Attachment_J1_-_Link_39_PWS_-_Final.docx

Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Optical Network Enhancement Link 39

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

as of 16 October 2015

1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

a. Primary COR.

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC):

HC1047

Fax Number:

2. Contract or Task Order Title: Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Optical Network Enhancement Link 39

This PWS defines requirements for the Contractor to provide dark fiber, equipment, and commercial facilities to support Department of Defense (DoD) users in the Continental United States (CONUS). This PWS further defines requirements for the Contractor to install, integrate, and test Optical Line Amplifier (OLA), Junction, and Service Delivery Node (SDN) equipment and provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support in commercial fiber facilities. In addition, this PWS defines the requirements for the Contractor to provide end-to-end transmission and professional support services to include, but not limited to, Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) diversity and resiliency capabilities, system integration, and system upgrades.

3. Background

The Defense Systems Information Agency (DISA) provides world-wide telecommunications services to the Department of Defense, Other Government Agencies, and mission partners throughout the world to meet various missions and requirements.

4. Objectives

This PWS includes a new operations and maintenance (O&M) leased fiber optic link along with the installation of various telecommunications equipment at new facilities. The work shall effectively include the purchase and installation of new equipment at the targeted facilities where the fiber strands intersect. The Optical Transport Network (OTN) will be 100 Gigabyte/second (“100G”) 6500 Packet-Optical Transport Network (P-OTN) and tie into the current DISN. This work will provide network connectivity to additional DoD sites to meet one of DISA’s missions of providing telecommunications services to the DoD, Other Government Agencies, and mission partners throughout the world to meet various missions and requirements.

5. Scope

The scope of this PWS includes all services and supplies necessary to perform the objective, to include programmatic, engineering, and other technical services and the procurement of all necessary equipment and components. The work and services to be performed shall be subject to the requirements and standards contained in the following:

· This PWS and any other materials included in the Request for Proposal file

· Contractor’s technical and cost proposal

· In the event of a conflict between the PWS and the Contractor’s proposal(s), the PWS will control

The following attachments are referenced within the PWS:

Attachment J2: High Level Site Diagrams Attachment J3: Fiber Requirements Specification (FRS) Attachment J4: DISN Implementation Standards dated 30 Jan 2013

6. Performance Requirements

The Government, in conjunction with technology refreshing its current transport network to 100 Gbps (P-OTN), will be adding new sites with the same capabilities and monitoring systems. The fiber network must provide for a robust, flexible, long-term solution for dedicated infrastructure, diverse route connectivity, transmission and integration services, equipment and capabilities necessary to provide the data transport needs of the DoD.

The task areas under this contract are provided below.

· Task Area - 1: Program management

The Contractor shall provide the program planning, design, coordination, control, reporting, meetings, and reviews.

· Task Area - 2: Implementation of a new 100G P-OTN segment

The Contractor shall Engineer, Furnish, Install, Secure, and Test (EFIST) and make operational a new 100G 6500 P-OTN consisting of fiber, amplifier and SDN locations. The Contractor shall only EFIST and make operational a new 100G 6500 P-OTN in its respective locations and SDN connecting in each links. Attachment J2 presents sample high level rack layouts for each site. The purpose of this effort is for network enhancement to meet various missions and requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for implementing, integrating, and making fully operational a P-OTN as designed in this PWS. The Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) provided as Attachment L1 is a sample based on expected engineering and includes the Service Delivery Node (SDN) locations. Optical Line Amplification (OLA) locations will be dependent upon the offeror’s proposed solution. The MBOM may change based on fiber characterization data provided by the awarded Contractor. The offeror should provide a proposed MBOM that is consistent with the Contractor’s proposed solution and utilizes the Ciena "One Planner" tool and industry practices. The Attachment L1 carding configurations at the SDN locations are part of the user interface that DISA requires to meet customer requirements.

The Contractor must provide two O&M leased fiber stands that have been tested in accordance to the requirements of this PWS and FRS from:

· From Fort Benning, GA the route must connect to Gunter Annex, AL.

· From Fort Benning, GA the route must connect to Robins AFB, GA.

· From Gunter Annex, AL the route must connect to Fort Rucker, AL.

· From Fort Rucker, AL the route must terminate at Eglin AFB, FL.

(Access fiber into Eglin AFB cannot be base owned fiber )

· Optional: From Anniston Army Depot, AL the route must terminate at Gunter Annex, AL

The Contractor must provide full turnkey implementation EFIST of Ciena 6500 equipment on the fiber compatible with the current 100Gbps P-OTN.

· Task Area - 3: Operation and Maintenance and Sustainment services for fiber and associated assets

The Contractor shall provide and perform all the requirements necessary for sustainment of all O&M leased fiber assets and associated co-location facilities and equipment. This entails, but may not be limited to, backbone fiber, associated co-location facilities, and end-to-end transmission for SDNs including GFE equipment within commercial and Government facilities.

