Fiber Install

Solicitation FA460826QS008 is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238210 for the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command. The project requires the furnishing, installation, and testing of a new 12-strand single-mode outside plant dielectric fiber optic cable connecting the Building 3458 Core Node to the Building 6413 Test Facility at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and permits, ensuring compliance with a wide array of industry standards including TIA, RUS Bulletins, and NFPA 70. Key deliverables include installation schedules, weekly status reports, as-built drawings, and comprehensive acceptance test reports. The contract features a performance period of 45 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Award is based on a best-value trade-off process considering both price and technical factors, with technical evaluations conducted for the lowest three priced quotes. Special requirements include mandatory OSHA confined space entry compliance, the submission of AF Form 103 for excavation, and a minimum one-year warranty on workmanship. Contractor personnel must adhere to strict base security protocols, including the display of valid identification and the assignment of an on-site Site Superintendent. Invoicing is managed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.