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SECTION A - Solicitation/Contract Form

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SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices

ARTICLE B.1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

Structured Cabling Services at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) at Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC. The Contractor shall provide Structured Cabling service in support of engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction personnel for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Durham, North Carolina.

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

1.0 OBJECTIVE

The Contractor shall provide Structured Cabling service in support of engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction personnel for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Durham, North Carolina.

2.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, and material necessary to perform structured cabling service as needed per the SOW. The Contractor shall plan, install and organize cables and related components to create a reliable and scalable network infrastructure.

The Contractor shall provide a formal response of acceptance of receipt to each task order within 24 hours of issuance. This response shall include acknowledgment of receipt, preliminary resource planning, and any immediate concerns regarding scope, scheduling, or availability of personnel.

The Contractor shall commence work within thirty (30) business days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NEOTYPE) or task order award, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

Due to the possibility of emergency work orders, the Contractor must also have the resources necessary to respond to emergency work within 90 minutes.

The SOW includes, but is not limited to the following services:

i. End to end installation of horizontal network cable.

ii. End to end installation of horizontal and vertical backbone cable.

iii. Telecommunication Pathway infrastructure installation and repair.

iv. Demolition of existing abandoned communications infrastructure.

v. Documentation

3.0 DEFINITIONS

The definitions listed below are the special terms and phrases used in this Statement of Work or elsewhere in this contract document. For the purpose of the contract, all definitions will apply throughout.

BICSI Certification: Certification that validates expertise in information and communications technology (ICT) and cabling installation.

Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime contractor.

Contracting Officer: A person with authority to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): A contracting officer's representative (COR) assists in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract.

Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

End-to-end installation of horizontal network cable: Refers to the comprehensive process of planning, installing, and testing the entire cable segment that runs from the telecommunications room to the network device at the user's workspace.

Firm Fixed Price: A price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract.

Call-back Repair Service: The restoration of failed or failing Government-owned property to its intended capability or use. Repairs may be accomplished by replacement or restoration of component parts or materials that have deteriorated, worn out, or are broken and unable to perform to current prescribed standards.

Horizontal Backbone Cabling: Connects individual workstations to a telecommunications room (TR) on a single floor, typically up to 90 meters long and using cables like Cat5e or Cat6.

Quality Assurance Plan: The plan developed by the Government, specifically for this contract, to assure compliance with the contract.

Quality Control: Actions taken by the Contractor to control the quality of services so that they meet the requirements of this contract.

Quality Control Plan: The plan developed by the Contractor, specifically for this contract, to assure compliance with the Statement of Work. All measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end item service shall meet the contract requirements regarding timeliness, accuracy, appearance, completeness, consistency, and conformity to appropriate standards and/or specifications. This includes, but is not limited to, a written set of self-inspection checklists developed by the Contractor which comprehensively detects variations from the contract requirements; recording of work data; trend analysis;

feedback and control systems for correcting deficiencies; and all necessary documentation to record findings.

Telecommunication pathway infrastructure installation: Refers to the process of setting up the physical routes and structures that house and protect the cables and wiring used to transmit data across networks.

Vertical Backbone Cabling: Provides the high-speed connections between telecommunication rooms, equipment rooms, and the main entrance facilities within a building or campus.

Workday: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week: Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

4.0 LOCATION OF WORK

Work shall be performed at NIEHS, at the following locations:

NIEHS Main Campus NZEB Warehouse 111 Alexander Drive 105 Alexander Drive

RTP, NC 27709 RTP, NC 27709

5.0 SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS

5.1 Requirement 1 - END TO END INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL NETWORK CABLE

5.1.1 GENERAL

The Contractor shall install horizontal telecommunications cabling per the specifications below as outlined in each individual task order:

1) Provide 4-Pair Copper Plenum rated cable installation and termination on either end for a maximum of

300. Cables and termination hardware shall be of the same manufacture, or manufacturing partner, incorporate a total system approach and be technically compliant with and installed in accordance with applicable TIA/EIA Documents.

2) All cables shall be installed in an approved cable management system. Horizontal pathways shall be bonded with a #6 AWG ground.

