6 AMEND 01 Performance Work Statement (PWS).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Building 314/315/319 Communication Installation Service

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Communication Installation Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.2 Background: The 132d Wing, Iowa Air National Guard at Des Moines, Iowa is remodeling building 314, 315 & 319 and will require the installation of new and upgraded communications infrastructure. The objective of the project is to install all the needed communications equipment and cabling for the remodeled area of building 314, 315 & 319. This area will provide the use of multiple non-secure computer and phone systems, television feed and public announcement system.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 60 days following award.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.1.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.1.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.1.3 President’s Day

1.4.1.4 Memorial Day

1.4.1.5 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.1.6 Labor Day: September 7th

1.4.1.7 Columbus Day: October 12th

1.4.1.8 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.1.9 Thanksgiving Day: November 26th

1.4.1.10 Day after Thanksgiving: November 27th

1.4.1.11 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.2 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0700-1630 on Monday through Friday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at 3100 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321 at Buildings 314, 315 & 319.The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Teleworking is not authorized.

1.4.2.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.2.2 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times, and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.3 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.3.1 For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), and applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a government representative).

1.4.3.2 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.4 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.5 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Considerations:

1.4.5.1 Routine access to Government-controlled facilities is not required.

1.4.5.2 Routine access to Government Information Systems (IS) is not required.

1.4.5.3 NACI or other security check is required.

1.4.5.4 Government-issued identification and/or building passes are required.

1.4.5.5 Contractor personnel do require Government escort while performing work on a Government installation.

1.4.5.6 Contractor is required to provide employee and/or vehicle information for an Entry Authorization List (EAL). Content that must be provided on an EAL include: employee’s last/first name, driver’s license numbers, company name, and employee’s date of birth. Criminal History checks are considered favorable if they do not contain any of the following disqualifiers: US citizenship/immigration status cannot be confirmed, individuals that are barred from entry/access to any military installation/facility, individuals wanted by federal or civil law enforcement authorities (regardless of the offense or violation, conviction of firearms or explosives within the past three years, incarcerated for 12 months or longer within the past three years (regardless of the offense or violation), conviction of espionage/sabotage/treason/terrorism/murder/sexual assault/armed assault/robbery/rape/child molestation, drug possession with the intent to sell/distribute, and if individuals name appears on any federal agency’s “watch list” or “hit list” for criminal behavior or terrorist activity.

1.4.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.7 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the KO to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.8 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractors are required to wear badges provided by security forces at the gate when entering the facility. All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities.

1.4.9 Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Contracting Officer (KO): A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment will be in writing and will state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 Quality Assurance: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract: No GFP/M/E/S will be provided.

3.1 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 The contractor is responsible for all aspects required for completion of this project as indicated in the purpose above to include placing of racks if needed, pulling cable, providing cable and fiber, splicing, terminating, labeling, and testing. Any other equipment or parts required for this project, not noted in this statement of work, shall be supplied and installed by the contractor. All work shall conform to Base Communications Tab D, EIA/TIA standards, National Electrical Code, Engineering Technical Letters (ETLs), Local Codes, and other specifications listed in this statement of work. The following will be accomplished:

5.1.1 Splice into existing 36/12 Fiber and 50pr copper from room 110 (existing Mech/Elect room) and extend into new Comm Room (Room 116).

5.1.2 Mount racks (government provided)

5.1.3 Pull and terminate fiber and copper in racks with appropriate patch panels

5.1.4 Terminate with appropriate jacks and faceplates at user locations

5.1.5 Ground all racks and building entrance protectors to main ground bus

5.1.6 Test and label and provide as built drawings all cable and fiber and provide test results to 132CF in mutually agreed upon format

5.1.7 Install SM fiber from AC controls in mechanical room into CER

5.1.8 Provide and install required cabling for PA system

5.1.9 Provide and install LMR-400 RF cable from Dispatch room (Room 119) to antenna on front (west side) peak, above the door, of Bldg 315. Conduit from Dispatch room to exterior of building will need to be provided and installed by contractor.

5.1.10 Antenna will be provided to contractor. Install provided Antenna on 2” mast (contractor provided) front (west side) peak, above the door, of Bldg 315. Contractor is required to provide all materials to install the antenna.

5.1.11 Run necessary RG-6 cabling for roughed-in CCTV receptacles. Install terminal ends and plates. Provide fiber converter and connect with RG-6

5.1.12 Provide necessary cabling and blue conduit to Room 115 to provide 2 surface mounted communications drop (quads) on masonry wall, at same elevation as electrical receptacles.

5.1.13 Provide 1 communication receptacle (single Cat 6) above ceiling in Room 106 (exterior corner). Contractor is responsible to provide required raceway or support for cabling from existing cable tray.

5.2 Scope of Work – Data:

5.2.1 This specification establishes the general specifications for a "universal" premise distribution system that will support all industry standards compliant applications and allow multi-vendor on shared media to meet the voice, data, image, and sensor communications needs of the Owner.

5.2.2 The data system shall consist of horizontal fiber cabling, copper cabling, jacks, patch panels, and equipment racks sourcing in the new communications room.

5.3 General Specification Information:

5.3.1 All copper cabling materials and components shall comply with Category 6 performance requirements of the TIA/EIA-568-B Standard which specifies a minimum bandwidth of 250 MHz. Copper patch panels shall be rack mountable and provide cable management for protection of patch cords and cables while maintaining minimum bend radius requirements. All fiber cabling shall be 50 micron, 2 strand, laser-enhanced, 10 Gig, 300 meter, multi-mode, red-color jacketed, fiber optic cable with LC connectors at both ends to each fiber optic location(s). Fiber optic connectors shall be booted and strain relieved. A 3-meter loop shall be dressed above the ceiling at each location. Fiber faceplates will be appropriately sized for the termination location depending on the number of workstations to be fed. Fiber optic patch panels shall be rack mountable and provide cable management for protection of patch cords and cables while maintaining minimum bend radius requirements.

5.3.2 The telecommunication system shall include installation and testing of all cabling, equipment and materials necessary to form complete and operational systems.

5.3.3 The copper cable lengths on each horizontal run shall not exceed 90-meters (295-feet). No length limitations on fiber.

5.3.4 All work shall conform to Tab D base requirements, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, the Building Code and all local codes and ordinances as applicable. TIA/EIA 568B shall be adhered to during all installation activities. Methodologies outlined in the latest edition of the BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual shall also be used during all installation activities. Should conflicts exist with the foregoing, the authority having jurisdiction of enforcement will have responsibility for making interpretation.

5.3.5 The Installer will be responsible for keeping all aspects of the cable system within fire codes during construction and at the project completion.

5.3.6 Cable Supports. Cable routing trays will be utilized and any cable routing that is required outside of the cable tray will be accomplished with appropriately positioned j-hooks or rings for 10 or less cables only. 10 or more cables shall use appropriated sized straps. Supports shall be installed using manufacturer’s installation guidelines.

5.3.7 Labeling. All jacks will be labeled consecutively corresponding to the patch panel jack number following current numbering pattern in place. Reference Base Communications Tab D.

5.3.8 The Installer shall furnish and install all materials necessary to install cabling from each work area jack to the designated telecommunication closet or patch panel.

5.3.9 The Installer shall test all cables after installation to insure proper connections and show compliance with the specified standards.

5.4 Quality Assurance:

5.4.1 The Telecommunication Contractor shall have not less than five (5) years’ experience installing telecommunication systems. Proof of experience and qualifications will be required.

5.5 Products:

5.5.1: Acceptable Manufactures: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide telecommunication systems end to end solution of the following: System warranty shall be written through the connectivity manufacturer. Submittals required to be submitted on AF Form 3000 to the Contracting Officer prior to purchase of all products.

5.5.2: Shielded Twisted Pair Cable System for Data:

5.5.2.1: Horizontal Cable: Cable shall be label verified. Cable jacket shall be factory marked at regular intervals indicating verifying organization and performance level. Conductors shall be 4-pair solid untinned copper 24 AWG. Cable shall be plenum rated CMP per NFPA 70.

5.5.2.2: Copper Data Outlets: Wall outlet plates shall include modular 8-position jacks, quantity as indicated on the drawings. Modular jack pin/pair configuration shall be T568B. Modular jacks shall be un-keyed. Faceplates shall be labeled face plates with recessed labeling field included to accept label card and clear plastic cover. Faceplate material and finish shall match faceplates for other wiring devices in the same room or space.

