Performance_Work_Statement.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Fiber Installation - Bldg 93 to Bldg 570 Ramstein Air Base, Germany July 2014

1.0. SCOPE. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirement for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install, and test (EFI&T) an outside plant (OSP) communications optical fiber cable. This requirement shall install (approximately 5000 feet, including innerduct in some locations) and terminate a 48-fiber underground optical fiber cable from Bldg 93 to Bldg 570 on Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany (GE).

2.0. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Engineering. The Contractor shall gather data to EFI&T the installation of outside plant underground, waterblocked, singlemode, optical fiber cable, innerduct, and terminating equipment. The engineering design must take into account the need to meet end user’s equipment requirements of less than 5db loss and less than -55db reflectivity end to end through existing fiber in Bldg 570 to rooms 142 and 148 and Bldg 93 room 13. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, transportation, management, and other incidentals necessary to fulfill the requirements stated in this PWS. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the awarded contract, this PWS and its attachments.

2.1.1. Cable Records for Engineering. The 86 Communications Squadron (CS)/SCXP program manager (PM) shall provide to the Contractor all records, to the extent that they exist, (drawings, diagrams, maps, equipment rack elevations, etc.) for the purpose of locating manholes and buildings relevant to the proposed cable route between buildings 93 and 570. The drawing records to be provided may be Communications and Information Systems Installation Records (CSIR) and/or CIPS Visualization Component (CVC) documents. Any deficiencies or inaccuracies in the records, or conflicts (manhole/handhole locations, conduit vacancy or occupancy, equipment racks, etc.) between the records (or this PWS) and actual conditions, shall be identified by the Contractor to the 86 CS/SCXP PM for resolution.

2.2. Contractor Furnished (CF) Materials. The Contractor shall furnish materials and equipment for this contract. The Contractor shall supply Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) components required for contract performance wherever possible. All materials and equipment shall be new and not refurbished. Any distances, lengths, etc. provided in this PWS are for informational purposes only, not for installation or for ordering material. The Contractor shall determine quantities and measure all distances for cable, before ordering material.

2.2.1. Optical Fiber Cable. All optical fiber cables shall comply with industry standards with regard to manufacturers’ cable markings, jacket, rip cords, water-blocking (OSP cable), fiber color coding, jacketing materials, etc. In addition, the fibers shall comply with industry standards with regard to mode field diameter, core-cladding concentricity, attenuation, and dispersion characteristics at 1310 nm and 1550 nm.

2.2.2. Outside Plant Cable. Outside plant optical fiber cable shall be telecommunications industry standard, all-dielectric, loose buffer tube, single mode, water-blocked, suitable for underground applications and shall meet RUS Regulation 1755.900 (RUS Bulletin 1753F‑601a).

2.2.3. Premises Distribution Cables. Optical fiber cable used indoors shall be nonconductive with a durable flame-resistant outer jacket applied over the cable core using the appropriate OFNR or OFPR rated materials. Inside optical fiber cable shall be listed for the environment in which it is to be installed and shall be in compliance with the current issue of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

2.2.4. Closures for Underground Optical Fiber Cables. Splice closures designed specifically for buried applications shall not be used in underground applications. Only splice closures intended for underground applications shall be used in the underground system. The closure shall be suitable for enclosing a splice organizer designed to organize, secure, support, and protect optical fibers before, during, and after splicing. The splice organizer shall consist of splice trays and protective sleeves, shield bond connectors, and ancillary hardware necessary to house fiber optic splices. The splice organizer shall house a minimum of 48 fiber optic fusion splices in a neat and orderly fashion and provide individual support for each splice. The organizer shall allow for one meter of fiber to be stored without kinks, twists, or micro-bends. The organizer shall be suitable for reentry, for future maintenance or modification, without damage to the fiber or splices. The closure shall be of thermoplastic, thermoset, or stainless steel material, capable of maintaining an airtight and watertight seal for applications where the possibility of immersion exists; with an integral air flange and grounding lead that allows pressure testing and grounding through the shell or end plate; for enclosing in-line or butt splice configurations and shall protect the splice and maintain cable shield electrical continuity (if cable contains metallic shield) in a manhole, or cable vault environment. The number of cable ports in and out of the closure, along with any necessary washers or any plugs for unused ports, shall be suitable for the particular application.

