Attachment_1_BTIS_SOW_--_6_Feb_2015.pdf

BASE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SYSTEM (BTIS)

INSTALLATION SERVICES

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Eglin AFB, FL

6 February 2015

Attachment 1 Statement of Work (SOW)) Solicitation No. FA2823-15-R-3001 BTIS Installation Services Contract No. FA2823-15-D-XXXX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BASE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (BTIS) INSTALLATION SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. BASIC SERVICES

1.2. PERFORMANCE PERIOD

1.3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1.4. CONFIDENTIALITY

2. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

2.1. GENERAL

3. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

3.1. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

4.2. REQUIREMENTS

4.3. QUALITY CONTROL (QC)

APPENDIX I

1. INSTALLATION SERVICES SPECIFICATION

1.1. PURPOSE

1.2. CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT (CPE)

1.3. TERMINATION BLOCKS AND DEMARCATION PANELS

1.4. BUILDING INSIDE STRUCTURE CABLING

1.5. OUTSIDE PLANT DISTRIBUTION AND INSTALLATION

APPENDIX II

1. GLOSSARY AND DEFINITIONS

1.1. PURPOSE

1.2. DEFINITIONS:

1.3. ACRONYMS

APPENDIX III

1. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

1.1. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

1.2. VENDOR DOCUMENTS

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

BASE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (BTIS) INSTALLATION SERVICES

24 June 2014

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, labor, tools, materials, supervision, transportation and other items and services necessary to perform Base Telecommunications System (BTS) Installation Services for the 96 Communications Squadron (96 CS), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

1.1. Basic Services

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, (except for Government-furnished property and services as specified in individual task orders ), and other items and services necessary to perform all Base Telecommunications System (BTIS) Installation Services, tasks and functions for Eglin AFB as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW). This specification provides the standards for inside and outside plant telecommunications installations and materials in accordance with 96 Communications Squadron (96 CS) Systems and Wire/Cable Specification. Contractor furnished services are to be provided in accordance with (IAW) the Government stated needs at the time of order placement. The service level provides for and requires the Contractor to furnish commercial grade installation services on an as needed basis.

1.1.1. This SOW is intended to provide the Contractor only general guidance and information concerning the scope or content of the work to be performed during the term of this contract. It prescribes the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) procedures and best commercial practices for performing or conducting systems installation and sets forth those tasks the Government anticipates and expects the Contractor to perform during the term of contract. It is not an inclusive list of all services to be performed, and the Contractor may be required to perform other tasks necessary to meet commercial or local standards. Unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing, the Contractor shall determine and provide for all personnel, equipment, parts, material, tools, labor and any other items and services necessary to perform requested installations.

1.1.2. At all times, the 96 CS shall retain Quality Assurance authority for all installed systems.

1.1.3. This SOW contains numerous specifications, instructions, regulations and standards for the accomplishment of the services required herein. In the event of a contradiction the strictest method of accomplishing the service shall take precedence, unless a different method is approved by Contracting Officer.

1.2. Performance Period

The Contractor shall perform the services in this SOW for a one (1) year based period and four (4), one (1) year options.

CLIN 0001 Base Year (13 May 2015-12 May 2016) CLIN 1001 Option Year 1 (13 May 2016-12 May 2017) CLIN 2001 Option Year 2 (13 May 2017-12 May 2018) CLIN 3001 Option Year 3 (13 May 2018-12 May 2019) CLIN 4001 Option Year 4 (13 May 2019-12 May 2020)

1.3. Place of Performance

The contractor shall perform the services in the Statement of Work at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida to include Duke Field, 7 Special Forces Group Cantonment Area, numerous sites on the Eglin Range complex and at 96 CS-owned infrastructure in the Hurlburt Field vicinity.

1.4. Confidentiality

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Unauthorized disclosure of information by the Contractor shall be handled as appropriate by the CSO and may require disciplinary actions according to security regulations.

2. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

2.1. General

Each task order placed under this contract shall be evaluated individually and a performance assessment will be generated and submitted to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

3. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

Government Furnished Property and/or Materials (GFP/ GFM) will be cited on individual Task Orders. If applicable, the Government will identify on each individual task order government-furnished property (such as facilities, equipment, materials, and services) that will be provided at no cost to the contractor. All Government-furnished property and services shall be used only for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall manage Government furnished property in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.245-1, Government Property. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, property, and materials shall be secured.

