Attachment 1_SOO-Core Fiber Expansion.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

38TH CYBERSPACE ENGINEERING INSTALLATION GROUP (ACC)

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

Core Fiber Expansion

(QYZH-2025-00001-00001)

Mountain Home ID

26-August 2025

Prepared By

38 ES/ENIU

4064 Hilltop Road Tinker AFB OK 73145-2713

SOO-Core Fiber Expansion Mountain Home ID Controlled Uncalcified Information

38 ES 8/26/2025 Page 5 of 24

SOO-Core Fiber Expansion Mountain Home ID Controlled Uncalcified Information

SCOPE.

This SOO defines the requirement for the Contractor to Engineer, Furnish, Install and Test (EFI&T) 72 Strand (St), Single Mode (SM) Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) between the following Buildings Information Transfer Buildings (ITBs) at Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB) Idaho (ID).

ITB610 to ITB900.

ITB610 to ITB1363.

ITB610 to ITB1795.

ITB2215 to ITB510.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

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.

2.1.2 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.

2.1.2.1 Confined Space.

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

2.1.2.2 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. Notification shall be provided to 366CS/SCX 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.

2.1.2.3 Work Area(s).

At day’s end, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the workplace. Safety barriers shall be in place to protect unfinished work site at the end of the day. All open holes or trenches shall be completely enclosed by flexible orange construction safety fencing, or other safety barriers, at the end of the workday. 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. The contractor shall co-ordinate with the 366CS/SCX to ensure that any locking manhole covers are put back in place at the end of each workday.

2.1.2.4 Traffic control.

In the event base vehicular traffic is to be disrupted by trenching or horizontal directional boring, the Contractor shall notify the 366CS/SCX PM NLT 10 calendar days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions.

2.1.2.5 Airfield Driving.

Any person operating a motor vehicle inside the airfield fence on Mountain Home shall coordinate with airfield management to obtain the required training/certifications IAW local procedures.

2.1.3 Security Requirements.

2.1.3.1 General. Contractor personnel employed under this contract shall meet the requirements of all security requirements addressed in this PWS. The 366th FW Information Protection (IP) office will provide oversight as the Servicing Security Activity (SSA). Sponsoring Air Force organization will ensure Integrated Visitor Groups complete all necessary security training, i.e. Information, Physical Security and Anti-Terrorism. The contractor shall ensure requirements for obtaining Contractor personnel security clearances/background checks, protecting Government property, safeguarding protected information/materials, and shielding Government AISs and non-automated information systems are met. The Contractor shall also perform in accordance with the Compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). NOTE: Not all security requirements will apply to every contract. Please reference contract agreement to determine appropriate requirements.

2.1.3.2 Notification of Government Security Activity. Upon performance on the military installation, the contractor will notify the SSA and/or host unit security assistant (USA) 30 days prior to contractor operations. In the event the contract starts within 30 days, the contractor will need to notify the SSA within 72 hours of contract start. The contractor shall furnish the SSA/host USA at the performance location all required information (identifying information for personnel working the contract, contract information, etc.).

2.1.3.2.1 Security Agreement. If deemed as a long-term contract the contractor and sub-contractors shall enter into a security agreement with host base SSA, by reviewing and signing the local security procedures documentation. This agreement shall outline how the contractor integrates security requirements for contract operations with the AF to ensure effective and economical operation on the installation.

2.1.3.3 Listing of Employees. The contractor shall maintain a listing of all employees performing work under this contract. The list shall be validated and signed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and provided to the Contracting Officer (CO), SSA and host unit supervision. The contractor shall update the list when employees move positions, are replaced, or upon request. The Contract Manager (CM) will also provide visit notification identifying all integrated personnel regardless of clearance level. The list shall include the employees’ Names, Location of Performance, and Security Clearance.

2.1.3.3.1 Contractor Removal. The CO may direct the removal of a contractor employee from this contract for reasons of security or misconduct. All contractor personnel are subject to Security Forces jurisdiction and the authority of the installation commander while on USAF installations.

