Attachment 12 - RFI Log - B1383 and B1384 ISP Replacement and B123 Fiber Optic - Gov Reponse.xlsx
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- Buildings 1383 and 1384 Inside Plant (ISP) Replacement and Building 123 Fiber Optic Work
- Solicitation number
- FA488725R0008
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The file is a Request for Information (RFI) Log for a federal contract opportunity to replace Inside Plant (ISP) systems and perform fiber optic work at Luke Air Force Base. The solicitation (FA488725R0008) is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside for Buildings 1383, 1384, and Building 123, with a project scope involving low voltage and telecommunications infrastructure upgrades. Key details include a 270-calendar day performance period, work involving cable tray installation, conduit replacement, network cabling upgrades (Cat-6 plenum-rated), and fiber optic cable installations between multiple buildings.
The RFI log contains 77 detailed questions and responses covering technical specifications, installation requirements, electrical considerations, ceiling access, demolition expectations, and project logistics. Critical requirements include using EMT conduits, following specific UFC and BICSI standards, performing work during standard duty hours (0730-1630 Monday-Friday), and completing as-built drawings. Submittal turnaround time is 14 calendar days, with proposals originally due 21 July 2025 but extended to 7 August 2025 through two amendments. The project's estimated construction magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with funds currently available and all prospective contractors required to be SAM-registered and WOSB-certified.
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| REQUEST FOR INFORMATION LOG | |||||||||||||
| CONTRACT #: | SOLICITATION #: FA488725R0008 | B1383 and B1384 ISP Replacement and B123 Fiber Optic Work | |||||||||||
| TBD | |||||||||||||
| SUBMITTED BY CONTRACTOR | TO BE COMPLETED BY GOVERNMENT | ||||||||||||
| RFI # | DATE | DOCUMENT | SHEET / PAGE / PARA | DISCIPLINE | QUESTION / ISSUE | RESPONSE DATE | RESPONSE | POC | CHANGE TO SOLICITATION REQUIRED (YES OR NO) | DOCUMENT REVISED | QUESTION SUBMITTED BY | ||
| OFFICE SYM | NAME | ||||||||||||
| 001 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | What are the design requirements for this project? | 7/7/25 | Follow guidelines in SOW, to include all applicable UFCs, Luke Specifications, AETC First 400 Feet Guidance Luke Supplement, referenced TIA standards, BICSI standards, etc. in Appendix A. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 002 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | If we have to submit design requirements, can an additional 90 calendar days be added to the schedule for creation, submission, and approval of the design? | 7/9/25 | As Built Drawing are required per SOW section 2.2.8 for Fiber Optic Cable. As built drawing are required per SOW section 4.22 Bldg 1383 amd Bldg 1384. No additional time will be given for the as builts. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 003 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | How long are electrical shutdowns? | 7/9/25 | Outage requests are processed by the 56th Civil Engineering Squadron and the prime contractor would complete an Outage Request Form for the duration of the outage to be evaluated and approved by 56 CES. | 56 CS & 56 CONS | Michael Carmine & Kelli McDonald | No | No | ||||
| 004 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | Where is the laydown yard? | 7/3/25 | A laydown yard on base will be approved once the contract is awarded. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | ||||
| 005 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | Can we assume all excavation material is clean? | 7/7/25 | Please refer to the Asbestos Report (Attachment-6) | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 006 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | Is there onsite disposal for excavation material? | 7/7/25 | As per SOW, removal and disposal is the responsibility of the Contractor and to be disposed off-base. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 007 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | As all three scope of work packages have a different period of performance, is it to be assumed that the period of performance for the contract will be longest of the three at one-hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the date of award? | 7/3/25 | Per the solicitation box 11, the period of performance for the whole project is 270 calendar days after recieving Notice to Proceed. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | ||||
