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This is a Site Visit Questions and Answers document for the RAWS ATCALS Fiber Optic & Radio System Replacement solicitation (FA440726QRAWS) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The document contains three sets of clarifications addressing contractor inquiries raised during site visits regarding the scope of work, material specifications, installation requirements, and equipment locations.
Key clarifications include: trenching is out of scope; damaged conduits discovered during installation are not the contractor's responsibility to repair, though the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR); the fiber cable from HH-121B3 to HH-121B15 must be upgraded from 96-strand to 144-strand due to splice schedule requirements; all new fiber optic cables must be terminated with LC connectors; contractors are responsible for performing site surveys to verify measurements and identify all required equipment, innerduct, splice cases, and cabling; material sales tax should not be included in pricing; and fabric mesh innerduct (3-cell, 3-inch) must be provided and installed only where the distance spreadsheet indicates "Needs Maxcell." The document also specifies equipment placement locations across multiple buildings (J00008, J00100, J01159, J01503, J01504, J14010, J14024, J14027, J14030, and FMQ-19 Mid-Field), confirms that TC Communications in-person training is required at JBLM McChord with a six-month support package acceptable if on-site training is included, clarifies that final shop drawings and test results must be stamped by a BICSI-registered RCDD per UFC 3-580-01, and notes that work stoppages due to migratory birds would result in period of performance extensions rather than change orders. The document also includes corrections deleting specific task line items for Building J01159 Room 107 installation work, as equipment will instead be installed in existing 1st floor demarc racks.
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| Amendment 2 - Time Extension.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFQ - RAWS ATCALS V5 - 6 August 2026.docx | DOCX document | |
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| RFQ RAWS ATCALS V4 - 28 July 2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFQ Attch 3 - Past Performance Info Sheet.docx | DOCX document | |
| Draft RFQ - RAWS ATCALS 23 July 2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFQ Attch 2 - BNJ TC Communications_Redacted.pdf | ||
| RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFQ Attch 5 - Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| RFQ Attch 4 - CLSExport_FA440726QRAWS.pdf |
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Set 1
| QUESTIONS | Repsonse |
| The Draft RFQ - RAWS ATCALS 23 July 2026 (Page 1) indicates minor trenching. During the site walk, no trenching requirements were observed. Please confirm whether bidders will be responsible for any trenching if it becomes necessary during construction. | Please disregard that statement as CONS assumed that would be part of the work when drafting the RFQ. |
During the site walk, it was stated that repair of crushed or otherwise damaged existing conduits is outside the scope of this project. Please confirm that bidders are not responsible for repairing damaged conduits encountered during installation. Confirmed. Bidders will not be responsible for repair of crushed or otherwised damaged existing conduits outside the scope of this project. Bidders are responsible for notifying the COR and PM of damaged ducts discovered.
Please confirm that the required TC Comm training must be conducted in person at JBLM McChord, and that virtual training (e.g., Microsoft Teams) is not acceptable. Confirmed, in person, hand on training is required per paragraph 10
TC Comm includes a six (6) month support package with the equipment purchase and also offers an optional one (1) year support package. Please confirm whether the one (1) year support package is required as part of this project. The 6 month support package is acceptable, provided on-site training is included in the contract. If on-site training is not able to be provided, then a 1 year package will be required
The RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3 specifies a 96-strand fiber cable from HH-121B3 to HH-121B15. However, the splice schedule at HH-121B15 includes:
•36 strands to HH-1504 •72 strands to HH-121B15-6 This results in a total outgoing count of 108 strands, which exceeds the 96-strand incoming cable. Please clarify the intended design. Should bidders increase the cable size to a 144-strand fiber, or is another approach intended? Bidders should increase the 96-strand cable size to a 144-strand fiber optic cable.
The RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3 includes provisions for future fiber from MH-F9 to J01505. However, the cable schedule provided during the site walk indicates both innerduct and fiber. Please confirm whether bidders are required to furnish and install both the fiber cable and innerduct for this segment. As indicated in line item 6.23.1, under "Specific Tasks" of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: Bidders are not responsible for providing and installing innerduct and 12-strand SM fiber cable in the section of duct between MH-F9 and building J01505. Bidders are responsible for installing a new splice case in MH-F9 and providing the slack in the cable on both sides of the splice case for future splicing.
The RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3 includes a splice case at MH-F9 for future fiber between MH-F9 and J01505. Please confirm whether a mid-span access should be created in the splice case to accommodate future fiber splicing. Confirmed. A mid-span access should be created in the splice case to accommodate future fiber splicing.
Please confirm whether material sales tax should be included in the proposal pricing. Material sales tax is not added to government contracts.
Will the NEC provide guides/template for shop drawings? Yes.
Do the OSP cable footages provided by the NEC include additional lengths needed for cable routing, vault and building storage requirements? Yes to all. Measurements provided by the NEC are approximations for bidding purposes only. Contractor is responsible for validating measurements required prior to ordering materials.
If no adequate fabric mesh/innerduct space is available during cable installation, will the procurement of new fabric mesh/innerduct be considered and change order item? No, procurement of new fabric mesh/innerduct will not be necessary and will not be considered a change order item. The contractor is to notify the COR. JBLM NEC will assign an duct with existing cable and innerduct for use as is allowed under UFC 3-580-01 criteria.
Will the excel spreadsheet and network diagram provided by M. Olive (NEC) be available to all bidders? Yes.
Is the excel spreadsheet provided by M. Olive (NEC) considered to be information that all contractors refer to for cable distances, presence of available pathways for bidding purposes? Yes.
Will delays associated with military flightline activities/exercises be considered change order items? Delays associated with military flightline activities are not anticipated.
Do all final shop drawings/test results need approval/stamp from a BICSI registered RCDD? The TC Communications equipment test results, diagrams, and programming sheet must be approved/accepted by the RAWS Equipment Specialist, Kevin Evans (COR).
Final OSP fiber drawings, cable test plan, and cable test reports must be stamped by a BICSO Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) in accordance with UFC 3-580-01, paragraphs 2-1, 2-1.1 and 2-6.5
Can more information/clarification on J008 be provided before the time of bid, there is a discrepancy on where the 144SM cable will land. 1st floor vs. 5th floor MDF The 144SM fiber optic cable will land on the 5th floor MDF.
Can you provide a map showing the proposed location of the new rack in B.1504? Building 1504 is the TACAN building, no rack is required. A Demarc board to which all the TC8800 standalone equipment will be installed. If you ment a different building, please verify the building number and the function/user at that location.
| Is replacing the innerduct a part of the NEMA box replacement at the FMQ-19 Mid-Field Sensor Group? | ||
| a. | Are contractors required to draft an outage/ASI plan for the equipment currently in the damaged NEMA enclosure here? Equipment at this location will have to be taken out of service to replace the enclosure. | Yes, equipment downtime must be coordinated with the 62 OSS, Radar Airfield Weather Systems (RAWS) workcenter. |
Will work stoppages due to migratory birds or similar situations be change order items or extend the POP? Work stoppages due to the possibility of migrating birds would result in an extension to the period of performance.
