Attach 1 - SOO ALIS_LMON Fiber Optic Cable Upgrage.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For

ALIS / LMON Connectivity Fiber Optic Cable

NAS Fort Worth JRB, Texas

14 June 2023

Prepared By

301 CS/SCX

1710 Burke Avenue

NAS Fort Worth JRB, TX 76127-6200

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1.0 Contents

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For Building 1730 to Building 1654 ............................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

Fiber Optic Cable

NAS Fort Worth JRB, Texas

25 January 2023

Prepared By

301 CS/SCX

1710 Burke Avenue

NAS Fort Worth JRB, TX 76127-6200

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Safety Requirements

2.1.2 Security Requirements

2.1.3 Environmental Compliance

2.1.4 Permits

2.1.5 Integrated Process Team (IPT)

2.1.6 Quality Assurance

2.1.7 Contractor Personnel

2.1.8 Warranty

2.1.9 Manuals and Practices

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1.1 Bushings

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2.2.2 Outside Plant Requirements

2.2.3 Outside Plant Installation

2.2.4 Network Equipment/Premise Wiring ....................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.2.5 Project Residue

2.2.6 Site Restoration

2.2.7 Service Outages

2.2.8 Configuration Management N/A

2.2.9 Identification/Marking

2.2.10 Installation Schedules

2.2.11 Weekly Status Reports

2.2.12 Drawings

As-Built Drawings

2.2.12.1 Butterfly Drawings

2.2.12.2 Geospatial Deliverables

2.2.13 Test and Acceptance/Installation Test Plan

2.2.13.1 Testing

2.2.13.2 In-progress Testing

2.2.13.2.1 Splices

2.2.13.2.2 Fiber Optic Tests

2.2.13.2.3 Optical Attenuation

2.2.13.2.4 Distance

2.2.14 Acceptance/Installation Test Report

2.2.15 Final Acceptance

2.2.16 Training Plan N/A

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

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3.1 Period of Performance

3.2 Place of Performance

3.3 Hours of Operation

3.4 Holidays/Down Days

3.5 Base Support

4.0 APPENDICES

4.1 Appendix A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS

4.2 Appendix B: LIST OF DELIVERABLES

4.3 Appendix C: Fiber Route

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2.0 SCOPE

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) defines the requirements for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install and test (EFI&T) armored single mode fiber optic cable (FOC) to upgrade the fiber optic cable connectivity in support of F-35 ALIS and LMON between Buildings 1730, 1654, 1790, and 1792 at NAS Fort Worth JRB, TX.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Safety Requirements

The contractor shall remain in compliance with all Federal, State, county, and base security and safety laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.

2.1.1.1 Site Coordination

The Contractor shall meet with the base safety officer immediately upon arrival on site for review of the specific safety requirements prior to installation.

2.1.1.2 Confined Space

The Contractors and Sub-contractors entering spaces on NAS Fort Worth JRB are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in AFI 91-203. All confined space operations must be coordinated with the Base Safety Office prior to start of work. The primary Contractor is responsible for all Sub-contractor confined space operations.

2.1.1.3 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation

The Contractor shall record and report all available facts relating to each instance of injury to either Contractor or Government personnel to the 301 Communications Squadron (CS) Project Manager and the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the SOO.

The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Base POC. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

2.1.1.4 Work Area (s)

At day’s end, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the work place. Safety barriers shall be in place to protect unfinished work site at the end of the day. Equipment and materials required to complete the work effort may remain on site as long as they are organized/stored in a manner that does not cause a safety hazard.

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2.1.2 Security Requirements

The Contractor shall process and provide a Site Visit Request Letter to 301 CS/SCX within 5 calendar days after contract award. This spreadsheet shall identify the names (as shown on the driver’s license), driver’s license numbers and state of issue, and birth date of the personnel who will be performing work under this SOO, company name, address, phone number and contract number, start date and end date. This information is required to grant access to the base. If required by the base, the Contractor shall provide identification badges for their employees. All Contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the Government site.

