ISI

CONVAULT Fuel Storage Tank Replacement Area 82 - Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Location:
Area 82 at Bagram Airfield (BAF) –
Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
10/3/2011

End Date:
3/31/2013

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The existing fuel storage tanks were not force-protection compliant, creating a safety hazard for personnel at the site.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Due to rising tensions with Pakistan, shipping through that country blocked, forcing ISI to ship the materials and equipment needed through non-traditional northern routes. Had to put temporary fueling measures in place to carry the outage. Integrating with existing equipment – the scope had to be changed numerous times as different obstacles where encountered in the existing equipment.

The Results:

In spite of material delivery issues outside of ISI’s or the client’s control, ISI was able to finish the project prior to the extended POP.

The Details:

ISI completed the following tasks to successfully complete this project:

Furnished and installed four (4) 3000 gallon above-grade CONVAULT fuel tanks.

A change order midway through the project included adding four (4) additional day tanks to the project to supply fuel to existing generators that did not have onboard day tanks.

BAF Power Plant Fuel Line Connection Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan

Location:
Bagram Air Field (BAF), Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
9/14/2011

End Date:
4/1/2012

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Army was incurring unnecessary expense making as many as eight daily fuel deliveries via 10,000-gallon fuel trucks in order to transport fuel to the power plant. It was determined that extending the existing fuel line to the power plant via a new fuel skid would save considerable time and cost

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Because no drawings existed, locating the existing fuel line and verifying its integrity was a challenge. Also, no drawings were available for the fuel yard pumping system, which made verifying the plant’s capability to pump on that fuel line difficult.

ISI’s in-country management team worked closely with the COTR to resolve these issues in a timely manner, allowing the project to proceed smoothly.

The Results:

A fully operation fuel line was installed, which at peak capacity delivers in excess of 650,000 gallons of fuel per week to the power plant.

Task Force IRONMAN Logistics Program Afghanistan

Location:
Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
September 2011

End Date:
January 21, 2014

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Army needed a provider to support the logistics of material receiving, inventory, storage, handling, fulfillment, and shipping in support of the Task Force Protect Our Warfighter and Electrical Resources (TF POWER) mission in Afghanistan. This need resulted in a modification to the Task Force Inspect and Repair of Non-Maintained (TF IRONMan) contract under which ISI was currently working to include provisions for assuming the logistical portion of TF POWER’s mission.

Under this mission, ISI coordinated with TF POWER for the procurement of Electrical Bill of Material (E-BoM) through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Once the E-BoM orders were placed, ISI was responsible for tracking the material received in theater and issuing it to the repair teams by tracking and fulfilling orders placed by Area of Operation (AO) Managers and TF POWER personnel.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The main challenge with the project was developing an online database and inventory control system in order to track the EBoM present in the TF POWER Materials Hubs. With the assistance of SpendSmart Group, ISI completed development of the website in January of 2012.

The second challenge was the need to inventory all materials that were currently in country at the time ISI became involved with the TF POWER Logistics mission, and determine proper stocking levels of those materials to maintain a 60-day supply at each of three TF POWER Materials Hubs located in Bagram, Kandahar, and Leatherneck.

The third challenge was the need to efficiently transport material orders in containers ranging from small cardboard boxes to 40-foot ISO shipping containers from the Materials Hubs to the Inspect & Repair teams at various locations throughout the war-torn Country of Afghanistan. In order to overcome this challenge, ISI worked tirelessly to develop strong relationships with the Army Post Office (APO), various private contractors and military units responsible for personnel and cargo movement, the Movement Control Team (MCT) offices in charge of managing the military-run Host Nation Trucking (HNT) missions, and private Local National (LN) trucking companies. Building and maintaining these numerous and diverse relationships gave ISI the ability to rapidly move people, materials, and equipment all around Afghanistan.

The Results:

ISI accomplished all requirements of this contract, and continued to meet the needs of all personnel and contractors involved with the TF POWER mission through the final day of our latest TF POWER contract, which ended 21 January 2014.

When ISI assumed control of the TF POWER logistical operation, the average procurement and delivery time to the Inspect and Repair teams located down range was 50 days. After 90 days of managing and replenishing stock, ISI increased efficiencies to an average of only 12 days – a 416% improvement.

The Details:

ISI completed all ordering, receiving, processing, warehousing, shipping, and database management activities required to effectively receive E-BoM in theater and distribute it to the Inspect & Repair teams working down range.

SunDial SmartPower Afghanistan

Location:
Various Locations – Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
5/2/2012

End Date:
Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Army needed the installation of eight deployable 28kW peak solar powered/hybrid power generation systems. Also required was service and maintenance on these eight systems, as well as three existing systems.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

One challenge with this project was implementing a new design based on lessons learned with the first three existing SmartPower systems, as well as incorporating new technology in this emerging market.

Another challenge was evaluating and selecting locations suitable for deployment, due to the non-standard and varying configurations of the existing electrical infrastructure. Once a suitable site was identified, ISI developed a design and plan for implementation, and reconfigured the existing infrastructure accordingly.

The Results:

ISI installed a new system to help the military meet their Operational Energy conservation goals. Over the first twelve months of this contract our combined fuel saavings has been over 26,500 gallons of fossily fuel, at a fully burdened cost savings of over $1.5 million.

