Attachment 7 - Consolidated RFI Log_Gov Responses - 18 Aug 2026.xlsx
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This is a Consolidated Request for Information (RFI) Log documenting 108 questions submitted by contractors and government responses for solicitation FA488726R0011, Luke AFB AUX Airfield Modernization, dated August 18, 2026.
The project involves engineering, furnishing, installing, and testing fiber optic transport systems (FOTS) and communications infrastructure at Luke Air Force Base Auxiliary Field and Building 979 (RAPCON facility). Key deliverables include direct-buried single-mode fiber optic cable between Localizer (Facility 5102) and Glideslope (Facility 5108) shelters, fiber termination at both shelters and Building 979, TC Communications equipment (TC8000 series Fiber Optic Transport and TC3800 series JumboSwitch), UPS units (corrected specification: 120VAC 60Hz, not 50Hz), PDUs, FODPs (24-port at Building 979 only; contractor-furnished at LOC and GS), telephone interface equipment (FXS/FXO circuits and 2-wire E&M), and as-built drawings in PDF format with GPS shapefiles. Trench depth is specified as 36 inches below grade with direct burial required (no conduit option); separation requirements are minimum 12 inches horizontal and vertical per TIA-758. Government will provide fiber connectivity between Building 979 and Auxiliary Field demarc, plus a GFE rack at Localizer only. Contractor responsibilities include all cross-connections, end-to-end circuit testing, site security (site is unmanned 24/7), asbestos compliance per OSHA guidance when drilling Building 979 floor, structural validation, and work clearance via AF Form 103. Government personnel will be available during cutover and acceptance testing; no rollback plan, security clearance, or design review required. Contract supports an SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with award intended by September 30, 2026.
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| REQUEST FOR INFORMATION LOG | ||
| CONTRACT #: TBD | SOLICITATION #:FA488726R0011 | Attachment 7 - Luke AFB Input 18 Aug 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 | 14-Jul-26 | Contract/General | 1. | Onsite management (Super, QC, Safety, etc.): Can the superintendent cover other quality control and safety officer roles? | The Superintendent can double hat as a Site Safety and Health officer if they have the required industry standard training. There must be a separate individual to serve as Quality Control Manager. Triple-hatting is strictly prohibited due to inherent conflicts of interest between production, quality validation, and safety enforcement. | 56 CONS/PKB | Kelli McDonald | ||||||
| 002 | 14-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | Page 15, Para. 2.2.4 | As-Built Drawings | Please confirm whether the final as-built drawings shall be prepared by updating the existing system drawings in Bentley MicroStation v8.1, Visio (for rack elevations), and PDF format, or whether any new as-built drawings must be created from scratch. | Lined through, "Bentley MicroStation v8. Visio (for rack eleveations) and", text in paragraph 2.2.4Change. Provide as-builts in PDF format. All as-built drawings shall be created from scratch. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 003 | 14-Jul-26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Please provide the site visit sign-in sheet. | The site visit sign-in sheet will not be provided as it contains proprietary information. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | |||||
| 004 | 14-Jul-26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Please identify the site’s normal duty hours and clarify which specific work activities are anticipated to require night and/or weekend work, including whether off-hours work could apply to the entire project duration. | B979 normal duty hours are 0730 to 1630 hours, M-F. Contractor can decide what hours they need to work at Aux Field as it is an unmanned site. Contractor shall notify government of hours they intend to work at Aux Field and Luke AFB as access to RAPCON, LOC, and GS require coordination. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 005 | 14-Jul-26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Will access to potable water will be provided? | No | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 006 | 14-Jul-26 | N/A | N/A | Civil-Communications | Can the contractor determine the most suitable trenching or boring route? If not, please provide plans or sketches indicating the exact routing path. | Yes, contractor can determine the most suitable trenching or boring route. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 007 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.1.14 vs 2.2.2.4 | Communications | 2.2.1.14 requires contractor-furnished 12-port FODPs at LOC/GS, but 2.2.2.4 says all GFE SM fibers terminate to GFE FODPs with LC connectors. Confirm FODPs at LOC/GS are GFE under this contract. | FODP'S are not GFE at LOC and GS. Contractor shall provide for their work under this scope. Lined through appearances of GFE in third sentence of paragraph 2.2.2.4. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | SOW | |||
| 008 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.2.4 / 2.2.2.5 | Communications | UPS specified as 1 kVA 110 VAC, 50 Hz at both shelters. Confirm 60 Hz is intended (50 Hz appears to be a typo). | Changed 110 VAC, 50 Hz to 120VAC, 60 Hz in paragraphs 2.2.2.4 and 2.2.2.5. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | SOW | |||
| 009 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.1.5 vs 2.2.2.1 | Communications | OSP labeling cites TIA-606-B; FOTS labeling cites ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A and 568-C.3. Confirm 606-B governs all labeling, coordinated with 56 CS/SCXP. | Direct bury fiber optic cable labeling shall be in accordance with example shown in paragraph 2.2.1.5. TIA-606-B governs all labeling requirements. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 010 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.2 / 2.2.2.6 | Communications | Confirm demarc details at B979 for Gov't-provided Ethernet (interface type, speed, handoff location) and dial tone demarc, incl. who provides cross-connects at the Telecom Room 66 blocks. | Govt will identify demarks for the circuits at B979 (RAPCON). Contractor is responsible for providing cross-connect to demarks per para 2.2.2.6 | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 011 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.2.4 / Fig. note | Communications | Flight Check radio: Glideslope is 'provisioned' for two FXS circuits and contractor must tag ports if radio not installed. Confirm whether Flight Check radio circuits are active under this contract. | FC Radios will be utilized | 56 OSS/OSAM | Jerry Diveney | |||||
