SOO OSP Support Little Rock AFB 02 June 2021 (1).docx

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For

Distribution System Out-side Plant Support Fiber to Dorms 714, 718, 846

Little Rock AFB, AR

02 June 2021

Prepared By

38 ES/ENII

4064 Hilltop Road

Tinker AFB OK 73145-2713

Table of Contents

SCOPE

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) defines the requirements for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install and test (EFI&T) new maintenance hole/duct-bank infrastructure and single mode fiber optic cable (FOC) to connect Dorms 714, 718 and 846 to existing base fiber optic infrastructure (ITB 988) at Little Rock AFB, AR.

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Safety Requirements

The contractor shall remain in compliance with all Federal, State, county, and base security and safety laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.

2.1.2 Site Coordination

The Contractor shall meet with the base safety officer immediately upon arrival on site for review of the specific safety requirements prior to installation.

2.1.2.1 Confined Space

The Contractors and Sub-contractors entering spaces on Little Rock AFB are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in AFI 91-203. All confined space operations must be coordinated with the Base Safety Office no later than 10 working days prior to start of work. The primary Contractor is responsible for all Sub-contractor confined space operations.

2.1.2.2 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation

The Contractor shall record and report all available facts relating to each instance of injury to either Contractor or Government personnel to the 19th Communication Squadron Project Manager and the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the SOO. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Base POC. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

2.1.2.3 Work Area(s)

At the end of each workday, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the work place. Safety barriers shall be in place to protect unfinished work site at the end of the day. All open holes or trenches shall be completely enclosed by flexible orange construction safety fencing or other safety barriers at the end of the work day IAW Air Force Manual 91-203/OSHA standards. Equipment and materials required to complete the work effort may remain on site as long as they are organized/stored in a manner that does not cause a safety hazard. If laydown area or warehouse space is required to support project material, contractor shall coordinate with the 19th Communications Squadron Project Manager.

2.1.2.4 Traffic control

In the event base vehicular traffic is to be disrupted by trenching or horizontal directional boring, the Contractor shall notify the 19 CS PM NLT 21 calendar days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions.

2.1.3 Security Requirements

The Contractor shall process and provide a Site Visit Request Letter to 19 CS/SCX within 5 calendar days after contract award. This spreadsheet shall identify the names ( as shown on the driver’s license), driver’s license numbers and state of issue, and birth date of the personnel who will be performing work under this SOO, company name, address, phone number and contract number, start date and end date.. This information is required to grant access to the base. If required by the base, the Contractor shall provide identification badges for their employees. All Contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the Government site. The badges shall identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as Contractor and be in accordance with base regulations.

2.1.3.1 Security Clearances

Stated work and associated products shall be performed at the UNCLASSIFIED level. However, some of this work will take place in secure areas (Building 988) where Contractor employees must be escorted at all times. The Contractor must coordinate access to secure areas at least five (5) working days ahead of time. It is the Government's responsibility to provide escorts.

2.1.3.2 Operational Security (OPSEC)

Network Infrastructure (MHDS, MH/HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) is on the 19 CS Critical Information List and must be protected. The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to protect detailed information pertaining to the EFI&T effort, to include appropriate marking of documents as “For Official Use Only (FOUO),” and ensuring limited distribution of documents and schematics/drawings to only those individuals with a valid need to know. IAW AFI 10-701, OPSEC Considerations, the contractor shall develop an OPSEC plan to ensure the protection of FOUO data either furnished by the government or produced by the contractor. The contractor’s OPSEC plan shall be incorporated into the RFP to the SOO.

2.1.4 Environmental Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and Air Force policies, instructions, and plans. The federal Government is not exempt from compliance with environmental regulations. The Contractors are responsible to know and follow all applicable Federal, State, Local and Air Force regulations for environmental protection, including waste disposal, sewer discharge, air emissions, and storm water requirements. The contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on Little Rock AFB. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that their sub-contractors (if any) comply with these specifications.

2.1.5 Permits

The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate, complete and process all permits required to complete the installation. For example:

· Digging permit, AF Form 103 shall be submitted through BCE 14 calendar days in advance of digging activities.

