Attach G

ATTACHMENT G

Personnel Qualifications

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Key Personnel and Non-Key Personnel must demonstrated experience with the practical application of, implementation of; and utilization of Department of State policies, procedures, standards, and practices for cable plant and network integration.

Demonstrated understanding of and practical application of U.S. Government security policies, practices and procedures. This includes personnel security requirements, facility restricted access procedures, handling of classified material and classified/unclassified network installation practices.

Demonstrated the ability to adapt to the environment at Department of State facilities including physical configuration of the cable plant and network documentation standards and practices.

INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR (Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years of recent installations experience on classified and unclassified data communications cabling (shielded and unshielded twisted pair and single and multi-mode fiber optic). Possession of a journeyman electrician’s card from a local jurisdiction may be substituted for up to two (3) years of installation experience.

Performance: Working supervisor, under the direction of the On-Site Coordinator, is responsible for actual installation of both cable and fiber optic (e.g. reading and interpreting blue prints, sketches, wiring diagrams, terminating fiber optic cables, and properly test copper and fiber optic conductors to industry standards). Security Clearance required: TOP SECRET with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

SITE COORDINATOR/MANAGER (Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a supervisor or foreman, a minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in the installation of classified and unclassified data communications cabling (coaxial and fiber optic), and a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of experience in dealing directly with the organization's customers. Possession of a master electrician’s card from a local jurisdiction may be substituted for up to two (2) years of installation experience. Additionally, possession of a master electrician's card may be substituted for up to one (1) year of experience as an installation supervisor.

Performance: Supervises all on-site installations performed under this contract. Conducts installation surveys in conjunction with designated Government official. Shall coordinate the tasks plans with the designated project team leader and provide estimates to all the above mentioned and the COR. Security Clearance required: TOP SECRET with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

DRAFTSMAN (Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the design of classified and unclassified data communications cabling installations, a minimum of two (2) year of experience in drafting using AutoCAD through at least Revision 14, a minimum of three (3) years experience in architectural or mechanical drafting. Samples of previous work in designing classified and unclassified cabling installations using AutoCAD is to be attached to resume. For the AutoCAD and/or drafting experience, education and/or training may be substituted on a month-to-month basis up to a maximum of nine (9) months.

Performance: Designs classified and unclassified data communications cabling and wiring installation and produce the required drawings, produce all drawings using AutoCAD release 14 under Microsoft Windows operating system, shall be capable of producing presentation quality art work. Security Clearance required: TOP SECRET with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

LOGISTICS AND MATERIAL SPECIALIST (Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Minimum of one year of experience with inventory control and management of ADP, electronic equipment, or other telecommunications devices and property. Demonstrated ability to monitor and administer an inventory control program. Must have knowledge of and be able to identify tools, test equipment, cable systems, and components used to support Department of State installation projects. Demonstrated ability to monitor inventory/material quantities, anticipate job requirements, material delivery times, and be able to order or procure materials, test equipment, and components needed to ensure smooth project implementation.

Performance: Responsible for managing on-site inventories that will include project materials, test equipment, tools, and other components or devices needed to support installation efforts. Minimum clearance of TOP SECRET is required.

JOURNEYMAN-ELECTRICIAN (Non-Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Entry level experience supporting classified and unclassified installations.

Performance: Performs EMT and rigid conduit installation including light welding (e.g., reading and interpreting blue prints, sketches, and diagrams); perform fiber optic installation to the journeyman level (e.g. reading and interpreting blue prints, sketches, diagrams, terminating fiber optic cables, and properly test copper and fiber optic conductors to industry standards). Minimum Security Clearance of TOP SECRET is required.

INSTALLER (Non-Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of recent installation experience in data communication or other types of cable installation. Able to work independently or as a member of a crew to complete fiber optic, Category 3, Category 5, and/or coaxial cable installation projects as well as associated system components, including power and other services. Hands on experience installing vertical backbone and horizontal fiber optic and copper cable systems.