Set 2
| QUESTIONS | Response |
| Drawings & Pictures, Spreadsheets | |
| Can the government provide an electronic copy of drawings, pictures of hand-holes, manholes and the spreadsheet with the fiber and maxcell footages. | The electronic copy of the spreadsheet is provided. Photos of hand-holes and manholes will not be provided. Copies of existing hand-hole and manhole record drawings will be provided to the project team after award of the contract. |
| Building J14010 | |
| The contractor would like to confirm that the New Plywood will be installed over the table to the right of the existing Plywood. | The plywood panel for mounting the fiber box should be to the right of the existing fiber; however, it can not be installed under the AC unit or the exhaust fan. See included photo showing the gray exhaust fan and existing fiber. |
| The contractor would like to confirm that this is a fiber site only? | Confirmed. Fiber site only for this contract. No radio equipment is required at this site. |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the second spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-121B3 to J14010). | |
| Will the contractor be providing 12SM fiber optic cable or 36SM fiber optic cable? | 12SM fiber optic cable. |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 1850 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is the distance 1660 feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| Building J14030 | |
| The contractor would like to confirm that the New Plywood will be installed over the table to the right of the existing Plywood on the same wall or on the adjacent wall on the right of the existing Plywood. | The plywood panel for mounting the fiber box should be to the right of the existing plywood on the same wall. See the included photo showing the existing plywood. |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the second spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-F7D to J14030). | |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 3080 or 4000 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is the distance 305 feet which would be installed MH# MH-F7F to MH# MH-14007. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| Building J14024 | |
| The contractor would like to confirm that the New Plywood will be installed over the table to the right of the existing Plywood on the same wall or on the adjacent wall on the right of the existing Plywood. | The plywood panel for mounting the fiber box should be to the right of the existing fiber; however, it can not be installed under the AC unit or the exhaust fan. See included photo showing the gray exhaust fan and existing fiber. |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-F7D to J14024). | |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 655 or 700 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is the distance 475 feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| Building Mid Field FMQ-19 | |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-F7D to FMQ-19 Mid Field). | |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 460 or 500 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is the distance 370 feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| Building J01503 GATR: | |
| The contractor would like to confirm where the New Plywood will be installed. | There should be two plywood panels installed. The first to mount the fiber optic cable would be to the right of the existing fiber cable. The second for the radio demarc should be installed behind the black radio racks. See the included photos. |
| Will it be installed above the existing plywood to the left as you’re facing the existing racks? | See above reply |
| Or will it be installed on the wall to the right as you’re facing the existing racks? | See above reply |
| The contractor would like to confirm where the new 42U cabinet will be located in the comm room? | The 42U cabinet should be installed to the left of the exist black radio racks. See the included photo. |
| There is a gap between existing cabinets and racks, is this where it will be located at? | Yes. See the included photo above. |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-121B15 to J01503). | |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 150 or 200 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is the distance 350feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| The government is requesting for the contractor to provide and install approximately (50ft) flexible (Smurf tube) innerduct between the fiber optic patch panel and the new rack. | |
| Will the distance still be (50ft) based on where the new rack cabinet will be located. | The length may be tailored to the distance from the fiber patch panel to the rack entry. |
| The government is requesting for the contractor provide and install (6) duplex SM (LC-LC) fiber optic patch cords approximately (75ft) inside the innerduct | |
| Will the distance still be (75 ft) to provide and install (6) duplex SM (LC-LC) fiber optic patch cords inside the innerduct. | Yes, while this may be longer than required the extra length is to ensure the fiber can be installed without hard bends which may damage. |
| The contractor will be providing and installing TC Communications Jumbo Switch TCRM19BR 4U with dual 115 AC power supplies. | |
| Will the government provide a dedicated breaker 115 AC power to the TC Comm equipment | Power is available using the outlet mounted on the floor between the black and gray radio racks. See the included photo. |
| Or does the contractor need to install power and EMT to the TC Comm cabinet? | See above reply |
| If the contractor does need to install the power can the government provide footage from a panel to the cabinet? | N/A |
| The contactor will be providing and installing a (1U) 48 port RJ45 patch panel with 25-pair Amphenol cables approximately (75ft) in length, connected to 66-style termination blocks located on the new demarc backboard. | A 48 port patch panel is to be installed, it may be a 2U which will provide more room for labels and maintenance access. |
| Will the distance still be (75 ft) where the new rack cabinet will be located. | The distance from the rack to the demarc for termination with cable dressing is less than 50 feet. |
| Building J14027 | |
| The contractor would like to confirm that the New Plywood will be installed over the table to the right of the existing Plywood on the same wall or on the adjacent wall on the right of the existing Plywood. | The plywood should be mounted to the right of the existing plywood on the same wall. |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-1504 to J14027 to) | |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 70 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is, the distance 70 feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| Building J01504 | |
| The contractor would like to confirm that the New Plywood will be installed at. | The plywood should be mounted to the left of the existing plywood, directly under the overhead cable ladder. See the included photo. |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-1504 to J01504 to) | |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 40 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| Where will the cable run from and to? Is it running from J01504 and terminate in HH 1504? | As stated in specific tasks line item # 6.14. through 6.14.3 of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: 6.14. In MCHH-1504: |
6.14.1. Provide and install a new splice case on the new 36 SM FOC.
6.14.2. Provide and install a new 12 SM OSP FOC from the new splice case through existing maintenance holes (MH) and hand holes (HH/MCHH): MCHH-121B19 to Building J01504.