The Details:

Three of eleven SmartPower units are currently in operation, producing the results described above.

UPS (Uninterruptible Power System) Facility & TCF Renovation Camp Eggers - Kabul, Afghanistan

Location:
Camp Eggers – Kabul, Afganistan

Client:
Program Manager Power Projection Enablers (PM P2E)

Start Date:
1/27/2012

End Date:
12/31/2012

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The existing UPS system at Camp Eggers was undersized for the growing base, and was nearing critical failure. The U.S. military required all-new electrical service to keep up with operational demands, as well as renovate the TCF and complete additional general construction to support the new equipment.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The major challenge for this project was swapping the power from the old service to the new switchgear. Operations at the plant prohibited total power outage, so the process had to be scheduled in small pieces over several weeks. Ultimately, we were able to switch all of the power to the new distribution service without causing any time delays or unnecessary downtime to the Customer’s operations.

Another challenge involved a lack of space at the site. ISI creatively constructed the new facility above the existing one, on a steel platform sturcture, to support the new 16′ x 20′ UPS facility.
Also because of the lack of space, there was no lay-down area for materials, so ISI had to schedule on-time shipments and carry in all necessary tools and equipment needed on a daily basis. This became especially difficult because of site access restrictions, which was proved to be a final challenge.
The job was in support of Secret-level military personnel, so special permissions and clearances had to be granted for anyone working at the site. All prospective personnel had to pass an FBI background check, which was valid for only 120 days. Upon expiration, the investigations would have to be resubmitted. Anyone entering or leaving the job site also had to use security gates to gain access, which resulted in time delays and special coordination. Since Local Nationals, or LNs, were not permitted in the area, ISI used Third-Country Nationals, or TCN’s, for the concrete and steel work.

The Results:

ISI designed and engineered a solution for the customer that exceeded expectations and despite the end-user delays in the beginning the project was completed on-time.

The Details:

ISI completed the following tasks to successfully complete this project:

Created a new main distribution service to serve the new UPS facility and the existing TCF.

Conducted ite preparation for the UPS facility, including demolition, excavation, concrete footings, back fill, and site security fencing.
Large structural foundations and an elevated steel structure were put into place to hold the new facility, which was made up of two 20ft ISO containers welded together creating a single room.
The UPS facility housed two 160kVA UPS units, two 5 ton HVAC units and associated ductwork, one emergency exhaust fan and louver, a fire alarm system, and all new switchgear.
Renovation was also performed on an already standing TCF. This required us to install new power panels, a new fire alarm, new circuits for electronic data equipment, new HVAC units, and new light fixtures.
Performed demolition of an existing drop ceiling, and repainting throughout the facility.

Waste Incinerator Construction & Commission Life Support Area (LSA) Anaconda - Balad, Iraq

Location:
Life Support Area (LSA) Anaconda – Balad, Iraq

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia District

Start Date:
2008

End Date:
2009

Client Needs &
Requirements:

A previous contractor had begun the construction and commissioning of four waste incinerators at LSA Anaconda; however, the job was left incomplete. ISI was contracted to complete the project, including several anciliary buildings in support of the new waste management program.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

When we were awarded the contract, the site and materials had already been sitting in various stages of completion for months. Many of the materials had been exposed to the elements during this time. Our first task was to take a complete inventory of what we had to work with and determine what would be salvageable. We created brand new designs, using as many of the original materials as possible.

Of the equipment that was salvageable, much of it was found in pieces around the job site. We had to sort through everything and correctly assemble the parts in order to get the incinerators up and running.

The Results:

In spite of the original state of the site, the job was completed on schedule and within budget, and received an overall Performance Evaluation of “Outstanding.” We received especially positive customer feedback in regards to Quality Control, Project Management, and Safety Standards.

The Details:

The project consisted of four phases which took approximately six months total to complete.

The first phase of the project involved the construction and commissioning of two 64 ton waste incinerators. ISI took over the job after it had already partially commenced, so after taking an inventory of the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) already in-theater, we picked up where the original contractor left off. A concrete pit intended to house 4 incinerators had already been poured, so we finished Phase I by installing the first two incinerators.
In Phase II, we put in a fuel farm and fuel lines, as well as all of the electrical wiring.
Phase III of the project required us to install a third incinerator. We also broke ground on several buildings in support of the new waste management program. These facilities included a Separating Building, Weighing Stations with Truck Scales, a Bailing Facility, site utilities, roads, and entrance ramps. Lighting for the roads was also installed during this phase.
In the final stage of the project, Phase IV, we installed the fourth and final incinerator.

Billeting Facilities Area 82 at Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Location:
Area 82 and Bagram Airfield (BAF) –
Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia Disrict

Start Date:
10/3/2011

End Date:
11/30/2012

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Military required billeting to house twenty personnel in the Area 82 compound at BAF.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Access to the Area 82 site is very restiricted. At the beginning of the project tensions with Pakistan were very high, which delayed delivery of the containers, which had to be shipped over land from a sea port in Pakistan to Afghanistan.

ISI maintained close communications with the client to keep them abreast of the delays. Once the containers arrived, ISI worked overtime at our own expense to expedite the completion of the project.