3) Cabling shall be:

a) 4 twisted pair

b) Category 6A: 24 AWG insulated solid annealed copper pairs

c) Jacket Type: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene

d) Cable Rating: Plenum, NEC Article 800 Type CMP, UL Listed

4) Pairs of 4-pair cables shall be identified by banded color code in which the conductor insulation is marked with dominant color and banded with contrasting color. By each pair number, pair colors or dominant bands are:

a) Pair 1: Tip- White/Blue; Ring - Blue (or Blue/White)

b) Pair 2: Tip - White/Orange; Ring - Orange (or Orange/White)

c) Pair 3: Tip - White/Green; Ring - Green (or Green/White)

d) Pair 4: Tip - White/Brown; Ring - Brown (or Brown/White)

Installation

1) Color Coding:

a) Horizontal Cable Plant Cable Color:

SERVICE COLOR

Data/VOIP White DO NOT USE Yellow Metasys Blue Security/Pegasys Green RESERVED (Specialty ORF Systems)

Purple

ABB Black CCTV Orange Wireless Pink Unassigned Brown Unassigned Grey DO NOT USE Red

b) Horizontal Cable Plant Conduit/Junction Box

SERVICE COLOR

Data/Wireless/VOIP White Fiber (SM and MM) Yellow Metasys Blue Security/Pegasys Green Unassigned Grey RESERVED (Specialty ORF Systems) Purple Fire Alarm Red Unassigned Black CCTV Orange

2) Provide "Service Loop" for every Horizontal Cable in cable tray closet to Outlet.

a) Loop length shall be 3.3ft

b) Loop shall be placed in ceiling space at the last support before the cables enters the wall, conduit, surface raceway or box.

c) Loop shall be coiled in a figure 8 configuration.

d) Loop radius shall be no more than 4x minimum bend radius for cable.

e) Cables shall be free of tension at either end.

3) All 4-Pair CAT6A cabling shall have a maximum length of 295ft and shall not exceed it. Any cabling having more than 3% the maximum length (3% excess = 304ft) shall be replaced.

4) All cables shall be pulled by hand, unless installation conditions require mechanical assistance. Where mechanical assistance is used, ensure maximum tensile load for cable is not exceeded.

5) Cables shall be secured in cable bundles using hook and loop ties every 10ft. Plastic type cable ties (zip-ties) that can be drawn tight and non-reusable are not permitted under any circumstance

6) During installation, minimum bend radius shall be eight times outside diameter of cable.

7) At the telecommunications outlet, terminate each 4-pair horizontal cable on 8P8C modular jack. Do not terminate more than one cable per jack.

8) In telecommunications closet, terminate each for 4-pair cable on 8P8C modular jack in patch panel.

5.1.2 Core Drilling

The Contactor shall drill new penetrations when necessary for conduit as outlined in the Engineering Standards and Material Requirements.

5.1.3 Field Testing/Labeling/Documentation

1) All cable shall be tested end-to-end.

2) Cabling shall be 100% fault free. If any link is found to be outside the specifications, problem shall be identified and corrected, up to and including replacement of the cable and terminations. Testing shall be repeated.

3) Contractor shall adhere to ANSI/TIA-606-B standard for all labeling and include:

a) Cable shall be labeled at both ends within 4" of the end of the jacket using heat-shrink tube label or printed wire marking sleeve

b) Telecommunications Room ID and Rack Number

c) Patch panel location in rack

d) Specific port in patch panel

e) Workstation room number

f) Workspace of the user in the room

g) Example: C13502-40:02/141B

i) C135: Telecommunications Room

ii) 02: Rack in C135

iii) -40: Patch Panel 40 rack units from bottom of rack 02

iv) :02 " Port 02 in patch panel 40

v) 141: Room Number

vi) B: Workstation in Room 141

h) Contractor shall ask COR for any clarification

4) Telecommunication Outlet connector faceplates shall be labeled the same as above.

5.2 Requirement 2 - END TO END INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL

BACKBONE INSTALLATION

5.2.1 GENERAL

Contractor shall install, or repair backbone system cables as specified below and outlined in each individual task order.

5.2.2 AIR BLOWN FIBER - INDOOR TUBE CABLES

1) Unless otherwise specified, indoor system shall be indoor plenum rated single jacket 7-tube cable (FutureFLEX Sumitomo Electric Lightwave or approved manufacture).

2) All indoor tube cables shall meet NFPA 262 and third party listed. Cable shall meet ICEA, TIA and UL standards.

3) Cable length markings at 2-foot intervals and Tube ID numbers marked at 2-inch intervals.

4) During installation, tube cable ends shall be completely sealed per the manufactures recommendation to prevent contamination.

5) All tubes when filled shall utilize a minimum 48 strand fiber bundle.

6) Minimum bend radius shall be 20 times the cable diameter during installation and 10 times the cable diameter after cable installation.

