PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

for

341 CS Cable/Infrastructure Requirements Contract

Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana

09 Jan 2026

Prepared by 341 CS

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. ACTION DATE REVISION(S)

Addition 9Jan26 Added Q&A section, changed doc date.

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

1.1.1 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES.

The contractor shall provide and maintain all equipment and vehicles necessary to fulfil the requirements of this contract. Maintenance and repair of contractor vehicles or their privately owned vehicles shall not be accomplished on site. Contractor vehicles shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle and be maintained to present a neat, professional appearance. Contractor vehicles shall be used solely for the intended purpose of performing services in this performance work statement during normal hours of operation.

All equipment used in the performance of this contract shall be in good operable condition and carry a U/L (Underwriters Laboratory) listing. The equipment found to be unsafe and unable to function as designed shall not be used in the performance of this contract. The CO or contracting officer designated representative (COR) may inspect the contractor’s equipment and vehicles at any time and direct the removal of any unsafe or unusable equipment or vehicle from the installation.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide personnel/labor according to the CLIN options requested in the final contract. The contractor shall provide management and administrative support to their employees under this contract. Work under this PWS will support the mission of 341 Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base by providing Outside and Inside Plant cable installation, surveys, and maintenance depending upon the CLINS chosen. The Contractor shall perform this service in accordance with (IAW) the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (AF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and industry standards.

1.2.1 DESIGN/ENGINEER SOLUTIONS AS NECESSARY FOR DELIVERABLES IDENTIFIED IN THIS

CONTRACT

• Ensure the solutions meet the requirements identified by the government.

• Ensure solutions comply with published standards identified in this document/contract.

1.2.2 PROVIDE/INSTALL CATEGORY 6 WIRING FROM THE NEAREST COMMUNICATION

CLOSET TO THE LOCATION IDENTIFIED BY THE CUSTOMER

• Route the installed cable using industry standard for proper cable management.

• Terminate the installed cable in the existing rack patch panel or provide and install a new patch panel to accommodate the new requirement.

• Install the appropriate wall jack(s) and hardware and terminate the installed cable.

1.2.3 PROVIDE/INSTALL MULTIMODE FIBER OPTIC CABLE FROM THE NEAREST

COMMUNICATION CLOSET TO THE LOCATION IDENTIFIED BY THE CUSTOMER

• Route the installed cable using industry standard for proper cable management.

• Terminate the installed cable in the existing rack patch panel or provide and install a new patch panel to accommodate the new requirement.

• Install the appropriate wall jack(s) and hardware and terminate the installed cable.

1.2.4 PERFORM TESTING OF ALL NEWLY INSTALLED CABLE/EQUIPMENT

• Perform end-to-end testing according to industry standards.

• Provide testing results to the 341CS/SCOW work center.

1.2.5 PROVIDE/INSTALL NEW RACKS/CABINETS AS REQUIRED

• Installation may consist of floor mount 2 post racks, floor mount enclosed cabinets, or wall mount enclosed cabinets.

• Ensure racks are secured and proper grounding/bonding provided for all associated hardware including cable management.

1.2.6 INSTALL FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION PANEL AS REQUIRED

• Terminate associated fiber within the panel.

• Ensure is secured and proper grounding/bonding provided for all associated hardware including cable management.

1.2.7 PERFORM SITE SURVEY TO VERIFY PATH AVAILABILITY/SUITABILITY FOR PROPOSED

OUTSIDE PLANT FIBER EXPANSION PROJECTS

• Identify unused fiber, if available, and mark as reserved for future projects per direction of 341CS/SCOW.

• If new fiber is to be installed, verify availability of duct space and or innerduct space.

• Verify path availability (rodding current duct/innerduct) to ensure additional cable can be installed in existing Manhole/Duct System.

• Verify availability of Fiber Optic Distribution Panel space to terminate the new fiber.

• If required, verify patch panel capacity for installation of new cable.