The Results:

Although the completion of the project was delayed due to circumstances beyond ISI’s control (war-time delays in shipping), ISI completed a high-quality.

The Details:

ISI completed the following tasks to successfully complete this project:

Installed fourteen (14) forty-foot ISO containers, which provided ten, two-room living containers, one laundry container and one storage container.

Project included civil, foundations, slab-on-grade, structural steel, utilities (water, sewer, electric, communications).
Containers were stacked two-high and in a single row measuring 40’ by 80’.
ISI constructed a roof over the structure along with gutters and downspouts.

DS Maintenance Facilities Construction Life Support Area (LSA) Anaconda - Balad, Iraq

Location:
Life Support Area (LSA) Anaconda – Balad, Iraq

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia District

Start Date:
2007

End Date:
2007

Client Needs &
Requirements:

A previous contractor left several buildings at LSA Anaconda in various stages of incompletion. ISI was awarded the DS Maintenance Facilities job as a turnkey project to finalize remaining design and complete construction.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The previous contractor left the vacated the site at about 10% completion. All unused materials were left behind. Upon arriving on base, ISI’s first task was to take a complete inventory of what we had to work with and determine what would be salvageable. We created brand new designs, using as many of the original materials as possible.

The Results:

With careful planning, creative solutions, and experience with similar projects, ISI was able to complete this job on schedule and within budget.

The Details:

When ISI arrived at the site, five buildings were already in various stages of completion. ISI was tasked with completing the design and construction for each of the five buildings.
Four of these buildings already had the slabs, structures, and roofs in place. ISI completed all interior furnishings, electrical systems, HVAC systems, Smoke and Fire Detection systems, and plumbing systems. One of the buildings also required administrative offices.
The fifth building only had the slab and frame in place. ISI completed the exterior walls and roof, as well as all interior furnishings including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and Fire Detection systems. This building also included administrative offices.
To support this job, we also developed a Safety plan and Quality Assurance plan which were both approved and followed during the course of the contract.

Offices & Warehouses Construction Area 82 at Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Location:
Area 82 at Bagram Airfield (BAF) –
Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia Disrict

Start Date:
10/3/2011

End Date:
12/12/2012

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Military required construction for a new 12,000 square foot warehouse with interior offices, including electrical and HVAC construction.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The shipping route through Pakistan was blocked, which caused the original Period of Performance to be extended. ISI found an unconventional northern route to move equipment and personnel to the site, and worked extended hours to meet the new schedule.

The Results:

ISI completed the job and within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.

The Details:

In addition to the new construction of the 12,000 square foot warehouse, ISI completed the following activities:
Completed site preparation tasks
Constructed structural foundations, slab-on-grade, warehouse,
Installed electrical and HVAC for the interior of the building
Built sidewalks, concrete stoops, and a sloped concrete entry into the warehouse.

CDC/JDC Warehouse & Facilities Construction Life Support Area (LSA) Anaconda - Balad, Iraq

Location:
Life Support Area (LSA) Anaconda – Balad, Iraq

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia Disrict

Start Date:
2007

End Date:
2008

Client Needs &
Requirements:

USACE required the design and construction of a 96-acre facility, to include one standing warehouse and two Pre-engineered Buildings (PEBs), roadways, storm drainage, retention ponds, and site lighting. Each building also required office facilities, shelving systems, HVAC systems, Fire Protection systems, and complete power generation systems.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

When we were awarded the contract, the site and materials had already been sitting in various stages of completion for 18 months. Many of the materials had been exposed to the elements during this time. Our first task was to take a complete inventory of what we had to work with and determine what would be salvageable. We created brand new designs, using as many of the original materials as possible.

To support this job, we also developed a safety plan and Quality Assurance plan which were both approved and followed during the course of the contract. We received recognition for this in our performance evaluation provided by the Project Engineer.

The Results:

Despite the high complexity of the job and the state of the site at commencement, ISI made history with this project as one of the first contractors to complete a job on-time and on-budget in Iraq.

The Details:

Completion of this project required several stages of work:

First, ISI completed construction on the main warehouse. This was the largest building on base, measuring 400ft by 400ft at two stories high. The structure was already standing, but was unfinished. We poured a concrete apron and installed all electric, plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC materials and equipment. We also built out offices on both stories of the warehouse.
Next, we broke ground on a second, smaller warehouse and began work on a roadway. This warehouse measured 250ft by 400ft and also included several offices. We were responsible for all aspects of this building.
The 25ft wide paved roadway spanned 6500ft. Gravel shoulders spanning 3ft were added to either side. Additionally, we installed 10 culverts beneath the roadway as part of a water removal plan. The roadway connected the 3 buildings and provided access to all 96 acres of the site.
After this, ISI began work on the third and final warehouse. This structure followed the same measurements and requirements as the second warehouse. It measured 250ft by 400ft and also included offices. All electric, plumbing, and HVAC materials and equipment were provided and installed.
The last phase of the job involved all final site work. ISI performed a topical survey and designed a plan for water retention and removal. To accomplish this, we built 2 retention ponds and designed water flow into these by installing a system of culverts and drains.

