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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

ANG OSP INSTALLATION

ITB 935 to 917, 930, 933, 937, 946, 956, 957, 962, 968, 969, 970, 1143, 1147, 1151, 1155

JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio TX

08 June 2026

U.S. Air Force 502d Communications Squadron Telecommunications Infrastructure

Table of Contents

4.10.10 EB 968

4.10.11 EB 969

4.10.12 EB 970

4.10.13 EB 1143

4.10.14 EB 1147

4.10.15 EB 1151

4.10.16 EB 1155

1.0 SCOPE

This SOW defines the requirement for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install and test (EFI&T) 12-strand single mode (SM) armored shielded fiber optic cable (FOC) from Information Transfer Building (ITB) 935 to each End Building (EB) 917, 930, 933, 937, 946, 956, 957, 962, 968, 969, 970, 1143, 1147, 1151, 1155, and associated terminating equipment. 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. All electronics equipment, supplies, and materials to be installed shall be new and not refurbished.

Communications outside plant infrastructure expansions are critical to ensure premium exchanges of voice, data, and security transmissions directly supporting AETC and Air Force missions worldwide. Building 935 is an essential Core Nodes that ensure Base Agencies and Mission Partners support through the installation and patching of circuits to feed newer systems such as Environmental Management Control System (EMCS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and growing new requirements. This installation will replenish the current saturated circuit capacity at this particular node and diminish multiple daisy-chained cables which are not in accordance with current Air Force standards.

502 CS JBSA-Lackland ANG OSP Installation

502 CS JBSA-Lackland ANG OSP Installation

502 CS JBSA-Lackland ANG OSP Installation

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Safety Requirements

2.1.1 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. The 502d Communications Squadron (CS) Project Manager (PM) will coordinate the meeting.

2.1.2 Confined Space

The Contractors and Subcontractors entering spaces on JBSA-Lackland, TX are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE MANUAL (DAFMAN) 91-203, dated 25 March 2022 (www.e-publishing.af.mil). The primary Contractor is responsible for all Subcontractor confined space operations.

2.1.3 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 to the Base Safety Office and Contracting Officer 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 Point of Contact (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.

2.1.4 Work Area(s)

At day’s end, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the workplace. Safety barriers shall be in place to protect unfinished work sites 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 workday. On work sites outside the base perimeter, the Contractor shall coordinate with (and abide by the requirements of) the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies to ensure work areas are safe at day’s end.

2.1.5 Project Residue

All residue from this project shall be disposed of off base and IAW 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 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 502 CS JBSA-Lackland ANG OSP Installation slurry ponds or other containment areas on JBSA-Lackland, TX.

2.1.6 Traffic Control

In the event base vehicular traffic is to be disrupted by trenching or horizontal directional boring, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and 502 CS PM no later than (NLT) 21 business days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions. On work sites outside the base perimeter, coordinate any traffic disruptions with local authorities.

2.2 Security Requirements

2.2.1 Secured Space Access

Stated work and associated products shall be performed at the UNCLASSIFIED level. There are no security clearance requirements for Contractor employees. However, some of this work may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees must be escorted at all times. While working in secure areas, Contractor employees will be required to adhere to local security procedures (i.e.: sign-in/sign-out of secure areas, remain within line-of-sight of government escort, restricted or no use of wireless communications, etc.). The Contractor shall coordinate access with the Contracting Officer and 502 CS PM to secure areas at least 3 business days ahead of time. It is the Government’s responsibility to provide escorts.

2.2.2 Operational Security (OPSEC)

Network infrastructure drawings (MHDS, MH / HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) are on the 502 CS Critical Information List and must be protected. The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to protect detailed information pertaining to the Furnish, Install and Test (FI&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 AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION (AFI) 10-701, OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC), dated 23 July 2019 (www.e-publishing.af.mil). The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC plan to ensure the protection of CUI data either furnished by the Government or produced by the Contractor. The OPSEC plan should be available upon request.

2.3 Submittal (S) Summary

2.3.1 General Information

Submittals are directed for the convenience of the Government in reviewing the Contractor's planned approach and compliance with the requirements of the contract. It is also a mechanism whereby the Contractor may propose deviations, color choices, as-built drawings, etc., at an early

502 CS JBSA-Lackland point in the contract where changes in approach will have less impact on the materials ordering process.