6.1 TASK 1 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

6.1.1 Initial Project Review (IPR)

Upon award the Contractor shall conduct an Initial Project Review (IPR) to present the project plan to include, but not limited to, the project schedule, programmatic requirements, technical requirements, and implementation schedule for the requirement. The review shall be conducted 30 days after award and shall also include a discussion of any known risks, unresolved issues, and problems as well as mitigation strategies. The Contractor shall support the following in preparation for the meeting:

1. Coordinate location requirements and logistics necessary to conduct the meeting

1. Identify issues, problems, and/or opportunities to improve services and systems

1. Prepare and submit meeting minutes

The exact date(s) and location(s) will be determined through coordination between the Government and the Contractor. All subsequent status updates will be reported in the Monthly Progress Report.

DELIVERABLE: Initial Project Review DELIVERABLE: IPR Meeting Minutes

6.1.2 Comprehensive Implementation Plan

The Contractor shall develop a Comprehensive Implementation Plan (CIP) to integrate and manage activities associated with implementing any equipment modifications to the existing infrastructure. The Contractor’s CIP shall define procedures, specific approaches, and schedules required to complete the implementation activities listed below

· Survey, engineer, and accomplish pre-installation activities related to preparing the fiber, e.g., fiber testing and splicing to GFE lateral fibers and site (hut/ central office) specific support services, e.g., HVAC, power, backup power, access control, etc.

· Perform site preparation

· Obtain approvals and permits

· Implement fiber network

· Operate and maintain the installed fiber and equipment

The CIP shall include all aspects, to include supplier provided end-to-end services and integration of DISN diversity and resiliency capabilities.

6.1.2.1 Security

The CIP shall include a section that details the approach for implementing physical security and information assurance requirements detailed in this PWS and the Functional Requirements Specification (FRS) (Attachment J3). As part of the Comprehensive Implementation Plan (CIP), the Contractor shall include a security implementation plan, which provides a documentation trail. As part of the site surveys, the Contractor shall document its ability to accommodate the security requirements that are contained herein.

6.1.2.2 Site Notification

The CIP shall include a section that identifies the Contractor’s approach for notifying the site personnel of pending installations and pending Contractor-conducted testing. The CIP shall also describe the approach for resolving issues at the site during the installation and testing period.

6.1.2.3 Risk Management

The CIP shall include a risk management section detailing how the Contractor manages program risk throughout the life of the program. This section shall address the Contractor’s risk management practices, mitigation strategy and mechanisms for controlling resources and schedules. Risk items include potential delays associated with Contractor/subcontractors performance and construction permits.

6.1.2.4 Project Schedule

The Contractor shall include a schedule for completing the work contained in the associated PWS task, including all required reviews and testing. This schedule shall identify milestones for all facets of engineering and implementation. The Contractor's implementation schedule shall conform to the priorities established by the Government. The CIP shall address the process to accommodate schedule changes caused by disruptions. The schedule shall be developed in coordination with the Government. The Contractor shall notify the Government 30 days in advance of any changes so the Government can coordinate the schedule impact.

DELIVERABLE: Comprehensive Implementation Plan DELIVERABLE: Project Schedule

6.1.3 FIBER TESTING

The Contractor shall provide detailed test plans and procedures for supporting fiber and equipment installation acceptance. The Contractor shall test all DISN fiber by span from one Fiber Service Delivery Point (FSDP) to adjacent FSDP.

Contractor must provide fiber test data 45 days after award to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

DELIVERABLE: Fiber Test Plans and Procedures DELIVERABLE: Fiber Test Results

6.2 Task 2 - Implementation of a new 100G P-OTN Segment

The Contractor shall EFIST and makes operational a new 100G 6500 P-OTN consisting of fiber, OLA and ROADM locations. The Contractor shall separately develop and price the Bill of Material and EFIST services for each Subtask in the exact Subtask order. The Contractor shall only EFIST and make operational a new 100G 6500 P-OTN in its respective locations and SDN connecting in each links. The contractor shall include with the proposal detailed fiber information to include fiber type, manufacturer, age, span length, aerial or buried and GIS data (i.e.; Google Earth KMZ) depicting the fiber routes. All fiber shall be fully buried. The Government will approve aerial fiber in some limited cases where fully buried fiber is not feasible due to environmental, technical, or economic circumstances. The contractor shall identify the time period for which spares can be utilized and provided at no additional cost to Government.

Equipment purchases in the MBOM will include an extended 3-year Manufacturer's warranty with Next Business Day (NBD) advanced parts replacement coverage. This coverage should include the Manufacturer's 24x7 Technical Support service and access to the Manufacturer's Global Technical Support Center for administering support incidents. The 3-year extended warranty should also include the Manufacturer's software subscription called Smart Support. Smart Support includes software upgrades at no cost during the period of performance as well as full software technical support and bug fix support. Contractor Equipment purchases in Attachment L1 become government furnished equipment (GFE).

