SOW-B5206-Draft.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) from Information Transfer Building (ITB) 5616 to Edge Building (EB) 5206

JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio TX

4/30/2024

Table of Contents Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………………..4

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Safety Requirements

2.1.3 Security Requirements

2.1.4 Environmental Compliance

2.1.5 Permits

2.1.6 Integrated Process Team (IPT)

2.1.7 Quality Assurance

2.1.8 Contractor Personnel

2.1.9 Warranty

2.1.10 Manuals and Practices

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 Grounding and Bonding

2.2.1.1 Bushings

2.2.2 Outside Plant Requirements

2.2.2.1 Existing Maintenance Holes

2.2.2.2 Measurements

2.2.2.3 Underground Utilities Markings

2.2.2.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes

2.2.2.4.1 Fiber Optic Splices

2.2.2.5 Splice Connectors

2.2.2.6 Labeling

2.2.2.7 FOC Maintenance Loop

2.2.3 New Outside Plant Installation

2.2.3.1 Infrastructure Installation

2.2.3.2 New Fiber Optic Cable Installation

2.2.4 Project Residue

2.2.5 Site Restoration/Debris Removal

2.2.6 Service Outages

2.2.7 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

2.2.8 Identification/Marking

2.2.9 Installation Schedules

2.2.10 Weekly Status Reports

2.2.11 Drawings

2.2.12 Test and Acceptance/Installation Test Plan

2.3 Acceptance/Installation Test Report

2.4 Final Acceptance

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Period of Performance

3.2 Place of Performance

3.3 Hours of Operation

3.4 Holidays/Down Days

3.5 Base Support

4.0 APPENDICES

Appendix A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS

Appendix B: LIST OF ACRONYMS

Appendix C: TABLE OF DELIVERABLES

1.0 SCOPE.

This SOW defines the requirement for the contractor to Engineer, Furnish, Install and Test (EFI&T) new Single Mode (SM) Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) from ITB5616 to EB5206 at JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio TX. Communications outside plant fiber and infrastructure upgrade to JBSA-Lackland is a critical initiative to support base mission systems. The current network between Information Transfer Buildings (ITB) and B5206 is an antique copper system that does not meet VOIP upgrade capabilities and is also insufficient to support expanding conversion of Base Alarm Systems, and Base Civil Engineering (BCE) Environmental Management Control Systems (EMCS). Available infrastructure capabilities are paramount for the 502 ABW and 502 CS being able to provide the "Premier Installation Support" that is expected by our Mission Partners.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 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 confined spaces on JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in AFMAN 91-203. All confined space operations must be coordinated with the Base Safety Office 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. Notification shall be provided to the 502 CS/SCXP Project Manager (PM) and the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the SOW. 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 day’s end, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the workplace. 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 workday. 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. The contractor shall co-ordinate with 502 CS/SCXP to ensure that any locking maintenance hole covers are put back in place at the end of each workday.

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 502 CS/SCXP PM NLT 21 calendar days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions. On work sites outside the base perimeter, coordinate any traffic disruptions with local authorities.

2.1.3 Security Requirements.

2.1.3.1 Security Clearances.

Stated work and associated products shall be performed at the UNCLASSIFIED level. However, some of this work may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees must be escorted at all times.

The Contractor must coordinate access to secure areas at least five (5) calendar days ahead of time. It is the Government’s responsibility to provide escorts.

2.1.3.2 Operational Security (OPSEC).

The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to protect detailed information pertaining to the EFI&T effort, to include appropriate marking of documents as “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” 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 CUI data either furnished by the government or produced by the contractor. The contractor’s OPSEC plan provided in the RFP shall be incorporated into the SOW in accordance with (IAW) CDRL A007.

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 JBSA-Lackland. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that their subcontractors (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 prior to any trenching, horizontal directional boring, or modifications to a facility, maintenance hole (MH) or hand-hole (HH). For example:

• Digging permit. The AF Form 103 shall be submitted through BCE 14 calendar days in advance of digging activities. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings and for ensuring AF Form 103 remains current.

• Confined space entry permit. The 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.

• The Contractor shall trench, excavate, mark, and barricade open trenches IAW OSHA Standards.

All utility markings, flags, etc. shall be maintained by the contractor after the responsible government work center/shop identifies/locates the existing utility/infrastructure. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the AF Form 103 remains current. The contractor shall take precautions to protect existing utility/infrastructure. If existing utility/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/infrastructure 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 Government Project Manager, and other base personnel as required the Contractor shall provide an agenda NLT 1 working day prior to the scheduled meetings. The Contractor shall provide 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 (CDRL A004).

