Attachment 1 - SOO -ITB 4705 to EB 4605_08 June 2020.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For

Fiber Optic Cable to Support Connectivity ITB 4705 to EB 4605 at Keesler AFB MS

08 Jun 2020

Prepared By

38 ES/ENII

4064 Hilltop Road Tinker AFB OK 73145-2713

Table of Contents Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Safety Requirements

2.1.1.1 Site Coordination

2.1.1.2 Confined Space

2.1.1.3 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation

2.1.1.4 Work Area (s)

2.1.1.5 Traffic Control

2.1.2 Security Requirements

2.1.2.1 Security Clearances

2.1.2.2 Operational Security

2.1.3 Environmental Management

2.1.4 Permits

2.1.5 Integrated Product Team (IPT)

2.1.6 Quality Assurance

2.1.7 Contractor Personnel

2.1.7.1 Project Management

2.1.7.2 Site Point of Contact (POC)

2.1.7.3 Personnel Requirements

2.1.7.4 Minimum Contractor Qualifications

2.1.8 Warranty

2.1.9 Manuals and Practices

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 Outside Plant Requirements

2.2.1.1 Existing Maintenance Holes

2.2.1.2 Measurements

2.2.1.3 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports

2.2.1.4 Labeling

2.2.1.4.1 Cable Tags

2.2.1.4.2 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) Marking

2.2.1.4.3 New Ducts

2.2.1.5 FOC Terminations

2.2.1.6 FOC Maintenance Loop

2.2.1.7 Outside Plant Installation

2.2.1.7.1 Conduit Systems and Inner-ducts Installation

2.2.1.7.1.1 Manhole/Handhole and Conduit System

2.2.1.7.1.2 Ductbank Infrastructure

2.2.1.7.1.3 Geo- textile Fabric Innerduct Installation

2.2.1.7.1.4 Composition

2.2.1.7.1.5 Installation

2.2.1.7.1.6 Paved Surface Crossings

2.2.1.7.1.7 Bends and Sealing

2.2.1.7.1.8 Entrance Conduits into Existing Maintenance holes

2.2.1.7.1.9 Pull Tape

2.2.1.7.1.10 Utility Separation

2.2.1.7.1.11 Tracer Wire

2.2.1.7.1.12 Grounding and Bonding

2.2.1.7.2 Closure for Underground Optical Fiber Cables. N/A

2.2.1.7.3 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP)

2.2.1.7.4 Fiber Optic Cable Installation

2.2.1.7.4.1 Between ITB 4705 and EB 4605

2.2.1.8 Testing

2.2.1.8.1 Fiber Optic Cable Tests

2.2.1.8.1.1 Optical Attenuation

2.2.1.8.1.2 Distance

2.2.2 Site Restoration/Debris Removal

2.2.3 Service Outages

2.2.4 Underground Utilities Markings

2.2.5 Identification/Marking

2.2.6 Installation Schedules

2.2.7 Weekly Status Reports

2.2.8 As-Built Drawings

2.2.9 As-Built Documentation in CVC

2.2.10 Installation Test Plan

2.2.11 Acceptance/Installation Test Report

2.2.12 Final Acceptance

2.2.13 Deliverable Summary

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

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 Acronyms

5.0 Sketch 1: Proposed Cable Routes

1.0 SCOPE.

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) defines the requirements for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install, and test (EFI&T) new 12 strand single mode (SM) fiber optic cable (FOC) from Information Transfer Building (ITB) 4705 to End Building (EB) 4605. The Contractor shall provide a statement of work as part of their proposal, all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in this SOO. All electronics equipment, supplies, and materials to be installed shall be new and not refurbished.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1.1 Safety 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 Keesler AFB (KAFB) MS are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own confined space program as outlined in local, state, federal (OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910-268) compliance standards. The Primary Contractor (Prime) is responsible for all sub- contractor confined space operations. The Contractor shall notify the KAFB Fire Department on-duty dispatch controller twenty four (24) hours prior to entering any maintenance hole, if emergency services assistance is desired.