· Confine space entry permit, AF Form 1024 shall be coordinated through base safety office. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide proof of their Confined Space Training Program along with the AF Form 1024 to base safety.

· Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, AF Form 332 shall be submitted through BCE 14 calendar days in advance of planned work.

· Any other required permits as determined by Base Civil Engineering (BCE) and/or 19th Comm Squadron.

All permits shall be submitted at IAW local procedures. All utility markings, flags, etc. shall be maintained by the contractor after the responsible work center/shop identifies/locates them and ensure that the AF Form 103 remains current. The contractor shall take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. If a utility is severed or damaged due to neglect or if attributed to the fault of the contractor, then the contractor shall repair and return the utility back to the same condition it was in prior to the damage.

2.1.6 Integrated Process Team (IPT)

The Contractor shall chair a weekly IPT meeting that includes Contractor representatives, the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the CSI-B, the System Engineer(s), the 38 ES Project Manager, the 19 CS Project Manager, and other base personnel as required. The Contractor shall provide an agenda and a worldwide “Meet Me” teleconference capability for the duration of the project. The purpose of the IPT meeting is to discuss project progress, problems being encountered, and other information necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of contract requirements. The Contractor shall record meeting minutes and distribute to the attendees NLT 1 working day after each meeting.

2.1.7 Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall provide Quality Assurance Support for the entire life of the project. The Contractor’s quality assurance evaluator shall assist the Government representative in performing random spot checks and system acceptance tests. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying system and outside plant deficiencies and/or discrepancies throughout the life of the project. A weekly report (soft copy) shall be submitted indicating progress/status and listing any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them.

2.1.8 Contractor Personnel

2.1.8.1 Project Management

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) and alternate(s) responsible for contract performance and continuity. The Contractor shall identify the Project Manager’s or alternate's range of authority to act for the Contractor relating to daily contract operation.

2.1.8.2 Site Point of Contact (POC)

The Contractor shall designate the Contractor's on-site team leader and alternate(s) as the Site POC for individual projects in their Site Visit Request Letter. The Site POC or alternate(s) shall be on site to coordinate permits, clearances, and receive shipments/material related to the task order. The Site POC or alternate(s) be on site during duty hours for the duration of the project, up to and until final acceptance by the Government PM and shall oversee all facets of the installation tasks. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters.

2.1.8.3 Personnel Requirements

The Project Manager, Site POC, and respective alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. All reporting and documentation shall be in English.

2.1.8.4 Minimum Contractor Qualifications

All work shall be performed by an experienced Telecommunications Contractor. The Contractor shall have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Telecommunications Systems installations.

2.1.8.5 System for Award Management (SAM)

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 using the following web address: https://www.sam.gov (SAM replaces the previous ECMRA application that was hosted on https://www.ecmra.mil. See https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ecmra_splash/) Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the SAM help desk.

2.1.9 Warranty

The Contractor shall provide a warranty that shall be, at a minimum, IAW the NETCENTS standard or equivalent. The warranty period shall start from the date of system and/or project acceptance. The Contractor shall provide written procedures and required information for warranty services at or prior to site acceptance.

2.1.10 Manuals and Practices

The Contractor shall provide the latest version of operation, installation, and maintenance manuals and practices/users guide for each system installed as provided by the original manufacturer with all new equipment.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

This section describes the underground maintenance hole/conduit system, flexible geotextile multiple cell fabric inner-duct and fiber optic cable installation requirements. The Contractor shall design and install Customer-Owned Outside Cable Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure in accordance with applicable codes, statutes and other guidance, for example, but not limited to (copies are not provided):

· NESC, National Electric Safety Code;

· NFPA 70, National Electric Code;

· Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)-758-B, Customer-owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard;

· Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Standards Each cable installation shall be coordinated with the 19CS/SCX so that the impact on the building users is properly coordinated and minimized. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion.

See Attachment 1, Project Sketches for reference and estimated distances of existing and proposed infrastructure and cable routes. This is only a proposed solution. The Contractor is free to make any recommendations pertaining to the accomplishment of this requirement in their proposal.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in this SOO. The Contractor shall comply with the current TIA telecommunication installation and testing commercial standard and base installation standards. All equipment, supplies, and material provided shall be new and not refurbished.