Performance: Experienced in proper installation of support structures, including conduit, cable trays, racks, patch panels, cable management systems, outlets, and jacks. Experienced installing cable support systems such as Hilti clips, D-rings, etc. Experienced pulling and securing fiber optic systems copper cable systems, and electrical systems. Understands proper use of test equipment and assists with testing activities. (E.g. reading and interpreting blue prints, sketches, wiring diagrams, terminating fiber optic cables properly test copper and fiber optic conductors to industry standards).

Working knowledge of fiber optic and copper cable terms and concepts. Has working knowledge of installation codes, practices and procedures. To include, but not limited to U.S. Government Security standards, EIA/TIA standards, manufacturer recommendations and OSHA standards. Minimum Security Clearance of TOP SECRET is required.

INSTALLER'S HELPER (Non-Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in construction type labor. Continuing enrollment in a local electrician’s apprenticeship program may be substituted for experience.

Performance: Performs simple installation work under the direction of an installer, installation supervisor, or journeyman electrician. Minimum Security Clearance required: TOP SECRET with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

ASBESTOS INSTALLER (Non-Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of recent installation experience in data communication or other types of cable installation. This senior person shall be able to work independently or as a supervisor of a small team to install fiber and copper cable and related hardware in an asbestos environment. Shall be able to complete fiber optic, UTP, coaxial, audio cable installation projects.

Shall be able to lead team members and meet intermediate schedule milestones. Able to identify improper installation techniques and provide limited on-the-job training support.

Hands on experience installing vertical backbone and horizontal fiber optic, and copper cable systems. Experienced in the proper use of hand tools and test equipment, including OTDR’s, power meters, and Category 5 scanners. Experienced in proper testing and troubleshooting procedures, including documentation.

Shall be proficient in reading blue prints, project installation plans, and documentation. Able to make redlined as-built annotations to project drawings. Proficient in proper installation of support structures, including conduit, cable trays, racks, patch panels, cable management systems, outlets and jacks. Proficient with installation codes, practices and procedures, including EIA/TIA standards, manufacture recommendations, and OSHA standards.

Possession of a journeyman electrician’s card from a local jurisdiction may be substituted for up to two (2) years of installation experience. Completion of certified asbestos course and current individual certification to provide installation services and support in asbestos environments.

Performance: Installs, terminates, tests, and certifies fiber optic and copper cable systems and support structures. Provides first level quality assurance and supervision. Supervises and leads small teams to complete asbestos project requirements. Minimum Security Clearance of SECRET is required.

TECHNICAL CONSULTATION – DESIGNER (Non-Key Personnel)

Qualifications: Minimum of four (4) years of recent experience in the design of Local Area Networks (LAN), certification as a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) by the Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD version 14.

Performance: Designs LANs which are to include necessary equipment specifications, system operational parameters and topology, determines and analyzes system performance capabilities, produce all design and "as built" documentation and to provide field engineering installation support and system activation. Security Clearance required: TOP SECRET with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

ADMIN SUPPORT/DATA ENTRY CLERK

Qualifications: Knowledge of various office automation software processing procedures and differences among software types to produce a wide range of documents, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update and revise existing databases or spreadsheets. Knowledge of standard office equipment, such as electric/electronic typewriters, copiers, fax machines, and office automation systems to perform a substantial range of office automation support. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and commonly used specialized terminology to prepare material correctly. Knowledge of a body of rules, procedures, or operations applicable to clerical assignments, such as preparing various routine to complex correspondence/reports, maintaining files/records, and reviewing and processing mail.

Performance: The primary purpose of this position is to use varied functions of multiple office automation software to produce a wide range of documents and to perform miscellaneous clerical support. Uses varied functions of multiple office automation software to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc. Prepares a wide variety of recurring and non-recurring correspondence, internal reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources and reviews and finalizes documents prepared by others. Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives. Receives and directs telephone calls or visitors. Establishes, updates, and maintains office records of various types that may be needed or will assist in the efficient operation of the office.