The fiber provided must be two fiber optic cable strands between the following locations, with all fiber being diversely routed from each other:

6.2.1 Subtask 1 - From Fort Benning, GA the route must connect to Gunter Annex, AL.

6.2.2 Subtask 2 - From Fort Benning, GA the route must connect to Robins AFB, GA.

6.2.3 Subtask 3 - From Gunter Annex, AL the route must connect to Fort Rucker, AL.

6.2.4 Subtask 4 - From Fort Rucker, AL the route must terminate at Eglin AFB, FL.

(Access fiber into Eglin AFB cannot be base owned fiber)

6.2.5 Subtask 5 - Optional: From Anniston Army Depot, AL the route must connect to Gunter Annex, AL

6.2.6 Equipment Installation Design

The Contractor shall develop an Engineering Design Package (EDP) per amp and SDN site for completing installation of equipment in the Contractor and Government facilities on the new fiber backbone. The EDP will contain site-specific information for installing the equipment prior to integration into the fiber backbone. The Contractor shall perform the installation, configuration and testing of the equipment based on their EDPs. The Contractor shall include the final installation and configuration details of each amp and SDN site in the as-built drawings and documentation. All installation related materials (IRM) shall be provided by the Contractor. Jumper connections between the equipment and the fiber shall be appropriate for the 6500 P-OTN equipment.

The equipment shall be installed in strict accordance with the equipment manufactures detailed installation procedures. At Government Service Delivery Node (SDN) locations, equipment must also be installed in accordance with the DISN Implementation Standards dated 30 Jan 2013 (Attachment J4).

The Contractor shall develop an EDP for Eglin and Robins that shall upgrade the existing ROADMs to colorless, directionless, and contentionless (CDC) configuration for integration with new sites.

The Contractor shall acquire any required permits and approvals necessary for the installation. The Contractor shall deliver on CD in Adobe pdf “As Built” drawings and documentation showing the final configuration and placement of Government equipment in all facilities.

DELIVARABLE: Engineering Design Package DELIVERABLE: As-Built Drawings

6.2.7 Optical Equipment Testing

The Contractor shall include detailed test plans and procedures for supporting fiber and equipment installation acceptance. The Contractor shall perform P-OTN testing between Government SDNs. Specifically the following tests shall be conducted:

1. The Contractor shall perform Optical Power Meter (OPM), Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) traces on the DISN fiber from patch panel to patch panel. OPM readings are also required from end-to-end.

2. OLA Fiber Attenuation / Optical Return Loss (ORL) Testing

Prior to or during the OLA installation, the Contractor shall complete fiber attenuation testing for each fiber span and ORL testing for each fiber span designed to employ amplifiers. P-OTN equipment requires accurate measurements (to within 0.5 dB) of the fiber loss between amplifiers for successful amplifier operation. The Contractor shall measure the fiber loss from the final jumper at the OLA equipment to the final jumper at the downstream OLA or SDN Intermediate Line Amplifier (ILA) equipment with a pair of calibrated power meters. The final jumper demarcation includes all inside plant cabling, patch panels, jumpers, and connectors up to the OLA equipment. The fiber loss data is required to provision the receive direction of each amplifier at the OLA site (two receive sides at each OLA site). The fiber loss value shall be compared to the allowable loss range contained in the Amp Provisioning Data. The loss range in the Amp Provisioning Data is based on initial test data and may require changes after additional testing is completed, especially for sites requiring new access fiber. OLA sites designed to employ Raman amplifiers impose substantial requirements on the fiber plant. Paramount in these requirements is the need for exceptionally clean connector terminations. At Raman amplifier sites, the Contractor shall measure the ORL from the final jumper at the current OLA equipment to the final jumper at the downstream OLA equipment with calibrated test equipment to verify termination quality. ORL values of at least 30 dB are recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

3. Optical/Electrical Equipment Testing

The Contractor shall perform P-OTN testing between Government SDNs. The P-OTN consists of OLA equipment and associated channel specific equipment such as terminals, regenerators, and Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexers (ROADM) located at the SDN. The testing will evaluate the OLA equipment in conjunction with the equipment at the SDN. Limited functional testing of the OLA equipment shall be performed prior to full system integration.

4. All test data (including updates) shall be documented and provided to the Government no later than 10 days after testing or update, as applicable.

DELIVERABLE: OLA & SDN Test Data

6.2.8 System Integration

The Contractor will integrate the SDN sites with the fiber and the program network management support elements into a complete operating system. The Contractor shall provide services to assist the Government in the integration effort. These services shall require the Contractor to provide on-call troubleshooting, repair, and technical expertise support of the backbone, access fiber, and fiber facilities. The Contractor shall work together with a Government sponsored team during integration. Integration support may require Contractor persons being at several different fiber, OLA, or SDN locations at the same time. System integration support will terminate when FOC is declared and the P-OTN is successfully installed, tested, and integrated with Government approval.

The Government reserves its right to witness any testing. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of ten working days’ notice prior to conducting any acceptance testing. The Contractor shall perform necessary adjustments or corrections to any service deficiencies prior to Government acceptance. Government personnel and/or representative access to the Contractor’s facilities shall be arranged by the Contractor to support this activity.

