Fiber Install

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA460826QS008 outlines the provisions and clauses for vendors to furnish, install, and test new fiber optic cable. Key requirements include SAM registration, electronic quote submission to specified contacts by the due date, and a 60-day quote validity. Offerors must provide a two-page technical plan detailing their approach to the fiber optic cable installation, assuming no prior government knowledge of their company. Quotes will be evaluated based on price and a technical assessment, with the lowest three quotes undergoing technical review. The document incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, covering areas such as business ethics, small business utilization, labor standards, and environmental protection. Specific clauses highlighted involve prohibitions on certain hardware/software, restrictions on foreign purchases, and requirements for electronic payments via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). An Ombudsman is available for dispute resolution, and contractors must comply with health, safety, and installation access regulations.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a contractor to install and test a new 12-strand single-mode OSP dielectric fiber optic cable (FOC) at Barksdale AFB, LA. The project involves connecting Building 3458 to Building 6413, including furnishing all materials, labor, supplies, and equipment. Key requirements cover safety, security, environmental management, permits, quality assurance, and personnel qualifications, including a one-year warranty. Specific tasks detail outside plant requirements, such as existing manhole management, cable rack installation, comprehensive labeling, and precise cable termination and splicing. The SOW also specifies the FOC's installation path and testing procedures for optical attenuation and distance. Deliverables include as-built drawings, butterfly drawings, and installation test reports, all subject to government approval.

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, 2d Contracting Squadron, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA460826QS008) for commercial services to furnish, install, and test a new corning 12-strand single-mode OSP dielectric fiber optic cable from Building 3458 Core Node to Building 6413 49 Test facility at Barksdale Air Force Base. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 100% set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 238210 and a size standard of $19M. The period of performance is 45 days. A site visit is scheduled for February 19, 2026, with RSVPs due by February 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by February 20, 2026, and quotes are due by March 5, 2026. Award will be based on price/technical to determine the best value. Important information regarding FAR clauses, including 52.222-55, is provided, and offerors must ensure compliance. Points of contact are 2d Lt Caleb Schuelke and Tiffany Collazo.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for installing a new Corning 12-strand single-mode fiber optic cable (FOC) at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The project involves furnishing, installing, and testing the FOC from Building 3458 Core Node to Building 6413 49 Test facility. Key requirements include adherence to safety and security regulations, environmental management, and obtaining necessary permits. The contractor must provide a Project Manager and Site Point of Contact, ensure a 1-year warranty, and supply manuals for all new equipment. Specific requirements detail outside plant installation, including existing manhole procedures, cable racking, labeling, terminations, and the installation of underground handholes, conduit systems, and innerducts. The FOC installation route between the two buildings is precisely defined, including requirements for maintenance loops and cable specifications. In-progress tests, site restoration, and debris removal are also mandated. The period of performance is 45 calendar days, and the place of performance is Barksdale AFB, LA. Deliverables include installation schedules, weekly status reports, as-built drawings, butterfly drawings, geospatial data, photographs, and installation test reports.

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, 2d Contracting Squadron, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA460826QS008) for commercial services. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 100% set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 238210 and a size standard of $19M. The project requires a contractor to furnish, install, and test a new corning 12-strand single-mode OSP dielectric fiber optic cable from Building 3458 Core Node to Building 6413 49 Test facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. The period of performance is 45 days. A site visit is scheduled for February 19, 2026, with RSVPs due by February 17, 2026. Questions are due by February 20, 2026, and quotes are requested by March 5, 2026. Award will be based on price/technical to determine best value, subject to FAR clauses, including 52.222-55. Points of contact are 2d Lt Caleb Schuelke and Tiffany Collazo.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for installing and testing a new 12-strand single-mode fiber optic cable from Building 3458 to Building 6413 at Barksdale AFB, LA. The project involves furnishing all necessary materials, labor, supplies, and equipment. Key requirements include adherence to safety and security protocols, environmental regulations, and specific installation procedures for outside plant components like manholes, conduits, and fiber optic cables. The SOW details cable labeling, termination, splicing, and the creation of maintenance loops. Testing of all fiber strands for optical power loss, attenuation, and distance is mandatory. The project has a 45-day period of performance, with deliverables including installation schedules, weekly status reports, as-built drawings, and test reports. The contractor is responsible for permits, site restoration, and ensuring no unscheduled service outages.

The document provides a detailed wage determination for various occupations under the Service Contract Act specific to the Louisiana parishes of Bossier, Caddo, and De Soto, including rates and required fringe benefits. It outlines employee classifications, eligibility for sick leave under Executive Orders, and guidelines for uniform allowances, paid vacation, and holiday considerations. Additionally, it describes the conformance process for unlisted job classifications and stipulations regarding wage rates and benefits compliance.

Amendment 01 to Solicitation FA460826QS008, titled "Fiber Install," issued by the Department of the Air Force, 2d Contracting Squadron, makes several key updates. It replaces Attachment 2, the Statement of Work, with a revised version dated February 12, 2026. The Period of Performance (PoP) for the solicitation is updated to 45 days. Additionally, the quotation due date has been extended to March 5, 2026, by 12:00 PM CDT. Offerors are required to sign and submit an "Acknowledgement of Amendment 01" signature page with their quote to confirm acceptance of the updated terms and conditions. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist 2d Lt Caleb Schuelke.

Amendment 02 to Solicitation FA460826QS008, "Fiber Install," issued by the Department of the Air Force, 2d Contracting Squadron, replaces the Statement of Work with an updated version dated February 25, 2026. This amendment includes a diagram of manhole locations and provides government responses to 22 submitted questions. Key details clarify confined space entry requirements, mandating a three-person crew and specific PPE. Water discharge from manholes is permitted into street drainage or ground. Fusion splicing is required for fiber optic cable terminations, with specific Corning components, and UNICAMS are not allowed. All fiber strands require OTDR and Optical Power Meter tests in both directions at 1310 and 1550um. Contractors are responsible for barricading at Building 6413 and must adhere to normal duty hours unless otherwise coordinated for mission-critical work. Bonding is required at termination points in both buildings. A signed "Acknowledgement of Amendment 02" is mandatory for all offerors.