7) Upon completion of installation, all tubes shall pass the standard 150 psi pressure test and 5 mm bead obstruction test per the cable manufactures recommended procedures.

8) All unoccupied tubes shall be plugged on both ends per manufactures specifications

9) All tube cables shall be labeled with heat-shrink tube or printed wire marking sleeve with the following information:

a) To/From Locations

b) Fiber type (Core/Cladding diameter)

c) Fiber Count

d) Date Installed

e) Example: 72-fiber cable installed from Building 110 to F140 on June 2019

B110 - F140 50/125 001-72 6/2019

5.2.3 AIR BLOWN FIBER - TUBE DISTRIBUTION UNITS (TDU)

1) For all installations of tube distribution, routing and termination, a NEMA rated enclosure shall be provided, suitable for site environmental conditions (NEMA 1 for indoor use)

2) TDUs shall be installed where shown on drawings, wherever several cables enter the same location or where tube cable type transitions take place

3) TDUs shall be sized based on tubes entering the unit

4) TDUs shall be wall mounted

5.2.4 AIR BLOWN FIBER - OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLES

1) Unless otherwise specified, all fiber bundles shall be OS2 single-mode minimum 48 fibers per bundle.

(Future Flex #FB48SX or approve equal)

a) Fiber shall have:

i. Dual window: 1310nm-1550nm

ii. Maximum attenuation - 0.40dB/km at 1310nm, 0.30dB/km at 1550nm

iii. Dispersion unshifted, matched-clad, zero water peak.

2) All fiber bundles shall be installed within properly rated tube cable infrastructure.

3) All tubes shall be filled with a minimum 48 fiber, maximum 96 strands.

4) Fiber bundles shall be installed end to end.

5) No tensile stress shall be placed upon the fiber bundles during installation to eliminate micro-fractures within the glass.

5.2.5 FIBEROPTIC CABLE

Contractor shall install single mode/multi-mode fiber optic cable as outlined in individual task orders.

5.2.6 BUNDLED FIBER ACCESSORIES:

1) Fiber Termination Units (FTUs):

a) Suitable enclosures (FTUs) shall be provided at all locations where fiber is to be terminated.

b) FTUs shall provide for strain relief of incoming tube cables as well as providing connector panels and connector couplings adequate to accommodate the number of fibers to be terminated.

c) All FTU's shall incorporate radius control mechanisms to limit bending of the fibers to the manufacture's recommended minimums or 3", whichever is larger.

d) FTUs shall be wall or rack mounted as specified by the COR.

e) All terminated fibers shall be mated to couplings and mounted on patch panels.

f) Couplers shall be mounted on a patch panel, that in turn spaces into the housing assembly

2) Optical Fiber Patch Cables

a) Optical fiber jumpers shall incorporate LC duplex type connectors.

b) The connector body shall be of material like that used in the couplings.

c) Channels shall be of equal length.

d) Fiber optic patch cables shall be:

i. 62.5/125- multimode and 50/125¿ multimode, single mode.

ii. Utilize tight buffer construction.

iii. Minimum 3m long.

3) Connectors

a) Connector type shall be LC duplex

b) Attenuation per mated pair shall not exceed 0.75dB (individual) and 0.5 dB (average).

c) Connectors shall sustain a minimum of 200 mating cycles per EIA/TIA-455-21 without violating specification.

d) Connectors shall meet the following:

Test Procedure Maximum Attenuation Change (dB) Cable Retention FOTP-6 0.2dB Durability FOTP-21 0.2dB Impact FOTP-21 0.2dB Thermal Shock FOTP-3 0.2dB Humidity FOTP-5 0.2dB

5.2.7 REPAIR

Contractor shall repair fiber optic cable as identified. Contractor shall utilize fusion splicing to repair single mode fiber and mechanical splicing to repair multi-mode fiber, unless otherwise directed by the task order.

5.3 Requirement 3 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS

HARDWARE/INSTALLATION/REPAIR/DEMOLITION

5.3.1 GENERAL

Contractor shall install, or repair telecommunications pathways and hardware as specified below as outlined by each individual task order. Drawings provided with each task order shall be field verified by the

Contractor. Contractor is responsible for turning over a complete product. Contractor shall coordinate with

COR for the best pathway mechanism (hook, tray, conduit) for the application.

5.3.2 HOOKS

1) J-Hooks may be used in interstitial spaces and support a maximum of (6) cables. If more than 6 cables will be supported "The Hook" system (or approved equal) shall be used to support cable routing of 6-50 cables.

