Answers - Fiber Cables.pdf
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- FA446024Q0246
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This document contains answers to questions related to a fiber cable installation solicitation for the Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command. The answers provide details on the project requirements, including permitted construction hours, manhole sizes, cable slack requirements, permitted trenching and boring, availability of as-built drawings, splicing details, and required materials such as armored cable, 4-inch conduit, and Maxcell installation. The solicitation is for the engineering, furnishing, installation, and testing of a new 12-strand single mode fiber optic cable between two locations at Little Rock AFB, AR. The solicitation is set up as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, with quotes due by 4:00 PM CDT on June 25, 2024. All vendors must have an active SAM registration at the time of quote submission.
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| Statement of Objectives.pdf | ||
| Combo FA446025Q0246 -Fiber.pdf | ||
| Statement of Objectives.pdf | ||
| Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Wage Determinations.pdf | ||
| Combo FA446025Q0246 -Fiber.pdf | ||
| 52.212-1 & 2 Addendum.pdf |
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Fiber Re-solicitation Questions
1) Can duct construction, MaxCell installation, fiber installation, splicing and testing be done during the day or night?
Construction is only permitted 0700 – 1630 (duty hours). Also, construction will not be allowed during weekends, federal holidays, and family days, etc.
2) What size are the handholes?
6 x 8 x 8.
3) Are FDP's existing in CAN 1090 and CN 988.
No
4) What connectors to be used at each FDP?
LC
5) Do the connectors/pigtails already exist or need to be provided?
The connectors/pigtails shall be contractor provided.
6) Who will locate existing underground facilities?
Base personnel will initially locate existing underground utilities; however, contractor is responsible for maintaining markings throughout the duration of the project.
7) How much cable slack required in each manhole?
10’
8) Can we open trench grassy areas?
Yes, trenching is permitted; however, boring is the preferred technique. Also, all disturbed grounds shall be replaced with sod.
2.2.5 Site Restoration.
The Contractor shall restore all disturbed grounds to the “as found” condition or better after installation. The Contractor shall comply with all base grounds restoration requirements.
Common use areas shall be restored with sod.
9) Can we bore/ missile under roads?
Yes, boring under roads is permitted.
10) Can we review existing as-builts prior to design?
Yes, 19 CS will provide all available as-builts.
11) Need detailed splicing count to be done in MH-58B. Drawing notes shows new 12 count going to 73-144.
19 CS will assist contractor will identifying the correct fiber bundle (dark fiber) to splice new 12 strand in MH-58B.
12) Is new cable to be dielectric or armored?
Armored.
13) The scope of work does not mention installation of any new 4-inch conduit or the maxcell. The drawing details new 4-inch conduits required and installation of Maxcell. The pricing schedule also does not show the conduit to be installed nor the Maxcell. Should we assume we are to install the detailed 4-inch conduit and the Maxcell?
Yes, new conduit and maxcell will be required where identified in SOO: 2.2.2.1.1 Duct bank Infrastructure and detailed drawing.
14) Are we to assume existing conduits have available and open pathways?
Yes.
15) Is there any permit required manholes in the pathway?
No.
16) Is there any conduit required to be installed on any buildings?
No.
17) Is the contractor required to provide any necessary pumping of manholes?
Yes.
18) Are any of the manholes in the path to be considered permit required?
No.
19) Are we assume the Maxcell shall have tracer wire?
No, not required.
20) What sleeve count would you like on the Maxcell?
3 x 3.
21) Are we to assume all manholes have penetrations installed and ready for installation?
No, contractor will be required to “knockout” penetrations where new duct is installed.
22) Are we to assume manholes have all necessary cable mounting hardware already installed?
Yes.
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