2.3.2 AF 3000

All submittals are subject to Government acceptance and approval utilizing the AF 3000 Form. Submittals shall meet professional standards, and the requirements set forth in this SOW. All submittals shall be produced using recommended software tools/versions as accepted by the Government. Reference 7.3, Appendix C. Table of Submittals of this SOW.

2.3.3 Submittal Description (SD)

Submittal descriptions (SD) below are required and further described in other sections of the SOW. Other requirements pertaining to submittals are included in individual sections of the SOW. Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

2.3.3.1 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to start of construction (work) issuance of contract notice to proceed, or commencing work on site, or the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract, includes schedules, tabular list of data, or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

· Certificates of insurance

· Surety bonds

· List of proposed Subcontractors

· List of materials

· Construction progress schedule

· Submittal register

· Safety plan

· Performance schedule

· Quality Control (QC) plan

· Environmental protection plan

· Traffic Control plan

2.3.3.2 SD-02 As-Built Drawings (S)

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate work completed.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

502 CS JBSA-Lackland

2.3.3.3 SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

2.3.3.4 SD-04 Test Results/Reports (S)

Reports signed by authorized officials of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accordance with specified requirements. Unless specified in another section, testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipping to the job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

2.3.3.5 SD-05 Certificates (S)

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after the award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor & SOW. The purpose of the document is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

Permit-required confined space entry permits. Text of posted operating instructions.

Calibration certificate

2.3.3.6 SD-06 Manufacturer's Instructions (S)

Preprinted material describing the installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

2.3.3.7 SD-07 Operation and Maintenance Data (S)

Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation necessary to maintain and install equipment. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item. This data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

2.3.3.8 SD-08 Closeout Submittals (S)

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Submittals required for Guiding Principal Validation (GPV) or Third-Party Certification (TPC).

Special requirements are necessary to properly accept the work done by contractor IAW with SOW and properly close out the contract. For example, Record Drawing, Final Testing, and asbuilt drawings, etc. Also, submittal requirements that are necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

2.3.3.9 SD-09 Plans (S)

Information/ documentation the Contractor has to provide to show the execution of particular phase of project, this include but not limited to Waste Management, Quality Control, Environmental, etc.

A. 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 Contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on JBSA-Lackland, TX. If applicable, the Contractor shall ensure their subcontractors comply IAW JBSA Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Section 3.1.4.1 of the JBSA Environmental Specifications and any other regulations found under section 7.1 Appendix A.

B. Soil Testing (S) All excavated soil must be reused on site or removed from the installation at the completion of the project. No permanent stockpiling of soil is authorized. Based on characterization, soil must be transported to a disposal location approved by 502 Civil Engineering Squadron (CES). Prior to soil removal, the Contractor shall perform the following test methods and analytical parameters for every 200 cyd (cubic yard) of soil that is to be removed from JBSA:

a) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 11 metals (method 3W 7000 series, Totals analysis and, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) extraction)

b) Organochlorine Pesticides/Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) (method SW 8080, total analysis and, TCLP extraction)

c) Semi-volatile organic Compounds (SVOCs) (method SW 8270, TCLP extraction)

d) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (method SW 8260 TCLP extraction)

e) Non-halogenated Organics (SW 8015, TCLP extraction)

f) Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) (TX method 1005) The contractor shall submit all analytical results to 502 CES/CEIS, Contracting Officer, and 502 CS PM for review prior to removal of soil from area specific location. The Contractor shall request and receive an approved digging permit prior to trenching and/or boring.

A. Soil Removal (S) Once the soil has been tested but prior to removal, the Contractor shall:

1. Submit to the Government Lab results for signature approval from the Hazardous Waste Program Manager

2. Submit signed Profile and Lab Results to Landfill for approval Hazardous Waste Program Manager

3. Once approved by Landfill pick up the manifest and send to the Government for Hazardous Waste Program Manager Signature

4. Manage the waste.

5. Ensure that Hazardous Waste Program Manager receives the final Landfill signed copy.

6. Submit final signed landfill manifests to Contracting Officer and 502 CS PM within 3 business days of receiving final signed Landfill manifest.

B. Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) As required by Base Civil Engineer (BCE), the Contractor shall obtain approvals for TPDES under provisions of Section 402 of the Clean Water Act and Chapter 26 of the Texas water Code. 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. The Contractor shall implement storm water controls/BMPs to ensure sediment, due to storm water runoff, does not enter storm drainage channels and/or inlets.

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

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

The Contractor shall implement, monitor, and manage the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Plan.

C. Recycling

i. General Information Numerous Executive Orders direct all federal activities to develop and implement a mandatory recycling program. Recycling across JBSA is focused on the elimination of recyclable materials from the trash and burial in a landfill. DOD mandates diversion of 60% of all non-hazardous solid waste generated by Construction and Demolition projects and the diversion of 50% of all other non-hazardous solid waste through recycling or reuse. Contractors shall be responsible for recycling or disposing of all solid waste generated by their activities.

ii. Point of Contact Contact the Recycling Program Manager at 210-671-4800/4838 for assistance.

It is the contractor's responsibility and requirement to coordinate all communications and documentation with 502 CES/CEIE Environmental Offices through the 502 CS PM.

D. Recyclable Materials Recyclable Materials include, but are not limited to items such as asphalt, concrete, wood, used oils, newspapers, magazines, books, phonebooks, paper, envelopes; ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal; glass bottles; all plastics; Corrugated cardboard; and items such as toner cartridges, batteries and wooden pallets. With prior coordination with the CO and JBSA Qualified Recycling Program, the Contractor may provide scrap metals to JBSA for recycling. JBSA accepts the following for recycling: Scrap Metal; cardboard; aluminum cans; paper; plastic (resin ID# 1 & 2); wood pallets; and ink & toner cartridges.

Recycled metal that has tested positive for lead based paint will require a waste manifest, weight ticket, and certificate of disposal from the selected recycling facility.

E. Compressed Cylinders Compressed gas and liquid fuel cylinders MUST NEVER be placed into any containers, recycling bins in buildings, scrap metal dumpsters, or base refuse and trash dumpsters. Contact the Hazardous Waste Manager at 210-652-6204 for specific guidance on disposal of these items.

The contractor shall develop a Waste Management Plan (WMP). A Waste Management Plan shall be submitted within the Environmental Protection Plan as mentioned in section 2.3.3.1. The Waste Management Plan is to be submitted to 502ces.ceiea.p2@us.af.mil by the time period stated above. The Waste Management Plan, refers to paragraph titled Submittals, shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

· Description and estimated quantities of the proposed job-site waste including construction and demolition debris to be generated.

· The name of the landfill(s) where solid waste will be disposed of, applicable landfill tipping fee(s), and the projected cost of disposing of all project waste in the landfill(s).

· Waste type and tonnage generated from project. This includes waste that is separated for re-use, salvage, recycling, or disposal; associated weights and estimated cost savings shall be reported to 502 CES monthly. This can be accomplished by presenting waste manifest, recycling center receipts, and certificate of disposal, etc.

· Cost information on the Waste Management Plan for solid waste disposal, recycling, and cost savings for wastes (weight/tons) diverted from the landfill to the 802 CES/CEIE monthly.

ii. Environmental Meetings Project Managers shall meet with 502CE/ Environmental Management staff during the planning phase of the project to identify possible pollution prevention and solid waste diversion opportunities.

Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP) Implementation The Contractor Shall:

· Designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and overseeing and documenting results of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for the project.

· Distribute copies of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan to key personnel and submit the plan to the Contracting Officer as part of the Environmental Protection Plan (see Submittals section).

· Provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, and recycling, salvage, reuse, and return methods to be used by all parties.

· Lay out and label a specific area to facilitate separation of materials for potential recycling, salvage, re-use, and return. Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination of materials. Reduce the amount of solid waste generated through procurement of products with less or reusable packaging, buying only the amounts needed, investigating new recycling/re-use opportunities, and altering operations to reduce waste (e.g., using double-sided copies).

· Ensure safe and effective solid waste management through the proper storage

2.3.3.10 SD-10 Asbestos (S)

Materials to be disturbed inside and on the outside of this building, other than those with available sample results, should be assumed positive for asbestos containing material. Therefore, an asbestos survey must be completed prior to starting work in Bldg 1147 and Bldg 1151 and the results of the survey shall be submitted to the Contracting Office for 502 CS PM review and 502CES/CEIS approval. Any disturbance of this material by any abrasive or physical means, must be done by a Certified Asbestos Abatement Team. Samples must be collected and analyzed by an accredited and certified laboratory.