All final acceptance test results must be submitted to the Government. Test results are required for chromatic dispersion, polarization mode dispersion, Optical Time Domain Reflector, and power.

DELIVERABLE: Network Acceptance Test Results

6.2.9 General Contract Requirements

The following section provides additional requirements and technical specifications that apply to this contract. This section also provides fiber and equipment installation and implementation procedures and requirements. This section also includes network management and information assurance requirements. The Contractor shall adhere to all prevailing telecommunications industry standards for the work required herein, and to any unique Government requirements as stipulated within any attachments to the contract. FOC shall be achieved for the work contained herein and is defined as: complete and satisfactory delivery of this required service, in accordance with all of the conditions of this PWS and associated contract. Government approval of the Contractor’s test results shall be deemed the final compliance step to attain FOC.

6.2.9.1 General Fiber Requirements

The Contractor is expected to ensure the O&M leased fiber and associated assets remain in compliance with the requirements detailed in this PWS and FRS (Attachment J3). All fiber and equipment installed and implemented under Task Area 2 shall comply with the appropriate subsections under the PWS and the FRS.

6.2.9.2 Fiber Count

Fiber Optic Cable strands (two) shall be provided between the FSDP identified in Task Area 2. If the access fiber exists, then two strands are required with no requirement for an empty duct alongside. If the access fiber does not exist, the new access fiber installations shall consist of a minimum of 12 strands in a single fully buried duct dedicated for use solely by the Government with one empty duct alongside. These ducts shall be a minimum 50 mm in diameter.

6.2.9.3 Definition of the Fiber Service Delivery Point (FSDP) The FSDP is defined as the fiber patch panel located at the Government/non-Government facilities. Figure 6.2.9.3 depicts the notional location of the FSDPs.

Figure 6.2.9.3 Depiction of FSDPs and spans (Notional)

6.2.9.4 Amplifiers and Other Optical/Electrical Transport Equipment The Contractor shall provide the OLA configurations and OLA equipment designs for each of the Contractor’s facilities. The fiber shall work with the proposed P-OTN equipment.

DELIVERABLE: OLA Configuration and Equipment Design

6.2.9.5 Signal Reach

The fiber shall support all wavelengths and required transmission rates with a minimum reach of 2000 kilometers without electronic regeneration.

6.2.9.6 Outside Plant

The Contractor shall be responsible for all permits, environmental compliance requirements, easements, and rights of way. All work shall be done in accordance with the requirements listed in the following sections unless superseded by the local Government regulations.

The Contractor shall provide adequate facilities including uninterrupted power, suitable operating environment and required physical security in accordance with FRS Section 1.3, Facilities and Section 1.5.4, Facility Security.

Fiber optic cable shall be suitable for the environment in which it is installed and shall adhere to the requirements listed in the FRS unless superseded by the local Government regulations.

6.2.9.6.1 Required Fiber

The Contractor shall provide dark fiber for the fiber “strings” (segments) identified in Task Area 2.

The fiber to be furnished between two (2) locations on a string will be a composite of backbone fiber (where available) and two (2) pieces (known as access fiber). An access path’s length must not extend farther than the first central office or hut from the base. If new fiber is required for a repair, site relocation, or technology refresh, the base may have existing fiber ducts that can be used for pulling new fiber to some of the locations. For all of the fiber segments that run on base, the Government will work with the Contractor on utilizing existing on-base fiber paths/trenches, if possible.

Unless otherwise directed by the Government, all SDNs shall have at least two access paths. For those locations (Base/Post/Camp/Station) that have two nodes (dual node situation) the Contractor shall ensure two separate, diverse paths access these nodes.

Figure 6.2.9.6.1 Diversity Requirements for the Notional Optical Mesh Network

6.2.9.6.2 Fiber Between Dual Nodes on a Base

If the Contractor needs to repair or replace existing dark fiber on a Government base between two SDNs, the Contractor shall consult with the appropriate base communications personnel/management (e.g., Army Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) on using existing base conduits, trenches, etc.). The Contractor shall fully coordinate and consult with the appropriate base communications personnel if new fiber is proposed to be trenched on base.

6.2.9.6.3 Vaults, Manholes, Hand-holes

When trenching new fiber paths in order to repair or replace existing dark fiber, the Contractor shall construct manholes and hand-holes to provide access and cable slack points at appropriate points in the fiber path. New facilities of these types shall be constructed in a manner that meets or exceeds the Contractor’s existing construction standards used in the network. These facilities shall be resistant to tampering and vandalism.

Vaults, manholes, and/or hand-holes shall be sited at regular intervals, where necessary for fiber access, splicing, etc. These facilities shall be installed in accordance with the FRS.

6.2.9.6.4 Underground Installations

Direct-burial fiber is not acceptable; a conduit/duct shall protect the fiber. Underground fiber shall be installed in accordance with FRS Section 1.2.7.