2.1.7 Quality Control Plan.

The Contractor shall provide Quality Control Plan 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 to the Govt Project Manager indicating progress/status and listing any deficiencies/discrepancies found and actions to correct them (CDRL A003).

2.1.8 Contractor Personnel.

2.1.8.1 Project Management.

The Contractor shall provide the name and number of the Project Manager (PM) and alternate(s) responsible for contract performance and continuity no later than 5 business days after award (CDRL A00?). 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 and provide the name and number of Contractor's on-site team leader and alternate(s) as the Site POC no later than 5 business days after contract award. The Site POC or alternate(s) shall 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 and shall be on site to coordinate permits, clearances, and receive shipments/material related to the task order.

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.

2.1.9 Warranty.

The Contractor shall provide a one-year installation warranty. 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.

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall EFI&T the followings:

• 12SM FOC from ITB5616 to EBN5206.

• Terminate the new FOCs at ITB5615 and EB5206 by using fiber cassette and LC type connectors.

• Install new fabric innerducts required to install the new FOC.

• The contractor shall test and provide the test result 502 CS/SCXP at the completion of the project.

• The contractor shall perform any additional work listed on this SOW.

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 SOW. The Contractor shall comply with the current TIA telecommunication installation and testing commercial standard and base installation standards. All equipment, supplies, and materials provided shall be new and not refurbished.

2.2.1 Excavation/Building Penetrations.

All excavations shall be inspected for compliance with applicable installation and safety directives. After material is placed, the contractor shall inspect and document the installation. The contractor will notify the 502 CS Project Manager, NLT 3 duty days, prior to backfilling to allow the 502 CS Quality Assurance (QA) to inspect the installation for approval. All QA discrepancies noted must be corrected prior to the contractor backfilling.

2.2.2 Soil Testing

All excavated soil must be reused on site or removed from the installation at the completion of the project. No permanent stockpiling of soil is authorized. Based on characterization, soil must be transported to a disposal location approved by 802 CES/CRIE. Prior to soil removal contractor shall perform the following test methods and analytical parameters for every 200 cubic yards of soil that is to be removed from JBSA:

a) RCRA 11 metals (method 3W 7000 series, Totals analysis and, TCLP extraction)

b) Organochlorine Pesticides/Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) (method SW 8080, total analysis and, TCLP extraction)

c) Semi-volatile organic Compounds (SVOCs) (method SW 8270, TCLP extraction)

d) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (method SW 8260TCLP extraction). Non-halogenated

Organics (SW 8015, TCLP extraction)

e) Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) (TX method 1005)

Contractor shall submit all analytical results to 802 CES/CEIE for review (deliverable) prior to removal of soil from area specific location. The contractor shall request and receive an approved digging permit prior to trenching and/or boring.

2.2.3 Soil Removal

Once the soil has been tested but prior to removal, the contractor must:

1. Submit to the Government Lab results for signature approval from the Hazardous Waste Program Manager

2. Submit signed Profile and Lab Results to Landfill for approval Hazardous Waste Program Manager

3. Once approved by Landfill pick up manifest and send to the Government for Hazardous Waste Program Manager Signature

4. Manage the waste.

5. Ensure that Hazardous Waste Program Manager receive the final Landfill signed copy.

2.2.3 Grounding and Bonding.

All new and existing racks/cabinets housing equipment for this project, as well as all ladder rack/and cable tray shall be bonded and grounded to the Equipotential Ground Plane IAW TIA-607-B. All Equipment racks and cabinet rails shall be Telecommunications style rails that are unpainted and have drilled and tapped mounting holes IAW DISN Implementation Standards, Ch. 2.7.20 to 2.7.26.

Equipment cabinets shall be capable of containing any standard equipment shelves for communications equipment per the current revision of EIA/ECA-310. The Contractor shall test any new or extended ground at the cabinet/rack and at the new grounding/bonding points. The government reserves the right to test and validate newly installed grounds to ensure they meet compliance.

2.2.3.1 Bushings

All penetrations into the rack/cabinet must be reamed, filed, and have an installed bushing or grommet material. No exposed metal edges shall come in contact with telecommunication cabling.

