Attachment 8 - Consolidated RFI Log - Gov Responses - 10 Jul 26.xlsx
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This is a Consolidated Request for Information (RFI) Log with Government Responses documenting 99 questions submitted by contractors and the corresponding Air Force answers provided between June 9 and June 24, 2026 for solicitation FA488726R0008.
The RFI log addresses technical, operational, and administrative requirements for the fiber optic cable (FOC) installation project from ITB 910 to ITB 1365 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Key technical clarifications include: 48-strand fiber is acceptable as an alternative to the specified 36-strand fiber with government approval; LC UPC connectors are required; Corning is the standard for fiber landing termination equipment and Great Lakes is the standard for lockable cabinets; all manholes require confined space procedures; approximately 32 manholes/handholes and one vault exist on the route; and existing conduit has been verified as suitable for the new innerduct and fiber installation. Critical operational requirements clarified include: airfield work outside flying hours (0630-2230 M-Th, 0630-1830 Friday) is encouraged; personnel require radios capable of ATC communication; temporary construction waivers and FAA 7460-1 submission 45 days prior to construction start are mandatory; blue stake notification and private locators are required for trenching; manhole access keys will be provided by the government; and the existing network cabinet in ITB1365 remains in place with government responsible for removing the storage cabinet. Administrative clarifications address wage determination application, confined space safety plan and quality control plan requirements in proposals, CMMC Level 1 certification per SOW 2.1.8, management of quality control manager and superintendent as separate roles, and confirmation that the project is based on calendar days rather than business days.
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| REQUEST FOR INFORMATION LOG | ||
| CONTRACT #: TBD | SOLICITATION #:FA488726R0008 | Attachment 8 - Luke AFB Input 10 Jul 2026 |
| 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 | 9-Jun-26 | I am assuming we will get all forms necessary when we need to work on the airfield? Is working on the airfield only during certain hours? | 6/23/26 | Temporary construction waiver will be required before work can be started on the airfield, as well as FAA 7460-1 submission NLT 45 days prior to the start of construction. Airfield flying hours are 0630-2230 M-Th & 0630-1830 on Fridays, however we highy encourage work to be completed outside of flying. | OSAA | MSgt Defayette | |||||||
| 002 | 9-Jun-26 | For radios is that something we bring or something Luke AFB supplies us and will there be a procedure we go over on what we need to call out? | 6/18/26 | Personnel operating on the airfield will require a radio capable of communicating with ATC, specifically when operating within the controlled movement area. 56 CS will loan the radios needed to fulfill the bonafide requirement. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 003 | 9-Jun-26 | Does the TGB need to be grounded to earth in building 1365? | 6/18/26 | Yes | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 004 | 9-Jun-26 | Would you like any ladder rack or sleeves in the IT room of building 1365? | 6/18/26 | Yes. Ladder rack is needed between the two cabinets. Sleeves are required if there is none available for entry into the room. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 005 | 9-Jun-26 | Panel 1 in the utility room looked full is there another panel we can go too or is the back up panel ok? Building 1365 | 6/17/26 | Panel 3 the Emergency Generator panel has a spare phase available for a 120v circuit. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | |||||||
| 006 | 9-Jun-26 | Commscope ok to use for fiber and all compoents? | 6/18/26 | Commscope is acceptable for fiber. Corning is the Luke AFB standard for fiber landing components. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 007 | 9-Jun-26 | You would like the Great Lakes lockable cabinet? | 6/18/26 | Per SOW 2.2.1., all new equipment cabinets shall be lockable and compatible with existing lockable cabinets. Coordinate with the 56CS/SCXP to ensure a common lock/key in all cabinets matching existing locks/keys. Equipment cabinets shall have sufficient ventilation, cable pathway access, and space to allow for maintenance and operation of the equipment. Lockable Great Lakes cabinet is the Luke AFB standard. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 008 | 9-Jun-26 | Will there be an acceptable lay down for my underground sub to put their heavy equipment? | 6/17/26 | Provide total space required and duration to enable the government to identify and approve a suitable area. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | |||||||
| 009 | 9-Jun-26 | I saw this job wants a POC on site throughout the whole project can you please confim. | 6/18/26 | A contractor designated POC is required throughout the project. Contractor will determine if POC fulfills multiple roles specified in the SOW. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 010 | 9-Jun-26 | I know standard time is 7:30-4:30 but would we be able to start any earlier for example 6? | 6/23/26 | Work on the airfield is encouraged after published flying hours, but can be coordinated in advance with Airfield Management. Requests to perform work outside of normal duty hours shall be IAW SOW 3.3. | OSAA | MSgt Defayette | |||||||
