Attachment 2-SOO FOC to B1120 B1114 B1130.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For

Fiber Optic Cables from HH-0317 to B1114, B1120 and B1130

Columbus AFB MS

28 June 2022

Prepared By

38 ES/ENII

4064 Hilltop Road

Tinker AFB OK 73145-2713

SOO - Fiber Optic Cables from HH-0317 to B1114, B1120 and B1130 at Columbus AFB MS

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1. SCOPE.

This SOO defines the requirement for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install and test (EFI&T) Single Mode (SM) Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) to support connectivity from HH-0317 to B1114, B1120, and B1130 at Columbus AFB MS.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1.1 Safety Requirements.

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

2.1.2 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 Columbus AFB MS are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in AFMAN 91-203. All confined space operations must be coordinated with the Base Safety Office prior to start of work. The primary Contractor is responsible for all Sub-contractor confined space operations.

2.1.2.2 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 the 14 CS/SXCP 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 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. The contractor shall co-ordinate with the 14 CS/SXCP 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 14 CS/SXCP PM NLT 10 calendar days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions.

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2.1.3 Security Requirements.

The Contractor shall process and provide a Site Visit Request Letter to 14 CS/SXCP within 5 calendar days after contract award. This letter shall identify the names (as shown on the driver’s license), driver’s license numbers and state of issue, and birth date of the personnel who will be performing work under this SOO. 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.

2.1.3.1 Security Clearances.

Stated work and associated products shall be performed at the UNCLASSIFIED level. However, some of this work may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees must be escorted at all times.

The Contractor must coordinate access to secure areas at least five (5) calendar days ahead of time. It is the Government’s responsibility to provide escorts.

2.1.3.2 Operational Security (OPSEC).

Network infrastructure drawings (MHDS, MH/HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) are on the 14 CS/SXCP 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 “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” and ensuring limited distribution of documents and schematics/drawings to only those individuals with a valid need to know. IAW AFI 10-701, OPSEC Considerations, the contractor shall follow the OPSEC guidance/plan (AFI10-701) to ensure the protection of CUI data either furnished by the government or produced by the contractor.

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

2.1.5 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; call Mississippi 811 at least five (5) working days before excavation and request marking of all utilities in the areas where excavation will occur. 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.

2.1.6 Integrated Process Team (IPT).

The Contractor shall chair a monthly/or as needed (depending on the weekly report; see para 2.1.7) an 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

Page | 4 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 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 delivered/submitted to the Government Project Manager by COB Monday, 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 SAM replaces the previous ECMRA application that was hosted on https://www.ecmra.mil. See https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ecmra_splash/

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

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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 NETCENTS 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.

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall EFI&T one each 12 strand SM FOC from HH-0317 to each B1114, B1120 and B1130. In addition, two (2) new Hand Holes (HHs), one (1) new Precast Polymer Concrete Pull Box Standard Open Bottom, and new 1-way duct bank and innerduct are installed.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in this SOO. The Contractor shall comply with the current TIA 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 be responsible for pumping out maintenance holes/handholes. Water from maintenance holes/handholes shall be drain onto grass when possible to act as a natural filter; 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.

2.2.1.2 Measurements.

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

2.2.1.3 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. Call Mississippi 811 in advance of digging activities. Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings.

2.2.1.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes.

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

Page | 6 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. A coil of 25 feet of cable shall be provided on each cable entering and leaving a splice case in a MH or HH.

2.2.1.5 Splice Connectors.

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

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install and cables identified for re-use in accordance with TIA-606-B and as directed by the 14 CS/SXCP.

2.2.1.5.1 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 1 foot 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:

Example (Fiber Optic Tag): A48L8.3F

FO 900-1120, 1-12+

FO 900-1130, 13-24+

FO 900-1114, 25-36+

Line One: A = Armored Sheath (otherwise leave blank) 48 = Fiber Count. L = Loose Tube Buffer or

(T) Tight Tube Buffer. 8.3 = Single Mode. F = Filled core (otherwise leave blank).

Lines Two: 900-1120 = From-To Building numbers. 1-12 = Cable/strand Count

Lines Three: 900-1130 = From-To Building numbers. 13-24 = Cable/strand Count.

Lines Four: 900-1114 = From-To Building numbers. 25-36 = Cable/strand Count.