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 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 Point of Contact (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. All open holes or trenches shall be completely enclosed by flexible orange construction safety fencing, or other safety barriers, at the end of the work 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. Under no circumstances will any equipment or materials be left unattended within the designated flight path/frangibility area of Keesler AFB flight line. On work sites outside the base perimeter, the Contractor shall coordinate with (and abide by the requirements of) the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies to ensure work areas are safe at day’s end.

2.1.1.5 Traffic Control.

In the event base vehicular traffic is to be disrupted by trenching or horizontal directional boring, the Contractor shall make appropriate notifications NLT 10 calendar days in advance to 81 CS/SCXP so that inform Base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions.

2.1.2 Security Requirements.

The Contractor shall process and provide a Site Visit Request Letter to 81 CS/SCXP within five calendar days after contract award. This spreadsheet shall identify the first and last names of the personnel who will be performing work under this SOO, company name, 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 will take place in secure areas where Contractor employees must be escorted at all times. The Contractor must coordinate access to secure areas at least five working days ahead of time. It is the Government's responsibility to provide escorts.

2.1.2.2 Operational Security.

Network infrastructure drawings (MHDS, MH/HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) are on the 81 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.

2.1.3 Environmental Management.

The Contractor shall comply with all 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 Contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on Keesler AFB MS. The Contractor shall ensure their Sub-contractors comply with these specifications.

2.1.4 Permits.

The Contractor shall complete and process all permits required to complete the installation prior to any trenching, or modifications to a facility, maintenance hole or hand hole; for example, a digging permit, (AF Form 103) and Base Civil Engineer Work Request (AF Form 332). AF Form 103 and AF Form 332 shall be submitted at IAW local procedures. All utility markings, flags, etc. shall be maintained by the contractor after the responsible work center/shop identifies/locates them. 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. The form(s)/permits shall be submitted within ten calendar days after award.

2.1.5 Integrated Product Team (IPT).

The Contractor shall chair a weekly IPT meeting that includes Contractor representatives, the Cyberspace Integrator-Base (CSI-B), the 81 CES, 81 CS/SCXP PM, and other base personnel as requested. 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 to the attendees.

2.1.6 Quality Assurance.

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan for the 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, in Word or PDF format) shall be submitted indicating progress/status and listing any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them.

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. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters.

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. The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring that sufficient personnel are assigned to this contract and that personnel are experienced and qualified to perform the tasks associated with this requirement. Additionally, the Government requires at least one experienced and technically certified Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) installer to be at on-site location.

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.

2.1.8 Warranty.

The Contractor shall provide a warranty that shall be, at a minimum, IAW the NETCENTS standard or equivalent. 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.

2.1.9 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 should be provided to 81 CS/SCXP PM.

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall EFI&T one 12 strand SM FOC from ITB 4705 to EB 4605 with associated fiber optic distribution panels (FODP) in ITB 4705 and EB 4605. In addition, to support the installation of the 12 strand SM FOC, the Contractor shall install one (1) new Hand Hole (HH) and approximately 325 feet of new 2-way duct bank and innerduct. The Contractor shall comply with the current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 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 Outside Plant Requirements.

2.2.1.1 Existing Maintenance Holes.

The Contractor shall design and install Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure in accordance with TIA-758-B. The cable installation shall be coordinated with the 81 CS/SCXP office at least 10 calendar days in advance, so that any impact on the building users is properly coordinated. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion. See Sketches – Drawings, for reference and estimated distances of existing and proposed infrastructure and cable 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 pump out water as required. Water shall be drained IAW BCE and base environmental requirements, (Coordinated through 81 CS/SCXP office).

2.2.1.2 Measurements.

Any distances provided in this SOO are approximations and should NOT be used for ordering materials (cable, innerduct, etc.) or determining duct lengths.

2.2.1.3 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports.

Cable racks shall be installed in handhole and maintenance holes as required. The cable hooks shall be secured using cable rack locking clips. All cables shall be supported using racking clips, cable racks, and cable hooks.