| 011 | 9-Jun-26 | I am assuming you would like on reel testing of the fiber as well? | 6/18/26 | Yes. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 012 | 9-Jun-26 | Are we allowed to have our own dumpster rental on site untill no longer needed for the project? | 6/17/26 | Yes. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | |||||||
| 013 | 9-Jun-26 | It is hard to tell from the SOW but will any roads need to be closed? | 6/18/26 | No road closures are required. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 014 | 9-Jun-26 | Is the contractor responsible for any cut overs from the old cabinet to the new cabinet in 1365 or just demo of the old cabinet? | 6/18/26 | Current network cabinet is to remain in place, therefore no cutovers are required. A storage cabinet is required to be removed/relocated. Government is responsible to perform removal/relocation of the storage cabinet to facilitate installation of the new network cabinet. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 015 | 9-Jun-26 | In the SOW it says approximatley 13,500 feet of fiber and only 6500 feet of maxcell. Wouldn,t you want about 13,500 feet of maxcell as well sice it will be all new all the way through? | 6/18/26 | There is existing maxcell available for a sizable portion of the path. The SOW provides details on existing and new maxcell requirements. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 016 | 9-Jun-26 | I am assuming there will need to be a blue steak number and private locator becasuse there will be some trenching done. | 6/17/26 | Yes, call AZ bluestake give them the contractor info and the location of the dig. They may ask for GPS coordinates. Once Bluestake verifies the location they will provide you a bluestake number. Add that number to the AF103 and CE will start coordinating with the shops to do their line location. Bluestake will mark their area and will notify you when they are done. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | |||||||
| 017 | 9-Jun-26 | For the 2 outlest for the cabinet do you want them to be dedicated? | 6/18/26 | Yes. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 018 | 9-Jun-26 | For the cabinet would you like any PDU's and if so do you have a part number? | 6/18/26 | Yes. One "Great Lakes GLPDU19-815HV Basic Power Distribution Unit" or equivalent is acceptable. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 019 | 9-Jun-26 | For the cabinet do you want any vertical wire managers? | 6/18/26 | Not required. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 020 | 11-Jun-26 | Lead times on a 36 strand fiber is 33-35 weeks from order date, would you be ok if we pulled a 48 strand fiber if that only has a 3-5 day lead time? | 6/18/26 | 48 strand fiber is acceptable. If installing 48 strand fiber due to quicker availability, installation of 48-port FODPs is required; however, government approval is required prior to purchase. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 021 | 12-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | How many manholes will require a confined space setup? | 6/18/26 | All manholes entered require proper confined space procedures. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 022 | 12-Jun-26 | SOW | Page 9 / 2.2.1 | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | Can a picture of the current cabinet keys and locks be provided? | 6/18/26 | Current lockable Great Lakes cabinets use a standard lock and a "1333" key. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 023 | 12-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | Is there a reason for the specific request of 36CT fiber? | 6/18/26 | The requirement is to engineer, furnish, install and test (EFI&T) 36 Strands (St) Single Mode (SM) FOC from ITB910 to ITB1365, which is the standard count for this application. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 024 | 12-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | If justifiable, would approval to use a higher fiber count be granted? Justifiable reasons to consider - lead time for manufacturing and delivery, cost, and use for future expansion. | 6/18/26 | Higher fiber count is acceptable. If installing higher fiber count due to quicker availability, installation of appropriate FODPs is required; however, government approval is required prior to purchase. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 025 | 12-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | Is there a preferred manufacturer for fiber optic cable, cabinets, panels, NEMA boxes, and cassettes? NOTE: After reaching out to one of our fiber distributors, I was quoted that it will take approx. 52 weeks to get a reel of Corning 36CT manufactured and delivered in the length needed to complete this project. | 6/18/26 | Luke AFB standard for fiber landing termination equipment is Corning and lockable Great Lakes for cabinet. No preferrence for remaining items. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 026 | 12-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | What certifications do your fiber technicians and splicers hold? | 6/18/26 | SOW defines experience requirements for key personnel. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 027 | 12-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | How many RU's are open? | 6/18/26 | Per the SOW, B910 requires a 19-inch FODP to be installed in a 23-inch existing rack, therefore appropriate hardware is required to securely mount the FODP. There is a maximum of three RU's available with the current configuration of the rack and existing equipment. Additional existing racks are available with more RU's can be used in lieu of the rack identified in the SOW to ease congestion and work required. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 028 | 12-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | Please confirm whether any Government-specific cybersecurity (CMMC Level 1) or telecommunications certification requirements apply to personnel performing fiber installation and splicing activities.Does this also apply to subcontractors? | 6/24/26 | Contractor personnel requirements are identified in SOW 2.1.8 and on page 7, 2.1.3.2 sent in Amendment 2 of the solicitation. | SCXP / | |||||
| 56 CONS/PKB | John McHan / | ||||||||||||
| TSgt Laura Negley | Yes | SOW | |||||||||||
| 029 | 13-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | Are the existing manholes locked with any specific security bolts/locks? If so, will we be provided the key/security bit? | 6/18/26 | Yes. Manholes have locking covers. Key will be provided to access required manholes. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 030 | 14-Jun-26 | SOW | Page 10 / 2.2.2.7.1 | Optical Fiber Install/Splicing | LC UPC or LC APC connectors | 6/18/26 | LC UPC. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 031 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | does the government know how many of the manholes will require to have any standing water pumped out prior to working in them and also if a quanity is not known how is the contractor to bid this unknown quanity | 6/18/26 | Unknown as conditions change. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 032 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | please confirm that we are not required to remove any items from any of the manholes | 6/18/26 | There is not a requirement to remove any items from the manholes beyond pumping water as well as any residue created by this project. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 033 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | please confirm the work hours that we are to conform to | 6/23/26 | Airfield Management urges all work to be conducted on the airfield outside of flying hours, however can accommodate work within the airfield opreating hours if need be. Requests to perform work outside of normal duty hours shall be IAW SOW 3.3. | OSAA | MSgt Defayette | ||||
| 034 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | are we to perform any type of waterproofing in the manholes | 6/18/26 | Ducts used shall be sealed. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 035 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | will we be required to adhere to any specialized security measures during the work | Working within restricted areas will require escort and must be coordinated through security forces. | OSAA | MSgt Defayette | |||||
| 036 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | will there be a requirement for a government overseerer while personnel are in the manholes | 6/18/26 | No government overseer is required; however, government may inspect work at any time. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 037 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | is there a wage determination that can be sent to the contractors | 6/24/26 | A wage determination was included in the solicitation. Attachment 7 - WD - AZ20260039_AZ20260057 dated 18 May 26 | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||
| 038 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | will the inspections be performed at each manhole once the activity in that manhole has been completed | 6/18/26 | Coordinate inspections with the PM, 56 CS/SCXP. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 039 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | does the government wish to inspect each manhole prior to the strt of work in each | 6/18/26 | Inspections shall be coordinated with the PM, 56 CS/SCXP. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 040 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | are there additional requirements that pertain to the anti-terrorisom document that we should be aware of | 6/18/26 | No additional requirements exist. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 041 | 10-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | is the fiber cable to be shielded or unshielded | 6/18/26 | Shielded is not required. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 042 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | in the areas where the new Geo Textile Interduct is to be installed, does the government know if there are existing pull tapes so the new interduct can be pulled in | 6/18/26 | Unknown as pull tapes deteriorate over time. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 043 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | LC UPC or LC APC connectors | 6/18/26 | LC UPC. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 044 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | are the existing man holes locked with any specific security locks/bolts, if so will we be provided with access hardware or keys | 6/18/26 | Yes. Manholes have locking covers. Key will be provided to access required manholes. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 045 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | please confirm whether any government specific cybersecurity (CMMC Level1) or telecommunications certification requirements apply to personnel performing the fiber installation and splicing activities. Does this also apply to subcontractors | 6/18/26 | Relevant contractor requirements are specified in SOW 2.1.8. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 046 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | how many RU'S are open | 6/18/26 | Per the SOW, B910 requires a 19-inch FODP to be installed in a 23-inch existing rack, therefore appropriate hardware is required to securely mount the FODP. There is a maximum of three RU's available with the current configuration of the rack and existing equipment. Additional existing racks are available with more RU's can be used in lieu of the rack identified in the SOW to ease congestion and work required. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 047 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | what certifications does the government fiber installers hold | 6/18/26 | SOW 2.1.8.4 defines experience requirements for key personnel. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 048 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | does the government have a prefered manufacturer for cable, cabinets, panels, NEMA boxes and cassettes. The lead time for cable that was quoted by one supplier for the cable was 52 weeks for the lengths required | 6/18/26 | Luke AFB standard for fiber landing termination equipment is Corning and lockable Great Lakes for cabinet. No preferrence for remaining items. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 049 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | if justifiable, could approval be given to use a higher fiber count be given | 6/18/26 | Higher fiber count is acceptable. If installing higher fiber count due to quicker availability, installation of appropriate FODPs is required; however, government approval is required prior to purchase. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 050 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | is there a reason for the request of 36CT fiber | 6/18/26 | The requirement is to engineer, furnish, install and test (EFI&T) 36 Strands (St) Single Mode (SM) FOC from ITB910 to ITB1365, which is the standard count for this application. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 051 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | can a photo of the current cabinet keys and locks be provided | 6/18/26 | Current lockable Great Lakes cabinets use a standard lock and a "1333" key. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 052 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | SOW Document | Construction | how many of the manholes be required a confined space setup | 6/18/26 | All manholes entered require proper confined space procedures. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 053 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 10 | L.7.2.2. | Management and Schedule calls for a comprehensive schedule that includes several items. The section then goes to list that offeror will include a confined space safety plan, a quality control plan, and key personnel listing to ensure OSHA compliance and safety adherence. The page limitation for this factor is 15 pages. Please confirm a full safety plan, QC plan, and personnel listings are NOT required at this stage of the proposal and are to be submitted after award. | 6/24/26 | A confined space safety plan, quality control plan and key personnel listing are to be included to ensure OHSA compliance and safety adherence. Page limit will be adjusted to allow for more pages for incorporating the management and schedule. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | Yes | Attachment 10 - Section L Instructions Conditions and Notices to Offerors | |||
| 054 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 10 | L.7.2.3 | Please confirm the requirement of Attachment 10, L.7.2.3. | 6/24/26 | Provide a detailed list of proposed equipment that demonstrates the ability to identify and access the mandatory, calibrated equipment required to safely execute underground fiber optic installation and testing. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | |||||
| 055 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 10 | L.8.3 | Paragraph L.8.3 states that an offeror will return completed questionnaires (Attachment 9)/CPARS reports via email or DoD Safe in Volume II – Past Performance directly to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, listed in Section L.3 as part of the proposal. Please confirm if these are to be included in Volume II Past Performance or if they need to be sent separately directly to the CO/CS. | 6/24/26 | These are to be included in Volume II Past Performance, do not send separately. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | |||||
| 056 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 7 | Attachment 7 includes two wage determinations AZ20260039 05/18/2026 Building and AZ20260057 05/18/2026 Heavy. How is the contractor to use wages? For example, each of the wage determinations has ELECTRICIAN rate that is different from the other, so which one must be used? | 6/24/26 | Please use the wage rate that best suits what the work is performing. Wage rate will be at the employers discretion but must identified on the payroll through job classification. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||||
| 057 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 7 | Attachment 7 includes two wage determinations AZ20260039 05/18/2026 Building and AZ20260057 05/18/2026 Heavy but none of them has a LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN rate. Please clarify which minimum rate must be used for Communication workers. | 6/24/26 | Please use the wage rate that best suits what the work is performing. Wage rate will be at the employers discretion but must identified on the payroll through job classification. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||||
| 058 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 1-SOW | 27 | NA | During the site visit it was noticed that MH-44-C was buried and couldn't be found. Is it the contractors responsibility to locate buried MH or vaults that can't be found or will the base locate them? | 6/18/26 | Base will locate buried MH or vaults. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 059 | 15-Jun-26 | NA | NA | NA | Please confirm the total amount of vaults, manholes & handholes. | 6/18/26 | Approximately 32 MH/HH, one vault. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 060 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 1-SOW | NA | The SOW paragraph 2.2.2.9 is titled New Maintenance Holes/Hand-holes. Please confirm the project does not required any new Maintenance holes/Hand-holes. | 6/18/26 | No new MH/HH. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||
| 061 | 15-Jun-26 | NA | NA | NA | For bidding purposes, can it be confirmed approximately how many existing vaults, manholes & handholes need to be pumped out? | 6/18/26 | Unknown as conditions change. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 062 | 15-Jun-26 | NA | NA | NA | Can the sign in sheet for the site visit be send out as an attachment? | 6/24/26 | The sign in sheet for the site visit will not be sent out as an attachment as it contains personal information that requires permissions for public release. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||
| 063 | 15-Jun-26 | NA | NA | NA | Can it be confirmed that the existing raceways between building 910 and 1365 have sufficient space for the new FOC and innerduct? | 6/18/26 | Based on the government survey to develop the engineering package existing ducts between building 910 and 1365 have sufficient space for the new FOC and innerduct. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 064 | 15-Jun-26 | NA | NA | NA | Can it be confirmed that the contractor is not responsible for making any repairs to the existing vaults, manholes & handholes beyond pumping out the water? | 6/18/26 | Contractor is not responsible for reparing damage they did not cause. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||
| 065 | 15-Jun-26 | NA | NA | NA | Please confirm working hours for this project? | 6/23/26 | Airfield Management urges all work to be conducted on the airfield outside of flying hours, however can accommodate work within the airfield opreating hours if need be. Requests to perform work outside of normal duty hours shall be IAW SOW 3.3. | OSAA | MSgt Defayette | ||||
| 066 | 15-Jun-26 | NA | NA | NA | What is the requirement for project oversight/supervision? Is the contractor responsible to provide a full time project manager, superintendent and quality control manager? Or a superintendent can cover quality and safety as well? | 6/18/26 | No, we recommend to keep QCM and Superintendent duties seperated. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | ||||
| 067 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 1-SOW | Page 13, par 2.2.3.1.1 | Is the “total of 3” referring to the cell count of a single 3 cell innerduct? Or is it required to have 3 – 3” 3 cell innerducts for an actual total of 9 cells? Please clarify. | 6/18/26 | Total 3-cell (if installed new). NOT 9-cell. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||
| 068 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 1-SOW | Page 13, par 2.2.3.1.2 | Is it required to pull one (1) – 3” 3 cell innerduct inside of EXISTING conduit? | 6/18/26 | Yes. SOW 2.2.3.1.2 provides details pertaining to this requirement. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||
| 069 | 15-Jun-26 | Attachment 1-SOW | The SOW requires installation of new 3-cell geo-textile innerduct within existing conduit systems. Please confirm that the existing conduit pathway between ITB910 and ITB1365 has been verified as continuous and suitable for installation of the specified innerduct and fiber optic cable. If existing conduits are found to be blocked, damaged, or lacking capacity, please clarify whether remediation will be handled as a change order. | 6/18/26 | Based on the government survey to develop the engineering package existing ducts between building 910 and 1365 have sufficient space for the new FOC and innerduct. If existing conduits are found to be blocked, damaged, or lacking capacity remediation will be handled as a change order due to unforeseen site conditions. | SCXP | John McHan | ||||||
| 070 | 15-Jun-26 | Please provide any available as-built drawings, utility records, duct bank records, handhole/manhole schedules, and telecommunications infrastructure documentation for the proposed fiber route. | 6/18/26 | Existing applicable drawings and records will be provided after contract award. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||||
| 071 | 15-Jun-26 | Please provide approved manufacturer requirements for the new 36-port FODPs or confirm that equivalent products meeting the project specifications are acceptable. |
Please clarify ownership and disposition requirements for the existing cabinet in ITB1365.