| 008 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | As Buildings 1383 and 1384 are occupied and the need to terminate at work area outlets and cutover to the new system, how is the contractor expected to perform during normal work hours? Should the contractor expect to be working outside of normal work hours? | 7/7/25 | The expectation is for performance to occur during normal work hours. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 009 | 3-Jul-25 | Low Voltage | Is there a brand preference for ISP materials or can the Luke AFB I3A manual be provided? | 7/7/25 | There is no brand preference. Please refer to solicitation attachments for salient characteristics. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 010 | 3-Jul-25 | Scopes of Work, Specs | Various | Cabling | During the site visit, it was noted that all new cabling throughout this project are to be CAT6A rather than CAT6 cabling, and that CAT6A should be Leviton brand. Please confirm. | 7/7/25 | Per the SOW, All new ethernet cabling and corresponding materials are Cat-6. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||
| 011 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation - FA488725R0008 | 4 of 30 | General | On sheet 4 of the Solicitation document, it appears bidders are to provide separate CLIN pricing for 1) Building 1383, 2) Building 1384, and 3) Fiber Optic work between Building 123 to Building 528 and 530. However, there was some discussion at the site visit that these CLIN's might be revised in some way. Please provide revised bid form if changes to this cost breakdown are required. | 7/3/25 | The current solicitation CLIN structure is correct. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | ||
| 012 | 3-Jul-25 | Scopes of Work | Various | Equipment | In the project Scopes of Work, it is unclear which pieces of equipment are government-furnished and contractor-installed vs. contractor-furnished and contractor-installed. Please provide a list of equipment and responsibility matrix for which entity will be required to furnish and install each piece of equipment. | 7/7/25 | There is no governement furnished property. Cisco network switches in B1383 and B1384 are existing (plug and play). | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||
| 013 | 3-Jul-25 | Scopes of Work | Various | Electrical | In the scopes of work, AC power circuits will need to be added into the existing buildings to serve new cabinets. During the site visit, a few existing electrical panels were opened, and it appeared that there was not sufficient spare capacity to add circuits to existing panels. Please provide electrical panel layouts, locations within the building, and nearest spare circuit capacity for required added circuits. If existing panels are full, it is possible that a new sub-panel will be required. Please clarify. | 7/11/25 | In Bldg 1383 Panel C in corridor 105 has enough available power to supply two 208v ckts. Bldg 1384 panel in the northwest hallway Panel C has enough power to supply 208v. | 56 CES | Earnest Perkins | No | No | ||
| 014 | 3-Jul-25 | Scopes of Work | Various | Cabling | During the site visit, patch cord quantities and lengths were briefly discussed. Please provide the lengths and quantities of Cat-6a patch cords for cross-connections within the rack cabinets (from the Cat-6a patch panels to the network Ethernet switches for all drops). Also, please provide the lengths and quantities of patch cords to be provided from the faceplates to user network devices (e.g., laptop, desktop, printer). | 7/7/25 | Per the SOW, all patch cords are Cat-6. The quanitity of patch cables will be double the number of new jacks installed. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||