NOTE: The existing 48sSM FOC from B900 into HH0317 has existing splice closure with (1) 12s to B1100 (37-48) and a 36s FOC direct buried toward B1120. This 36s FOC is to be removed and the (3) new 12 strand cables are to be spliced in its place. The 12s FOC to B1100 (37-48) must not be disturbed.

2.2.1.5.2 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.

Example (FODP Tag): FODP-1120, 1-12+

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FODP-1130, 13-24+

FODP-1114, 25-36+

2.2.1.5.3 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.

2.2.1.6 Fiber Optic Terminations.

Fiber optic cable termination will be SC (UPC) connectors, with no splicing (home run installation), and no jumpers.

2.2.1.7 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.

2.2.1.8 FOC Maintenance Loop.

Minimum of 50 feet of fiber optic cable at every third MH/HH location, starting/ending in the first maintenance hole outside each end building (i.e. the first maintenance hole outside of each building will contain a 50 feet maintenance loop). 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.

2.2.1.9 New Maintenance Holes/Hand holes.

Maintenance holes and Hand Holes installed under this Task Order shall have an American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) rating of H-20. Unless otherwise stated, HHs shall have a minimum interior dimension of or 4’W x 4’L x 4’H (Width, Length, and Height). New hand-holes shall have a self-latching torsion assisted full-opening diamond plate stainless steel 2-piece lid. MHs/HHs shall be furnished with cable rack hardware, pulling irons, a sump, water resistance gaskets, bonding ribbon and a grounding system; predrilled duct entry holes [sealed with knockouts configured for splayed entry in the end walls)] with duct terminators to accept 4-inch I.D. schedule 40 conduit. It is understood that some MHs/HHs are precast with bonding ribbons or some similar connection, to the manhole rebar and therefore do not require a ground rod. This method of grounding in lieu of a ground rod is satisfactory just as long as the achieved impedance to

Page | 8 ground is twenty five (25) ohms or less. MHs/HHs shall be of concrete construction and meet the requirements of TIA -758B, paragraphs 5.2.1 and/or 5.2.2. Polymer concrete (i.e., Quazite) construction is NOT authorized.

Prefabricated MHs/HHs are preferred. MH/HH shall be installed so that they are reasonably level on a gravel bed of 6 inches to allow drainage of water from the walls. The gravel bed should extend 8 inches to 12 inches beyond the outer edges of the MH/HH. MH/HH covers shall be labeled with 1/8” raised letters stating “COMMUNICATIONS”.

2.2.1.10 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.

2.2.1.11 Excavation/Building Penetrations.

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

2.2.1.12 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.

2.2.1.12.1 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.

2.2.1.12.2 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 shall 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

Page | 9 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 30 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.

2.2.1.12.3 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 14 CS/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.

2.2.1.12.4 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.

2.2.1.12.5 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 shall be pulled back from building entrances until it is underground to prevent lightning damage.

NOTE: Spacers are not required on this project. If FOC uses amour sheath, tracer wire is not required.

2.2.1.12.6 Warning Tape.

Cable warning tape shall be buried eight (8) inches 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.

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2.2.1.12.7 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 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 ducts shall be sealed to prevent moisture from entering the maintenance holes.

2.2.1.12.8 N/A.

2.2.1.12.9 Pull Tape.

All newly installed ducts 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.

2.2.2 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 shall be coordinated with the 14 CS/SXCP so that the impact on the building users is properly coordinated. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion.

See Project Sketch 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.

2.2.2.1 Infrastructure Installation.

The contractor shall install the following new infrastructure. All new locations and distances are approximate. (See Project Sketch).

2.2.2.1.1 New 4” LB Type Building Entrance.

The Contractor shall install one 4” LB Type or Equivalent for new conduit entrance to B1114. The location of LB Type shall be provided during walk-thru. The entry enclosure and riser conduits shall be painted to match the color of the building exterior in the area where it is mounted. Coordinate with 14 CS/SCXP for details.

2.2.2.1.2 New Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP)

The Contractor shall install one each 12-port FODP at the locations below. Coordinate with 14 CS/SXCP for details.