2.1.3.4 Contractor Integration. Contractor personnel will be integrated into individual host unit organizations as applicable to their respective functional position. The contractor will adhere to all wing and squadron level security policies and directives. Respective unit security assistants shall provide security administration, to include training and badging.

2.1.3.5 Security Support Provided by AF. Security support is provided by the AF to the contractor, including use of base destruction facilities, reproduction facilities, security badges, base visitor control, investigation of security incidents, base traffic regulations, the use of security forms and conducting inspections.

2.1.3.6 Off-Installation Security. In the event temporary work is required at locations other than Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), the contractor will ensure applicable security measures and processes are established with the governing SSA or government agency. Performance intended to exceed 90 days will require revision of the contract.

2.1.3.7 Pass and Identification Items. The Prime Contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees. Base identification badges will be furnished by the SSA and/or host USA for each contractor employee upon presentation of evidence of assignment. Other required badges will be furnished by the Government as necessary to complete task requirements.

2.1.3.8 Base Access. The Contractor shall provide a completed 366 SFS Form 30 for each employee requiring installation access to the Contracting Representative/Sponsor within five (5) business days following contract award. The Contracting Representative/Sponsor will complete the SF From 30 and forward to the Visitor Control Center (VCC), IAW current base access requirements, 14 days before base access is requested. Failure to meet the14 day deadline may result in delayed base access. NOTE: The SF From 30 must include the contract number.

2.1.3.8.1 The VCC will complete the required base access background checks as indicated on the SF From 30 and will notify the Contracting Representative/Sponsor of the status of the access requests. After the base access request is approved, the Contracting Representative/Sponsor shall notify the Contractor, who will notify their employees that they can obtain their installation access ID at the MHAFB VCC at Bldg. 6400.

2.1.3.8.2 The Contractor shall comply with DoD 5400.7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) Program, requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting and safeguarding For Official Use Only (FOUO) material.

2.1.3.8.3 Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances which they are aware of and may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, Contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.

2.1.3.8.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

2.1.3.9 Retrieving Identification Items. The Contractor shall retrieve all identification items from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires (e.g., terminated for cause, retirement, etc.) Additionally, the Contractor shall retrieve all identification items from employees ,or have the individuals surrender the identification media to the VCC, at termination of the contract. Personnel who still base access for other contracts must reapply for a new base access pass based on that contract.

2.1.3.10 Mutable Identification Items. IAW DoDM-5200.08V3_AFMAN31-101V3 and DoDM 1000.13V1, individuals holding more than one acceptable credential must use the credential most accurately depicting the capacity in which the individual is acting for the specific visit to the installation. The Contracting Representative/Sponsor must ensure all personal are briefed on this requirement.

2.1.3.10.1 Personnel (e.g., contractors) in possession of another acceptable credential (e.g., retired identification, family member identification, etc.) must complete an SF From 30 for issuance of a new contractor identification for specific period of the applicable contract.

2.1.3.10.2 Personnel not complying with this standard can be subject to administrative actions and could be barred from the installation.

2.1.3.11 Security Clearance/Background Check. When applicable all personnel performing on this PWS will have a security clearance/background check equivalent to the requirements listed in the contract. Personnel will complete the appropriate documentation (SF-85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions or SF-86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions) through National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) website. Documentation of a completed/adjudicated application is required prior to issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC).

2.1.3.12 Controlled/Restricted Areas. The Contractor shall implement local base procedures for entry to Air Force controlled/restricted areas where contractor personnel will work. The Contractor must request specific access to Restricted/Controlled Areas through the appropriate government representative at least 2 weeks prior to requiring access. The government representative will ensure access to Restricted/Controlled Areas is approved by owning agency and that any required training and Entry Authority Lists (EALs) are completed prior to contractor personnel entering the Restricted/Controlled Area. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all personnel accessing the Restricted/flightline Controlled Area meet all access requirements. The contractor will be provided a format for the EAL as needed. When applicable an AF Form 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate, must be completed and signed by the sponsoring agencies Security Manager before a Restricted Area Badge will be issued.