The badges shall identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as Contractor and be in accordance with base regulations

2.1.2.1 Security Clearances

Stated work and associated products shall be performed at the UNCLASSIFIED level. However, some of this work may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees must be escorted at all times. The Contractor must coordinate access to secure areas with 301 CS/SCX Project Manager at least five (5) working days ahead of time. It is the Government's responsibility to provide escorts.

2.1.2.2 Operational Security (OPSEC)

Network Infrastructure (MHDS, MH/HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) is on the 301 CS Critical Information List and must be protected.

The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to protect detailed information pertaining to the EFI&T effort, to include appropriate marking of documents as “For Official Use Only (FOUO),” and ensuring limited distribution of documents and schematics/drawings to only those individuals with a valid need to know. IAW AFI 10-701, OPSEC Considerations, the contractor shall develop an OPSEC plan to ensure the protection of FOUO data either furnished by the government or produced by the contractor. The contractor’s OPSEC plan shall be incorporated into the RFP to the SOO in accordance with (IAW) CDRL A008.

2.1.3 Environmental Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and Air Force policies, instructions, and plans. The federal Government is not exempt from compliance with environmental regulations. The Contractors are responsible to know and follow all applicable Federal, State, Local and Air Force regulations for environmental protection, including waste disposal, sewer discharge, air emissions, and storm water requirements. The contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on NAS Fort Worth JRB, TX. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that their sub-contractors (if any) comply with these specifications.

2.1.4 Permits

The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate, complete and process all permits required to complete the installation. For example:

• Digging permit, AF Form 103 shall be submitted through BCE 21 calendar days in advance of digging activities.

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• Confine space entry permit, AF Form 1024 shall be coordinated through base safety office. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide proof of their Confined Space Training Program along with the AF Form 1024 to base safety.

• Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, AF Form 332 shall be submitted through BCE 14 calendar days in advance.

2.1.5 Integrated Process Team (IPT)

The Contractor shall chair a weekly IPT meeting that includes Contractor representatives, the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the CSI-B, the System Engineer(s), the 301 CS Project Manager, and other base personnel as required. The Contractor shall provide an agenda and a worldwide “Meet Me” teleconference capability for the duration of the project. The purpose of the IPT meeting is to discuss project progress, problems being encountered, and other information necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of contract requirements. The Contractor shall record meeting minutes and distribute in accordance with (CDRL A004).

2.1.6 Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall provide Quality Assurance Support for the entire life of the project. The Contractor’s Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) shall assist the Government representative in performing random spot checks and system acceptance tests.

Contractor shall be responsible for identifying system and outside plant deficiencies and/or discrepancies throughout the life of the project. A weekly report (soft copy) shall be submitted indicating progress/status and listing any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them (CDRL A003). Government personnel reserve the right to perform inspections of the Contractor’s work during any and all phases of the installation.

2.1.7 Contractor Personnel

2.1.7.1 Project Management

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) and alternate(s) responsible for contract performance and continuity. The Contractor shall identify the Project Manager’s or alternate's range of authority to act for the Contractor relating to daily contract operation.

2.1.7.2 Site Point of Contact (POC)

The Contractor shall designate the Contractor's on-site team leader and alternate(s) as the Site POC for individual projects in their Site Visit Request Letter. The Site POC or alternate(s) shall be on site during duty hours until project completion and shall oversee all facets of the installation tasks. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters.

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2.1.7.3 Personnel Requirements

The Project Manager, Site POC, and respective alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and shall be on site to coordinate permits, clearances, and receive shipments/material related to the task order.

2.1.7.4 Minimum Contractor Qualifications

All work shall be performed by an experienced Telecommunications Contractor. The Contractor shall have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Telecommunications Systems installations.

2.1.7.5 System for Award Management (SAM)

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address http://www.sam.gov.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the SAM help desk.

2.1.8 Warranty

Warranty will be minimum of a one (1) year warranty. The warranty period shall start from the date of system and/or project acceptance. The warranty requires the contractor to start repairs within twenty four (24) hours after notification of issue. The Contractor shall provide written procedures and required information for warranty services at or prior to site acceptance.

2.1.9 Manuals and Practices

The Contractor shall provide the latest version of operation, installation, and maintenance manuals and practices/users guide for each system installed as provided by the original manufacturer with all new equipment.

