PWS BICSI Training.pdf

Performance Work Statement

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

30TH SPACE COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON

(30 SCS)

Inside Plant Cable Training Program

29 July 2024

VANDENBERG SFB, CA

Table of Contents

Part 1: General Information Part 2: Specific Tasks Part 3: Contractor Furnished Items and Equipment Part 4: Government Furnished Items and Services Part 5: Definitions Part 6: Acronyms

Part 1 General Information Description of Services:

The Inside Plant Cable Training Program aims to provide advanced comprehensive training in the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of structured cabling systems for both optical fiber and copper cables. The program also includes training on equipment racks/ cabinets, bonding and grounding for network/communications equipment, firestopping practices for communications pathways, crew leadership, project management, and the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) standards including ANSI, TIA, and NFPA.

Hands-On Training for eight (8) Inside Plant Technicians will be designed to provide a comprehensive, practical experience in installing, testing, and maintaining structured cabling systems. The training will cover both optical fiber and copper cable systems and will include modules on equipment racks/cabinets, bonding and grounding, firestopping practices, crew leadership, project management, and the application of ICT standards as outlined in the 8th edition of the Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM).

Contractor will provide participants the opportunity to work directly with cable and equipment in a simulated work environment, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting. The training will include demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and interactive discussions to ensure a thorough understanding of the material. Participants will be required to complete all modules and demonstrate their understanding and application of the material covered through assessments and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion.

This training shall provide participants with the advanced practical skills and knowledge they need to successfully install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain structured cabling systems. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

- Install and maintain optical fiber and copper cable systems in accordance with best practices and ICT standards.

- Configure and maintain equipment racks and cabinets to ensure proper cooling, space utilization, and cable management.

- Implement proper bonding and grounding to ensure the safety and reliability of their installations.

- Understand and apply firestopping practices to maintain proper fire protection while ensuring the continuity of communications services.

- Lead a crew effectively by demonstrating team building, conflict resolution, and communication skills.

- Apply project management principles to inside plant cable projects, including planning, execution, and closure.

- Understand and apply ICT standards from ANSI, TIA, and NFPA to ensure their installations meet industry standards and best practices.

Period of Performance: Training will take place over a period of 1 week with a minimum total of 35 hours of instruction during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. The training will be led by experienced instructor(s) who are subject matter experts in the field of Inside Plant structured cabling. Instructor(s) must be able to comply with all base security requirements imposed by the Installation Commander, which are subject to change due to installation and real-world situations.

Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Priced Contract.

Hours of Operation: 30 SCS conducts business, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.

Recognized Holidays: The instruction will not be accomplished during any federal holiday. The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal holidays nor will the course be scheduled for a week during which a Federal holiday is observed.

The holidays observed are:

New Year’s Day - 1 January Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January President’s Day - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - last Monday in May Juneteenth – 19 June Independence Day - 4 July Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day - 11 November Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - 25 December If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed.

Post Award Conference: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other government personnel, as appropriate, may meet with the Contractor to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and identify and resolve potential problems.

However, it is not a substitute for the contractor’s fully understanding the work requirements at the time offers are submitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final agreement arrived at in any negotiations leading to contract award. These meetings shall be held at no additional cost to the Government.

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Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

WAWF ACCEPTOR:

NAME: Megan Wallace

ORGANIZATION: 30 SCS

COMM: 805-606-6982

EMAIL: megan.wallace.2@spaceforce.mil

CUSTOMER POC:

NAME: Jordon Olson, Supervisory Telecommunications Specialist ORGANIZATION: 30 SCS/SCO Inside Plant COMM: 805-605-1963 or 805-606-5887 EMAIL: jordon.olson.1@spaceforce.mil

The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager/Program Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person(s) and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the Contract Manager/Program Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO. The Contract Manager/Program Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager/Program Manager or alternate shall be available between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

Performance Monitoring:

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this Contract to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards identified in this PWS.

The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance by performing scheduled and unscheduled check ins. The government will also evaluate and validate customer complaints to ensure the contractor is meeting all contractual requirements. The CO or the COR may schedule progress meetings as required. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

Quality of training will be ensured through ongoing assessment of participants' understanding and practical application of the material covered in each module. Instructors will provide regular feedback and coaching to ensure participants are on track to meet the programs learning objectives.

Participants will be required to complete all modules and demonstrate their understanding and application of the material covered through assessments and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion.

The program will be considered complete when all participants have successfully completed all modules and demonstrated their understanding and application of the material covered through assessments and practical exercises.

