SCINet Performance of Work Statement.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Project: SCINet Dedicated 1G Internet Connection

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Background and Purpose: In support of the need for increased capability for the research groups to process data collected, the Cropping Systems Research Laboratory is seeking to establish a dedicated 1 gigabit (1G) upload/download internet connection to access the SCINet research network from a shared café terminal. Immediately following the completion of the utility work, the data service will be initiated and subsequently maintained for a period of four consecutive years. Overall, the objective is to have 1G connectivity established by the end of July 2022 in order to provide the data processing capability needed for research prior to the completion of the 2022 crop harvest season.

2.0 Definitions:

1 gigabit – 1G Cropping Systems Research Laboratory – CSRL Café Terminal – Shared access computer terminal designated for processing research data via the SCINet data network.

Uninterruptible Power Supply - UPS

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks: Physically connecting the existing fiber bundle running underneath 4th Street to the main laboratory facility located at 3810 4th Street, with its final termination in room #173 of the Plant Stress and Germplasm Development wing.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule:

Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable Objective Due 1 Establishment of physical connection between existing fiber line and CSRL.

Contractor will complete all required physical integration from existing fiber line running adjacent to CSRL building located at 3810 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79415.

Deliverable will be completed when fiber connection terminus is finished in Room #173 and 1G connectivity has been verified.

No later than five

(5) business days after contract award

2 Provision of 1G upload/download internet service for CSRL to access SCINet resources.

Contractor will ensure provision of 1G upload/download connectivity on a 24-hour basis in order to allow critical research data to be processed utilizing the SCINet resources.

No later than 5 business days after completion of physical utility work completed.

5.0 Government Furnished: For the scope of this project, CSRL will be responsible for the provision of all network modems, routers, switches, UPS’, etc. Contractor is solely responsible for materials required to establish a physical connection and termination point that will connect to a network equipment in room #173 at 3810 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79415. The technical representative will ensure that the connection point is compatible with the government furnished network equipment.

6.0 Travel: No travel will be required by either the contractor or Government personnel for the duration of this contract.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: To Be Determined

8.0 Security Requirements: No security clearance is required for the scope and duration of this contract.

9.0 Data Rights: N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards: No accessibility accommodations are required for this contract as it only entails establishing the physical fiber optic connection and provision of internet access

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures:

Performance Objective

Required Task or Deliverable

Performance Standard

Method of Surveillance

Positive/Negative Incentive % for NOT meeting the Task

Continuous 1G upload/download connectivity.

24-hour 1G internet connectivity to access SCINet resources.

99% availability, as described herein.

Internet speed tests conducted at the café terminal using the command prompt on a weekly and/or as needed basis.

- 1% of total monthly price for each variance of - 1% variance from standard.

Attachments: N/A

6.0 Travel: No travel will be required by either the contractor or Government personnel for the duration of this contract.