2) J-Hooks shall be placed a maximum of 5" apart and "The Hook" shall be spaced a maximum of 4" apart.

3) Hooks shall not lay on duct work or other items/equipment in the interstitial.

4) Cable shall be pulled tightly between hooks with minimum slack between hooks.

5) Hooks must be capable of being installed in a single- or multiple-hook tree configuration. Minimum vertical spacing shall be 12".

6) No zip ties are allowed on cabling and must be supported with Velcro straps.

5.3.3 CABLE TRAY

1) Cable trays shall be installed as a complete system, including necessary fasteners, hold-down clips, splice plate support systems, barrier strips, hinged horizontal and vertical splice plates, elbows, reducers, tees and crosses.

2) Contractor shall ensure all burs and sharp edges are removed from trays.

3) Cable tray shall be fastened to building structure.

a) Supports shall be constructed from channel members, threaded rod, and other appurtenances furnished by the cable tray manufacture. Supports shall be arranged in trapeze or wall-bracket form as required by the application.

b) Bus assembly shall be supported to prevent twisting from eccentric loading.

c) Cable tray shall have manufacture center-hung support, designed for 60% vs 40% eccentric loading condition, with a safety factor of 3.

d) Supports shall be installed according to NEMA VE1.

4) If connecting to equipment, connections shall be made with flanged fittings fastened to cable tray and to the equipment. Support cable tray independent of fittings. Weight of cable tray shall not be carried on equipment enclosure.

5) Expansion connectors shall be installed where cable tray crosses building expansion joints and in cable tray runs that exceed dimension recommended by NEMA VE1. Space connectors and set gaps according to applicable standard.

6) Use standard fittings to make changes in elevation and direction, as well as cable tray connections.

7) Penetrations shall be sealed through fire and smoke barriers with appropriate firestopping.

8) Install capped sleeves for future cables through fire-stopped cable tray penetrations.

9) Install cable trays to not interfere with maintenance access to other equipment but with enough space to install cables.

10) Install warning signs in visible locations on or near cable trays for hazards.

11) Cables shall only be installed in tray once the tray has been installed and has been completed and inspected.

12) Cables shall be fastened on horizontal runs with cable clamps or cable ties as recommended by NEMA VE1. Clamps shall be tightened only enough to secure the cable, without indenting the cable jacket. Cable tiles shall be installed with a toll that includes an automatic pressure-limiting device.

13) On vertical runs, cables shall be fastened to tray every 18". Install intermediate supports when cable eight exceeds the load-carrying capacity of the tray rungs.

14) If applicable, covers shall be installed after the installation of the cable is complete.

15) Cable trays shall be grounded according to manufactures written instructions.

16) Insulated equipment grounding conductor shall be installed with the cable tray, in addition to those required by NFPA 70.

5.3.4 PATCH PANELS

As specified in the task order, provide the following types of patch panels:

1) Modular Angled Style. Panels shall:

a) Consist of Modular-to-IDC connector system.

b) Have angled design to allow for cable routing directly into vertical cable management.

c) Be rack mountable in standard EIA 19" equipment racks.

d) Be 2 RU's high.

e) Accommodate 48-port modular jacks in two rows of 24-ports.

f) Be designed to terminate 4-pair cables.

g) Have ability to terminate 22-26AWG plastic insulated, solid and stranded copper conductors.

h) Be designed to maintain cable's pair twists as closely as possible to point of mechanical termination.

i) Have cable support and strain relief devices to secure cables at IDC connector. Panel and cable support hardware shall ensure that cabling minimum bend radius requirement are satisfied.

j) Have port identification numbers on both front and rear of panel.

k) Have color-coded pair designation on rear of panel.

l) Modular Jack in panel shall:

i. Be non-keyed, 8-position, 8-conductor (8P8C)

ii. Be wired per TIA T568-B pinning standard.

m) Panels shall meet or exceed TIA Category 6A performance criteria. Shall be matched to cabling to support additional headroom.

