7ASOS SOW Electrical_Communications_SCIF_2.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

11 March 2025

PURCHASE, ASSEMBLY AND PLACEMENT

ELECTRICAL POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS TO

MOBILE SCIF, FT. BLISS, TEXAS

1. Description of Work. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, personnel, supervision, management, tools, equipment, transportation, materials and any other items necessary to provide and place electrical power at the 7ASOS portable SCIF in accordance with this statement of work, any attached appendices, manufacturer standards, applicable US laws, commercial standards and business practices. The Period of Performance is approximately 60 days.

1.1. Installation. The contractor shall provide all required labor, material, tools and equipment to perform the following tasks.

a. This proposal includes the installation of a new 200' underground raceway for a single phase, 200 amp 120/240v main feed to a Nema 3r panel.

b. Underground raceway to be PVC. 2.5" with burial tape

c. Conductors to be rated for 200 amp capacity as per NEC

d. Coordination with Rio Grand Electric for transformer taps

e. Panel to be Nema 3R, mounted on unistrut rack buried with concrete for strength

f. Weather proof receptacle for chord cap to comex

g. Disturbed landscape to return to original state

h. 200'(2) 12-strand single mode armored fiber optic cables between the IDF the

IDF at the simulator barn and the connex utility equipment room.

i. Cables will run through a 2" PVC pathway across the concrete pad into the room and fibers will be spliced into 12 count LC/UPC cassettes and installed in a fiber optic tray at the IDF.

j. Fiber optic cables will then be routed through a 2" liquid-tight conduit to the fiber optic distribution panel at the connex office.

k. Fusion splice LC/UPC connectors will be attached to the cable ends and connected to the existing cassette at each trailer with all connectors sealed and painted accordingly to industry standards.

l. System will be inspected, fully tested, certified, and labeled.

m. Debris removal

n. Labor, fuel, materials & equipment included in price

o. Utility locates

p. Excludes any work to Connex in this scope

q. Includes all permits, permit fees etc.

r. 1 year warranty

1.1.2. Drawings. The Contractor shall provide as-built drawings for the layout of the electrical placement.

1.2. Work Schedule. The contractor shall coordinate with the Government Representative

(GR) for the establishment of performance schedule and submit a work schedule to GR no later than (NLT) 15 calendar days prior to commencement of work. The contractor shall not deviate from the approved schedule without obtaining prior approval from the GR

1.3. Operation and Maintenance Manual: The contractor shall provide manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manuals as needed to the GR.

1.4. Warranty. The contractor shall provide the Government with their commercial warranty. The Contractor shall warranty all material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of acceptance by the government. The contractor shall provide at least one (1) year warranty for product and installation.

2.0. Hours of Service. The contractor’s personnel will perform scheduled work on weekdays, Monday through Friday from 0800 - 1630 except US Federal holidays or when the

Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Exceptions shall be coordinated in advance and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) or GR.

2.1. U.S. Recognized Holidays.

1 January New Year’s Days

3rd Monday in January Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

3rd Monday in February President’s Day

Last Monday in May Memorial Day

19 June Juneteenth

4th of July* Independence Day

1st Monday in September Labor Day

2nd Monday in October Columbus Day

11 November* Veterans Day

4th Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day

25 December* Christmas Day

*American holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday, and holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

2.2. Arrangements of the Performance Time. Should the contractor decide to perform any of the required services before or after normal duty hours, the contractor shall request approval prior to performance from the CO or GR and shall do so at no additional cost to the

Government. The Contractor must make his/her request to the CO or GR five (5) calendar days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. If such forces are reasonably available, the CO or GR may authorize the contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

2.3. Temporary Work Stoppage. In the event the U.S. Government requests a temporary shutdown of the facility, the contractor will be notified in writing by the CO. Any

Government caused delays as a result of a temporary shutdown that may require an adjustment to the contract will be coordinated through the CO.

3. Disposal of Materials. All debris and unserviceable materials generated under this contract such as scrap, salvage material, industrial waste, non-recyclable materials and equipment/material not listed on hand-receipts shall be disposed of off-base by the contractor in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Hand receipt items require turn-in action by the contractor when the listed items have to be replaced.

4. Inspection/Acceptance. Upon completion of above work, acceptance inspections shall be conducted by the contractor and the GR. If any deficiencies are found during the inspection, the contractor shall make correction(s) as required, at no additional charge to the

Government.

5. Responsibility for Damages. Any damages caused to U.S. Government property during the course of performing this contract shall be restored, replaced and/or repaired to its original condition at no additional cost to the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall notify the CO within one (1) business day of damage to Government property or equipment during the execution of the contract.

6. Government Furnished Properties and Services. The Government will provide reasonable utilities and work space for the contractor to perform the requested duties. The

Contractor will provide all equipment and storage space necessary to perform tasks. No covered or secure storage areas will be made available to the contractor. Storage of materials or equipment inside of a government facility shall be coordinated and approved by the CO or

GR in writing.

6.1. Toilet Facilities. Use immediate work area restrooms only. Contractor personnel must maintain cleanliness by cleaning up after their personal use and preventing any soiling or spills.

6.2 Telephones. The Government will not provide telephone services. If available, the

Contractor may use government phones in a case of emergencies or during field and site work.

No long distance telephone calls will be authorized.

