NBAFS_Boresite_Tower_SOW.pdf

23rd Space Operations Squadron New Boston Air Force Station, New Hampshire

Boresight Tower Guy Wire Inspection 1 20190906 & Aviation Obstruction Lights Replacement

STATEMENT OF WORK

Boresight Tower Guy Wire Inspection

1. GENERAL: The purpose of this project is to inspect, repair, test and certify Boresight Tower guy-wire system for tension and ground and inspect and replace all inoperative aviation obstruction lighting system components including lights and wire.

1.1. Location: New Boston Air Force Station (NBAFS) is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Nashua, New Hampshire. NBAFS is a restricted military installation requiring the contractor to coordinate installation access in accordance with requirements contained in paragraph 1.2 below.

1.2. Security: Submit a visitor access application (VAA) for all personnel five days prior to visiting or working on the base. Notify contracting officer representative of name(s) submitted for concurrent processing of Visitor Access Request (VAR).

1.3. Safety: Follow all Air Force and OSHA safety and health requirements.

1.4. Applicable References:

USAF Building Code: Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is the applicable building code, which implements the 2015 International Building Code. UFC website:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?o=29&c=4

Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) shall be followed. As a minimum:

-SECTION 09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

-SECTION 26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

-SECTION 26 05 00.00 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

-SECTION 26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

-SECTION 26 56 20 AIRFIELD AND HELIPORT LIGHTING AND VISUAL

NAVIGATION AIDS

-SECTION 33 71 01 OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

UFGS website is:

http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs?field_status_value=1&field_division_value_selective=26&=Apply

FAA AC 70/7460-1 Obstruction Marking and Lighting

1.6. Existing Equipment: Chain link fence enclosed 400 foot tower and guy-wire system.

2. SCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this project is to inspect, repair, test and certify Boresight Tower guy-wire system for tension and ground and inspect and replace all inoperative aviation obstruction lighting system components including lights and wire.

2.1. Boresight Tower Plumb & Tension Inspection of guy-wire system shall be performed by personnel certified according to industry standards and performing certification of like equipment for the previous three years minimum. Strength tension requirements must conform to IEEE C2 and ANSI C29.4 as a minimum. Plumb & Tension Inspection shall include inspection of clevis pins and shackles both at tower and anchor base for need for replacement. Wire brush clevis pins and shackles both at tower and anchor base for visible rust and spray and coat with two coats zinc-rich protective covering. Submit personnel certification history and zinc coating material for approval.

2.2. Boresight Tower Ground Inspection shall be performed by personnel certified according to industry standards and performing certification of like equipment for the previous three years minimum. Grounding requirements must conform to IEEE C2 and NFPA 70 as a minimum. Grounding electrodes shall have a resistance to ground not exceeding 25 ohms as a minimum. Verify effective ground and bonding of guys to system neutral.

2.3. Inspect and verify operation or change all tower warning lights and associated wiring found inoperative. Repair or replace in accordance with applicable UFGS. Submit electrical materials and lights for approval.

2.4. Clean up all materials, debris, and other miscellaneous items generated by work under this project leaving all work areas in original conditions.

2.5. Contractor shall be responsible for storing all equipment, materials, and tools associated with this project. There is no storage space available on NBAFS in the immediate area.

2.6. Contractor may use reasonable amounts of utilities from existing services/outlets while performing the work under this project. The Contractor shall provide safety equipment, extension cords, hoses, or other equipment required to safely obtain the utility from existing sources. Use of electrical power shall not jeopardize continued operation of existing communications and associated facility heat sources in operation or planned to be in operation during the time period of this construction operation. There is no guarantee electrical service in ample amounts is available and contractor shall verify electrical availability during proposal process at the site visit or prior to submitting proposal for evaluation.

2.7. Contractor shall submit a proposed work schedule to the Contracting Officer for approval.

No work shall start until the Contracting Officer approves the Contractor’s work schedule.

NBAFS hours of work are from 0700 – 1630 Mon-Fri. excluding Federal holidays and situations where the Installation Commander deems the need to close the facility due to security, mission, or inclement weather conditions.

2.8. Submit all materials brought on NBAFS on AF3000 to the Contracting Officer. Form is available electronically from the Contracting Officer. Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all chemical material submittals.

2.9. Hot Work Permit is required for any open flame welding, cutting or brazing and shall be acquired from the installation Safety Officer (603) 471-2471. Fire extinguisher must be available during this process. Thirty minute fire watch shall be performed prior to leaving site for the day.

2.10. No hazardous materials are expected to be found. If found, work shall stop and the Project

Manager or Environmental Engineer shall be notified. Contractor shall initiate a Request For Information to the Contracting Officer and await direction.

2.11. Period of Performance from Notice to Proceed is 60 calendar days.

2.12. Names of personnel involved with technical administration of project will be given at

Contract Award.