2) Fiber Optic: Panels Shall:

a) Be enclosed assemblies.

b) Incorporate hinged or retractable front covers.

c) Be rack mounted on standard TIA/EIA 19" equipment racks.

d) Capacity?

e) Provide for strain relief of incoming cables.

f) Incorporate radius control mechanisms to limit bending of fiber to manufacture's recommended minimums of ½", whichever is larger.

g) Provide protection to both "facilities" and "user" sides of couplings.

h) Be configured to require only front access when patching.

i) Incorporate patch cable routing space internal to patch panel enclosure.

i. Routing space shall be front-accessible.

j) Include provision for permanent labeling of fiber optic cables.

i. Labeling shall be accessible from front of patch panel and shall not require disassembly of patch panel enclosure or removal of front cover.

k) Couplings shall be mounted on assembly that snaps into patch panel enclosure.

i. This assembly shall be designed to accept variety of coupler types including, ST, SC, duplex SC and high-density mini connectors.

ii. Coupling type shall be SC duplex.

iii. Coupling color shall be Red for Single Mode

l) Access to inside of panel enclosure during installation shall be from front and rear

i) Panels that require disassembly of cabinet to gain entry will not be accepted.

m) Incoming cables shall not be accessible from patching area of panel.

i. Enclosure shall provide physical barrier to access of such cables.

ii. Where factory terminate cable assemblies ("pigtails" are spliced to cable, enclosure shall incorporate hardware for securing of splice tray and required cable, butter tube and pigtail slack.

5.3.5 DEMOLITION of EXISTING ABANDONED COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE

As specified in task order, Contractor shall demolish existing cable, tray conduit and associated hardware for disposal.

6.0 DELIVERABLES:

a) Documentation (see section on Documentation)

b) Resume of key personnel and certifications

c) Schedule showing start and completion date

d) Provide site specific safety plan

e) Provide Quality Control Plan

7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government shall monitor the contractor's performance under this contract and shall retain the right to perform unscheduled inspections, as it deems necessary. Furthermore, the Government retains all rights provided by the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) clause entitled Inspection of Services Fixed Price and any other inspection clause, which may be specified in the contract.

Quality assurance surveillance plan definitions Five methods of quality assurance evaluation will be used. One or any combination of methods may be used to evaluate the Contractor's performance for any given service requirement.

The five methods are:

Random Sampling:

Surveillance based on random sampling is designed to evaluate some part, but not all, of the contract requirement being monitored. This method, based on statistical theory, estimates the Contractor's overall level of performance for a given contract requirement. Using random sampling, any occurrence of a contract requirement is as likely to be evaluated as any other occurrence.

Planned Sampling:

Evaluation by planned sampling, like evaluation by random sampling, is designed to inspect some part but not all contract requirements being monitored. Occurrences of contract requirements that are to be monitored are selected for evaluation prior to their scheduled accomplishment.

100% Inspection:

One hundred percent inspection is that evaluation method that requires total, or 100%, inspection of a contract requirement.

Validated Complaints:

This method is based on customer awareness. Customers monitor the service provided by the Contractor.

When there is a case of poor or non-performance, the CO or the COR is notified. Upon notification, the COR or designee will investigate the report and, if it is found to be valid, will document it.

Unscheduled Inspection:

Unscheduled inspection is, as the name implies, impromptu and unannounced on-site evaluation of contract performance by authorized Government personnel as designated by the PO/COR.

7.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVIELLANCE PLAN

Performance Objective & Standard

Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

Consequences of Noncompliance

Installation and Repair Work shall be fully completed by the scheduled date of completion.

95% Unscheduled Inspection, Planned Sampling, Reflected in the CPARS and contract files

Installation and Repair Service Response Contractor shall respond to all installation and repair requests within the specified time of 24 hours.

95% Unscheduled Inspection, Planned Sampling, Reflected in CPARS and contract file.

Reports and Logs Documentation (See Documentation Section)

95% 100% Inspections Reflected in the CPARS and contract files

Invoice Invoices shall be submitted accurately, completely, and timely

95% 100% Inspections Reflected in the CPARS and contract files.

7.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL RESPONSIBLITIES

General: The Contractor is responsible for the quality of all work performed. The Contractor measures that quality through the Contractor's own quality control plan (QC) program. QC is work output, not workers, and therefore includes all work performed under this contract regardless of whether the work is performed by contractor employees or by subcontractors. The Contractors QC Program will set forth the staffing and procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements contained in this requirement.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Program in accordance with FAR 52.246(1) Contractor Inspection Requirements, and FAR 52.246(4 ) Inspection of Services Fixed Price, and the provisions of this section, to ensure that all services specified in this requirement are provided, to include their timeliness and level of quality. Contractor performed inspections are independent of those performed by the Government. The Contractor shall perform inspections prior to requesting acceptance of the work by the Government.