1.2.8 PROVIDE/INSTALL CABLE MANAGEMENT HARDWARE

• Ensure all installed cable management hardware (cable ladders, cable trays, rack hardware, mounting hardware, etc.) complies with bonding/grounding industry standards for communications equipment.

• Route all installed cables and secure to cable management hardware according to industry standards for communications cable management.

• Mark all installed cables according to industry standards or the 341CS cable marking standards.

1.2.9 PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ON COMMUNICATIONS CLOSETS AS REQUESTED BY

341CS/SCOI.

• Specific tasks will be provided by SCOI but may include cleaning, cable management, removal of unused cable, verifying proper grounding/bonding, verifying proper cable marking, etc.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 CONTINUATIONS OF MISSION ESSENTIAL SERVICES DURING CRISIS

IAW Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.237.7023, it is determined that the O&M services in this PWS are essential for Contractor performance during a crisis situation. In the event of a crisis, additional areas may be identified by the Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor may be required to support base mission changes; major or minor infrastructure modifications;

and other support requirements necessary for to meet mission requirements. Base exercises or actual ongoing base security events frequently interrupt missions. Support requirements may originate from technology changes, hardware and software systems upgrade, reconfigurations, new or additional equipment, local area network (LAN) cable installations, and implementation of voice, video, and data collaborative services IAW AFMAN 17-1702. This includes routing/diversity requirements and any other environmental changes that could impact or alter the base network.

1.3.2 EMERGENCY RIGHTS OF THE GOVERNMENT

The Government reserves the right to perform or supplement the performance of mission critical contract functions with Government personnel during periods of disaster, war, or emergency. The Contractor shall not be due payment for any functions not performed by the Contractor. The Contracting Officer (CO) may enact this right through written notification to the contractor which shall state, at the minimum, the contract functions to be performed by Government personnel, the period of performance, and the applicable contract line items, to include the extent they may be affected.

1.3.3 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

The Contractor shall record and report all available facts relating to each instance of accidental Government property damage or Contractor personnel injury to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within two hours of the incident. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Contracting Officer (CO). If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully with the COR, CO, and other Government investigation personnel until the investigation is completed.

1.3.4 PERSONNEL

The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring sufficient personnel are assigned to this contract and appropriate personnel are qualified and certified to perform the requirements listed herein, including those qualifications and certifications required by the OEM requirements to install or operate the equipment covered by this contract. The Contractor shall ensure personnel also meet the criterion stated in its proposal for this requirement (as revised during the discussion process).

1.3.5 KEY PERSONNEL LISTING

The contractor shall provide a key personnel listing and contact information to COR prior to commencing work and update information on a continual basis as changes occur to ensure it is always current and correct throughout the life of the contract. All personnel shall be proficient in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking the English language. The key personnel list shall list the employees’ names, the function they support, and what percentage of each.

2 SERVICE SUMMARY (SS):

The contract service requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. The SS will provide information on contract requirements, the expected level of contractor performance and the expected method of government validation and confirmation of services provided. These thresholds are critical to mission success. Procedures set forth in FAR 52.212-4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance, will be used to remedy all deficiencies. During the first initial 30 days of the contract, two additional errors on each task shall be allowed in an effort to identify normal phase-in problems, except for any periodic cleaning service.

2.1 SUMMARY OF REQUIRED SERVICES. The services shall support all programs with disciplines consistent with 341st Missile Wing, 341st CS roles and responsibilities, to include but not be limited to:

2.2 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Due to the sensitive nature of the data and information accessed daily in the performance of their duties, completion of an NDA will be required by on-site contractor personnel to ensure information that is considered sensitive or proprietary is not compromised. The contractor and employees shall agree to the terms of a Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

2.3 Location: All work will be performed on Malmstrom AFB.

2.4 Access to Communications Closets: Contractor personnel will require escorted access to all Restricted/Controlled areas on Malmstrom AFB. This includes all Communications Closets. Escorts will be provided by the 341CS SCOW or SCOI work center depending on the type of work being accomplished.