2.2.1.4 Labeling.

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install in accordance with (IAW) TIA- 606-B and as directed by 81 CS/SCXP.

2.2.1.4.1 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 MH/HH, put a tag on the cable, approximately 2 feet from each duct entrance, or on each side of the splice case, if one exists. If there is a slack loop in the cable in the MH/HH, put a tag on the loop. Information on the tag shall conform to the system used by local maintenance personnel to identify cables.

Example (fiber): 12L8.3F

FO 4705-4605, 1-12

First line: “12” stands for Fiber Count. “L” stands for Loose Tube Buffer or (“T”) for Tight Tube Buffer. “8.3” stands for Single Mode. “F” stands for Filled Core (otherwise leave blank).

Second line and following: “FO” stands for Fiber Optic cable. “4705-4605” stands for From Building Number 4705 - To Building Number 4605. “1 – 12” stands for Cable/Strand

2.2.1.4.2 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) Marking.

FODP shall be stenciled/marked with black ink or paint or adhesive backed decals in letters and numbers. 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: For example: FODP-4705

FO 4705, 1-12

2.2.1.4.3 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.

2.2.1.5 FOC Terminations.

Fiber optic cable termination will be SC connectors, with no splicing (Home Run installation), and no jumpers. The US color code shall be used when terminating the fiber optic cables.

2.2.1.6 FOC Maintenance Loop.

The Contractor shall install a minimum of a 25 foot fiber optic cable maintenance loop at every MH/HH location, starting/ending in the first maintenance hole outside each end building. All maintenance loops installed within maintenance holes must be 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.

2.2.1.7 Outside Plant Installation.

The Contractor shall design and install Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure IAW TIA-758. Each cable installation and cut-over shall be coordinated with the 81 CS/SCXP. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion. See Sketch 1 for reference and estimated distances of existing and proposed cables routes.

2.2.1.7.1 Conduit Systems and Inner-ducts Installation.

The Contractor shall install the following:

2.2.1.7.1.1 Manhole/Handhole and Conduit System.

Install one (1) 4’W x 4’L x 4’H (interior dimensions) handhole (to be designated as HH-30-1) and Lockable Manhole Cover at the approximate location shown on Sketch. Coordinate exact HH location with 81 CS/SCXP.

2.2.1.7.1.2 Ductbank Infrastructure.

Install 4” duct banks IAW the following Table

From Maintenance

Hole

To Maintenance

Hole

Quantity Size (inches)

Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Sketch Comment

MH-30 Proposed

HH-30-1

2 4 180 1 Bore the entire route

Proposed

HH-30-1

EB 4605 2 4 145 1 Bore the entire route and connect to existing NEMA Box outside B4605

2.2.1.7.1.3 Geo- textile Fabric Innerduct Installation.

Install Geo-textile fabric innerduct IAW the following Table

From Maintenance

Hole

To Maintenance

Hole

Quantity Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Sketch Comment

MH-28D MH-29 Three (3) 3”x 3 cell

35 1 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the existing 4” PVC conduit.

MH-30 Proposed HH- 30-1

Three (3) 3”x 3 cell

180 1 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4” PVC conduit.

Proposed HH- 30-1

Existing NEMA Box outside B4605

Three (3) 3”x 3 cell

145 1 (One shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4” PVC conduit.

2.2.1.7.1.4 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 or high density polyethylene (HDPE) SIDR 11.5; or EPC-80-PVC (Schedule 80) IAW NEMA TC-2; or high density polyethylene (HDPE) SDR 13.5. Schedule 80 PVC shall be limited to risers all above ground conduit. High density polyethylene (HDPE) shall be used when directional boring is used. The ducts shall be appropriately labeled indicating the material composition. Ducts shall have a sleeve or bell end type coupling, beveled and flush with the

MH/HH interior wall surface and shall be watertight when assembled. In addition, all new ducts and manholes shall be cleared of loose materials such as concrete, mud, dirt, stones, etc.

2.2.1.7.1.5 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.

