SOW-FOC to Flightline and Weather Related (Wx) Equipment - Corrected Table.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

New Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) to Fightline and Weather Related (Wx) Equipment

Luke AFB AZ

5-May 2026

Prepared By

56 CS/SCXP

7320 N Homer Drive Luke AFB AZ 85309

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

1.0 SCOPE 6

2.0 REQUIREMENTS 6

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6

2.1.1 Safety Requirements 6

2.1.2 Site Coordination 6

2.1.2.1 Confined Space 6

2.1.2.2 Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation 6

2.1.2.3 Work Area(s) 6

2.1.2.4 Traffic Control 7

2.1.2.5 Airfield Driving 7

2.1.3 Security Requirements 7

2.1.3.1 Security Clearances 7

2.1.3.2 Operational Security (OPSEC) 7

2.1.4 Environmental Compliance 7

2.1.5 Permits 8

2.1.6 Integrated Process Team (IPT) 8

2.1.7 Quality Assurance 8

2.1.8 Contractor Personnel 8

2.1.8.1 Project Management 8

2.1.8.2 Site Point of Contact (POC) 9

2.1.8.3 Personnel Requirements 9

2.1.8.4 Minimum Contractor Qualifications 9

2.1.9 Warranty 9

2.1.10 Manuals and Practices 9

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 9

2.2.1 Backboards 10

2.2.2 Equipment Cabinets 10

2.2.2.1 Grounding and Bonding 10

2.2.2.2 Bushings 10

2.2.3 Outside Plant Requirements 10

2.2.3.1 Existing Maintenance Holes 10

2.2.3.2 Measurements 10

2.2.3.3 Underground Utilities Markings 10

2.2.3.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes 11

2.2.3.4.1 Fiber Optic Splices 11

2.2.3.5 Splice Connectors 11

2.2.3.6 Labeling 11

2.2.3.6.1 Cable Tags 11

2.2.3.6.2 Fiber Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) Marking 11

2.2.3.6.3 New Ducts 12

2.2.3.7 Cable Terminations 12

2.2.3.7.1 Fiber Optic Terminations 12

2.2.3.7.2 Grounding and Bonding 12

2.2.3.8 FOC Maintenance Loop 12

2.2.3.9 New Maintenance Holes/Hand-holes 12

2.2.3.9.1 Cable Racks and Cable Rack Supports 13

2.2.3.10 Underground Conduit System 13

2.2.3.10.1 Composition 13

2.2.3.10.2 Installation 13

2.2.3.10.3 Bends and Sealing 14

2.2.3.10.4 Utility Separation 14

2.2.3.10.5 Spacers and Tracer Wire 14

2.2.3.10.6 Warning Tape 14

2.2.3.10.7 Entrance Conduits into Existing Maintenance Holes 14

2.2.3.10.8 Pull Boxes/NEMA 4 Enclosures 15

2.2.3.10.9 Excavation/Building Penetrations 15

2.2.3.10.10 Conduit Protection 15

2.2.3.10.11 Pull Tape 15

2.2.4 New Outside Plant Installation 15

2.2.4.1 Infrastructure Installation 16

2.2.4.1.1 New Manholes (MH)/Hand-Holes (HH) 16

2.2.4.1.2 New Duct Bank Infrastructure and Geotextile Fabric Innerduct Installation

2.2.4.1.3 New Geotextile Fabric Innerduct (a.k.a. Maxcell/MC) In Existing Conduit

2.2.4.1.4 New Network (NW) Cabinet Installation 17

2.2.4.1.5 New Back-Board (BB) Installation 17

2.2.4.2 New Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) Installation 17

2.2.5 Project Residue 20

2.2.6 Site Restoration 20

2.2.7 Service Outages 21

2.2.8 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 21

2.2.9 Identification Marking 21

2.2.10 Installation Schedules 21

2.2.11 Status Reports 21

2.2.12 Drawings 21

2.2.12.1 As-Built Drawings 21

2.2.12.2 Butterfly Drawings 22

2.2.12.3 Geospatial Deliverables 22

2.2.13 Test and Acceptance/Installation Test Plan 22

2.2.13.1 Testing 22

2.2.13.1.1 Fiber Optic Tests 23

2.2.13.1.1.1 Optical Attenuation 23

2.2.13.1.1.2 Distance 23

2.3 Acceptance/Installation Test Report 23

2.4 Final Acceptance 23

2.5 Deliverable Summary 23

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 23

3.1 Period of Performance 23

3.2 Place of Performance 23

3.3 Hours of Operation 23

3.4 Holidays/Down Days 24

3.5 Base Support 24

4.0 APPENDICES 25

4.1 Appendix A: APPLICABLE STANDARDS 25

5.0 PROJECT SKETCHES 26

6.0 Examples of deliverables 47

TABLE A 51

TABLE B 61

1.0 SCOPE

This SOW defines the requirement for the Contractor to Engineer, Furnish, Install and Test (EFI&T) new 12-Strand (St), Single Mode (SM) Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) from Radar Approach Control (RAPCON, B979) to Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT, B998), Base Operation (Ops)B453), Command Post (CP, B11), Localizer (B1375), Glide Slope (GS, B1056), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN, B1049), Ground Antenna Transmit and Receive (GATR, B1040), Glide Slope (B1081 and Localizer (B1059). Also, 12-St SM FOC from Base Ops (B453) to Primary and Secondary Automatic Meteorological Station (FMQ-19s).