2.1.3.13 Controlled Unclassified Information. The contractor shall comply with DoDI 5200.48_DAFI16-1403, Controlled Unclassified Information, for identification, protection, and training requirements of CUI. The contractor shall be responsible for training their personnel and accomplishment of the out-processing procedures identified in DoDI 5200.48_DAFI16-1403. The contractor shall comply with DoDM 5400.07_AFMAN33-302, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, requirements. Unclassified DoD information not approved for public release on non-DoD Information Systems will be protected IAW DoDI 8582.01, Security of Non-DoD Information Systems Processing Unclassified Nonpublic DoD Information.

2.1.3.13.1 Foreign Disclosure. Due to the nature of the MHAFB mission, foreign integration and sensitivity of information and materials, the contractor will ensure all personnel are aware of and comply with foreign disclosure procedures. Release of CUI and Classified Military Information must be approved by the 366 FW Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO).

2.1.3.14 Operations Security (OPSEC). The contractor shall comply with 366 FW OPSEC requirements and countermeasures to protect critical information as defined in AFI 10-701, Operations Security. Contractors shall receive unit specific OPSEC briefing prior to the start of work. Briefing documentation must be completed by the respective unit OPSEC coordinator. The unit OPSEC personnel will provide guidance on protecting critical information, training materials and other instructions as needed. The contractor will comply with the 366 FW OPSEC Policy that imposes a 100% shred requirement of all government related paper products using NSA approved devices only.

2.1.3.15 Antiterrorism (AT). IAW DFARS 252.204-7004, Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors, and DoDI O-2000.16 Volume 1, DoD Antiterrorism Program Implementation: DoD Antiterrorism Standards, all contractor personnel who require routine physical access to MHAFB shall complete Level I AT Awareness Training within 30 days of requiring access and annually thereafter. Routine physical access is defined as any contractor issued a Common Access Card (CAC), any contractor having installation access for a year or more, any contractor requiring a security clearance, or any contractor requiring access to specific secure areas (e.g., SAPF, SCIF, etc.).

2.1.3.15.1 Level I AT training shall be complete through a DoD-sponsored/certified computer or web-based distance learning instruction, or under the instruction of a Level I AT Instructor. Contractor personnel can complete DoD Level I AT Training at https://jko.jten.mil/. If the Contractor has personnel who can’t access the DoD Level I AT Training site, they notify the COR to arrange access to the training site or to coordinate other Level I AT Training.

2.1.3.15.1.1 The prime contractor must maintain copies for all Certificates of Completion for AT Level I, and the appropriate Contracting Officer Representative will conduct checks, prior to initial installation access and annually thereafter, to ensure all personnel have completed the training.

2.1.3.15.2 All personnel, to include contractors, on MHAFB will comply with directed/implemented Force Protection Condition (FPCON) and/or AT measures, unless specifically exempted by the 366 FW Commander (CC). Contractor personnel will submit requests for exceptions to FP/AT Measures through the COR, who will submit the request to 366 FW Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) for submittal to 366 FW/CC.

2.1.3.15.2.1 During periods of increased threat or raised FPCONs, contractor access to the installation, or specific parts of the installation, may be limited or denied. The COR will, when possible, notify contractor personnel before the limitations/restrictions are implemented. Contractor personnel will coordinate with the COR regarding possible affects limited/restricted access will have on contract completion. Contractor personnel will coordinate with the COR on assignment of Mission Critical Contractor status as needed.

2.1.3.15.2.2 During periods of increased threat or raised FPCONs, personnel, to include contractors, may be required to be escorted while on MHAFB. When being escorted, personnel will always remain with their escort. If personnel become separated from their escort, they will remain where they are and notify the 366 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) at 208-828- 2256/2257/2258.

2.1.3.15.2.3 The Contractor shall include the DFARS 252.204-7004, Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors, clause as well as all other above identified AT items, in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for commercial items, when subcontractor performance requires routine physical access to MHAFB.