In B1114: 12-port FODP in the existing cabinet In B1120: 12-port FODP in the existing cabinet In B1130: 12-port FODP in the existing cabinet

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2.2.2.1.3 New Precast Polymer Concrete Pull Box, Standard Open Bottom

The Contractor shall install a new Precast Polymer Concrete Pull Box, Standard Open Bottom (2’W x 3’L x 2’H) to replace the existing PB1130B. Coordinate with 14 CS/SCP for final concrete pull box placement and numbering scheme.

2.2.2.1.4 New Hand holes.

The Contractor shall install two 4’W x 4’L x 4’H (interior dimension) handholes (to be designated as HH-0318A and HH-0318B). The approximate locations are shown on the project sketch. Coordinate with 14 CS/SCXP for final hand holes placement and numbering scheme.

2.2.2.1.5 Duct bank Infrastructure. Reference Project Sketch

From To Quantity Size (Inch)

Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Notes

HH-0318 New HH- 0318A

1 4 200 Trenching

New HH- 0318A

B1120 1 4 85 Trenching and connect to existing stub-out from outside B1120

New HH- 0318A

New HH- 0318B

1 4 380 Trenching

New HH- 0318B

B1114 1 4 140 *Trenching approximate 130’ and road cut approximate 10’

* Connect to new 4” LB Type outside B1114

New HH- 0318B

MH-0411 1 4 210 Trenching

MH-0411 New Pull Box

PB1130B

1 4 175 Trenching

2.2.2.1.6 Geotextile Inner-duct (or Innerduct). Reference Project Sketch Each three cell shall have a separate thread color and one of the three cell must be detectable.

From To Quantity Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Notes

HH-0317 HH-0318 2 860 In existing conduit

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HH-0318 New HH-0318A 2 200 In new conduit

New HH-0318A B1120 1 85 In new conduit

New HH-0318A New HH-0318B 2 380 In new conduit

New HH-0318B B1114 1 140 In new conduit

New HH-0318B MH-0411 2 210 In new conduit

MH-0411 New Pull Box PB1130 1 175 In new conduit

2.2.2.2 Fiber Optic Cable Installation.

The Contractor shall install single mode (SM), loose buffer tube, water blocked, outside plant (OSP) fiber optic cable (FOC) 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 FOC 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.

2.2.2.2.1 From HH-0317 to B1120.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1300’ (Included Maintenance Loop) of 12 strand SM FOC from HH-0317 to B1120. Terminate 12 strand SM FOC in the new 12-port FODP in B1120.

Reference Project Sketch.

From To Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Notes

HH-0317 HH-0318 860 Inside new Maxcell

HH-0318 New HH-0318A 200 Inside new Maxcell

New HH-0318A B1120 85 Inside new Maxcell

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2.2.2.2.2 From HH-0317 to B1114

The Contractor shall install approximately 1700’ (Included Maintenance Loop) of 12 strand SM FOC from HH-0317 to B1114. Terminate 12 strand SM FOC in the new 12-port FODP in B1114.

Reference Project Sketch.

From To Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Notes

HH-0317 HH-0318 860 Inside new Maxcell

HH-0318 New HH-0318A 200 Inside new Maxcell

New HH-0318A New HH-0318B 380 Inside new Maxcell

New HH-0318B B1114 140 Inside new Maxcell

2.2.2.2.3 From HH-0318 to B1130

The Contractor shall install approximately 2100’ (Included Maintenance Loop) of 12 strand SM FOC from HH-0317 to B1130. Terminate 12 strand SM FOC in the new 12-port FODP in B1130.

Reference Project Sketch.

From To Approx.

Distance

(Feet)

Notes

HH-0317 HH-0318 860 Inside new Maxcell

HH-0318 New HH-0318A 200 Inside new Maxcell

New HH-0318A New HH-0318B 380 Inside new Maxcell

New HH-0318B MH-0411 210 Inside new Maxcell

MH-0411 New Pull Box PB1130B 175 Inside new Maxcell

New Pull Box PB1130B B1130 50 Inside new Maxcell

2.2.2.2.4 SPLICE. In HH-0317: The Contractor shall splice the following three (3) each, 12 strand SM FOC into existing 48 strand SM FOC feeder cable by providing a new Splice case

One each 12 strand SM FOC going to B1114 One each 12 strand SM FOC going to B1120 One each 12 strand SM FOC going to B1130

NOTE: The existing 48sSM FOC from B900 into HH0317 has existing splice closure with (1) 12s to B1100 (37-48) and a 36s FOC direct buried toward B1120. This 36s FOC is to be removed and the (3) new 12 strand cables are to be spliced in its place. The 12s FOC to B1100 (37-48) must not be disturbed.