2.2.5. Closures for Building and Cable Vault. The building or vault closure shall be sealed, non-encapsulated, and suitable for enclosing a splice organizer in a protective housing. The splice organizer shall house a minimum of 48 fiber optic fusion splices in a neat and orderly fashion and shall provide individual support for each splice. The organizer shall allow for one meter of fiber to be stored without kinks, twists, or micro-bends. The organizer shall be suitable for reentry, for future maintenance or modification, without damage to the fiber or splices. The closure shall be of thermoplastic, thermoset (must be of fire retardant material for inside building applications), or stainless steel capable of maintaining an airtight and watertight seal. The closure shall be capable of enclosing in-line or butt splice configurations and shall protect the splice and maintain cable shield electrical continuity (if cable contains metallic shield) in a cable vault or building environment. The number of cable ports in and out of the closure, along with any necessary washers or any plugs for unused ports, shall be suitable for the particular application.Note: In above ground building applications, a wall-mountable splice housing may be substituted for a splice closure if a transition splice between unlisted and listed cable is required.

2.2.6. Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP). The FODP shall be a minimum of 24-port capacity and shall provide connectivity between indoor and outdoor optical fiber cable through interconnection sleeves. The FODP shall allow easily accessible patching and distribution. The FODP shall be equipped with connector panels with SC adapters; with tray(s) to store excess fiber (and fusion splices) in a neat and orderly manner without kinks or twists. The FODP shall be provided in a width appropriate for the rack or cabinet in which it is to be installed.

2.2.7. Cable Assemblies. Cable terminations shall be by single mode, SC/APC connector cable assemblies (pigtails) fusion spliced to individual fibers in the incoming cable at the FODP. Pigtails may be single-fiber or multiple-fiber units.

2.2.8. Cable Racks, Hooks and Cable Rack Supports. Cable racks, if required in manholes/handholes to adequately rack and support cables, splices, and maintenance loops, shall be of the appropriate length. Rack extensions shall be provided (if necessary to make new rack installation compatible with existing racks) to which racks shall be attached. Cable hooks of the appropriate length shall be provided to support cables and splices. The cable hooks shall be secured using cable rack locking clips. All manhole hardware (racks, hooks, bolts, nuts, etc.) shall be telecommunications industry standard, galvanized, and suitable for the application.

2.2.9. Flexible Geotextile Multiple Cell Innerduct. Flexible geotextile multiple cell innerduct shall be used to maximize capacity of the duct system. The innerduct shall be durable with a minimum tensile strength of 2500 lbs, minimum melting point of 480 Degrees F, resistant to ground chemicals and petroleum products, unaffected by mud, silt or debris after cable placement, pre-lubricated for lower friction during placement and cable installation. A waterproof corrosion resistant pre-lubricated flat woven polyester pull tape with sequential footage markings shall be provided in each cell. Both non-detectable and detectable innerduct shall be provided.

2.2.9.1. Non-detectable. 3” 3-Cell flexible geo-textile multiple cell innerduct, pre-lubed, incrementally marked every 5 feet, each cell containing pre-installed polyester, color coded pull tape marked every foot.

2.2.9.2. Detectable. 3” 3-Cell flexible geo-textile multiple cell innerduct. Pre-lubed, incrementally marked every 5 feet, each cell containing a pre-installed polyester, color coded pull tape marked every foot; with an 18 gauge solid copper wire tracer, with green insulation, imbedded into the edge of the pack.

2.2.10. Underground Duct. The duct shall be corrosion resistant and 4-inch inside diameter (I.D.) round or metric equivalent. The conduit shall be EPC-40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (Schedule 40) and clearly labeled "Schedule 40 PVC”. Ducts shall have a sleeve or bell end type coupling and shall be watertight when assembled.

2.2.11. Splicing. All consumables used for fusion splicing of optical fiber cables to be installed on this contract shall be of the type commonly used in activities associated with the splicing of OSP and premises distribution cables and shall be suitable for the application.

2.2.12. Pull Line. Pull line shall be flat, woven, polyester tape, pre-lubricated, with sequential footage markings with minimum pull strength of 1800 lbs.

2.2.13. Cable Tags. All tags shall be permanently labeled, not susceptible to erasure or fading and corrosion resistant.

2.2.14. Cable Warning Tape. Cable warning tape shall be a minimum of three inches wide, orange in color, with the appropriate warning and used to mark underground duct paths.