2.1.11 Backboards

Newly installed backboards shall be AF-standard 0.75”-thick plywood, with two coats of white, fire-resistant paint. Backboards provided shall be void-free, interior grade A-C plywood 3/4 inch thick 4’ by 8’ feet. Backboards shall be fire rated by manufacturing process. Fire Stamp shall be clearly visible. Paint applied over fire retardant backboard shall be UL 723 fire retardant paint. Provide label including paint manufacturer, date painted, UL listing and name of installer. When painted, paint label and Fire Stamp shall be clearly visible.

2.1.12 Outside Plant Requirements

As indicated in this SOO and attached sketches the Contractor shall EFI&T the fiber optic cable and additional duct bank infrastructure required to provide connectivity to Dorms 714, 718 and 846 at Little Rock AFB.

2.1.12.1 Existing Maintenance Holes

The Contractor shall pump out water as required into the storm drain system IAW BCE and base environmental requirements. If necessary, the Contractor shall be responsible for removing mud, debris, etc. from maintenance holes/hand-holes to the extent necessary for the Contractor to perform work in the space. Mud and debris shall be disposed of IAW base requirements. If Contractor comes across a manhole with contaminated water, the Contractor shall coordinate with the environmental office in Base CE.

2.1.12.2 Measurements

Any distances provided in this SOO are approximations and should NOT be used for ordering materials or determining duct lengths.

2.1.12.3 Underground Utilities Markings

The Contractor shall coordinate with base agencies to ensure markings are placed over existing base infrastructure prior to digging or horizontal directional boring and shall take precautions to protect existing infrastructure. The Contractor is responsible for repair of any damage caused during installation when the infrastructure is clearly marked. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings and for ensuring AF Form 103 (Dig Permit) remains current.

2.1.12.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes

Intermediate fiber optic cable splices shall be minimized and consist of core alignment method fusion splices in a high quality polypropylene re-enterable splice closure. Only splice closures intended for underground applications shall be used in the underground system. The Contractor shall use standard re-enterable fiber splice closures. The closures shall have adequate strength to protect the splice and maintain cable shield electrical continuity in the below ground environment. The Government quality inspector shall have the opportunity to inspect the inside of the splice case before closure pressure testing and encapsulation is performed. A coil of 25 feet of cable shall be provided on each cable entering and leaving a splice case in a MH or HH.

2.1.12.5 Splice Connectors

All fiber splicing shall be performed in accordance with RUS Bulletin 1735F-401, Standards for Splicing Copper and Fiber Cable. The Core Alignment fusion splice method shall be used for fiber optic cable.

2.1.12.6 Labeling

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install and cables identified for re-use in accordance with TIA-606-C and as directed by the base communications organization.

2.1.12.6.1 New Ducts.

New ducts shall be permanently labeled on the wall of each building/maintenance hole indicating the connecting building/maintenance hole at the other end of the duct (for example, “To MH-43A”). The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.1.12.6.2 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) Marking.

Each FODP shall be stenciled/marked with black ink or paint or adhesive backed decals in letters and numbers. The cover of all new fiber optic distribution panels (FODPs) shall be labeled to conform to the system used by local maintenance personnel to identify FODPs that terminate fiber. If the FODP manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which the ports are counted, the Contractor shall provide designation labels/strips to identify the sequence in which the ports are counted. Each splice tray shall be marked to identify the fiber count contained in the splice tray. The marking shall identify the FODP by number (building number), cable number, and count.

Note: The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed As-Built-Drawings.

2.1.12.6.3 Cable Tags

All tags shall be permanently labeled, easily visible and corrosion resistant. Install cable tags in all maintenance holes/hand-holes, cable vaults, pull boxes and building entrance terminal locations. When cables pass through a maintenance hole, a tag shall be placed on the cable, approximately 2 feet from each duct entrance. Information on the cable tag shall identify cable by size, type, cable number and count. Tagging and labeling of new cables shall be IAW the following:

FO 988-718, 13-24+

FO 988-846, 25-36

Line One: A = Armored Sheath (otherwise leave blank) 36 = Fiber Count. L = Loose Tube Buffer or (T) Tight Tube Buffer. 8.3 = Single Mode. F = Filled core (otherwise leave blank).