2.1.3.15.3 Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.

2.1.3.15.4 Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

2.1.3.15.4.1 Key Control/Access Badge Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/badges issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government.

2.1.3.15.4.2 Traffic Laws. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

2.1.3.15.4.3 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on DOD Installations.

2.1.3.15.4.3.1 Domestic Violence/Lautenberg Amendment. Contractor personnel who have duties in, have access to, or are otherwise involved in the storage, issue, disposition of, or transporting firearms or ammunition shall complete DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, annually. The DD Forms 2760 shall be maintained by the CM and be made available to the KO and COR office upon request. Any person who has been convicted of a crime of domestic violence is not eligible to perform these duties. All personnel have an affirmative, continuing obligation to inform their supervisors if they have, or later obtain, a qualifying conviction. Candidates selected to fill these positions certify they have not been convicted of a crime of domestic violence, or who is subject to a protective order for domestic violence prior to assuming the duties of the position. These activities are covered by 18 U.S.C. § 922.

2.1.4 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 should maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on Mountain Home. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that their subcontractors (if any) comply with these specifications.

2.1.5 Permits.

The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate, complete and process all permits required to complete the installation prior to any trenching, horizontal directional boring or modifications to a facility, maintenance hole (MH) or hand-hole (HH). For example:

· Digging permit, AF Form 103 shall be submitted through BCE 14 calendar days in advance of digging activities. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings and for ensuring AF Form 103 remains current.

· 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 (if requires), AF Form 332 shall be submitted through BCE 14 calendar days in advance of planned work.

· The Contractor shall trench, excavate, and mark and barricade open trenches IAW OSHA Standards.

All utility markings, flags, etc. shall be maintained by the contractor after the responsible work center/shop identifies/locates them and ensure that the AF Form 103 remains current. The contractor shall take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. If a utility is severed or damaged due to neglect or if attributed to the fault of the contractor, then the contractor shall repair and return the utility back to the same condition it was in prior to the damage.

2.1.6 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 Government Project Manager, and other base personnel as required. The Contractor shall provide an agenda NLT 1 working day prior to the scheduled meetings. The Contractor shall provide 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 to the attendees NLT 1 working day after each meeting.

2.1.7 Quality Assurance.

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

2.1.8 Contractor Personnel.

2.1.8.1 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.

2.1.8.2 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 for the duration of the project, up to and until final acceptance by the Government PM 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.

2.1.8.3 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.

2.1.8.4 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.

2.1.8.5 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 for Installation via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://www.sam.gov.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs from 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.

2.1.9 Warranty

The Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty or manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty, whichever is longer. The warranty shall be, at a minimum, IAW the standard or equivalent. This warranty shall include a one-year workmanship warranty. The warranty period shall start from the date of system and/or project acceptance. The Contractor shall provide written procedures and required information for warranty services at or prior to site acceptance.

2.1.10 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.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

The contractor shall EFI as below:

· Approximately 400 feet of Ductbank infrastructure.

· Approximately 1200 feet of Geotextile Fabric Innerduct.

· The contractor shall also EFI&T 72-St SM FOC as follows:

1. Install, terminate and test approximately 3300 feet between ITB610 to ITB900.

2. Install, terminate and test approximately 4200 feet between ITB610 to ITB1363.

3. Install, terminate and test approximately 3000 feet between ITB610 to ITB1795.

4. Install, terminate and test approximately 4000 feet from ITB2215 to ITB510.

The Contractor shall provide all Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) along with all the 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 telecommunication installation and testing commercial standard and base installation standards. All equipment, supplies, and materials provided shall be new and not refurbished.

The contractor will test all the new FOC and provide the result to 366CS/SCX.

