Attachment 14 - Questions and Answers_22 July 2021.pdf

FA301021R0013, Fiber Optic Cable Installation to Various Locations Questions and Answers

22 July 2021

Q1: The requirement states “Provide an Installation/Construction plan with clear milestones and timelines submitted on an Air Force Form 3064 (Attachment 13) denoting project activities time-phased start and completion dates for any projects and sub-projects associated with the installation of the components and system.”; Will the government accept a CPM schedule or Gantt chart schedule instead of the AF Form 3064 in the technical proposal?

A1: The Air Force will only accept the use of the AF Form 3064 to fulfil the technical requirement.

Q2: Will cable splicing be allowed, if necessary, at the location of the current Quazite pull box which is to be replaced?

A2: No. Cable splicing will only be utilized on a pre-coordinated, as-needed basis for the Giant Voice portion of work.

Q3: Who will be responsible for coordinating and providing access to the currently installed NEMA box at each of the Giant Voice poles in order to tie the existing box into the new box?

A3: Coordination will be accomplished through 81 CS/SCOT. A specific point of contact and contact information will be provided after contract award at the pre-construction conference.

Q4: What size conduit is required between the existing NEMA box and the new NEMA box at each GV Pole? The SOO, paragraph 2.1.2 states 2”, but the drawings in appendix A reflect 1”.

A4: A 2” conduit size will be required. Appendix A drawing has been updated to reflect 2”.

Q5: What rating is required for the new NEMA box? The Soo, paragraph 2.1.2 states both NEMA 4 and NEMA 4x, but those designations have different requirements.

A5: Paragraph 2.1.2 of the Giant Voice SOO states that a NEMA 4X enclosure shall be installed on each of the existing poles. It then go on to state that the new NEMA 4X enclosure is to connect to the existing NEMA box using a 2” conduit. In accordance with paragraph 2.1.2 the requirement is to install a new NEMA 4X enclosure.

Q6: Please confirm only one (1) 4” conduit is to be installed between MH-25 and MH-26.

A6: Correct. Only one (1) 4” conduit is required per paragraph 2.2.3 of the SOO.

Q7: Please confirm only one (1) innerduct is to be installed in conduit between MH-25 and MH- 26.

A7: No, quantity 3, 3” max cell, one with a tracer wire will be needed. Table located in paragraph 2.2.4 has been updated to reflect this correction.

Q8: Will there be any drawings / maps released before the bid is due? We want to see the route’s to see how many times we need to set up and break down boring equipment.

A8: Due to OPSEC classifications drawings / maps will not be available prior to contract award. The Government does not have a set path for the FOC installation to follow.

Existing infrastructure which can be utilized for this requirement has been outlined within each of the individual SOO’s and it is up to each offeror to develop the specific route they will take to meet the requirement.

Q9: Will drawings be available after award?

A9: Yes. Once this requirement is awarded as-built drawing may be provided at the

Contractor’s request.

Q10: The solicitation only requires a BICSI certified technician, is this correct? If not is the RCDD still a requirement for this work?

A10: The Supplemental Information attachment, paragraph 6.4 has been updated to accurately reflect the requirement

Q11: As for the Duct Bank, will there be all existing use or will there be new banks installed for this solicitation?

A11: Both. Each individual SOO provides tables reflecting what is available versus what will need to be installed.

Q12: Will any building need an escort while working in the building?

A12: 81 CS will provide as needed. A specific point of contact and contact information will be provided after contract award at the pre-construction conference.

Q13: Will there be any drawing provided of the layout for each SOW?

A13: The SOW is to be provided by the Offeror as part of the proposal. See the answer to

Question 8 regarding the release of drawings.

Q14: While installing the 1” conduit going inside the existing cabinet, who do we need to contact in order to get inside the existing cabinet?

A14: See response to Question 3. Also, see conduit size clarification provided in response to Question 4.

Q15: When replacing the existing vault (QB-4267), is there any active fiber/copper lines in this vault?

