Attachment_1_-_SOW_Research_Network_Fiber_Upgrade.docx

Statement of Work

1.0 - Background The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Upper Colorado Basin Region, Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), is one of the largest area offices in Reclamation, reaching from the Alamosa area of southern Colorado through most of New Mexico and into west Texas. The AAO is responsible for planning, design, and construction of projects in the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) located in Alamogordo, NM.

BGNDRF was authorized by FY 2004 Energy & Water Appropriations (Sec 210 of PL 108-137) pursuant to the Water Desalination Act (PL 104-298) and explicitly permits up to 100% federal cost-share of facility design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation.

The Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) is a federal facility that operates under the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation). Established by an Act of Congress, the facility mission is to promote sustainable advanced water treatment research and technology development for inland brackish groundwater sources and, specifically, to conduct research for the development of cost-effective, robust desalination and alternative energy technologies that produce sustainable new supplies of water and power for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and environmental purposes.

The BGNDRF has a need to upgrade the existing research internet service to facilitate onsite research and other non-GSS network internet needs. The existing service uses DSL from a local internet service provider. This project will include running fiberoptic cables into the building and installing the necessary equipment inside the building to provide wired and wireless internet throughout the building and to the outdoor test pads.

2.0 - Scope

2.1 – Location and Hours of Operations Reclamation’s facility is located at 500 La Velle Road, Alamogordo, NM 88310.

Reclamation’s standard business hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM MST except federal holidays.

2.2 – Site Visit Reclamation plans to hold a site visit for prospective offerors on April 16, 2026 at 9 AM MST. Vendors are encouraged to be present to take measurements and view the site conditions.

Interested vendors should inform the contract specialist on this combined synopsis/solicitation if they plan to attend the site visit. Vendors will be shadowed at all times by a government employee or designated construction inspector.

2.3 – Period of Performance The Government anticipates the contract will be awarded May 8th, 2026. The anticipated contract dates will be finalized prior to award:

Base: May 8, 2026 – May 7, 2027 (installation complete within 60 days of award) Option Year 1: May 8, 2027 – May 7, 2028 Option Year 2: May 8, 2028 – May 7, 2029 Adjustments to the schedule will be considered if parts availability are an issue or weather will impact quality and safety during the project activities/tasks.

3.0 - Objectives The purpose is to facilitate and promote advanced water treatment research and technology development at the BGNDRF. There are a total of 10 research areas located inside and outside the building. When in use these 10 research areas will be used for data transfer and remote access and control of equipment onsite. WiFi is typically the preferred mode of internet access by BGNDRF clients, but occasionally wired ethernet is utilized using existing equipment. It is expected that a switch will need to be installed indoors for connection to the existing ethernet system. Also, at least one router will need to be installed for outdoor WiFi access and multiple routers inside the building. It is possible that additional ethernet cable will need to be installed indoors. Additionally, the approved vendor must have the ability to provide a static IP for BGNDRF clients with this need. The research network to provide during outreach events at the facility where 50-100 visitors are present with a need to connect to internet.

Fiberoptic internet supplies are available at the entrance to the facility and are owned by Tularosa Basin Communications and Century Link/Lumen. The BGNDRF has an existing network (non-GSS) that can be used for ethernet connections to test areas, client offices, and wireless access points. The server room’s power outlets are connected to a UPS system with battery backup.

The current internet service has not been fully functional for at least six months, even after replacing the modem and resetting wireless access points multiple times. The WiFi inside the building has not been working for at least six months and troubleshooting has not yielded a solution. The exterior WiFi does have isolated functionality (simple data transfer for one BGNDRF system is working), but is not able to handle the BGNDRF’s client’s needs in terms of bandwidth (speed does not support data transfers or remote access and monitoring) or availability of local technical support. This WiFi network, including the associated routers, switches, and other equipment are not supported by Government IT personnel, and the facility does not have adequate staffing to install, maintain, or troubleshoot equipment.

4.0 - Tasks

PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

Fiberoptic Line Installation

1. If the fiber line is not owned by the vendor, the vendor must verify connection is approved by fiberoptic owner prior to award.

1. Identify buried utilities in path of fiberoptic line installation

· Outside of the property line, the selected contractor must utilize local utility locator service to ensure work performed on this contract do not affect power, fiberoptic, phone, and City water/sewer/reuse pipelines are located on the eastern side of the property. Locations provided are information only; the contractor remains responsible for verification.

· Inside the property line, BGNDRF staff can assist by providing drawings of its buried infrastructure. If staffing availability permits and the vendor requests, BGNDRF can provide field location using its equipment. BGNDRF staff will require at least one week to perform work with at least one week’s notice. Contractor shall not rely solely on government-provided drawings and must verify all utility locations prior to excavation.