It is understood that in some locations, especially at paved surface crossings, the Contractor may bore and substitute 4-inch I.D. HDPE conduit (Rollpipe, suitable for the application) for 4-inch PVC conduit. 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. HDPE shall not be placed directly into a MH.

The Contractor shall transition to PVC from HDPE prior to terminating conduit into these structures.

All ducts not installed across roads, 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. Drain slope of ducts shall be accomplished IAW BICSI Outside Plant Design.

Reference Manual (OSPDRM).”

2.2.1.7.1.6 Paved Surface Crossings.

The Contractor shall bore, or punch in order to cross paved surfaces. Paved surfaces may be asphalt, concrete, brick, or some type of paving stone. Paved surfaces include roads, driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. When horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is used, it shall be in compliance with commonly accepted telecommunications industry standards and practices relative to the installation, stabilization, and protection of conduits through a bore under a paved surface. The decision whether to trench (cut and patch) across a paved surfaces is at the discretion of the BCE and will be made on a case-by-case basis with coordination from 81 CS/SCXP office.

2.2.1.7.1.7 Bends and Sealing.

All bends between MHs 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 81 CS/SCXP if runs have bends that total more than 90 degrees is required. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter a maintenance hole perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering. All ducts/inner ducts entering maintenance holes must be sealed. Universal duct plugs or removable putty sealants may be used. Upon completion of conduit sections, a 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.

2.2.1.7.1.8 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 a knockout does not exist. Contractor bored holes shall be fitted with duct terminators to accept 4-inch I.D., schedule 40 (or schedule 80) conduit. Penetration shall not be in such a location through the wall as to block use of existing ducts in the maintenance hole. New ducts will be a minimum of 18 inches from either the maintenance hole floor or ceiling, if practical. In a MH with knockouts, ducts shall start at the bottom knockout, allowing for upward expansion in the MH. The minimum bending radius for entry conduit/ducts shall be no less than 10 times the inside diameter of the conduit. Ducts and openings around ducts shall be sealed to prevent moisture from entering the maintenance holes.

All duct entrances shall be flush/beveled or use terminator cap with the MH/HH interior wall surface.

2.2.1.7.1.9 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.

2.2.1.7.1.10 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, verify during boring procedures as head is passing over/under and when tracing conduit path.

2.2.1.7.1.11 Tracer Wire.

All new tracer wire installed, (To include Traceable Geotextile innerduct) 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 handhole neck to a point where maintenance personnel may access the wire without having to enter the maintenance hole/handhole, 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 shall be pulled back from building entrances until it is underground to prevent lightning damage.

2.2.1.7.1.12 Grounding and Bonding.

In the Equipment room/Mechanical room and NEMA enclosures in which the optical fiber cable is to be terminated, there is either a telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) or a telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB); if grounding busbar doesn’t exist in the equipment room/mechanical room, then the Contractor shall provide it and bonded to earth ground. The optical fiber cable shield (armor) shall be connected to the busbar using hardware and a grounding conductor (No. 6 AWG green insulated wire) suitable for the application. 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 HHs shall be provided by the Contractor.

Reference ANSI/TIA 607. Contractor provided ground rods will be installed outside HH/MH IAW ANSI/TIA 607. NOTE: The grounding should be grounded from the side not the bottom to keep water from entering through bottom.

2.2.1.7.2 Closure for Underground Optical Fiber Cables. N/A

2.2.1.7.3 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP).

The Contractor shall provide and install one (1) 12 port FODP (rack mount) in the ITB 4705 and one (1) 12 port FODP in the EB 4605. The locations of the FODPs will be provided at the walk-thru.

2.2.1.7.4 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. The cable shall be installed along the recommended the paragraphs below:

2.2.1.7.4.1 Between ITB 4705 and EB 4605.

The Contractor shall provide and install approximately 2700’ of new 12 strand SM FOC from ITB 4705 to EB 4605 via MH-135, MH-136, MH-28, MH-28A, MH-28B, MH-28C, MH-28D, MH-29, MH-30, and proposed New HH-30-1. Terminate new 12 strand FOC in new 12 port FODP in the ITB 4705 and in new 12 port FODP in the EB 4605. The Contractor shall utilize any existing vacant innerduct and/or flexible geotextile multiple cell innerduct in the maintenance holes along this route. Reference Sketch 1.