6.14.3. Splice the new 12 SM OSP FOC to 12 strands of the new 36 SM OSP FOC in the splice case.
| Also on the spreadsheet, it shows connecting to HH# MCHH-121B19 and it doesn’t appear to be listing on the flow chart. | The flow chart only shows splice case locations. |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is, the distance is 30 feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| Building J00008 | |
| !2 SM FOC (J00008 to J00100) | |
| The government is requesting the contractor to Provide and install a new 12 SM OSP FOC from Building J00008 1st floor telecommunications entrance facility, through existing maintenance holes (MH) and hand holes to building J00100. | |
| Where will the 12 SM FOC terminate at building J00008. Will it be terminated in one of the new 144 SM FOC in one of the two new 144 port fiber patch panels that will be installed at Building J00008? | As stated in the specific tasks line items # 6.2.2 of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3]: "Terminate the new 12 SM FOC in one of the two new 144 port fiber patch panels." |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the second spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-121B3 to J00008). | |
| Will the contractor be providing 144SM fiber optic cable fiber optic cable? | Yes, a 12-strand SM fiber optic cable and a 144-strand fiber optic cable will both originate in building j00008. [Reference: As stated in the specific tasks line items # 6.1.1 and 6.4.1 of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3] |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 14,000 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is, the distance 9,300 feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| In Building J00008 ATC Tower (1st Floor TEF): | |
| The government is requesting that the contractor provide and install duplex SM (LC-LC) fiber optic patch cords as needed to connect the active fiber strands between the OSP and ISP ICF fiber cables needed to support this project. | |
| Can the government tell the contractor the length of these optic patch cords. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| Can the government confirm if the patch cords are LC to LC? | Yes, the patch cords need to be LC to LC as all new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The government is requesting the contractor to provide and install a new 3/4” fire rated plywood backboard, (approximately 48” x 48”) IAW ANSI/TIA-569 and UFC 3-580-01. | |
| Can the government provide the location of the backboard. | As stated in the specific tasks line items # 7.7 "In Building J00008 ATC Tower (5th Floor)" and 7.7.1 of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3]: "Provide and install a new 3/4” fire rated plywood backboard, (approximately 48” x 48”) IAW ANSI/TIA -569 and UFC 3-580-01". Location for new plywood backboard should be installed below the cable ladder for the Demarc. |
| In Building J00008 ATC Tower (6th Floor) | |
| The contractor is to provide and install Provide and install two approximately (30ft) flexible (smurf tube) innerduct from near the new fiber patch panel to the NavAid rack and Radio rack. | Yes, one to the radio rack and the other to the short NavAid rack. |
| Can the government confirm the footage of the flexible (smurf tube) innerduct. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| Provide and install a new approximately (30ft) ISP 24SM (LC) ICF TIE cable (NavAid rack and Radio rack) using the new flexible innerduct. | Yes |
| Can the government confirm the footage of the 24SM LC ICF TIE cable. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| Provide and install duplex SM (LC-SC) fiber optic patch cords as needed to connect the active fiber strands between the ISP ICF fiber cables and the equipment in the NavAid rack as needed to support this project. | Yes |
| Can the government confirm the footage of the SM (LC-SC) fiber optic patch cords. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| Provide and install duplex SM (LC-LC) fiber optic patch cords as needed to connect the active fiber strands between the ISP ICF fiber cables and the equipment in the Radio rack for the as needed to support this project. | No |
| Can the government confirm the footage of the SM (LC-LC) fiber optic patch cords | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor will be providing and installing TC Communications Jumbo Switch TCRM19BR 4U with dual 115 AC power supplies. | Yes |
| Where will the equipment be installed at? Is it an existing cabinet or rack? | Yes. The equipment will be installed in an existing radio rack. The UPS will be removed by the local workcenter prior to the contractor performing work. This will allow the contractor to install a new larger UPS, JumboSwitch, and patch panel. The new equipment will be installed in the bottom of the full sized rack, which is to the left of the short rack. See the included photos. |