· There are several types of buried infrastructure on the southern side of the property including water, sanitary sewer, power, irrigation, and controls.

1. Install fiberoptic cable to demarcation inside server room

· Approximately 800 ft of fiberoptic line will need to be installed from one of the fiber connections owned by Tularosa Basin Communications and Century Link/Lumen located near La Velle Road to the server room in the main building.

· Contractor must make measurements and confirm demarcation point with the COR.

· Utilize industry standards for trenching for outdoor fiberoptic cable installation.

· If available, can use existing empty conduit to avoid wall penetrations. The contractor shall verify where empty conduit connects outside the building.

· If wall penetration is required, provide plan for review by CO/COR.

1. Install wireless access points inside building and outside the building.

· Contractor shall provide a wireless coverage plan for approval by the COR.

1. Pull network runs as needed for connection to wireless access points.

· Install network switch and associated equipment. Coordinate mounting location and rack requirement (if applicable) with COR.

· Provide labels on all ethernet connections. Labels can be installed using heat shrink or other methods. Font size shall be at least 10 pt font and suitable contrast for reading (e.g., black font on white background).

1. Prepare documentation and verify operation

· Provide PDF drawings showing installation locations and depths.

· Provide warranty period for equipment or terms of equipment lease.

· Provide O&M manuals.

· Provide all pictures from installation. The resolution shall be at least 8 mega pixel. Pictures should include Pre- and post installation and equipment installed

1. Provide monthly internet service and equipment purchase and lease options

· Provide information and typical response timeframe for technical support of system.

· Provide information on how internet outages are communicated.

· Monthly internet should provide necessary bandwidth for at least 10 regular users with up to 50-100 additional intermittent users. The government estimates that a 1G/1G system will be required for this usage. The government acknowledges that speed may decrease occasionally and that outages may also occur.

· Provide equipment on a lease or purchase option including unified security gateway, 24-port switch, access points (number determined by contractor), and other equipment as approved by the CO. If equipment is leased, provide the terms of the lease including, but not limited to replacement and repair responsibilities. For both options provide the make and model of the equipment.

5.0 - Submittals Submit the following for Government review or approval:

· Prepare in English.

· Measurement Units: US Customary Units.

· Label and file name must include contract number and title including Required Submittal Number (RSN).

· Provide a unique transmittal tracking number for each submittal.

· Manufacturer’s certifications shall be signed by an authorized representative.

· Review of submittals:

· Time required: The Government will require a minimum of 5 working days to review each submittal or resubmittal, unless otherwise specified.

· Excess Time: Should the Government require additional review time, the CO may extend the contract completion date to allow completion of work. Time extension will be to the extent that the excess review time caused delay to contract completion.

· Submit the following for Government approval or review.

· Submittal Types: A – Action requiring Government approval and I – Informational requires Government written receipt.

· Submit to COR one electronic (eMail) copy for review.

· Proposed date to mobilize.

· Proposed date for initial inspection and scope verification

· Proposed schedule of remaining activities

6.0 – Provided to Offeror

6.1 – Point of Contact The following key Government personnel are Contracting Officer: Kristen Ruiz Jimenez 555 Broadway Blvd., Suite 100 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102-2352 505-462-3669 kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative: Malynda Cappelle

6.2 – Government provided Utilities The Government will make electricity available for activities inside the building; the contractor will need to provide power for outside if needed. The facility restrooms will be made available for use by the Contractor.

If project work requires disconnection of any utilities such as electrical, water, HVAC equipment, etc., provide a minimum of 48-hour notice to the Government and whatever coordination is required by utility owners and the City of Alamogordo.

7.0 – Security and Safety This section describes the security and safety requirements for this Reclamation facility. The following sub-sections provide additional details for various considerations on this effort. The selected contractor will be shadowed at all times by a government employee or designated construction inspector.

7.1 - Safety Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply and incorporate into their safety and health programs/plans the following safety requirements:

· Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Part 1926 Construction.

· Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) which can be found at the following website: https://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html.

The contractor and its subcontractors (if applicable) shall promptly report all facts regarding accidents, near miss(es), emergencies, and/or mishaps involving Government property damage or injury to Government personnel and to cooperate in any resulting safety investigation.

The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer by one of the following methods: in person, by telephone, and/or by email within four hours of all incidents. Reclamation’s personnel will notify Reclamation’s Safety and Health office. The contractor shall immediately secure the incident area and any damaged property. If requested by Reclamation Safety and Health office, the Contractor shall submit all pertinent maintenance and training records for equipment or personnel involved in the safety incident(s). If the Government investigates the safety incident, the contractor and the subcontractors shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel with the investigation.

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