5.5.2.3: Patch Panels for Data: Patch panels shall consist of 8-position modular jacks, arranged in rows or columns on 19-inch rack mounted panels. Jack pin/pair configuration shall be T568B. Jacks shall be unkeyed. Panels shall be provided with labeling space. Patch panels shall be 24 or 48 port as applicable. Provide quantity of patch panels required to accommodate the installed cable plant plus 20% spares.

5.5.2.4: Copper Patch Cords: Factory-made, Shielded four-pair cables. Provide 40% at 7’ and 60% at 10’ lengths; terminated with eight-position modular plug at each end. Patch cord shall have bend-relief-compliant boots and color-coded icons to ensure Category 6 performance. Patch cords shall have latch guards to protect against snagging. Color and quantity- Green color, (1) for each modular jack in face plate for project plus 20% spares. Contractor to coordinate with owner prior to ordering and installing patch cords.

5.5.2.5: Work Area Patch Cords: Factory-made, Shielded four-pair cables in 25’ lengths and 15’ lengths; terminated with eight-position modular plug at each end. Patch cords shall have bend-relief-compliant boots and color-coded icons to ensure Category 6 performance. Patch cords shall have latch guards to protect against snagging. Color and quantity- Green color, (1) for each modular jack in face plate for project plus 20% spares. Contractor to coordinate with owner prior to ordering and installing patch cords.

5.6: Fiber Optic Cable System – Multimode:

5.6.1: Backbone cable: Multimode fiber optic backbone cable shall be used. Cable shall be 50/125 laser optimized micrometer multimode graded index optical fiber cable. Cable construction shall be tight buffered type. Individual fibers shall be color coded for identification. Cable shall be imprinted with fiber count and aggregate length at regular intervals. Cable shall be plenum rated OFNP per NFPA 70. Connectors shall be duplex LC type. Connectors shall be field installable.

5.6.2: Patch Panels: Fiber optic adapters shall be provided to align and join the fiber optic connectors allowing a means to cross connect or interconnect premises equipment to the optical fiber cabling. Adapters shall be housed in rack mounted panels and shall have sliding drawers to store fiber loops and tinted removable Plexiglas covers to protect the fiber connectors. Quantity of patch cords and adapters shall be sufficient to accommodate the installed cable plant plus 5% spare.

5.6.3: Fiber Patch Cords: Simplex and duplex cable connectors. Patch cords: Factory-made, dual-fiber cables in 10’ lengths. Contractor to coordinate with the owner prior to ordering and installation of patch cords.

5.6.4: Cable Connecting Hardware: Comply with Optical Fiber Connector Intermateability Standards (FOCIS) specifications of TIA/EIA-604-2, TIA/EIA-604-3-A, and TIA/EIA-604-12. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.3. Quick-connect, simplex and duplex, Type LC connectors. Insertion loss not more than 0.75 dB.

5.7: Equipment Racks – Floor Mounted:

5.7.1: Floor mounted equipment racks shall be installed by contractor. Racks will be provided by customer and are available upon request. Cable guides shall be specifically manufactured for the purpose of routing cables, wires and patch cords horizontally and vertically on 19-inch equipment racks. Cable guides shall consist of ring or bracket like devices mounted on rack panels for horizontal use or individually mounted for vertical use. Cable guides shall mount to racks by screws and/or nuts and lock-washers. Provide sufficient quantity of cable guides to fill rack (for both active and spare sections of rack). Vertical cable management with door covers on both sides. Horizontal cable management with door covers.

5.8: Installation:

5.8.1: General:

5.8.1.1: System components and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70, manufacturer's instructions and as shown. Necessary interconnections, services, and adjustments required for a complete and operable signal distribution system shall be provided. Components shall be labeled in accordance with TIA/EIA 606. Penetrations in fire rated construction shall be fire-stopped. Conduits, outlets and raceways shall be installed in accordance with Division 26. Wiring shall be installed in accordance with EIA/TIA 569A. Wiring, and terminal blocks and outlets shall be marked in accordance with TIA/EIA 606. Cables shall not be installed in the same cable tray, utility pole compartment, or floor trench compartment with ac power cables. Cables not installed in conduit or wire-ways shall be properly secured and neat in appearance and, if installed in plenums or other spaces used for environmental air, shall comply with NFPA 70 requirements for this type of installation.