6.2.9.6.5 Aerial Installations

Aerial fiber is not acceptable unless Government approval is granted in very limited cases where fully buried cable is not feasible due to environmental, technical, or economic circumstances. In cases where aerial installation is approved by the Government, aerial fiber shall be installed in accordance with FRS Section 1.2.8.

6.2.9.6.6 Fiber Path

Fiber optic cable shall be suitable for the environment in which it is installed, (e.g., aerial installations may be equipped with a jacket designed for UV exposure, underground cable may be gel-filled and suitable for duct installation, etc.) and shall adhere to the requirements listed in the FRS unless superseded by the local Government regulations. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR in writing when local regulations supersede the Government requirements as stated in the PWS and/or FRS. All services must adhere to the requirements of the PWS and attachments thereto.

The fiber path between any two points shall be the most direct path feasible with regard to geographic obstructions and rights of way. The fiber path shall be installed such that any active network elements along that path (i.e., amplifiers and regenerators) can be passively protected from electromagnetic interference (e.g., noise immunity).

6.2.9.6.7 Detailed Fiber Maps, Data and Drawings

The Contractor shall develop a fiber map (as well as supply Straight Line Diagrams). The map shall identify how the Contractor satisfies all applicable Government connectivity. The fiber map shall contain detailed maps (street level) and drawings that contain or reference data on the type of fiber, depth of installation, date of manufacture, date of installation, Bi-directional Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR) trace, Spectrum Analysis, Chromatic Dispersion value at 1550nm, Optical Signal to Noise Ratio (OSNR), length of fiber, number of splices, PMD, easements, rights of way, huts, manholes, hand-holes and Central Office locations. The Contractor shall provide amplifier location latitude/longitude using the Visio diagrams and/or spreadsheets. The Contractor shall update the fiber map for any changes as the result of repairing or replacing existing fiber and shall designate if the fiber is existing or new, and if new, if it will be pulled in existing ducts or if it will require trenching. All fiber shall be identified as buried or aerial. Detail of geographic location, distances involved and description of aerial application (construction type and height of aerial poles; metal, wood, high tension, etc.) shall be provided for all aerial fiber segments proposed for the dedicated use of the Government.

DELIVERABLE: Detailed Fiber Map

6.2.9.6.8 Splicing and Handling Requirements

All splicing shall use fusion-splicing technique. Connectors shall only be present at FSDPs. All connectors shall support the technical requirements as specified in the FRS (1.2.3 Fiber Performance). The Contractor is required to provide ancillary material and consumables for splicing, testing, and related aspects of the fiber implementation. Splicing shall be in accordance with the requirements of the cable manufacturer as well as required splicing and termination/connector loss specified in the FRS (1.2.6 Splicing and Handling Requirements).

6.2.9.6.9 Facilities

The following requirements pertain to enclosures such as Huts / Diversity Intermediate Line Amplifiers (ILAs) parks, amplifier spaces, secure facilities, and any other items that may fall under this category. The spaces or enclosures may be existing or new, and may be used jointly by the Government and the Contractor. Sufficient real estate/floor space shall be provided such that both front and rear access to the installed GFE equipment is possible.

If installed in an outdoor enclosure, the enclosure shall be hardened to protect against access and vandalism. If installed in an area adjacent to right-of-way for vehicular traffic (such as roadways, freeways, waterways, or rail lines), the enclosure shall meet the safety standards of the authority having jurisdiction over the right-of-way.

Where required by the needs of the equipment, the enclosure shall be furnished with environmental support (heating, cooling, humidity control, dust filtering) on a 24x7x365 basis. Day-to-day power shall be provided and backed up via Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). Emergency power shall also be available (in the event of commercial power failure), using battery, UPS, emergency generator systems, or a combination thereof for a minimum of 10 hours while the commercial power is out. The enclosure shall meet the requirements as outlined in FRS Section 1.3.

No equipment room, facility, or secure portion of a facility shall display or refer to DoD or Federal ownership of equipment or fiber. The Contractor shall allow the Government to install/implement an out-of-band communications access circuit to Government equipment for management and control purposes. The Contractor shall provide rack space for up to 2 racks in the huts where amplifiers are required by the Government. At regenerator sites, up to 4 rack spaces shall be provided.

6.2.10 Installation And Implementation Requirements

The following subsections detail implementation and installation requirements for dark fiber and optical equipment when necessary to repair and replace existing fiber.

6.2.10.1 Environmental Assessment (EA) Survey

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applies to the United States (includes CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories), and directs that all federal agencies give appropriate consideration to the environmental effects of their decision making on major federal actions affecting the quality of the environment. DoD Directive 6050.7, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major DoD Actions (Enclosure 2), directs DoD to a documented decision making process, where proposed actions may result in significant harm to the environment of a foreign nation or protected “global resource.”