Quality Control Plan Contents: The Contractor shall document their Quality Control Program by preparing a Quality Control Plan. This Plan shall include, but is not limited to:

Management Philosophy: The Contractor's Quality Control Plan will discuss the organizations technical management philosophy relative to its commitment to quality.

Inspection System: The inspection system shall cover the services stated in this requirement and provide a method for identifying deficiencies and sub-standard performance in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. The inspection system shall also specify areas to be inspected on a scheduled basis and an unscheduled basis.

Contractor's Quality Control Representative: The name(s) of the individual(s) tasked to perform the quality control inspections (i.e., the Contractor's Quality Control Representative), their qualifications, and the extent of their authority. The Contractors Quality Control Representative shall be listed Section G - "Key Personnel".

Quality Control Plan Submittal: A copy of the Quality Control (QC) Plan shall be provided to the COR for review and approval as to acceptability at the beginning of the contract and shall be updated thereafter as approved changes occur. The COR may grant an interim approval pending approval of the final Plan. The Contractor is responsible for all corrections as determined necessary by the Government.

Quality Control Plan Changes: Changes in the QC Plan shall be initiated by the Contractor as the need for changes are perceived; changes in the QC Plan may also be initiated by the Government if necessary.

Submittal of Changes: The Contractor shall provide a copy of proposed changes for the QC Plan to the COR within ten (10) working days after the changes have been identified.

Implementation of Changes: The changes shall be implemented within five (5) working days after approval by the COR, unless the COR delays or denies implementation of any required changes.

Quality Control Inspection File: An electronic and paper file shall be kept of all inspections conducted by the Contractor documenting all findings (including deficiencies and the action taken to correct those deficiencies. This documentation shall be available to the Government at all times during the term of the contract. These records shall become the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the COR upon completion or termination of the contract. A report of the monthly findings shall be submitted, as an attachment to the invoice, to the COR monthly or at whatever interval the COR determines necessary (i.e.

bimonthly, quarterly, semiannually, etc.). Invoices received without the Quality Control Report (if/when a report is due) MAY be rejected.

8.0 DOCUMENTATION:

1) For new installations Contractor shall provide electronic and 11x17 Communication Closet Drawing which shall include:

a) Updated floor plan with outlet locations and corresponding labels

b) Updated rack elevation(s) if applicable

2) For modifications to existing infrastructure in which an As-Built is available

a) Contractor shall red-line the field drawing if no more than 5% of the cabling is changed

b) If more than 5% of the cabling is changed, Contractor shall utilize electronic copy of As- Built and update accordingly.

3) Contractor shall maintain all as-built documentation in electronic format and make available upon request for Government use.

8.1 Personnel Qualifications/Certifications:

1) At a minimum the company's qualifications and experience shall include the following:

a) The firm shall demonstrate experience with CAT6A cable installation.

b) All on-site technicians, personnel, and subcontractor personnel shall have completed OSHA 30-hour training within the last 3 years and shall submit certification with badge requests.

c) At least 5-years of experience in telecommunications cable installation and testing.

d) Knowledge and experience with applicable life safety codes, regulations and procedures.

e) Successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.

2) If the submitting Contractor plans to subcontract the additional services listed above (not including CAT6A cable installation), the submitting Contractor shall provide a Subcontracting Plan.

3) Resumes of all Key Personnel shall be submitted including any copies of any certifications and/or licenses applicable to this SOW. Key Personnel for the contract are:

a) Project Manager

b) Technical Foreman

c) BICSI-Certified Installer

Labor Category Description

Project Manager Oversees entire project lifecycle, schedules, budgets, and client communication.

Technical Foreman On-site supervisor managing daily work and technician's teams, and also responsible for work safety.

BICSI-certified Installer Specialized technician with BICSI certification (Installer I/II, Technician).

4) Contractor shall provide Quality Assurance Plan, Accident Prevention Plan and Security Plan for overall contract within 10 days of NTP for government approval. Plans shall be updated upon changes in personnel. a) Supplemental Accident Hazard Analysis plans are required for each task order

9.0 Service Hours:

Normal service hours shall be provided during the NIEHS regular working hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays shown below. Any work outside of normal hours must be coordinated and approved by the COR.

Holidays New Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King's Birthday Columbus Day President's Day Veteran's Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

10.0 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS

Work shall be done in accordance with the latest edition of the following NIH standards and Industry Codes at time of task order award.

