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HQ, U.S. ARMY, 20TH CBRNE COMMAND

Performance Work Statement / Optical Isolator

HQ, U.S. ARMY 20TH CBRNE COMMAND

(CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, EXPLOSIVES)

6573 HAVRE DE GRACE STREET, BUILDING 5046

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 2005

Performance Work Statement/Optical Isolator

Point of Contact:

HQ, US Army, 20TH CBRNE Command

G6, Telecommunications Services Contracting Officer’s Representative

Thomas Eiler, (410) 306-4838 thomas.m.eiler.civ@mail.mil

OPTICAL ISOLATOR for the HQ, 20TH CBRNE COMMAND

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Description.

HQ, 20TH CBRNE Command requires isolation of cable or satellite television connections entering classified processing areas. The locations are Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005, buildings 5016 and 5046.

1.0 Background.

The HQ, 20TH CBRNE Command requires isolation of cable or satellite television connections entering classified processing areas. An optical isolator is an electronic device that prevents electromagnetic emissions from components in one side of a circuit from damaging or interfering with components on the other side of the same circuit.

Optical isolators regulate electromagnetic emissions levels by converting electricity into a beam of light. This prevents electromagnetic emissions and/or voltage spikes from impacting more than a single circuit and decreases the overall interference and noise that occurs with traditional communications connections. Commercial Cable TV (CATV) and Satellite TV Isolation CATV and satellite television cables that traverse spaces processing National Security Information (NSI) shall be isolated before the cables leave the inspected space. These areas must be isolated either at the point they enter the classified processing areas or at the point they enter the building itself, whichever option is most economically and technically feasible.

2.0 Objective.

Isolate the 20TH CBRNE Command’s NSI by converting the CATV wireline cable to fiber optic cable and then back to wireline; or with the combination of a 12 dB minimum gain one-way Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier and a 12 dB minimum loss RF attenuator in line with the cable.

3.0 Scope of Work

3.1 The contractor shall install an optical isolator at the HQ, 20TH CBRNE Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005, Buildings 5016 and 5046. The optical isolators shall be installed on the first floor telephone rooms (unclassified area). In building 5046, the Optical Isolator will be between the Cable Entry Closet room S194 and the Telephone Room S195. In building 5016, the Optical Isolator will be between the Cable Entry Closet room S111 and the Telephone Room S112 and between Telephone Room N182 and Suite N160. The contractor will be require to confirm installation location at time of contract award.

3.2 Provide a solution that meets criteria as outlined in the CNSSAM-1-13 TEMPEST Red-Black Installation Guidance, Section 3.5, 17 January 2014.

(Attachment A).

3.3 Provide a one year warranty on parts, labor and material starting from date of installation.

4.0 Installation Access, Building Access, and Security

The contractor will be responsible for gaining access onto the installation at the main gate. A drivers’ license and vehicle registration are required. The length of the installation pass will be determined by the latest policy. An organization badge will be issued at the front desk and then returned when the work is complete.

5.0 Coverage Hours

Contractor personnel shall be available to perform installation services at the on-site location of the malfunctioning device between 0830 hours (8:30 A.M.) and 1630 hours (4:30 P.M.), Monday through Friday, except on Federal Holidays or in the event of Army installation closure or building closures for emergency situations, administrative closings, or due to inclement weather. The contractor shall establish an appointment with the on-site contact prior to performing any maintenance or repairs. The contractor shall not appear at the service request location without prior discussions with the on-site contact and establishing a mutually agreed upon appointment time.

6.0 Materials/Equipment

Materials, parts, and components required for the performance of the contract shall be obtained and/or furnished by the contractor to the extent necessary and not otherwise provided by the Government.

7.0 Period of Performance.

The period of performance shall be coordinated with the HQ, 20TH CBRNE Command after contract award. Installation should be completed within 5 days from installation start date.

8.0 Point of Contact (POC)

The point of contact for this requirement is the Telecommunications Manager, Thomas Eiler, 410-306-4838, thomas.m.eiler.civ@mail.mil.