Because the Government must consider the environmental issues in its decision making process, the Contractor shall produce an Environmental Assessment (EA) for each site where new trenching is required to repair or replace existing fiber. Each EA shall fully address the environmental concerns of 40 C.F.R. Parts 1500 through 1508. The EA shall be prepared to facilitate expedited consideration. As a minimum, an EA shall address: 1) the affected environment (40 C.F.R. Section 1502.15), 2) the environmental impact(s) of the proposal (40 C.F.R. Section 1502.16), and 3) a listing of agencies and persons consulted (40 C.F.R. Section 1502.17). See 40 C.F.R., Section 1508.9.

When new trenching is required to repair or replace fiber on base, posts, or stations, the Contractor shall contact the office (base, post, or station) responsible for environmental affairs to determine if an EA has been done for the routes planned and, if so, shall utilize the existing EA(s).

DELIVERABLE: Environmental Assessment

6.2.10.2 Dark Fiber Installation

6.2.10.2.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of the installation of dark fiber for the DoDIN, including preparation of commercial locations for supporting amplification, and regeneration, according to the requirements given in the FRS (Attachment J3) under this contract. The Contractor shall plan and manage the activities necessary to accomplish all activities undertaken with respect to fiber installation.

6.2.10.2.2 Fiber installation consists of, but is not limited to, implementation and testing of the fiber links and business management processes. The Contractor shall provide the personnel and plans to accomplish a seamless and expeditious installation at both the Contractor and Government facilities.

6.2.10.2.3 The Contractor shall include a fiber installation plan as part of the Comprehensive Implementation Plan (CIP). The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting site surveys of all Contractor facilities and the Government sites to validate the ability to accommodate the requirements that are contained herein.

6.2.10.3 Installation Requirements

Contractor installations shall be in accordance with standard industry practices, standards, and guidelines. The Contractor shall maintain on-site at all times one copy of the as-built drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for connecting the fiber between the DoDIN SDNs covered by the contract according to the schedule approved by the Government and to the requirements in the FRS. The Contractor shall perform site preparation and inside cabling to complete service delivery. This includes inter-building and intra-building on posts, camps, and stations.

6.2.10.3.1 FSDP Connection Requirements

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing connection from its fiber network to each DoDIN Fiber Service Delivery Point (FSDP). It is permissible to share the patch panels with other users. The Contractor shall obtain rights of way, permit easements, environmental compliance requirements, and approvals for installation of all required DoDIN routes. Installed fiber cables used to transport DoDIN requirements shall fully comply with all requirements of the FRS.

6.2.10.3.2 Sites Survey Documentation for DoDIN Fiber Installations at Government Facilities The Contractor shall prepare site survey documentation, which identifies any site preparation requirements such as intra and inter facility fiber route drawings and locations that require ducting/trenching, installation and modification of equipment, and facility configurations. Plans, including drawings, shall be complete and conform to industry standards before work permits, digging permits, etc., are issued and installation can start.

The Contractor shall be responsible for site preparation work necessary to accomplish fiber delivery. Site preparation includes providing any required interconnect facilities, cabling, and ducts necessary to bring the backbone fiber to the FSDP. The Contractor shall coordinate and receive Government approval to conduct any and all site preparation work at Government facilities.

All work done by the Contractor under this contract shall conform to ANSI/TIA-606-B-2012 and ANSI/TIA-607-B-2012; all-appropriate national and local codes, all other directives referenced within this contract, and shall conform to highest commercial industry standard installation and repair practices. All work and code compliance shall be subject to Government review and approval.

DELIVERABLE: Site Survey Documentation

6.2.10.4 Pulling Cable

The Contractor shall not exceed the pulling tensions prescribed by the cable manufacturer specifications at any time when handling and installing cables. The Contractor shall certify in the Test and Acceptance Report that cables installed have not been stressed beyond their specified limits.

6.2.10.5 Approvals and Permits

The Contractor shall obtain all local (including base, post, camp, and station approvals) and regional permits and permissions to install fiber and modify facilities necessary to provide DoDIN fiber. At all sites, the building owner's representative shall approve any required changes to the facility. If necessary, the Contractor may request permission to use Government facilities, utilities, service or real estate to support Contractor fiber installation.

6.2.10.6 On Premise Cabling

For all installations (unless otherwise required) the Contractor shall provide inside cabling and install appropriate cable cross-connects between the Government and Contractor’s patch panels at the FSDP. The Contractor shall coordinate with the building manager and make all arrangements for service installations as the Government’s representative.

New on-premise cabling to support fiber installation shall conform to the following standards and requirements. In the event the local code exceeds those stated below, the local code shall be followed. Any new on-premise cabling will comply with the following:

· ANSI/TIA -570-C, August 16, 2012

· ANSI/TIA-568-C Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standards, February 2009

· ANSI/TIA -569-C Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces, May 3, 2012

· ANSI/TIA-606-B Administration Standard for the Telecommunication Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings, June 2012

· National Electrical Code NPA-70, October 1999 meeting

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR in writing when local code exceeds the standards and requirements identified above.

