SOW_OTN_20220830 R.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Network Bandwidth Expansion for SONET/DWDM Replacement

Edwards Air Force Base California

1. INTRODUCTION

The Statement of Work (SOW) summarizes the tasks required of the Contractor to Engineer, Furnish, Install and Test (EFI&T) a Network Bandwidth Expansion (NBE) for the replacement of the existing Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) equipment located at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB).

2. BACKGROUND

With the growing demands for higher communication speeds of new and existing programs, along with technology advancements, the existing SONET/DWDM is in need of an upgrade. We are already seeing existing programs requiring higher speeds (in excess of 10G) due to newer systems and associated applications (AI, VR/AR, 3D Modeling, Simulations, etc.) and requesting direct-to-building access. Our current DWDM has limited port capacities with no further expansion/growth, while the SONET is already supporting the lower speed circuits (T1/PRI, 100M). The current SONET equipment will be End of Service (EoS) by end of 2022, while the DWDM equipment is anticipated to be EoS by 2024. As our SONET and DWDM equipment become obsolete and unserviceable, a replacement capability is required.

The upgrade being requested will transition our communications infrastructure to an Optical Transport Network (OTN) environment. The upgrade would migrate our non-AFNet Internet Protocol (IP) connections from a 10G maximum to an 800G maximum, which is a 7900% increase in bandwidth capability. This would also provide us the capability to extend these high-speed connections direct to program areas, expanding our reach to support existing and new missions. This upgrade will provide the capability for Edwards to support known requirements such as; VR/AR, Real-Time Video, 3D Imagery, 3D Modeling, and HD Simulations.

3. OBJECTIVE

In partnership with the Contractor, the objective of this SOW is to define and summarize the requirements for the installation of a Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certified/authorized OTN solution. The Contractor shall provide the certified personnel, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to EFI&T the OTN solution for the 412th Communications Squadron at Edwards AFB. Final qualification and acceptance testing will also be performed at Edwards AFB.

3.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this project shall be 240 days after award date.

4. OVERALL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be required to perform all necessary efforts in the installation testing and completion of this project and receive final system acceptance through the 412th Communications Squadron.

5. SYSTEM REQUIRMENTS

5.1 The OTN solution (equipment, peripherals, software, services, etc.) shall be a turnkey installation.

5.1.1 The Contractor shall EFI&T newly installed equipment to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), industry and/or Air Force specifications with the appropriate operational licenses and certifications.

5.1.2 The Contractor shall provide all hardware, software and licensing required for the use of the system and associated peripherals.

5.1.3 Additional hardware and software features and capability expansion licensing shall be provided as well as any other features not specifically requested but may be required for the implied use of the systems.

5.1.4 The systems installed shall be at the latest/most current Ciena OTN hardware and software versions.

5.1.5 Is a DoDIN Unified Capabilities Approved Product.

5.1.6 Is Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 level 2 accredited

5.1.7 Is at the latest/most current JITC authorized/certified hardware and software versions (where applicable).

6.0 SPECIFIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Install three OTN Core Node chassis with associated peripherals and management system in the locations listed.

6.1.1 Core Node sites: TBD

NOTE: Locations for installation of the OTN is pending final review of various program requirements and facility infrastructure.

6.1.2 Utilize any and all existing OEM products.

6.1.3 Configure and install a scalable OTN core architecture with a redundant, protected circuit transport system and add/drop capability and capacity to support existing low-speed DS-1 and DS-3 circuits, OC-3/12/48, Ethernet (100M/1G/10G/100G) links, 200GE/400GE Optical, up to an 800GE Optical Core Transport.

6.1.4 Configure, install, and test connectivity to all network nodes and associated peripherals to the management system, for network and equipment monitoring and administration of the OTN environment.

6.1.5 Provide a complete circuit matrix showing origination and destination of all existing circuits upon transition from existing SONET/DWDM environment.

6.1.6 Provide protection and reliability over a physically diverse fiber optic network.

6.1.7 Comply with applicable Air Force Network (AFNet) Authentication policies.

6.1.7.1 Comply with applicable Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

6.1.7.2 Comply with applicable Air Force Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNOs) and Mandatory Tasking Orders (MTOs).

6.1.8 Any disruption of service(s) must be coordinated with the 412th CS

POC. The 412th CS POC will provide notification schedule and approvals.

7.0 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

7.1 Provide a preliminary Project Management/Implementation Plan and deployment schedule within 15 business days from 412th Communications Squadron Leadership design approval.

7.2 Conduct, support, and/or participate in program management and technical reviews, meetings, and conferences, as required, to ensure effective and efficient requirement execution.

7.3 Any equipment removal and/or disposal shall be coordinated with a designated 412th Communications Squadron official prior to release of equipment.

7.4 Provide Configuration Management Reports which include b list of all components installed.

7.4.1 If a situation arises that warrants a change to the proposed configuration, the Contractor shall engineer and implement the design changes upon Government approval in an agreed-upon timeframe.

7.5 The Government retains the right to all documentation and data generated by the Contractor as a result of this requirement.

7.6 Provide Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) products, where applicable, with the appropriate vendor pass through licenses.

7.7 Provide a System Installation Plan

7.8 Provide a Circuit Transition Plan

7.9 Provide as-delivered/installed OTN architecture overview diagrams/topologies in multiple, modifiable formats (i.e., Visio, PDF, etc).

8.0 WARRANTY

8.1 Provide, as a minimum, one year of Hardware and Software maintenance support after acceptance of the system by the government at no additional cost. Warranty shall consist of but not limited to:

8.1.1 All OEM software releases and/or patches that occur during the course of the warranty period shall be provided to the government.

8.1.2 Provide a summary of standard and after-hours maintenance support on the OTN Suite and all hardware and software systems installed under this task.

8.1.3 Provide escalation criteria and POCs for manufacturer support or 3rd level support if required for escalated maintenance issues.

8.2 TRAINING

8.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a detailed Training Plan to encompass system administrators and preliminary touch maintenance for the OTN Suite, management system, and associated peripherals.

8.2.2 Initial on-site training at Edwards AFB is required with copies of applicable training materials (workbooks, documentation, CBT's, videos, etc.) provided.

9.0 WORK SCHEDULE

9.1 Normal duty hours are Monday-Friday 0730-1630 local time at Edwards AFB. Any work to be performed outside of these hours is to be approved by the Management Teams. Routine work will not be performed on weekends or observed federal holidays unless mission or base operations dictate.

9.2 Observed federal holidays are:

9.2.1 New Year’s Day - 1 January

9.2.2 Martin L. King Day - Third Monday in January

9.2.3 Washington's Birthday - Third Monday in February

9.2.4 Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

9.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day (19 June)

9.2.6 Independence Day - 4 July

9.2.7 Labor Day - First Monday in September

9.2.8 Columbus Day - Second Monday in October

9.2.9 Veterans Day - 11 November

9.2.10 Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November

9.2.11 Christmas Day - 25 December

10.0 EQUIPMENT DELIVERY ADDRESS

Edwards AFB, CA 93524