CONTRACTING POC:

NAME:

ORGANIZATION:

COMM:

EMAIL:

Customer Alternate POC:

NAME: Mike Padilla ORGANIZATION: 30 SCS/SCO Inside Plant

COMM: 808-606-5887

EMAIL: michael.padilla.14@spaceforce.mil mailto:britton.butterfield.1@ mailto:jamie.muro@spaceforce.mil

Part 2 Specific Tasks

2. Specific Tasks:

Instruction Services: The contractor shall be responsible for performing the tasks/contract line items (CLINs) listed below. 30 SCS Key Personnel section may be contacted to answer questions about the work effort and/or may accompany the contractor upon request as needed.

SCOPE OF WORK.

Services, non-personal: The Contractor shall provide, unless otherwise noted here in, all personnel, supervision, equipment, materials, diagnostics and programming software, and any other items and services needed to perform training as described in this PWS. Training will take place over a period of 1 week with a minimum total of 35 hours of instruction during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. The training will be led by experienced instructor(s) who are subject matter experts in the field of Inside Plant structured cabling. Instructor(s) must comply with all base security requirements imposed by the Installation Commander, which are subject to change due to installation and real-world situations.The program will be delivered at the training facility located at Bldg. 35, 3146th St., Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 93437. The program will be delivered over a period of 1 weeks, with a minimum of 35 hours of instruction. Training sessions will be held Monday through Friday between the hours of 0730 to 1630. The training schedule must not include any week in which a Federal holiday is observed. The Contractor shall be licensed and insured to operate in California, utilizing industry-standard supplies, equipment and practices and meeting all applicable federal, state and local laws and statutes. Appropriately certified employees shall instruct the trainees.

The Contractor shall be licensed and insured to operate in California, utilizing industry-standard supplies, equipment and practices and meeting all applicable federal, state and local laws and statutes.

Appropriately certified employees shall instruct the trainees.

CLIN 0001 – Module 1: Advanced Structured Cabling System Installation, Testing, and Troubleshooting: This module covers the principles and practices of structured cabling systems and pathways. Participants will gain advanced knowledge of best practices and application of industry standards in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting these systems. Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for instruction on these topics.

CLIN 0002 – Module 2: Optical Fiber Cable – Single Mode Fiber: This module focuses on Single Mode Fiber (SMF) technology, its installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Participants will gain practical experience working with SMF and related equipment including fusion splicer, power meter, and optical time domain reflectometer. Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for instruction on these topics.

CLIN 0003 - Module 3: Copper Twisted Pair Cable – Cat6A: This module covers Cat6A unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper cable, its installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Participants will learn how to optimize the performance and longevity of Cat6A installations. Participants will gain practical experience terminating Cat6A utilizing modular plugs, jack, and patch panels.

Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for instruction on these topics.

CLIN 0004 - Module 4: Equipment Racks/Cabinets: This module covers the installation, configuration, and maintenance of equipment racks and cabinets. Participants will learn how to optimize space utilization and ensure proper cooling, seismic bracing, and cable management.

Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for the class.

CLIN 0005 - Module 5: Bonding and Grounding for Network/Communications Equipment and Communications Pathways This module covers the principles and practices of bonding and grounding as they apply to network and communications equipment and pathways. Participants will learn how to ensure the safety and reliability of their installations. Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for instruction on these topics.

CLIN 0006 – Module 6: Firestopping Practices for Communications Pathways: This module covers best practices for firestopping in communications pathways. Participants will learn how to maintain proper fire protection while ensuring the continuity of communications services. Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for instruction on these topics.

CLIN 0007 – Module 7: Crew Leadership: This module covers the fundamentals of crew leadership, including team building, conflict resolution, and communication skills. Participants will learn how to lead their crews effectively and efficiently. Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for instruction on these topics.

CLIN 0008 - Module 8: Project Management: This module covers the principles and practices of project management as they apply to inside plant cable projects. Participants will learn how to plan, execute, and close projects successfully. Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for instruction on these topics.

CLIN 0009 - Module 9: Application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Standards: This module covers the application of ICT standards from professional trade organizations including ANSI, TIA, and NFPA. Participants will learn how to ensure their installations meet these standards and best practices. Contractor must provide all required practice equipment and supplies for instruction on these topics.

Upon completion of the program, participants will have the advanced skills and knowledge to expertly install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain structured cabling systems for both optical fiber and copper cables. They will also have a solid understanding of equipment racks/cabinets, bonding and grounding, firestopping practices, crew leadership, project management, and the application of ICT standards. The program will be considered complete when all participants have successfully completed all modules and demonstrated their understanding and application of the material covered through assessments and practical exercises.

Invoicing: The contractor shall invoice IAW Clause 252.232-7006 “Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions” (see clause section of contract).

Personnel: contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance. Upon completion of the Contract, or an individual employee’s employment, the contractor shall retrieve all identification media issued by the 30th Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS) and immediately surrender it to the government.