2.2.15. Bonding. Bonding hardware such as corrosion resistant wire, clamps, bonding ribbon, etc. necessary to properly bond the cable racks in manholes shall be provided and suitable for the application.

2.3. Entrance Conduits into Existing Manholes. If new entrance conduits are required, the Contractor shall install them through appropriately located knockouts, with duct terminators. If knockouts do not exist, the Contractor shall core bore the necessary holes and install the ducts. The ducts shall have terminators or bell ends at the manhole wall. The ends of the ducts shall not extend beyond the inside surface of the manhole through which they are passing. The inside diameter of the entry duct shall not be less than 4 inches (or metric equivalent) in diameter. Penetration shall not be in such a location through the wall as to block use of existing ducts in the manhole when cable is installed in the new ducts. New ducts through core bores shall be a minimum of 18 inches from either the manhole floor or ceiling, if practical. New ducts through knockouts shall start in the lowest available knockouts and continue upward. Ducts and openings around ducts shall be sealed to prevent water from entering the manholes.

2.4. Indoor Conduit/Raceway (Pathway) Installation. The Contractor shall determine if there is a requirement for pathways to be installed inside buildings. Pathways may consist of duct, cable tray, cable ladder, cable rack, wire basket raceway or conduit systems. Pathways shall be firmly anchored and supported and be installed IAW the NFPA 70. Fire stopping shall be provided IAW NFPA 70 for holes made in floors, walls, or ceilings. Conduit type, i.e. EMT, rigid, etc. shall be IAW applicable codes. The ends of all conduits/ducts shall be either flared or be equipped with collars to prevent damage to cable. Pull boxes shall be provided where conduit runs exceed 100 feet or where required to facilitate cable installation. Between any two pull boxes no more than two 90 degree bends shall occur with the sum of all bends not exceeding 180 degrees. Pathways shall be designed and installed to meet applicable local and national building and electrical codes or regulations. Pathways shall not have exposed sharp edges that may come into contact with telecommunications cables. Pathways shall be installed such that the minimum bend radius of cables is kept within manufacturer specifications both during and after installation.

2.5. Distribution Systems Installation. The implied route as indicated on Appendix A of the PWS is intended only to identify the requirement for cable to be installed from Bldg 93 to Bldg 570 and not to propose a specific route. The Contractor has the option of proposing a route if it makes sense to do so.

2.6. Sequence of Operations. The Contractor, with concurrence of the 86 CS/SCXP PM shall determine the sequence in which conduits shall be installed and cable installed, spliced, and terminated.

2.7. Pumping Manholes. The Contractor shall be responsible for pumping out manholes. The Contractor shall coordinate with the BCE for specific practices relative to where the water to be pumped may be drained (storm drain, surrounding ground, in the street, etc.). If it is suspected that the water is contaminated, the Contractor shall notify the 86 CS/SCXP PM for resolution.

2.8. Duct/Innerduct Assignment. At locations where multiple vacant ducts, or innerducts, are available, actual duct, or innerduct, to be used is at the discretion of the Contractor, with concurrence of the 86 CS/SCXP PM. The intent is to choose ducts for use that will not block another duct or interfere with future cable installations.

2.9. Innerduct Installation. The Contractor shall install flexible geotextile multiple cell innerduct where no vacant innerduct exists. Innerduct shall not be continuous through manholes/handholes. The ends of the innerduct shall be folded back into the duct entrance (after cable installation) but the pull tapes shall extend out of the duct and secured to a pulling-in iron or cable rack or secured at the building entry point. If there is a tracer wire, it shall extend out of the duct, at least 12-24 inches free from the conduit where installed. The ends of the tracer wire shall be capped (insulated), secured to the manhole/handhole (or telecommunications room) wall and tagged with a label so indicating it as a “Duct Tracer Wire to xxx – Do Not Remove (where xxx is the other end of the wire).” These wires shall not be connected to any grounding system. In those locations where optical fiber cable is to be installed and no vacant innerduct exists, but there is a vacant 4-inch duct, the Contractor shall install 3 packs (1 pack detectable) of 3” 3-cell flexible geotextile multiple cell innerduct. If the duct is less than 4 inches in diameter, follow the innerduct manufacturer’s recommendation for the number of packs (make one pack detectable) and size of innerduct that is appropriate for the duct size. The condition may exist where there is neither a vacant duct nor vacant innerducts, but there is an abandoned-in-place cable that may be removed to reclaim a duct the Contractor shall identify these locations to the 86 CS/SCXP PM for resolution. Tracer wire installations shall be documented on as-built drawings.

2.10. Outside Plant Underground Optical Fiber Cable Installation. The Contractor shall install OSP all-dielectric, loose buffer tube, single mode, waterblocked, cable suitable for underground applications. Cables installed in manholes/handholes shall be neatly formed, racked, supported, and secured in place using suitable support items. Cable shall not be unsupported in the center of a manhole/handhole (such as between incoming and outgoing ducts) and shall not hinder entry of maintenance personnel into the manhole/handhole. Cable pulling tensions shall not exceed accepted telecommunications industry standards for the cable being installed. Optical fiber cable shall be installed in existing vacant innerduct, where possible. Prior to installation, if manholes/handholes are not clean and free of materials and debris the Contractor shall document the condition and notify the 86 CS/SCXP PM for resolution. Following installation activities, the Contractor shall ensure the manholes are clean and free of materials and debris, if caused by the installation. The Contractor shall determine the cable lengths required for implementation of this requirement. Note: Indoor optical fiber cable shall also be neatly formed, racked, supported, and secured in place using suitable support items and applicable cable pulling tensions shall not be exceeded.

2.11. Bending Radius. The minimum bend radius for both OSP and inside optical fiber cable shall be not less than 20 times the cable diameter during installation and after installation not less than 15 times the cable diameter, without kinks.

2.12. Maintenance Loops. The Contractor shall provide 50 feet of cable in the maintenance loop in a coil in the first manhole, out from a building, if practical (manhole congestion may be a consideration for placing the loop somewhere else). At a splice, either in a manhole or a building, provide 25 feet of cable in a maintenance loop for each cable entering/exiting a splice closure (or splice housing inside a building). Maintenance loops in manholes shall be stored in a vertical position and shall be supported by two cable hooks. Cable hooks are to be positioned so the highest one supports the underside of the top of the coil and the bottom hook supports the underside of the bottom of the coil. Maintenance loops in a building (splice) shall be stored in a vertical position and secured.

2.13. Fiber run from Bldg 93 to Bldg 570. Install approximately 5000 feet of 48-fiber all-dielectric, underground, singlemode optical fiber cable from Bldg 93 to Bldg 570. The intent is that the cable be installed in one continuous length, to the extent that it is practical. The Contractor shall determine whether or not there is some practical reason for an intermediate splice in the cable at some manhole between the cable end points.

2.14. Building Entrance Cables. Unlisted OSP cable shall not extend into a building beyond 50 feet (from the duct entry point) in cable length unless enclosed in metallic conduit. For locations where the termination is beyond 50 feet into a facility, the OSP cable shall be spliced to a cable listed for the environment in which it is to be placed. The splice shall be enclosed in a splice case or splice housing. If an OSP cable cannot be spliced within 50 feet of the building entry point, the cable shall be enclosed in metallic conduit to within 50 feet of its termination point. The Contractor shall have to make the determination after measuring the inside building distance. The intent is to be in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC).

2.15. Cable Racks and Associated Hardware. The Contractor shall install telecommunications industry standard cable racks, cable rack extensions, and cable hooks in existing manholes, as required, to rack and support cables, maintenance loops, and splices. Cables, either pulled-thru or spliced in manholes/handholes, shall be neatly formed, racked, supported, and secured in place using suitable support items. Cable hooks of the appropriate length shall be provided to support cables and splice cases. The cable hooks shall be secured using cable rack locking clips. Splices shall not be supported by the cables that enter each end of the splice case. The splices shall be supported by cable hooks under the splice case. All hardware (bolts, nuts, expansions anchors, etc.) shall be suitable for applications in a corrosive environment.

2.16. Duct Sealing. After installing innerduct and cable in a duct entering a manhole/handhole or building, seal the duct with a duct plug or a removable putty sealant (duxseal) suitable for the application. Note: The Contractor is not responsible for sealing ducts in which the Contractor installs cable in existing innerduct if the duct is not currently sealed.