The work will be performed at Luke AFB AZ by using new and existing Manhole/Handhole Duct System. Some portion of the cable route/path will be Direct Buried.

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. All equipment, supplies, or materials provided shall be new and not refurbished. No equipment, supplies, or material will be provided by the government.

All materials used in this SOW must be rust-proof and corrosion-resistant, due to the nature of the environment.

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 spaces on Luke AFB AZ 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 starting 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 56CS/SCXP Project Manager 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 investigate 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 if they are organized/stored in a manner that does not cause a safety hazard. The contractor shall co-ordinate with the 56CS/SCXP to ensure that any locking manhole covers are put back in place at the end of each workday.

Work performed in the flight line area, under no circumstances shall any equipment or materials be left unattended within the designated Luke AFB AZ Controlled Movement Area (CMA). The Contractor’s designated on-site project manager shall always maintain two-way radio contact with the Luke AFB AZ Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower during construction work within the CMA. Two-way radios/LMRs will be provided by the government.

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 56CS/SCXP PM NLT 10 calendar days in advance to inform base Security Forces and Emergency Services personnel of the planned disruptions.

2.1.2.5 Airfield Driving.

Any person operating a motor vehicle inside the airfield fence on Luke AFB AZ shall coordinate with airfield management to obtain the required training/certifications IAW local procedures.

2.1.3 Security Requirements.

The Contractor shall process and provide a Site Visit Request Letter to 56CS/SCXP within 5 calendar days after contract award. This letter shall identify the names (as shown on the driver’s license), driver’s license numbers and state of issue, social security numbers and birth date of the personnel who will be performing work under this SOW. 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 may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees must be always escorted. 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)to comply with DoDI 5200.48.

Network infrastructure drawings (MHDS, MH/HH locations, fiber paths, etc.) are on the 56 CS/SCXP Critical Information List and must be protected. The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to protect detailed information pertaining to the EFI&T effort, to ensure 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 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 Luke AFB AZ. 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, 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.

• 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. This form only applies when building requires modification (like installing pull box).

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

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 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 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 (CDRL A003).

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 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 contract.

2.1.8.4 Minimum Contractor Qualifications.

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

2.1.9 Warranty

The Contractor shall provide a warranty that shall be, at a minimum, IAW the Luke AFB 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.

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

The contractor EFI&T the following task:

• Two (2) new Handholes (HH).

• Approximately 600 feet of new conduit.

• Approximately 2000 feet Geo-textile fabric (MaxCell or Equivalent) type innerducts.

• Approximately following new FOC.

100 feet of new 144-Strands (St) FOC.

2500 feet of new 96-St SM FOC.

4,500 feet of new 48-St SM FOC.

2,600 feet of new 36-St SM FOC.

10,000 feet of new 24-St SM FOC.

30,000 feet of new 12-St SM FOC.

Note: The new FOC will be installed inside new and existing Innerducts/Geotextile Fabric Innerducts (AKA Maxcell (MC)) and some portion of new FOC will be direct buried.

• One new full-size Network (NW) cabinet with associated power and grounding in RAPCON (B979).

• Install fifteen (15) new Fiber Optic Distribution Panels (FODPs).

• Terminate the new cable at the new FODPs at each building.

• Test the new FOC from RAPCON (B979) to each EBs and from Base Ops (B453) to FMQ- 19s.

• See Sketch-1 and 2 for additional information.

2.2.1 Backboards.

Newly installed backboards shall be AF-standard 0.75” (at least)-thick plywood, with two coats of white, fire-resistant paint.

2.2.2 Equipment Cabinets.

All new equipment cabinets shall be lockable and compatible with existing lockable cabinets. Coordinate with the 56CS/SCXP to ensure a common lock/key in all cabinets matching existing locks/keys. Equipment cabinets shall have sufficient ventilation, cable pathway access, and space to allow for maintenance and operation of the equipment.

Consideration must be given to wall-mounted cabinets to ensure the long-term ability of the cabinet to be mounted, to stay attached to the wall and for the required clearances to service all cabling and equipment installed with the cabinet. Rail settings within cabinets must be secured, be in a level condition and be positioned so all installed hardware and cables interfacing the hardware do not obstruct the closing of doors when door is in its final position. Existing/previously installed cabinets shall be re-used to the maximum extent possible.

2.2.2.1 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.

2.2.2.2 Bushings.

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

2.2.3 Outside Plant Requirements.

2.2.3.1 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 manhole with contaminated water, the Contractor shall coordinate with the environmental office in Base CE.

2.2.3.2 Measurements.

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

2.2.3.3 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.

2.2.3.4 Closures for Cable Splicing in Maintenance Holes.

2.2.3.4.1 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.

A coil of 25 feet of cable shall be provided on each cable entering and leaving a splice case in a MH or HH.

2.2.3.5 Splice Connectors.

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

2.2.3.6 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 the 56CS/SCXP.

2.2.3.6.1 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:

A36L8.3F

FO B1365-910, 1-36

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 and three: 1365-910 = From-To Building numbers. 1-36 = Cable/strand Count.

2.2.3.6.2 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 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.

FODP-B910

FO B910-B1365, 1-36

2.2.3.6.3 New Ducts.

New ducts shall be permanently labeled on the wall of each building/Maintenance Hole (MH)/Handhole (HH) indicating the connecting building/Maintenance hole/Handhole at the other end of the duct (for example, “To MH-306H”). The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.2.3.7 Cable Terminations.

2.2.3.7.1 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. Distribution panels shall be designed for rack mounting in 19-in (48 cm) racks or wall mounted as required. Panels shall be sized according to cable and method of termination.

2.2.3.7.2 Grounding and Bonding.

In the Equipment room/Mechanical room in which 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, 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.

2.2.3.8 FOC Maintenance Loop.

The Contractor shall install a minimum of a 25-foot fiber optic cable maintenance loop at the first MH from the building, at each splice point and every 3rd MH/HH (if space available). 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. The same information shall appear on the Contractor’s completed as-built-drawings.

2.2.3.9 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. Unless otherwise stated, MHs shall have minimum interior dimensions of 6’W x 8’L x 7’ H (Width, Length, Height); HHs shall have a minimum interior dimension of 3’W x 5’L x 4’H or 4’W x 4’L x 4’H (Width, Length, Height). New hand-holes shall have a self-latching torsion assisted full-opening diamond plate stainless steel 2-piece lid. Maintenance holes/Hand holes shall be furnished with cable rack hardware, pulling irons, a sump, water resistance gaskets, bonding ribbon and a grounding system; 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 manhole 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.

MHs/HHs shall be of concrete construction and meet the requirements of TIA -758B, paragraphs 5.2.1 and/or 5.2.2. Polymer concrete (i.e., Quazite) construction is NOT authorized.

Prefabricated MHs/HHs are preferred. MH/HH should 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”.

2.2.3.9.1 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.

2.2.3.10 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 will 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.

2.2.3.10.1 Composition.

The ducts shall be corrosion resistant and 4-inch inside diameter (I.D.) round or metric equivalent. The ducts shall be made of EPC-40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (Schedule 40) IAW NEMA TC-2. For unique situations the ducts shall be EPC-80-PVC (Schedule 80) IAW NEMA TC-2, high density polyethylene (HDPE) SDR 11.5, Galvanized Iron Pipe (GIP) or “thickwall” stainless steel. Schedule 80 PVC shall be limited to risers. High density polyethylene (HDPE) SDR 11.5 shall be used when directional boring is used. GIP or stainless steel shall be used under taxiways and runways. 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.

2.2.3.10.2 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.

Ducts installed beneath roads and parking areas shall be protected IAW Para 2.2.3.11.10.

It is understood that in some locations, especially at paved surface crossings, the Contractor may bore and substitute 4-inch I.D. HDPE conduit (Roll pipe, suitable for the application) for 4-inch PVC conduit. This substitution is acceptable. However, do not terminate the 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. Also, if HDPE is used, it shall be SIDR 11.5 so that the inside diameter of the HDPE will match the inside diameter of the PVC. All ducts did not install a crossroads, 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 and drain slope of ducts shall be accomplished IAW BICSI “Outside Plant Design Reference Manual” (OSPDRM) and RUS Bulletin 1751F-643.

2.2.3.10.3 Bends and Sealing.

All bends between MHs/HHs 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 56CS/SCXP if runs have bent that total more than 90 degrees is required. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter a MH/HH perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering. All ducts/inner-ducts entering/leaving MH/HH 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 two diagonally opposite ducts to ensure proper alignment. In addition, all ducts shall be cleared of loose materials such as concrete, mud, dirt, stones, etc.

2.2.3.10.4 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.

2.2.3.10.5 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 or roll pipe shall have tracer wire or be otherwise locatable from the surface. 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 should be pulled back from building entrances until they are underground to prevent lightning damage.

2.2.3.10.6 Warning Tape.

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

2.2.3.10.7 Entrance Conduits into Existing Maintenance Holes.

When new entrance conduits/ducts or sleeves are required, the Contractor shall bore and install the necessary holes and install the ducts or sleeves, if knockout doesn’t exist.

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 floor or ceiling of the maintenance hole if practical. Ducts shall have bell ends and enter the maintenance hole perpendicular to the surface of the wall through which it is entering and shall be installed flush with the interior wall of the maintenance hole.

Ducts and openings around ducts shall be sealed to prevent moisture from entering the maintenance holes. Recommend using foam, no more than 2 inches to seal the conduit. The use of hardening foam is prohibited.

2.2.3.10.8 Pull Boxes/NEMA 4 Enclosures.

The Contractor shall install a NEMA 4X enclosure on the outside wall of a facility to provide a building entrance. The Contractor shall determine the size of the enclosure needed to satisfy the particular requirement at that location based on the quantity of conduits coming into the enclosure. The contractor shall provide the same quantity of 4” ID sleeve(s) through the building wall.

The entry enclosure and riser conduits shall be painted to match the color of the building exterior in the area where it is mounted.

2.2.3.10.9 Excavation/Building Penetrations.

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

2.2.3.10.10 Conduit Protection.

The Contactor shall install the appropriate physical protection required [(concrete encasement, steel tube (casing)] for buried PVC conduits or HDPE Roll pipe, consistent with commonly accepted telecommunications industry practices relative to the task and to the environment in which they are installed and the loads (H-5, H-10, H-20, railroads, flight line, etc.) to which they are expected to be exposed. Type of protection may be dependent upon the specific application and shall be IAW applicable federal, state, or local (Luke AFB AZ Civil Engineering construction requirements) procedures. However, at a minimum, nonmetallic conduits shall be encased in concrete of minimum 3000 lb. /in2 compressive strength where vehicular traffic is above the pathway. The encasement shall be concrete of a wet type of mix and shall be placed in such a manner as to ensure the concrete surrounds all conduits and no air voids are trapped in the mix a bend or sweep is placed in PVC nonmetallic duct bank between maintenance holes, the duct bank must be encased in concrete with a minimum compressive strength of 3000 pounds per square inch (psi).