2.5 Base Passes/Contractor Badge - The Contractor shall furnish a Contracting Entry Authority List (CEAL) of employees needing access on base to the Contracting Officer (CO).

Employees without a badge and identification in their possession will be denied access to the base and work areas. The contractor shall acquire all necessary base passes for contractor personnel. The contractor is required to provide identification badges to their employees. All contractor personnel will wear these badges while on duty on the Government site. Badges are required to identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as contractor. Size, color, style, etc., are to be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and Government.

Performance Objective

(PO)

PWS

Para

Performance Threshold (monthly unless otherwise specified)

Method of Surveillance

Excellent Customer Service 2.2. Met contract/TO requirements with little rework.

Communication with the program office and customers was good.

Customer satisfied with overall performance. *

Periodic & Customer Complaint

Quality 2.2. Technical products/deliverables were complete, accurate, clear, and conformed with the requirements of the PWS.

Identified problems prior to adverse impact. *

Periodic & Customer Complaint

* The contractor shall perform A&AS in accordance with the requirements of this task order PWS. The services are evaluated in accordance with the Performance Plan. The services shall be performed with no more than one valid customer complaint per month that has a material effect on performance that could not be resolved in a timely manner by the contractor.

3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES.

3.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.

3.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES.

The Government will furnish electricity, water, and sewage services as necessary for the accomplishment of work in accordance with this contract.

3.4 UTILITY CONSERVATION.

The Contractor shall adhere to all base level utility conservation practices or requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that prevent waste of utilities.

3.5 SECURITY, FIRE AND MEDICAL SERVICES.

The Government will provide police and fire protection. In the event of a medical emergency, local ambulance service for transporting an injured employee to a local hospital is available.

3.6 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL.

The Contractor shall use existing bulk containers to dispose of trash or solid waste generated from accomplishment of services detailed in this PWS. The contractor shall adhere to all base level recycling programs.

4 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 HOURS OF OPERATION.

The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal Holidays.

4.2 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.

• New Year’s Day – 1 January • Labor Day – 1st Monday in September

• Martin Luther King Day – 3rd Monday in January

• Columbus Day – 2nd Monday in October

• Washington’s Birthday – 3rd Monday in February

• Veteran’s Day – 11 November

• Memorial Day – Last Monday in May • Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in Nov

• Juneteenth – 19 June • Christmas Day – 25 December

• Independence Day – 4 July

If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance.

4.3 BASE CLOSURES.

Work scheduled but not accomplished because of base closure due to weather, exercises, or actual alert, will be accomplished as soon as possible after reopening the base.

4.4 CONTRACTOR/EMPLOYEE BASE PASS AND IDENTIFICATION, SPECIAL CLEARANCES AND

VEHICLE PASSES.

The contractor shall comply with all requirements and procedures IAW AFFAR 5353.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. All documentation shall be submitted at the pre-performance conference.

4.5 TRAFFIC LAWS.

The Contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

4.6 WEAPONS, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION.

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Malmstrom

AFB.

4.7 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI).

The Contractor shall comply with DoDI 5200.48, Section 4, Dissemination, Decontrolling, and Destruction of CUI. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding CUI material.

4.8 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, Contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

4.9 PHYSICAL SECURITY.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

4.10 CONTRACT MANAGER.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain an office through which the contract manager or alternate(s) can be contacted during work hours. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours to meet on the installation within 1 hour with the government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The Contractor shall provide the CO telephone number(s) where validation results and complaints can be reported. This information will be updated by the Contractor whenever personnel changes occur. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

4.11 PERSONNEL.

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installation in conjunction with this contract. This shall be accomplished through the wear of distinctive clothing, overcoats, or hats, bearing the company name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected should be such that identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection. The government is authorized to restrict the employment under the contract of any Contractor employee or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.12 SCHEDULES.