2.2.3 Project Residue.

All residue from this project shall be disposed of off base and in accordance with Federal, State, local and base environmental laws and regulations. All residue produced by horizontal directional boring operations (i.e., slurry) shall be disposed of off base on the same day the residue is produced, at an

Page | 14 appropriate disposal facility at the contractor’s expense, IAW federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Under no circumstances will the contractor stage or store boring residue in slurry ponds or other containment areas on Columbus AFB MS.

2.2.4 Site Restoration.

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

2.2.5 Service Outages.

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

2.2.6 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

If required by Base Civil Engineer (BCE), the Contractor shall obtain approvals for NPDES at State and/or Federal level [in some locations this may be called the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]. The storm water/environmental plan is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Base Civil Engineering/CEV will review and advise to ensure minimum standards and storm water controls/BMPs are in place to ensure compliance; this is a compulsory item in the SOO and contract.

The Contractor shall implement storm water controls/BMPs to ensure sediment, as a result of storm water runoff, does not enter storm drainage channels and/or inlets.

The Contractor shall conduct an initial meeting within 10 days of the Contractor site survey with the base environmental office to identify NPDES preparations and/or the storm water/environmental plan.

The Contractor shall review the NPDES requirements applicable to the base; develop a plan to comply with the NPDES; obtain approval of the NPDES plan from all appropriate government agencies; and comply with any other applicable state requirements for construction.

2.2.7 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.

2.2.8 Installation Schedules.

The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule that denotes project activities to include time-phased start and completion dates for the project and sub-projects associated with the installation of the components and system. All submissions shall be delivered electronically in MS Office-compatible format NLT 10 business days after contract award and as significant schedule changes occur to be determined by the IPT.

2.2.9 Weekly Status Reports.

The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Status Report and distribute to the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the System Engineer(s), the Government Project Manager, and other base personnel as required. The purpose of the report is to inform IPT members of project progress, problems being

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2.2.10 Drawings.

2.2.10.1 As-Built Drawings.

The 14 CS/SXCP shall supply existing system drawings, and the Contractor shall provide updated drawings in Visio for building and rack elevation; Visio and .pdf for OSP. These drawings shall depict the entire pathway and details of the installation, including but not limited to: labeling, cables, innerducts and maintenance holes/handholes, conduits, maintenance loops, distances, bores, trenches, building entrances. Detailed butterfly drawings will also be required. If the existing cable diagram or butterfly drawings are not available; the contractor shall create the missing cable diagram/ butterfly drawings to include all the components used in this project. The Contractor shall record/deliver geospatial data of new outside plant distribution system.

2.2.10.2 Butterfly Drawings.

The Contractor shall record and submit butterfly, cable path and building penetration drawing information for all new installations including butterfly drawings for all maintenance holes and pull boxes that contain new or reused FOC. Drawings shall record the path and arrangement of new and reused fiber optic cables, splices, and the arrangement duct banks, ducts, inner-duct and shall show maintenance hole orientation with respect to geodetic north. Drawings shall be submitted in an easily read electronic format such as pdf. Scanned data sheets or legible sketches are acceptable.

2.2.10.3 Geospatial Deliverables.

The Contractor shall collect and record geospatial data and provide as-built documentation (shape files) of all new installed maintenance hole/duct system components and new cable components (including metadata) compatible with the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) Visualization Component (CVC) drawing system. Data points shall be recorded at the center of each manhole/hand-hole lid and at intervals not to exceed 25 feet along cable routes. Sufficient data points shall be recorded to capture any change in direction along the route. All GPS coordinates shall have +/- 3 feet accuracy for all readings. The government will review the shape files and transcribe the information to the CVC system. Provide geospatial data via CD as Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Shape files. Shape files shall be delivered within 30 days of project completion.

2.2.11 Test and Acceptance/Installation Test Plan.

The Contractor shall provide a test plan as to how the system shall be pre-tested, in-progress-tested and post-tested. Draft Cut-over Test Plan shall be submitted NLT 10 calendar days after contract award.