| 012 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.1.13 / 2.2.1.11 | Communications | Direct-bury cable is specified, but conduit composition requirements are also given. Confirm conduit is contractor's option for the full route. | Direct burial is required. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 013 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.1.5 / First 400 | Communications | Cable tag nomenclature requires From-To building numbers. Provide official building/facility numbers for the LOC and GS shelters. | These are current facility numbers: Localizer 5102; Glide Scope 5108 | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | |||||
| 014 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.1.9 | Communications | New MHs/HHs are described in detail. Confirm whether any new MHs/HHs are actually required, or existing route is HH-free (route sketch shows direct-bury only). | New MH/HHS are not required at both the Aux Field and Luke AFB. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | SOW | |||
| 015 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.2.3 table | Communications | Building numbers for LOC and GS are blank in the ILS requirements table. Provide facility numbers and confirm circuit counts (2 FXS + 1 E&M at LOC; 4 FXS + 1 E&M at GS; 6 FXO + 2 E&M at RAPCON). | These are current facility numbers Localizer 5102; Glide Scope 5108. See ILS Circuit Interfaces table on page 13 to confirm circuit count | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | |||||
| 016 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2.4 | Communications | As-builts require Bentley MicroStation v8.1 — confirm acceptable current version (v8.1 is legacy) and whether CAD seed files/templates will be GFE. | Bentley MicroStation not required. Provide as-builts in PDF format. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 058 | 17-Jul-26 | Please provide a Government-verified utility survey or record information for the medium-voltage line and existing copper route. Is the contractor responsible for subsurface utility engineering, potholing, electromagnetic locating, ground-penetrating radar, and surveying before trenching or boring? | Contractor shall submit AF Form 103, Work Clearance Request to have existing utilities located and marked per paragraph 2.1.4. | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | ||||||||
| 018 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 2 - Luke Master Specs | Master Spec 27 10 00 1.6.2 | Comm Cert Requirements | Confirm BICSI Technician-level certification applies to this EFI&T scope, or whether the 3-yr experience + factory certification alternative is acceptable. | BICSI is preferred. 3-yr experience + factory certification as an alternative is acceptable. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 019 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW 2.2 / WD Atch 6 | Communications | Confirm which wage determination schedule (Building AZ20260039 vs Heavy AZ20260057) applies to the OSP trench/bore portion vs. shelter equipment work. | Both wage determinations will be included in this contract and it will be on the contractor to determine the wage classifcation that best suits the workers performing work on the job site. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | |||||
| 020 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | N/A | Communications | Is the contractor responsible for providing and installing the ILS equipment in the glide slope and localizer buildings? If so do you have a manufacturer and part number of equipment that will interface with the existing equipment? | Contractor is responsible for providing and installing TCComm comm equipment per para 2.2. TC8000 series Fiber Optic Transport and TC3800 series JumboSwitch. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | New Attachment | |||
| 021 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | N/A | Civil-Communications | Please confirm the required trench depth for the installation of the new fiber optic cable. | required trench depth is 36 Inches below grade | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 022 | 16-Jul-26 | N/A | N/A | Access Requirements | Please confirm the security clearance requirements for personnel performing work under this contract. | No security clearance required at Luke Aux field or Luke AFB Bldg. 979 | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 023 | 17-Jul-26 | N/A | N/A | Contract | Please identify all Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) that will be provided for this project. | Govt will provide fiber connectivity between B979 RAPCON commercial/base demarc to Aux Field Localizer commericial demarc. Rack in Localizer is GFE. (note- GFE rack is not in GS) | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||
| 024 | 16-Jul-26 | 13 | Do you have a preferred part # you would like us to use for the FXS and FXO? | See attachment 11 - Luke AFB Required Equipment - 18 Aug 2026 for specifics part numbers. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | New Attachment | |||||
| 025 | 16-Jul-26 | 13 | So my understanding is direct buried fiber between the Glideslope and Localizer, but then from the localizer to building B979 you want ISP fiber or copper? Is this direct buried or through HH/MH's to building B979? | Yes, direct bury from LOC to GS. Single mode fiber from localizer demarc to B979 demarc is GFE. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||||
| 026 | 16-Jul-26 | 14 | Do you have a preferred part # for the 1 KVA 110VAC, 50 Hz UPS for the Glideslope and Localizer? | No preferred part, contractors discretion. UPS shall be compatible with the TC Comm equipment. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||||
