2FinalAIPCuCablePWS 20250402_Redacted.pdf

1. INTRODUCTION. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirement for the contractor in removing deactivated/abandoned-in-place (AIP) copper cables from manhole duct systems in the underground cable network at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California. It is the Government’s intent to award a no-cost contract under which the contractor shall remove the cables and associated appurtenances including splice cases at no-cost to the Government in exchange for possession of the cables and appurtenances of abandoned-in-place status which have no reuse value to the Government.

2. CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE SITE SURVEY REPORT

2.1. The Contractor shall complete a cable infrastructure site survey at VSFB at no cost to the Government.

2.2. The purpose of the site surveys will be to gather data and confirm accuracy of the Government inventory list of cables now occupying the ducts in the underground cable plant (the manhole and duct systems).

2.3. The Contractor shall work with the 30 Space Communication Squadron (SLD 30 SC) or equivalent element responsible for ensuring circuit identification at VSFB in determining candidates of cables for removal (e.g. abandoned, cut, used marginal or deactivated cables) on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

2.4. The Contractor shall coordinate each site survey with the responsible SLD 30 SC point of contact (POC) or equivalent element responsible for accuracy of the Government inventory listed in the AIP Cable List.

2.5. The Contractor shall determine the site survey methodology and procedure for identifying cables that may be candidates for removal, subject to the approval of the SLD 30 SC POC or equivalent element responsible for ensuring circuit identification at Vandenberg.

2.6. Upon completion of all of the site surveys, the contractor shall provide a site survey report including identification of base/location and cables (e.g., cable number, size, length, route, origin and end points).

2.7. Contractor will request any drawings or data via Cyberspace Visualization Component/Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) to complete the PWS.

3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, financing and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as needed for the site surveys and in the performance of this contract.

3.2. The Contractor shall obtain pre-approval for all required permits from 30 Civil Engineering Squadron (30 CES) including, but not limited to the AF Form IMT 103.

3.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for surface restoration, including backfilling, soil compacting, reseeding, residing or any other necessary material and services required in restoring the ground conditions to original condition IAW 30 CES guidelines.

3.4. The Contractor shall restore asphalt, concrete, brick, paving stone, etc. where damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this contract.

3.5. The Contractor shall coordinate all required work outside Government controlled areas (e.g., cable that exits on the base perimeter, controlled by the Government) with the authorizing office having federal, city, state, county and local jurisdictions.

3.6. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, city, state, local, National Electric Code, Office Safety Health Administration, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and statutes related in performance of this contract.

3.7. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with the current version of all laws, policies, regulations, standards and statutes.

3.8. The Contractor shall submit a weekly report to the SLD 30 SC POC indicating project progress or status and list any project related deficiencies detected and corrective actions taken.

3.9. The Contractor shall recycle all deactivated AIP cables.

3.10. The Contractor shall properly dispose AIP cables in accordance with applicable federal, state, city, county and environmental laws and regulations.

3.11. The Contractor shall provide red-lined, as-built information on the drawings depicting the removed cables and the associated appurtenant equipment removed from manholes along the cable routes.

3.12. The Contractor shall coordinate and submit the Confined Space Entry permit, AF Form 1024, to the base safety office. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide proof of their Confined Space Training Program along with the AF Form 1024 to the base safety office.

3.13. The Contractor is responsible for assuring any pumping of water from the manholes is removed from the base in compliance with California environmental rules and regulations.

3.14. The contractor will submit selected work locations for approval from the government.

4. Site Restoration

4.1. The Contractor shall restore all disturbed grounds to the “as found” condition or better after work in the general area is accomplished.

4.2. The Contractor shall comply with all base grounds restoration requirements. Common use areas shall be restored with sod.

4.3. The Contractor shall install pull rope/mule tape when extracting AIP cable with the approval of both the Government and Contractor at no cost to the government.

4.4. Paved Surface Restoration

4.4.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoration of asphalt, concrete, brick, paving stone, etc. at locations, which were damaged due to activities performed by the Contractor. Any asphalt, concrete, street, curb or sidewalk replacement shall be IAW with guidelines set forth by the 30 CES. At a minimum, the restoration shall match existing strength, color (to the extent practical) and type of material.

4.4.2. The Contractor shall perform follow-up restoration if that location is not up to its original condition due to surface settling. The contractor shall restore areas with sod.

4.5. Contractor is responsible for assuring the integrity of the duct system after removal of the AIP cable. Contractor is responsible to identify and repair any damages to the duct due to the extraction of the AIP cable.

4.5.1 The AIP Cable removal process will not damage the integrity of the duct being vacated. However, occasionally the duct entrance at the concrete wall of a manhole wall may be abraded. Contractor will repair any such damage at its own expense in these situations.

4.5.2. As the AIP Cable is being removed, Contractor will pull in mule tape at its own expense to establish the integrity of the duct for a new cable to be pulled into the vacated duct in the future.

4.5.3. On a case by case basis, SLD 30 SC may request the Contractor to pull in subduct, in lieu of mule tape into the duct being vacated from removing an AIP cable. In such circumstances and by mutual agreement by both the Contractor and SLD 30 SC, SLD

30 SC

will supply reels of subduct materials to the Contractor to perform this work at no additional cost to the Government.

5. Environmental Compliance

5.1. The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent and current environmental federal, state, city, county, and local laws and regulations; and Air Force policies, instructions, and plans.

The federal Government is not exempt from compliance with environmental regulations.

5.2. The Contractor is responsible to know and follow all applicable federal, county, state, city and local and Air Force regulations for environmental protection, including waste disposal, sewer discharge, air emissions and storm water requirements.

5.3. The Contractor shall maintain an awareness of the changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities at VSFB and avoid working during framelight conditions outlined in 30 SWI 10-1203 SLD 30 Framelight Procedures. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that their subcontractors, if any, comply with these specifications.

5.4. The Contractor is responsible for complying with all environmental requirements as related to regulatory review of plans, including any requirement for the conducting of Environmental Assessments (EA) as related to the SOW, IAW Appendix B to 32 CFR Part 989, A2.1.C. Any liability incurred by EA requirements rests solely on the Contractor.

5. PERFORMANCE. Contract Performance shall start no later than within 30 days after award of contract. The period of performance is two years (24 months) after award of contract with the option to extend the contract.

6.0 Hours of Operation: The hours of operation are from 0700 to 1630 hours, Mondays thru Fridays, excluding federal holidays and framelight windows.