DTRT5717Q80108_SOW.pdf

Solicitation DTRT5717Q80108

Department of Transportation Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Ground Based Sense and Avoid (GBSAA) Fiber Optic Cable Installation at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

Statement of Work (SOW)

Background

Currently there are several technical and operational challenges attendant to the near-term integration of critical United States Air Force (USAF) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) assets into the National Airspace System (NAS). One of the most significant, is the inability of an RPA operator to “see and avoid” other aircraft; as required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR§91.113). The current approved mitigations strategies for the lack of a “see and avoid” capability consist of using temporary flight restrictions, ground-based visual observers, and chase aircraft. These solutions are not always practical of extendable for all USAF RPA missions.

The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (VNTSC) has been tasked by the USAF to deliver a specialized mobile Ground Based Sense and Avoid (GBSAA) solution at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH) in Springfield, OH. GBSAA will result in a USAF material solution which will enable RPAs to operate in compliance with 14CFR§91.113 without the use of the aforementioned compliance mechanisms.

In order to receive appropriate radar data to operate in compliance with 14CFR§91.113, fiber optic cabling must be placed and wired in strategic locations throughout the airport grounds. This requires specialized equipment for drilling around sensitive airport infrastructure and underneath runways and taxiways. This is a highly specialized procedure requiring the contractor to have special permits from the FAA prior to starting the work.

This work requires laying 24 s/m fiber optic cable with conduit, along with a number of terminal vaults. Once the infrastructure is in place, testing will commence in order to assure the installation is up to the correct specifications. Prior to award of this order, a “Right of Entry” must be issued by the City of Springfield to the contractor.

SCOPE OF WORK

Task 1 – Supply and Installation of Fiber Optic Cables (CLIN 0100)

Supply and installation of 24 s/m fiber optic cable and 2” conduit, along with terminal vaults (~3-4) and patch panels (~1-2, or as required by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)) at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH). (See attached Google Earth Diagrams) Conduit and fiber must extend from the terminal vault at the Control Tower to inside the Tacan Building

(~2200’ (under taxiways and runway)). The GBSAA Mobile Bus will be parked next to the Tacan building. A connection vault must be built at that location inside the Tacan building. A box for an umbilical cord from the bus must be placed on the Tacan building to connect with the fiber patch panel. Fiber and conduit must be laid from the Tacan Building vault down to taxiway E1 (~1100’) and continue to Hammerhead turn at the end of Runway 33 (~1400’). A terminal vault must be built at those two additional locations. All vaults and conduit must be built and placed in accordance with City of Springfield and Airport standards and specifications, along with any final specifications determined by the COR. The contractor shall determine the number of access panels required for pulling fiber optic cable. Depth of fiber will be determined by the COR. Total fiber and conduit is estimated at ~4700’-5000’. All work to include labor, material and equipment necessary to perform installation. All work shall be coordinated with GBSAA Team to include work schedule.

Upon completion of all installation, contractor and GBSAA Team will conduct testing of fiber optic cables to ensure usability. This testing shall be performed no later than July 31, 2017. In addition the contractor shall provide fiber optic cable installation drawings for review and acceptance by the GBSAA Team.

Deliverables Due Date Task

24 s/m Fiber Optic Conduit and Cable Installation

July 31, 2017 1

Fiber Optic Cable Testing July 31, 2017 1

Site Drawings July 31, 2017 1

WARRANTY

Contractor shall warranty all work performed under this contract for not less than 12 months from date of completion and acceptance of work.

SITE VISIT

A site visit will be scheduled for all interested parties after issuance of solicitation. Please contact Contracting Officer Christine Guy at Christine.Guy@dot.gov to be added to the list of attendees.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All work shall be performed at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH), 1251 W Blee Road, Springfield, Ohio, 45502.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of performance will be date of award through July 31, 2017.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

COR shall provide acceptance upon completion of testing and receipt of drawings.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND/OR INFORMATION:

Electrical Access Diagrams of Boring, Fiber and Airport

SUSTAINABLE ACQUISITIONS REQUIREMENT

To the maximum extent possible and consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 23, the Government requires during the performance of the work under this Statement of Work (SOW) the Contractor to provide or use products that are: energy efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMA)-designated); water-efficient; biobased; environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEATregistered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives); nonozone depleting; or made with recovered materials. Unless otherwise identified in this SOW, each recovered materials or biobased product provided and delivered must meet, but may exceed, the minimum recovered materials or biobased content of an EPA- or USDA-designated product. The sustainable acquisition requirements specified herein apply only to products that are required to be: (1) delivered to the Government during contract performance; (2) acquired by the contractor for use in performing services (including construction) at a Federally controlled facility; (3) furnished by the contractor for use by the Government; or (4) specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Diagrams of Boring, Fiber and Airport