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

This section describes the underground cables, manhole/hand hole, conduit and inner-duct installation requirements. The Contractor shall design and install Customer-Owned outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure in accordance with /TIA-758-B. Each cable installation shall be coordinated with the 301 CS/SCXP so that any impact on the building users is properly coordinated. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion. The Contractor is free to make any recommendations pertaining to the accomplishment of this requirement in their proposal.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in this SOO. The Contractor shall comply with the current TIA

Page | 9 telecommunication installation and testing commercial standard and base installation standards. All equipment, supplies, and materials provided shall be new and not refurbished.

2.2.1.1 Bushings

All penetrations into the rack/cabinet must be reamed, filed and have an installed bushing or grommet material. No exposed metal edges shall come in contact with telecommunication cabling.

2.2.2 Outside Plant Requirements

As indicated in this SOO and attached sketches the Contractor shall EFI&T the fiber optic cable required to upgrade and enhance the fiber optic cable connectivity between Buildings 1730, 1654, 1790, and 1792 as listed in Section 1.0 Scope at NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX.

2.2.2.1 Existing Maintenance Holes

The Contractor shall pump out water as required into the storm drain system. Water may be drained through the pavement or grass area where a storm drain is not available. If necessary, the Contractor shall be responsible for removing mud, debris, etc. from maintenance holes/hand-holes to the extent necessary for the Contractor to perform work in the space.

2.2.2.2 Measurements

Any distances provided in this SOO are approximations and should NOT be used for ordering materials or determining duct lengths.

2.2.2.3 Closures for Cable Splicing in Manholes

Intermediate fiber optic cable splices if needed shall be minimized and consist of core alignment method fusion splices in a high quality polypropylene re-enterable splice closure. Only splice closures intended for underground applications shall be used in the underground system. The Contractor shall use standard re-enterable fiber splice closures. The closures shall have adequate strength to protect the splice and maintain cable shield electrical continuity in the below ground environment. The Government quality inspector shall have the opportunity to inspect the inside of the splice case before closure pressure testing and encapsulation is performed.

2.2.2.4 Splice Connectors

All fiber splicing if needed shall be performed in accordance with RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable. The Core Alignment fusion splice method shall be used for fiber optic cable.

2.2.2.5 Labeling

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install in accordance with TIA-606-B and as directed by the base communications organization. New ducts shall be permanently labeled on the wall of each building/maintenance hole indicating the

Page | 10 connecting building/maintenance hole at the other end of the duct (for example, “To MH-200”). The cover of all new fiber optic distributions (FODPs) shall be labeled to conform to the system used by local maintenance personnel to identify FODPs that terminate fiber. If the FODP manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which the ports are counted, the Contractor shall provide designation labels/strips to identify the sequence in which the ports are counted.

Example: FODP 1730

FO 1730-1654, 1-12

Note: The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed As-Built-Drawings.

2.2.2.6 Shield Bonding Connectors

Shield bonding connectors, bond bars, braids, ribbons, clamps, etc., shall be provided to maintain cable shield continuity at splices and at ground connections. Bonding connectors shall be provided IAW RUS Bulletin 345-65 (PE-33). Cable shields shall be bonded and continuous throughout the cable distribution system.

2.2.2.7 Grounding

The contractor shall ground new cable shields to the Telecommunication Main Ground Bus-Bar (TMGB), in or near the new service entrance box located on the outside of each building. The contractor is required to provide one 6’’ x 4’’ copper ground bar and ground it to the existing ground point in accordance with J-STD-607-A-2002, sections 5 and 6, unless a TMGB already exists.

2.2.2.8 Cable Tags

All tags shall be permanently labeled, easily visible and corrosion resistant. Install cable tags in all maintenance holes/hand holes, cable vaults, pull boxes and building entrance terminal locations. When cables pass through a maintenance hole, put a tag on the cable, approximately 2 feet from each duct entrance. Information on the cable tag shall identify cable by size, type, cable number and count.