4.13 WAGE INCREASES.

Department of Labor Wage Determinations/Collective Bargaining Agreement Wage Increases shall be identified as a separate bid schedule contract line item for the current contract period, only and be incorporated into each remaining option period’s existing bid schedule contract line item to accommodate the contractors’ cost for future government requested out year modifications. The Wage Determinations can be located at https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

4.14 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTS.

The contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal report to the CO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of the required Accident Investigation Reports to the CO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

4.15 MANPOWER REPORTING

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.ecmra.mil.

The reporting input will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs from 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the CMRA help desk.

4.16 ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) TRAINING REQUIREMENT AWARENESS TRAINING

In accordance with DoDI O-2000.16v1_AFI 10-245-O, Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation, ensure Level I - AT Awareness Training is completed by all contractors within 30 days of requiring access, and annually thereafter. The training will be provided by the government. The objective of the training is to provide personnel with requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant and enable employment of AT tactics, techniques, and procedures.

4.17 COLLECTION & DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

In accordance with 18 United States Code § 795, it is expressly prohibited to capture any photograph, video, sketch, picture, drawing, map, or graphical representation of any DoD resources, facilities, or personnel conducting official business without obtaining explicit permission from the installation commander.

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4.18 FORCE PROTECTION.

Contractor personnel are required to abide by all real-world Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, random anti-terrorism measures (RAMs), shelter-in-place orders, evacuations and lock-down notices as directed. Examples include mandatory badge or ID checks, facility single points-of-entry and searches of hand carried items.

4.19 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (CTIP).

In accordance with FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, the Contractor shall notify its employees of The United States Government's policy prohibiting trafficking in persons, described in paragraph (b) of this clause and the actions that will be taken against employees or agents for violations of this policy. Contractors, subcontractors and their employees shall not:

- Engage in any form of trafficking in persons during the performance of the contract.

- Procure commercial sex acts during performance of the contract.

- Use forced labor in the performance of the contract.

4.19.1. Combating Trafficking in Persons Training.

The DoD CTIP website is http://ctip.defense.gov/. The website includes DoD policy on CTIP, CTIP training information, and links to the National TIP hotline, the DoD IG website, the Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, and other Government and non-Government organization websites.

4.20 INSPECTION

4.20.1 Inspection of Services.

The Government has the right to inspect all services identified within the contract (SDS and Non-SDS items), to an extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract.

4.20.2 Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR)

When the Contractor fails to meet contract performance requirements, the Government COR may prepare a CDR. This report is forwarded to the CO for review, and subsequently processed through the Contractor for action/explanation before being returned to the CO. Upon receipt, the CO will review the response and determine whether to accept the Contractor's position, determine corrective action (reduction in the monthly payment due to unacceptable performance, cure notice, show cause, etc.), or take other appropriate contractual action. The Government reserves the right to make a partial payment for services performed prior to receipt and evaluation of the Contractor's response to a CDR.

4.20.3 Contracting Officer Representative.

The 341st Communications Squadron will provide a contracting Officer Representative (COR) to verify accomplishment of work. Controversies between the COR and the Contractor will be resolved by the Contracting Officer. If, for some reason, a change in the primary or alternate COR is required; the Contractor will be notified in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall coordinate Contractor activities with the 341st Communications Squadron

5 APPENDICES

The government will make all publications, forms, references, and report formats listed available. Publications can be accessed on-line at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/. Supplements or amendments to listed publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract. The Contractor shall immediately implement those changes in publications, which result in a decrease, or no change in the contract price. Prior to implementing any such revision, supplement, or amendment that will result in an increase in contract price, the Contractor shall submit to the CO a price proposal and obtain prior approval.