Lines Two, three, and four: 988-714 = From-To Building numbers. 1-12 = Cable/strand Count.

2.1.12.7 Cable Terminations

Fiber optic cables shall be terminated on new fiber optic distribution panels using fusion spliced factory pigtails with LC connectors or fusion splice LC direct connectors. Distribution panels shall be designed for rack mounting in 19-in or 24-in (48 cm or 60 cm) racks as required. Panels shall be sized accordingly to cable and method of termination.

2.1.12.8 FOC Maintenance Loop

The Contractor shall install a minimum of a 50 feet fiber optic cable maintenance loop at the first MH from the building and in every third manhole. A coil of 25 feet of cable shall be provided on each cable entering and leaving a splice case in a MH or HH. The maintenance loop shall be properly labeled and securely supported by two cable hooks. Cable hooks are to be positioned so the highest one supports the underside of the top of the coil and the bottom hook supports the underside of the bottom of the coil.

2.1.12.9 New Maintenance Holes/Hand-holes

Maintenance holes installed under this Task Order shall have an American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) rating of H-20 or equivalent. Unless otherwise stated, HHs shall have a minimum interior dimension of 4’W x 5’L x 4’H. New maintenance holes shall be furnished with a 30” round lid. Maintenance holes/Hand holes shall be furnished with a lockable MH cover, cable rack hardware, pulling irons, a sump, water resistance gaskets, bonding ribbon, a grounding system and predrilled duct entry holes [sealed with knockouts configured for splayed entry in the end walls)] with duct terminators to accept 4-inch I.D. schedule 40 conduit.

It is understood that some Maintenance Holes are precast with bonding ribbons or some similar connection, to the maintenance hole rebar and therefore do not require a ground rod. This method of grounding in lieu of a ground rod is satisfactory just as long as the achieved impedance to ground is twenty five (25) ohms or less.

Prefabricated HHs are preferred. HHs shall be installed so that they are reasonably level on a gravel bed of 6 inches to allow drainage of water from the walls. The gravel bed should extend 8 inches to 12 inches beyond the outer edges of the MH/HH. MH/HH covers shall be labeled with 1/8” raised letters stating “COMMUNICATIONS. Maintenance holes shall be stenciled on the inside with a number designated to the contractor by 19 CS.

HHs shall be of concrete construction and meet the requirements of TIA -758B, paragraph 5.2.2. Polymer concrete (i.e., Quazite) construction is NOT authorized.

2.1.12.9.1 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports

Cable racks shall be installed in each existing maintenance hole as required. Splices shall not be supported by the cables that enter each end of the splice case. The splices shall be supported by cable hooks under the splice case. Telecommunications industry standard cable hooks of the appropriate length shall be provided to support cables and splices cases. The cable hooks shall be secured using cable rack locking clips. All cables shall be supported using racking clips, cable racks, and cable hooks.

2.1.12.9.2 Grounding

Grounding hardware such as corrosion resistant wire, bonding ribbon, clamps, ground rod, etc. necessary to properly bond/ground the cable in MHs/HHs shall be provided by the contractor. Reference most current version of TIA 607 at time of contract award. Maintenance holes shall be grounded in accordance with RUS 1751F-802 and NEC, Article 250. The resistance for OSP grounding shall be nominally 25 ohms.

2.1.12.10 Underground Conduit System

The Contractor shall be responsible for any required trenching and/or boring necessary to lay the duct system. Contractor is also responsible for backfilling ditch lines and compaction of fill materials with appropriate compaction tools. Provide a minimum of 12" cover of clean fill above the conduit. Backfill material shall be clean and free from all organic material, clay, marl or unstable materials, debris, lumps, or broken paving. No rocks or stones larger than 3 inches in diameter shall be allowed in backfill. Material for backfill may be material resulting from excavation, if it meets the above requirements. Directional drilling shall be used for major road crossings. Otherwise, crossing of paved surfaces may be performed by pavement cuts and resurfacing with appropriate matching road material. This does not prevent the Contractor from using directional drilling if it is more cost effective. Ducts will be appropriately protected when placed under paved surfaces.

