Premise Wiring B246 & B414

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the Contractor to engineer, furnish, install, and test (EFI&T) an upgrade of premise wiring infrastructure to Cat-6 for Buildings 246 (B246) and 414 (B414) at Columbus AFB, MS. The project also includes the removal of existing outdated premise wiring.

• Removal and disposal of existing cabling and termination materials.

• Installation of new Cat-6 cabling, patch panels, and outlet/jacks.

• Re-use of existing wall-mounted COM cabinets for new premise wiring.

• Installation of appropriate horizontal/vertical cable management.

• Installation of cable support hardware (trays, J-hooks, etc.) for cable runs.

• Grounding and bonding of new and existing infrastructure.

• Compliance with specific structured cabling requirements, including plenum-rated Cat-6 compliant cables.

• Labeling of all cabinets, equipment, cables, faceplates, and patch panels according to specified standards.

• Installation of new Cat-6 patch cords for in-use drops and user connections.

• Compliance with current ANSI/TIA telecommunication installation and testing commercial standards and Columbus AFB installation standards.

• All equipment, supplies, and materials must be new and not refurbished.

• Purchased equipment must be maintainable and supportable for at least five (5) years.

• Performance parameters to be tested before cutover.

• Quality Control Plan required, including weekly status reports and spot checks.

• Period of Performance: 90 days after contract award.

• Place of Performance: Columbus AFB, MS.

• Hours of Operation: Normal duty hours, with potential for work outside normal hours coordinated in advance.

• Safety: Compliance with all Federal, State, and Base security and safety laws, regulations, policies, and requirements. Immediate suspension of work if unsafe conditions are identified.

• Management: Provision of a US citizen Project Manager (PM) and on-site Site Point of Contact (POC).

• Security: No security clearances required; work performed at UNCLASSIFIED level. Government provides escorts if needed.

• Base Access: Processing of Site Visit Request Letter for personnel access.

• Warranty: One-year warranty or manufacturer's standard commercial warranty, whichever is longer, including a one-year workmanship warranty.

• Deliverables: Includes As-Built drawings, Work Schedule, Status Reports, Meeting Minutes, Cutover and Test Plan, and Test Report, among others.

• Appendices: Refer to Appendix A for Applicable Documents and Standards, Appendix B for Labeling Standards, and Appendix C for Drawings.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the 14th Contracting Squadron (14 CONS) for market research purposes to obtain information regarding industry interest and capabilities for a new requirement related to premise wiring at Columbus Air Base (CAFB), Mississippi. This is NOT a solicitation, and the government will not award a contract based on this RFI. Costs incurred in responding are at the vendor's expense.

• The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals for premise wiring.

• Compliance with current ANSI/TIA telecommunication installation and testing commercial standards, and Columbus AFB installation standards is required.

• All equipment, supplies, and materials must be new and not refurbished.

• The scope includes the removal and disposal of any cabling and associated termination material, coordinated with a designated Point of Contact (POC).

• Installation of equipment cabinets/racks, cables (communications, power, grounding), equipment, pathways, wire management, and patch panels must comply with specified standards, including AFSSI 7702 and NSTISSAM Tempest/2-95 for secure areas.

• Contractors must comply with all Federal, State, and Base safety and security laws and regulations.

• Work will be suspended if deemed unsafe.

• No security clearances are required for contractor personnel; work is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. The government will provide escorts.

1. Company name, address, and points of contact.
2. Company size (small or large business).
3. Company interest and capability to fulfill the requirement.

• Responses must be submitted via email by 17 April 2026, 2:00 p.m. CST.
• Email addresses for submission are provided in the document.

Vendors are requested to indicate their business size (small business, HUB-Zone, veteran-owned, 8(a), etc.) to assist the government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides.