Attachment_1_-_SOW-FOC-475.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

For

FOC Connecting End Buildings to ITB 475

Minot AFB, ND

24 May 2017

Prepared By

38 ES/ENII

4064 Hilltop Road Tinker AFB OK 73145-2713

Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE.

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install, and test (EFI&T) armored single mode (SM) fiber optic cable (FOC) from Information Transfer Building (ITB) 475 to end buildings 437, 440, 442, 443, 445, 450, and 457; new hand holes, maintenance holes, conduit systems, and pull boxes. The contractor is required to EFI&T all associated equipment required to provide a turn-key solution to establish the fiber connectivity from the Information Transfer Building and each facility as indicated in this SOW. All equipment, supplies, or materials provided shall be new and not refurbished. No equipment, supplies, and material, will be provided by the government.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1.1 Safety Requirements.

2.1.1.1 Site Coordination.

The Contractor shall meet with the base safety officer immediately upon arrival on site for review of the specific safety requirements prior to installation.

2.1.1.2 Confined Space.

The Contractors and Sub-contractors entering spaces on Minot AFB, ND are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in AFI 91-203. The primary Contractor is responsible for all Sub-contractor confined space operations.

2.1.1.3 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation.

The Contractor shall record and report all available facts relating to each instance of injury to either Contractor or Government personnel to the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the SOW. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Base Point of Contact (POC). If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

2.1.1.4 Work Area (s).

At day’s end, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the work place. Safety barriers shall be in place to protect unfinished work site at the end of the day. All open holes or trenches shall be completely enclosed by flexible orange construction safety fencing, or other safety barriers, at the end of the work day. On work sites outside the base perimeter, the Contractor shall coordinate with (and abide by the requirements of) the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies to ensure work areas are safe at day’s end.

2.1.1.5 Traffic Control.

In the event base vehicular traffic is to be disrupted by trenching or horizontal directional boring, the Contractor shall notify the 5 CS/SCXP PM NLT 10 calendar days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions. On work sites outside the base perimeter, coordinate any traffic disruptions with local authorities.

2.1.2 Security Requirements.

2.1.2.1 Security Clearances.

The Contractor shall be required to work in secure/controlled areas (ITB 475 equipment room). The Contractor shall process a Site Access Letter (5 CS/SCXP PM). This letter shall identify the names, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and state of issue, and birth date of the personnel who will performing on this SOW for required background check by Minot AFB Security Forces. During project implementation, the Contractor shall coordinate access to secure areas at least 24 hours in advance with the 5 CS/SCX PM.

2.1.2.2 Operational Security (OPSEC).

Network infrastructure drawings (MHDS, MH/HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) are on the 5 CS Critical Information List and must be protected. The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to protect detailed information pertaining to the EFI&T effort, to include appropriate marking of documents as “For Official Use Only (FOUO),” and ensuring limited distribution of documents and schematics/drawings to only those individuals with a valid need to know. IAW AFI 10-701, OPSEC Considerations, the contractor shall develop an OPSEC plan to ensure the protection of FOUO data either furnished by the government or produced by the contractor. The contractor’s OPSEC plan provided in the RFP shall be incorporated into the SOW.

2.1.3 Environmental Management.

The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and Air Force policies, instructions, and plans. The federal Government is not exempt from compliance with environmental regulations. The Contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on Minot, ND. The Contractor shall ensure their Sub-contractors comply with these specifications.

2.1.4 Permits.

The Contractor shall complete and process all permits as required to complete the installation. For example:

· Digging permit, AF Form 103 shall be submitted through base civil engineer 21 calendar days in advance of digging activities.

· Confined space entry permit, AF Form 1024 shall be coordinated through base safety office 5 calendar days in advance. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide proof of their Confined Space Entry Safety training program, along with the AF Form 1024, to base safety.

· The Contractor shall obtain an approved Base Civil Engineering Work Request, AF Form 332, prior to any facility or maintenance modification.

· The Contractor shall trench, excavate, and mark and barricade open trenches IAW OSHA Standards.

2.1.5 Integrated Product Team (IPT).

The Contractor shall chair a weekly IPT meeting that includes Contractor representatives, the Cyberspace Integrator-Base (CSI-B), the 5 CS/SCXP PM, and other base personnel as requested. The Contractor shall provide an agenda and a worldwide “Meet Me” teleconference capability for the duration of the project. The purpose of the IPT meeting is to discuss project progress, problems being encountered, and other information necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of contract requirements.

2.1.6 Quality Assurance.

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan for the life of the project. The Contractor’s quality assurance evaluator shall assist the Government representative in performing random spot checks and system acceptance tests. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying system and outside plant deficiencies and/or discrepancies throughout the life of the project. A weekly report (soft copy) shall be submitted indicating progress/status and listing any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them.

2.1.7 Contractor Personnel.

2.1.7.1 Project Management.

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) and alternate(s) responsible for contract performance and continuity. The Contractor shall identify the Project Manager’s or alternate's range of authority to act for the Contractor relating to daily contract operation.

2.1.7.2 Site Point of Contact (POC).

The Contractor shall designate the Contractor's on-site team leader and alternate(s) as the Site POC for individual projects in their Site Visit Request Letter. The Site POC or alternate(s) shall be on site during duty hours until project completion. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters.

2.1.7.3 Personnel Requirements.

The Project Manager, Site POC, and respective alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

2.1.7.4 Enterprise Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA).

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Minot AFB via a secure data collection site. 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 ECMRA help desk.

2.1.8 Warranty.

The Contractor shall provide a one year warranty or manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty, whichever is longer. This warranty shall include a one year workmanship warranty. The warranty period shall start from the date of system and/or project acceptance. The Contractor shall provide written procedures and required information for warranty services at or prior to site acceptance.

2.1.9 Manuals and Practices.

The Contractor shall provide the latest version of operation, installation, maintenance manuals and practices/users guide for each system installed as provided by the original manufacturer with all new equipment should be provided to 5 CS/SCXP PM.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in this SOW. The Contractor shall comply with the current TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) telecommunication installation and testing commercial standard and base installation standards.

2.1.10 Outside Plant Requirements.

2.1.10.1 Existing Maintenance Holes.

The Contractor shall be responsible for pumping out maintenance holes/handholes. Water from maintenance holes/handholes shall be pumped into the storm drain system unless it is not available; then it may be pumped out onto the surrounding ground, as long as there is no impact to roads, driveways, or vehicle traffic. Mud and debris shall be disposed of IAW base requirements.

2.1.10.2 Measurements.

Any distances provided in this SOW are approximations and should NOT be used for ordering materials (cable, innerduct, etc.) or determining duct lengths.

2.1.10.3 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports.

Cable racks shall be installed in maintenance holes as required. Splices shall not be supported by the cables that enter each end of the splice case. The splices shall be supported by cable hooks under the splice case. Telecommunications industry standard cable hooks of the appropriate length shall be provided to support cables and splice cases. The cable hooks shall be secured using cable rack locking clips. All cables shall be supported using racking clips, cable racks, and cable hooks.

2.1.10.4 Labeling.

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install In Accordance With (IAW) TIA-606 and as directed by 5 CS/SCXP.

2.1.10.4.1 Cable Tags.

All tags shall be permanently labeled, easily visible and corrosion resistant. Cable tags shall be installed in all maintenance hole/handhole and fiber optic distribution panel (FODP) locations. When cables pass through maintenance holes/handholes, put a tag on the cable, approximately 2 feet from each duct entrance and at each splice location. Information on the cable tag shall identify cable by size, type, cable number and count. The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.1.10.4.2 FODP Marking.

FODP shall be stenciled/marked with black ink or paint or adhesive backed decals in letters and numbers. If the manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which ports on FODPs (pigtail modules) are counted, the Contractor shall provide designation labels/strips to identify the sequence in which they are counted. Each splice tray shall be marked to identify the fiber count contained in the splice tray. The marking shall identify the FODP by number (building number), cable number, and count.

2.1.10.4.3 New Ducts.

New ducts shall be permanently labeled on the wall of each building/maintenance hole (MH)/handhole (HH) indicating the connecting building/maintenance hole/handhole at the other end of the duct (for example, “To MH-306H”). The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.1.10.5 FOC Terminations and Splicing.

Fiber optic cables shall be terminated by being fusion spliced to pigtails with LC connectors at the FODP. The Contractor shall determine whether or not there is some practical reason for an intermediate splice in the cable at some MH/HH between the cable end points, and consist of fusion splices in a high quality re-enterable splice case like Coyote fiber optic closure or equivalent. A coil of 25 feet of cable shall be provided on each cable entering or leaving a splice case in a MH or HH.

2.1.10.6 FOC Maintenance Loop.

Minimum of 50 feet of fiber optic cable at every third MH/HH location, starting/ending in the first maintenance hole outside each end building (i.e. the first maintenance hole outside of each building will contain a 50 feet maintenance loop). All maintenance loops installed within maintenance holes must be supported by two cable hooks. Cable hooks are to be positioned so the highest one supports the underside of the top of the coil and the bottom hook supports the underside of the bottom of the coil. The maintenance loop shall have a cable tag. The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.1.10.7 Outside Plant Installation.

The Contractor shall design and install Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure IAW TIA-758. Each cable installation and cut-over shall be coordinated with the 5 CS/SCXP. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion. See Attachment 1 for reference and estimated distances of existing and proposed cables routes.

2.1.10.7.1 Conduit Systems and Inner-ducts Installation.

The Contractor shall install the following:

2.1.10.7.1.1 Maintenance Hole/Handhole and Conduit Systems.

· Install one (1) 6’W x 8’L x 7’H (interior dimensions) maintenance hole (to be designated as MH-1); and three (3) 4’W x 4’L x 4’H (interior dimensions) handhole (to be designated as HH-1, HH-2, and HH-3), for the purposes of this requirement (new handholes shall have a torsion assisted full-opening diamond plate 2-piece cover with self-latching stainless steel slam locks). The handhole shall be precast with an AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Official) wheel load rating of H-20; with predrilled duct entry holes [sealed with knockouts configured for splayed entry in the end walls)] with duct terminators to accept 4-inch I.D. schedule 40 conduit; manufacturer installed wall inserts for attaching cable rack hardware; equipped with cable racks, sump, pulling-in irons, and a ground rod. The cover shall be imprinted “Communication”). Note: It is understood that some handholes are precast with bonding ribbon or some similar connection to the handhole rebar and therefore do not require a ground rod. This method of grounding in lieu of a ground rod is satisfactory just as long as the impedance to ground is at the acceptable level.

· Install two (2) 4” inside diameter conduits from existing MH-12, proposed MH-1, proposed HH-1, proposed HH-2, and to existing MH-133; approx 1600’. See Sketch.

· Install one (1) 4” inside diameter conduits between proposed HH-1 and NEMA pull box (provided by Contractor) on the outside of Bldg 457; approx 30’. See Sketch (sheet 1 of 4).

· Install one (1) 4” inside diameter conduits between proposed HH-2 and proposed HH-3; approx 300’. See Sketch (sheet 2 of 4).

· Install one (1) 4” inside diameter conduits between proposed HH-3 and NEMA pull box (provided by Contractor) on the outside of Bldg 440; approx 50’. See Sketch (sheet 2 of 4).

· Install one (1) 4” inside diameter conduits between proposed HH-3 and NEMA pull box (provided by Contractor) on the outside of Bldg 442; approx. 50’. See Sketch (sheet 2 of 4).

· Install one (1) 4” inside diameter conduits between proposed HH-3 and NEMA pull box (provided by Contractor) on the outside of Bldg 443; approx 60’. See Sketch (sheet 2 of 4).

· Install one (1) 4” inside diameter conduits between existing MH-173 and NEMA pull box (provided by Contractor) on the outside of Bldg 450; approx 130’. See Sketch (sheet 3 of 4).

· Install one (1) 4” inside diameter conduits between existing MH-171 and NEMA pull box (provided by Contractor) on the outside of Bldg 437; approx 110’. See Sketch (sheet 4 of 4).

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in one of the new 4” PVC conduit from existing MH-12, proposed MH-1, proposed HH-1, proposed HH-2, and to existing MH-133; approx 1600’.

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in a new 4” PVC conduit from proposed HH-1 to NEMA box outside of Bldg 457; approx 30’.

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in a new 4” PVC conduit between proposed HH-2, and proposed HH-3; approx 300’.

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in a new 4” PVC conduit from proposed HH-3 to NEMA box outside of Bldg 440; approx 50’.

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in a new 4” PVC conduit from proposed HH-3 to NEMA box outside of Bldg 442; approx 50’.

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in a new 4” PVC conduit from proposed HH-3 to NEMA box outside of Bldg 443; approx 60’.

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in a new 4” PVC conduit from existing MH-173 to NEMA box outside of Bldg 450; approx 130’.

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in a new 4” PVC conduit from existing MH-171 to NEMA box outside of Bldg 437; approx 110’.

· Install three (3) 3”x3cell geo-textile flexible type inner-duct (one shall be detectable type) in a 4” PVC conduit from existing MH-172 to existing MH-174; approx 150’.

· One (1) 1” corrugated innerduct inside each of the buildings (ITB 475, Bldg 457, Bldg 440, Bldg 442, Bldg 443, Bldg 450, Bldg. 445, and Bldg 437) point of cable entry to the FODP area.

2.1.10.7.1.2 Composition.

The ducts shall be corrosion resistant and 4-inch inside diameter (I.D.) round or metric equivalent. The ducts shall be made of EPC-40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (Schedule 40) IAW NEMA TC-2; or high density polyethylene (HDPE) SIDR 11.5. Rollpipe shall be made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) SIDR 11.5. The ducts shall be appropriately labeled indicating the composition material. Ducts shall have a sleeve or bell end type coupling and shall be watertight when assembled.

2.1.10.7.1.3 Installation.

Installation of underground conduits/ducts shall be IAW RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 and RUS Bulletin 1753F-151. Ducts across roads, sidewalks, parking areas, or areas to be paved, etc. shall be installed a minimum of 36" below grade. In maintenance holes with knockouts, ducts shall start at the bottom knockout, allowing for upward expansion in the maintenance holes. All ducts not installed across roads, sidewalks, parking areas, or areas to be paved, etc. shall have a minimum of 36 inches ground cover. The Contractor shall provide other protective measures, concrete cap, etc., in those areas where the minimum ground cover cannot be achieved. Grading of ducts shall be accomplished IAW RUS Bulletin 1751F-643.

2.1.10.7.1.4 Paved Surface Crossings.

The Contractor shall use the method of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) on all paved surfaces. Paved surfaces may be asphalt, concrete, brick, or some type of paving stone. Paved surfaces include roads, driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. Paved surface crossings shall be IAW guidelines set forth by the base civil engineer (BCE).

2.1.10.7.1.5 Conduit Protection.

The Contactor shall install the appropriate physical protection required [(concrete encasement, steel tube (casing)] for buried PVC conduits or HDPE rollpipe, consistent with commonly accepted telecommunications industry practices relative to the task and to the environment in which they are installed and the loads (H-5, H-10, H-20, railroads, flightline, etc.) to which they are expected to be exposed. Type of protection may be dependent upon the specific application and shall be IAW applicable federal, state or local (Minot AFB Civil Engineering construction requirements) procedures. However, at a minimum, nonmetallic conduits shall be encased in concrete of minimum 3000 lb/in2 compressive strength where vehicular traffic is above the pathway. The encasement shall be concrete of a wet type mix and shall be placed in such a manner as to ensure the concrete completely surrounds all conduits and no air voids are trapped in the mix.

2.1.10.7.1.6 Bends and Sealing.

All bends between maintenance holes shall be a minimum 40-foot radius with the sum of bends in all directions not exceeding a total of 90 degrees. Only one 90-degree bend shall be allowed between maintenance holes. Where a bend or sweep is placed in PVC nonmetallic duct bank between maintenance holes, the duct bank must be encased in concrete with a minimum compressive strength of 3000 lb/in2. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter a maintenance hole perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering. All ducts/inner ducts entering maintenance holes must be sealed. Universal duct plugs or removable putty sealants may be used. Upon completion of conduit sections, a test mandrel ¼” (6.4mm) smaller than the inside diameter of the conduit shall be pulled through two diagonally opposite ducts to ensure proper alignment. In addition, all ducts shall be cleared of loose materials such as concrete, mud, dirt, stones, etc.

2.1.10.7.1.7 NEMA 4 Enclosure.

The contractor shall install five (6) NEMA 4X enclosures outside wall of Bldgs 457,440, 442, 443, 450 and 437. The Contractor shall determine the size of the enclosure needed to satisfy the particular requirement at that location based on FODP size to be accommodated and ducts coming into the enclosure, etc. The enclosure door shall have a locking mechanism capable of accepting a padlock to be provided by the 5 CS/SCXP.

2.1.10.7.1.8 Entrance Conduits into Existing Maintenance holes.

When new entrance conduits/ducts or sleeves are required, the Contractor shall bore and install the necessary holes and install the ducts or sleeves, if knockout doesn’t exist. Penetration shall not be in such a location through the wall as to block use of existing ducts in the MH/HH. New ducts will be a minimum of 18 inches from either the MH/HH floor or ceiling, if practical. The minimum bending radius for entry conduit/ducts shall be no less than 10 times the inside diameter of the conduit. Ducts and openings around ducts shall be sealed to prevent moisture from entering the MH/HH.

2.1.10.7.1.9 Pull Tape.

All newly installed ducts left vacant shall be provided with a pull tape with a waterproof, corrosion resistant, pre-lubricated flat woven polyester pull tape with sequential footage markings, (1250 lb pulling strength) for future cable installations. The pull tape shall extend into the maintenance holes/handholes and be secured to a cable rack or pulling iron, etc.

2.1.10.7.1.10 Utility Separation.

When communications ducts cross either power duct or buried power cable, maintain a minimum separation of 3 inches of concrete or 12 inches of well-tamped earth between the two or 12 inches of well tamped earth when parallel; for pipes (e.g., gas, water, oil) maintain 6 inches when crossing or 12 inches when parallel.

2.1.10.7.1.11 Spacers and Tracer Wire.

Along the length of the duct run, if the ducts are installed by trenching, spacers shall be placed at an interval of four (4) spacers per 20 feet and cable warning tape shall be buried one (1) foot below the surface and shall follow the duct route. The tape shall be a minimum of three inches wide and orange in color with the appropriate warning message. All new tracer wire installed for this project needs to have a wire nut and label installed at all wire ends, and those wire ends secured but not connected to grounds. The tracer wire shall be exposed; free from the conduit and capped (insulated). The tracer shall be secured and routed to the maintenance hole or handhole neck to a point where maintenance personnel may access the wire without having to enter the maintenance hole/handhole, and tagged with a label so indicating it as a “Duct Tracer Wire to xxx - Do Not Remove (where xxx is the other end of the wire).” Tracer wires shall not be connected to any grounding system. Tracer wire shall be pulled back from building entrances until it is underground to prevent lightning damage.

2.1.10.7.1.12 Grounding and Bonding.

In the Equipment room/Mechanical room in which the optical fiber cable is to be terminated, there is either a telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) or a telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB); if grounding busbar doesn’t exist in the equipment room/mechanical room, then the Contractor shall provide it and bonded to the electrical service equipment (power) ground. The optical fiber cable shield (armor) shall be connected to the busbar using hardware and a grounding conductor (No. 6 AWG green insulated wire) suitable for the application. The grounding conductor shall be tagged with a nonmetallic tag as close as practicable to the point of termination in a readable position. The information on the tag shall contain the following information “If this connector or wire is loose or must be removed, please call Base Communications Office” or some similar wording. Although it is not anticipated that any splicing will be required in a maintenance hole, should there be some practical reason that a splice be made, the cable shield (armor) shall be bonded and continuous throughout the cable length. In addition, the splice case shall be bonded to the maintenance hole bonding ribbon, if it exists.

2.1.10.7.2 Closure for Underground Optical Fiber Cables.

The closure shall be sealed and suitable for enclosing a splice organizer in a protective housing. The splice organizer shall consist of splice trays and protective sleeves, shield bond connectors, and ancillary hardware necessary to house fiber optic splices. The splice organizer shall house a minimum of 144, and 60 fiber optic fusion splices in a neat and orderly fashion. The splice organizer shall provide individual support for each splice. The organizer shall allow for one meter of fiber to be stored without kinks, twists, or micro-bends. The organizer shall be suitable for reentry, for future maintenance or modification, without damage to the fiber or splices. The closure shall be Pre-formed stainless steel or equivalent for making a straight, butt, or branch splice and shall protect the splice and maintain cable shield electrical continuity in a manhole, or handhole environment and suitable for pressure testing. The number of cable ports in and out of the closure, along with any necessary washers or any plugs for unused ports, shall be suitable for the particular application.

2.1.10.7.3 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP).

The Contractor shall install one (1) 144 port FODP in ITB 475, one (1) 12 port FODP in Building 457, one (1) 12 port FODP in Building 440, one (1) 12 port FODP in Building 442, one (1) 12 port FODP in Building 443, one (1) 12 port FODP in Building 450, one (1) 12 port FODP in Building 445, and one (1) 12 port FODP in Building 437. The locations of FODPs will be provided at the walk-thru.

2.1.10.7.4 Fiber Optic Cable Installation.

The Contractor shall install armor single mode (SM), loose buffer tube, water blocked, outside plant (OSP) cable suitable for underground applications. The intent is to install the cable in one continuous length, to the extent that it is practical. The cable shall meet RUS 7 CFR 1755.900 criteria; shall comply with industry standards with regard to manufacturers’ cable marking, jacket, rip cords, water blocking, fiber color coding, jacketing materials, etc. In addition, the fibers shall comply with industry standards with regard to mode field diameter, core cladding concentricity, attenuation, and dispersion characteristics at 1310 nm and 1550nm. The cable shall be installed along the recommended paths from ITB 475 to Buildings 437, 440, 442, 443, 445, 450, and 457.

2.1.10.7.4.1 Between ITB 475 and Existing MH-133.

The Contractor shall install approximately 2200’ of 144 strands SM FOC from ITB 475 via existing MH-12, proposed MH-1, proposed HH-1, proposed HH-2, and to existing MH-133. Terminate new 144 strands FOC in new 144- port FODP in equipment room of ITB 475.

2.1.10.7.4.2 Between ITB-475 and Bldg 457.

The Contractor shall install approximately 900’ of 12 strands SM FOC from ITB 475 via existing MH-12, proposed MH-1, proposed HH-1, and Bldg 457. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12- port FODPs in ITB 475 equipment room and Bldg 457.

2.1.10.7.4.3 Between Existing MH-133 and Existing MH-172.

The Contractor shall install approximately 600’ of 60 strands SM FOC. Splice the 60 strands FOC into the 144 strands FOC in existing MH-133. The 5 CS/SCO will determine what strand counts will be.

2.1.10.7.4.4 Between Existing MH-133 and Bldg 442.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1000’ of 12 strands SM FOC from Existing MH-133 via proposed HH-2, proposed HH-3 and Bldg 442. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 144 strands FOC in existing MH-133. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12- port FODP in Bldg 442. The 5 CS/SCO will determine what strand counts will be.

2.1.10.7.4.5 Between Existing MH-133 and Bldg 443.

The Contractor shall install approximately 1000’ of 12 strands SM FOC from Existing MH-133 via proposed HH-2, proposed HH-3 and Bldg 443. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 144 strands FOC in existing MH-133. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12- port FODP in Bldg 443. The 5 CS/SCO will determine what strand counts will be.

2.1.10.7.4.6 Between Existing MH-133 and Bldg 450.

The Contractor shall install approximately 500’ of 12 strands SM FOC from Existing MH-133 via existing MH-173, and Bldg 450. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 144 strands FOC in existing MH-133. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12- port FODP in Bldg 450. The 5 CS/SCO will determine what strand counts will be.

2.1.10.7.4.7 Between Existing MH-172 and Bldg 445.

The Contractor shall install approximately 300’ of 12 strands SM FOC from Existing MH-172 via existing MH-174, and Bldg 445 equipment room. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 60 strands FOC in existing MH-172. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12- port FODP in Bldg 445 equipment room. The 5 CS/SCO will determine what strand counts will be.

2.1.10.7.4.8 Between Existing MH-172 and Bldg 437

The Contractor shall install approximately 396’ of 12 strands SM FOC from Existing MH-172 via existing MH-171, and Bldg 437. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 60 strands FOC in existing MH-172. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12- port FODP in Bldg 437. The 5 CS/SCO will determine what strand counts will be.

2.1.10.7.4.9 Between Existing MH-133 and Bldg 440 .

The Contractor shall install approximately 1000’ of 12 strands SM FOC from Existing MH-133 via proposed HH-2, proposed HH-3 and Bldg 440. Splice the 12 strands FOC into the 144 strands FOC in existing MH-133. Terminate new 12 strands FOC in new 12- port FODP in Bldg 440. The 5 CS/SCO will determine what strand counts will be.

2.1.10.8 Testing.

The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct testing. The Contractor shall record all inspections and tests as they are accomplished and make all test sheets/results available for 5 CS/SCXP representative as tests are completed. The Contractor shall notify the 5 CS/SCXP at least 5 calendar days prior to any testing. All testing will be IAW accepted telecommunications industry standards for the type of test being conducted. The Contractor shall provide test reports to the government within 10 calendar days of completing the testing. Contractor is required to locate/repair any testing irregularities if caused by the installation.

Any splicer’s errors detected shall be corrected in the splice in which they were made. It is assumed that the cable is delivered fault free from the manufacturer. No cable faults or splicer’s errors are allowed in the new cable. Contractor is required to locate and repair cable faults or splicer’s errors if caused by the installation.

