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LEV VORTAC Replacement – Statement of Work Summary
This Statement of Work describes the construction and installation of a replacement VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) and TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation) facility for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at Leeville, Louisiana. The LEV VORTAC facility was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida and subsequently demolished; the contractor must construct and install a complete new VORTAC system in accordance with FAA engineering drawings, specifications, and standards. Work shall begin no later than 60 days after Notice to Proceed, with a project completion deadline of December 31, 2027.
The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision necessary to complete the project. Scope of work includes site preparation and surveying; installation of utilities and conduit systems (power duct/bore, fiber optic cables, secondary conduit and wiring, and grounding networks); foundations and structural work (precast concrete piles, reinforced concrete mat foundation, and structural steel framing); equipment shelter installation with mechanical and electrical systems (prefabricated shelter, 1,000-gallon propane tank, engine generator, and battery rack); antenna and navigation equipment installation (16 VOR monitor antennas, VOR antenna teepee, TACAN antenna, and fiberglass lattice mast); and quality control and testing. Standard work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with weekend or overtime work permitted only to recover schedule delays and coordinated with the FAA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Key personnel requirements include a Superintendent (required on-site at all times with at least 5 years of similar construction experience and 10 years as a construction superintendent), a Safety Officer (with at least 3 years of site-specific safety plan experience and relevant certifications such as OSHA 30), and a Quality Control Manager (with at least 3 years of quality control experience on similar projects). The government will furnish specific equipment including LPTA cabinets, TACAN components, power supply systems, VOR transmission equipment, antennas, and related navigation systems. Deliverables include a Safety and Security Plan, Quality Control Plan, daily activity reports, test results and compliance documentation, as-built drawings, manufacturer documentation and equipment certifications, and a final project closeout package.
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LEV VORTAC Replacement – Statement of Work (SOW) Project: LEV VORTAC Site Replacement LocaƟon: Leeville, Louisiana (29°10'30.95"N, 90°06'14.29"W) Agency: Federal AviaƟon AdministraƟon (FAA) Contract Type: ConstrucƟon – NavigaƟon FaciliƟes Period of Performance: NTP + 60 Days to December 31, 2027
Table of Contents
1. Background
2. Scope of Work
3. SpecificaƟons
4. General Requirements
5. Work Hours and CondiƟons
6. Key Personnel Requirements
7. LocaƟon
8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)
9. Deliverables
10. Period of Performance
11. SubmiƩal Requirements
1. Background
The LEV VORTAC facility, located approximately 8.9 miles west of Grand Isle, Louisiana, was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida and subsequently demolished. The FAA requires the construcƟon and installaƟon of a new VORTAC facility at the same locaƟon. The contractor shall install a complete VORTAC system in accordance with FAA engineering drawings, specificaƟons, and standards.
The contractor shall comply with all applicable FAA procedures, federal regulaƟons, state laws, and local jurisdicƟon requirements.
2. Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportaƟon, and supervision necessary to construct and install the new LEV VORTAC facility. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
2.1 Site PreparaƟon and Surveying
Provide qualified surveying personnel to establish horizontal and verƟcal control and lay out the site.
Install and maintain erosion control measures per plans and specificaƟons.
Restore all disturbed areas to pre-construcƟon condiƟon or beƩer.
The contractor will be responsible for the installaƟon of approximately 30 feet of new road work required to support site access and construcƟon acƟviƟes.
2.2 UƟliƟes and Conduit Systems
Install duct/bore for primary power from the uƟlity company’s connecƟon point to the facility (uƟlity company will install power cables).
Install duct/bore for fiber opƟc cable as shown on the drawings.
o ExisƟng fiber duct is present between LA-1 and the “T”.
o Contractor shall furnish and install new fiber duct between the “T” and the VOR facility.
Furnish and install fiber opƟc cable per plans and specificaƟons.
Furnish and install secondary conduit and wiring between the uƟlity transformer and service entrance switch (uƟlity company will install transformer and primary wiring).
Furnish and install conduit for VOR and TACAN systems as indicated on the drawings.
Furnish and install conduit and cabling for the Earth Electrode System (EES) and grounding network.
2.3 FoundaƟons and Structural Work
Furnish and install precast/pre-stressed concrete piles and reinforced concrete mat foundaƟon.
Furnish and install structural steel framing for:
o Elevated equipment shelter plaƞorm (deck elevaƟon 32’-5”) o Signal counterpoise o Stairs and access structures
2.4 Equipment Shelter and Mechanical/Electrical Systems
Furnish and install new prefabricated equipment shelter per plans and specificaƟons.
Furnish and install a new 1,000-gallon propane fuel tank, appurtenances, and piping between the tank and equipment shelter.
Furnish and install a new engine generator, including all accessories, ductwork, supports, and connecƟons.
Furnish and install baƩery rack and associated components (baƩeries are Government-Furnished
Material).
2.5 Antennas and NavigaƟon Equipment
Install 16 VOR monitor antennas (GFM) and antenna assemblies (GFM).
Install fiberglass VOR antenna teepee (GFM).
Install TACAN antenna (GFM).
