19. Attachment A - Specifications Revised.pdf

Attachment A Specifications/Salient Characteristics Revised 12/20/2022

RFQ #: 89503223QWA000474

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION

OPTICAL GROUND WIRE SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL

These specifications cover a proposal to furnish Optical Ground Wire, fiber optic cables (OPGW), brand name or equal to Brand name or equal to AFL Part Number #DNO 3826, 0.465” OD (CC-57/465) with the salient characteristics as identified in this document.

28,000 feet 48 fibers: 0.465 O.D.

OPGW shall ship on steel reels. (Please see steel reel requirements below.)

2. GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. OPGW to be delivered F.O.B., freight prepaid and allowed on truck, transported Western Area

Power Administration, (WAPA), Rocky Mountain Region (RMR), North Cody Substation, DELIVERY COORDINATES TO NORTH CODY

SUBSTATION

44.54292858800065, -109.068891971174

(THIS LOCATION IS JUST UP THE ROAD FROM CODY FIELD OFFICE, 52

COUNTY ROAD AB, CODY, WY 82414)

The Government will provide the equipment and personnel necessary to unload OPGW.

The Contractor shall provide three (3) business day notice; excluding Saturday, Sundays, or holidays; for delivery of OPGW. Working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

B. The Offeror shall keep WAPA’s Contracting Officer (CO), and Technical Point of Contact

(TPOC) informed as to shipping dates and any delays during production and shipment. TPOC to be provided upon contract award.

C. Taxes imposed upon this sale will be paid by the bidder and not included in bid proposal.

D. Western Area Power Administration reserves the right to either accept or reject any substitutions or modifications to specifications or proposals.

E. WAPA reserves the right to perform fiber attenuation measurements prior to unloading the reels.

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. These specifications describe an OPGW to be built in accordance with current ANSI, EIA, IEEE, NESC, NEMA, RUS, and other applicable standards.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for all phases of manufacturing, packaging, and safe keeping of the fiber optic cable while at its facility. Prior to shipping, the supplier shall test each fiber to verify that both the user and the glass manufacturer’s specifications are met. Each of the fibers in each of the cable reels shall be completely tested with an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) at 1310nm and 1550nm on an end-to-end basis and the final test data attached to each reel. Also, a copy shall be sent via email to the WAPA Contracting Officer and TPOC.

C. GLASS FIBER SPECIFICATIONS:

1. The following fiber parameters are WAPA’s minimum requirements and shall be applied to all fiber optic cable types specified herein. Offerors shall include with their quotes, detailed specifications addressing each of the parameters listed in this section. The fiber type shall be non-dispersion shifted, single mode fiber, as described in EIA/TIA – 492CAAB. The fiber manufacturer specified attenuation at 1383nm shall be stated in the quote.

2. Individual fibers shall meet or exceed Corning® SMF-28e™ Single-Mode fiber specifications

3. The optical fiber shall have an acrylate coating to preserve the intrinsic strength of the glass, limit micro-bending, and create a moisture barrier. The nominal diameter of the fiber shall be 245±5µm.

4. Fiber with sufficient fiber tensile strength to accommodate the span lengths specified shall be provided. The minimum acceptable tensile proof stress shall be 100kpsi (0.7GN/m²) for a 1.0 second dwell time.

5. The fiber shall contain no factory splices. Optical fibers from different manufacturers shall not be included in the same cable or mixed in any order.

6. The glass manufacturer shall be Corning Incorporated.

7. The optical cables shall include single mode fibers as indicated.

7. Nominal Fiber Dimensions:

Cladding Diameter 125 ± 1.0µm Protective Coating 245 ± 5µm Numerical Aperture 0.14 Core / Cladding Concentricity Error < 0.5µm

8. Fiber attenuation measurements shall be made in accordance with EIA/TIA Standard FOTP-78, “Spectral-Attenuation Cutback Measurement for Single Mode Optical Fibers” or EIA/TIA Standard FOTP-61, “Measurement of Fiber or Cable Attenuation Using an OTDR”. If an OTDR is used, measurements will be made from both ends and the results averaged.

Induced attenuation measurements during mechanical testing shall be in accordance with EIA/TIA Standard FOTP-20, “Measurement of Change in Optical Transmittance”.

