B08_Attachment_1_Statement_of_work_final_1.docx

Snow Peak Communication Site Lease

Scope of Work This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for continued use and operation of a communications site at Snow Peak to support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), California State Office. The communications site supports Administrative, Law Enforcement (LE), and Fire personnel operating within the BLM managed lands.

The contractor or site owner shall provide land use, access, infrastructure, and utilities necessary to support BLM-owned communications equipment and ensure uninterrupted radio communications services critical to employee safety and mission operations.

Background BLM personnel rely on radio communications for operational coordination, emergency response, and public safety. The Snow Peak communications site provides essential line-of-sight coverage due to its elevation, terrain, and existing infrastructure. No reasonable alternative locations exist that meet BLM operational requirements without significant degradation of coverage or prohibitive cost.

The Snow Peak site is owned by the State of California and represents the most effective and reliable communications location for the BLM managed lands.

Objectives

· Reestablish a communications site lease at Snow Peak

· Maintain and improve radio communications coverage for BLM field personnel

· Enhance employee safety through reliable, uninterrupted communications

· Ensure long-term operational viability and capacity for future expansion

Period of Performance April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027, plus four option periods

Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) Statement of Work

1 | P ag e Snow Peak Lease Agreement

BLM shall furnish, operate, and maintain the following equipment to be housed at the site:

1. Three (3) Codan Model MT-5 repeaters

2. One (1) 5G Cradlepoint modem

3. Three (3) Sinclair duplexers, Model Q2220E

4. Two (2) Astron 50M-BB power supplies

5. Ancillary equipment including low voltage disconnects, battery trays, band-pass cavities, pre-amplifiers, hybrid combiners, and three (3) Crescend amplifiers

Contractor-Furnished Facilities and Infrastructure The contractor or site owner shall provide and maintain the following facilities and infrastructure.

Equipment Space

· Three (3) equipment racks measuring 7 feet high by 19 inches wide

Tower and Antenna Support The contractor shall:

1. Provide a communications tower capable of supporting three (3) omnidirectional collinear antennas

2. Ensure the tower meets or exceeds Motorola R56 standards

3. Allow BLM personnel or authorized contractors to climb the tower for installation and maintenance

4. Provide appropriate mounting brackets for antennas

Cable Management and Pathways The contractor shall provide:

1. A cable runway system for routing coaxial cables on the tower

2. Industry-standard cushions, snap-ins, or hangers for cable support

3. An ice bridge or equivalent protective structure for coaxial cable runs between the tower and the facility

4. A cable entry port compatible with LDF4-50 or LDF5-50 coaxial cable

5. An internal cable runway for orderly cable management

Power Requirements The contractor shall:

1. Provide continuous power via commercial utility service or an approved solar power system

2. Install a 20-amp twist-lock receptacle supplying 110 VAC above the equipment racks

3. Ensure the receptacle is served by an independent 20-amp circuit breaker

Access and Security The contractor shall:

1. Provide BLM with 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year (24/7/365) access to the site

2. Provide keys, combinations, or access credentials for gates and facilities

3. Provide alarm system access codes, if applicable

4. Ensure the site is secure and access is limited to authorized personnel

5. Provide a right-of-way agreement at no additional cost if site access requires crossing private land

Operations and Maintenance The contractor shall:

1. Coordinate with all site users to prevent interference or service disruptions

2. Allow BLM to conduct annual preventive maintenance activities

3. Respond in a timely manner to repair and emergency service requests

4. Maintain infrastructure in a condition that supports continuous operations

Regulatory and Standards Compliance The contractor shall ensure that the site, facilities, and infrastructure comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards governing communications facilities, including but not limited to applicable safety and environmental requirements.

Deliverables The contractor or site owner shall provide:

· A communications facility that meets or exceeds all requirements specified in this SOW

· Continuous 24/7/365 access for BLM personnel and authorized contractors

· Documentation of access credentials, alarm codes, and points of contact

Government Rights BLM retains ownership of all Government-Furnished Equipment and reserves the right to operate, maintain, modify, and replace such equipment in support of mission requirements.