| 027 | 16-Jul-26 | 14 | Do you have a preferred part # for the UPS for Buiding B979? | No preferred part, contractor discretion. UPS shall be compatible with the TC Comm equipment. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||||
| 028 | 16-Jul-26 | 14 | Do you have a preferred part # for the PDU for the rack in building B979? | No preferred part #, contractor discretion. PDU shall be compatible with the TC Comm equipment and UPS. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||||
| 029 | 16-Jul-26 | 21 | When trenching by the airfield will we have to stop and go for certain situations or will it be setup where we can just trench with no interruptions? | You will be able to continuously trench without any foreseeable interruptions | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||||
| 030 | 16-Jul-26 | 14 & 23 | Page 14 says 24 strand SM LC FODP in the rack in building b979 but on page 23 the picture shows a 48 port FODP, which one would you prefer? | 24 port. Rack image is notional. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | |||||||
| 031 | 16-Jul-26 | 23 | You guys would like a RJ 11 patch panel and a 24 port cat6 panel? | CAT 6 is not required per SOW. RJ-11 is required per para 2.2.2.6 | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||||
| 032 | 16-Jul-26 | 14 | It says you guys want grounding of the equipment, is there already a busbar existing and grounded to earth? Or does that all need to be provided out at the glideslope and localizer? | In both the GS and LOC there are grounding points that can be used | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | |||||||
| 033 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.1.14 - There doesn't appear to be any existing GFE racks available. Shall the contractor provide new equipment cabinets in Glideslope & Localizer huts for new FOTS? | Intent is to mount equipment to existing wallboard at these facilities. As surveyed, the Localizer did have a wall mounted rack. Contractors discretion in coordination with base CS and RAWS. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 034 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.1.14 - There is no SSB in either hut. Shall the contractor provide SSB for the existing ground? | Tie into existing ground bar. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 035 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.3 - What is the existing physical connection, interface and protocol for the connection to RAPCON? | Single mode fiber is physical connection from Aux Field Localizer Demarc to B979 Demarc. | ||||||||||
| Contractor responsibility to determine during survey. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | |||||||||||
| 036 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.3 - What is the preferred equipment model for the FXO/2W E&M to be utilized? | See attachment 11 - Luke AFB Required Equipment - 18 Aug 2026 for specifics part numbers. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | New Attachment | ||||||
| 037 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.3 - What is the requirement for the Flight-check radio? | Flight check radio will be utilized | 56 OSS/OSAM | Jerry Diveney | ||||||||
| 038 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW sections 2.2.2.4/2.2.2.5 - These rooms are currently environmentally unfriendly to the installation and termination of fiber. Will the Government clean the environmental space to assure optical fiber performance? | Shelters will be properly sealed and cleaned prior to installation. | 56 OSS/OSAM | Jerry Diveney | ||||||||
| 039 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.6 - We were unable to visit this part of the site during the site walk. Will the government allow a second site visit? | No additional site visit is planned/scheduled. Please use provided documents on the solicitation to build a proposal. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||||||
| 040 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.6 - The Government requests a new 'rack,' installed. Is this a standard 2-post rack or a floor cabinet? | Floor cabinet similar to the existing ones in Bldg. 979. See para 2.2.2.6. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 041 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.6 - Is the rack/Cabinet 'required' to be affixed to the floor? If so, will an Industrial Hygienist be required to be onsite during this process? | Rack shall be secured. Floor is asbestos tile. General practice is wet-drilling. Validate requirement with base safety/CE. Abatement report for 979 is available Please see Attachment 12 - Asbestos Inspection Bldg 979 - 12 Feb 2023. Contractor shall follow OSHA guidance when drilling to anchor cabinet per para 2.2.2.6. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | New Attachment | ||||||
| 042 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.6 - CFCI 24 strand cable is required from the rack to CFCI FODP in the phone room. What is the distance between these 2 locations, , is CMP rated cable required? | We went out and took measurements between the existing cabinet and the location of the proposed new cabinet. The distance was approximately 75 feet apart following conduit routing. Contractor is responsible for confirming distances as they are estimated. CMP rated cable is not required. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 043 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.6 - CFCI 25 pair cable is requires from the rack to a 66 block in phone room, What is the distance between these 2 points, is CMP rated cable required? | We went out and took measurements between the existing cabinet and the location of the proposed new cabinet. The distance was approximately 75 feet apart following conduit routing. Contractor is responsible for confirming distances as they are estimated. CMP rated cable is not required. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 044 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.6 - CFCI 25 pair cable is required between this rack and 66 block in Equipment room. What is the distance between these 2 points, is CMP rated cable required? | We went out and took measurements between the existing cabinet and the location of the proposed new cabinet. The distance was approximately 75 feet apart following conduit routing. Contractor is responsible for confirming distances as they are estimated. CMP rated cable is not required. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 045 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.3 - What are the specific requirements of the Test Report/Plan of the FOTS for Government acceptance? | Power meter and light source test for each fiber strand install. Test results should be provided in summary and detailed format as a submittal for government review and approval. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 046 | 17-Jul-26 | Per discussions at the site walk, it is apparent that theft is a major issue around this site. Please confirm that the contractor will need to provide fencing or full-time security in order to secure the site and protect assets? | As stated in the SOW 2.1.1.4, the site is unmanned 24/7 and it is the contractor's responsibility for the physical security of equipment and materials remaining at Aux Field for the duration of the project. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||||||
| 047 | 17-Jul-26 | Please define the required limits of contractor testing and final acceptance. Is the contractor responsible only for testing the new fiber, copper cabling, FOTS equipment, UPS units, grounding, and circuit transport, or is the contractor also responsible for demonstrating the complete operational performance of the connected ILS localizer, glideslope, RAPCON, flight-check radio, RCSU, modem, voice, radio, and other ATC equipment? (The timeline will depend on this) | Reference paragraph 1.0, 2.2 and 2.2.3, the contractor is responsible for all required items listed in SOW. This includes end-to-end testing of the circuits. FOTS shall connect Glideslope (GS) and Localizer (LOC) on Luke Aux Field to contractor furnished, contractor installed FOTS at Luke AFB. The Contractor is not responsible for testing of the Air Traffic Control equipment. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 048 | 17-Jul-26 | Will operational certification, flight inspection, commissioning, or recertification of the ILS be required following cutover? If required, identify the responsible Government agency, FAA or Air Force organization, required procedures, scheduling responsibility, anticipated duration, and costs to be carried by the contractor. | Certification is the responsibility of the Government. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 049 | 17-Jul-26 | Please provide CDRL A005 testing requirements and the Government’s required test procedures, acceptance criteria, test equipment, reporting format, and approving authority. The SOW lists a Test Plan and Test Report but does not define the individual tests required for each system or circuit. (FOC, Copper, Operations, Functionality) | Vendor is responsible for providing these documents for government review and concurrence IAW CDRL A005. See attached CDRL A005 AND A006 pdf. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 050 | 17-Jul-26 | Who has final authority to declare the system operational and accepted: 56 CS, RAPCON, ATCALS maintenance, 38 ES, the Contracting Officer, FAA flight inspection, or another organization? | 56 CS/56 CONS have final acceptance authority for portion of project that is within the scope of the SOW. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 051 | 17-Jul-26 | Is the contractor responsible for troubleshooting or repairing deficiencies in existing Government-furnished ILS, RAPCON, radio, modem, telephone, Ethernet, or ATC equipment when a new circuit fails an end-to-end operational test? If not, please establish the demarcation at which contractor responsibility ends. (FAA or other SMEs like the A3/6 might need to be engaged withing the EI workplan) | Contractor is not responsible for troubleshooting and repairing existing GFE issues outside their purview. Contractor is not responsible for incoming GFE fiber at Aux Field Loc. Contractor is not responsible for the fiber up to the demarc at B979. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 052 | 17-Jul-26 | Will Government ATCALS, RAPCON, communications maintenance, and telephone personnel be available during cutover and acceptance testing? Please identify which organization will operate and verify each item of Government equipment. (RAWS or higher level) | Yes, Govt personnel will be available during cutover and acceptance. Contractor shall notify Gov 10 days prior to cutover and acceptance. 56 OSS/OSAM and 56 CS | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 053 | 17-Jul-26 | Is a rollback plan required for each cutover, and must the existing channel banks and copper circuits remain operational until the Government accepts the replacement system? Please identify the maximum allowable outage duration and authorized outage windows. (This is critical to planning) | No rollback plan is required. There are not any existing channel banks and copper circuits at this time. No outage time is required as there is no active equipment at the Aux Field | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 074 | 17-Jul-26 | Please provide all existing facility, telecommunications, grounding, electrical, rack, cable, and system drawings before proposal or confirm that field investigation and creation of missing baseline drawings are contractor scope. | All utilities owned by the Government will be shown on the provided drawings. The contractor shall still submit a AF 103, Work Clearance Request before digging. | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | ||||||||