1) NIH Design Requirements Manual

2) ORF-RTPFMB Engineering Standard and Materials Requirement

3) ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-D Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

4) ANSI/TIA-568-C Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

5) ANSI/TIA-607 Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises

6) ANSI/TIA-606-C Administration Standard for Telecommunication Infrastructure

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

N/A

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. (APR 1984)

52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996)

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

The government anticipates a 5-yr ordering period for the BPA Contract

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

a. The Contractor must submit invoices to the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov with a copy to the approving official, as directed below.

b. Until the Contractor has transitioned to IPP as specified on the OALM IPP website, the Contractor must follow step-by-step instructions as stated in the NIH/ OFM Electronic Invoicing Instructions for NIH Contractors/Vendors, which is included as an attachment in Section J of this contract. The invoice submitted to the NIH/OFM must be transmitted as an attachment via email to the address listed above in one of the following formats:

Word, or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The Contractor must submit only one invoice per email. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your invoice unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer.

c. The Contractor must submit invoices to the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov with a copy to the approving official, as directed below.

d. Until the Contractor has transitioned to IPP as specified on the OALM IPP website, the Contractor must follow step-by-step instructions as stated in the NIH/ OFM Electronic Invoicing Instructions for NIH Contractors/Vendors, which is included as an attachment in Section J of this contract. The invoice submitted to the NIH/OFM must be transmitted as an attachment via email to the address listed above in one of the following formats:

Word, or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The Contractor must submit only one invoice per email. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your invoice unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice. (DEC 2015)

352.270-9 Non-Discrimination for Conscience. (DEC 2015)

INSURANCE

a. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, procure and maintain, during the entire performance period of this contract, insurance of at least the kinds and amounts set forth below:

1. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State worker's compensation and occupational disease statutes. Employer's liability coverage of at least

$100,000 shall be required except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

2. General Liability Contractors are required to have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence.

c. Automobile Liability Contractor The Contractor is required to have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

b. At all times during performance, the Contractor shall maintain with the Contracting Officer a current Certificate of Insurance showing at least the insurance required by the Schedule, and providing for thirty (30) days written notice to the Contracting Officer by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage.

c. Current certificates of insurance shall be furnished by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer before starting work under the contract.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

The Contractor is responsible for safety at the construction or work site. The contractor is also responsible for preparation of a safety plan and for carrying out the safety plan. The contractor staff shall maintain conformance to the health and safety plan throughout the course of construction.

Contractor inspectors shall consider safety a key element of their daily inspections.

The Contractor is required to cooperate with officials of other agencies (Federal and/or state) who are vested with authority to enforce requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. If required, the contractor will assist the Government in preparing accident and fire reports.

[The Contractor shall comply with the following NIH Health and Safety Requirements./The resultant contract will require the contractor to comply with the following NIH Health and Safety Requirements.]

WAIVER FROM NIH IMPOSED CONTRACTOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor may request a waiver from the requirements contained in the Contractor Health and Safety Requirements section. The waiver does not release the contractor, subcontractor, or any party associated with this contract from federal, state, and local health and safety requirements.

b. The following must be addressed used when requesting a waiver or a variance:

i. The request must state the specific Contractor Health and Safety Requirement to be waived. State the period of time the requested waiver will cover.

ii. Details as to why it is not possible or practical to comply with the requirement.

iii. The request must explain the impact on the Contractor operations and services if this waiver is not approved.

iv. Statement as to whether a waiver (total elimination of the requirement) or a variance (retaining the basic requirement but doing it differently) is being sought.

v. Explanation of the method the Contractor suggests using in lieu of the existing requirement and how it provides protection equal to or greater than the requirement under waiver review. The burden of proof rests with the requesting Contractor.

vi. The waiver request must be submitted to the NIH Contracting Officer, the NIH Contracting Officer Representative and DOHS Safety Officer (safety@nih.gov) prior to commencing services.

NIH REQUIRED SAFETY TRAINING MANDATE

1. As a minimum all Contractor and subcontractor personnel working at NIH shall be certified as having successfully completed the OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach class or OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach class. The OSHA 30-hour course can be substituted for the 10-hour course.

2. Proof of completion may be demonstrated through either: 1) the presentation of a bona fide student course completion card issued by the federal OSHA Training Institute; 2) or the presentation of documentation provided to an employee by a trainer certified by the Institute pending the actual issuance of the completion card.

3. Any card with an issuance date more than five (5) years shall not constitute proof of compliance with this requirement.

4. Any employee required to complete the safety and health course required under this section who has not completed the course shall be subject to removal from the worksite if the employee does not provide documentation of having completed such course by the fifteenth day after the date the employee is found to be in noncompliance.