| 015 | 2-Jul-25 | INSIDE PLANT WIRING UPGRADE, BUILDING 1383 &1384 Specification | Low Voltage | In Building 1383, 1384 Could you please clarify which locations currently have existing outlets and which outlets will be new installations requiring conduits and boxes? This information will help us ensure proper planning and compliance with project requirements. | 7/7/25 | Please refer to SOW and SOW Attachment A Drawings, which states the total and the breakdown of drop outlets. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 016 | 2-Jul-25 | INSIDE PLANT WIRING UPGRADE, BUILDING 1383 &1384 Specification | Low Voltage | In the “INSIDE PLANT WIRING UPGRADE, BUILDING 1383 &1384 Specification”, Figure ATT-3 diagram, there is a diagram showing an Eaton UPS and Eaton Bypass. Are both Eaton items part of the bid scope? | 7/7/25 | Please refer to SOW 4.5.2. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 017 | 2-Jul-25 | INSIDE PLANT WIRING UPGRADE, BUILDING 1383 &1384 Specification | Low Voltage | In the “INSIDE PLANT WIRING UPGRADE, BUILDING 1383 &1384 Specification”, Figure ATT-4 diagram, shows CISCO C9300-48P-A POE Switches. Are the Cisco Switches part of the bid scope? | 7/7/25 | Please refer to SOW 4.6, the network switches are existing equipment that will be relocated to the newly installed comm cabinets. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 018 | 2-Jul-25 | FOC to ITB to EB 528 & 530 | Low Voltage | Under the "FOC to ITB to EB 528 & 530" section 2.2.1.4.4 Innerduct. Please confirm if the 3" 3 cell innerducts is required for every newly installed conduit or only the conduit that requires fiber. | 7/7/25 | Yes, only conduit that has fiber installed will also have the innerduct installed for utilization. This is any existing or newly installed conduit that is part of a FOC run. Attachment Table 1, in SOW lists approx distances. Any newly installed innerduct requires mule tape and tracer wire. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 019 | 2-Jul-25 | INSIDE PLANT WIRING UPGRADE, BUILDING 1383 &1384 Specification | Low Voltage | Please confirm Color of Cat-6 Cables to be used. | 7/7/25 | Per SOW 4.9.3, blue for NIPRNet. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 020 | 2-Jul-25 | Site Plans | Low Voltage | During a site review, we noted that several hallway ceilings are constructed with hard lids, leaving insufficient space for cable tray installation above the ceiling. Please advise on the following: | |||||||||
| 1. | 1. Hard Lid Hallways: | ||||||||||||
| • | - Is it permissible to install cable tray on top of the hard lid ceiling, if adequately supported? | ||||||||||||
| • | - Alternatively, may we hook/conduit through these areas using accessible points, such as walls or adjacent soffits? | ||||||||||||
| 2. | 2. Occupied Rooms: | ||||||||||||
| • | - Is routing cable tray through offices or classrooms acceptable if above-ceiling space is available? | ||||||||||||
| • | - Are there access or visibility restrictions we need to observe when routing through these occupied spaces? lids, leaving insufficient space for cable tray installation above the ceiling. Please advise on the following: Hard Lid Hallways:Is it permissible to install cable tray on top of the hard lid ceiling, if adequately supported? | 7/7/25 | Per SOW 4.7 and Attachment A. Drawings, Cable trays are needed on the main cable pathway annotated in the SOW in each drawing (Attachment A). These are proposed pathways and can be adjusted as needed due to space limitations or other issues that could be discovered during execution. |
Cable ladders are needed in the comm rooms, if not already exisitng or if existing isn't sufficient enough for new cabling.
| J-hooks are used to extend cabling from main pathway to drop outlets. If space is an issue above the ceiling in locations, J-hooks can be used in lieu of cable tray. However, the cable tray shall be used to the maximum extent possible. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||
| 021 | 2-Jul-25 | Electrical | During our site walkthrough of Buildings 1383 and 1384, we observed that the electrical panels currently installed appear to be at full capacity. We were unable to identify an available source for the cabinet circuits that are shown on the plans. Please clarify: |
1.1. What is the designated source of power for the electrical circuits feeding the cabinets in Buildings 1383 and 1384?
2.2. If the existing panels are not intended to be used due to capacity limitations, will new panels or subpanels be provided?
| 3.3. Is there an alternate power source identified elsewhere in the design documents, or should provisions be made for panel upgrades or additions? | 7/11/25 | 1.1 Bldg 1383 desired panel for cabinets would be panel C in corridor 105. Bldg 1384 desired panel would also be panel C in the northwest corridor. 2.2 There is no government furnished property for this requirement. 3.3 Please reference As builts in attachments. | 56 CES | Earnest Perkins | No | No | ||||||
| 022 | 2-Jul-25 | Electrical | Per the contract drawings, cable tray is required to be installed in various interior areas where ceiling tiles and grid systems are present. In order to access these locations for installation, removal of ceiling tiles and potentially ceiling grid components may be necessary. Please confirm: | |||||||||
| 1. | 1. Is the electrical contractor responsible for the removal and reinstallation of ceiling tiles and/or ceiling grid to facilitate cable tray installation? | |||||||||||
| 2. | 2. If so, will this work need to be coordinated with a specific trade (e.g., ceiling contractor), or will electrical be expected to perform all associated ceiling work? | |||||||||||
| 3. | 3. Will repair or replacement of any ceiling components damaged during tray installation also fall under the electrical scope? | 7/7/25 | Yes, any removal and re-installation of ceiling tiles is in the scope of this project. Ceiling tiles can be removed and replaced unless the tile is damaged and then a new one will need to be contractor-provided and installed. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||||
| 023 | 3-Jul-25 | General | Please provide site visit sign in | 7/3/25 | Site visit sign-in sheet will not be provided. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | |||
| 024 | 3-Jul-25 | General | Please provide As-built for the work areas | 7/7/25 | Please see attachments. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 025 | 3-Jul-25 | General | Are there project specific plans and specifications available | 7/7/25 | Follow guidelines in SOW and all associated UFCs, Luke Specifications, AETC First 400 Feet Guidance Luke Supplement, referenced TIA standards, BICSI standards, etc. in Appendix A. Please see As builts in Attachments | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 026 | 3-Jul-25 | General | Is the intent for this to be a Design / Build? If So | 7/7/25 | As Built Drawing are required per SOW section 2.2.8 for Fiber Optic Cable. As built drawing are required per SOW section 4.22 Bldg 1383 amd Bldg 1384. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 027 | 3-Jul-25 | General | Can the Site Super wear 3 hats to include Superintendent, QCM and SSHO? Or, do these need to be separate people? | 7/7/25 | The Superintendent can perform safety responsibilities. Quality Assurance can not be performed by the Superintendent. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 028 | 3-Jul-25 | General | Is the contractor responsible for third party testing? | 7/7/25 | Yes. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 029 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | What type of Ceiling is in Building 1383, is it hardlid, dropped ceiling, open ceiling, combination of the three, etc. | 7/11/25 | Building 1383 has a drop ceiling. | 56 CES | Earnest Perkins | No | No | |||
| 030 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | Are you able to send photos of the ceiling structure in Building 1383? | 7/11/25 | Photos will be included as an attachment in the amendment. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 031 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | What is the wall constructed of in Building 1383? Is it drywall or will we have to install conduit at each data location on a block wall? | 7/9/25 | Surface mount is allowed on non-drywall walls. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 032 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | What type of Ceiling is in Building 1384, is it hardlid, dropped ceiling, open ceiling, combination of the three, etc. | 7/11/25 | Builing 1384 has a drop ceiling. | 56 CES | Earnest Perkins | No | No | |||
| 033 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | Are you able to send photos of the ceiling structure in Building 1384? | 7/11/25 | Photos will be included as an attachment in the amendment. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 034 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | What is the wall constructed of in Building 1384? Is it drywall or will we have to install conduit at each data location on a block wall? | 7/11/25 | Surface mount is allowed on non-drywall walls. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 035 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | Will there be another site walk so we can bring our excavating crew onsite? | 7/3/25 | No additional site walk is scheduled. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | |||
| 036 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | Is there ceiling access in Building 1383? | 7/9/25 | Yes | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 037 | 3-Jul-25 | Solicitation+-+FA488725R0008 | Is there ceiling access in Building 1384? | 7/9/25 | Yes | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 038 | 30-Jun-25 | SOW 528 & 530, SOW 1383, SOW 1384 | What will the working hours for the project be? | 7/7/25 | As per SOW, standard duty hours are Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1630 local time. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 039 | SOW 528 & 530, SOW 1383, SOW 1384 | What would be the earliest start time? | 7/7/25 | As per SOW, standard duty hours are Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1630 local time. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 040 | SOW 528 & 530, SOW 1383, SOW 1384 | Will a location for material storage be provided? | 7/3/25 | A laydown yard on Luke AFB will be approved once the contract is awarded. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | ||||
| 041 | SOW 528 & 530 | The asphalt in the parking lot is in poor condition. What is the expectation for asphalt restoration? | 7/11/25 | Please see attachments. Contractor is required to follow the MAG spec MAG. STD 212 for Potholing and MAG. 200-1 contractor can use option T-Top, Type A and B repair for trenches. | 56 CES | Earnest Perkins | No | No | ||||
| 042 | SOW 528 & 530 | Is there a requirement for a specific backfill material around vaults? | 7/9/25 | As per UFC 3-580-01 3-6.9.6 Backfilling, all excavated areas around new OSP supporting structures, conduits, and/or cables must be backfilled in accordance with the latest issuance of UFC 3-220-04FA. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 043 | SOW 528 & 530 | Paragraph 2.2.1.7.1.4 of the SOW states The Contractor shall use the method of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) on all paved surfaces but paragraph 2.2.1.7.1.5 states that the contractor shall install the appropriate physical protection required (concrete encasement, steel tube (casing) for buried PVC conduits or HDPE roll pipe. Please confirm if conduit is installed with the boring method that encasement of conduit is not required? | 7/7/25 | If boring, HDPE roll pipe must be Schedule 80 and follow applicable standards for minimum depth. As per UFC 3-580-01, Section 3-6.6.6 Restrictions, the HDD trenchless utility installation method may be used only in locations approved by the site owner. Conduits installed under roads by means of HDD must be of sufficient depth to clear existing utilities and meet the H-20 load ratings. The conduits placed by HDD must not directly enter an MH, but must be attached to conduit stub-outs that extend a minimum of 10 feet (3 meters) from the MH. The maximum radius curvature of a bore is limited to the maximum conduit diameter multiplied by 100 feet per inch (30.5 meters per 25 millimeters). | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 044 | SOW 528 & 530 | What size and type of vaults are required for the OSP system? | 7/7/25 | As per AETC First 400 Feet Guidance, handholes, when specified, will be minimally 4’x4’x4’ inside dimensions and be provided with a grounding rod, cable rack supports, sump drain and pulling irons. Handhole covers will have a locking bar or other locking device to allow use of a padlock or other restriction to unauthorized entry. Covers shall be round and cast with “COMMUNICATIONS” exposed to the surface for easy identification. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 045 | SOW 528 & 530 | Is the underground 4” conduit schedule 80? | 7/7/25 | Yes, per SOW Section 2.2.1.7.1.1., Sch 80 is required. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 046 | 30-Jun-25 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | Will the end user be responsible for taking down all photos on walls and moving furniture as required? | 7/7/25 | Yes | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 047 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | The new cable trays shown on the drawings are in the main hallways/corridors of buildings 1383 and 1384 but during the site visit it was found that the majority of the corridors were fire rated (less the 12” from drop ceiling to hard fire rated lid) or have large ductwork running down the middle of them. | ||||||||||
| Would it be allowed to install the new cable tray above the fire rated corridor ceilings or above the ceilings inside the offices? | 7/7/25 | Cable trays are required on the main cable pathway annotated in the SOW section 4.7 and in each drawing (Attachment A). |
Per SOW section 4.7, cable ladders are required in the comm rooms.