2.1.11 Backboards. “Reserved”.

2.1.12 Equipment Cabinets. “Reserved.”

2.1.12.1 Grounding and Bonding

All new and existing racks/cabinets housing equipment for this project, as well as all ladder rack/and cable tray shall be bonded and grounded to the Equipotential Ground Plane IAW TIA-607-E. All Equipment racks and cabinet rails shall be Telecommunications style rails that are unpainted and have drilled and tapped mounting holes IAW DISN Implementation Standards, Ch. 2.7.20 to 2.7.26. Equipment cabinets shall be capable of containing any standard equipment shelves for communications equipment per the current revision of EIA/ECA-310. The Contractor shall test any new or extended ground at the cabinet/rack and at the new grounding/bonding points. The government reserves the right to test and validate newly installed grounds to ensure they meet compliance.

2.1.12.2 Bushings

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

2.1.13 Outside Plant Requirements.

2.1.13.1 Existing Maintenance Holes.

The Contractor shall be responsible for pumping out maintenance holes/handholes. Water from maintenance holes/handholes shall be pumped into the storm drain system unless it is not available; then it may be pumped out onto the surrounding ground, as long as there is no impact to roads, driveways, or vehicle traffic. Mud and debris shall be disposed of IAW base requirements. If Contractor comes across a manhole with contaminated water, the Contractor shall coordinate with the environmental office in Base CE.

2.1.13.2 Measurements.

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

2.1.13.3 Underground Utilities Markings.

The Contractor shall coordinate with base agencies to ensure markings are placed over existing base infrastructure prior to digging or horizontal directional boring and shall take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. The Contractor is responsible for repair of any damage caused during installation when the infrastructure is clearly marked. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings and for ensuring AF Form 103 (Dig Permit) remains current.

2.1.13.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes.

2.1.13.4.1 Fiber Optic Splices.

Intermediate cable splices shall be minimized and consist of fusion splices in a high quality re-enterable splice case. 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. 25 feet of coiled cable shall be provided on each cable entering and leaving a splice case in a MH or HH.

Only splice closures intended for underground applications shall be used in the underground system. The splice closure shall be suitable for pressure testing and shall have a rigid end plate to provide a seal against the cable sheath for applications at locations where the possibility of immersion exists. The underground closure shall be suitable for enclosing straight, butt splices, and branch splices in a protective housing. The Contractor shall use standard re-enterable splice closures. The closures shall have adequate strength to protect the splice and maintain cable shield electrical continuity in the below ground environment. All underground closures shall be stainless steel. All splices shall be encapsulated upon completion. The Government quality inspector shall have the opportunity to inspect the inside of the splice case before closure pressure testing and encapsulation is performed.

2.1.13.5 Splice Connectors.

All splicing shall be performed in accordance with RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Fiber Cable.

The Core Alignment fusion splice method shall be used for all splicing and terminations of fiber optic cable.

2.1.13.6 Labeling.

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install, and cables identified for re-use in accordance with TIA-606-D and as directed by the 366CS/SCX.

2.1.13.6.1 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:

· Fiber Optic Tags:

Line One: A = Armored Sheath (otherwise leave blank) 36 = Fiber Count. L = Loose Tube Buffer or (T) Tight Tube Buffer. 8.3 = Single Mode. F = Filled core (otherwise leave blank).

Lines Two, three and four: 241-100 = From-To Building numbers. 1-12 = Cable/strand Count.

2.1.13.6.2 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) Marking.

Each FODP shall be stenciled/marked with black ink or paint or adhesive backed decals in letters and numbers. 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 manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which ports on FODPs (pigtail modules) are counted, the Contractor shall provide designation labels/strips to identify the sequence in which they are counted. Each splice tray shall be marked to identify the fiber count contained in the splice tray. The marking shall identify the FODP by number (building number), cable number, and count.

FODP-B3

FO B3-B1038, 1-12

FO B3-B1400, 13-24

2.1.13.6.3 New Ducts.

New ducts shall be permanently labeled on the wall of each building/Maintenance Hole (MH)/Handhole (HH) indicating the connecting building/Maintenance hole/Handhole at the other end of the duct (for example, “To MH-306H”). The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.1.13.7 Cable Terminations.