2.1.12.10.1 Composition

The ducts shall be corrosion resistant and 2-inch or 4-inch inside diameter (I.D.) round or metric equivalent as called for in this SOO. The ducts shall be made of EPC-40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (Schedule 40) IAW NEMA TC-2; or EPC-80-PVC (Schedule 80) IAW NEMA TC-2; or high density polyethylene (HDPE) SIDR 11.5. Schedule 80 PVC shall be limited to risers, all above ground conduit and under the roadway/parking pavement. HDPE SIDR 11.5 shall be used when directional boring is used. The ducts shall be appropriately labeled indicating the composition material. Ducts shall have a sleeve or bell end type coupling and shall be watertight when assembled. In addition, the Contractor shall adhere to any additional Host Base/site specific requirements.

2.1.12.10.2 Installation

Installation of underground conduits/ducts shall be IAW RUS Bulletin 1751F-643 and RUS Bulletin 1753F-151. Ducts installed beneath roads, sidewalks, parking areas, other paved surfaces or areas to be paved, etc. shall be installed a minimum of 36" below grade. All ducts installed beneath any paved surfaces shall be installed by means of horizontal directional boring beneath the paved surface so as not to damage the existing pavement, unless not physically possible due to geographical or man-made obstructions. In MH with knockouts, ducts shall start at the bottom knockout, allowing for upward expansion in the MH. Do not terminate HDPE directly in a MH/HH but instead install 4-inch I.D. PVC stub out(s), a minimum of 5-10 feet out of the manhole and couple the HDPE to the PVC. All ducts not installed under roads, sidewalks, parking areas, or areas to be paved, etc. shall have a minimum of 36 inches ground cover, where possible. The Contractor shall provide other protective measures, concrete cap, etc., in those areas where the minimum ground cover cannot be achieved. Grading of ducts shall be accomplished IAW RUS Bulletin 1751F-643. Ensure the integrity of the orientation of the duct bank between Maintenance holes. Do not allow the ducts to twist or tangle between Maintenance holes.

2.1.12.10.3 Bends and Sealing

All bends between MHs shall be a minimum of ten times (10X) the diameter of the duct size (i.e, 4 inch duct = 40 inches) with the sum of bends in all directions not exceeding a total of 90 degrees where practical. Coordinate with 19 CS if runs have bends that total more than 90 degrees are required. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter a MH perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering. All ducts/inner-ducts entering MH shall be sealed. Universal duct plugs or removable putty sealants may be used. Upon completion of conduit sections, a rigid test mandrel ¼” (6.4mm) smaller than the inside diameter of the conduit shall be pulled through each duct to ensure proper alignment. In addition, all ducts shall be cleared of loose materials such as concrete, mud, dirt, stones, etc.

2.1.12.10.4 Utility Separation

When communications ducts cross either power duct or buried power cable, maintain a minimum separation of 3 inches of concrete or 12 inches of well-tamped earth between the two or 12 inches of well tamped earth when parallel; for pipes (e.g., gas, water, oil) maintain 6 inches when crossing or 12 inches when parallel.

2.1.12.10.5 Spacers and Tracer Wire

Along the length of the duct run, if the ducts are installed by trenching, spacers shall be placed at five (5) foot intervals. At least one duct, inner-duct or roll pipe shall have tracer wire or be otherwise locatable from the surface. Tracers shall be 14 American Wire Gauge (AWG) wire with thermoplastic insulated high heat resistant nylon jacketed (THHN) two part insulation jacket. All new tracer wire installed for this project needs to have a wire nut and label installed at all wire ends, and those wire ends secured but not connected to grounds. The tracer wire shall be exposed; free from the conduit and capped (insulated). The tracer shall be secured and routed to the maintenance hole or hand-hole neck to a point where maintenance personnel may access the wire without having to enter the maintenance hole/hand-hole, and tagged with a label so indicating it as a “Duct Tracer Wire to xxx – Do Not Remove (where xxx is the other end of the wire).” Tracer wires shall not be connected to any grounding system. Tracer wire shall be pulled back from building entrances until it is underground to prevent lightning damage. Tracer shall have 1-foot of slack protruding into the maintenance hole, tagged with to/from designators and fasten to Maintenance hole wall 3-inches below lid opening.