3.1. Hazardous Material Identification

The Contractor shall comply with base Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) regulations for all issues of hazardous material, and ensure storage procedures meet all federal, state, and local requirements. Prior to use on Eglin AFB, the Contractor shall provide the Base Hazardous Material Pharmacy, through the SCXP and/or contracting officer, a list of all hazardous materials the Contractor brings onto Government property and shall provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each Hazardous Chemical listed in OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR

1910.1200 in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-3, “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data.”

The MSDS must be on file with the Base Environmental Management Office prior to any use of the hazardous material.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Contractor Personnel

4.1.1. Contract Manager

4.1.1.1. The Contractor shall appoint a Program Manager (PM) to provide daily supervision and quality control, and who shall represent the Contractor and be responsible for the performance of the work throughout the term of the contract. The name of this person, and an alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Program Manager (PM) shall be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. The PM shall be able to effectively communicate with Contractor employees.

4.1.2. Contractor Employees

4.1.2.1. The Government reserves the right to restrict the employment, under this contract, of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to health, safety, security, general well-being, or the operational mission of the installation and its population.

Contractor shall perform background checks, at Contractor's expense, to ensure that said employee has not been convicted of any sexual crime or any crime against children. The Contractor shall provide for and maintain the capability to create, update or post changes to drawings, plant records or documents using locally compatible AUTOCAD or Microstation software. Contractor shall provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data (sub-meter accuracy) for all outside plant data per local guidance (contact SCXP for latest Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) Visualization Concept (CVC) data collection guidance).

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4.1.3. Employee Qualifications/Certifications

4.1.3.1. The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring that sufficient personnel are assigned to this contract and that all personnel are experienced and qualified, to include any required certifications, deemed necessary to perform the services listed in this SOW. The installer shall be a Total Solutions Provider Certified Installer in compliance with all BICSI and EIA/TIA Standards.

4.1.4. Sub Contract Support

4.1.4.1. If parts of the project are sub-contracted to another company, the same provisions apply. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure their subs meet/exceed the identified performance requirements. The Contractor shall identify and notify the CO as to key personnel and their qualifications prior to commencing work. All subcontractor personnel shall be proficient in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking the English language. See FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, for the percentage of subcontracts allowed.

4.1.5. Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA)

4.1.5.1. The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via the secure data collection site (i.e.

Contract Manpower Reporting Application). The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address http://www.ecmra.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the above eCMRA help desk.

4.2. REQUIREMENTS

4.2.1. Hours of operation

4.2.1.1. Normal hours of operation: The Contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during normal duty hours (Monday-Friday: 0700-1600 (CST)) or as agreed upon by both parties for each task order.

4.2.1.2. Federal Holidays: The Contractor is not required to provide services on the following federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it may be observed on Friday or Monday as directed.

4.2.2. Base passes: Common Access Cards (CACs)

4.2.2.1. The Contractor’s PM or alternate shall complete all necessary documents for all Contractor personnel requiring access to Eglin AFB. Common Access Cards (CAC) shall be required for all on-site Contractor personnel. The Contractor’s PM shall ensure the Government representative in the local organization designated to authorize issuance of Contractor’s CACs (i.e. Trusted Agent (TA) receives a Visitor Request for each employee through the Trusted Agent Security System (TASS). Contractor personnel shall electronically submit application to the TA, once approved set up appointment at https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ or go to the Eglin Military Personnel Section located in Bldg 210 to receive their CAC. Any controlled areas requiring unescorted access clearance greater than a CAC will be required to be escorted by the customer: as agreed upon by both parties for each task order.

4.2.3. Physical Security

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4.2.3.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. Restricted area badges will not be necessary as the customer will be required to provide escorts in any areas needed. The contractor will not be required to obtain a Contract Access Card (CAC) or base computer access.

4.2.4. Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation

4.2.4.1. Record and report to the Contractor Safety Officer (CSO) or designee all available facts relating to each instance of accidental damage to Government property or injury to either Contractor or CSO or designee. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the CO. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the CSO or designee until the investigation is completed.

4.2.5. Subcontractor Safety

The applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards will be mandatory for this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local laws concerning safety.

Contractor shall manage all work areas to ensure the safety of building occupants, base personnel, or visitors in or near the areas. The Contractor must provide a Safety Plan to Operational Contracting for review and the plan must be implemented to ensure all personnel are aware of the safety requirements.

Contractor must ensure that personnel are properly trained on the equipment they are tasked to operate.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring subcontractors satisfy the safety and health requirements set forth in this contract and those specified by local safety and health personnel. The Contractor shall include a stipulation in all subcontracts to require subcontractors to comply with applicable safety and health requirements, specifically AFI-91-203, CONSOLIDATED OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTION.