6.3 Task 3 - Operations and Maintenance and Sustainment services for fiber and associated assets

6.3.1 Maintenance Plan

The Contractor will be responsible for O&M on the leased fiber. Contractor shall provide, operate, and maintain the dark fiber and facilities, and repair the fiber during the life of the contract by providing support for 24 hours, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. The overall system availability shall be 99.9% calculated monthly. The Contractor will continue to provide O&M support for amplifiers, regenerators, and terminal equipment.

When a fiber optic cable failure (e.g., cable cut) occurs, the following response and repair times in Table 6.3.1 shall be met.

Table 6.3.1 Response and Repair Time for Fiber Failure

1Response time starts upon notification. Response is considered complete when personnel arrives onsite to begin repair.

2Repair time starts once personnel arrive on-site, and repair is considered complete when the Global NetOps Support Center (GNSC) confirms it is operational.

The Contractor shall provide a Maintenance Plan that details its fiber operations and maintenance approach, process, and procedures to meet the requirements of this PWS. The Contractor shall submit any proposed changes to the Government for review and concurrence prior to updating the Maintenance Plan. As part of the Maintenance Plan, the Contractor shall provide a process, subject to Government approval, to notify the Government via a web based tool, telephone, FAX, etc. within 10 minutes of the time the fiber failure is discovered.

DELIVERABLE: Maintenance Plan

6.3.2 OLA Maintenance

The Contractor shall provide maintenance of the OLA equipment in Contractor facilities for the life of the contract. The Contractor’s Maintenance Plan shall outline its plan to provide two (2) types of maintenance support; Corrective and Preventative. In addition, the plan shall include a section on spare equipment management, where the Contractor shall describe how much spare equipment will be required and managed for maintenance purposes based on, but not limited to, the equipment manufacturer’s failure rate Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), the response and repair times, and the Contractor’s field experience. The Government will provide the spares as GFE. Corrective and Preventative maintenance requirements are described as follows:

Corrective maintenance – The OLA equipment located at the Contractor facilities will be managed and controlled by the Government. The Contractor shall have no active or passive monitoring capability of the equipment. Therefore, the Government, through the Global NetOps Support Center (GNSC), will notify the Contractor of corrective maintenance action needed. The Contractor shall maintain and repair equipment during the life of the contract by providing support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. The Contractor shall respond to equipment failures after notification by the GNSC in accordance with the schedule in Table 6.3.2. Upon completion, the Contractor shall provide a brief report to the GNSC describing the fault and the remedy taken for each event, both telephonically and electronically.

Preventive maintenance – The Contractor shall outline in the Maintenance Plan how it will provide preventative maintenance of OLA equipment in accordance with the equipment vendor’s specifications (i.e., MTBF). The Contractor shall notify the GNSC at least twenty-one (21) working days in advance of preventative maintenance and any potential down time of equipment.

Table 6.3.2 Response and Repair Time for OLA Equipment Failure

1 Indicates maximum Response time after notification by GNSC.

2Indicates maximum Restore time. Restore time starts once personnel arrive on-site. Restore time of 8 hours does not include time awaiting parts/spares to be delivered. The repair is considered complete when the Global NetOps Support Center (GNSC) confirms it is operational

6.4 Additional Task Requirements

The following requirements for Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) and Disposal Procedures are applicable to both Task Areas 2 and 3.

6.4.1 Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) Procedures

When a scheduled service interruption cannot be avoided, the Contractor shall obtain the approval of the DISA Theater ASI Manager before initiating any scheduled outage. To obtain such approval, a written "DISA ASI Request Form" must be submitted via email to the appropriate DISA ASI Manager with a copy sent to that Watch Officer (WO).

The Contractor is expected to always minimize the duration of requested down time to ensure that contracted services are available to the U.S. Government to the maximum extent possible. This is possible only through appropriate planning, preparation, and/or use of alternate or spare facilities whenever possible. When a service interruption is required, the Contractor shall comply with the following criteria to identify the type of circuit release request categorization that applies to the service maintenance or interruption request.

ROUTINE: Routine service interruptions are for those conditions that do not meet the criteria of Demand, Urgent or Hazardous Condition (HAZCON) maintenance activities. The Contractor's service release request shall be submitted and identified as a "Routine" request at least 27 calendar days prior to the execution. All power ASI requests must be made 45 days prior to the execution date. All requests will include a primary and an alternate date requested; failure to do so may result in denial of the service interruption. Request for routine facility maintenance shall be made at least 30 days prior to the execution date.

URGENT: Urgent service interruptions are for those conditions that do not meet the criteria of a Routine, Demand or HAZCON maintenance activities.

Urgent service interruptions are generally limited to imminent or significant operational directed actions. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate ASI Manager as soon as it is known that there is a need for an urgent service interruption to allow for as much lead time as possible for coordination. The Contractor's service release request shall be submitted and identified as an "Urgent" Request inside of a 28-day period interruption timeframe. A justification statement to waive the 28-day notification must accompany the request if notice is submitted within 28 days of the execution date. All requests will include a primary and an alternate date requested; failure to do so may result in denial of the service interruption. The Service and Agency NOC in coordination with the appropriate ASI Manager will review the request and justification for approval. If disapproved, requests will be returned to the requestor and must be resubmitted following normal ASI procedures.