| 055 | 17-Jul-26 | Is the existing 25-pair copper cable currently carrying active ILS, status/control, telephone, flight-check radio, or other ATC circuits? Identify which circuits must remain continuously operational throughout construction. | No. None at this time. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 056 | 17-Jul-26 | What is the required disposition of the existing copper cable after successful cutover: remain active, remain as emergency backup, abandon in place, disconnect and tag, remove, or transfer to another user? | Copper communication cable between the LOC and GS will be abandoned in place | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 057 | 17-Jul-26 | The SOW requires new direct-buried fiber but also describes an optional underground duct system. Confirm whether bare direct burial is the Government’s basis of design, whether the contractor may elect continuous conduit, and whether conduit, handholes, or spare pathways require Government approval before installation. | Direct burial is required. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | SOW | ||||||
| 017 | 16-Jul-26 | Attachment 1 – SOW | SOW Site Layout note | Communications | Glideslope drawing 'doesn't match surveyed installation' (transformer pad in W corner). Please confirm site survey data or please advise if another site visit can be accommodated to field-verify. | Will send updated drawing for glideslope. | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | |||||
| 059 | 17-Jul-26 | Please define the minimum horizontal and vertical separation required between the new fiber, existing 25-pair copper cable, and medium-voltage electrical line, including requirements at crossings and building entrances. Is this a OSP requirement or standard BICSI requirement? | Per TIA 758, separation requirement is a minimum 12 inches horizontal and minimum 12 inches vertical | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 060 | 17-Jul-26 | If the existing copper or another unidentified utility cannot be accurately located, who accepts the differing-site-condition risk and the cost or schedule impacts associated with rerouting, potholing, repair, or redesign? | An AF form 103 - Dig permit is required to be submitted and approved prior to any excavation/digging. After award any work beyond the scope of the SOW would be assessed by the government to determine if a modification is needed. A site visit was scheduled and completed on 9 July 2026 for contractors to assess the work site. | 56 CS/SCXP & 56 CONS/PKB | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar & Kelli McDonald | ||||||||
| 061 | 17-Jul-26 | Does 56 CS require in-progress inspections before backfill, during splicing and cable certification, and before facility turnover as described by the First 400 Feet standard? Identify required hold points, inspection notification periods, and authorized inspectors. | The Govt requires in-progress inspections before backfill. In-progress splicing and cable certification is not required because SOW para 2.2.1.13 says install cable in one continuous length. No hold points required. Inspection notification period 2 to 5 days prior to backfill. Authorized inspectors for trench and backfill will be 56 CS. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 062 | 17-Jul-26 | Please provide the complete existing and proposed system architecture, including channel-bank removal limits, Government Ethernet transport path, IP addressing responsibility, ISP edge device, FOTS model/configuration, fiber strand assignments from FODP (if required), copper pair assignments (and termination types), demarcations, and every cross-connect from the ILS shelters through Building 979. | Contractor is responsible for survey. There is no existing drawings to provide as this is a new requirement. The proposed system architecture shall be developed by the awarded contractor. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 063 | 17-Jul-26 | Confirm whether TC Communications equipment is a mandatory brand/model or a basis of design. If mandatory, provide approved part numbers, module quantities, firmware requirements, Government configuration requirements, and approved-equal procedures. | TC Communication equipment is mandatory per FAA requirements. See attachement 11 - Luke AFB Required Equipment - 18 Aug 2026 | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | New Attachment | ||||||
| 064 | 17-Jul-26 | Please confirm the six FXO and two 2-wire E&M interfaces at RAPCON and the corresponding FXS/E&M interfaces at the Localizer and Glideslope. Identify whether any spare, redundant, flight-check radio, maintenance, alarm, or future circuits must be furnished beyond those shown. | Contractor shall provide interfaces for 6 FXO and to 2 wire E&M circuits at RAPCON and the corresponding FXS/E&M interfaces at the Localizer and Glideslope per SOW. ILS circuit Interfaces table on page 13 of 42; Refer to attachement 11 - Luke AFB Required Equipment - 18 Aug 2026. No spares, redundant, flight-check radio, maintenance, alarm, or future circuits must be furnished beyond those shown. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | New Attachment | ||||||
| 065 | 17-Jul-26 | The flight-check radio connection is omitted from the diagram. Confirm whether the radio exists, will be installed under another contract, or is future work; identify its location, interface, cabling, grounding, testing, and cross-connect requirements. | The flight check radio exists and the flight check equipment will be installed by the Govt. Confirmed by 56 OSS/OSAM (SSgt Scott). | 56 OSS/OSAM | Jerry Diveney | ||||||||
| 066 | 17-Jul-26 | Does contractor responsibility include removal of the existing channel banks and associated racks, cabling, power, grounding, and abandoned conductors? If so, identify equipment ownership, required disposal procedures, and the point at which removal is authorized. | Removal of equipment will be conducted by the base. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 067 | 17-Jul-26 | The RAPCON rack requires copper and fiber connections to both the Telecom Room and Equipment Room. Provide verified pathway lengths, available conduits/cable trays, penetration requirements, firestopping requirements, room access restrictions, and the precise locations of the Government FODP, telephone demarcation, and existing 66-block fields. | We went out and took measurements between the existing cabinet and the location of the proposed new cabinet. The distance was approximately 75 feet apart following conduit routing. There are no requirements for new penetrations. Contractor shall use existing pathways to complete work in Bldg. 979. See attached Attachment 14 - B979 Layout and Pictures - 18 Aug 2026. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | Y | New Attachment | ||||||