2.2.3.10.11 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/handholes and be secured to a cable rack or pulling iron, etc.

2.2.4 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 Customer-Owned “Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure” in according with TIA-758-B. Each cable installation should be coordinated with the 56CS/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.

2.2.4.1 Infrastructure Installation.

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

2.2.4.1.1 New Manholes (MH)/Hand-Holes (HH).

The contractor shall install two (2) new HHs (New HH-1 & New HH-2). The approximate locations are shown on Sketch (Sk)-5. Coordinate with 56CS/SCX for final HHs size/placement and numbering system.

2.2.4.1.2 New Duct bank Infrastructure and Geotextile Fabric Innerduct Installation.

The contractor shall install a new one (1), 4-Inch PVC/HDPE conduit and 1 (one), 3-Inch, 3-cell (total of 3) Geotextile Fabric Innerduct (inside new conduit) IAW the following table.

Distances (Dist.) are approximate and shown in feet.

From To Dist. Sk Comment

New HH-1 HH-44-E-4 170 8 N/A

HH-363-3 HH-B-2 155 8 N/A

HH-363 HH-126 230 8 See Note-1 below

Note: There is an existing 4-Inch Conduit (not in use) from HH-126 to HH-126-1. Intercept this conduit with a new 4-Inch conduit from HH-363. Install 1, 3-cell MC inside the conduit between HH-363 and HH-126 and use one to install the new cable to B1375.

2.2.4.1.3 New Geotextile Fabric Innerduct (a.k.a. Maxcell/MC) in existing conduit.

The contractor shall install new 1 (one), 3-Inch, 3-cell (total of 3) Geotextile Fabric Innerduct (inside existing conduit) as shown at the following table.

Each new 3-cell will have separate thread color, and one cell shall be detectable.

Distances (Dist.) are approximate and shown in feet. When installing new geotextile innerduct, the installer is required to pull the geotextile innerduct to the nearest step on the side wall and tie off. If no step is available, the installer is required to install new step as required.

Note: Under no circumstances the new geotextile innerduct should leave untied.

Notes:

1. The new MaxCell will be installed inside the conduit with existing MaxCell (Override).

2. The new MaxCell will be installed inside the conduit with existing Cable (Override)

From To Dist. (ft). Sk Comments RAPCON (B979) MH-32-C 100 6, 11 Note-1

HH-208-1 HH-208-2 900 7 N/A

HH-208-2 GATR (B1040) 50 7, 14 Note-1 HH-44-E-3 HH-44-E-4 525 8 Note-2 HH-44-E-4 GS (B1056) 100 8, 15 Note-2

MH-F MH-2-D 190 10 N/A

HH-705-2 New HH-1 170 8 Note-3

3. There is an existing 4-Inch Conduit w/25p copper cable (abandoned)from HH-705-2 to cross Taxi-Way. The installer is required to cut this cable at both ends of the conduit and remove from the conduit and install new 1, 3-cell MC & use one to install the new FOC. Also, install New HH-1 at this side of the conduit and connect the conduit to the new HH.

2.2.4.1.4 New Network (NW) cabinet Installation.

RAPCON (B979): The contractor shall install a new full-size Network (NW) cabinet (compliant with ANSI/EIA-310-D). The Contractor shall install a new 20Amp breaker and install 2 outlets with 20V 120VAC inside the new cabinet. Coordinate 56CS/SCXP for the final location for the new cabinet placement. See Sketch-11 for additional information.

2.2.4.1.5 New Back-Board (BB) Installation.

The contractor shall furnish and install new BB (Para 2.2.1) at the following buildings:

ATCT (B998), Base Ops (453), Localizer (LOC, B13750, LOC (B1059), Glide Slope (GS, B1056) and GS (B1081). The contractor shall determine the size of the BB to house the appropriate new FODP(s). The contractor must verify the final location/size of the new BB with

56CS/SCXP.