The contractor shall provide a copy of all asbestos surveys to the Contracting Officer for processing and acceptance by the JBSA Environmental Toxics office for areas to be disturbed during the installation of fiber optic cables and devices. We recommend the following: AEHS Inc, 210-656-9300, Environmental Occupational Solutions 210-495-1918, Astex Environmental Services 210-828-9800.

2.3.3.11 SD-11 Permits (S)

The Contractor shall obtain, and process all permits as required to complete the work contemplated herein.

· DAF 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request (Digging permit), shall be submitted through base civil engineer 21 business days in advance of digging activities. A copy of the approves DAF 103 shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 48hrs after approval.

· DAF 1024, Confined Spaces Entry Permit, shall be coordinated through base safety office 5 business days in advance. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide proof of their Confined Space Entry Safety training program, along with the DAF Form 1024, to base safety. A copy of the approved DAF 1024 shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 48hrs after approval.

· The Contractor shall bore and/or trench, excavate, & mark and barricade any open trenches and pits IAW Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 Part 1926, Subpart P – Excavations.

· All utility markings, flags, etc. shall be maintained after initial identification. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the DAF Form 103 remains current. The Contractor shall take precautions to protect existing utility/infrastructure. If existing 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/infrastructure back to the same condition it was in prior to the damage.

· Contractor shall submit a monthly DAF103 to the Contracting Office and 502CS PM no later than the 15th of month.

2.3.3.12 SD-12 Integrated Project Team (IPT) (S)

A weekly IPT meeting will take place that includes Contractor representatives (primary Contractor’s PM and Site Lead), the 502 CS PM, Contracting Office representative(s), and all other base stakeholders as requested. The purpose of the IPT meeting is to discuss project progress, problems being encountered, and other necessary information to ensure success and timely completion of contract requirements. The Contracting Office will chair the first IPT and all sequential meetings will be chaired by the Primary Contractor PM. The IPT Meeting chair shall provide an agenda and teleconference capability for the duration of the project. The Contractor shall record and distribute meeting minutes no later than 24 hours after IPT meetings utilizing the minute format provided by the Contracting Office.

2.3.3.13 SD-13 Contractor Personnel

A. Project Management (S) The Contractor shall provide the name and number of the Project Manager (PM) and alternate(s) responsible for executing the contract, as well as for ensuring continuity and handling validation results and complaints. This information should be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than 5 business days after the award. The Contractor shall identify the Project Manager’s or alternate's range of authority to act for the Contractor relating to daily contract operation. The Project Manager is not required to be on site; however, they must be available telephonically and attend all IPT meetings. The Contractor is responsible for keeping this information up to date whenever there are personnel changes.

B. Site Point of Contact (POC) (S) The Contractor shall designate and provide the name and number of the Contractor's on-site team leader and alternate(s) as the Site POC for individual projects to the Contracting Officer no later than 5 business days after the award. The Site POC or alternate(s) shall be on site during duty hours until project completion. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for keeping this information up to date whenever there are personnel changes.

C. Personnel Requirements The Contractor shall have at least one Project Manager, Site POC (Lead On-Site Installer), or competent alternate, capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the jobsite always during the performance of Contract work.

At a minimum, the lead on-site installer will be BICSI certified for the work being performed (copper and/or fiber). The contractor shall provide the certification to the Contracting Officer no later than 5 business days after receipt of the award for 502CS PM approval. This Lead On-Site Installer can serve as the Site POC and shall be available during normal duty hours to meet on the installation within 1 hour with the CO or government PM to discuss problem areas.

B. Minimum Experience The primary and sub-contractor (if any) shall have previous experience installing Fiber Optic Cabling on a military installation.

2.3.3.15 SD-15 Warranty (S)

The Contractor shall provide a 1-year 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 to the Contracting Office at or prior to final site acceptance for 502 CS PM final acceptance approval.

2.3.3.16 SD-16 Manuals and Practices (S)

If applicable, 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 to 502 CS PM at the final walkthrough.