NIH SAFETY PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor Safety Program Assessment: The NIH is committed to providing a safe environment for its employees, guests, and patients. Safety, as demonstrated during previous contracts, may be used in the past performance evaluation of a Contractor. Contractors are required to enroll in the Contractor Safety Assessment Program (CSAP). The prime Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors have completed the CSAP prior to beginning work at NIH. This program is used to assess Contractor's commitment to safety through a review of lagging and leading indicators. Contractors will be required to address program deficiencies prior to performing work.

The assessment process requires the following items:

i. Company Information

ii. Insurance Experience Modification Rate (EMR)

iii. General Liability Claims

iv. OSHA Citation History (previous three years)

v. Safety Program Elements

To enroll in CSAP: create an account at https://www.highwire.com/ and enter the requested information. There is no fee to complete the assessment. Upon completion of the assessment a certification will be available to download. The certificate must be provided to the NIH Contracting Officer Representative and NIH Contracting Officer.

2. As a minimum requirement, all Contractor and subcontractor personnel working at NIH owned or leased property shall be certified as having successfully completed the OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach course or OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach course. The OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction or the OSHA 511 Occupational

Safety and Health Standards for General Industry course can be substituted for the 10-hour OSHA class.

i. Proof of completion may be demonstrated through either: 1) the presentation of a bona fide student course completion card issued by an approved federal OSHA training provider; or 2) the presentation of documentation provided to an employee by a certified OSHA Outreach Instructor pending the actual issuance of the completion card.

ii. Employees shall be prepared to provide proof of training upon request.

iii. Any card with an issuance date more than five (5) years shall not constitute proof of compliance with this requirement.

iv. Any employee required to complete the safety and health course required under this section who has not completed the course shall be removed from the worksite until the required training is completed.

CONTRACTOR SUPERVISOR ORIENTATION

1. Prior to commencing work, ensure that all Contractor and subcontractor site supervisors, at any tier, have completed the NIH Contractor Supervisor Orientation. The time expended and any associated costs to attend the orientation (such as travel time, parking, and other expenses) are to be borne by the Contractor.

2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor and subcontractor to contact the DOHS Safety Officer to register each supervisor for orientation. Orientation must be completed prior to commencing contract services or the date that the supervisor is assigned to NIH. Contact the ORF Safety Officer ( safety@nih.gov ) or by phone (301) 496-2960 for the orientation schedule.

CONTRACTOR FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE SAFETY

1. The Contractor assumes full and sole responsibility for ensuring the safety of its personnel and sub-contractors.

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, regulations ordinances, and governmental orders pertaining to employee worksite safety in the performance of this contract. Nothing the NIH may do, or fail to do, with respect to safety in the performance of the scope of work shall relieve the Contractor of this responsibility.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing appropriate safety measures and taking all other actions reasonably necessary to protect the life, health, and safety of the public and to protect adjacent and NIH-owned property in connection with the performance of the scope of work.

Personal protective equipment shall be selected for anticipated hazards and provided to the employee. Employees shall be instructed on the proper wear, maintenance, and limitations of the

PPE.

SELECTION OF CONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER

1. When the number of personnel on any shift is under 40 (including subcontractor employees), the Contractor's safety representative meeting the definition of 'Collateral Duty Safety Officer' as defined in Section titled 'SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER' paragraph a) 2) CONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER shall be present on the project site.

2. For contractors with a total of 40 or more personnel (including subcontractor employees) on any shift, a Full-time Safety Professional as defined in Section titled 'SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER' paragraph a) 1) CONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER shall be present on the project site.

3. At the discretion of the NIH Contracting Officer Representative or DOHS Safety Officer, the requirements for the Contractor Safety and Health Officer can be reviewed and action taken to decrease or increase the number of onsite Contractor safety representatives. However, the need for a Contractor Safety and Health Officer is required and will not be waived.

CONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The responsibility for safety lies with the Contractor. Each Contractor shall appoint an individual(s) responsible for contract personnel safety. This individual(s) must be employed in a supervisory position, empowered by their employer to take corrective action; be present on the project while work is being performed; and spend the amount of time necessary to ensure the Contractor's compliance with safety requirements.

2. The Contractor Site Safety and Health Officer shall be primarily responsible for ensuring the safe work performed under this contract. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Contractor Site Safety and Health Officer shall:

a. Review all subcontractor and sub-tier contractor's…