2.17. Cable Terminations. 86 CS/SCXP PM will identify to the Contractor the equipment rack/cabinet within Bldgs 93 and 570 in which the Contractor is to install the FODPs and terminate the cable. If there is no existing rack/cabinet in which to install the new FODPs, the 86 CS/SCXP PM shall identify to the Contractor either floor space to install a new rack or wall space to install the FODP (or to install a backboard on which an FODP may be mounted).

2.17.1. Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP). The Contractor shall install an FODP (minimum 24-port capacity) with splice trays in buildings 93 and 570. Cable terminations shall be by single mode SC/APC connectorized cable assemblies (pigtails) fusion spliced to fibers in the incoming cable. The splices shall be stored in the splice tray.

2.17.2. Equipment Racks/Cabinets. Floor mounted equipment racks/cabinets, if required, shall be bolted securely to the floor using fasteners appropriate for the application. If placed adjacent to existing rack(s), the new rack installation shall be compatible (relative to front/back clearance, height, etc.) with existing racks. If the new equipment rack is not co-located with other racks, there shall be 36 inches clearance front, back, and sides (unless in a narrow or crowded telecommunications room). Equipment racks may be mounted adjacent to a wall on one side; however, front and back clearance shall remain 36 inches. Equipment racks shall be equipped with wire management panels for routing of cables/patch cords, etc.

2.18. Cable Splicing.

2.18.1. Optical Fiber Cable. Fiber optic splicing shall be accomplished IAW accepted telecommunications industry practices for fusion splicing optical fiber cable. The Contractor shall ensure no splice is left unattended unless it has been sealed to prevent the entrance of moisture. The Contractor and the 86 CS/SCXP PM shall inspect all splices prior to sealing the closure. If, for any reason, moisture contaminates a splice, all affected fiber connections shall be re-spliced and the entire splice retested.

2.18.2. Splice Closures/Housings. All underground splices shall be enclosed in a sealed closure. Above ground splices inside a building shall be enclosed in either a sealed splice closure or splice housing. Closures/housing shall be installed IAW manufacturer’s instructions.

2.19. Pressure Testing. Splice closures that have been installed by the Contractor shall be pressure tested IAW manufacturer’s instructions. If a splice case leaks, it shall be reinstalled and retested.

2.20. Marking.

2.20.1. Cable Tags. All tags shall be permanently labeled (not susceptible to erasure or fading) and corrosion resistant. Install cable tags on new cable in all manholes/handholes (each side of a splice) and the cable vault; on new cable at FODPs, cabinets/racks and duct entrances inside buildings. Where cables are routed through building conduits or cable trays, tag the cables at every access point, pullbox, etc. Maintenance loops in manholes shall be tagged. If the cable is in a pull-thru manhole, tags shall be placed approximately 2 feet from the duct entrance. Information on the tag shall identify cable by size, type, cable number and count. The following information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

Example: 48L8.3F

FO 570-93, 1-48

2.20.2. Fiber Optic Distribution Panel. FODPs shall be stenciled/marked with ink or paint or adhesive backed decals in letters and numbers that contrast (for visibility) with the FODP finish. If the manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which the ports on FODPs 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 cable number and fiber count contained in the splice tray. The marking shall identify the FODP by number (building number), cable number, and terminal (or panel) count.

Example:

FODP-570

FO 570-93,1-48

Note: The Contractor shall comply with any additional locally required marking. For example, local maintenance practices may require that the FODP be marked to identify the rack (#) in which it is located, or a suffix added to the FODP number if there are multiple FODPs in the building that may have the same number-possibly like in Bldg 2301.

2.20.3. Equipment Racks/Cabinets. New relay racks/cabinets shall be marked to be consistent in appearance with marking of existing racks/cabinets and/or consistent with local maintenance practices.

2.20.4. Tracer Wire. Innerduct tracer wires shall be 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).

2.20.5. Warning Tape. All trenches for outside plant cable installations involving underground cable duct installation shall be marked with cable warning tape. Cable warning tape shall be buried one foot below the surface and shall follow the cable route. Note. The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.21. Bonding. If existing cable racks in manholes are bonded, then Contractor installed cable racks shall also be bonded.