4.2.6. Ordering Procedures.

4.2.6.1. All awarded contractors will be given a fair opportunity to submit a proposal for task orders contemplated under this contract. The Contracting Officer will issue a request for proposal (RFP) which will state the work required under the task order, time and date of the site survey, proposal response time and award evaluation criteria. All awarded contractors must submit a proposal on at least 80% of all RFPs issued during the current ordering period. Failure to propose on at least 80% of RFPs issued may result in non-exercise of the next option period or termination of the contract.

4.2.6.2. Proposal Requirements. In responding to a RFP, Contractors shall submit the following minimum information:

Total price Detailed list of materials Estimated time of completion Any assumptions Any additional information as specified in the RFP

4.2.6.3. All task orders awarded under this contract shall be firm-fixed price.

4.2.6.4. All task orders will be awarded on a lowest priced technically acceptable basis unless otherwise specified in the RFP.

4.2.7. Installation of Outside Plant (OSP) and premise wiring (last 400 feet)

4.2.7.1. Infrastructure including route construction: All survey and engineering efforts for premise wiring and OSP will follow the guidelines of the Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 02-12 and the local base systems and wire/cable specifications. Any variations from this standard will be accomplished via

FA2823-15-R-3001: Attachment #1 // Base Telecommunications System Installation Services // Eglin AFB, FL waiver concurred to by SCO. The design will also conform to Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industry Association (TIA/EIA) standards and the Building Industry Consulting Services, International Telecom Distribution Methods Manual (BICSI TDMM). Supply and install a complete telecommunications cabling system designed by selected contractor submitted to SCXP and approved by SCO. The installed system shall be based on a physical star wiring topology that is designed in accordance with and supported by the selected manufacturer’s certification program. A cutover plan will be put in place to avoid user service disruption and included in the Gantt chart for each offer, if applicable.

4.2.8. Support Services

4.2.8.1. Contractor shall meet with appropriate local safety and health, environmental, and civil engineering offices prior to the commencement of work to determine any potential problems with the projected work in areas that may contain asbestos, hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes. Follow local procedures in the event such problems are encountered. Ensure that any required environmental assessments have been accomplished and that any problems identified have been resolved before beginning work. This assessment is not a Contractor tasking. Advise the CSO or designee immediately upon learning that an environmental assessment has not been accomplished. The Contractor shall not begin work before the environmental assessment has been accomplished and any problems identified have been resolved. Obtain a Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, AF Form 103, prior to any trenching or digging. The contractor shall obtain an approved Base Civil Engineering Work Request, AF Form 332, prior to any facility, manhole, or handhole modification. (Note: Base Civil Engineering may be required to schedule and perform this type of work.) Trenching, excavation, confined spaces entry, confined spaces atmospheric testing/forced air ventilation, and marking and barricading of open trenches, shall be performed IAW Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, any local procedures, and other provisions of this contract. Determine additional local procedures to be followed concerning the work to be performed.

4.3. Quality Control (QC)

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan that contains, as a minimum, the items listed in 4.3.2. to the contracting officer within 30-days after contract award, for acceptance. The Quality Control Plan shall be utilized throughout the life of the contract as the contractor’s primary management tool to ensure services are provided in accordance with stated specifications. The contracting officer will notify the Contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan. The Contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the contracting officer before the start of any work.

4.3.1. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

4.3.2. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

4.3.2.1. The Contractor’s quality control plan shall contain, as a minimum, the following items: A description of the inspection system to cover all services. Description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspector(s). A description of the methods to be used for identifying and

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Records must document all inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken. Inspection and Testing required to provide commissioning, verification, inspection and certification of installed systems.

4.3.3. Test Requirements

4.3.3.1. Copper Testing

4.3.3.1.1. End-to-end testing for Unshielded Twisted Pair/Screened Twisted Pair (UTP/STP) copper shall be conducted for 100% of pairs and shall identify any discrepancies. All new UTP/STP copper installations shall be free from any and all cable faults or splicer’s errors to allow for 100% cable usage. Category 5e and Category 6 network wiring will require additional tests such as db loss, head room, wire map, and attenuation. The test results shall be documented, corrections implemented and retesting conducted and documented as required. In addition, documentation shall be presented to show the length of the cable between the telecommunications room and the work area. Testing shall be per American National Standards Institution (ANSI)/TIA/EIA-568-B.1, section 11.

4.3.3.2. Fiber Testing

4.3.3.3. Attenuation testing for optical fiber shall be done before and after the fiber is installed. The vendor/contractor shall use a class II optical Power Meter with accuracy + 0.5 dB or better. The Optical Power Meter shall have a light source capable of generating light at all appropriate wavelengths. Test measurements will be taken from both ends to ensure proper connector termination. Multi-mode cable shall be tested at both 850nm and 1300nm, and single mode shall be tested at both 1310nm and 1550nm.