Should the cabinet be:
| • | Removed and turned over to the Government, | |||||||||
| • | Relocated within the facility, or | |||||||||
| • | Removed and disposed of by the contractor? | 6/18/26 | Luke AFB standard for fiber landing termination equipment is Corning and lockable Great Lakes for cabinet. No preferrence for remaining items. Existing network cabinet is to remain in place. | SCXP | John McHan | |||||
| 072 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation | General | Contract | May the QCM assume the responsibilities of the SSHO on this project? | 6/18/26 | Yes, however, QCM must fully meet all SSHO qualification criteria and if the contract permits. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | |
| 073 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation | General | Contract | May the QCM assume the responsibilities of the Superintendent on this project? | 6/18/26 | No, we recommend to keep QCM and Superintendent duties seperated. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | |
| 074 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation | General | Contract | May the SSHO assume the responsibilities of the Superintendent on this project? | 6/18/26 | Yes, however, Superintendent must fully meet all SSHO qualification criteria and if the contract permits. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | |
| 075 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.2.10 | Telecom | Where underground installation is impractical due to existing utilities or field conditions, will surface-mounted conduit be permitted? | 6/18/26 | Surface-mounted conduits are not acceptable in lieu of underground installation. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 076 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.2.10 | Telecom | Will exposed conduit need to be painted to match existing conditions and/or red banded? | 6/18/26 | If referring to surface-mounted conduits in lieu of underground installation, they are not permitted. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 077 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.2 | Telecom | Can existing conduit be reused? | 6/18/26 | The SOW provides details on existing and new ducts/conduits. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 078 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 3.3 | Contract | Will off-hour work be required? | 6/18/26 | SOW 3.3 provides the core working hours and procedures to request different hours. Airfield management would prefer avoiding work during flying hours for work on the airfield but can accommodate work during flying hours upon receipt of specific details pertaining to the work requirements, equipment, and duration. Access to B910 and B1365 will be limited to normal duty hours when personnel are available to open the building and escort as necessary. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 079 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation/ SOW | General | Contract | For the RFl what is the order of precedence, code or scope? | 6/18/26 | SOW was written IAW applicable codes. In the event of conflict, code takes precedence. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 080 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation/ SOW | General | Contract | In the event of conflict between scope of work and code what will be preferred? | 6/18/26 | SOW was written IAW applicable codes. In the event of conflict, code takes precedence. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 081 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation | Page 1, Item 11 | Contract | Please confirm if this project is based on calendar days or business days? | 6/24/26 | This project is based on calendar days. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | |
| 082 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.1.3.2 | Security | Please confirm whether CMMC Level 2 certification is required at proposal submission or prior to receiving network infrastructure drawings. | 6/18/26 | Relevant contractor requirements are specified in SOW 2.1.8. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 083 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2 | Telcom | Can the Government provide existing pathway drawings and/or as-built drawings for the existing manhole and handhole duct system associated with this project? | 6/18/26 | Existing applicable drawings and records will be provided after contract award. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 084 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2 | Telcom | Please confirm the approximate quantity of existing conduit to be reused versus the approximately 1,300 LF of new conduit to be installed. | 6/18/26 | SOW provides approximations for both existing and new conduits relevant to this project. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 085 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.3.1.3 | Telcom | Please provide details regarding the existing network cabinet being removed in ITB1365 and confirm whether disposal is required or if it will remain Government property. | 6/18/26 | Current network cabinet is to remain in place. A storage cabinet is required to be removed/relocated. Government is responsible to perform removal/relocation of the storage cabinet to facilitate installation of the new network cabinet. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 086 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.6 | Telcom | Please identify any allowable outage windows and required notification periods for cutover activities. | 6/18/26 | New FOC is additional to active fiber currently servicing the facilities, thus no outages are needed for cutover. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 087 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.2 | Telcom | Will all existing manholes, handholes, and duct banks along the proposed route be accessible at the time of construction? | 6/18/26 | Yes. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 088 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.2.10 | Civil/ Telecom | Please confirm whether horizontal directional drilling will be permitted where field conditions make open trenching impractical. | 6/18/26 | Yes. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 089 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.2.1; 2.2.2.9 | Existing Manholes; New Maintenance Holes/Handholes | Please confirm the quantity of existing manholes and handholes anticipated for use along the route and whether any require repair, cleaning, pumping, or replacement. | 6/18/26 | Approximately 32 MH/HH, one vault. Repair/cleaning limited to damage/residue caused during this project. Pumping unkown as conditions change. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 090 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.2.4; 2.2.2.1 | Closures for Cable Splicing; Fiber Optic Splices | Please confirm the anticipated quantity and locations of required fiber splices along the route. | 6/18/26 | Per SOW 2.2.3.1.5., the intent is to install the cable in one continuous length to the extent that is practical. If fiber is installed in one continuos length, fiber splices will not be required, only termination of the fiber at each of the buildings. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 091 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 1.0; 2.2; 2.2.3.1 | Scope; Specific Requirements; Infrastructure Installation | Please provide the estimated percentage of the route utilizing existing duct bank infrastructure versus newly constructed pathway. | 6/18/26 | SOW provides approximations for both existing and new duct bank infrastructure relevant to this project. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 092 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2.2; 2.2.3.1.2 | Outside Plant Requirements; Geo-textile Innerduct Installation | Has the Government verified adequate spare duct capacity exists within the existing pathway system to accommodate the new 36-strand fiber and innerduct? | 6/18/26 | Based on the government survey to develop the engineering package existing ducts between building 910 and 1365 have sufficient space for the new FOC and innerduct. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 093 | 15-Jun-26 | SOW | 2.2 | Specific Requirements | Please confirm whether adequate power currently exists at ITB1365 to support the new network cabinet installation. | 6/17/26 | There is one space available in the generator panel that will support one 20amp 120v circuit. | CEN | Earnest Perkins | |
| 094 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation/ SOW | General | Telecom | Please confirm that new duct bank installation is only required for the portions of the fiber route identified within the solicitation and that no additional duct bank installation is anticipated beyond those areas. | 6/18/26 | Confirmed. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 095 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation/ SOW | General | Telecom | Please confirm the quantity and locations of existing manholes and handholes anticipated for use as part of this project and whether any new manholes or handholes are required. | 6/18/26 | Approximately 32 MH/HH, one vault. No new MH/HH, just new conduit. | SCXP | John McHan | |
| 096 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation/ SOW | General | Airfield Operations | Please provide the requirements and procedures for obtaining airfield access and any required airfield waivers necessary to perform work associated with this project. | 6/23/26 | A temporary construction waiver will be required for this project as well as airfield drivers training for all personnel operating a vehicle on the airfield. Information required will be number & type of vehicles, heights of equipment. Close coordination with Airfield Management & CE is required. | OSAA | MSgt Defayette | |
| 097 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation/ SOW | General | Airfield Operations | Please provide the requirements and procedures for coordinating and communicating with Air Traffic Control (ATC) during construction activities associated with this project. | 6/23/26 | 56 OSS Airfield Management will provide the requirements and procedures for coordinating with Air Traffic Control (ATC) prior to granting airfield access. Contractors will need to be trained on airfield driving or escorted by a licensed driver. Escorts will not be provided by AM personnel. | OSAA | MSgt Defayette | |
| 098 | 15-Jun-26 | Solicitation/ SOW | General | Airfield Operations | Please provide all requirements, restrictions, escort requirements, training requirements, badging requirements, and operational procedures associated with performing work within the airfield environment. | 6/23/26 | Airfield Management will coordinate airfield driving requirements, however restricted area and badging requirements will need to be coordinated with PM and SFS. | OSAA | MSgt Defayette | |
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