| If the contractor needs to provide a cabinet or rack, which one will it be. | N/A |
| Will the government provide a dedicated breaker 115 AC power to the TC Comm equipment | The government will upgrade the rack power for a 30 amp circuit prior to the contractor performing work. |
| Or does the contractor need to install power and EMT to the TC Comm cabinet? | No |
| If the contractor does need to install the power can the government provide footage from a panel to the cabinet? | N/A |
| The contractor will be providing and installing a (1U) 24 port RJ45 patch panel with 25 pair Amphenol cables 75 feet in length (measurement must be verified), connected to 66-style termination blocks located on the existing demarc backboard. | Yes |
| Can the government confirm the footage for the 25 pair as it couldn’t be verified. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor will be providing and installing patch cables from the Jumbo Switch to the 24 port RJ45 patch panel. | Yes |
| Can the government confirm the footage for the patch cables as it couldn’t be verified. | These should be approximately 24 inches in length as the patch panel will be installed above the JumboSwitch |
| Building J00100: | |
| The contractor would like to confirm if a New Plywood needs to be installed. | No plywood panel is required. Instead a DLV-66PANEL should be mounted in the back of the rack and the 66 blocks attached to this panel. The included photo is of a DLV-66PANEL installed in a rack and is for reference. |
| The contractor would like to confirm where the new 42U cabinet will be located in the comm room? | Yes. The new rack should be installed to the left of the large facility UPS. |
| There is a gap between existing cabinets and racks, is this where it will be located at? | See the photo above |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-MH-015 to J00100). | |
| Where will the contractor be providing the FO cable too? | Building J00008 to building J00100. |
| To Mh-015 or to building J00008. | Building J00008 to building J00100. |
| Can the government confirm the 12SM fiber footage | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| Can the government confirm the maxcell footage and how many and they type. | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The Government is requesting the contractor to provide and install a (1U) 24 port RJ45 patch panel with 25 pair Amphenol cables (400ft) in length with an additional 30 to be located above the ceiling in Room B180. The cable will be connected to 66-style termination block to be installed at the back of the rack located in Room B180. | Yes. The length must be confirmed by the contractor. The back of the rack in room B180 is included. |
| Can the government confirm the distance between rooms. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor will be providing and installing TC Communications Jumbo Switch TCRM19BR 4U with dual 115 AC power supplies. | The JumboSwitch at this location should be a 1U not a 4U. |
| Will the government provide a dedicated breaker 115 AC power to the TC Comm equipment | If the local Communication Squardon can not provide power, the contractor should install the required outlet. |
| Or does the contractor need to install power and EMT to the TC Comm cabinet? | See above reply |
| If the contractor does need to install the power can the government provide footage from a panel to the cabinet? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contactor will be providing and installing a patch cables from the Jumbo Switch to the 24 port RJ45 patch panel. | Yes |
| Can the government confirm the distance for the patch cables. | The patch panels should be installed above the JumboSwitch and the distance would be 24 to 36 inches. |
| Building J01172 (1st floor comm room 1): | |
| The contractor will be Providing and installing a new, 42U seismic-certified standard-depth rack enclosure cabinet with doors and side panel. | Yes |
| Can the government confirm where the cabinet will be located? | The cabinet should be located to the left of the facility UPS. See included photo. |
| The contractor will be providing and installing approximately (100ft) flexible (smurf tube) innerduct (1st floor – 1st Floor Comm Room 1) | |
| Can the contractor confirm the footage between rooms it was difficult to confirm this footage. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor will be providing and installing a new approximately (100ft) ISP 12SM (LC) ICF TIE cable (1st floor Demarc backboard to 1st Floor Comm Room 1) using the new flexible innerduct. | |
| Can the contractor confirm the footage between rooms it was difficult to confirm this footage. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor will be providing and installing as needed flexible (smurf tube) innerduct between the fiber patch panel and the new radio rack. | Yes |