AMC Headquarters Brigade Facility BAF, Afghanistan

Location:
Bagram Air Field (BAF), Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia District
U.S. Army Materiel Command

Start Date:
7/1/2009

End Date:
7/28/2009

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The electrical wiring in the 5400-square foot Brigade Headquarters building for the U.S. Army Materiel Command had been installed by previous contractors hastily and not to code, causing Life, Health, and Safety hazards for military personnel and civilians residing at or visiting the base.

USACE required complete re-wiring for the building, including replacing all of the lighting, receptacles, conduit, and panels and re-installing to meet U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

This facility had to be upgraded while occupied and with minimal interruption to ongoing activities. In addition, the Period of Performance was very short – only 30 days.

ISI worked multiple crews to complete the majority of the disruptive work done overnight to minimize the impact on the soldiers and civilians working in the facility.

The Results:

All of the upgrades were installed without major disruptions, the project was completed two days early and within budget.

The Details:

ISI furnished all new equipment and wiring.

Judicial Complex Parwan, Afghanistan

Location:
Parwan, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia Disrict

Start Date:
12/26/2012

End Date:
4/30/2013

Client Needs &
Requirements:

There were five facilities constructed by another contractor. The electrical work was subpar and required removal and replacement with a code-compliant installation.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Logistics and coordination were major factors due to the expedited schedules required by the client. Coordination for access to the buildings was difficult since they were occupied during the renovations. ISI rearranged sequences of events multiple times to accommodate the customer’s needs, and still finished the projects on schedule and within budget.

The Results:

The facilities at Parwan now have a code-compliant safe electrical system which will provide years of reliable service.

The Details:

ISI provided elecrical remediate for the following five facilities:

Housing for single persons
Housing for families
A food court
A community center
AGO/MOJ and court facilities

Helium Transfil Facility Kandahar Airfield (KAF), Afghanistan

Location:
Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia Disrict

Start Date:
2/10/2011

End Date:
4/8/2011

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Army needed prime power connectivity to the helium refill facilities that are used to fuel their new camera-equipped observation blimps to be used for long-range visual surveillance critical to war-time intelligence and the safety of our forces as well as civilians in the area..

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

No special challenges were encountered with this project, and all activities were completed according to plan.

The Results:

ISI was able to provide the required power connecivity 30 days ahead of schedule, allowing for this new safety feaure to be implemented sooner than planned.

The Details:

To complete this project, ISI instlaled a 200-amp power feeder from a nearby main distribution panel, and connected to the facility vendor’s power panel.

Perimeter Lighting and Street Lighting Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Location:
Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia Disrict

Start Date:
2007

End Date:
Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

For safety and for ease of transportation after dark, USACE required perimeter lighting around the Bagram Airfield and along Disney Avenue.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

With enemy insurgents active during wartime, the permeter lights were occasionally shot out, causing safety risks and requiring bulbs to need to be replaced regularly. In addition, the enemy would steal control boxes, wiring, and other equipment. ISI raised the control boxes to make theft an vandolism more difficult.

The Results:

The street lighting project replaced inadequate lighting with new 400-watt fixtures to provide illumination and increase pedestrian safety along the busy main roadways.

The perimeter lighting project placed four, 1000-watt sports field lights at 150-foot intervals around the permimeter of the base. This provided illumination for the guards operating perimeter duty, to be able to see approaching personnel or enemies.

Both of these projects helped to increase safety for our troops.

The Details:

ISI installed, then operated and maintained the lighting until the Electrical Support Services Contract Conclusion in 2015.

Communications Infrastructure Upgrade Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan - Phase I & II

Location:
Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –
Philadephia Disrict

Start Date:
11/20/2009

End Date:
2/16/2011

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The existing communications infrastructure at Camp Phoenix was temporary in nature and haphazardly installed. With the decision to make the base a more permanent base in Afghanistan, USACE required a robust backbone for Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR), Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPR), Coalition Enterprise Information Exchange-Secret (CENTRIXS) and DSN throughout Camp Phoenix.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The major challenge of this project was coordinating daily activities on the base with necessary construction. All traffic had to be rerouted while sections of the roadway were temporarily removed and refinished. This became a major task and involved significant planning and organization.

The Results:

ISI completed the project almost three months ahead of schedule and within budget, and received Excellent reviews on our Past Performance Questionnaire.

The Details:

As part of the project, ISI performed the following tasks:

Installation of a concrete encased duct bank and Maintenance Hole distribution system. This completed a ring loop around the core of the base providing a 12-way system for redundant fiber and copper pathways. In order to accomplish this, we:
- Saw-cut and removed 21,600ft3 of concrete roadways to install the distribution system and then replaced the concrete to original conditions
- Installed 7,200 LF of duct bank system with 14 Maintenance Holes and 2 Hand Holes
- Prepped locations for 4 new Pre-engineered Buildings (PEBs) including leveling and pouring concrete foundations
- Installed 4 new 10ft by 20ft PEBs
- Completed all interior furnishings of the buildings including installation of electrostatic resistant floor tiles, HVAC system with N+1 configuration, electrical distribution system and stand-by generator, and Networked communications systems
Furnished and Installed Four Area Distribution Nodes (ADN) with Cisco Network Equipment, racks, equipment, power systems, standby generators, and ups equipment. The following equipment was utilized:
- Cisco 6506 and 3750 equipment
- APC UPS equipment
- 75kW 208v generator, automatic transfer switch, and electrical distribution system
Installation and testing of three fiber optic network systems (NIPR, SIPR, and CENTRIX) and one copper DSN system consisting of over 70,000’ of fiber optic backbone cabling and 25,000’ of copper backbone cabling

Fiber Upgrade Phases I & II Kandahar Air Field (KAF) / Deep South

Location:
Kandahar Airfield (KAF), Afghanistan

Client:
Defense Communication Systems – Southwest Asia (DCS-SWA)

Start Date:
July 2009

End Date:
November 2010

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The existing communications infrastructure at Kandahar Airfield (KAF) required a major upgrade to meet the growing the needs of this critical facility. With plans for the base becoming more permanent, USACE needed the infrastructure to be redesigned and built to provide the high level of communications needed to fully support the base’s operations. In addition, newly constructed facilities were not connected to the existing infrasture.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

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The Results:

ISI completed a very difficult upgrade and installation project along very heavily congested roadways and in harsh weather conditions.

The Details:

To deliver this project, ISI completed the following activities:

Installed four A.D.N. Facilities
Installed five miles of concrete encased duct bank, fiber optic, copper cable
Extended communications connectivity from the existing KAF TCF to distribute to the KAF west side and south park areas
Project included connectivity to 23 buildings with NIPR, SIPR, CENTRX, and DSN networks.

Communications Infrasture - Complete Campus Area Network Ring (Fiber) Bagram Air Field (BAF), Afghanistan

Location:
Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Client:
Defense Communication Systems – Southwest Asia (DCS-SWA)

Start Date:
6/6/2006

End Date:
10/15/2009

Client Needs &
Requirements:

Bagram Airfield (BAF) is one of the largest base in Afghanistan, and the existing communications infrastructure at the base was sparse and was not meeting the needs of this critical facility. With plans for the base becoming more permanent, USACE needed the infrastructure to be redesigned and built to provide the high level of communications needed to operate more efficiently.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

BAF is a very active base, and it was critical to minimize disruption to operations during installations, particularly for the extensive excavation the project required for underground cabling.

The Results:

ISI worked closely with the Commanding Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) to coordinate road closures, frequently working throughout the night and ligher traffic hours on critical road crossings to minimize the impact.

The Details:

To complete this project ISI installed the following:

Over 150 precast manholes
12-way concrete encased ductbank system
Multiple networks (NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIX, DSN)
Fiber optic and copper cable infrastructure
10 Area Distribution Nodes (ADN)
Network switching equipment
Structured cabling and end user connectivity
Ductbank completed – 2008

ISI excavated approximately 15 miles of rocky desert terrain to install the concrete-encased ductbank required for the project.

MCF and Communications Infrastructure Upgrade Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Location:
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Client:
Product Manager Power
Projection Enablers (PdM-P2E)

Start Date:
11/29/2011

End Date:
1/30/2013

Client Needs &
Requirements:

Because of an increase in personnel at Camp Arifjan, the facility’s communications infrasturcture required a major upgrade to include a new Main Communications Facility (MCF) with satellite uplinks. The new communications also needed to connect to several large facilities on the base.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Camp Arifjan was ISI’s first project in Kuwait, and ramping up a new logistics process, including residency and visa requirements in a new country was a challenge.

The ISI logistics team worked tirelessly with local officials to transport equipment and materials into the country, and react rapidly to new and changing information in filing the proper paperwork to begin the project on time.

Because PM-DWTS had responsibility for the DKETs, coordination with them was required to ensure proper connectivity.

ISI worked closely with the client on extensive surveying to pin-point details of the projects scope, in order to ensure that all aspects of the project were addressed effectively.

Certain aspects of the project were provided by third-party contractors, presenting challenges in coordinating schedules for project prerequisites.

ISI carefully coordinated all phases of the project with other contractors at the site to ensure deadlines were met for smooth transitions and schedule compliance.

The Results:

Despite several hurdles, ISI completed the tasks within our scope ahead of schedule. Our team was proactive in helping the customer with critical issues despite the fact that these were outside of our contractual scope.

The Details:

ISI built a new Main Communications Facility (MCF) for the Camp Arifjan facility, and connected from the MCF to DKET (communication satellite uplinks). ISI also connected additional facilities throughout the base to the MCF. To complete this project ISI installed almost 24 miles of fiber optic cable and 1.25 miles of duct bank.

Fiber Optic Connecivity to End-User Buildings FOB Fenty, Afghanistan

Location:
FOB Fenty – Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Client:
Product Manager Power
Projection Enablers (PdM-P2E)

Start Date:
6/21/2011

End Date:
5/10/2013

Client Needs &
Requirements:

PdM-P2E required fiber optic connectivity to 99 end-user buildings (EUBs) located around the air field at FOB Fenty. This included the installation of concrete-encased duct banks, manhole systems, and fiber optic cabling from each building to the area distribution nodes (ADNs).

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The fiber ring that was awarded to another contractor was not finished on schedule, and consisted of poorly executed workmanship. That contract was terminated and awarded to ISI for completion, prior to beginning this project.