2.22. Testing. The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct testing and submit a test plan which shall include a methodology and time schedule for testing the cables and shall provide a sound resolution for dealing with unsatisfactory test results and a timeline for correcting any testing anomalies. During any testing phase, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the Contractor performed inspections and tests. The Contractor shall record all inspections and tests as they are accomplished and make all test sheets/results available for 86 CS/SCXP review as tests are completed. The Contractor shall notify the 86 CS/SCXP PM at least one working day prior to any testing and shall make available all testing standards and criteria used to accomplish testing. All testing shall be IAW accepted telecommunications industry standards (TIA) for the type cable being tested and type of test being conducted. The Contractor shall provide test reports to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of completing the testing.

2.22.1. Pre-Installation Tests. The Contractor shall test all fibers of new fiber optic cable for discontinuities, attenuation and length of cable on the reel. Cable(s) shall be delivered defect-free from the manufacturer. 86 CS/SCXP PM shall be allowed to review the test reports prior to the installation of any new optical fiber cable.

2.22.2. Post Installation. Tests shall be accomplished to ensure the installed cable is within industry accepted parameters for the cable type and length being tested. As a minimum, the Contractor shall test all fibers of all new optical fiber cables for discontinuities, attenuation and length of cable after termination. All fibers shall be defect free. Optical attenuation tests shall be accomplished at both 1310nm and 1550nm to ensure the installed cable meets the end user’s equipment requirement of less than 5db loss and less than -55db reflectivity from room 13 in Bldg 93 to rooms 148 and 142 in 570. The bi-directional optical power meter and light source method or equivalent test shall be used to perform this test. The Contractor shall calculate the estimated power budget using industry-accepted parameters for the cable type, length and components (connectors, etc.) being tested. The fiber shall be tested, using an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), to determine the installed cable length between FODP’s. The pass/fail criterion is met when the OTDR results show no anomalies, unexpected reflections or losses and the fiber attenuation is less than the maximum allowable attenuation value as calculated. Contractor shall locate and clear anomalies or defects if caused by the installation.

2.22.3. Pressure Testing. Splice closures installed by the Contractor shall be pressure tested IAW with manufacturer’s instructions. If a splice case leaks, it shall be reinstalled and retested.

2.23. Duct Sealing. After installing innerduct and cable in a duct entering a manhole/handhole, seal the duct with a duct plug or a removable putty sealant (duxseal) suitable for the application.

2.24. Geospatial Deliverables. The Contractor shall provide geospatial data deliverables of all new conduit routes. All geospatial deliverables shall be submitted no later than 30 days after project completion. All geospatial data shall conform to the following requirements:

a. As part of the Geographic Information System (GIS) effort, the Contractor shall use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and conventional surveying methods, to collect and report Comm Feature Location Data (CFLD), following Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) STD-007.4-2002 Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards Part 4, as it supports the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. With a 95% confidence level, CFLD shall be accurate to +/- 18” in the horizontal plane.

b. The Vertical (Z) axis data shall be taken at ground level.

c. CFLD data shall be in MS Excel spreadsheet format.

d. At a minimum, data shall be collected for the following:

i. The centerline position of Contractor installed ductbank runs.

ii. The center of exterior riser(s), at ground level, on Contractor installed building entries.

iii. The centerline of Contractor installed underground conduit entries at the edge of building foundations.

iv. The beginning and ending points of Contractor installed:

(1) Concrete encasements

(2) Steel casings

(3) Transition points between HDPE rollpipe and 4” PVC conduit

(4) Any other surface/above ground Contractor installed special features.

e. All vertical position data shall be taken at surface level.

f. Each CFLD shall be named using CADD/GIS Technology Center’s Spatial Data Standards (SDS) release 2.0 (or the most current version available) naming conventions.

3.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES (GFP/GFE/GFS).

3.1. Use of Government Manhole/Handhole/Ducts. The Contractor shall use Government manholes and ducts.

3.2. Damaged GFP. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to determine the condition of these manholes/handholes, conduits/ducts and report to the 86 CS/SCXPP PM any manholes/handholes or ducts found damaged, or unusable. The Contractor shall, in the event of damage to GFP during installation, determine and report to the PM the extent and probable cause.

4.0. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1. Applicable Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all federal laws, codes, regulations, and statutes applicable in the performance of this contract. The following is not an all-inclusive list. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain and adhere to all applicable federal standards.

Note: If there is a conflict between the requirements of this PWS and any applicable document identified in this paragraph, or between documents, the most stringent requirement shall prevail.