2.1.10.8.1 Fiber Optic Cable Tests.

All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested IAW TIA 526-7 Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant, or equivalent. As a minimum, the following tests shall be performed. Both Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and Optical Power Meter tests will be used for all end-to-end circuits. Between FODPs, bi-directional testing at 1310 nm and 1550 nm is required. For incomplete circuits that end in manholes, only 1 way OTDR testing is required. NOTE: Testing of the Fiber Optic Cables on the reel shall be provided to the 5 CS/SCXP prior to installation.

2.1.10.8.1.1 Optical Attenuation.

End to end attenuation tests shall be conducted on all fiber optic cable strands. Tests shall be accomplished to ensure the installed cable is within the specified parameters

2.1.10.8.1.2 Distance.

Test to determine the installed cable length between optical patch panels. All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested.

2.1.11 Site Restoration/Debris Removal.

The Contractor shall be responsible for surface restoration. Restoration at each location shall be subject to final inspection and approval by the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) IAW guidelines set forth by the BCE.

The Contractor shall dispose of all residues from this project off base and in accordance with (IAW) local and base environmental laws and regulations.

The Contractor shall be responsible for grounds restoration to include, backfilling, soil compacting, reseeding, re-sodding or any other necessary material and services required to restore ground conditions to the original condition IAW with guidelines set forth by the BCE. The Contractor shall perform follow-up grounds restoration, if that location is not up to its original condition due to surface settling or lack of turf germination or seeding.

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoration of asphalt, concrete, brick, paving stone, etc. at locations, which were damaged due to activities by the Contractor. Any asphalt, concrete, street, curb or sidewalk replacement shall be IAW with guidelines set forth by the BCE. At a minimum, the restoration shall be restored to match existing strength, color (to the extent practical) and type of material. The Contractor shall perform follow-up restoration if that location is not up to its original condition due to surface settling.

2.1.12 Service Outages.

The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled (i.e. cutting or disabling any in-service cables or equipment.), Contractor-caused interruptions of communications capabilities that are properly identified. The Contractor shall coordinate planned outages with the site POC at least 10 calendar days in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

2.1.13 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

If required by Base Civil Engineer (BCE), the Contractor shall obtain approvals for NPDES at State and/or Federal level [in some locations this may be called the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]. The storm water/environmental plan are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Base Civil Engineering/CEV will review and advise to ensure minimum standards and storm water controls/BMPs are in place to ensure compliance; this is a compulsory item in the SOW and contract. The Contractor shall implement storm water controls/BMPs to ensure sediment, as a result of storm water runoff, does not enter storm drainage channels and/or inlets.

The Contractor shall conduct an initial meeting within 10 days of the Contractor site survey with the base environmental office to identify NPDES preparations and/or the storm water/environmental plan.

The Contractor shall review the NPDES requirements applicable to the base, develop a plan to comply with the NPDES, obtain approval of the NPDES plan from all appropriate government agencies, and comply with any other applicable state requirements for construction.

The Contractor shall implement, monitor and manage the NPDES Plan.

2.1.14 Underground Utilities Markings.

The Contractor shall coordinate with base agencies to ensure markings are placed over existing base infrastructure prior to digging or directional drilling and will take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. Contractor shall be responsible for costs associated with repair of any damages caused during installation when the infrastructure is clearly marked. The AF Form 103 (digging permit) shall be submitted through Civil Engineering 21 calendar days in advance of digging activities. Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings.

2.1.15 Identification/Marking.

The Contractor shall clearly mark all Contractor-Furnished Property and Equipment (CFP/CFE) with their company's name. The Contractor shall place an easily read, very visible, sign (minimum 8.5" x 11") on large containers, construction equipment, or un-manned rental vehicles while on the Government installation indicating the company name and both the Contractor and Site POC's names and local telephone numbers.

2.1.16 Installation Schedules.

The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule that denotes project activities to include time-phased start and completion dates for the project and sub-projects associated with the installation of the components and system.

2.1.17 Weekly Status Reports.

The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Status Report. The purpose of the report is to inform IPT members of project progress, problems being encountered, and other topics necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of the contract requirements. The Status Report and meeting agenda may be combined as long as the resulting report contains all the required elements and contains sufficient detail to serve as project record.

2.1.18 As-Built Drawings.

The Contractor shall submit red line drawings showing the “as-built” configuration in format specified by base SCX project manager. The base communications squadron will provide baseline drawings. The Contractor shall provide As-Built Rack Elevation, Inside Cable Plant and Outside Cable Plant drawings.