4.3.3.4. Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing of all optical fiber backbone cables is required at the beginning of the project prior to installing, and again after installation.

Any errors or above allowable loss readings will be repaired to bring the faulted fibers to within acceptable parameters.

4.3.3.5. All strands are to be usable and free of errors.

4.3.3.6. Test Results: Certification of the cable(s) being tested is required to ensure it meets/exceeds requirements. The final test results will be provided to SCXP upon completion of the project.

4.3.4. Labeling

4.3.4.1. All cables routed shall be identified and tagged with identification markers at termination locations (TIA/EIA 606). Outside plant type cable will be tagged and/or labeled at points along the route.

Guidance on labeling procedures and/or format can be provided by SCOW. Examples of this would be in manholes/hand holes if it is an underground install, pedestals if it is copper.

4.3.5. As Built Documentation

4.3.5.1. The Contractor shall meet with appropriate work center representatives to provide updated as built documentation of work performed in Communications and Information Systems Installation Records (CSIR). Two paper copies or one electronic copy of applicable CSIR will be provided by SCOW to SCXP IDIQ manager prior to installation. These “redline” updates should be based on the latest available electronic records and should be provided in the local format (guidance on the format can be provided by SCOW). The updates are required when any change or action affects an existing CSIR or upon the detection of an error. Once the updates are complete, the contractor will provide two paper copies or one electronic copy in CD or DVD format to SCXP. In addition to the CSIR updates, GIS data

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4.3.6. Manufacturer Warranty

4.3.6.1. The manufacturer and applications warranty shall be provided to assure that all manufacturer products are free from material and workmanship defects, and that a properly designed, installed, tested and registered structured cabling system will support any application designed to communicate via media specified by ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series standards for a period of twenty (20-25) years from the date of registration. This warranty applies to manufacturer solutions installed in Structured Cabling Systems, which have been installed and maintained by a Manufacturer Certified Installer. The manufacturer product and applications warranty covers all passive manufacturer products installed in a registered Structured Cabling System and the labor necessary for any corrective actions.

APPENDICES

Appendix I – Installation Services Specifications Appendix II – Glossary and Definitions Appendix III – Additional Information Appendix IV – Applicable Documents

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APPENDIX I

1. INSTALLATION SERVICES SPECIFICATION

1.1. Purpose

To define and provide Contractor guidance and instruction related to the purchase of installation related services when a product is acquired under an established contract line item, a T&M line item, a stand-alone installation Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), or any other CLIN/Product ID (PID) that provides for installation services for products not acquired under this contract but furnished by the Government. It also includes activation, deactivation removal or relocation type services. All responsibilities as defined herein are Contractor responsibilities, unless specifically stated otherwise. In all cases the Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all necessary or required parts, labor and material for performing the installation services, conducting testing and/or updating plant or equipment records as stated in the specific SOW requirement. The term “purchase”, if used within this appendix, refers to the purchase and installation of the requirement or miscellaneous support hardware required to perform the installation.

1.2. Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)

Installation of CPE shall be IAW the commercial installation instructions or technical instructions typically furnished or provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the equipment. When installation site conditions are unique, the installer shall coordinate with the user to determine the optimal configuration for installation.

1.2.1. Support Structures

CPE typically terminates to cable and wiring already available at the premise workstation area. If mounting, racking, and routing support structures, such as backboards, electrical outlets, conduits, cable duct ports, or racks are not part of a typical equipment installation and the installation site does not meet the required installation standard for either the equipment or its peripheral components, the Contractor shall coordinate the effort with the COR. For example, the expansion of a key system may require additional connector (terminal) blocks in order to terminate the cables from the key system modules for station or line circuit cards when there is not enough space to mount the terminal blocks.

1.3. Termination Blocks and Demarcation Panels

1.3.1. Cable Rack

Cable rack provides a lattice type route or trough for cable installation from equipment to a distribution frame. The cable rack is suspended from overhead framing bars and includes the mounting hardware, j-bolts, and framework to connect end pieces of cable rack structure. Each job includes mounting and securing the cable rack to the existing framing bar structure and to the existing cable rack structure. Installation includes mechanical connections and hardware to provide secure cable rack routing facilities.

1.3.2. Ground Bar

A ground bar serves as the master single ground point for all grounding and ground references for the power system, the switching system ground, relay and cable rack grounds, cable shield grounds, and signal grounds. The bar is typically ¼-inch thick and is provided with several pre-drilled holes for securing a ground riser cable from the ground ring system. The ground bar terminates various ground system cables from power systems, electronic equipment, and hardware. Includes ground bar, isolated mounting hardware, and anchors to secure the bar. Each job includes mounting and securing of the ground bar.