2.1.13.7.1 Fiber Optic Terminations.

Newly installed fiber optic cables shall be terminated on new fiber optic distribution panels using fusion spliced pigtails with LC (per UFC 3-580) connectors or LC fusion splice direct connectors. Distribution panels shall be designed for rack mounting in 19-in (48 cm) racks or wall mounted as required. Panels shall be sized according to cable and method of termination.

2.1.13.7.2 Grounding and Bonding.

In the Equipment room/Mechanical room in which the cable is to be terminated, there is either a telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) or a telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB). If a grounding busbar doesn’t exist in the equipment room/mechanical room, then the Contractor shall provide it and bond it to the electrical service equipment (power) ground. The grounding conductor shall be tagged with a nonmetallic tag as close as practicable to the point of termination in a readable position. The information on the tag shall contain the following information “If this connector or wire is loose or must be removed, please call Base Communications Office” or some similar wording. Although it is not anticipated that any splicing will be required in a Maintenance hole, should there be some practical reason that a splice be made, the cable shield (armor) shall be bonded and continuous throughout the cable length. In addition, the splice case shall be bonded to the Maintenance hole bonding ribbon, if it exists. 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.

2.1.13.8 FOC Maintenance Loop.

The Contractor shall install a minimum of a 50-foot fiber optic cable maintenance loop at the first MH from the building, at each splice point MH location and at every third manhole. 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. The maintenance loop shall have a cable tag. The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.1.13.9 New Maintenance Holes (MH)/Hand-holes (HH). “Reserved”.

2.1.13.9.1 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports.

Cable racks shall be installed in maintenance holes and hand holes as required - this includes new and existing MHs/HHs. 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.

2.1.13.10 Underground Conduit System.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any required trenching and/or boring necessary to lay the duct system. Contractor is also responsible for backfilling ditch lines and compaction of fill materials with appropriate compaction tools. Provide a minimum of 12" cover of clean fill above the conduit. Backfill material shall be clean and free from all organic material, clay, marl or unstable materials, debris, lumps, or broken paving. No rocks or stones larger than 3 inches in diameter shall be allowed in backfill. Material for backfill may be material resulting from excavation, if it meets the above requirements. Directional drilling will be used for major road crossings. Otherwise, crossing of paved surfaces may be performed by pavement cuts and resurfacing with appropriate matching road material. This does not prevent the Contractor from using directional drilling if it is more cost effective. Ducts will be appropriately protected when placed under paved surfaces.

2.1.13.10.1 Composition.

The ducts shall be corrosion resistant and 4-inch inside diameter (I.D.) round or metric equivalent. The ducts shall be made of EPC-40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (Schedule 40) IAW NEMA TC-2. For unique situations the ducts shall be EPC-80-PVC (Schedule 80) IAW NEMA TC-2, high density polyethylene (HDPE) SDR 11.5, Galvanized Iron Pipe (GIP) or “thickwall” stainless steel. Schedule 80 PVC shall be limited to risers. High density polyethylene (HDPE) SDR 11.5 shall be used when directional boring is used. GIP or stainless steel shall be used under taxiways and runways. The ducts shall be appropriately labeled indicating the composition material. Ducts shall have a sleeve or bell end type coupling and shall be watertight when assembled. In addition, the Contractor shall adhere to any additional Host Base/site specific requirements.