5.8.1.2: Horizontal Distribution Cable. All cables shall be installed in a continuous raceway from each data outlet box to cable tray, router location, or communication room as indicated on the drawings. Provide insulated bushing at each end of conduit. The rated cable pulling tension shall not be exceeded. Cable shall not be stressed such that twisting, stretching or kinking occurs. Cable shall not be spliced. Cable shall not be run through structural members or in contact with pipes, ducts or other potentially damaging items. Placement of cable parallel to power conductors shall be avoided, if possible; a minimum separation of 12-inches shall be maintained when such placement cannot be avoided. Cables shall be terminated; no cable shall contain unterminated elements. Minimum bending radius shall not be exceeded during installation or once installed. Cable ties shall not be excessively tightened such that the transmission characteristics of the cable are altered.

5.8.1.3: Labeling: As a minimum, every jack, cable and patch panel port shall be labeled as to its function and a unique number to identify cable link. The labeling scheme shall be approved by the Owner and in general shall conform to Class 1 or Class 2 Administration Standards per TIA/EIA 606 (Class 1 Standards apply to facilities without backbone cables). Labels at a minimum shall be typewritten or computer printer generated on the labeling field cards.

5.8.1.4: Patch panels shall be mounted in equipment racks. Cable guides shall be provided above, below and between each panel.

5.8.1.5: Open frame equipment racks shall be bolted to the floor. Cable guides shall be bolted or screwed to racks. Racks shall be installed level. Ganged racks shall be bolted together.

5.8.1.6: Equipment to be rack mounted shall be securely fastened to racks by means of the manufacturer's recommended fasteners.

5.8.1.7: Cable Management: Provide cable tray and other wire management hardware as required to properly support all cable within telecommunications closets. Bundles of cable without wire management shall not be acceptable.

5.8.1.8: Cable Ties: Provide velcro (hook and loop) cable ties for all cable ties in telecommunications closets.

5.8.2: Termination:

5.8.2.1: Cables and conductors shall sweep into termination areas; cables and conductors shall not bend at right angles. Manufacturer's minimum bending radius shall not be exceeded. When there are multiple system type drops to individual workstations, relative position for each system shall be maintained on each system termination block or patch panel.

5.8.2.2: Provide service loops at the corridor cable tray and in the telecommunication closet. In the corridor cable tray provide a minimum cable slack of 12-inches for UTP, cables and 40-inches for optical fiber cables. In the telecommunication closets provide a minimum cable slack of 10-feet for both UTP and optical fiber cables. Cable slack shall be neatly placed in and supported by cable trays located above the equipment racks.

5.8.2.3: Shielded Twisted Pair Cable: Each pair shall be terminated on appropriate outlets, terminal blocks or patch panels. Pairs shall remain twisted together to within the proper distance from the termination. Conductors shall not be damaged when removing insulation. Wire insulation shall not be damaged when removing outer jacket.

5.8.2.4: Fiber Optic Cable: Each fiber shall have connectors installed. The pull strength between the connector and the attached fiber shall be not less than 25 lbs

5.8.3: Grounding:

5.8.3.1: Signal distribution system ground shall be installed in the Telecommunications Entrance Facility and in each telecommunications closet in accordance with TIA/EIA 607. Equipment racks shall be connected to the electrical safety ground. Telecommunication main grounding bus.

5.8.4: Testing:

5.8.4.1: Materials and documentation to be furnished under this specification are subject to inspections and tests. All components shall be terminated prior to testing. Equipment and systems will not be accepted until the required inspections and tests have been made, demonstrating that the signal distribution system conforms to the specified requirements, and that the required equipment, systems and documentation have been provided.

5.8.4.2: Shielded Twisted Pair Tests: Correct color coding and termination of each pair shall be verified in the communications closet and at the outlet. Horizontal wiring shall be tested from and including the termination device in the communications closet to and including the modular jack in each room. These tests shall be completed and all errors corrected before any other tests are started. All STP links shall be tested using an approved test set. Testing shall use the Permanent Link Test procedure. Cables which contain failed circuits shall be replaced and retested to verify the standard is met.

