's cost, parts and labor, to the full satisfaction of the COR.

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel wear correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and have been trained to safely use all tools and equipment. A Risk Assessment shall be completed

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for all potentially hazardous works prior to commencement, including confined space entry procedures for manhole access work.

All works regarding occupational health and safety shall adhere to local laws, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, and OSHA 29 CFR parts 1910 or 1926 as applicable.

11. SECURITY

All workers and supervisors shall submit identification documents to the COR at least 10 days prior to work commencement. Contractor personnel shall be escorted at all times while at the West Office. No unescorted access is granted inside the West Office building. Contractor personnel will be issued a visitor's badge by the RSO office to be worn at all times on site.

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SECTION C – PACKAGING AND MARKING

All materials delivered to the site shall be properly packaged to prevent damage during transit and storage. All packages shall be clearly marked with the contract number, CLIN number, item description, and quantity.

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SECTION D – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The COR will inspect services being performed and supplies furnished from time to time to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection.

D.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

(a) "Substantial Completion" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer in writing to the Contractor, on which the work (or a portion designated by the Government) is sufficiently complete and satisfactory. Substantial completion means that the property may be occupied or used for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which:

(1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and

(2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

(b) The "date of substantial completion" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or authorized Government representative as of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

Use and Possession upon Substantial Completion - The Government shall have the right to take possession of and use the work upon substantial completion. Upon notice by the Contractor that the work is substantially complete (a Request for Substantial Completion) and an inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized Government representative (including any required tests), the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a Certificate of Substantial Completion. The certificate will be accompanied by a Schedule of Defects listing items of work remaining to be performed, completed, or corrected before final completion and acceptance.

Failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use upon substantial completion shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract.

D.2 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

D.2.1 "Final completion and acceptance" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined by the Contracting Officer and confirmed in writing to the Contractor, at which all work required under the contract has been completed in a satisfactory manner, subject to the discovery of defects after final completion, and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

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D.2.2 The "date of final completion and acceptance" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer when final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor.

D.2.3 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS. The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days advance written notice of the date when the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will be started not later than the date specified in the notice unless the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

D.2.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE. If the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the work under the contract is complete (with the exception of continuing obligations), the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Contractor a notice of final acceptance and make final payment upon:

· Satisfactory completion of all required tests,

· A final…