4.2. Federal Government.

RUS Bulletin

7153F-201 Acceptance Tests and Measurements of Telecommunications Plant http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/publications/bulletins.htm

4.3. Communications and Information Systems Installations Records (CSIR). The 86 CS/SCXP PM shall provide the Contractor three (3) hard copies and an electronic copy of the cable diagrams, manhole racking diagrams, cable vault drawings, MDF drawings to the Contractor and any other drawings, sketches, records relevant to this effort. These drawings are for redlining/as-built and informational purposes and to assist the Contractor in locating buildings and manholes and identifying cable routes. The 86 CS/SCXP PM shall convey to the Contractor all requirements relative to the plant-in-place system used by SCXP so that the deliverables (See paragraph 4.0) to be provided by the Contractor are compatible with the Ramstein AB plant-in-place record system.

4.4. Commercial Standards and Manuals. The Contractor shall comply with the following commercial standards where applicable. The following is not an all-inclusive list. It is the Contractor's responsibility to identify and obtain other standards/manuals not listed that may be relevant to task order implementation.

http://www.tiaonline.org/

4.5. State, Local And Site-Specific Regulations. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable host nation, local, and site-specific codes, regulations, and statutes that apply to this effort.

4.6. Conformance with Environmental Management Systems. The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant environmental policy and objectives identified in the installation environmental management system (EMS) applicable for your contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conserves water, energy and other resources to the maximum extent feasible and ensure minimum production of waste as possible, giving preference to recycling and reutilization opportunities. Furthermore, the Contractor shall give preference to less toxic materials whenever available and still reliable for their work. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance of host nation and USAF environmental laws and regulations associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the environmental management system on base and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All on-site contractor personnel shall receive the installation EMS awareness level information.

4.7. Conformance with Environmental Requirements

The contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable German and US Air Force environmental laws, regulations and operating standards, including but not limited to the Final Governing Standards (FGS) for Germany. The contractor shall be immediately capable of understanding and addressing environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to work performed under this contract.

The FGS for Germany and other important environmental laws & requirements applicable for all contractors working on base can be provided upon request.

4.8. Key Personnel Listing. The Contractor shall provide a key personnel listing, to include the Contractor’s site point of contact (POC) and contact information to the Contracting Officer prior to commencing work and update information on a continual basis as changes occur to ensure it is always current and correct throughout the life of the contract.

4.9. Site Point of Contact. The Contractor shall provide a Site POC, and an alternate, responsible for on-site interface of all work site communications with the Government.

4.10. Personnel Qualifications. The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring that sufficient personnel are assigned to this contract and that all personnel are experienced and qualified to perform the tasks associated with this effort.

4.11. Quality (Control) Assurance. The Contractor shall provide Quality Assurance support for the entire life of the project. The Contractor’s quality assurance evaluator shall assist the Government representative in performing random spot checks and system acceptance tests. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying system and outside plant deficiencies and/or discrepancies throughout the life of the project. A status report shall be submitted indicating any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them.

4.12. Base, Restricted and Controlled Area Access, Contractor ID Badges. All Contractor personnel shall comply with Ramstein AB, security policies for access to the installation. The Contractor shall coordinate with the 86 CS/SCXP PM to obtain and return temporary badges and vehicle registrations. When applicable, the Contractor shall coordinate with the 86 CS/SCXP PM for access and security badges for access to restricted and/or controlled areas. Contractor personnel shall wear these badges at all times while in the secure areas. The Contractor shall provide identification badges for employees which are to be worn at all times that identify the individual, company name, and clearly indicate the wearer is a contractor. All Contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on Ramstein AB.

4.13. Hours of Operation.

4.13.1. Normal Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during normal duty hours of 0730-1630. However, mission requirements may necessitate work outside normal hours. Any site work requested by the Contractor to be performed outside of normal duty hours shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer at least 5 work days in advance. Delays associated with working on an active military installation are at the Contractor’s risk. Delays may be military family days, scheduled military exercises, physical training, furlough days, etc.

4.13.2. Holidays. The Contractor shall not perform under this contract on federal/host nation holidays or site-unique down-days unless expressly authorized by the contracting officer.

4.14. On Call/Emergency Services. The Contractor shall be required to provide support and/or assistance in the resolution of Contractor-caused system problems during non-duty hours for emergencies or mission need basis at no change in contract price.