| J-hooks are used to extend cabling from main pathway to drop outlets. If space is an issue above the ceiling in locations, J-hooks can be used in lieu of cable tray. However, the cable tray shall be used to the maximum extent possible. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||||||
| 048 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | Paragraph 4.9.9 of the SOW states “If surface-mounted raceway is installed on wall surfaces, the surface-mounted raceway shall be secured with appropriate anchor and screw hardware and be “off white” in color unless otherwise noted. The surface-mounted raceway installed with adhesive tape is not authorized.” | ||||||||||
| During the site visit, it was mentioned wire molding in not preferable. The other option is to cut walls, install new conduits and boxes, then patch and paint wall. There is a huge cost difference in implementing each method. Please clarify this requiment and indicate if wire molding or inside-wall conduits is required. | 7/7/25 | As per SOW section 4.9.10, "The existing cable routes within the walls shall be reused where possible, provided they are within the general location of user drops." Reuse existing as much as possible. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||||
| 049 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | Is flexable conduit allowed to be used inside wall instead of EMT to run comm cables? | 7/8/25 | No. As per UFC 3-580-01, design conduit systems in accordance with TIA-569. Install EMT conduit from the cable backbone distribution system, whether cable tray or enclosed duct, to each outlet. For standard outlets, use a minimum 1-inch (27-millimeter) EMT conduit. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 050 | SOW 1384 | B1384 SOW specified (60) days period of performance. Can you extend to accommodate Luke access approvals, submittals and approval, and construction? | 7/3/25 | Per the solicitation box 11, the POP for the whole project is 270 calendar days after recieving Notice to Proceed. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | ||||
| 051 | SOW 1383 | B1383 SOW specified (45) days period of performance. Can you extend to accommodate Luke access approvals, submittals and approval, and construction? | 7/3/25 | Per the solicitation box 11, the POP for the whole project is 270 calendar days after recieving Notice to Proceed. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | ||||
| 052 | SOW 1384 | The Large conference room in 1384 has wall paper and may be impossible to match if we cut and patch the walls in this room. Is it acceptable to install surface mounted wire molding for all new drops? | 7/7/25 | Surface mount is allowed on non-drywall walls. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 053 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | Is the standard for ISP cabling Cat 6A plenum? | 7/7/25 | Per SOW, Standard is Category-6 Plenum-rated. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 054 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | Is there a required fill ratio for the J-hooks from the cable to drop location? | 7/7/25 | Yes, as per UFC 3-580-01, Section 2-3.5.3.1 Existing Facilities, maximum fill ration shall not exceed 50% | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 055 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | Is a service loop required for the ISP cabling? If so which end? | 7/7/25 | Yes. As per AETC First 400 Feet Guidance, maintenance loops will be installed at both ends to accommodate future cabling system changes. Minimum length requirements are 10 feet at the Comm Room and 1 foot at the user outlet. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 056 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | Will there be a shutdown period to cut-over to the new ISP system? | 7/7/25 | Yes. Coordination will be done with CO/CS. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 057 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | What is the extent of the old comm system demolition? Is it required to demo the old cable trays, raceways, boxes, etc? | 7/8/25 | If there is existing infrastructure that is supporting inside cable plant and that same inside cable plant is removed (old wiring) the associated infrastructure should be removed as part of the demo, so long as those items are not being reused to support the new cable infrastructure (i.e. boxes, non-reutilized cable supports, etc…). | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 058 | SOW 528 & 530, SOW 1383, SOW 1384 | Please confirm the contractor is not required to upgrade the existing dorm rooms used as Telecom room to the First 400 Feet requirements. | 7/7/25 | No. No room modifications/upgrades of the dorm rooms are part of this project scope. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 059 | SOW 1383 & 1384 | Is innerduct isntalled in the existing underground conduits and MM/HH? | 7/8/25 | Per our records, there is available innerduct cells in existing conduits except for between MH-68 and HH-2C-1; there will need to be a new 3-cell innerduct installed in this existing pathway | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||
| 060 | SOW 528 & 530, SOW 1383, SOW 1384 | What is the Submittal turnaround time? | 7/3/25 | 14 calendar days from date the government recieves submittal. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | ||||
| 061 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | Will entering the communication vaults take confined safety? | 7/7/25 | Yes, per SOW 2.1.1.2 .Fiber Optic Cable SOW | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 062 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | does the inspector or the airforce base require MOP Method of procedure for the confined spaces? | 7/7/25 | No. The contractor would have to provide their written confined space program to the Luke AFB Safety Office as well as complete a Luke AFB confined space permit and follow all regulations in SOW section 2.1.1.2. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 063 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | Who would we submit safety paper work too? | 7/3/25 | The Luke AFB Safety office has a package that will be provided to conctractor and at the pre-construction meeting after contract award. Any safety paperwork would be a submittal to the government after contract award. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | |||