1.4. Building Inside Structure Cabling

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1.4.1. General

There are several terms for this activity: Building Distribution System, Premise Wiring, Indoor Distribution System, Gray Wire.

1.4.1.1. Building Distribution System

Work orders for building distribution system work shall be IAW the Equipment Performance Specification (EPS) and TO 31W2-10-16. The building distribution system consists of the following major components:

a. Building entrance terminals with protector modules

b. Station connector (terminal) blocks

c. Station wiring

d. Riser cable / distribution to distribution room backbone tie cable

e. Modular RJ-type jack

f. Conduit and duct for concealed distribution station wiring

g. Raceways for exposed distribution station wiring

h. Protective Distribution Systems (PDS)

1.4.1.2. Building Distribution Demarcation

The distribution system consists of multiple termination fields:

a. Building entrance terminals

b. Station wiring terminals

c. Riser cable/distribution to distribution room backbone tie cable terminals

d. Category 3/5/5e/6 termination blocks

e. Fiber optic patch panel terminals

f. Coax cable terminations

g. SIPRNET terminations

Each termination field serves a function for the specific type of communications cable. Each field will have all cables and wiring labeled, D-ring supported, dressed, and fanned in a neat manner. Locations for new distribution terminals will be approved by the CSO or designee. Do not install blocks and terminals in a hazardous area. For facilities requiring fiber optic cable, provide and install distribution and storage panels IAW the EPS. Ensure that the wire closet/centers and work areas are clean and free of debris.

1.4.2. Inside Conduit and Duct Installation

Contact base environmental and civil engineering, through the CSO or designee, prior to building penetrations and inside building installation to determine potential problems with cable/equipment installation. Pull boxes will 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 will occur with the sum of all bends not exceeding 270 degrees. Pull boxes will be provided for conduit runs at points where cable or wiring is distributed to other locations. All cable entering or leaving a pull box will be in conduit. Size the conduit/duct and install the cable such that no less than ¼-inch air gap exists between the outside perimeter of the cable and the inside perimeter of the conduit/duct. The inside diameter of the conduit/duct between connecting distribution centers will not be less than 2 1/2 inches. There will be a minimum of one spare conduit/duct connecting distribution centers. Inner-duct/Max-cell will be used for fiber optic cable installed in existing conduits and ducts. The ¼-inch gap requirement will also apply for both the inside and outside of the inner-duct. Where inner-duct is installed in a conduit/duct, spare inner-ducts will be provided up to the capacity of the conduit/duct. When new 4-inch conduit is installed to support fiber optic cable, fiber optic conduit will be used. Spare inner-ducts/conduits will be provided with corrosion-resistant pull cables.

Ends of all conduits/ducts will be either flared or be equipped with collars to prevent damage to cable. Spare conduit/duct ends will also be capped or sealed. Fire stop/break will be provided between floors. Cable installation will comply with ANSI C2-1997 National Electric Safety Codes and Chapter 8, 1997 Edition of the NFPA 70-1996.

1.4.3. Premise/House Wiring

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Station installation and house wiring, protector blocks, gas tube protectors, and terminal station protectors will be provided will be IAW 96 CS Systems & Wire/Cable Specifications. Provide a separate home run to each outlet.

Location of keyed outlets will be identified by the customer, and approved by SCOW. Wiring installed above suspended ceilings and under false floors will be concentrated and routed along the supporting members of the structure and not across tiles or openings, IAW the 96 CS Systems & Wire/Cable Specifications.

1.4.4. Concealed House Wiring

All wiring in walls, under floors, above ceilings, etc, shall be concealed to the maximum extent possible in office, maintenance, and data areas. Use moldings, ducts, conduits, raceways, utility poles, etc, where installation of house wiring within walls is impractical. Wiring will be installed IAW TO 31W3-10-20, Paragraphs 4-67 thru 4-69, and supported and secured with appropriate hardware IAW Rural Electrical Administration (REA) PC-5A. Where cable or hardware is exposed, installation and material (including color) will be to maintain low visibility. Color of hardware used in office areas will be neutral in color (tan, beige, ivory, gray, etc) and blend with the surrounding decor. Coordinate house wiring installation activities with the user. Adhesive-backed hardware shall not be used unless authorized by the COR. Limit exposed wiring located in the work area. If necessary, temporarily remove panels, moldings, or other hardware for the purpose of installation and restore to original condition.

