IT Infrastructure for Former DOE Buildings

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sign-in sheet for a site visit related to Solicitation Number/Contract Number FA940126B0001, "Outside Infrastructure for Former DOE Bldg". It records the names, organizations, and signatures of attendees.

• Names of attendees
• Their respective organizations or titles
• Signatures of attendees

This document confirms attendance at a site visit, which may be a mandatory or recommended step for potential bidders. It indicates which organizations were present and potentially interested in the opportunity.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions raised by potential bidders following a site visit for Solicitation FA940126B0001, "IT Infrastructure for Former DOE Buildings."

• PDU Equipment: The contractor is responsible for providing PDU equipment as part of the contract execution.
• Network Switch Installation: The contractor will purchase and deliver network switch equipment, but the 377 MSG/SC will perform the configuration and installation.
• Raceway/Poles: These are for communications only; power is not required.
• Cabinet Type & Sizing: Wall-mounted or freestanding locking cabinets are acceptable. Primary sizing concerns are a minimum depth of 30 inches and a minimum width of 24 inches.
• Patch Panels & Cabling: No preference for patch panel manufacturers; cabling should be CAT 6 unshielded. Patch cords are required per port, with additional field side patch cords needed for specific buildings (20386 and 20389).
• Conduit Installation: Both open trenching and directional boring are acceptable. Duct banks under parking lots and roads require concrete encasement.
• Site Restoration: Sod is not anticipated for site restoration; concrete, dirt, and rocks are the primary items expected.
• Billing: Progress payments will be utilized and based on a percentage of work completed, not milestone base billing.

These clarifications address specific technical requirements, material provisions, installation responsibilities, and site conditions, which may influence bidder proposals and cost estimations. No changes to proposal deadlines or submission rules are indicated.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed specifications and diagrams for the Oldcastle Precast 504-LA utility vault, specifically the 4'x4'x3' model designed for Power/Water/Gas applications. It serves as a technical reference for potential bidders to understand the physical characteristics and components of the vault.

• Model: 504-LA (4'x4'x3')
• Application: Power/Water/Gas
• Dimensions: 4'-8" x 4'-8" footprint, 3'-0" height (standard base).
• Components: Includes details on the top (No. 55-332P), standard base (No. 504-B), optional deep base (No. 504-B-48), and optional tops (round access, blockout, padmount).
• Materials & Features: Specifies galvanized "C" channel, pull/lift irons, lift anchors, and optional spring-assisted diamond plate door with locking latch.
• Access: Details on 18"x18" knockouts on walls and optional round access.
• Weight: Estimated weights for various components are provided.
• Installation Notes: Mentions design for 0 to 5'-0" of cover.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the physical specifications, material requirements, and optional configurations of the utility vault. It will inform proposals related to the procurement, installation, or integration of this specific equipment, ensuring that bidders can accurately quote and plan for the physical aspects of the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for the "Outside Infrastructure for Former DOE Buildings" project at Kirtland AFB. The primary objective is to establish DoD network connectivity for the buildings by providing and installing communications infrastructure. This includes upgrading to CAT6 cabling and patch panels, and potentially replacing existing network drops.

• Tracing, cleanup, and removal of existing telecommunications cables and equipment.

• Replacement of existing cables and patch panels with CAT6.

• Installation and population of vertical cable raceways/poles for cabling.

• Reusing or supplementing existing cable routing equipment (cable trays, conduit, j-hooks).

• Labeling of terminating ends according to KAFB Comm Standards.

• Testing of all installed cabling.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Within 10 calendar days after award, performance will begin and last for 365 calendar days.

• Performance and Payment Bonds: Required (YES).

• Offer Guarantee: Required.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 09 Feb 2026, 12:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time).

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer.

• Bid Opening: 09 Feb 2026, 1:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time) at 377 MSG/PKC Conference room (RM 126).

• Offerors must be registered and "Active" in SAM.gov.

• Evaluation Basis: The Government will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering only price.

• NAICS Code: 238210

• Size Standard: USD 19,000,000.00 Annual receipts

• Small Business Type: Small Business

• Set Aside Percent: 100%

• A site visit is scheduled for 16 January 2026, 9:30 AM (Mountain Daylight Time).

• Questions are due by 23 January 2025, 4:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time).