DEMAND: Demand service interruptions are for those conditions that do not meet the criteria of a Routine, Urgent or HAZCON maintenance activities. Demand service interruptions are for those conditions that must be addressed as soon as possible to correct significant deficiencies on DoDIN facilities, networks, or system resources or correct a problem that could severely impact a customer or mission if not corrected. The Contractor shall make every reasonable attempt to notify the appropriate DISA ASI Manager immediately to maximize coordination arrangements for the service interruption. Demand maintenance must be completed as soon as possible but no longer than 72 hours from the date of the request. The ASI Branch will send a message, when requested and if time allows, to all concerned that this action will take place. After normal duty hours the SCO or WO will process the demand maintenance actions. Demand service interruptions are considered unscheduled incident reportable events.

HAZCON: A HAZCON is a maintenance action that is expected to cause no service interruption or outage to customers or one where secondary or backup resources have been allocated. The Contractor shall submit and identify the service release request as a "HAZCON" and define it as either a ROUTINE/URGENT/DEMAND ASI based on the guidelines previously mentioned.

NON-SERVICE AFFECTING: The Contractor shall submit and identify the service release request as a "Non-Service Affecting Request" at least 5 calendar days prior to the maintenance event for cases where the service maintenance action will only result in a loss of service(s) for 50 milliseconds or less for the Contractor to perform maintenance on a tertiary power source.

All ASI Requests shall include, at minimum, the below information.

0. Contractor making request, name and phone number of representative responsible for managing circuit release;

0. Circuit servicing Contractor NOC with phone number that can be contacted 24 hours a day and 7 days a week;

0. Organization performing maintenance;

0. DITCO CSA and CCSD number of circuit for which the request is being submitted;

0. Location of maintenance action by city(s) and state(s), only, or the approximate proximity and compass direction thereof;

0. Primary Date and inclusive start and stop times in GMT/ZULU for the request, along with an alternate and/or multi-phased event request by date(s) and start and stop time(s);

0. Purpose for the request;

0. Impact of maintenance action (Outage, Switch Hits, etc.);

0. Statement of whether the Contractor requires access to a Government site;

0. Statement of whether the Contractor requires access to a Government facility to perform maintenance;

0. Statement indicating all equipment, parts, and/or supplies required to complete action are on-hand, or their expected delivery date;

0. Statement indicating that all avenues of bypass capability (e.g., alternate facilities, spare facilities, etc.) have been considered;

0. Estimated maximum recovery time to restore circuit;

0. Contractor ticket number to track maintenance action.

If an ASI Request requires the Contractor to have escort access into a Government facility, the Contractor shall submit two ASI Requests using two separate e-mail messages. The first ASI Request shall identify the building number and the maintenance downtimes. The second ASI Request shall have all remaining fields completed. This purpose for the separation is to prevent unnecessary aggregation of sensitive information (ex., Government SDP detail) and dissemination in unclassified domains and media per the DISN Classification Guide.

The respective DISA ASI Manager is the sole authority for approving Authorized Service Interruptions. Failure of the Contractor to obtain an approved ASI prior to initiating a scheduled outage will constitute an unauthorized outage. Service interruptions without prior notification and approval (unless justified as emergency action) will also constitute an unauthorized outage. Unscheduled outages are not in compliance with the contract. The Government reserves its right to seek credits and other consideration as set forth in the contract. Failure of the Contractor to obtain an approved ASI prior to initiating a scheduled outage will constitute an unauthorized outage. The Government reserves its right to seek credits in accordance with Table 6.4.1, and other consideration as set forth in the contract, for any nonconformance to performance standards

Table 6.4.1 ASI Nonconformance Credits

6.4.1.1 ASI Approval/Disapproval

The DISA ASI Managers will notify the Contractor of approval or disapproval and will attempt to establish a mutually agreeable primary and alternate maintenance date. The DISA ASI Managers will typically notify the Contractor within 7 calendar days regarding routine requests and between 1 to 3 calendar days for most other release request types.

6.4.1.2 Prior To and After ASI Completion

For each approved ASI, the Contractor shall contact the appropriate DISA NOC 30 minutes prior to the scheduled outage (to obtain final clearance to proceed), upon implementation of the ASI, and immediately upon completion. The Contractor will also notify the appropriate DISA NOC of any significant unanticipated impacts/outages in order to update the associated trouble ticket. If the maintenance was not successfully completed, cancelled, rescheduled, or failed, the Contractor shall provide the reason to the DISA NOC, which will update the trouble ticket. The Contractor shall follow the ASI Request procedures to reschedule maintenance that was not successfully completed.

All information required in the ASI Request will be complete and accurate upon submittal, to include the “Required ASI Documentation Checklist” when applicable.