The Federal government is seeking a small‑business‑set‑aside contractor to rebuild a fiber‑optic network on federal property. The work includes full design‑build services: route design, GIS/CAD deliverables, procurement of fiber and conduit, trenching/HDD, splicing, testing, and full as‑built documentation. The contractor must provide all materials (432‑fiber cable, HDPE conduit, vaults, handholes, pedestals) and be responsible for civil works, utility locate, and restoration to pre‑construction conditions. The project is phased into five stages with design approvals required before construction, and a 30‑day completion window after Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for lateness.
• Small‑business set‑aside (Fiber Optic Network Rebuild)
• Full design‑build: routing, GIS/CAD, 30 % design, IFC, as‑builts
• Procurement & installation of fiber, conduit, vaults, handholes, pedestals
• Trenching, HDD, restoration, and road/soil remediation
• Splicing, OTDR/OLTS testing, electronic submission of results
• Cisco network equipment configuration (owner‑furnished)
• Federal property – no external permits required, but utility locate mandatory
• Milestone‑driven schedule with 120‑day base period, 365‑day overall duration, 30‑day NTP completion clause
• Required PE‑stamped civil/OSP drawings, GIS deliverables, and optional GIS geodatabase