In addition, some government-furnished equipment was not available from the terminated contract, requiring a contract modification for ISI to supply the necessary materials.

The job site is a fully operational air field, and all of the EUBs were occupied, requiring extensive coordination and pre-planning to minimize impact to ongoing operations.

The Results:

This project was completed on time and on budget, to satisfaction of the end users and the client.

The Details:

As part of this contract, ISI installed the following:`

2 manholes

32 handholes
125,000 feet of fabric mesh innerduct
70,000 feet of 4″ PVC conduit (concrete encased)
100,000 feet of fiber optic cable

Avenger Microgrid Phase I & II

Location:
Camp Avenger – Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) -Philadephia District

Start Date:
8/15/2010

End Date:
10/27/2010

Client Needs &
Requirements:

Due to quick expansion at Camp Avenger, new living quarters were being added, which required extending the existing power grid at BAF. Living quarters were overcrowded and uncomfortably hot, so the schedule was critical.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The site of the install was very difficult to access due to existing debris and unused equipment at the site. ISI personnel worked closely with the U.S. Army 249th Prime Power Commanding Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) to coordinate movement of the debris and equipment so work could commence.

The Results:

ISI was able to complete the power grid expansion in 47 days – just over half of the alloted 90-day Period of Performance., allowing for the overcrowded living areas to be transferred to the new living areas ahead of schedule

The Details:

ISI performed the following activities to complete this upgrade:

Installed two 1000kVA pad mounted 13.8kV to 208v transformers
Installed four 1200a Main Distribution Panels
Extended connections underground from the MV side of the XFMR to the nearby overhead MV distribution, extended up the pole and connected to the overhead distribution system.

MV Distribution Camp Marmal - Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Location:
Shindand Airbase, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) -Philadephia District

Start Date:
8/17/2011

End Date:
8/16/2012

Client Needs &
Requirements:

Due to a major air field expansion at Shindand Airbase, the current spot generation power infrastructure was inadequate and inefficient. The customer required a design and implementation solution to install new power distribution infrastructure around the entire base.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

When ISI arrived at the site, our technicians noticed that the existing perimeter fence line was not secure, which given the war-time conditions presented severe security risks for personnel. ISI worked with the U.W. military to ensure that our personnel only worked in areas deemed safe. We also ensured that all personnel carried and wore all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

After construction began, many changes to the contractual design were made by the client. ISI viewed the revisions as a challenge to overcome and made the design changes without additional cost to the customer, routing feeders in new directions and locations, as well as relocating transformer locations (pre-installation).

The Results:

Despite multiple design changes during construction, ISI was able to successfully react and adapt, meeting the original project deadline.

The Details:

ISI installed the following as part of this power upgrade:

Three 600a 13.8kV overhead and underground feeders from the power plant
60 pad mounted distribution transformers and main distribution panels
Over 8 miles of overhead 13.8kV distribution
Over 3 miles of underground 13.8kV distribution

MV Distribution Camp Marmal - Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Location:
Camp Marmal – Maza-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
9/19/2011

End Date:
6/11/2012

Client Needs &
Requirements:

Due to growing demands and the need to replace spot generation installed at the site at Camp Marmal, the power infrastructure needed to be redesigned and upgraded.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Because of critical contingency operations in progress at the base, the roads at the base could not be closed. Therefore, ISI mobilized our directional boring machine from Camp Balad in Iraq to Camp Marmal in order to install the cable under the roadways without disrupting their use, as required by the project.

Several hundred troops needed to be temporarily moved from their housing units in order to disconnect the facilities from the existing temporary power sources and reconnect to the new overhead power source. Furthermore, we were nearing the hottest part of the summer, and living conditions were sure to be very unpleasant without power – so time was of the essence. ISI worked closely with the Commanding Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) to coordinate the outages schedule and movement of personnel.

The Results:

All nine projects in this contract were completed on time and within budget and ISI was able to get the power on to the housing facilities prior to the hottest weather of the summer. With the new power source there was now plenty of power to operate the much-needed AC units.

The Details:

This contract included nine separate task orders, consisting of installing the following:

4160v MV overhead and underground feeders
20 Transformers
25 Panels, and
Connections to existing facilities

Power Distribution Expansion Contingency Operating Base (COB) Q West, Iraq

Location:
Contingency Operating Base (COB) Q West – near Mosul, Iraq

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
6/8/2008

End Date:
7/9/2009

Client Needs &
Requirements:

Contingency Operating Base (COB) Q West was expanding, and the existing electrical infrastructure did not meet the growing power demands of the base. In addition, the existing equipment was poorly installed, creating Life, Health, and Safety (LHS) hazards for all military personnel and civilians stationed at the base.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Since this COB was a new location for ISI at the time, the logistics of setting up a new camp and transporting manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to the scene were especially challenging.

Through effective communication and cooperation with the military onsite and our excellent vendor relationships, ISI procured the necessary large bucket trucks, pole auger trucks, and line equipment from the U.S. and successfully moved them into Iraq (no simple feat during the height of the war!) specifically for this project.

The Results:

ISI successfully completed the project to the satisfaction of the client, on time and on budget.