4.15. Confined Spaces. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of Contractor personnel entering confined spaces on Ramstein AB and for meeting the requirements of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 91-203, Chapter 23, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction and applicable OSHA Standards. The Contractor shall enter confined spaces, and perform confined space atmospheric testing/forced air ventilation and shall conduct exposure monitoring during confined space entries. The Contractor shall mark and barricade open manholes IAW applicable OSHA Standards, and any local procedures. The Contractor shall coordinate all confined space operations with the Base Ground Safety Office, including the processing of the confined space entry permit, AF Form 1024, prior to start of work.

4.16. Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation. The Contractor shall record and report all available facts relating to each instance of accidental damage to Government property or injury to Contractor personnel to the Base Ground Safety Office. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Contracting Officer. 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.

4.17. Hazardous Materials, Environmental, and Other Local Requirements

4.17.1. Disposal/Reporting. The Contractor shall comply with local procedures concerning the use, disposal, or reporting of hazardous materials.

4.17.2. Hazardous Material Identification. The Contractor shall submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) IAW FAR Clause 52.223-3 for any hazardous materials (paints, solvents, cleaners, encapsulating compound, etc.) to be used in performance of the contract. The Contractor shall file the MSDS(s) with the Ramstein AB Environmental Management Office prior to using hazardous material.

4.18. Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance and Work Request. The Contractor shall obtain a Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, AF IMT 103 (digging permit) for excavation work or any work that may disrupt vehicular traffic flow, base utility services, protection provided by fire, security police, or routine activities of the base. The Contractor shall obtain an approved Base Civil Engineering Work Request, AF Form 332, prior to any facility or manhole modification.

4.19. Contractor-Furnished Property and Equipment Delivery (CFP/CFE). The 86 CS/SCXP PM will not accept receipt of Contractor provided material to be delivered to Ramstein AB. The Contractor shall be responsible for the receipt, staging and deployment of Contractor provided equipment and material.

4.20. Transportation and Storage of Material/Equipment. The Contractor shall transport and store all CFM and CFE that is required to implement contract requirements. Secure storage, (container, POD, trailer, etc.) will not be provided by the government.

4.21. Service Outages. The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled Contractor-caused interruptions of service. The Contractor shall coordinate planned outages with the site POC at least five workdays in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

5.0. DELIVERABLES.

5.1. Required Deliverables. All deliverables are subject to Government acceptance and approval. They shall meet professional standards and the requirements set forth in the contract and this PWS. All deliverables shall be produced using recommended software tools/versions as acceptable to the 86 CS/SCXP PM. The Contractor shall submit the following deliverables.

5.2. As-Built Drawings. Any existing MicroStation CSIRs relevant to this contract shall be provided to the Contractor by the 86 CS/SCXP PM. When relevant CSIRs do not exist, new records shall be created by the Contractor. All electronic as-builts shall be MicroStation Ver 8.1. The Contractor shall provide color red-line (as-built) drawings, upon completion of the work, depicting the as-built configuration of all Contractor installed OSP and inside plant (IP) infrastructure or components. OSP as-built drawings shall include manhole racking diagrams which depict splice set ups, cable sizes and types, cable numbers and counts, ducts from which the Contractor removed cable, ducts in which the Contractor installed innerduct (depicting the innerduct in the duct), and disposition of the innerduct tracer wire. IP as-built drawings shall include rack elevations, if Contractor installs new FODP’s in a rack/cabinet; route of premises cable if Contractor determines that listed cable has to be installed inside a building to comply with the “50-foot rule”. The symbols and text used to depict and record the as-built configuration shall be like those now used on Ramstein AB plant-in-place cable drawings.

5.3. Digital Photographs. The Contractor shall document and provide the following by digital photographs upon project completion.

5.3.1. Manhole wall(s). Manhole walls on which Contractor racked or spliced cable is located.

5.4. Schedule. The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule that denotes major activities to include time-phased start and completion dates for this contract. The contractor shall provide the schedule within 10 days of performance start date.

5.5. Status Report. A weekly report shall be submitted indicating project progress/status and listing any deficiencies detected and corrective action taken.

6.0. PERFORMANCE.

6.1. Place of Performance. The place of performance is Ramstein AB GE.

6.2. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be 90 days from the effective performance start date.

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