5.8.4.3: Fiber Optic Cable: Unless stated otherwise, tests shall be performed from both ends of each circuit. Connectors shall be visually inspected for scratches, pits or chips and shall be re-terminated if any of these conditions exist. Each fiber shall be tested for insertion loss at 850 and 1300 nm using a fiber optic certification test set. Fibers that do not meet the criteria of TIA/EIA 568B.1 shall be replaced and/or re-terminated and then retested to verify the standard is met. Test results shall include the calculated maximum link attenuation acceptance values along with the actual test result for each fiber tested.

5.8.4.4: The Engineer may request that a 10% random field retest be conducted on the cable system in the presence of the Engineer at no additional cost to verify documented findings. Tests shall be a repeat of those defined above. If findings contradict the documentation submitted by the Contractor, additional testing can be requested to the extent determined necessary by the Engineer, including a 100% retest. This retest shall be provided at no additional cost.

5.8.4.5: Test Documentation: All test results shall be documented and furnished to the Owner in both electronic and hard copy format. The hard copy shall be furnished with a 3-ring binder and properly organized. Requirements for electronic copy shall be coordinated with Owner.

5.8.5: Completion of Project:

5.8.5.1: The Project will not be considered complete until after the Installer has finished the following tasks:

1. All testing has been completed and the Installer certifies that the installation meets all specified tolerances. The Installer shall submit all test documentation and results to the Engineer.

2. All ceiling tiles, where applicable, that may have been removed by the Installer have been replaced and clean-up of debris created during the installation process has been finished.

3. Provide record drawings that includes; as-built information, cable routing, jack locations and Telecommunication Room Layouts. Jack locations shall be identified by their sequential number as defined elsewhere in this document. Numbering, icons and drawing conventions used shall be consistent throughout all documentation provided.

4. All documentation and drawings have been submitted to the Engineer.

5. All locations have been labeled on the faceplate and the patch panel in accordance to labeling requirements as specified. Labeling shall include closet locations, room numbers and jack locations.

5.9: Warranties:

5.9.1: All work will be guaranteed for workmanship, materials, and successful operation of all equipment installed for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance by the 132 CF. This warranty shall include but not be limited to system functionality, cable connections, and general system installation.

5.10: Deliverables:

5.10.1: As-built drawings will be provided in an electronic means in a format agreed to by both parties

5.10.2: Materials submittals

5.11: Specifications:

5.11.1: Communication Wall Plates:

5.11.1.1: Wall plates are to be stainless steel:

1. 33 single gang 4 receptacle drops

a. 4 copper, RJ-45 jacks,

2. 12 double gang 4 receptacle drops

a. 4 copper, RJ-45 jacks,

3. 2 single gang, wall mount phone jacks

5.11.2: Coax:

1. Provide for 4 receptacles (whether homeruns or split), from fiber converter to splitter, RG-6, from receptacle to interior communications room

2. Receptacles - 4 single gang, single receptacle

3. Provide Fiber converter and connect with RG-6

5.11.3: PA:

1. Provide and run cabling between controls and speakers

2. Provide and run cabling between controls and CER

5.12: Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA):

5.12.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the National Guard Bureau via a secure data collection site.

5.12.2 The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address www.SAM.gov. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2020. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at www.SAM.gov.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Federal Acquisition Regulation https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

DoDM 1000.13-M-V1 DoD Identification (ID) Cards (Enclosure 2, paragraph 3.b) 01/23/2014 http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors (paragraph 9) August 2013 http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201-2.pdf

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.html

Army Directive 2014-05 Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors

03/07/2014 http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ArmyDir.aspx

AR 190-13

The Army Physical Security Program 02/25/2011 http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors 08/27/2004 https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12

DoDD 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy Program 10/29/2014 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/dir.html#

DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy Program 05/14/2007 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pub1.html

DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

AR 25-2

Information Assurance

AR 530-1

Operations Security

DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual 02/28/2006 (Change 2: 05/18/2016)

AR 381-12

Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) (Section II, ¶ 2-4.b)

6.1 Applicable Forms: Forms applicable to the PWS are listed below:

DD 1172-2

Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

DD 441

Department of Defense Security Agreement

DD 250

Material Inspection and Receiving Report

Ver. May 2018