2.2.1.8 Testing.

The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct testing. The Contractor shall record all inspections and tests as they are accomplished and make all test sheets/results available for 81 CS/SCXP representative as tests are completed. The Contractor shall notify the 81 CS/SCXP at least 5 calendar days prior to any testing. All testing will be IAW accepted telecommunications industry standards for the type of test being conducted. The Contractor shall provide equipment generated test reports to the government within 10 calendar days of completing the testing, electronic format is acceptable. Contractor is required to locate/repair any testing irregularities if caused by the installation.

Any splicer’s errors detected shall be corrected in the splice in which they were made. It is assumed that the cable is delivered fault free from the manufacturer. No cable faults or splicer’s errors are allowed in the new cable. Contractor is required to locate and repair cable faults or splicer’s errors if caused by the installation.

2.2.1.8.1 Fiber Optic Cable Tests.

All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested IAW 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. Between FODPs, bi-directional testing at 1310 nm and 1550 nm is required. For incomplete circuits that end in manholes, only 1 way OTDR testing is required. The Contractor shall provide equipment generated documentation (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and Optical Power Meter) all test results in a “Test Report(s)” and submit to the Government, electronic format is acceptable. Hand written results can be viewed but will not be accepted as final results.

NOTE: Testing of the Fiber Optic Cables on the reel shall be provided to the 81 CS/SCXP prior to installation.

2.2.1.8.1.1 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 manufacturers test report/certification that was included with the reel.

2.2.1.8.1.2 Distance.

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

2.2.2 Site Restoration/Debris Removal.

The Contractor shall restore all disturbed grounds to the “as found” condition or better after installation. Common use areas shall be restored to their original condition.

All residual/excess materials from this project shall be offered to the government prior to other disposition options. 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, IAW federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Under no circumstances will the contractor stage or store boring residue (slurry) in slurry ponds or other containment areas on Keesler Air Force Base.

2.2.3 Service Outages.

The Contractor shall coordinate planned outages with the 81 CS/SCXP at least 10 calendar days in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled outage, (i.e. cutting or disabling any in-service cables or equipment.), Contractor-caused, interruptions of communications capabilities that are properly identified shall be restored to their original working condition prior to the interruption.

2.2.4 Underground Utilities Markings.

The Contractor shall coordinate with base agencies to ensure markings are placed over existing base infrastructure prior to digging or directional drilling and will take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. In the event the Contractor cuts or otherwise damages any buried utilities or base infrastructure, then Contractor shall immediately notify the 81 CS/SCXP PM and BOS (PAE) and 81 CONS Contracting Officer. 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. Dig permits must be renewed every 14 calendar days if construction is to continue past the originally approved 14 day period.

2.2.5 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.

2.2.6 Installation Schedules.

The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule using the AF Form 3064 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. The contractor shall submit a proposed schedule before work begins.

2.2.7 Weekly Status Reports.

The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Status Report, (Soft copy), and distribute to IPT members. 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. The Status Report, IPT meeting agenda and QA report may be combined as long as the resulting report contains all the required elements and contains sufficient detail to serve as project record.

2.2.8 As-Built Drawings.

The Contractor shall submit red line drawings showing the “as-built” configuration in Visio or PDF format. The base communications squadron will provide baseline drawings. The Contractor shall provide As-Built Rack Elevation, Inside Cable Plant and Outside Cable Plant drawings to 81 CS/SCXP.

2.2.9 As-Built Documentation in CVC

The Contractor shall record geospatial data and provide as-built documentation (shape files) of all new installed hand hole system 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. All GPS coordinates shall have +/- 3 feet accuracy for all readings. The government is responsible for providing the Contractor with a copy of the installation’s most current GeoBase Common Installation Picture (CIP), and current CVC drawings of the areas of interest. The government will review the shape files in CVC and transcribe the information to the CVC system. Provide geospatial data as Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Shape files upon project completion.