| 068 | 17-Jul-26 | Please ensure we have the correct layouts for #53 if needed. | No rollback plan is required. There are not any existing channel banks and copper circuits at this time. No outage time is required as there is no active equipment at the Aux Field | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 069 | 17-Jul-26 | Who is responsible for final telephone and ATC cross-connects? The SOW assigns all cross-connections to the contractor, while the First 400 Feet standard indicates base infrastructure splicing may be performed by the Luke BTS O&M contractor at the construction contractor’s expense. Please reconcile these requirements. | Contractor is responsible for all connections per SOW. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 070 | 17-Jul-26 | Confirm whether the stated 110 VAC, 50 Hz UPS requirement is correct. Luke AFB normally operates at 60 Hz; provide required input/output voltage, frequency, runtime, receptacle type, bypass requirements, monitoring, battery type, and approved models. (this CANNOT be overstated) | Correct Voltage/Frequency should be 110 VAC at 60 Hz. SOW has been updated | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | SOW | ||||||
| 071 | 17-Jul-26 | Please provide grounding and bonding acceptance requirements, including approved grounding points, conductor sizing, maximum resistance, testing method, test documentation, responsibility for correcting deficient existing grounding, and whether MIL-STD-188-124 or equipment-specific ATCALS criteria apply. (FAA, UFC, NEC, and NFPA are also options but we need to know which) | Contractor is expected to tie into existing facility ground. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 072 | 17-Jul-26 | Is a Government-approved design submittal required before construction? If so, identify required design stages, review durations, drawing index, specifications, calculations, professional seals, and approving organizations. | No design is required before construction. There are as-builts in PDF format required for this project. There are no design stages, review durations, drawing index, specifications, calculations, professional seals, nor approving organizations as part of this requirement. Please ensure your CWP adequately fulfills, per Attachment 10 - Section M Evaluation Criteria, section M.3.2., "The Construction Work Plan, in accordance with the Statement of Work, shall provide a description of an offeror's capabilities and overall execution strategy to ensure successful performance throughout all stages of performance to include technical approach, management and schedule, and proposed equipment list." | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||||||
| 073 | 17-Jul-26 | Which drawings or calculations must be signed and sealed? Do we need an RCDD? | None. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 074 | 17-Jul-26 | Please provide available records for the existing direct-buried 25-pair copper cable between the Localizer and Glideslope shelters, including exact route, depth, cable type, pair assignments, splice locations, condition, active circuits, ownership, locating method, termination types, and termination points. | The location and depth of the cable shall be as shown on the approved drawings. The cable is direct‑buried and will not be terminated under this contract. CE/Communication retains full ownership and authority over this cable. See Attachment 15 - Aux Field Copper Cable Route - 18 Aug 2026 for route between glidslope and localizer. Cable depth is 18 to 36 inches. Cable type is armoured 25 pair direct bury. No pairs are assigned. Cable condition is new, there are no active cirtcuits. 56 CES and 56 CS own the cable. Cable can be located a standard cable locator.Cable is not terminated at either end. Contractor is not expected to terminate the existing direct-buried 25-pair copper cable between the Localizer and Glideslope shelters. | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | ||||||||
| 075 | 17-Jul-26 | Where existing drawings or butterfly diagrams are unavailable, does “create the complete and entire missing cable diagram” apply only to infrastructure affected by this project or to the complete existing base system connected to these facilities? | It will apply only to infrastructure affected by this project | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 076 | 17-Jul-26 | Please define the required architectural and facility-restoration scope, including wallboard enlargement, rack anchorage, asbestos coordination, wall/floor penetrations, firestopping, concrete pads, trench restoration, paving, grading, drainage, shelter weatherproofing, and finish repairs. (Critical for asbestos coordination) | All landscaping, concrete pads, and trenches shall be restored to their original conditions. Restoration includes replacing all disturbed materials, re‑establishing grades, compacting backfill, and matching existing finishes, textures, and alignments. The Contractor shall ensure all restored areas blend seamlessly with adjacent undisturbed surfaces and meet the appearance and functional standards of the pre‑construction condition. | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | ||||||||