3.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall install single mode, all dielectric, loose buffer tube, water blocked, OSP cable 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 comply with industry standards regarding manufacturers’ cable marking, jacket, rip cords, water blocking, fiber color coding, jacketing materials, etc. In addition, the fibers shall comply with industry standards regarding mode field diameter, core cladding concentricity, attenuation, and dispersion characteristics at 1310 nm and 1550 nm.

3.1 Installation Standards

The Contractor shall install Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure IAW with UFC 03-580-01, 21-010 USAISEC Outside Plant Design Criteria, and BICSI OSPDRM which the Government will provide via Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) after receipt of award. Any deviation from the above installation standards must be submitted on a RFI for the 502 CS PM review and Contracting Officer’s approval. Each cable installation and cutover shall be coordinated with the 502 CS PM. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion. For base standardization and maintenance, recommend using products which are interchangeable with Corning for fiber installations. Should the BICSI OSPDRM, USAISEC, and UFC 3-580-01 conflict, UFC 3-58001 will supersede.

3.2 Underground Utilities Markings

The Contractor shall coordinate with base agencies to ensure markings are placed over existing base infrastructure prior to digging or directional drilling and shall take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. The contractor shall be responsible for the costs associated with repair of any damage caused during installation when the infrastructure is clearly marked. The DAF Form 103 (digging permit) shall be submitted through Civil Engineering 21 business days in advance of digging activities. The contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings.

3.3 Service Outages

The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled outages (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 Contracting Office and 502 CS PM at least 30 business days in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

3.4 Installation Schedules (S)

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. A draft installation schedule shall be provided with the Contractor’s proposal for review and acceptance by the government.

3.5 Measurements

Distances provided in this document are approximations and should NOT be used for ordering materials (cable, ducts, inner duct, etc.) or determining duct lengths. The Contractor is required to perform their own measurement prior to installation and ordering of materials to determine exact distances.

3.6 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 2 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. This is IAW the NESC Rule 320B.

3.7 Spacers and Tracer Wire

Along the length of the duct run, if the ducts are installed by trenching, spacers shall be placed at 5-foot intervals and cable-warning tape shall be buried 1 foot below the surface and shall follow the duct route. The tape shall be a minimum of 3 inches wide and orange in color with the appropriate warning message. Sand shall be installed a minimum of 3” below conduit and 6" above conduit. Notify 502 CS PM 3 business days prior to QA inspection of the depth, sanding and cable marking. 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 MH or HH neck to a point where maintenance personnel may access the wire without having to enter the MH / HH and tagged with a label 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.

3.8 Paved Surface Crossings

The Contractor shall cut and restore, bore and /or trench, or punch in order to cross paved surfaces. Paved surfaces may be asphalt, concrete, brick, or some type of paving stone. Paved surfaces include roads, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots. Paved surface crossings shall be IAW guidelines set forth by the BCE. At a minimum, grade of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) conduit at open trench paved surface crossings, or crossings which are planned for paving in the future, shall be Schedule 40 and shall be concrete encased. If horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is used, then it will be in compliance with commonly accepted telecommunications industry standards and practices relative to the installation, stabilization, and protection of conduits through a bore under a paved surface.

3.9 Existing Maintenance Holes

The Contractor shall be responsible for pumping out MH/HH. Water, mud and debris from MH/HH shall be disposed of IAW the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES). Please see section 2.3.3.9(B)(B) of this SOW.

3.10 Quality Control

The Contractor shall establish and maintain an effective quality control (QC) system and support the Government through various inspections during this project. The Contractor shall provide or support the following “must see” section milestones through the installation of this project.

3.11 Materials Submittals/List of Material (LOM) (S)

The Contractor shall provide a complete list of material to include type/brand as identified in this Statement of Work that will be utilized/installed to complete this requirement. To receive the Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall submit a LOM to the Contracting Office 10 business days after receipt of the award for review and approval by 502 CS PM.

3.12 Installation Test Plan (S)

The Contractor shall provide a test plan to the Contracting Office 10 business days prior to starting installation for the 502 CS PM to review and accept, to show the system shall be pre-tested, in-progress-tested, post-tested, and cut-over plan to demonstrate to the Government 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. The Contractor shall test the system to demonstrate its proper performance to the Government’s Quality Assurance (QA) representative. These tests shall be accomplished prior to the system being placed into service.

3.13 Excavations

All excavations shall be inspected for compliance…