Measurements are at 1310nm for single mode fibers.

No attenuation point discontinuity shall be greater than 0.1dB at 1310nm and 1550nm.

Measurements shall be in accordance with EIA/TIA Standard FOTP-59, “Measurement of Fiber Point Defects Using and OTDR”.

Maximum Attenuation at 1310nm: .40dB/km Maximum Attenuation at 1550nm: .30dB/km Manufacturer Specified Attenuation at 1383nm: < .40dB/km

Chromatic Dispersion for wavelength region 1220nm to 1600nm shall be calculated using the Sellmeier equation. Chromatic dispersion measurements shall be completed in accordance with EIA/TIA Standard FOTP-169, “Chromatic Dispersion Measurement of Optical Fibers by the Phase-Shift Method”.

Chromatic Dispersion from 1285nm to 1330nm < 3.5 ps/nmꞏkm from 1500nm to 1550nm < 18.0 ps/nmꞏkm

The cabled fiber cutoff wavelength requirement shall be verified by measuring uncabled fiber cutoff wavelength per EIA/TIA Standard FOTP-80, “Cutoff Wavelength of Uncabled Single Mode Fiber by Transmitted Power” and applying a mapping function to translate the uncabled fiber cutoff wavelength into a cabled fiber cutoff wavelength. The mapping function is determined in accordance with 083-36, “Cable Cutoff Wavelength Mapping Function”.

The mapping function shall have a 99% confidence level and shall be verified at least annually by direct fiber and cable cutoff measurements. For mapping function verification, the cutoff wavelength of cabled fiber is measured in accordance with EIA/TIA FOTP-170, “Cable Cutoff Wavelength of Single Mode Fiber by Transmitted Power”.

Cabled single mode fiber cutoff wavelength shall be < 1260nm.

D. OPGW (OPTICAL GROUND WIRE) FIBER OPTIC CABLE

1. The manufacturer shall provide fiber optic cable suitable for and meeting all requirements of an overhead shield wire for the electrical system as prescribed by WAPA. The cables shall contain single mode fibers.

2. It is the intent of this section to set forth WAPA’s desired construction details and minimum requirements of the optical ground wire. A detailed description of the cable proposed by the Offeror shall be provided to Western Area Power Administration for evaluation at the time of the submittal of the quote. The information required regarding the cable shall be at a minimum, the glass manufacturer, cable configuration, fiber grade and optical characteristics, mechanical specifications, sag and tension information, electrical performance, and all other pertinent information required for an accurate evaluation. The proposed cable shall use standard OPGW attachment hardware for installation.

a) The cable shall be compliant with the requirements of the electrical system on which it is to be placed. It will be a telecommunications grade optical cable designed for high-speed transmission of voice, data, and video communications. The cable shall combine stainless steel tube fiber units, with a compatible center element and aluminum clad steel and alloy wires.

b) Each cable shall have traceability of each fiber back to the original fiber manufacturer’s fiber identification number and parameters for the individual fiber. Each optical fiber shall be a single mode glass fiber with a protective outer coating. Fiber specifications and performance values must conform to the criteria previously specified. No fiber splices are to be allowed in a continuous length of cable.

c) The fibers shall be bundled in groups of 12 or 24 fibers in a single optical unit. For fibers in excess of 12 per optical unit, the fibers shall be appropriately color-coded. The fibers shall be contained in stainless steel tubes, laser-welded continuously throughout its entire length and hermetically sealed.

d) Each fiber in a tube shall be distinguishable from the other fibers by means of color-coding.

The color formulation shall be compatible with the fiber coating and the buffer tube filling compound and shall be heat stable. It shall not be susceptible to migration and it shall not affect the transmission characteristics of the optical fibers. For fiber units incorporating more than 12 fibers, a color-coded string binder scheme may be utilized to segregate bundles of up to 12 fibers.

e) There shall not be more aluminum alloy wires than aluminum-clad steel wires in the outermost layer of wires. In order to protect against lightning strikes, the minimum wire diameter for the outermost layer shall be approximately 3.00mm. The lay length of the stranded wires shall be between 10 and 16 times the outside diameter of the corresponding strand layer. The outer layer shall be left-hand lay.