Government comments will be provided after review of the draft. A final plan will be submitted 30 calendar days before the actual cut-over date. The Contractor shall test the system to demonstrate to the Government quality assurance representative 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. These tests shall be accomplished prior to the system being placed into service.

2.2.11.1 Testing.

The Contractor shall conduct on-site testing IAW OEM’s installation manuals, practices and the appropriate vendor’s test procedures. The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct all required testing. During any testing phase, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the contractor performed inspections and tests to assure solutions conform to prescribed requirements. The Contractor shall provide on-site support during the acceptance testing. The

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Contractor shall participate with the Government in testing the complete communications system.

When any system, subsystem, component or requirement test fails to meet the requirements of the test, Government acceptance and payment will be withheld until such time as the cause of the failure is corrected to the Government’s satisfaction. After appropriate corrective action has been taken, all tests including those previously completed, related to the failed test and the corrective action shall be repeated and successfully completed prior to Government acceptance.

2.2.11.1.1 Fiber Optic Tests.

All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested in accordance with TIA 526-7, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant, or equivalent. As a minimum, the following tests shall be performed. Both Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and Optical Power Meter tests will be used for all end-to-end circuits. Between FODPs, bi-directional testing at 1310 nm and 1550 nm is required. For incomplete circuits that end in Maintenance Holes, only one way OTDR testing is required. NOTE: Test result from the testing of the Fiber Optic Cables on the reel shall be provided to the 14 CS/SCXP prior to installation.

2.2.11.1.1.1 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 the specified parameters.

2.2.11.1.1.2 Distance.

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

2.2.12 Acceptance/Installation Test Report.

The Contractor shall provide an installation test report of the results of the testing accomplished under the installation test plan NLT 10 business days after Government Witness Testing is complete.

2.2.13 Final Acceptance IAW AFTO “747 Cyberspace Infrastructure System Acceptance”.

The Contractor shall schedule a final project walk-through with the Base POC, including Quality Assurance Officer and Subject Matter Expert. The walk-through should be scheduled 5 calendar days prior to acceptance. The contractor shall route the AFTO 747 after the base has signed the test report and the walk-through has been completed.

2.2.14 Deliverable Summary.

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

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.

3.1 Period of Performance.

The period of performance for the project shall be one (1) year post contract award date.

3.2 Place of Performance.

The place of performance is Columbus AFB MS.

3.3 Hours of Operation.

The Contractor shall routinely work during normal duty hours of the site. However, mission requirements may necessitate work outside normal hours (nights and/or weekends), especially if

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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 CO and coordinated with the base POC.

3.5 Base Support.

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

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4.0 APPENDICES.

4.1 Appendix A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS.

The following list is not all-exclusive. The Contractor shall comply with applicable commercial code and standards

AFMAN 91-203 – Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910-268 – Telecommunications

NEMA TC 2- Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and Conduit

TIA-606-C Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure

TIA-568-E Commercial Building Telecommunications (568C.1, 568C.2, 568C.3) Cabling Standard

TIA-607-D Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

TIA-526-7- Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant

TIA-569-E - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

TIA-570-D –Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

TIA-758B Customer-owned Outside Plant Telecommunication Infrastructure Standard

BICSI TDM Manual - Building Industries Consulting Services International Telecommunications Distribution Methods (TDM) Manual

BICSI – Outside Plan Design Reference Manual

RUS Bulletin 345-65 (PE-33) – Specification for Shield Bonding Connectors

RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable

RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 - Underground Plant Design

RUS Bulletin 1751F-644 - Underground Plant Construction Telecommunications Engineering Shield Continuity and Construction Manual (TE&CM) 451.2

RUS Bulletin 1751F-801 – Electrical Protection Fundamentals

RUS Bulletin 1753F-151 (515b) - Specifications and Drawings for Underground Cable Installation

RUS Bulletin 1753F-201 (PC-4) – RUS Standard for Acceptance Tests and Measurements of Telecommunications Plant

RUS Bulletin 1753F-207 (PE-87) – REA Specification for Terminating Cables

NFPA 70 - National Electric Code

Unified Facilities Criteria 3-260-01

Unified Facilities Criteria 3-580

FGDC-STD-007.3-1998 - Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards Part 3: National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy

5.0 Project Sketch

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