| 077 | 17-Jul-26 | At Building 979, will rack anchorage disturb asbestos-containing floor tile or mastic? Confirm whether the Government will provide abatement or whether the contractor must include an asbestos survey, abatement contractor, air monitoring, clearance testing, and disposal. | Abatement report for 979 is available (See Attachment 12 - Asbestos Inspection Bldg 979 - 12 Feb 2023). Contractor shall follow OSHA guidance when drilling to anchor cabinet per para 2.2.2.6. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 078 | 17-Jul-26 | Confirm whether the contractor is responsible for verifying structural capacity and seismic anchorage of the new RAPCON rack, UPS, PDU, FODPs, wallboards, and related equipment. Provide applicable seismic criteria and required calculations. (The flooring and existing structure needs to be able to handle the new loads) | Location where the new equipment will be installed is on a concrete slab and should have no issues with structural capacity. Contractor can validate structural capacity during site walk. There is no requirement for seismic anchorage for the rack and equipment in this area. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 079 | 17-Jul-26 | Please confirm the required as-built software and deliverable boundaries. Identify who will provide MicroStation V8.1 seed files, layer conventions, existing editable files, Visio templates, GIS schema, coordinate system, CIPS/CVC requirements, and acceptance review. (CIPS is not in contractor capability, and Visio may not be enough, therefore what is ultimately needed as a deliverable? The 85th EIS might deliver visio, but contractor might deliver AutoCAD or a superior quality software) | Contractor should provide as-built requirement in PDF format as it requires no special software. Contractor should provide GPS shape files with metadata for underground work using Arizona plain; see table "A" Contractor shall give GPS files to the Govt for review and determination if files are acceptable. Files will be considered acceptable after Govt converts files, enters into CIPS/CVC for visual verification, and validates correctness. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 080 | 17-Jul-26 | Could we get a soils report? | A soil report is not available for this site. | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | ||||||||
| 081 | 17-Jul-26 | With this project being a design-build (EFI&T), there are many complexities that are apparent in the scope of work document. Please confirm that once Q&A responses are returned that an extension to the bid date of approximately two business weeks will be available to review those answers, coordinate with subcontractors and their suppliers, and finish our proposal for submission? | An extension the the proposal due date will be considered at the time of amendment to allow enough time for proposal building and submission. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||||||
| 082 | 17-Jul-26 | Noticing the specific price hold period of 61 day, is it the government’s intent that this project be awarded prior to September 30th, 2026 (fiscal year 26 end)? | The intent is to award no later than the end of the fiscal year, 30 September 2026. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||||||
| 083 | 17-Jul-26 | The SOW introduction and CLIN schedule appear aligned on the overall project scope, but the remainder of the SOW suggests additional scope. Could the Government clarify the required project scope with a concise summary? | Scope is as stated in para 1.0 | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 084 | 17-Jul-26 | Confirming that all materials MUST be Buy-American supply? | All procured materials must be Buy-American supply. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 085 | 17-Jul-26 | The solicitation document mentions in the FAR requirements that COTS is part of this contract. The cable defined in the SOW is a custom item and is not a “commercially ready off the shelf item (COTS). Please confirm that COTS is NOT required on this project as this would be a contradiction? | Please refer to the Buy-American-Construction Materials clause for all requirements for materials to be used in this project. | 56 CONS/PKB | TSgt Laura Negley | ||||||||
| 086 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.6 – has a small note which is underlined designating increased attention and importance and appears to be the only reference to possible hazmat abatement on this project. Please confirm that an abatement report is available and provide it via amendment. | Abatement report for 979 is available (see Attachment 12 - Asbestos Inspection Bldg 979 - 12 Feb 2023). Contractor shall follow OSHA guidance when drilling to anchor cabinet. Contractor shall follow OSHA guidance when drilling to anchor cabinet per para 2.2.2.6. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 087 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.2.6 – has a small note which is underlined designating increased attention and importance and appears to be the only reference to possible hazmat abatement on this project. What is the Luke AFB standard for abatement of hazardous materials and will the government provide those standards since this a military installation affiliate with Luke AFB and would potentially supersede OSHA standards. | Abatement report for 979 is available (see Attachment 12 - Asbestos Inspection Bldg 979 - 12 Feb 2023). Contractor shall follow OSHA guidance when drilling to anchor cabinet.Contractor shall follow OSHA guidance when drilling to anchor cabinet per para 2.2.2.6. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 088 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2.4 states the government “shall supply existing system drawings.” As these drawings could greatly help reduce guess work and additional costs in the bid, would the government be willing to supply those via amendment at this time? | There are no existing drawing as this is designed to provide a new initial capabilities | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 089 | 17-Jul-26 | It appears in the scope that it is the government's intent that the existing copper wire be pulled and demolished. Please confirm? | Existing underground copper at Aux Field shall remain in place. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 090 | 17-Jul-26 | Please confirm that there is no paving, masonry or concrete/asphalt patching intended with this project scope of work? | The only repair work would if you core through the handholes to run the cable or conduit. It would need to be sealed. | 56 CES | Ricky Jackson | ||||||||
| 091 | 17-Jul-26 | Please confirm that there is no building, walls, ceilings, roofs, interior finishes work intended with this project scope of work? | No new construction should be required. | 56 OSS/OSAM | Jerry Diveney | ||||||||
| 092 | 17-Jul-26 | To eliminate the chance for old versions or inapplicable forms, would the government please provide via amendment the CDRL forms for A001 As Built? | See provided update. CDRLs was added as additional attachment. See Attachment 13 - CDRL A001_A006 - 18 Aug 2026 | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | |||||||