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to construction, payment, subcontracting, and representations/certifications.

Other / Unclassified

This document, "Kirtland AFB Communications Specifications May 2025," outlines the technical standards and requirements for telecommunications infrastructure at Kirtland Air Force Base. It covers a wide range of topics including:

• Infrastructure Design: Exterior and interior plant, underground copper and fiber installation, manholes, duct systems, building/vault entrances, and telecommunications rooms.
• Wiring Standards: Specifications for copper (CAT 6) and fiber optic cabling, including installation, termination, and labeling.
• Equipment and Systems: Requirements for switches, network equipment, and telecom outlets.
• Operational Environment: Standards for telecommunications rooms, including security, power, temperature, and lighting.
• Testing and Documentation: Procedures for cable certification, inspections, and the submission of as-built drawings and geospatial data.
• Appendices: Provide examples of manhole specifications, typical PTR arrangements, vault closure end-plate designs, and guidance for geospatial data.

This document is critical for any contractor involved in telecommunications projects at Kirtland AFB. It details the specific technical requirements, materials, installation methods, and compliance standards that must be adhered to. Bidders must thoroughly review these specifications to ensure their proposals and proposed solutions meet all mandated criteria for design, installation, testing, and documentation of telecommunications systems on the base.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "IT Infrastructure for Former DOE Buildings" project at Kirtland AFB. The primary objective is to establish DoD network connectivity capability to former DOE buildings by providing and installing communications infrastructure. This includes establishing network connectivity for planned occupants in accordance with Kirtland Air Force Base Comm Division Specs.

• Installation of outside conduit and fiber optic cabling.

• Removal of old premise communications cabling and installation of new Cat 6 premise wiring in buildings 20386 and 20389.

• Tracing, cleanup, and removal of existing telecommunications cables and equipment.

• Installation and population of vertical cable raceways/poles for cabling.

• Labeling of terminating ends in accordance with KAFB Comm Standards.

• Testing of all installed cabling.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed, with a total performance period of 365 calendar days.

• Performance and Payment Bonds: Required.

• Offer Guarantee: Required.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 05 Feb 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer.

• Bid Opening: 05 Feb 2026, 1:00 PM at 377 MSG/PKC Conference room (RM 126), Kirtland AFB.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering only price.

• NAICS Code: 238210

• Size Standard: $19,000,000.00 Annual receipts.

• Small Business Type: Small Business.

• Set Aside Percent: 100% (Total Small Business Set-Aside).

• A site visit is scheduled for 16 January 2026, 9:30 AM (Mountain Daylight Time).

• Questions are due by 23 January 2025, 4:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Outside Infrastructure for Former DOE Building" at Kirtland AFB. The project involves the installation of outside conduit and fiber optic cabling, as well as the removal of old premise communications cabling and installation of new Cat 6 premise wiring in buildings 20386 and 20389.

• Tracing, cleanup, and removal of existing telecommunications cables and equipment.

• Replacement of existing cables and network drops with CAT6.

• Installation and population of vertical cable raceways/poles for cabling.

• Reuse or supplementation of existing cable routing equipment (cable trays, conduit, j-hooks).

• Labeling of terminating ends according to KAFB Comm Standards.

• Testing of all installed cabling.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 238210 has a size standard of $19,000,000.00 Annual receipts.

• Proposal Submission: Bids must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer by 5 February 2026, 12:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time).

• Bid Opening: 5 February 2026, 1:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time) at 377 MSG/PKC Conference room.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering only price.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Site Visit: 16 January 2026, 9:30 AM (Mountain Daylight Time).
  • Questions Due: 23 January 2025, 4:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time).
  • Bid Due Date: 5 February 2026, 12:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time).

• Small Business Type: Small Business.

• Set Aside Percent: 100%.

• A site visit is scheduled for 16 January 2026. Attendees are limited to four per company.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 23 January 2025.

• Bids must include signed copies of all bid documentation, including the Standard Form 1442, Bid Bond, and Reps and Certs.

• Offers must be registered and "Active" in SAM.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically NM20250044, effective December 12, 2025. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications in New Mexico, applicable to building construction projects (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to four stories) in Bernalillo County.