The Details:

ISI performed the following activities as part of this contract:

One 100MW Main Distribution Switchgear and two 600a 11kv overhead circuits covering 10 miles, with two additional feeders
Installed 21.5 Ian of Overhead Distribution
Installed 3 Ian of Underground Distribution
Installed 43 Pad Mount Transformers
Connected 15 existing Distribution Panels and 25 new Distribution Panels

ISI also provided Operations & Maintenance services for the installed grid for twelve months.

Power Distribution Expansion Contingency Operating Base (COB) Speicher, Iraq

Location:
Contingency Operating Base (COB) Speicher – near Tikrit, Iraq

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
2/1/2008

End Date:
7/1/2009

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Contingency Operating Base (COB) Speicher was expanding, and the existing electrical infrastructure did not meet the growing power demands of the base. In addition, the existing equipment was poorly installed, creating Life, Health, and Safety (LHS) hazards for all military personnel and civilians stationed at the base.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Since this COB was a new location for ISI at the time, the logistics of setting up a new camp and transporting manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to the scene were especially challenging.

Through effective communication and cooperation with the military onsite and our excellent vendor relationships, ISI procured the necessary large bucket trucks, pole auger trucks, and line equipment from the U.S. and successfully moved them into Iraq (no simple feat during the height of the war!) specifically for this project.

The Results:

ISI successfully completed the project to the satisfaction of the client, on time and on budget.

The Details:

ISI installed the following as part of this contract:

One 100MW Main Distribution Switchgear and two 600a 11kv overhead circuits covering 10 miles, with two additional feeders
Pad Mount Transfomers
Secondary Service Conductors,
New Distribution Panelboards

ISI also provided Operations & Maintenance services for the installed grid for twelve months.

West Side Feeder Expansion Bagram Air Field (BAF)

Location:
Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
8/23/2012

End Date:
Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The existing MV power cirectuits on the west side of the Bagram Airfield were reaching maximum capacity, and the military needed an upgrade of the power instrasture to meet increasing demands. In addition, energy-efficient security lighting was needed throughout the base. The military require a contractor to design and build a solution to meet these requirements.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

As a design/build project, each phase of the project was dependent upon the previous stage’s approval process, which threatened cause delays.
ISI provided fully detailed designs based on general requirements at each stage, designed to mitigate scheduling problems and costs.
Some of the areas in the project are undeveloped and often time were not de-mined. Due to US Army strategic developments, these areas were no longer planned as expansion areas.
ISI helped the government in reallocating 100% of the power distribution and lighting previously set aside for these areas, at our own cost.Some aspects of the project were contingent upon the performance of other contractors.ISI created a design which largely eliminated the dependency on other contractors’ scope completion.The government required flexible load shedding while allowing for future expansion.
ISI designed and implemented an innovative means of switching to allow feeder loading to be spread amongst three feeders.
Feeder 24 implementation as originally scoped could have caused major congestion and disruption to BAF flight operations, as well as increase design costs.
ISI designed the Feeder route along an alternate route, greatly minimizing cost, contruction time, flightline interruptions.

The Results:

ISI balanced power from two existing feeders onto the new Feeder 24, reducing the overall load across three feeders and leaving capacity for future expansions. ISI also connected new facilities onto the prime power distribution system.

The Details:

ISI completed the following activities to meet the client’s needs:

Designed and installed additional power distribution throughout the West side of BAF and diminish the current load on Feeders 14, 15, 20, and 21, adding an additional 600A 13.8KV circuit and moved existing loads to balance.
Installed four miles of overhead distribution and over one mile of underground distribution
Designed and installed new power distribution throughout the SOF compound
Installed energy-efficient LED security lighting throughout BAF: 7,000 meters (23,000 ft)

Walton Camp 550 Microgrid Kandahar Airfield (KAF), Afghanistan

Location:
Kandahar Airfied (KAF), Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
6/8/2011

End Date:
10/31/2011

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The existing Walton Camp 550 in Afghanistan was equipped with small spot generators, which were no longer meeting the power needs of the growing camp. In addition, the power infrastructure was not up to NEC standards, creating potential Life, Health, & Safety (LHS) hazards for our Special Forces servicemen and women.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Many of the facilities housed personnel working various shifts. This meant that at any given time of the day or night, Special Forces soldiers were taking a well-deserved rest — which required the work to be executed as quietly as possible.

The Results:

The installation was completed on budget and on time

ISI took extensive measures at our own cost to reduce the noise, including excavating certain areas by hand instead of using large machinery.

The Details:

ISI completed the following activities to meet the client’s requirements:

Installed two (2) 750kW paralleling generators @ 480v and stepped the voltage up to 4160v via two (2) 1000kVA XFMS’s in line with the gens for distribution to GFE equipment. The generators are used in an alternating configuration with 1 unit providing power + 1 unit off for maintenance. Our proposal also included an optional fuel tank + connectors for a 24 hour fuel supply @ 100% load.
Connected existing Government SDC medium voltage 4160v to 208v distribution units to the new 4160v distribution and ensured power was present to all of the end user buildings.