Tagging and labeling of new cables shall be IAW the following:

Line One: A = Armored Sheath (otherwise leave blank) 288 = Fiber Count. L = Loose Tube Buffer or (T) Tight Tube Buffer. 8.3 = Single Mode. F = Filled core (otherwise leave blank).

Line Two - Six: 1700-1101 = From-To Building numbers. 1-12 = Cable/strand Count.

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2.2.2.9 Cable Terminations

Fiber optic cables shall be terminated on new fiber optic distribution panels using SC fusion splice direct connectors (AFL fuse connect or equivalent) or fiber optic pigtails with SC connectors. Distribution panels shall be designed for wall or rack mounting in 19-in (48 cm) racks. Panels shall be sized accordingly to cable and method of termination. Fiber Optic Distribution panels shall be compatible with NAS Fort Worth JRB’s existing fiber optic distribution panels.

2.2.2.10 FOC Maintenance Loop

The Contractor shall install a minimum of a 50 feet fiber optic cable maintenance loop at the first MH from the building, at each splice point MH location and in every third MH in the run. The maintenance loop shall be properly labeled and securely supported by two cable hooks. Cable hooks are to be positioned so the highest one supports the underside of the top of the coil and the bottom hook supports the underside of the bottom of the coil.

2.2.2.10.1 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports

Cable racks shall be installed in maintenance holes and hand holes as required. Splices shall not be supported by the cables that enter each end of the splice case. The splices shall be supported by cable hooks under the splice case. Telecommunications industry standard cable hooks of the appropriate length shall be provided to support cables and splice cases. The cable hooks shall be secured using cable rack locking clips. All cables shall be supported using racking clips, cable racks, and cable hooks.

2.2.2.10.2 Grounding

Grounding hardware such as corrosion resistant wire, bonding ribbon, clamps, ground rod, etc. necessary to properly bond/ground the cable in MHs/HHs shall be provided by the contractor. Reference TIA 607.

2.2.2.10.3 Excavation/Building Penetrations

All wall penetrations, including inside buildings, shall be restored to meet the required base fire ratings.

2.2.3 Outside Plant Installation

This section describes the underground maintenance hole/conduit system, flexible geotextile multiple cell fabric inner-duct and fiber optic cable installation requirements.

The Contractor shall install underground outside plant infrastructure as described below. Appendix C has the drawing of the route required.

The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion.

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2.2.3.1.1 Infrastructure Installation

Install the following new infrastructure. All new locations and distances are approximate.

2.2.3.1.2 Fiber Optic Cable Installation

All FOC shall be armored and installed in an existing or newly installed duct and orange inner duct. All fiber terminations shall be accomplished using LC fusion splice direct connectors or fiber optic pigtails with SC connectors.

Install the Following Armored Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable

From To Via Maintenance Holes/Hand holes

Strand Count

Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Comment

Building

AF-58, AF-57, AF-65, AF-

68, AF-74, AF-75, AF-76,

AF-77

36 3000’ Install a 36 strand armored single mode (SM) fiber optic cable.

Terminate the 36 strand FOC to new Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) with SC Connectors.

AF-58, AF-57, AF-66, AF-

24 1500’ Install a 24 strand armored single mode (SM) fiber optic cable.

Terminate the 24 strand FOC to new Fiber

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Building

Buildings are connected so fiber is internal.

12 800’ Install a 12 strand armored single mode (SM) fiber optic cable starting in building 1790 telecommunications room 108, then going to 1792 CVN telecommunications room 103, and ending in 1792 ALIS telecommunications room 118.

Terminate the 12 strand FOC to new Fiber

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2.2.4 Project Residue

All residues from this project shall be disposed of off base and in accordance with Federal, State, local and base environmental laws and regulations. All residue produced by horizontal directional boring operations (i.e., slurry) shall be disposed of off base on the same day the residue is produced, at an appropriate disposal facility at the contractor’s expense, IAW federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Under no circumstances will the contractor stage or store boring residue in slurry ponds or other containment areas on NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX.

2.2.5 Site Restoration

The Contractor shall restore all disturbed grounds to the “as found” condition or better after installation. The Contractor shall comply with all base ground restoration requirements. Common use areas shall be restored with sod.