2.2.4.2 New Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) Installation.

The Contractor shall EFI&T 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 regarding manufacturers’ cable marking, jacket, rip cords, water blocking, fiber color coding, jacketing materials, etc. In addition, the fibers shall comply with industry standards regarding mode field diameter, core cladding concentricity, attenuation, and dispersion characteristics at 1310 nm and 1550nm.

All fiber optic cables shall be installed in new (installed under this project), existing geo-textile type innerduct or smooth wall/corrugated innerduct.

Note: The Direct Buried portion of the cable must be armored. Distances (Dist.) are approximate and shown in feet.

The contractor shall install the new FOC as shown at the following table:

From To St. Dist. Sk Comments RAPCON (B979) MH-32-C 144 100 6, 11 New MC MH-32-C MH-32-E 12 255 6 Existing Vacant MC MH-32-C MH-32-D 96 300 6 Existing Vacant MC MH-32-C: Splice 2-FOC: to MH-32-E(12SM) & MH-32-D(96SM) to the new 144SM.

Leave 36SM dark for future use.

MH-32-E ACTC (B998) 12 30 6 & 12 Vacant MC, Note-2 MH-32-D MH-200 96 350 6 Existing Vacant MC MH-200 HH-201-C 96 50 6 Existing Vacant MC HH-201-C HH-201-B 96 200 6 Existing Vacant MC HH-201-B HH-201-A 96 375 6, 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-201-A HH-202 96 375 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-202 HH-203 96 550 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-203 HH-705-2 48 4000 7, 8 Direct Buried HH-203 New HH-2 24 4000 7, 9 Direct Buried HH-203 MH-204-A 12 200 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-203 GG-203-1 12 500 7 Existing Vacant MC

HH-203: Splice 4-FOC: to HH-705-2 (48SM), New HH-2 (24SM), MH-204-A (12SM) & HH-203-1 (12SM) to new 96SM.

MH-204-A TACAN (B1049) 12 200 7, 13 Vacant MC, Note-3 HH-203-1 HH-204 12 500 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-204 HH-205 12 500 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-205 HH-205-1 12 900 7 Existing Vacant MC

HH-205-1 HH-206 12 600 7

HH-206 HH-207 12 800 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-207 HH-208 12 800 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-208 HH-208-1 12 350 7 Existing Vacant MC HH-208-1 HH-208-2 12 900 7 New MC HH-208-2 GATR (B1040) 12 50 7, 14 New MC, Note-4 HH-705-2 New HH-1 48 170 8 New MC New HH-1 HH-44-E-4 48 170 8 New MC HH-44-E-4 GS (B1056) 12 100 8, 15 New MC, Note-5 HH-44-E-4 HH-44-E-3 36 525 8 Existing Vacant MC HH-44-E-4: Splice 2-FOC: to HH-44-E-3 (36SM) & GS (B1056, 12SM) to new 48SM HH-44-E-3 HH-363-3 36 2000 8 Direct Buried HH-363-3 HH-363-2 12 460 8 Existing Vacant MC HH-363-3 HH-B-2 24 155 8 New MC HH-363-3: Splice 2-FOC: to HH-363-2 (12SM) & HH-B-2 (24SM) to new 36SM HH-363-2 HH-363-1 12 555 8 Existing Vacant MC HH-363-1 HH-363 12 525 8 Existing Vacant MC HH-363 HH-126 12 230 8 New MC HH-126 HH-44-H 12 510 8 Existing Vacant MC HH-44-H LOC (B1375) 12 430 8, 16 Direct Buried, Note-6 HH-B-2 HH-B-1 24 285 8, 10 Existing Vacant MC HH-B-1 MH-B 24 285 10 Existing Vacant MC MH-B MH-C 24 500 10 *(see Below) From To St. Dist. Sk Comments

MH-C MH-D 24 500 10

MH-D MH-E 24 440 10 *(see Below) MH-E HH-204-1 12 180 10 1.5 Inch Vacant duct MH-E MH-F 12 465 10 Existing Vacant MC MH-E: Splice 2-FOC: to HH-204-1 (12SM) & MH-F (12SM) to new 24SM.