2.2.10 Installation Test Plan.

The Contractor shall provide a test plan, (Soft Copy), before work begins, 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. The Contractor shall perform testing and inspections of all systems solutions to ensure the technical adequacy and accuracy of all work, including reports and other documents required in support of that work. The Contractor shall conduct on-site testing IAW Original Equipment Manufacturer’s installation manuals, practices and the appropriate vendor’s test procedures. The Contractor shall participate with the Government in testing the complete communications system. 81 CS/SCOI will require draft copy of the cutover plan and test plan in 10 calendar days after contract award.

2.2.11 Acceptance/Installation Test Report.

The Contractor shall provide an installation test report, (Soft Copy), of the results of the testing accomplished under the installation test plan. The Test Report(s) shall be provided 81 CS/SCXP no later than 10 calendar days after test(s) have been completed.

2.2.12 Final Acceptance.

The Contractor shall schedule a final project walk-through with the Base POC. This should be scheduled 10 calendar days prior to acceptance.

2.2.13 Deliverable Summary.

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 (i.e. Microsoft, Visio, and Adobe PDF) tools/versions as accepted by the 81 CS/SCXP section.

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.

3.1 Period of Performance.

The period of performance for the project shall be 120 days from notice to proceed and adjusted based on the proposed schedule and actual contract award date.

3.2 Place of Performance.

The place of performance is Keesler AFB MS.

3.3 Hours of Operation.

The Contractor shall routinely work during normal duty hours of the site. However, mission requirements may necessitate approximately 15% of the 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 Base POC at least 10 calendar days in advance.

3.4 Holidays/Down Days.

The Contractor shall not perform under this contract on federal holidays or site-unique down-days unless expressly authorized by the Contracting Officer 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.

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 TIA-606-B - Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure TIA-568-C.0 - Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises TIA-568-C.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard TIA-568-C.2 - Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standard TIA-568-C.3 - Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard TIA 942 - Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers 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-526-14-B Optical Power Loss Measurement of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant TIA-569-C - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces TIA-570-C –Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard TIA-598-C - Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding TIA-758-B Customer-owned Outside Plant Telecommunication Infrastructure Standard RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 - Underground Plant Design 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

4.2 Appendix B. List of Acronyms

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AFM Airfield Management (BaseOPS) Approx. Approximately ATC Air Traffic Control Tower ATCALS Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems BCE Base Civil Engineering CDRL Contract Deliverable CFE Contractor-Furnished Equipment CFP Contractor-Furnished Property CIP Common Installation Picture CIPS Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System CMA Controlled Movement Area CMHDS Communications Maintenance Hole Duct System CO Contracting Officer Comm. Communications CS Communications Squadron CSI-B Cyberspace Integrator-Base CVC CIPS Visualization Component EFI&T Engineer, Furnish, Install and Test FOC Fiber Optic Cable FODP Fiber Optic Distribution Panels FOUO For Official Use Only FY Fiscal Year HDPE High Density Polyethylene HH Hand Hole IAW In Accordance With ID Inside Diameter ILS Instrument Landing System IPT Integrated Process Team LMR Land Mobile Radio MH Maintenance Hole MHDS Maintenance Hole Duct System NLT No Later Than OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OPSEC Operational Security OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration OSP Outside Plant OSS Operations Support Squadron OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer PDF Portable Document Format PM Project Manager POC Point Of Contact Prime Prime Contractor PSI Pounds per Square Inch PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

QAE Quality Assurance Evaluator QCM Quality Control Manager Qty Quantity RUS Rural Utilities Service Bulletin SCOW Supply Chain Operations Wing SCXP Scheduler Planner SM Single Mode SOO Statement of Objectives Sub Sub-Contractor TIA Telecommunications Industry Association TMGB Telecommunication Main Ground Bus-Bar TRD Technical Requirements Document

5.0 Sketch 1: Proposed Cable Routes

5.0 Sketch 1: Proposed Cable Routes