7. Restricted Area/Access Coordination. The GR is responsible for coordinating with the facility manager/user/occupant/requester to provide access, escorts, or temporary visitor access badges for contractor personnel while performing SOW duties. The Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling access/escorts/badges by contacting the facility manager/requester at the Entry Control Point of the restricted/controlled area.

7.1 Restricted/Controlled Areas. Contractor performance within restricted/controlled areas shall require Contractor compliance with various levels of security and established personnel security entry control procedures. The Contractor shall ensure all contractor employees performing services in secured areas are processed for a controlled area, limited access, or visitor badge by the Entry Controller of the restricted/controlled area. Ft. Bliss security may be viewed as being one of three broad levels, the level in effect being dependent on the location or AREA of Ft. Bliss in question.

8. Installation Access. Ft. Bliss is considered a closed base. All personnel entering must have specific permission of the installation commander for entry. This permission is granted when a Contractor employee is issued an identification card. The GR will provide information necessary to obtain identification cards. The contractor shall be responsible to ensure that all of its employees obtain, and keep on their person at all times while working on the base, an identification card. Upon completion of the work or termination of an employee, the contractor shall be responsible for turn in of identification cards to the Contracting

Officer or to the Pass and Registration Office of the Military Police.

NOTE: Failure to turn in badges will result in WITHHOLDING OF FINAL PAYMENT and revocation of any future badges issued by Pass and Registration Office to the employee and the contractor.

8.2 Trusted Agent Letter for Day Labor Requests. The purpose of this letter is to provide sponsoring authority to specific contractor individuals as identified by their sponsoring agency

(7 CONS, Army Corp of Engineers, etc) to sponsor day laborers on for one day periods.

8.2.1. The sponsoring agency, in coordination with their contractor, will identify contractor individuals that require sponsoring/vouching authority. This authority is given to the contractor for the purpose of sponsoring day laborers/job site personnel sub-contracted as a result of an unexpected or new requirement not previously identified in the current contract.

This authority will not be given to contractors for convenience only, but should be limited to the smallest group of manager or foreman contractor personnel needed to complete their assigned contract. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring agency to ensure the Trusted

Agent Letter remains current. Additionally, all reasonable actions should occur to prevent use of this process when a known laborer/sub-contractor was required well in advance of the day labor/sub-contractor request. (Effective Date: Immediately)

8.2.2. The sponsoring agency will provide this letter to the Pass and Registration Section who will maintain it on file. The Pass and Registration section shall post a copy of the letter at the

VCC, as a reference, to verify which contractor personnel have sponsoring/vouching authority.

8.3 Identification of Contractor Vehicles. Contractor vehicles must be marked on each side with company name with either permanent or semi-permanent/magnetic signage.

8.4. Other Vehicle and Licensing Requirements:

8.4.1. All Contractor employees who will be driving a vehicle on Ft. Bliss shall have a current driver’s license with them at all times while on Ft. Bliss.

8.4.2. All Contractor vehicles to be operated on Ft. Bliss will have a valid state registration, vehicle inspection, and insurance. Proof of registration and vehicle insurance must be physically available at all times while the vehicle is on Ft. Bliss.

8.4.3. Any Contractor employee who will be operating heavy equipment or specialized equipment that requires a license or certification shall be so licensed and/or certified with proof presented to the contracting officer prior to work start.

9. Security Danger Warning, Accident Prevention, Fire Prevention and Fire Protection

Requirements. All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with the Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, standards and handbooks, and the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Safety and Health Requirements Manual

385- 1-1, dated 03 Sep 96 at https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-

Publications/Engineer- Manuals/. The Contractor shall keep the work site clean and clear of any work debris, materials, supplies, tools, or equipment when work is not taking place

9.2. Security Police and Fire Protection. The Government will provide general on-base security police and fire protection service.

9.3. Hazardous Conditions. During the course of performing work under this contract, should the contractor find existing hazardous conditions that create an unsafe working environment preventing him or her from completing the outlined work, the CO shall be immediately notified.

9.4. Confined Space. Contractors shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits for entry into confined space prior to work start.

10. State Requirements. All companies who conduct business within the state of Texas must, in accordance with Texas Workman Compensation laws (Texas House Bill 62), have an approved company safety policy and an Accident Prevention Plan. The plan, approved by the Texas Workman Compensation Commission (TWCC), shall be submitted For Information

Only (FIO) upon request by the Government. In addition to meeting the TWCC requirements;

the plan must also include the requirements of US Army Corps of Engineers’ Safety and

Health Requirements Manual 385-1-1.

11. Contractor Employees. All contract personnel working in situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ wearing appropriate badges which contain the contractor’s company name and the employee’s name.

11.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for all requirements in this SOW. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the

Contracting Officer (CO). The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to this contract. The contractor shall provide the contract manager’s names, addresses, and telephone numbers. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees, providing updates as changes occur. The contract manager or alternate shall be available for 0800-1700 Mon.-Friday. The contract manager or alternate shall have a good understanding of the requirements pertaining to this contract for interpretation and implementation of directives (written and oral) issued in English by the CO or GR.

11.2 Removal of Contractor Employees. The contractor shall utilize only experienced, responsible and capable employees in the performance of this contract. The CO may require that the contractor remove any of his/her employees who endanger persons or property, or whose continued employment under this contract is inconsistent with the interests of the U.S.

Government.