2.1.12.10.6 Warning Tape

Cable warning tape shall be buried one (1) foot below the surface and shall follow the duct/buried cable route. The tape shall be a minimum of three inches wide and orange in color with the appropriate warning message.

2.1.12.10.7 Entrance Conduits into Existing Maintenance Holes When new entrance conduits/ducts or sleeves are required, the Contractor shall core and install the necessary holes and install the ducts or sleeves, if knockout doesn’t exist. Contractor bored holes shall be fitted with duct terminators to accept 4-inch I.D, schedule 40 conduit. Penetration shall not be in such a location through the wall as to block use of existing ducts in the maintenance hole. New ducts will be a minimum of 18 inches from either the maintenance hole floor or ceiling, if practical. The minimum bending radius for entry conduit/ducts shall be no less than 10 times the inside diameter of the conduit. New ducts shall be swept down and installed in the lowest available duct positions within the lowest available duct window in the maintenance hole. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter the MH perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering and shall be installed flush with the interior wall of the MH/HH. Ducts and openings around ducts shall be sealed to prevent moisture from entering the maintenance holes.

2.1.12.10.8 Excavation/Building Penetrations

All wall penetrations, including inside buildings, shall be restored to meet the required base fire ratings.

2.1.12.10.9 Pull Tape

All newly installed ducts left vacant shall be provided with a pull tape with a waterproof, corrosion resistant, pre-lubricated flat woven polyester pull tape with sequential footage markings, (1250 lb. pulling strength) for future cable installations. The pull tape shall extend into the maintenance holes/hand-holes and be secured to a cable rack or pulling iron, etc.

2.1.13 Outside Plant Installation

This section describes the underground cables, flexible geotextile multiple cell fabric inner-duct, HH and conduit system installation requirements. The Contractor shall design and install Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure in accordance with TIA-758-B. Each cable installation shall be coordinated with 19th Communication Squadron so that the impact on the building users is properly coordinated. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion See Attachment 1, Project Sketches for reference and estimated distances of existing and proposed infrastructure requirements and cable routes. This is only a proposed solution. The Contractor is free to make any recommendations pertaining to the accomplishment of this requirement in their proposal.

The Contractor shall install underground outside plant infrastructure and fiber optic cables as described below.

2.1.13.1 Infrastructure Installation

Install the following new infrastructure. All new locations and distances are approximate.

2.1.13.1.1 Maintenance Hole Infrastructure

Install one (1) new 4’ x 5’ x 4’ hand-hole at the approximate location shown on the attached sketch 3.

Co-ordinate with 19 CS for final maintenance-hole placement and numbering scheme.

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2.1.13.1.2 Duct-bank Infrastructure

Install the following PVC Duct banks

Manhole

(New)

HH-43C

(New)

HH-43C

(New)

Building Entry. Stub up into weather tight enclosure mounted to the exterior wall and penetrate the building

2.1.13.1.3 Metallic Conduits

Install the following 2” emt conduits

Manhole

2.1.13.1.4 Geotextile Inner-duct (Max Cell)

Each new 3-cell shall have a separate thread color.

There are existing available geotextile inner-ducts for those runs not listed here.

Install the following 3” 3-cell Geotextile Inner-ducts

2.1.13.1.5 Fiber Optic Cable Installation

Coordinate with 21CS for final cable counts/labelling.

Install the Following Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable.

All fiber optic cables shall be terminated using LC fusion pigtails or LC fusion splice direct connectors.

Building 988

MH-43A

In building 988 Comm Room there are several vacant fiber chassis in the existing rack. Terminate the new 36 strand FOC in the topmost available chassis. Coordinate with 19CS for termination details.

Install the Following Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable.

All fiber optic cables shall be terminated using LC fusion pigtails or LC fusion splice direct connectors.

MH-43A

In MH-43A, fusion splice the 12 strand FOC to strands 1-12 of the 36 strand FOC installed from Building 988.

In building 714 mech room install a new 24” x 24” plywood backboard on the back wall. Mount a new 12 port fiber distribution panel. Terminate the new FOC on the new distribution panel. Coordinate with 19CS for termination details. (See Sketch 4)

MH-43A

In MH-43A, fusion splice the 12 strand FOC to strands 13-24 of the 36 strand FOC installed from Building 988.