2.1.19 Butterfly Drawings.

The Contractor shall record and submit butterfly, cable path and building penetration drawing information for all new installations including butterfly drawings for all manholes, handhole and pullboxes that contain new or reused FOC. Drawings shall record the path and arrangement of new and reused fiber optic cables, splices, and the arrangement ductbanks, ducts, and innerduct. Drawings shall be submitted in an easily read electronic format such as pdf. Scanned data sheets or legible sketches are acceptable if the listed information is provided.

2.1.20 Geospatial Deliverables.

The Contractor shall collect and record geospatial data and provide as-built documentation (shape files) of all new installed MHDS components and new cable components (including metadata) compatible with the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) Visualization Component (CVC) drawing system. Data points shall be recorded at the center of each manhole/handhole lid and at intervals not to exceed 25 feet along cable routes. Sufficient data points shall be recorded to capture any change in direction along the route. The government will review the shape files in CVC and transcribe the information to the CVC system. Shape files shall be delivered within 30 days of project completion.

2.1.21 Test and Acceptance/Installation Test Plan.

The Contractor shall provide a test plan as to how the system shall be pre-tested, in-progress-tested, post-tested and cut-over plan to demonstrate to the Government that the system is fully operational and meets or exceeds the specified requirements and that the system is fully ready to be placed into service. The Contractor shall test the system to demonstrate its proper performance to the Government quality assurance representative. These tests shall be accomplished prior to the system being placed into service.

2.1.22 Testing.

The Contractor shall conduct on-site testing IAW Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) installation manuals, practices and the appropriate vendor’s test procedures. The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct all required testing. During any testing phase, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the contractor performed inspections and tests to assure solutions conform to prescribed requirements. The Contractor shall provide on-site support during the acceptance testing. The Contractor shall participate with the Government in testing the complete communications system. When any system, subsystem, component or requirement test fails to meet the requirements of the test, Government acceptance and payment will be withheld until such time as the cause of the failure is corrected to the Government’s satisfaction. After appropriate corrective action has been taken, all tests including those previously completed, related to the failed test and the corrective action shall be repeated and successfully completed prior to Government acceptance.

2.1.23 Final Acceptance.

The Contractor shall schedule a final project walk-through with the Base POC. This should be scheduled 10 calendar days prior to acceptance.

2.1.24 Deliverable Summary.

All deliverables are subject to Government acceptance and approval. They shall meet professional standards and the requirements set forth in this Task Order. All deliverables shall be produced using recommended software tools/versions as accepted by the Government.

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.

Period of Performance.

The period of performance for the project shall be from the order to proceed until six (6) months after the state date for a total of 180 days.

Place of Performance.

The place of performance is Minot AFB, ND.

Hours of Operation.

The Contractor shall routinely work during normal duty hours of the site. However, mission requirements may necessitate approximately 15% of the work outside normal hours (nights and/or weekends), especially if existing service must be interrupted. Any site work requested by the Contractor to be performed outside of normal duty hours shall be coordinated with the Base POC at least 10 calendar days in advance.

Holidays/Down Days.

The Contractor shall not perform under this contract on federal holidays or site-unique down-days unless expressly authorized by the CO and coordinated with the base POC.

Base Support.

On-base laydown are available but the Contractor shall identify the size of the laydown area in the proposal.

4.0 APPENDICES.

Appendix A. APPLICABLE STANDARDS.

AFI 91-203 – Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910-268 – Telecommunications TIA-606-B - Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure TIA-568-C.0 - Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises TIA-568-C.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard TIA-568-C.2 - Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standard TIA-568-C.3 - Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard TIA 942 - Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers TIA-607-B - Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications TIA-526-7- Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant TIA-526-14-B Optical Power Loss Measurement of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant TIA-569-C - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces TIA-570-C –Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard TIA-598-C - Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding TIA-758-B Customer-owned Outside Plant Telecommunication Infrastructure Standard RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 - Underground Plant Design RUS Bulletin 1751F-801 – Electrical Protection Fundamentals RUS Bulletin 1753F-151 (515b) - Specifications and Drawings for Underground Cable Installation RUS Bulletin 1753F-201 (PC-4) – RUS Standard for Acceptance Tests and Measurements of Telecommunications Plant RUS Bulletin 1753F-207 (PE-87) – REA Specification for Terminating Cables NFPA 70 - National Electric Code

5.0 Attachment 1. Proposed Cable Diagram

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