2.2.6 Service Outages

The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled (i.e. cutting or disabling any in-service cables or equipment.), Contractor-caused, interruptions of communications capabilities that are properly identified. The Contractor shall coordinate planned outages with the site POC at least 10 calendar days in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

2.2.7 Configuration Management N/A

2.2.8 Identification/Marking

The Contractor shall clearly mark all Contractor-Furnished Property and Equipment (CFP/CFE) with their company's name. The Contractor shall place an easily read, very visible, sign (minimum 8.5" x 11") on large containers, construction equipment, or un-manned rental vehicles while on the Government installation indicating the company name and both the Contractor and Site POC's names and local telephone numbers.

2.2.9 Installation Schedules

The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule that denotes project activities to include time-phased start and completion dates for the project and sub-projects associated with the installation of the components and system IAW CDRL A002.

2.2.10 Weekly Status Reports

The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Status Report and distribute IAW CDRL A003. The purpose of the report is to inform IPT members of project progress, problems being encountered, and other topics necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of the contract requirements.

2.2.11 Drawings

As-Built Drawings The Contractor shall submit red line drawings showing the “as-built” configuration in format specified by base SCX project manager. The base communications squadron will provide baseline drawings.

The Contractor shall provide As-Built Rack Elevation, Inside Cable Plant and Outside Cable Plant drawings and distribute IAW CDRL A001.

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2.2.11.1 Butterfly Drawings

The Contractor shall record and submit butterfly, cable path and building penetration drawing information for all new installations including butterfly drawings for all manholes, hand hole and pull-boxes that contain new or reused FOC. Drawings shall record the path and arrangement of new and reused fiber optic cables, splices, and the arrangement duct banks, ducts, and inner duct. Drawings shall be submitted in an easily read electronic format such as pdf. Scanned data sheets or legible sketches are acceptable if the listed information is provided IAW CDRL A001.

2.2.11.2 Geospatial Deliverables

The Contractor shall collect and record geospatial data and provide as-built documentation (shape files) of all new installed MHDS components and new cable components (including metadata) compatible with the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) Visualization Component (CVC) drawing system.

Data points shall be recorded at the center of each manhole/hand hole lid and at intervals not to exceed 25 feet along cable routes. Sufficient data points shall be recorded to capture any change in direction along the route. The government will review the shape files in CVC and transcribe the information to the CVC system. Shape files shall be delivered within 30 days of project completion IAW CDRL A001.

2.2.12 Test and Acceptance/Installation Test Plan

The Contractor shall provide a test plan as to how the system shall be pre-tested, in-progress-tested and post-tested to demonstrate to the Government that the system is fully operational and meets or exceeds the specified requirements and that the system is fully ready to be placed into service (CDRL A005).

The Contractor shall test the system to demonstrate to the Government quality assurance evaluation of the system. These tests shall be accomplished prior to the system being placed into service.

2.2.12.1 Testing

The Contractor shall conduct on-site testing IAW Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) installation manuals, practices and the appropriate vendor’s test procedures. The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct all required testing. During any testing phase, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the contractor performed inspections and tests to assure solutions conform to prescribed requirements. The Contractor shall provide on-site support during the acceptance testing. The Contractor shall participate with the Government in testing the complete communications system. When any system, subsystem, component or requirement test fails to meet the requirements of the test, Government acceptance and payment will be withheld until such time as the cause of the failure is corrected to the Government’s satisfaction. After appropriate corrective action has been taken, all tests including those previously completed, related to the failed test and the corrective action shall be repeated and successfully completed prior to Government acceptance.

2.2.12.2 In-progress Testing

2.2.12.2.1 Splices

All splices shall be tested for cable faults and splicing errors as they are completed. All cable faults and/or splicing errors detected shall be corrected after the completion of each splice point test and prior to sealing the closure. The contractor's QAE and the designated government representative shall inspect all splices prior to sealing the closure. If, for any reason, moisture contaminates a splice, all modules and/or connectors shall be replaced and the entire splice retested.