Furnish and install fiberglass laƫce mast for TACAN monitors (GFM), including conduits and cabling.
2.6 Quality Control and TesƟng
Implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan ensuring compliance with all contract requirements.
Conduct all required tests, checks, and verificaƟons to demonstrate compliance with FAA specificaƟons.
3. SpecificaƟons
All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the engineering drawings, FAA specificaƟons, and the Site Detail SpecificaƟon document. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and transportaƟon required to complete the project.
SpecificaƟon sheets and engineering packages are provided as aƩachments.
4. General Requirements
All materials must be approved by the FAA prior to installaƟon.
Contractor shall stage work to minimize system outage Ɵme.
All shutdowns and cutovers must be coordinated with FAA Air Traffic Management with a minimum of 30 days’ noƟce.
Contractor shall repair any damage caused by their operaƟons at no cost to the government.
Contractor shall maintain liability insurance meeƟng or exceeding local requirements.
Contractor shall provide a Safety and Security Plan prior to beginning work, including accident prevenƟon procedures, emergency response procedures, and contact informaƟon for the nearest medical facility.
Contractor’s Superintendent must be onsite at all Ɵmes during work and must maintain reliable communicaƟon capability with the FAA.
5. Work Hours and CondiƟons
Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulaƟons applicable to work on State of Louisiana property and landowner requirements.
Standard work hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Weekend or overƟme work is permiƩed only to recover schedule delays and must be coordinated with the FAA COR.
Daily work acƟviƟes must be reported and coordinated in advance with the onsite FAA COR.
All work is subject to inspecƟon and approval by the FAA Resident Engineer.
6. Key Personnel Requirements The contractor must employ personnel who meet the following requirements:
Superintendent (required on-site at all Ɵmes during work) with:
o Resume demonstraƟng at least five (5) years of recent construcƟon project experience of similar scope and magnitude.
o Resume demonstraƟng at least ten (10) years of experience serving as a construcƟon Superintendent.
o Resume must list job posiƟons held, companies, and number of years in each posiƟon.
Safety Officer with experience preparing site-specific safety plans o Resume demonstraƟng at least three (3) years of experience preparing and implemenƟng site specific construcƟon safety plans.
o Resume must list relevant cerƟficaƟons (e.g., OSHA 30 or equivalent).
Quality Control Manager o Resume demonstraƟng at least three (3) years of experience performing quality control duƟes on construcƟon projects of similar scope and complexity
The contractor must provide proof that the required key personnel meet these requirements. If the contractor replaces any approved key personnel during the project, they must provide proof that the replacement personnel meet the specified requirements. The Superintendent must be on site at all Ɵmes during acƟve work operaƟons. The Superintendent will direct the work, coordinate with airport operaƟons, ensure compliance with the approved Safety Plan, and oversee all subcontractors and construcƟon acƟviƟes.
7. LocaƟon
LEV VORTAC Facility Coordinates: 29°10'30.95"N, 90°06'14.29"W Approximately 8.9 miles west of Grand Isle, Louisiana.
8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)
The following equipment will be provided by the government for installaƟon, handling, and protecƟon by the contractor. This list is derived from FAA Form 4650-12 and 4650-13.
8.1 GFE Equipment LisƟng
Qty Equipment Type Serial No. DescripƟon
1 CA-4620 48 LPTA Cabinet (rack)
1 FA-10369 & /2 043 TACAN LPTA ACU
1 STAF01-95-C-0005 124 SuncraŌ DC-to-DC Unit
1 FA-9996/3A 647 TACAN Cabinet (rack)
1 FA-9996/3.6 486 TACAN Power Supply
1 FA-9996/3.4 647 TACAN Power Amplifier
1 FA-9996/3.3 647 TACAN Transponder
1 FA-9996/3.1 647 TACAN Monitor
Qty Equipment Type Serial No. DescripƟon
1 FA-9996/1A 675 Power Supply Cabinet (rack)
1 FA-9996/1.1A 674 VORTAC BaƩery Charger PS-38
1 FA-9996/1.2 879 Power CondiƟoner
1 FA-9996/1.3 881 Standby Power Inverter
1 FA-9996/2 872 VOR Cabinet (rack)
1 FA-9996/2.1 872 VOR TransmiƩer
1 FA-9996/2.2 873 VOR Goniometer
1 FA-9996/2.3 879 FCPU
1 FA-9996/2.4 873 VOR Monitor
1 FA-10369/1 0145 LPTA Antenna Unit
1 FA-10326/1 0513 TELCO Demarc System (Property Tag A81871)
9. Deliverables
Safety and Security Plan Quality Control Plan Daily acƟvity reports Test results and compliance documentaƟon As-built drawings Manufacturer documentaƟon and equipment cerƟficaƟons Final project closeout package
10. Period of Performance
Work shall begin no later than 60 days aŌer NoƟce to Proceed. The project compleƟon date is December 31, 2027.
11. SubmiƩal Requirements
The contractor shall provide all required submiƩals as idenƟfied in the Final Design Submission Document, SecƟon 1.24, pages 16–17, Volume 1 of 1. SubmiƩals must be approved prior to procurement or installaƟon of materials.
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