Contractor personnel shall comply with and ensure that any subcontractor personnel comply with current federal, state, local, Department of Defense (DoD), and Air Force regulations, plans, and policies including all applicable parts of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard (AFOSH) and United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA).

The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the Contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and received approval in accordance with (IAW) DoD 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulations (JER),” “Standards of Conduct”.

The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this Contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

Security Requirements:

At all times on Vandenberg SFB premises, all Contractor employees shall comply with all base security requiremnets

Government Liability for Loss or Damage: The government will not be liable for any loss or damage to the contractor’s property (including stock) or for expenses incidental to such loss or damage unless caused by the Government.

Damage: The Vendor is liable for any damage that occurs to the vehicle while in possession of it, whether or not this damage is caused by the Vendor. In case of any damage, vehicle must be restored to the condition in which it was delivered, plus the work specified in section 2, within the 21 calendar day performance period specified above.

Inspection and Acceptance: When the vendor indicates that the work in Part 2 is complete, the Government reserves the right to inspect the work for quality and completeness according to this PWS.

The Government will accept the vehicle once the work is confirmed and conforms to this PWS and all applicable state and federal law. By re-taking possession of the vehicles and leaving the Vendor's premises with the vehicles, the Government signifies the acceptance of the work performed. All discrepancies between the PWS and the work performed must be identified by the Government and resolved prior to the Trucks being removed from the Vendor's premises.

In case of disputes between the Government and Vendor regarding the assessment of the work performed, STANDARD DISPUTE OR ARBITRATION POLICIES FOR DOD/GOV AND/OR

STATE OF CA WILL BE FOLLOWED.

Required Reports/Submittals: The contractor is required to provide documentation as indicated below.

Contract Start-Up: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any potentially Hazardous Materials used by the contractor on Vandenberg SFB.

http://www.ecmra.mil/

Part 3 Contractor Furnished Items and Equipment

3. Contractor Furnished Items and Equipment:

The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this Contract that are not listed under Part 4 of this PWS including, but not limited to, mobile lab equipment, student workbooks, lab racks, ladders, tools and consumables will be provided for use in lab exercises. Also, BICSI provides all audio-visual equipment including instructor laptop computer, data/video projector, projector screen, flipchart and easels, markers, and power cords; and classroom materials including workbooks, pencils, writing pads and certificate of attendance.

The contractor shall ensure their equipment is strictly maintained in functional and safe operating condition.

Part 4 Government Furnished Items and Services

4. GOVERNMENT- FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

The government will provide physical space for the instruction at the training facility located at Bldg. 9325, 314 6th St., Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 93437.

- Training room (minimum of 1000 square feet unobstructed)

- Sufficient table space per participant: 2 students per 6'x30" table with a chair per student

- Instructor head table and chair

- Two 6' x 30" tables at rear of room for equipment and work/demo area

- Sufficient space at front and rear of room for training racks

Part 5

Definitions

5. DEFINITIONS: The following is a list of terms used within PWS that require further definition.

CONTRACTOR: A supplier or vendor awarded a Contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this Contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER: A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate Contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to administer the Contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the Contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the Contract.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERABLE: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

KEY PERSONNEL: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a Contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When Key Personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

PHYSICAL SECURITY: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

QUALITY CONTROL: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet Contract requirements.

SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a Contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have private of Contract with the subcontractor.

WORK DAY: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the Contract.

WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

HAZARDOUS OR INCOMPATIBLE WASTE. For the purpose of this PWS, hazardous and incompatible wastes is considered to be but not limited to any oils, greases, flammables, chemicals, metals and other material that is listed or described in Article 3 (Discharge Prohibitions and Limitations) in VSFB’s Permit I-004 with the City of Lompoc.

ACRONYMS

AFCEC Air Force Civil Engineer Center AFFARS Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AFI Air Force Instruction AFOSH Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard BCE Base Civil Engineer BHPO Base Historic Preservation Officer CAER Community Awareness and Emergency Response CES Civil Engineer Squadron CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CM Corrective Maintenance CO Contracting Officer CONS Contracting Squadron CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DCC Disaster Control Center DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DFAS Defense Finance Accounting System DOD Department of Defense EIAP Environmental Impact Analysis Process EPA Environmental Protection Agency EPA-CPG Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines EPP Environmental Protection Plan FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FSD Fire Safety Deficiency HAZMAT Hazardous Materials HMI Human Man Interface HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (system) IAW In Accordance With NATE North American Technician Excellence NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NOV Notice of Violation OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PM Preventative Maintenance POC Point of Contact PST Pacific Standard Time PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SW Space Wing SFS Security Forces Squadron UFC United Facilities Criteria VSFB Vandenberg Space Force Base WAWF Wide Area Work Flow WFSM Water and Fuels System Maintenance