2.2.4 Outside Plant Requirements.

2.2.4.1 Existing Maintenance Holes.

The Contractor shall be responsible for pumping out maintenance holes/handholes. Water from maintenance holes/handholes shall be pumped into the storm drain system unless it is not available; then it may be pumped out onto the surrounding ground, if there is no impact to roads, driveways, or vehicle traffic. Mud and debris shall be disposed of IAW base requirements. If Contractor comes across a maintenance hole with contaminated water, the Contractor shall coordinate with the environmental office in BCE.

2.2.4.2 Measurements.

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

2.2.4.3 Underground Utilities Markings.

The Contractor shall coordinate with base agencies (CES) 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 the AF Form 103 (Dig Permit) remains current.

2.2.4.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes.

2.2.2.4.1 Fiber Optic Splices.

Intermediate cable splices shall be minimized and consist of fusion splices in a high quality re-enterable splice case. 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. Contractor shall notify the 502 CS with 72 hours prior to closing splice case. A coil of 50 feet of cable shall be provided on each cable entering and leaving a splice case in a MH or HH.

2.2.4.5 Splice Connectors.

All 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 all splicing and terminations of fiber optic cable.

2.2.4.6 Labeling.

The Contractor shall label all equipment and cables they install, and cables identified for re-use in accordance with TIA-606-B and as directed by 502 CS/SCXP.

2.2.4.6.1 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, put a tag 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:

• Fiber Optic Tags:

12L.8.3F (ITN Bldg. 5616) - (EB 5206),1-12

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: 241-100 = From-To Building numbers. 1-12 = Cable/strand Count.

2.2.4.6.2 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 no handwritten labels will be accepted. The cover of all new fiber optic distributions (FODPs) shall be labeled to conform to the system used by local maintenance personnel to identify FODPs that terminate fiber. If the manufacturer has not identified the sequence in which ports on FODPs (pigtail modules) are counted, the Contractor shall provide designation labels/strips to identify the sequence in which they 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.

2.2.4.6.3 New Ducts.

Numbers and sizes (4” duct typical) of ducts shall be installed as indicated. Duct lines shall be laid with a minimum slope of 4” per 100’. Depending on the contour of the finished grade, the high-point may be at a terminal, a maintenance hole, a handhole, pull box, or between maintenance holes, pull boxes or handholes. Ducts shall be provided with end-bells whenever duct lines terminate in maintenance holes, pull boxes or hand holes. Conduit penetrations will be core-drilled or MH/HHs will have pre-terminated knock outs. New ducts shall come out straight 10 feet continuously from the maintenance hole before any bend or HDPE transition unless approved by 502 CS/SCOW. When Electrical and Communications ducts cross each other, every effort will be made to cross at right angles while maintaining a minimum separation of 3” of concrete or 12” of earth between the Electrical and Communications ducts. Duct line markers shall be provided as indicated at the ends of long duct line stub-outs or for other ducts whose locations are indeterminate because of duct curvature or terminations at completely below-grade structures. In lieu of markers, a cable warning tape shall be used. The cable warning tape shall be a minimum of 3” wide, orange in color, and suitable for buried applications. The warning tape shall be continuously imprinted with the words “WARNING - COMMUNICATIONS CABLE BELOW” at no more than 48” intervals and shall be placed approximately 12” below finished grade levels of such lines to permit easy location of the duct line. Tape shall be manufactured with integral wires, foil backing, or other means of enabling detection by a metal detector or underground cable detector typically used in the OSP industry when tape is buried up to 36 inches (3 feet) deep. The materials in the warning tape shall be chemically inert and will not degrade when exposed to acids, alkalis, and other destructive substances found in soil. A ¼” nylon pull rope shall be installed in all empty duct runs. Detection wire shall be insulated, single strand, solid copper with a minimum of 12 AWG coated with a minimum 30mm PE jacket designed specifically for buried use.

2.2.4.6.4 Fiber Optic Terminations.

Newly installed fiber optic cables shall be terminated on new fiber optic distribution panels using fusion spliced pigtails with LC (per UFC 3-580-01) connectors or LC fusion splice direct connectors (as directed by 502 CS/SCXP). Distribution panels shall be designed for rack mounting in 19-in (48 cm) racks or wall mounted as required. Panels shall be sized accordingly to cable and method of termination.

Note: Recommend using LC type connector and “Cassette Type Terminate Block”. Recommend using Slimline (or equivalent) Fiber Patch Panel/Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) for new FOC termination.