Price proposals shall be submitted within 15 calendar days from the date the Contractor receives notice of the revision, supplement, or amendment giving rise to the increase in cost of performance. Changes in the contract price due to supplements and amendments shall be considered under the FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items clause.

Failure of the Contractor to submit a price proposal within 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of any change, shall entitle the government to performance in accordance with such change, at no increase in contract price.

5.1 APPENDIX A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS.

DAFMAN 91-203 – Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction

AFBAN FS 2021

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910-268 – Telecommunications

NEMA TC 2 - Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and Conduit

TIA-606-D Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure

TIA-568-E Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

TIA-607–E Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

TIA-526-7-A - Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant

TIA-569-E - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

TIA-570-D - Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

TIA-758 B Customer-owned Outside Plant Telecommunication Infrastructure Standard

BICSI TDM Manual - Building Industries Consulting Services International Telecommunications Distribution Methods (TDM) Manual

BICSI – Outside Plan Design Reference Manual

BICSI Essentials of Bonding and Grounding

IEEE Std 1100 Powering and Grounding Electronic Eq.

RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable

RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 - Underground Plant Design

RUS Bulletin 1751F-644 - Underground Plant Construction Telecommunications Engineering Shield Continuity and Construction Manual (TE&CM) 451.2

RUS Bulletin 1751F-801 – Electrical Protection Fundamentals

RUS Bulletin 1753F-151 (515b) - Specifications and Drawings for Underground Cable Installation

RUS Bulletin 1753F-201 (PC-4) – RUS Standard for Acceptance Tests and Measurements of Telecommunications Plant

RUS Bulletin 1753F-207 (PE-87) – REA Specification for Terminating Cables

NFPA 70 - National Electric Code

Unified Facilities Criteria 3-260-01

Unified Facilities Criteria 3-580-01

Malmstrom Telecommunications Installation Criteria Handbook

Cost Estimate Spreadsheet, if utilized

5.1 APPENDIX B: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Questions and Answers

Question # Question Answer

Is there a specific type of fiber optic cable to be used? We see that it is multimode, but is it armored, how many strands, etc.?

Fiber specifics are determined per project, minimum FO requirements are OM2 or better, SMFO for outside plant and MMFO for inside plant.

2 Is splicing required to support this effort?

Splicing may be required and be determined per project and per CLIN.

Will trenching/directional boring/conduit installation be a requirement of the contract?

If trenching/directional boring/conduit installation is required, a contracted estimate will be requested.

4 Is the contract meant to be on-call work or is it full-time on site? Requirement is only scheduled work

Is it the intent to purchase racks/cables/FODPs etc. through this contract and if so, will there be an additional CLIN?

If no additional CLIN is available a contractor estimate will be requested

6 Does this work entail confined space permitted work? Yes, very limited confined space may be required.

Due to the uncertainty of work, would the government consider making this a CPFF or CPAF contract? I believe this would be more cost effective for the government, because we would not have to price to the worst-case scenario.

This is a contracting question, 341CS supports anything to get contract in place.

Since this is a government facility, I assume mean Cat6a will need to be pulled. Plenum? Riser? Or will it not matter due to the conduit?

Cat6 cable will be installed IAW BICSI standard

9 I understand it needs to be in conduit, what size? Will there be future runs

Conduit size is dependent on cable count to include future growth

10 Is this an open-air building or drop tile is areas? Dependent per project

11 There is no map associated with this, unsure about labor. Labor would need to be quoted per project

How is past performance being considered as it is mentioned in FAR 52.212.2

SPRS and CPAR Rating

13 Is there a requirement for past performance submittals and technical There is not narratives prior to bid or is this going to be done post bid?

14 What equipment would you need a breakdown of? 341CS does not need a breakdown of equipment used

15 Is this a requirement for a technical narrative? This contract is utilizing FAR 12 and 13 procedures

Cat6 specification: Confirm flame rating and performance (CM/CMR/CMP; plenum vs non plenum) and minimum test limit (permanent link vs channel).