2.1.13.10.2 Installation.

Installation of underground conduits/ducts shall be IAW RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 and RUS Bulletin 1753F-151. Ducts installed beneath roads, sidewalks, parking areas, other paved surfaces or areas to be paved, etc. shall be installed a minimum of 36" below grade. Ducts installed beneath roads and parking areas must be protected. It is understood that in some locations, especially at paved surface crossings, the Contractor may bore and substitute 4-inch I.D. HDPE conduit (Roll pipe, suitable for the application) for 4-inch PVC conduit. This substitution is acceptable. However, do not terminate the HDPE directly in a MH/HH but instead install 4-inch I.D. PVC stub out(s), a minimum of 5-10 feet out of the manhole and couple the HDPE to the PVC. Also, if HDPE is used, it shall be SIDR 11.5 so that the inside diameter of the HDPE will match the inside diameter of the PVC. All ducts did not install a crossroads, sidewalks, parking areas, or areas to be paved, etc. shall have a minimum of 36 inches ground cover, where possible. The Contractor shall provide other protective measures, concrete cap, etc., in those areas where the minimum ground cover cannot be achieved. Grading of ducts and drain slope of ducts shall be accomplished IAW BICSI “Outside Plant Design Reference Manual” (OSPDRM) and RUS Bulletin 1751F-643.

Note: After installing a new cable inside a new or existing conduit, the conduits shall be sealed to prevent moisture from entering the MHs. Any geotextile innerduct or corrugated/smooth wall innerduct must pull out from the conduit and secure to the MH/HH racks before sealing the conduit.

2.1.13.10.3 Bends and Sealing.

All bends between MHs/HHs shall be a minimum of ten times (10X) the diameter of the duct size (i.e, 4-inch duct = 40 inches) with the sum of bends in all directions not exceeding a total of 90 degrees where practical. Coordinate with 366CS/SCX if runs have bends that total more than 90 degrees is required. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter a MH/HH perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering. All ducts/inner-ducts entering MH/HH shall be sealed. Universal duct plugs or removable putty sealants may be used. Upon completion of conduit sections, a rigid test mandrel ¼” (6.4mm) smaller than the inside diameter of the conduit shall be pulled through two diagonally opposite ducts to ensure proper alignment. In addition, all ducts shall be cleared of loose materials such as concrete, mud, dirt, stones, etc.

2.1.13.10.4 Utility Separation.

When communications ducts cross either power duct or buried power cable, maintain a minimum separation of 3 inches of concrete or 12 inches of well-tamped earth between the two or 12 inches of well tamped earth when parallel; for pipes (e.g., gas, water, oil) maintain 6 inches when crossing or 12 inches when parallel.

2.1.13.10.5 Spacers and Tracer Wire.

Along the length of the duct run, if the ducts are installed by trenching, spacers shall be placed at five (5) foot intervals. At least one duct or roll pipe shall have tracer wire or be otherwise locatable from the surface. All new tracer wire installed for this project needs to have a wire nut and label installed at all wire ends, and those wire ends secured but not connected to grounds. The tracer wire shall be exposed; free from the conduit and capped (insulated). The tracer shall be secured and routed to the maintenance hole or hand-hole neck to a point where maintenance personnel may access the wire without having to enter the maintenance hole/hand-hole and tagged with a label so indicating it as a “Duct Tracer Wire to xxx – Do Not Remove (where xxx is the other end of the wire).” Tracer wires shall not be connected to any grounding system. Tracer wire should be pulled back from building entrances until they are underground to prevent lightning damage.

2.1.13.10.6 Warning Tape.

Cable warning tape shall be buried one (1) foot below the surface and shall follow the duct route. The tape shall be a minimum of three inches wide and orange in color with the appropriate warning message.

2.1.13.10.7 Entrance Conduits into Existing Maintenance Holes.

When new entrance conduits/ducts or sleeves are required, the Contractor shall bore and install the necessary holes and install the ducts or sleeves, if knockout doesn’t exist. Penetration shall not be in such a location through the wall as to block the use of existing ducts in the maintenance hole. New ducts will be a minimum of 18 inches from either the floor or ceiling of the maintenance hole if practical. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter the maintenance hole perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering and shall be installed flush with the interior wall of the maintenance hole. Ducts and openings around