2.2.4.6.5 Grounding and Bonding.

In the Equipment room/Mechanical room or at the location where the cable is to be terminated, there is either a telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) or a telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB). If a grounding busbar doesn’t exist in the equipment room/mechanical room or at the location where the cable is to be terminated, then the Contractor shall provide it and bond it to the electrical service equipment (power) ground. The grounding conductor shall be tagged with a nonmetallic tag as close as practicable to the point of termination in a readable position. The information on the tag shall contain the following information “If this connector or wire is loose or must be removed, please call Base Communications Office” or some similar wording. Although it is not anticipated that any splicing will be required in a Maintenance hole, should there be some practical reason that a splice be made, the cable shield (armor) shall be bonded and continuous throughout the cable length. In addition, the splice case shall be bonded to the Maintenance hole bonding ribbon, if it exists. 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 TIA 607.

2.2.4.7 FOC Maintenance Loop.

The Contractor shall install a minimum of a 50-foot fiber optic cable maintenance loop at the first MH from the building (if possible), at each splice point MH location and at every third maintenance hole (or as directed by 502 CS/SCXP). 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. The maintenance loop shall have a cable tag. All tags shall be permanently labeled, easily visible and corrosion resistant.

Install cable tags in all MHs and PET locations When cables pass through a MH put a tag 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. The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.2.4.7.1 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports.

Cable racks shall be installed in maintenance holes and hand holes as required - this includes new and existing MHs/HHs. 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 splice 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. All wall penetrations, including inside buildings, shall be restored to meet the required base fire ratings.

2.2.5 New Outside Plant Installation.

This section describes the underground maintenance hole/conduit system, flexible geotextile multiple cell fabric inner-duct and copper and fiber optic cable installation requirements. The Contractor shall design and install “Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure” in accordance with TIA-758-B.

Each cable installation shall be coordinated with 502 CS/SCXP so that the impact on the building users is properly coordinated. The sequence of installation is at the Contractor’s discretion.

See Project Sketches below for reference and estimated distances of existing and proposed infrastructure and cables 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 as described below.

2.2.5.1 Infrastructure Installation.

The contractor shall install the following new infrastructure. All new locations and distances are approximate. (See Project Sketches for additional information).

2.2.5.1.1 New Geotextile Inner duct (or Innerduct).

The contractor shall EF&I new 3, 3-Cell (3-3’’ x 3, total of nine) geotextile fabric innerduct (equivalent to Maxcell) as shown at the following table. Each new cell shall have a separate thread color and one shall be detectable. Distances are approximate and shown in feet.

FROM: TO: DISTANCE:

EBN 5206 LMH-051 152 FT.

LMH-051 LMH-052 414 FT.

LMH-052 LMH-054 540 FT.

LMH-054 LMH-054A 351 FT.

LMH-054A ITN 5616 Comm Room 182 FT.

End of 12-strand FOC TOTAL 1,639 FT.

2.2.5.2 New Fiber Optic Cable Installation.

The Contractor shall install single mode (SM), loose buffer tube, water blocked, outside plant (OSP) cable suitable for underground applications. The intent is to install the cable in one continuous length, to the extent that it is practical. The cable shall meet RUS 7 CFR 1755.900 criteria; shall comply with industry standards with regard to manufacturers’ cable marking, jacket, rip cords, water blocking, fiber color coding, jacketing materials, etc. In addition, the fibers shall comply with industry standards with regard to mode field diameter, core cladding concentricity, attenuation, and dispersion characteristics at 1310 nm and 1550nm.

All fiber optic cables shall be installed in new or existing fabric geotextile innerduct. Distances are approximate and shown in feet.

2.2.5.2.1 ITN 5616 to EBN 5206:

EF&I a new 12 Strands (St) Single Mode (SM) FOC from ITN 5616 to LMH-054A; via LMH-054, LMH-0B, LMH-052, LMH-051 to EBN5206. The total distance is approximately 1639 feet.

2.2.5.2.2 Test the new FOC from EB 5206 to EBN 5616.

Note: Verify with 502 CS/SCXP for the termination method and final FODP placement location at each building.

2.2.6 Project Residue.

All residue 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 JBSA-Lackland.

2.2.7 Site Restoration/Debris Removal.

The Contractor shall restore all disturbed grounds to the “as found” condition or better after installation. The Contractor shall comply with all base ground’s restoration requirements. Common use areas shall be restored with sod. Restoration at each location shall be subject to final inspection and approval by BCE IAW guidelines set forth by the BCE.