Dependent per project, BICSI standard

Fiber specification: Confirm multimode type (OM3 vs OM4), strand count per run, jacket rating (OFNR/OFNP), and connector type (LC vs SC).

Dependent per project, BICSI standard

Terminations/hardware: Should per-foot rates include jacks/faceplates, patch panels, labels, and certification at both ends? If not, identify which will be separately CLIN’d per task order.

Baseline unit costs (per drop/unit, including labor, materials, and testing) have been utilized for this assessment

Pathways: Will existing pathways (ladder rack, tray, J-hooks) be Government-furnished and adequate, or shall the contractor furnish/expand where insufficient?

If project exceeds pathway standards, new pathway will have to be furnished by contractor.

Conduit details (for “with conduit” CLINs): Confirm conduit type/size/schedule (EMT/PVC/HDPE), pull boxes, stub-ups, fittings, and firestopping responsibilities.

Specific requirements are dependent on project.

Demolition/abandoned cable: Is tracing/removal/disposal of abandoned cabling required per NEC/NFPA? If yes, provide locations/estimated quantities by facility.

Abandoned cable can be identified during site survey.

Racks/grounding: Are racks, vertical/horizontal managers, bonding bars, ladder rack, and UPS/GFCI outlets contractor-furnished? Any OEM or part-number preferences?

If necessary, project dependent

Labeling/as-builts: Confirm required standard (ANSI/TIA-606-C), label schema, and deliverable format (PDF plus native CAD/GIS), including layer standards.

As-builts will be required upon completion of Outside Plant project only, digital PDF butterfly drawing

Copper testing: Confirm Tier I requirements, adapters, and pass/fail limits; specify results file type for submittal

See paragraph 1.2.4 of PWS

Fiber testing: Is Tier I plus Tier II (OTDR) required for all strands?

Specify wavelengths and bi-directional testing requirements.

According to Industry Standard, if a higher rate is required it will be identified per project

Warranty: Is an OEM system warranty (e.g., 20–25 years) required, and must the prime be OEM-certified? List acceptable OEMs if applicable.

Standard factory warranted on equipment installed will suffice

Acceptance: Confirm acceptance criteria (test results, as-builts, labeling sign-off) and the acceptance authority.

See paragraph 1.2.4 of PWS, 341CS will conduct QA assessment prior to project completion

Locations covered: Is scope limited to main base facilities or does it include remote/missile field sites? If remote, provide distances, security, and travel expectations.

See paragraph 2.3 of PWS

Site surveys: Are pre task order surveys separately funded or included in unit rates? State expected survey response time after request

Separate CLIN for site surveys/task orders should be added to ensure payment of contractor in the event that task is not accepted.

Building access constraints: Identify areas with above ceiling permits, infection control, or environmental (asbestos/lead) protocols

No work will be done where access constraints will be required as stated in question.

Staging/storage: Will secure laydown space be available on the base? Provide location, hours, and escort requirements for deliveries.

Project dependent, if needed for days/weeks, contractor can work with 341CS to accommodate.

Hours of work: Beyond M–F 0730– 1630, are after hours/weekend outages anticipated? Will premium time be preauthorized by task order?

Unscheduled maintenance is unlikely.

Outage coordination: Define required notification lead times, blackout periods, and any penalties for overrun.

If necessary, outage will be scheduled through 341CS

Badging/escorts: Confirm unescorted access eligibility, background check lead times, and whether escort time is billable on task orders

Post contract award, contractor will be added to Contractor Entry Access List (CEAL) following background check. If escorts are required for area conducting work, customer will provide escorts.

CUI and photo control: Identify restrictions on photos needed for as-builts and the approval process.

Controlled Areas will not allow photography, no restrictions on uncontrolled areas. Coordinate with 341CS if necessary.

