Attachment 4 SOW-FOC from B316 to B316.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

For Fiber Installation from B316 to B316 PA at Pittsburgh ARS PA

30 Mar 2023

Prepared By

38 ES/ENII

4064 Hilltop Road Tinker AFB OK 73145-2713

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

SOW – Fiber Installation from B316 to B316 PA Page | 11

1. SCOPE.

This SOW defines the requirement for the Contractor shall engineer, furnish, install and test (EFI&T) 12-strand single mode (SM) fiber optic cable (FOC) from Infrastructure Building (B) 316 to B316 PA at Pittsburgh ARS PA.

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 SOW. 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

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1.1 Safety Requirements.

The contractor shall comply 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 upon arrival on site for review of the specific safety requirements prior to installation.

2.1.2.1 Confined Space: N/A.

2.1.2.2 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation.

The Contractor shall record and report all facts relating to each instance of injury to either Contractor or Government personnel. Notification shall be provided to the 911 CS/SCXP Project Manager and the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the SOW. 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. 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.

2.1.3 Security Requirements.

The Contractor shall process and provide a Site Visit Request Letter to 911 CS/SCXP 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 SOW. 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 911 CS/SCXP 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 Pittsburgh ARS PA. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that their subcontractors (if any) comply with these specifications.

2.1.5 Quality Assurance.

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

2.1.6 Contractor Personnel.

2.1.6.1 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.

2.1.6.2 Personnel Requirements.

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.

2.1.6.3 Minimum Contractor Qualifications.

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

2.1.7 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.

2.1.8 Manuals and Practices.

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

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

As indicated in this SOW and attached Project Drawing, the Contractor shall EFI&T 12-strand SM FOC from B316 to B316 PA at Pittsburgh ARS PA. All associated fiber distribution panel (FODP), splicing and termination shall be included with the installation.

2.1.9 Outside Plant Requirements.

2.1.9.1 Existing Maintenance Holes. N/A

2.1.9.2 Measurements.

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

2.1.9.3 Underground Utilities Markings. N/A

2.1.9.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes. N/A

2.1.9.5 Splice Connectors.

All splicing shall be performed in accordance with RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable. The contractor shall use pic-a-bonds, 3M 710 splice connectors, or equivalent, for all copper splices.

2.1.9.6 Labeling.

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install, and cables identified for re-use in accordance with TIA-606-D and as directed by the 911 CS/SCXP.

2.1.9.6.1 New Ducts. N/A

2.1.9.6.2 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) Marking.

Each FODP shall be stenciled/marked with black ink or paint or adhesive backed decals in letters and numbers. The cover of all new fiber optic distributions (FODPs) shall be labeled to conform to the system used by local maintenance personnel to identify FODPs that terminate fiber. If the manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which ports on FODPs (pigtail modules) are counted, the Contractor shall provide designation labels/strips to identify the sequence in which they are counted. Each splice tray shall be marked to identify the fiber count contained in the splice tray. The marking shall identify the FODP by number (building number), cable number, and count.

Example (FODP): FODP 316 – 316 PA, 1-12

2.1.9.6.3 FOC Tags.

All tags shall be permanently labeled, easily visible. Install cable tags in all cable vaults, pull boxes and building entrance terminal locations. 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:

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. “221 - 320” stands for From Building Number 316 to 316 PA. “1-12” stands for Cable/Strand Count.

2.1.9.7 FOC Terminations.

Fiber optic cables shall be terminated on new FODP using fusion spliced factory pigtails with SC connectors.

2.1.9.8 FOC Maintenance Loop. N/A

2.1.9.9 New Maintenance Holes/Hand holes. N/A

2.1.9.10 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports. N/A

2.1.10 Requirement Installation. N/A

2.1.10.1 Infrastructure Installation.

The contractor shall install the following new infrastructure. All new locations and distances are approximations.

2.1.10.1.1 New Backboard.

The Contractor shall install the new backboards in B316 PA, Room 227. Newly installed backboards shall be AF-standard 0.75”-thick plywood, with two coats of white, fire-resistant paint. The location of new backboards will provide by 911 CS/SCXP

2.1.10.1.2 New Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP).

The Contractor shall install two 12-port FODPs in B316. One in Mechanical Room, wall mounted on backboard, and one in B316, Room 227, wall mounted on new backboard. The location of FODPs shall be provided by 911 CS/SCXP.

2.1.10.1.3 Geotextile Innerduct. N/A

2.1.10.2 Fiber Optic Cable Installation.

The intent is to install the cable in one continuous length, to the extent that it is practical.

2.1.10.2.1 From B316, Mechanical Room to B316 PA, Room 227

The Contractor shall install approximately 200 feet of 12-strand SM FOC from B316, Mechanical Room to B316 PA, Room 227. Terminate 12-strand SM FOC in the new 12-port FODP in B316, Mechanical Room and in B316 PA, Room 227.

2.1.11 Site Restoration. N/A

2.1.12 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).

2.1.13 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.

2.1.14 Drawings.

2.1.14.1 As-Built Drawings.

The 911 CS/SCXP 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.

2.1.14.2 Butterfly Drawings.

The Contractor shall record and submit butterfly, cable path and building penetration Drawings 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 Drawings are acceptable.

2.1.15 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.

2.1.15.1 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 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.

2.1.15.2 In-progress Testing.

2.1.15.2.1 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.

2.1.15.2.2 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.

2.1.15.2.3 Distance.

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

2.1.16 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.

2.1.17 Final 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.

2.1.18 Deliverable Summary.

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

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.

Period of Performance.

The period of performance for the project shall be 90 days or less post contract award date.

Place of Performance.

The place of performance is Pittsburgh ARS PA.

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 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 911 CS/SCXP and approved by the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days in advance.

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.

Base Support.

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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.

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-D 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 Drawing

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