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2.2.12.2.2 Fiber Optic Tests

All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested in accordance with TIA 526-7 Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant, or equivalent. As a minimum, the following tests shall be performed. Both Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and Optical Power Meter tests will be used for all end-to-end circuits. All fiber optic testing shall be performed in both directions, i.e. from A to Z and from Z to A. For incomplete circuits that end in manholes, only OTDR testing is required.

2.2.12.2.3 Optical Attenuation

End to end attenuation tests shall be conducted on all fiber optic cable strands. Tests shall be accomplished to ensure the installed cable is within the specified parameters.

2.2.12.2.4 Distance

Test to determine the installed cable length between optical patch panels. All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested.

2.2.13 Acceptance/Installation Test Report

The Contractor shall provide an installation test report of the results of the testing accomplished under the installation test plan IAW CDRL A006.

2.2.14 Final Acceptance

The Contractor shall schedule a final project walk-through with the Base POC. This should be scheduled 5 calendar days prior to acceptance.

2.2.15 Training Plan N/A

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Period of Performance

The period of performance for the project shall be determined based on the proposed schedule and actual contract award date.

3.2 Place of Performance

The place of performance is NAS Fort Worth JRB, TX.

3.3 Hours of Operation

The Contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during normal duty hours (0730 to 1600) of the facility where work is being performed. However, mission requirements may necessitate work outside normal hours (nights and/or weekends), especially if existing service must be interrupted. Any site work requested by the Contractor to be performed outside of normal duty hours shall be coordinated with the 301 CS/SCX Project Manager and approved by the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days in advance. If performance of work outside normal duty hours will be required to meet the scheduled dates stated above, include desired working hours in the Proposal.

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3.4 Holidays/Down Days

The Contractor shall not perform work under this contract on federal holidays or site-unique down-days unless expressly authorized by the CO and coordinated with the base POC.

3.5 Base Support

The Contractor shall identify any base support requirements (for example, laydown and storage areas) necessary to complete this project in their proposal. The contractor shall return all government furnished lay-down and storage areas to their original condition upon completion of the project.

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4.0 APPENDICES

4.1 Appendix A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS.

AFI 91-203 – Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910-268 – Telecommunications NEMA TC 2- Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and Conduit TIA-606-B Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure TIA-568-C Commercial Building Telecommunications (568C.1, 568C.2, 568C.3) Cabling Standard TIA-607–B Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications TIA-526-7- Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant TIA-569-C - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces TIA-570-C –Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard TIA-758 B Customer-owned Outside Plant Telecommunication Infrastructure Standard BICSI TDM Manual - Building Industries Consulting Services International Telecommunications Distribution Methods (TDM) Manual BICSI – Outside Plan Design Reference Manual RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 - Underground Plant Design RUS Bulletin 1751F-644 - Underground Plant Construction Telecommunications Engineering Shield Continuity and Construction Manual (TE&CM) 451.2 RUS Bulletin 1751F-801 – Electrical Protection Fundamentals RUS Bulletin 1753F-151 (515b) - Specifications and Drawings for Underground Cable Installation RUS Bulletin 1753F-201 (PC-4) – RUS Standard for Acceptance Tests and Measurements of Telecommunications Plant RUS Bulletin 1753F-207 (PE-87) – REA Specification for Terminating Cables NFPA 70 - National Electric Code

Unified Facilities Criteria 3-260-01

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4.2 Appendix B: LIST OF DELIVERABLES.

All deliverables are subject to Government acceptance and approval. They shall meet professional standards and the requirements set forth in this SOO. All deliverables shall be produced using recommended software tools/versions as accepted by the Government. The Contractor shall submit the following deliverables:

CDRL Data Item Title Data Item Title

A001 As Built DI-DRPR-80151A/T

A002 Work Schedule DI-MISC-81382/T

A003 Status Report DI-MGMT-80368A

A004 Meeting Minutes DI-ADMIN-81505/T

A005 Test Plan DI-NDTI-80566A/T

A006 Test Report DI-QCIC-80512

A007 Training Plan N/A N/A

A008 OPSEC Plan DI-MGMT-80934C

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4.3 Appendix C: Fiber Route

The sketches provided are for reference/estimates only. This is only a proposed solution. The contractor may make any recommendations pertaining to the accomplishment of this requirement in their proposal.