A15: Yes; existing copper between QB-4267 and QB -4426 can be removed between boxes to empty ducts.

Q16: In regards to SOO for Giant Voice Poles; Are poles 1, 3, 5, 15, 16, & 17 existing or to be installed new?

A16: Giant Voice poles are all existing. No pole installation is required by the SOO.

Q17: In regards to SOO for Giant Voice Poles; What is the specifications for the Giant Voice Poles?

A17: Specifications for the Giant Voice Poles are not required as no pole installation is required by the SOO.

Q18: In regards to SOO for Giant Voice Poles; What is the diameter of the Giant Voice Poles?

A18: Pole diameter is approximately 18” with an existing NEMA box mounted to each pole.

Currently mounted NEMA boxes are approximately 42” H x 22” W x 14” D.

Q19: In regards to SOO for Giant Voice Poles; What is the height of the giant voice poles?

A19: Specifications for the Giant Voice Poles are not required as no pole installation is required by the SOO.

Q20: In regards to SOO for Giant Voice Poles; At what height is new Communication box to be mounted?

A20: New box should be mounted to match currently installed NEMA box. Currently mounted boxes are between 3 and 6 feet above ground depending on the individual pole.”

Q21: In regards to SOO for Giant Voice Poles; What Style/Type FO connectors are accepted?

A21: FOC Terminations are described within the solicitation documents: Attachment 1 –

Supplemental Information.

Q22: In regards to SOO for Giant Voice Poles; What are the specifications for the FO connectors?

A22: FOC Connections are described within the solicitation documents: Attachment 1 – Supplemental Information.

Q23: In regards to SOO for Giant Voice Poles; What is the specification for new FODP’s?

A23: Rack width is approximately 19” and will fit type 2u, 4u, or 6u FODP’s.

Q24: In regards to SOO for ITB 4223 to B4426 & 4267; Is paragraph 2.2.4 referring to 3-3” cell geotextile inner ducts or 1-3” geotextile inner ducts?

A24: Quantity 3, 3” 3-cell geotextile inner ducts

Q25: In regards to SOO for ITB 4223 to B4426 & 4267; What size are the existing conduits between manholes?

A25: Existing conduit should a minimum of 4”.

Q26: In regards to SOO for ITB 4223 to B4426 & 4267; How many conduits are run between manholes?

A26: Paragraph 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 of the SOO list existing infrastructure.

Q27: In regards to SOO for ITB 4223 to B4426 & 4267; How far is it from the outside wall to the FO rack inside each building?

A27: ITB 4223 is approximately 25’ from FO rack to outside wall. B4426 & 4267 terminate in communication box on the outside wall with approximate distances shown in paragraph

2.2.4 of the SOO.

Q28: In regards to SOO for ITB 4223 to B4426 & 4267; Is conduit raceway existing from the outside wall to the location of FO racks in each building?

A28: Yes, existing raceway is available inside ITB 4223. See response to Question 27 for B4426 and 4267.

Q29: In regards to SOO for ITB 2801 to 4225; Is conduit existing between all manholes and buildings?

A29: Yes, existing infrastructure is available for this portion.

Q30: In regards to SOO for ITB 2801 to 4225; Is geotextile inner duct currently installed in existing conduits?

A30: Yes, existing infrastructure is available for this portion.

Q31: In regards to SOO for ITB 2801 to 4225; Is FO rack existing within buildings 2801 and

A31: Yes, FODP’s will be installed in accordance with 2.1.2 of the SOO.

Q32: In regards to SOO for ITB 2801 to 4225; How far is it from the outside wall to the FO rack inside each building?

A32: ITB 2801 is approximately 125’ from rack to outside wall. B4225 is approximately 25’ from rack to outside wall.

Q33: In regards to SOO for ITB 2801 to 4225; Is conduit raceway existing from the outside wall to the location of FO racks in each building?

A33: Yes, existing infrastructure is available for this portion.