2.1.13.10.8 Pull Boxes/NEMA 4 Enclosures. “Reserved”.

2.1.13.10.9 Excavation/Building Penetrations.

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

2.1.13.10.10 Conduit Protection.

The Contactor shall install the appropriate physical protection required [(concrete encasement, steel tube (casing)] for buried PVC conduits or HDPE Roll pipe, consistent with commonly accepted telecommunications industry practices relative to the task and to the environment in which they are installed and the loads (H-5, H-10, H-20, railroads, flight line, etc.) to which they are expected to be exposed. Type of protection may be dependent upon the specific application and shall be IAW applicable federal, state or local (Mountain Home Civil Engineering construction requirements) procedures. However, at a minimum, nonmetallic conduits shall be encased in concrete of minimum 3000 lb. /in2 compressive strength where vehicular traffic is above the pathway. The encasement shall be concrete of a wet type mix and shall be placed in such a manner as to ensure the concrete completely surrounds all conduits and no air voids are trapped in the mix a bend or sweep is placed in PVC nonmetallic duct bank between maintenance holes, the duct bank must be encased in concrete with a minimum compressive strength of 3000 pounds per square inch (psi).

2.1.13.10.11 Pull Tape.

All newly installed ducts left vacant shall be provided with a pull tape with a waterproof, corrosion resistant, pre-lubricated flat woven polyester pull tape with sequential footage markings, (1250 lb. pulling strength) for future cable installations. The pull tape shall extend into the maintenance holes/handholes and be secured to a cable rack or pulling iron, etc.

2.1.14 New 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 design and install Customer-Owned “Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure” in according with TIA-758-B. Each cable installation should be coordinated with the 366CS/SCX so that the impact on the building users is properly coordinated. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion.

See Project Sketches below for reference and estimated distances of existing and proposed infrastructure and cables routes. This is only a proposed solution. The Contractor is free to make any recommendations pertaining to the accomplishment of this requirement in their proposal.

The Contractor shall install underground outside plant infrastructure as described below.

2.1.14.1 Infrastructure Installation.

The contractor shall install the following new infrastructure. All new locations and distances are approximate. (See Project Sketches for additional information).

2.1.14.1.1 Manholes/Hand-holes. “Reserved”.

2.1.14.1.2 Duct Bank Infrastructure.

Furnish and install one (1), new 4-Inch Conduit as shown at the following table. Distances (Dist.) are approximate and shown in feet.

2.1.14.1.3 Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) Infrastructure. “Reserved.”

2.1.14.1.4 Geotextile Inner-duct (or Innerduct).

Install new 1-pack, 3”, 3-cell Geotextile Fabric (as known as Max-Cell or equivalent) Innerduct as shown at the table below. Each new 3-cell shall have a separate thread color, and one shall be detectable. Distances are approximate and shown in feet.

2.1.14.2 Fiber Optic Cable Installation

The Contractor shall install single mode (SM), loose buffer tube, water blocked, outside plant (OSP) cable suitable for underground applications. The intent is to install the cable in one continuous length, to the extent that it is practical. The cable shall meet RUS 7 CFR 1755.900 criteria; shall comply with industry standards with regard to manufacturers’ cable marking, jacket, rip cords, water blocking, fiber color coding, jacketing materials, etc. In addition, the fibers shall comply with industry standards with regard to mode field diameter, core cladding concentricity, attenuation, and dispersion characteristics at 1310 nm and 1550nm.

All fiber optic cables shall be installed in new or existing geotextile innerduct/ innerduct. Distances are approximate and shown in feet.

2.2.4.2.1 Install and terminate the Following 72-St SM Fiber Optic Cables (FOC).

1. Approximately 3,300 feet from ITB610 to ITB900. See the table below and Project Sketch(S) for the suggested cable route and additional information.

See the proposed route below (ITB610 To ITB900)

2. Approximately 4,200 feet from ITB610 to ITB1363. See the table below and Project Sketch(S) for the suggested cable route and additional information.

See the proposed route below (ITB610 TO ITB1363)

Note:

ITB1363: The new FOC will be coming inside the building through the outside Pull box.

3. Approximately 3,000 feet from ITB610 to EB1795. See the table below and Project Sketch(S) for the suggested cable route and additional information.

See the proposed route below (ITB610 TO ITB1795).