| 093 | 17-Jul-26 | To eliminate the chance for old versions or inapplicable forms, would the government please provide via amendment the CDRL forms for A002 Work Schedule? | See provided update. CDRLs was added as additional attachment. CDRL A002 has been cancelled and is not provided. | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | |||||||
| 094 | 17-Jul-26 | To eliminate the chance for old versions or inapplicable forms, would the government please provide via amendment the CDRL forms for A003 Status Report? | See provided update. CDRLs was added as additional attachment. See Attachment 13 - CDRL A001_A006 - 18 Aug 2026 | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | |||||||
| 095 | 17-Jul-26 | To eliminate the chance for old versions or inapplicable forms, would the government please provide via amendment the CDRL forms for A004 Meeting Minutes? | See provided update. CDRLs was added as additional attachment. See Attachment 13 - CDRL A001_A006 - 18 Aug 2026 | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | |||||||
| 096 | 17-Jul-26 | To eliminate the chance for old versions or inapplicable forms, would the government please provide via amendment the CDRL forms for A005 Test Plan. | See provided update. CDRLs was added as additional attachment. See Attachment 13 - CDRL A001_A006 - 18 Aug 2026 | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | |||||||
| 097 | 17-Jul-26 | To eliminate the chance for old versions or inapplicable forms, would the government please provide via amendment the CDRL forms for A006 Test Report? | See provided update. CDRLs was added as additional attachment. See Attachment 13 - CDRL A001_A006 - 18 Aug 2026 | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | Y | |||||||
| 098 | 17-Jul-26 | Please confirm that there is no new concrete equipment or mechanical pads intended with this project scope of work? | No new concrete work is required | 38 ES | Doug Wilson | ||||||||
| 099 | 17-Jul-26 | It was mentioned at the site walk that “base shops” would be performing some work on this project, but nothing mentioning that is in the bid documents. Please provide clarification on the demarcation point between what is in our scope and what the “base shops” will perform? | The base will ensure the FOTS is available between Loc demarc and B979 RAPCON demarc | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 100 | 17-Jul-26 | All items in Table A appear to be definitions or key terms and not actual scope. Please confirm? | Attached CIPS GPS cable template, dated 18 Mar 25, replaces data in table A. Govt agrees that original table "A" is definitions only. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 101 | 17-Jul-26 | Please confirm that during construction that our crews will be able to have a freezone established where we have complete access to all areas of the project site including the block wall areas and their inner buildings for purposes of following this scope of work per the established 180 day period of performance? | Per RAWS no escort is required for the Aux Field but a escort will be required for Bldg. 979 on Luke main. | 56 OSS/OSAM | Jerry Diveney | ||||||||
| 102 | 17-Jul-26 | As this is an open site and established as not on Luke AFB, please confirm what precise permits would be required (other than the ones stated in SOW section 2.1.4? | No other permits are required outside the SOW section 2.1.4. Contractor cannot modify shelters without approval from 56 OSS/RAWS | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 103 | 17-Jul-26 | There appear to be no direction on required manpower and project oversight for this project. Please confirm if the government has requirements that must be met for superintendent, SSHO, QCM, etc. and if any of these responsibilities can dual or triple hat? | The Superintendent can double hat as a Site Safety and Health officer if they have the required industry standard training. There must be a separate individual to serve as Quality Control Manager. Triple-hatting is strictly prohibited due to inherent conflicts of interest between production, quality validation, and safety enforcement. | 56 CONS/PKB | Kelli McDonald | ||||||||
| 104 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2 – if the contractor is to provide and install FOTS at Luke AFB, this was not part of the site visit. Would the government please make it possible for another site visit or way for us to bring the needed subs to see the building/spaces on Luke AFB proper where this scope of work will occur? | We went out and took measurements between the existing cabinet and the location of the proposed new cabinet. The distance was approximately 75 feet apart following conduit routing (contractor should verifiy after contract award). There are no requirements for new penetrations. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 105 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2 – if the contractor is to provide a complete FOTS system including TCComm equipment, our engineering team will need to understand what the TCComm equipment is, what the needs and uses of this system will be going forward, what the power needs are, etc. | 56 CS will provide required TC comm equipment document identifying requirements. | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 106 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2 – Will the government please provide a list showing all needed cabling and equipment for this project AND show which items are to be provided by the contractor and which items are to be provided by the government/user. | Para 2.2 states Contractor shall engineer, furnish, install and test all cabling and equipment | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
| 107 | 17-Jul-26 | SOW section 2.2 – Will the government please provide a list showing all needed cabling and equipment for this project AND show which items are to be installed by the contractor and which items are to be installed by the government/user. | Para 2.2 states Contractor shall engineer, furnish, install and test all cabling and equipment | 56 CS/SCXP | James Cabiness/Ed Salazar | ||||||||
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