The Contractor shall be responsible for grounds restoration to include, backfilling, soil compacting, reseeding, re-sodding or any other necessary material and services required to restore ground conditions to the original condition IAW with guidelines set forth by the BCE. The Contractor shall perform follow-up grounds restoration, if that location is not up to its original condition due to surface settling or lack of turf germination or seeding.

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoration of asphalt, concrete, brick, paving stone, etc. at locations, which were damaged due to activities by the Contractor. Any asphalt, concrete, street, curb, or sidewalk replacement shall be IAW with guidelines set forth by the BCE. At a minimum, the restoration shall be restored to match existing strength, color (to the extent practical) and type of material. The Contractor shall perform follow-up restoration if that location is not up to its original condition due to surface settling.

2.2.8 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 30 calendar days in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

2.2.9 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

If required by BCE, the Contractor shall obtain approvals for NPDES at State and/or Federal level [in some locations this may be called the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]. The storm water/environmental plan is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. 502 CEG/CEV will review and advise to ensure minimum standards and storm water controls/BMPs are in place to ensure compliance;

this is a compulsory item in the sow and contract. The Contractor shall implement storm water controls/BMPs to ensure sediment, as a result of storm water runoff, does not enter storm drainage channels and/or inlets.

The Contractor shall conduct an initial meeting within 10 days of the Contractor site survey with the base environmental office to identify NPDES preparations and/or the storm water/environmental plan.

The Contractor shall review the NPDES requirements applicable to the base; develop a plan to comply with the NPDES; obtain approval of the NPDES plan from all appropriate government agencies; and comply with any other applicable state requirements for construction.

2.2.10 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.

2.2.11 Installation Schedules.

The Contractor shall provide a complete milestone schedule that denotes project activities to include time-phased start and completion dates for the project and sub-projects associated with the installation of the components and system. The installation schedule will be a Technical Factor the contractor must submit with the proposal for government review and acceptance. (CDRL A002).

2.2.12 Weekly Status Reports.

The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Status Report and distribute to the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the System Engineer(s), the Government Project Manager, and other base personnel as required. 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 (CDRL A003).

2.2.13 Drawings.

2.2.13.1 As-Built Drawings.

502 CS/SCXP shall supply existing system drawings, and the Contractor shall provide updated drawings in Visio for building and rack elevation: Visio and pdf for OSP. These drawings shall depict the entire pathway and details of the installation, including but not limited to labeling, cables, innerducts and maintenance holes/handholes, conduits, maintenance loops, distances, bores, trenches, building entrances. Detailed butterfly drawings will also be required. If the existing cable diagram or butterfly drawings are not available, the contractor shall create the missing cable diagram/ butterfly drawings to include all the components used in this project. The Contractor shall record/deliver geospatial data of new outside plant distribution system within 5 calendar days of completion. (CDRL A004).

2.2.13.2 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 and pull boxes that contain new or reused FOC. Drawings shall record the path and arrangement of new and reused fiber optic cables, splices, and the arrangement duct banks, ducts, inner-duct and shall show maintenance hole orientation with respect to geodetic north. Drawings shall be submitted in an easily read electronic format such as pdf. Scanned data sheets or legible sketches are acceptable.

2.2.13.3 Geospatial Deliverables.

The Contractor shall collect and record geospatial data and provide as-built documentation (shape files) of all new installed maintenance hole/duct system 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 maintenance hole/handhole 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. All GPS coordinates shall have +/- 3 feet accuracy for all readings. The government will review the shape files and transcribe the information to the CVC system. Provide geospatial data via CD as Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Shape files. Shape files shall be delivered within 30 days of project completion.

2.2.14 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. 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. (CDRL A000?) 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 representative 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. These tests shall be accomplished prior to the system being placed into service.

2.2.14.1 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.

2.2.14.2 Fiber Optic Tests.

All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be tested in accordance with TIA 526-7, 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. OTDR will have “launch cable” at both ends of cable.

Between FODPs, bi-directional testing at 1310 nm and 1550 nm is required. For incomplete circuits that end in Maintenance Holes, only one-way OTDR testing is required.

2.2.14.1.1.1 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.