Ordering period: Confirm ordering window (currently stated as 31 Aug 2025 through 30 Aug 2030) and alignment with anticipated award timing

The ordering period is 2 Feb 2026 to 1 Feb 2030

Task order minimums: Is there a minimum order quantity/value per task order to avoid uneconomic mobilizations?

The ordering minimum will be determined after quotes are received.

Mobilization/specialty equipment: Will task orders include separate CLINs/NTEs for mobilization, lifts, specialty tools, coring, and firestopping, or should these be embedded in per-foot rates?

Project dependent

Annual estimated quantities: Provide expected yearly quantities by CLIN to support balanced pricing across option years.

FY26 $40K minimum and following FYs. Once $40K is depleted, customer will fund project.

Supply chain risk: Will equitable adjustments be considered for extraordinary market shifts in cable/connectivity commodities?

An Request for Equitable Adjustment is available for the vendor to complete.

Applicable wage determination:

Confirm the correct SCA wage determination for Malmstrom AFB/Cascade County, MT, and whether DBA applies to OSP civil/trenching elements.

This will follow attached Wage Determination on the SF 1449; Wage determination No. 2015-5391 Revision No.

Wage increases: Clarify treatment of WD/EO-driven increases across option years and whether a separate escalation schedule is expected

This is not a contract with option years involved.

Required certifications/training: Identify mandatory OEM or safety certifications (e.g., lifts, confined space) and whether training time is billable.

No, Contractors are expected to arrive with identified certifications. Additional training will not be paid.

Linear footage measurement: Confirm that per-foot measurement includes vertical runs and reasonable service loops; define measurement points (rack to outlet centerline).

Incidental expenses are included in per foot estimate

Conduit measurement: Clarify whether bends, stub-ups, and fittings are incidental or separately measurable.

Incidental expenses are included in per foot estimate

Closeout deliverables: Are test reports, labels, as-builts, and O&M manuals incidental to the unit price or separately billable

Incidental expenses are included in per foot estimate

Invoicing and acceptance: Confirm invoicing platform (WAWF/IPP) and the acceptance DoDAAC/POC for task orders

WAWF will be utilized in addition to the option of GPC if the cost of the order is less than the MPT

) Funds availability: Given the notice that funds are not presently available, confirm proposal validity period and whether pricing can be refreshed if award is delayed beyond the acceptance window.

NA, FY26 funds are now available

Cat6 is CMR (non-plenum) and fiber is OM4, 12-strand, OFNR with LC connectors; permanent-link copper and Tier I fiber testing only; no OTDR unless specified in a task order.

Project dependent

Per foot rates include typical terminations, patch panels, jacks, faceplates, labeling, certification, and standard mounting hardware;

racks/ladder rack/grounding bars are task order defined and separately priced

Incidental expenses are included in per foot estimate

Existing pathways are adequate; any new tray/J hooks/conduit, coring, or firestopping will be task order scoped and priced.

Incidental expenses are included in per foot estimate

No hazardous materials abatement or special environmental controls are required; if encountered, they will be handled as task order changes.

No, work will be done where access constraints will be required as stated in question.

Work is on main base facilities only during M–F 0730–1630; after hours/weekend work requires preauthorization and will be priced with premium labor.

Unscheduled maintenance is unlikely.

Site surveys and mobilizations are separately CLIN’d/NTE on each task order.

Movement should be incorporated in cost

Linear footage is measured rack to outlet centerline, including verticals; a standard waste factor up to 7% is included; extraordinary waste due to site constraints is change eligible.

Incidental expenses are included in per foot estimate

SCA applies; DBA does not apply unless specified for OSP civil scopes.

Wage/EO increases will be handled per contract terms at option years.

This will follow attached Wage Determination on the SF 1449; Wage determination No. 2015-5391 Revision No.

9. Materials are TAA/Buy American compliant; equivalent substitutions are allowed if specified OEM parts are unavailable at time of order.

Non-TAA/Buy American substitutions are NOT allowed