3. OPGW Fiber Optic Cable Mechanical Parameters

a) The following mechanical parameters are WAPA’s minimum requirements. The Offeror shall include with its quote detailed specifications addressing each of the parameters listed in this section.

b) The cable outside diameter shall have a diameter of 0.465 or 0.504

c) The cable weight shall be specified in the bid, with a maximum allowable of approximately

0.41 lbs./foot.

d) The cable shall have a maximum rated design tension (MRDT) of at least 10,080 lbs.

e) The cable shall have a minimum calculated breaking strength of 16,600 lbs.

f) The cable shall have a minimum fault current rating of 72 kA²ꞏsec.

g) The fault current rating shall be calculated using an ambient temperature of 40°C and a maximum cable temperature limit of 180°C. Cable specifications shall be provided to Western Area Power Administration clearly detailing the fault current rating of the cable and both temperature limits as specified in this section.

h) The change in attenuation at the operating temperature extremes for single mode fibers shall be no greater than 0.20dB/km, with 80% of the measured values being < 0.10dB/km at 1310nm and 1550nm. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with EIA/TIA Standard FOTP-3, “Procedure to Measure Temperature Cycling Effects on Optical Fibers, Optical Cable and Other Passive Optical Components”.

Storage Temperature: -50°C to +80°C Installation Temperature: -40°C to +80°C Operating Temperature: -40°C to +80°C

i) Each end of the cable shall have end caps in order to prevent moisture ingress into the cable during shipping, storage or installation. Each end of the cable shall be securely fastened to the reel to prevent the cable from becoming loose in transit or during placing operations.

j) Each bidder, with his proposal, shall furnish Western Area Power Administration documentation showing compliance with all the specifications.

E. TEST DOCUMENTATION

Prior to shipping the cable, the manufacturer shall submit, via email, to WAPA’s CO, for approval certified test data sheets that shall include the following information:

Manufacturer’s Cable Design Number Date of Manufacture Western Area Power Administration Western Area Power Administration Purchase Order Number Ordered Cable Length Shipped Cable Length Manufacturer’s Unique Cable Identification (reel) Number Attenuation Specifications Number of Fibers Final Quality Control Inspection Results Authorized Signature Each cable shall have certified test data reports securely fastened to the reel in waterproof wrapping.

Each cable shall have a reel tag securely fastened to the reel in waterproof wrapping. The reel tag (cut length data sheet) shall include the following information:

Manufacturer’s Cable Design Number Date of Manufacture (mm/yy) Western Area Power Administration Name Western Area Power Administration Purchase Order Number Ordered Cable Length Shipped Cable Length Manufacturer’s Unique Cable Identification (reel) Number Number of Fibers Beginning and Ending Sequential Length Markings (if applicable) Gross Weight Remarks – if applicable

F. INSTALLATION INFORMATION

The successful Offeror shall provide WAPA with all required information for installing OPGW fiber optic cables on WAPA rights of way and project routes. The information shall include but not be limited to the following:

Maximum stringing tensions for OPGW cables Required conductor data to input into Alcoa’s Sag10 sag and tension program.

Recommended operating tensions Detailed instructions and precautions to be observed during installation Other information necessary for installation or operating as may be deemed necessary

G. PACKAGING

It is the intent of this section to set forth in detail WAPA’s requirements for Optical Fiber Cable packaging for transportation and storage.

Cable Reels All cables shall be shipped and stored on non-returnable steel reels in a manner as to protect the cable during shipping, storage, and installation. The fiber optic cable to be supplied shall be shipped in the lengths specified.

The diameter of the reel drum shall be a minimum of 30 times the diameter of the cable and each length of cable shall be wound and shipped on a separate reel.

Each reel shall be covered with a composite foil/hardened cardboard wrap to limit the solar heating of the cable and to prevent damage to the cable during shipping, handling, and storage.

Each cable reel shall be clearly marked to indicate the direction the reel should be rolled to prevent loosening of the fiber cable.

Each reel shall have a maximum height of 72 inches, a maximum width of 54 inches (outside to outside), and an arbor hole of 3 inches.