| 064 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | For any sheet rock repair or cuts does the process need to be done dutijg off hours? Building 1383 and 1384 | 7/7/25 | As per SOW, standard duty hours are Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1630 local time. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 65+A71:K71 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | What methods of dust containment need to be used? | 7/22/25 | A 56 Civil Engineering Squadron block dust permit will need to be completed. Following dust control requirements with Maricopa County which state "Any project disturbing 0.10 acre or more including trenching, staging or access roads would require a Dust Control Permit from the Maricopa County Air Quality Department." | 56 CES | Josefa Silva | No | No | |||
| 066 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | For piping or performing demo or new installation in building 123, 1383 and 1384, can this be done during normal business hours? | 7/7/25 | As per SOW, standard duty hours are Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1630 local time. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 067 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | When do they want to start the project? | 7/3/25 | Per the solicitation box 11, contract performance will start 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | |||
| 068 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | What are project time frames for each scope? | 7/3/25 | Per the solicitation box 11, the POP for the whole project is 270 calendar days after recieving Notice to Proceed. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | |||
| 069 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | Can potholes in the exisitng parking lot or bad asphat, can we patch back with Cold Patch or black concrete? | Please see attachments. Contractor is required to follow the MAG spec MAG. STD 212 for Potholing and MAG. 200-1. | 56 CES | Earnest Perkins | No | No | ||||
| 070 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | In buildings 1383 and 1384, what are the exterior wall construction details? | 7/11/25 | The exterior walls are stucco and concrete. | 56 CES | Earnest Perkins | No | No | |||
| 071 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | In buildings 1383 and 1384 How many exisiting locations for cat5 and cat3 are being reused? | 7/7/25 | Please refer to SOW and SOW Attachment A Drawings, which states the total and the breakdown. Whether replacing exisitng or a brand new location, the quanitity and approx locations are annotated. Any of the ceiling-mount outlets, hexa-drop outlets, and the single-drop outlets (AMRS) are new locations. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 072 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | What type of conduit can be used to protect the cat 6 going down the wall for new llocations in buildings 1383 and 1384? | 7/8/25 | As per UFC 3-580-01, design conduit systems in accordance with TIA-569. Install EMT conduit from the cable backbone distribution system, whether cable tray or enclosed duct, to each outlet... For standard outlets, use a minimum 1-inch (27-millimeter) EMT conduit. Surface mount is allowed on non-drywall walls. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 073 | 3-Jun-25 | Electrical low volatage | Can open backed remodel boxes be used for new cat6 locations in buildings 1383 and 1384? | 7/9/25 | As per UFC 3-580-01, 2-3.4.1.1 Wall-mounted Workstation Outlet Boxes, use double gang electrical boxes, minimum standard size 4-11/16 inches (120 millimeters) square and 2-1/8 inches (54 millimeters) deep with plaster ring for connection of single gang faceplate. Design outlet boxes for recessed mounting with the faceplate flush with the wall surface, at the same height as the electrical outlets. |
Section 2-3.4.2.1 Outlet Faceplate states use a single gang, four-position, modular faceplate for each work area outlet.
| Please see SOW and Attachment A Drawings that designating four-position and six-position faceplates. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | ||||||||
| 074 | 3-Jun-25 | Boring And civil | Who does traffic control for boring rig and shutdowns? | 7/7/25 | The contractor performs traffic control. 56 Civil Engineering Squadron handles dig permits and outage requests, with coordination of the project PM. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||
| 075 | What if a work classification is not on the wage determination. | 7/17/25 | Please review the Wage Determination (4 July 2025) for this project. The work classifications in this wage determination is required to be followed for all employees working on this project. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | No | |||||
| 076 | Attachment 3 SOW sect 1.0 says 12 strands of single mode FOC. Attachment 3 SOW figure 2 calls for 12 or 24 st SM FOC. Attachment 4 says something different. Please clarify Fiber Optic Cable requirement and is Corning Freedom LST loose tude, gel-free, interlocking, armored cable, riser 24 F, single mode (OS2) meet base requirement. | 7/22/25 | Single mode and multi mode FOC is used in different applications of the project. Attachment 4 specifies the standards for each type of fiber optic cable. Corning or equivalent would meet base requirement. | 56 CS | Michael Carmine | No | No | |||||
| 077 | Does an AF 3064 Schedule need to be submitted with my proposal. | 7/24/25 | No. Please see updates to the SOW. | 56CONS | Kelli McDonald | No | Yes |
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