| Can the government provide the footage between the patch panel location and the new radio rack location? | The patch panel should be installed above |
| Provide and install duplex SM (LC-LC) fiber optic patch cords as needed in the innerduct to connect the active fiber strands between the ISP ICF fiber cables and the equipment in the Radio rack as needed to support this project. | Yes |
| Can the government provide footage for the patch cords. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor will be providing and installing TC Communications Jumbo Switch TCRM19BR 4U with dual 115 AC power supplies. | The JumboSwitch at this location should be a 1U not a 4U. |
| Will the government provide a dedicated breaker 115 AC power to the TC Comm equipment | If the local Communication Squardon can not provide power, the contractor should install the required outlet. |
| Or does the contractor need to install power and EMT to the TC Comm cabinet? | See above reply |
| If the contractor does need to install the power can the government provide footage from a panel to the cabinet? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contactor will be providing and installing a patch cables from the Jumbo Switch to the 24 port RJ45 patch panel. | Yes |
| Can the government confirm the distance for the patch cables. | The patch panel should be installed above the JumboSwitch. The distance should be 24 to 36 inches. |
| The contractor will be Providing and installing a (1U) 24 port RJ45 patch panel with 25 pair Amphenol cables 75 feet in length, connected to 66-style termination blocks located on the existing demarc backboard. | Yes |
| Can the government confirm the footage to the 66 Block? | Less than 50 feet. |
| Building J01159 Weather Operations (1st Floor Demark) | |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (12SM FOC HH# MCHH-128E to J01159 ) | |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 250 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is, the distance 180 feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| The Contractor will be Providing and installing approximately (150ft) flexible (smurf tube) innerduct (1st Demarc backboard to Room 107). | |
| Can the government confirm the distance of (150 feet)? | Correction Needed: Delete specific tasks line items # 7.11.1 through 7.11.7 and 7.12.1 through 7.12.4 of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3. There is no need to install the approximately (150ft) flexible (smurf tube) innerduct and the new 12 SM ICF TIE cable between the 1st floor Demarc (room 121) and room 107, as all of the radio equipment identified to be installed in room 107 actually needs installed in the existing equipment racks in the 1st floor Demarc (room 121). |
| Where in Room 107 will the cable be located? | N/A |
| The contractor will be providing and installing a new approximately (150ft) ISP 12SM (LC) ICF TIE cable (1st floor Demarc backboard to Room 107) using the new flexible innerduct. | |
| Can the government confirm the distance of (150 feet)? | Correction Needed: Delete specific tasks line items # 7.11.1 through 7.11.7 and 7.12.1 through 7.12.4 of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3. There is no need to install the approximately (150ft) flexible (smurf tube) innerduct and the new 12 SM ICF TIE cable between the 1st floor Demarc (room 121) and room 107, as all of the radio equipment identified to be installed in room 107 actually needs installed in the existing equipment racks in the 1st floor Demarc (room 121). |
| The contractor will be providing and installing duplex SM (LC-LC) fiber optic patch cords as needed to connect the active fiber strands between the OSP and ISP ICF fiber cables needed to support this project. | |
| Can the government confirm the length of the fiber optic patch cords. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| Building J01159, Weather Operations (Room 107): | |
| The contractor will be providing and installing a new 12-port SM (LC) Connector bulkhead in the existing fiber patch panel. | |
| Can the government tell the contractor where the fiber panel will be located in Room 107? | Correction Needed: Delete specific tasks line items # 7.11.1 through 7.11.7 and 7.12.1 through 7.12.4 of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3. There is no need to install the approximately (150ft) flexible (smurf tube) innerduct and the new 12 SM ICF TIE cable between the 1st floor Demarc (room 121) and room 107, as all of the radio equipment identified to be installed in room 107 actually needs installed in the existing equipment racks in the 1st floor Demarc (room 121). |