1.4.4.1. Conduit and Ducts (ordered per foot) include pull twine/rope (per foot), securing/mounting clamps, and conduit/duct connecting hardware. Each job (ordered per foot) includes tools and materials required to install the conduit/duct, pull twine/rope, bushings, connector box clamps, and securing the conduit/duct.

1.4.4.2. Surface Mounted Raceway (ordered per foot) includes securing/mounting clamps, and raceway connecting hardware. Each job (ordered per foot) includes tools and materials required to install the raceway, bushings, connector box clamps, and securing the raceway.

1.4.5. Cable/Wiring Support

All indoor cable and wiring (with the exception of 4- to 8-conductor station wiring cable, cable inside inner duct, and coax cable), including any outside cable entering a structure, will be supported every 18 inches or less with hardware such as metal cable straps, hangers, steel messenger cables, D-rings, racks, etc. Cable and wiring support hardware will be self-supporting (i.e., not rely on or be supported by other pipes, cables, or conduits). Cables entering and leaving a conduit or duct will be supported so the cable is not stressed at the rim of the conduit. Indoor conduit will be firmly supported and installed IAW the ANSI C2-1997.

1.4.6. Building Distribution System Termination Fields

1.4.6.1. General

Unused or disconnected jumpers shall be removed. Blocks and terminals not located within a wire closet will be equipped with protective covers. When electrical hardware or wiring, backboards, cable tray or trough, or other equipment necessary for the installation of equipment is not available in the communication room, requirement shall be discussed with the COR.

1.4.6.2. Premise Wiring

Premise wiring is used to provide distribution to the premise workstation area with a universal outlet as specified by the requirement. Each installation job (ordered per foot) shall include the tools and materials required to install the cable and terminate to the station terminal block. The type of voice and data termination shall be as specified by

SCOW.

1.4.6.2.1. Work Area cabling

The work area outlet locations will be engineered using SCOW approved total solution products (applying applicable warranty per vendor). Plenum or non-plenum to be determined during the survey (colors to be determined upon site visit with communications flight). Fiber optic cable to the work area outlet will be as mission needs dictate and with the approval of SCOW.

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1.4.6.2.2. Pathways

The Contractor will design new pathways for the new cable if required. If cable distances exceed 90 meters, the engineer, SCOW, shall determine the need for additional telecommunications rooms or alternate/new pathways.

Contractor must size and design Telecommunications Rooms (TRs) using BICSI TDMM Guidelines.) If the design requires surface raceway or cable tray it will be sized appropriately for the proposed cable density that is best suited for the environment. All cable trays must be grounded per Industry Standard, ANSI 607.

1.4.6.2.3. Telecomm. Rooms

All network cable must be terminated in rack mounted patch panels per Air Force Communications Agency’s (AFCA) TC 03-32 para. 3.5.1.1. SCOW may consider patch panel terminations in TRs that use insertable port modules. Site survey will be used to determine best arrangement to fit customer needs and system standards. Ladder rack and cable tray will be included in the TR design to properly facilitate cable routing. All cabinets, racks, ladder rack and cable tray will be grounded per Industry Standard, ANSI 607. Use of Wire Mold 800 BAC raceway covers is the preferred method of wire management at the equipment rack for routing of the data cables from the back side of the rack to the front side where the applicable patch panel will be mounted (see picture below). The SCOW QAE’s will provide guidance and examples as requested by the contractor.

**NOTE** A color picture shown at this spot in the SOW (page A3.1-1), is hereby omitted. The color picture shows an example of “the preferred method of wire management at the equipment rack for routing of the data cables from the back side of the rack to the front side where the applicable patch panel will be mounted” (SEE SOW paragraph above: 1.1.4.6.2.3 Telecomm. Rooms). The color picture is omitted here so that the rest of this black and white SOW can be inserted into this solicitation and any resulting contract A copy of the SOW with color picture inserted here will be sent directly to the successful offeror for any resulting contract.

All fire stopping will be IAW National Electric Code (NEC) and EIA/TIA 569.

The contractor will assure sufficient cable management to control bend radius of copper and fiber cables.

If rack space is available, patch panels may be mounted in existing racks. If not, new racks must be specified and installed. Proper cable management will be provided as part of the system design. Communications racks will provide the capacity for twice the amount of equipment and/or patch panels required (with a combination of available and new rack space). If space allows, the contractor will design for and install full height (7 foot) four sided racks/cabinets in existing or new Telecommunications rooms for mounting termination hardware and equipment. Base standard for the network racks is EMCOR model SFR-28A.