• General Decision Number: NM20250044
• State: New Mexico
• County: Bernalillo County
• Construction Type: Building (excluding single-family homes/apartments up to 4 stories)
• Effective Date: December 12, 2025
• Modifications: The document lists 8 modifications with corresponding publication dates, indicating updates to the wage determination.
• Classifications and Rates: Includes specific wage rates and fringe benefits for trades such as Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator, Carpenter, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic, Ironworker, Laborer, Plasterer, Pipefitter, Plumber, Sprinkler Fitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Glazier, and Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe).
• Paid Holidays: Lists recognized paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with the opportunity. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws for construction projects in the specified area. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish network connectivity for seven former Department of Energy (DoE) buildings into the wider Kirtland telecommunications network and bring buildings 20386 and 20389 into compliance with Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) Communications Standards.

• Installation of outside communications infrastructure, including 4" conduit, 144 Strand Single Mode Fiber Optic cabling, and multicell fabric innerduct.

• Removal and installation of new internal communications infrastructure (ISP) for buildings 20386 and 20391, including removal of existing drops, cabling, and faceplates.

• Establishment of primary telecom rooms and installation of replacement infrastructure to meet KAFB Comm Standards.

• Upgrades to CAT6 cabling and outlets for unclassified and classified networks, with specific color-coding for each.

• Installation of vertical cable raceways/poles for effective cable routing.

• Provision and installation of lockable network equipment cabinets and Power Distribution Units (PDUs).

• Procurement of specific network switch equipment (Catalyst 9300 series).

• Installation of CAT6 patch panels to accommodate new outlets.

• Provision of appropriate grounding, power, and backerboards in telecom rooms.

• Installation of commercial network infrastructure in Building 20386.

• All work must conform to Kirtland Air Force Base Comm Division Specs, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607, MIL Standard 188-124B, and NFPA 70.

• Testing of all fiber optic cable using TIA/EIA 568C standards.

• Site acceptance and project completion contingent on successful testing and resolution of discrepancies.

• A twelve-month warranty or manufacturer's standard commercial warranty, whichever is longer.

• Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from contract award.

• Place of Performance: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, specifically in and around buildings 20380, 20386, 20388, 20389, 20391, 20392, 20393, and 20449, including associated manholes and handholes.

• Contractor must develop a site-specific Safety and Health Plan.

• Coordination and submission of environmental documentation required by Kirtland AFB, city of Albuquerque, state of New Mexico, and Federal Government.

• Contractor must coordinate with building tenants to minimize impact.

• All disturbed grounds must be restored to their original condition or better.

• As-built documentation, including drawings, GPS coordinates, equipment listings, and test results, must be provided.

• Network topologies are considered sensitive and proprietary.

• Equipment removal and disposal must comply with industry rules and regulations and be coordinated with base communications.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish network connectivity for seven former Department of Energy (DoE) buildings into the wider Department of Defense (DoD) telecommunications network and bring buildings 20386 and 20389 into compliance with Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) Communications Standards.

• Outside Infrastructure: Installation of 4" conduit, running 144 Strand Single Mode Fiber Optic cable, and providing/installing multicell fabric innerduct for buildings 20380, 20386, 20388, 20389, 20391, 20392, and 20393.

• Inside Plant (ISP) for Buildings 20386 & 20389: Removal and disposal of existing infrastructure, establishment of primary telecom rooms, and installation of new CAT6 cabling and infrastructure to meet KAFB Comm Standards.

• General Requirements: Includes labeling of all infrastructure, testing of installed cabling, and system turn over with as-built documentation.

• All work must conform to applicable industry standards and KAFB Comm Standards.

• Testing of all cabling is required for final acceptance.

• Performance of Services During Crisis is defined as non-mission essential but requires contractor notification and potential special event services.

• Period: To be accomplished within 365 calendar days of contract award.

• Place: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, specifically in the vicinity of buildings 20380, 20386, 20388, 20389, 20391, 20392, 20393, and 20449, including associated manholes and handholes.

• Environmental: Contractor must coordinate and submit documentation for environmental permits (e.g., Fugitive Dust Permit, SWPPP, Digging Permit).

• Safety: Compliance with AFI 91-202 is mandatory; a site-specific Safety and Health Plan must be developed.

• Coordination: Contractor must coordinate with 377 MSG/SCXP and building tenants.

• Deliverables: Includes as-built documentation, configuration management information, and completed test results.