In building 718 mech room mount a new 12 port fiber distribution panel on the existing backboard. Terminate the new FOC on the new distribution panel. Coordinate with 19CS for termination details. (See Sketch 5)

Install the Following Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable.

All fiber optic cables shall be terminated using LC fusion pigtails or LC fusion splice direct connectors.

MH-43A

In MH-43A, fusion splice the armored 12 strand FOC to strands 25-36 of the 36 strand FOC installed from Building 988.

In building 846 Comm closet mount a new 12 port fiber distribution panel on the existing backboard. Terminate the new FOC using LC fusion pigtails or fuse connect LC direct connectors. Coordinate with 19CS for termination details. (See Sketch 6)

2.1.14 Project Residue

All residues from this project shall be disposed of off base and in accordance with Federal, State, local and base environmental laws and regulations. All residue produced by horizontal directional boring operations (i.e., slurry) shall be disposed of off base on the same day the residue is produced, at an appropriate disposal facility at the contractor’s expense, IAW federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Under no circumstances will the contractor stage or store boring residue in slurry ponds or other containment areas on Little Rock AFB.

2.1.15 Site Restoration

The Contractor shall restore all disturbed grounds to the “as found” condition or better after installation. The Contractor shall comply with all base grounds restoration requirements. Common use areas shall be restored with sod.

2.1.16 Service Outages

The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled (i.e. cutting or disabling any in-service cables or equipment.), Contractor-caused, interruptions of communications capabilities that are properly identified. The Contractor shall coordinate planned outages with the site POC at least 10 calendar days in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

2.1.17 Identification/Marking

The Contractor shall clearly mark all Contractor-Furnished Property and Equipment (CFP/CFE) with their company's name. The Contractor shall place an easily read, very visible, sign (minimum 8.5" x 11") on large containers, construction equipment, or un-manned rental vehicles while on the Government installation indicating the company name and both the Contractor and Site POC's names and local telephone numbers.

2.1.18 Installation Schedules

The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule in MS Project Gantt Chart format (compatible with MS Project 2010) that denotes project activities to include time-phased start and completion dates for the project and any sub-projects.

2.1.19 Weekly Status Reports

The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Status Report and distribute to IPT members. The purpose of the report is to inform IPT members of project progress, problems being encountered, and other topics necessary/beneficial to ensure success and timely completion of the contract requirements.

2.1.20 Drawings

2.1.20.1 As-Built Drawings

The Contractor shall submit red line drawings showing the “as-built” configuration in format specified by base SCX project manager. The base communications squadron will provide baseline drawings. The Contractor shall provide As-Built Rack Elevation, Inside Cable Plant and Outside Cable Plant drawings.

2.1.20.2 Butterfly Drawings

The Contractor shall record and submit butterfly, cable path and building penetration drawing information for all new installations including butterfly drawings for all Maintenance Holes, hand-holes and pull-boxes that contain new or reused FOC. Drawings shall record the path and arrangement of new duct-banks, ducts, and inner-duct. Drawings shall be submitted in an easily read electronic format such as pdf. Scanned data sheets or legible sketches are acceptable.

2.1.20.3 Geospatial Deliverables

The Contractor shall collect and record geospatial data and provide as-built documentation (shape files) of all new installed MHDS components and new cable components (including metadata) compatible with the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) Visualization Component (CVC) drawing system. Data points shall be recorded at the center of each manhole/hand-hole lid and at intervals not to exceed 25 feet along cable routes. Sufficient data points shall be recorded to capture any change in direction along the route. Provide geospatial data via CD as Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Shape files. The government will review the shape files in CVC and transcribe the information to the CVC system. Shape files shall be delivered within 30 days of project completion.

2.1.21 Test and Acceptance/Installation Test Plan

The Contractor shall provide a test plan as to how the system shall be pre-tested, in-progress-tested and post-tested to demonstrate to the Government that the system is fully operational and meets or exceeds the specified requirements and that the system is fully ready to be placed into service. Draft Cut-over Test Plan shall be submitted NLT 10 calendar days after contract award. Government comments will be provided after review of the draft. A final plan will be submitted 30 calendar days before the actual cut-over date The Contractor shall test the system to demonstrate to the Government quality assurance evaluation of the system. These tests shall be accomplished prior to the system being placed into service.