2.2.14.1.1.2 Distance.

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

2.3 Acceptance/Installation Test Report.

The Contractor shall provide an installation test report of the results of the testing accomplished under the installation test plan NLT 10 business days after Government Witness Testing is complete (CDRL A006).

2.4 Final Acceptance.

The Contractor shall schedule a final project walk-through with the 502 CS/PM. This should be scheduled 5 calendar days prior to acceptance.

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.

3.1 Period of Performance.

3.2 The period of performance shall not exceed 60 days (2 months) from start of installation.

The Contractor shall be allotted sufficient and reasonable time to obtain materials during supply- chain shortages. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any materials deliveries estimated to be more than 30 days, without exception. The time stated for completion includes final cleanup of the premises testing and approval of testing, and submission of all required deliverable per SOW.

3.3 Place of Performance.

The place of performance is JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX.

3.4 Hours of Operation.

The Contractor shall routinely work during normal duty hours of the site 0700-1700 HRS. 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 502 CS/SCXP and approved by the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days in advance.

3.5 Holidays/Down Days.

The Contractor shall not perform work under this contract on federal holidays or site-unique down-days unless expressly authorized by the CO and coordinated with 502 CS/SCXP.

3.6 Base Support.

The Contractor shall identify and request any base support requirements at least 30 days prior (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 Labor Standards

4.1 Construction Labor Standards

The applicable Davis Bacon Act wage determination applies to the following sections of this SOW:

2.3.2.2.2 Duct Bank Infrastructure

2.3.4.2.2 Duct Bank Infrastructure

4.2 Service Labor Standard

The applicable Service Contract Act wage determination applies for the remainder of this SOW.

4.0 APPENDICES.

Appendix A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The following list is not all-exclusive. The Contractor shall comply with applicable commercial code and standards:

502nd CS Cabling Standard.

AFMAN 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-606-B Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure TIA-568-C Commercial Building Telecommunications (568C.1, 568C.2, 568C.3) Cabling Standard TIA-607-B Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications TIA-526-7- Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant TIA-569-C - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces TIA-570-B –Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard TIA-758 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 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-260-01 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-580-01 FGDC-STD-007.3-1998 - Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards Part 3: National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy

Appendix B: LIST OF ACRONYMS

Acronym/Abbreviation Definition AASHTO American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Officials AFM Airfield Management (BaseOPS) Approx. Approximately ATC Air Traffic Control Tower ATCALS Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems BCE Base Civil Engineering CDRL Contract Deliverable CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment CFP Contractor Furnished Property CIP Common Installation Picture CIPS Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System CMA Controlled Movement Area CMHDS Communications Maintenance Hole Duct System CO Contracting Officer Comm. Communications CS Communications Squadron CSI-B Cyberspace Integrator-Base CVC CIPS Visualization Component ECMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting Application EFI&T Engineer, Furnish, Install and Test FOC Fiber Optic Cable FODP Fiber Optic Distribution Panels CUI Controlled Unclassified Information FY Fiscal Year HDPE High Density Polyethylene HH Hand Hole IAW In Accordance With ID Inside Diameter ILS Instrument Landing System IPT Integrated Process Team LMR Land Mobile Radio

MH Maintenance Hole MHDS Maintenance Hole Duct System NLT No Later Than NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OPSEC Operational Security OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration OSP Outside Plant OSS Operations Support Squadron OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer PDF Portable Document Format PM Project Manager POC Point of Contact PC Prime Contractor PSI Pounds per Square Inch PVC Polyvinyl Chloride QAE Quality Assurance Evaluator QCM Quality Control Manager Qty Quantity RUS Rural Utilities Service Bulletin SCOW Cable

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SE System Engineer SM Single Mode Sub Sub-Contractor SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan TIA Telecommunications Industry Association TMGB Telecommunication Main Ground Busbar TRD Technical Requirements Document

Appendix C: TABLE OF DELIVERABLES

All deliverables are subject to Government acceptance and approval. They shall meet professional standards and the requirements set forth in this Task Order. All deliverables shall be produced using recommended software tools/versions as accepted by the Government.

CDRL Data Item Title SOW Reference Deliverable Date A001 As Built DI-DRPR-80151A/T A002 Work Schedule DI-MISC-81382/T A003 Status Report DI-MGMT-80368A A004 Meeting Minutes DI-ADMIN-81505/T A005 Test Plan DI-NDTI-80566A A006 Test Report DI-QCIC-80512 A007 OPSEC Plan DI-MGMT-80934B

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.