HH-204-1 Base Ops (453) 12 50 5, 19 Vacant MC, Note-7 MH-F MH-2-D 12 190 10 Existing Vacant MC MH-2-D MH-2-C 12 385 10 Existing Vacant MC MH-2-C MH-2-B 12 410 10 Existing Vacant MC MH-2-B MH-2-A 12 335 10 Existing Vacant MC MH-2-A MH-2 12 400 10 Existing Vacant MC MH-2 CP(B11) 12 110 10 Vacant MC, Note-8 New HH-2 GS (B1081) 12 100 9, 18 Direct Buried, Note-9 New HH-2 LOC (B1059) 12 3000 9, 18 Direct Buried, Note-10

*: 1-Inch Vacant Smooth Wall Innerducts.

Notes:

1. RAPCON (B979): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC by providing new FODP and by using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The new FODP will be terminated at the new NW cabinet. The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. The new FOC will come into the Mechanical (Mech) Room (Rm) by using new MC from MH-32-C. The contractor shall follow the existing cable route from the Mech Rm. To the Comm. Rm. The new FOC must be installed inside planum rated innerduct from the building entry point to the Comm Rm. See Sketch- 11 for additional information.

2. ATCT (B998): The new OSP cable (from MH-32-E) will be terminated at the Mechanical/Communication Rm (ground floor). The installer will perform a transition splice at this room and transfer to a new plenum/riser rated cable. The installer shall use the existing conduit/cable chase/riser to install the new FOC to 8th floor. The installer shall terminate the new cable at an existing NW cabinet by using LC type connector and by providing new FODP and all other materials required to install the new FOC. The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. See Sketch-12 for additional information.

3. TACAN (B1049): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC at an existing NW cabinet by providing new FODP and using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. The new FOC will come into the Mech Rm by using existing vacant MC from MH-204-A. The contractor shall follow the existing cable route from the Mech Rm. To the Comm. Rm. The new FOC must be installed inside planum rated innerduct from the building entry point to the Comm Rm. See Sketch-13 for additional information.

4. GATR (B1040): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC at an existing NW cabinet by providing new FODP and by using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. The new FOC will come into the building by using new MC from HH-208-2. The new FOC must be installed inside planum rated innerduct from the building entry point to the NW cabinet. See Sketch-14 for additional information.

5. GS (B1056): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC by providing new FODP and by using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The new FODP will be installed on the new BB (installed under this project).

The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. See Sketch- 15 for more detailed information of the new cable installation path and termination.

6. LOC (B1375): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC by providing new FODP and by using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The new FODP will be installed on the new BB (installed under this project).

The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. The new FOC will be direct buried from HH-44-H. See Sketch-16 for more detailed information of the new cable installation path and termination.

7. Base Ops (B453): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC by providing new FODP and by using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The new FODP will be installed on the new BB (installed under this project). The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination.

The new FOC will be installed inside existing vacant MC from HH-204-1. See Sketch-19 for more detailed information of the new cable installation path and termination.

8. Command Post (B11): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC by providing new FODP and by using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. The new FOC will be installed inside existing vacant MC from MH-2. The new FODP will be installed inside existing NW cabinet.

9. GS (B1081): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC by providing new FODP and by using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The new FODP will be installed on the new BB (installed under this project).

The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. See Sketch- 18 for more detailed information of the new cable installation path and termination.

10. LOC (B1059): The contractor shall furnish and terminate the new FOC by providing new FODP and by using LC type connectors (all termination materials will be provided by the contractor). The new FODP will be installed on the new BB (installed under this project).

The contractor may use CCH Corning (or equivalent) cassette for termination. See Sketch- 17 for more detailed information of the new cable installation path and termination.

Note: The contractor must verify the final location with 56CS/SCXP before installing new BB or FODP.

New 12-St SM FOC from Base Ops (B453) to Primary and Backup FMQ-19s.

*: 1-Inch Vacant Smooth Wall Innerducts.

Note: Foe more detailed information on the cable route and termination see project Sketches.

2.2.5 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 Luke AFB AZ.

2.2.6 Site Restoration.

The Contractor shall restore all disturbed grounds to the “as found” condition or better…