2.1.22 Testing

The Contractor shall conduct on-site testing IAW OEM’s installation manuals, practices and the appropriate vendor’s test procedures. The Contractor shall furnish all test equipment and personnel required to conduct all required testing. During any testing phase, the Government reserves the right to perform any of the contractor performed inspections and tests to assure solutions conform to prescribed requirements. The Contractor shall provide on-site support during the acceptance testing. The Contractor shall participate with the Government in testing the complete communications system. When any system, subsystem, component or requirement test fails to meet the requirements of the test, Government acceptance and payment will be withheld until such time as the cause of the failure is corrected to the Government’s satisfaction. After appropriate corrective action has been taken, all tests including those previously completed, related to the failed test and the corrective action shall be repeated and successfully completed prior to Government acceptance.

2.1.22.1 In-progress Testing

2.1.22.1.1 Excavations

All excavations shall be inspected for compliance with applicable installation and safety directives, and installation plan procedures. After material is placed, the contractor shall inspect and document the installation prior to backfilling. In addition, the designated government representative shall be allowed to inspect the installation prior to backfilling.

2.1.22.1.2 Splices

All splices shall be tested for cable faults and splicing errors as they are completed. All cable faults and/or splicing errors detected shall be corrected after the completion of each splice point test and prior to sealing the closure. The contractor's QCM and the designated government representative shall inspect all splices prior to sealing the closure. If, for any reason, moisture contaminates a splice, all modules and/or connectors shall be replaced and the entire splice retested.

2.1.22.1.3 Fiber Optic Tests

All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested in accordance with TIA 526-7 A-(2015) Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant, or equivalent. As a minimum, the following tests shall be performed. Both Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and Optical Power Meter tests will be used for all end-to-end circuits. All fiber optic testing shall be performed in both directions, i.e. from A to Z and from Z to A.

2.1.22.1.3.1 Optical Attenuation

End to end attenuation tests shall be conducted on all fiber optic cable strands. Tests shall be accomplished to ensure the installed cable is within the specified parameters.

2.1.22.1.3.2 Distance

Test to determine the installed cable length between optical patch panels. All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested.

2.1.23 Acceptance/Installation Test Report

The Contractor shall provide an installation test report of the results of tests accomplished following the installation test plan. The Test Report(s) shall be provided to the Government no later than 10 calendar days after Government witness testing is completed.

2.1.24 Final Acceptance

The Contractor shall schedule a final project walk-through with the 502 CS. This should be scheduled 10 calendar days prior to acceptance.

2.1.25 Training Plan N/A

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Period of Performance The period of performance for the project shall be determined based on the proposed schedule and actual contract award date.

Place of Performance The place of performance is Little Rock AFB, Arkansas.

Hours of Operation The Contractor shall routinely work during normal duty hours of the site. However, mission requirements may necessitate work outside normal hours (nights and/or weekends), especially if existing service must be interrupted. Any site work requested by the Contractor to be performed outside of normal duty hours shall be coordinated with the 19CS/SCX Project Manager and approved by the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days in advance.

Holidays/Down Days The Contractor shall not perform under this contract on federal holidays or site-unique down-days unless expressly authorized by the CO and coordinated with the 19 CS/SCX Project Manager.

Base Support The Contractor shall identify any base support requirements (for example, laydown and storage areas) necessary to complete this project in their proposal. The contractor shall return all government furnished lay-down and storage areas to their original condition upon completion of the project.

4.0 APPENDICES

Appendix A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS The following list is not all-exclusive. The Contractor shall comply with applicable commercial code and standards AFI 91-203 – Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910-268 – Telecommunications NEMA TC 2- Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing and Conduit TIA-526-7 A- Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant TIA-568-E Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard TIA-569-E - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces TIA-570-D –Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard TIA-606-C Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure TIA-607-D Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications 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 RUS Bulletin 345-65 (PE-33) – Specification for Shield Bonding Connectors 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 FGDC-STD-007.3-1998 - Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards Part 3: National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy Unified Facilities Criteria 3-260-01

5.0 Attachment 1: Proposed Project Sketches

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