Three-quarter inch plywood backboards (treated or double coated with fire retardant paint) and/or nineteen-inch communications racks must be provided within facilities with no existing communications service(s). The customer and SCO will approve the size/location of installed item(s). Communications racks and/or backboards must have the capacity for twice the amount of equipment and/or patch panels required (with a combination of available and new rack space).

1.4.6.2.4. Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet)

The SIPRNet (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) is a system of interconnected computer networks used by the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of State to transmit classified information (up to and including information classified SECRET) by packet switching over the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocols in a "completely secure" environment. It also provides services such as hypertext documents and electronic mail. In other words, the SIPRNet is the Department of Defense (DoD)’s classified version of the civilian Internet together with its counterpart, the TOP SECRET and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System, JWICS. The NIPRNET is used to exchange sensitive but unclassified (SBU) information.

This type of network system may be required to be installed as requirements are submitted by the customer. When this type of system is requested, 96 CS/SCO (appropriate workcenter) and 96 CS Information Assurance offices must be contacted as to the requirements for this special network. Various rules and regulations govern installation of SIPRNet systems, i.e., protective distribution system (PDS), shielded Category 5e wiring, shielded jacks, shielded patch panels, etc…

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1.4.6.2.5. Classified LANs

These networks are used to transfer classified information. Treat these networks as RED equipment and RED wire lines. (Ref. AFI 33-203 v.3, sec. 8.54.5.2)

1.4.6.2.5.1. If the classified LAN is wholly contained within a Controlled Access Area (CAA), treat the equipment and signal lines as RED equipment and RED wire lines. Follow the guidance in the appropriate attachment for the countermeasures review. (Ref. AFSSI 7700 Emission Security (EMSEC), AFSSI 7702 Emission Security Countermeasures Reviews)

1.4.6.2.5.2. If the classified LAN is not wholly contained within a Controlled Access Area (CAA), the cabling between CAAs must be secured. Secure the cabling by: (1) encryption devices; (2) an approved intrusion detection optical carrier system; (3) using a courier; or, (4) a protected distribution system (PDS). AFI 33-201 v.8, Communications Security: Protected Distribution Systems (PDS), contains guidance for constructing PDSs. Prior to installing a PDS, coordinate with the Base Information Assurance Office (882-2452) to obtain authorization. (Ref.

AFSSI 7700 Emission Security (EMSEC), AFSSI 7702 Emission Security Countermeasures Reviews, AFSSI 7703 Protected Distribution Systems)

1.4.6.3. Voice Grade

Voice grade cable shall be home run from the station connector (terminal) blocks in the communication room. The cable shall be as specified by SCOW. Purchase shall include the cable (ordered per foot) for the required length.

Each installation job (ordered per foot) includes tools and materials required to install the cable and terminate to the station terminal block. When an additional station terminal block is required, the COR shall be notified. When identified by the COR, the installation shall be randomly inspected to insure proper wiring termination.

1.4.6.3.1. Station Connector Terminal Block

Purchase shall include the connector block as specified by SCOW. Each installation job shall include installation and mounting of the connector block. Materials include the distribution mounting hardware to secure premise cabling and cross-connect wiring. Mounting of the connector block shall be coordinated with the COR.

1.4.6.3.2. Category 5e/6/6e Patch Panel

Data grade cable shall be home run from the category 5e/6/6e patch panel in the communication room. The cable shall be specified by SCOW. Purchase shall include the cable (ordered per foot) for the required length. Each installation job (ordered per foot) includes the tools and materials required to install the cable and terminate to the patch panel. The installation includes termination to an existing category patch panel. When an additional patch panel is required, the COR shall be notified. When identified by the COR, the installation shall be randomly inspected to insure proper wiring termination. The installation and specifications will be IAW the wire guide.

1.4.6.4. Building Riser Cables and Distribution Room to Distribution Room Backbone Cable The connector terminal blocks shall be installed in coordination with the COR. Backbone/riser cables provide access to other areas of the building, minimizing long premise wire installation to the building entrance facilities. Purchase shall include the cable (ordered per foot) as specified by the SCOW. Each installation job (ordered per foot) shall include tools and materials required to install the cable, terminate to the terminal block, and secure the riser or backbone cable. Termination to connector blocks shall include appropriate fanning and forming of the cable.

1.4.6.5. Fiber Optic Cabling

Purchase shall include the fiber optic cable (ordered per foot). All fiber optic cable to be installed on Eglin AFB shall be all-dielectric, meaning no metallic content in the construction of the fiber. Each installation job (ordered per foot) shall include routing, mounting, securing, and installing of the cables. It includes fiber optic cable installation, connection to the fiber optic patch panel, and materials required to secure the cable within the building. Also, it includes buffer tube and fiber optic termination kit. Method of fiber termination will be identified during the site survey. Termination method will either be by installing Corning Uni-Cam connectors or by splicing factory simplex pigtails onto incoming fiber strands. Type of termination will be identified by SCOW personnel. Hot Melts or other mechanical connectors are not authorized as a suitable substitute.