| The contractor is to Terminate the new 12 SM ICF TIE cable on the new 12-port SM (LC) Connector bulkhead. | |
| Can the government tell the contractor where the fiber panel will be located in Room 107? | N/A |
| The contractor will be providing and installing duplex SM (LC-LC) fiber optic patch cords as needed to connect the active fiber strands between the ISP ICF fiber cables and the equipment in the Radio rack as needed to support this project. | |
| Can the government provide the length of the patch cords? | N/A |
| The contractor will be providing and installing TC Communications Jumbo Switch TCRM19BR 4U with dual 115 AC power supplies. | The JumboSwitch at this location should be a 1U not a 4U. |
| Will the government provide a dedicated breaker 115 AC power to the TC Comm equipment | Power is available using the outlet in the first rack. See the included photo. |
| Or does the contractor need to install power and EMT to the TC Comm cabinet? | See above reply |
| If the contractor does need to install the power can the government provide footage from a panel to the cabinet? | N/A |
| The contactor will be providing and installing a patch cables from the Jumbo Switch to the 24 port RJ45 patch panel. | |
| Can the government confirm the distance for the patch cables. | The patch panel should be installed above the JumboSwitch. The distance should be 24 to 36 inches. |
| The contractor will be providing and installing a (1U) 24 port RJ45 patch panel with 25 pair Amphenol cables 10 feet in length, connected to 66-style termination blocks to be installed on the back of the rack. | Yes. The 66 blocks should be mounted on a DLV-66PANEL as shown in the include photo. |
| Can the government provide the length of the 25 pair cable? | Approximately 10 feet. |
| 36SM FOC MH# MH-FA to HH# MCHH-7FD | |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (36SM FOC MH#s MH-FA to HHs MCHH-7FD) | |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 3350 feet which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and is, the distance 2210 feet. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| In MH-F9: | |
| Reserve 12 strands of the new 72 SM OSP FOC in the splice case for connection to Building J0150 | |
| Will the contractor be installing a FOC to Building J0150? If yes can the government provide the footage and any equipment that need to be installed. | No. As indicated in line item 6.23.1, under "Specific Tasks" of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: Bidders are not responsible for providing and installing innerduct and 12-strand SM fiber cable in the section of duct between MH-F9 and building J01505. Bidders are responsible for installing a new splice case in MH-F9 and providing the slack in the cable on both sides of the splice case for future splicing. |
| 96SM FOC HH#s MCHH-123B to HH# MCHH-121B15 | |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (96SM FOC HH#s MCHH-123B to HHs MCHH-121B15) | |
| Will the contractor be providing a 96SM fiber optic cable or a 144SM fiber optic cable. | 144SM fiber optic cable. |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 4800 feet, which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | No, The contractor is only responsible for installing fabric mesh innerduct any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns. |
| If the contractor does need to provide maxcell (How Many and What size) and what is, the distance. | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct." Measurements are the contractor's responsibility to validate. |
| 72SM FOC HH# MCHH-121B15 to MH# MH-F7A | |
| On flow chart provided (Proposed RAWS OSP Fiber Distribution Plan (Rev 3) Using Existing Ducts. | |
| On the Third spreadsheet page labeled (72SM FOC HH# MCHH-121B15 to MH# MH-F7A) | |
| Will the contractor be providing a 72SM fiber optic cable. | Yes, a 72SM fiber optic cable. |
| Will the contractor be providing the FO cable approximately 6400 feet, which includes slack? | As stated in line item # 6 (Specific Tasks) of RFQ Attch 1 - SOW_RAWS OSP_NEC_202608_V3.3: "The contractor shall perform all site surveys in performance of this work to verify current conditions and measurements, and identify all equipment, innerduct, splice cases and cabling needed to complete successful installation of the new SM FOCs and infrastructure." |
| The contractor would like to confirm that FOC will be terminated with LC connectors. | All new fiber optic cables installed under this contract are to be terminated using "LC" connectors. |
| The contractor wants to confirm if the contractor needs to provide maxcell? | Yes, any where on the "Distance" spreadsheet provided that indicates "Needs Maxcell" in the "Innerduct Status" columns, the contractor is expected to provide and install one 3-cell, 3” fabric mesh innerduct in one duct. |
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