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1.4.6.5.1. Fiber Optic Patch Panel

The fiber optic patch panel provides cross-connect capability for the fiber optic cable. The bulkhead connectors are specified by SCOW. The patch panel includes the splice tray for the pigtails. The size of the fiber panel to be used to terminate the fiber optic cable is specified by SCOW and may be sized to permit other fiber cables to be terminated to the panel. The fiber optic cable strand organizer shall be installed to accommodate the strands to the patch panel.

Purchase shall include the fiber optic patch panel with splice tray and fiber optic strand organizer. Each installation job shall include installation, mounting, and securing the fiber optic equipment (panel and organizer) to existing relay rack frames.

1.4.6.5.2. Fiber Optic Patch Cable Assemblies

The fiber optic patch cable assemblies provide connectivity from the patch panel to the equipment. When associated with circuit activation, the patch cable shall be included as a part of the circuit service activation. The cable assembly consists of duplex fiber optic cable and the specified fiber optic connectors.

1.4.6.5.3. Patch Panel Cord Manager

These are cord organizers used for routing patch cords in frames and wall adapters. Purchase shall include the patch panel cord manager. Each installation shall include installation of the patch panel cord manager and any additional material required to complete the installation.

1.4.6.6. Fiber Optic Cable Assembly to the Premise Equipment

The termination will be a wall jack with a fiber optic cable assembly to complete the connection to the equipment.

The cable assembly consists of the fiber optic strand terminated with a fiber optic connector. Purchase shall include the cable (ordered per foot). It includes fiber optic cable installation, connection to the fiber optic patch panel, and materials required to secure the cable assembly.

1.5. Outside Plant Distribution and Installation

1.5.1. Cable Plant Installation

Outside cable installation will be direct buried or in conduit and ducts, unless otherwise authorized by the CSO or designee. Installation of direct-buried cable will be IAW TO 31-10-3; TO 31W3-10-22, Chapter 9; Rural Utility Service (RUS) 1751F-640; RUS 1751F-641; Rural Electric Association (REA) PC-5A; RUS 1753F-401 (PC-2); and REA Form 515a. Installation of underground cable and other underground facilities will be IAW TO 31-10-3; TO 31W3-10-22, Chapter 7; REA TE&CM 643 (Paragraph 6 thru 13.4); REA TE&CM 644; REA Form 515c; and REA Form 515d. (Also see TO 31W3-10-12, Chapters 9, 10 and 11 for typical installation methods and procedures.)

Installation of fiber optic cable will be IAW TO 31W3-10-22, Chapter 5 and TO 31-10-34. Cable installation will be performed in a manner which does not damage the optical or electrical properties of the cables, or cause physical injuries as a result of stress or strain, sharp edges, burrs, or other sharp projections. All cable pairs within a cable will be properly spliced and/or terminated at each end of the cable run. Applicable color codes will adhere to RUS 1753F-401 (PC-2). Unused binder groups will not be cut out or removed from the cable sheath. Maintain binder group integrity. Installation of the expanded equipment/part shall be IAW manufacturer manuals or applicable publications/manuals found in Section A5.7 of the SOW.

1.5.2. Buried Cable Installation

Bore under paved surfaces and trench around ends of runways, unless the CSO or designee has specifically identified conduits/ducts available (or to be used). Boring under runways and trenching across paved surfaces is prohibited unless written permission is obtained from the CSO. Install buried cable in conduit under paved surfaces.

The conduit(s) installed under road surfaces shall extend five (5) feet on each side of the road. Direct-buried cables, as well as conduits/ducts, will be installed at a minimum depth of 40 inches. When these depth requirements cannot be met due to underground obstacles that cannot be overcome or bypassed, the Contractor will enclose the cable in conduit/duct and bury in a 6-inch concrete encasement. Concrete encasement is not required where cable is placed in metal conduit and installed under paved surfaces. Where a trench contains buried cable or conduits/ducts in any combination of two or more, each will be installed such that it:

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a. Is separated from other communication cables and conduits/ducts by a minimum of three inches of sand or screened earth free of stone and sharp debris,

b. Does not intertwine or cross over other cables or conduit/duct except at points where their paths diverge,

c. Maintains the minimum depth requirements, and

d. Is separated from power cables or conduits/ducts containing power cable IAW…