Gardez Lightning Microgrid

Location:
FOB Gardez Lightning, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
9/17/2010

End Date:
12/16/2010

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The existing Gardez Lightning Camp Afghanistan was equipped with small spot generators, which were no longer meeting the power needs of the growing camp. In addition, the power infrastructure was not up to NEC standards, creating potential Life, Health, & Safety (LHS) hazards for our Special Forces servicemen and women.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Many of the facilities housed personnel working various shifts. This meant that at any given time of the day or night, Special Forces soldiers were taking a well-deserved rest — which required the work to be executed as quietly as possible.

ISI took extensive measures at our own cost to reduce the noise, including excavating certain areas by hand instead of using large machinery.

The Results:

Project was successfully completed 45 days ahead of schedule.

The Details:

ISI completed the following activities to meet the client’s requirements:

Installed two 250kW prime power generators, one 400a MTS, one 400a MDP and two secondary distribution panels.
Removed all of the existing sub-standard power and out the camp onto a microgrid using to prime power generators
Re-connected all of the existing structures and ensure NEC compliant installation
Re-wired Tactical Control Facility and Office Building to bring installation up to NEC standards.

Area 82 4.2M SC9B Satellite Earth Station Microgrid

Location:
Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
6/20/2011

End Date:
10/14/2011

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Department of Defense required a new satellite uplink with high bandwidth for support of combat operations.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

This project required the installation of a 40’x40’x18″ concreate pad to support the required equipment. ISI’s construction team’s and technicians’ experience and knowledge helped complete the project successfully, from procurement to installation.

The Results:

The microgrid was successfully installed and in use 25 days ahead of schedule.

The Details:

ISI installed the following to meet the client’s requirements:

A 40’X40’X18″ concrete pad for 4.2M Antenna
Prime Power 1.5 MVA 13.8jV to 480v transformer
2000A Automatic Transfer Switch, 1000kW Standby Generator
2000a Main Distribution Switchboard with six 112,5kVA transformers and 400a 208v panels
1200a distribution panelboard with connections to the control building for the antenna.

SPIDERS Phase III Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

Location:
Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
08/04/2014

End Date:
08/27/2015

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The SPIDERS program was a three phased, sequenced progression of demonstrations to protect the critical infrastructure of our military installations from natural and deliberate threats. Phase 3 of SPIDERS was a highly complex project that’s end goal was to turn the entire installation of Camp H.M. Smith into a first of its kind, cyber-secure, Smart micro-grid, capable of providing uninterrupted service without dependence on the utility provider.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

This was a HIGHLY complex, first of its kind installation that required extensive collaboration and scheduling with several key stakeholders that consisted of the United States Corps of Engineers (USACE), Marine Design Center (MDC), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), and Hawaiian Electric Industries Incorporated (HECO). ISI supported these coordinated efforts by placing an on-site team of professionals and a dedicated Project Management team in Atlanta, GA. There were reoccurring weekly meetings and numerous other coordination & preparatory meetings to ensure proper scheduling with all parties were successfully executed, project delivery was successful, and the coordination of multiple contractors & trades executed efforts were successfully made.

The Results:

This project was a success and the first Department of Defense (DoD) project to implement an installation scale microgorid and also the first to receive first full Approval To Operate (ATO) for cyber secure operations. The project earned the “2015 Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) Team of the Year Award.”

The Details:

This project was awarded as a Design-Bid-Build Contract with Burns & McDonnell acting as the Designer of Record (DOR). ISI was the prime contractor for USACE and was responsible for the overall equipment & materials procurement, fuel system design, retaining wall design, all construction execution, scheduling & coordination with numerous key stakeholders, and client/end-user interface.

Power Plant Construction Phases I - III Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan

Location:
Bagram Airfield (BAF) – Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
07/2008

End Date:
Construction: 09/2011
Operations & Maintenance: Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Military required the initial Phase I design and build of a dual source 30MW power plant for Bagram Airfield (BAF) in Afghanistan. The contract included the initial design and installation of the power plant, as well as ongoing operations and maintenance after installation. Subsequent contracts increased the capacity of the plant to 50MW (Phase II) and 56MW (Phase III).

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Logistics proved to be a major challenge for this project. The Titan T-130 turbines were too large to fit on a typical cargo plane and had previously only been transported over land routes when traveling in landlocked countries.

ISI solved this by chartering an Antonov AN-124, one of the largest planes in the world, to deliver the equipment straight to BAF. We then custom designed the turbines to meet height requirements, and re-engineered the plane to solve weight and distribution issues.

ISI re-filled and compacted the excavation, and presented the client an alternative solution (at no additional cost) to install concrete barriers above the above-ground fuel farm, providing horizontal blast protective measures.

The Results:

The power plant was commissioned on schedule, and the construction phase was completed within budget. ISI received all “Excellent” ratings on the Past Performance Questionnaire for this contract.

ISI currently operates this plant and performs the daily maintenance.

The Details:

The entire plant operations and control system was custom designed and implemented by the ISI team. All designs were approved by USACE – Philadelphia District.

Source one was four Solar Turbine T-130 units derated to 10MW each, and one Solar Turbine T-70 unit derated to 6MW.
Source two was ten reciprocating generators derated to 1MW each.
The output of all of the units was connected at 18.8kV to a 100MW rated MV distribution switchgear for connection to existing 13.8kV MV feeders.
The general construction for this project involved extensive site preparation. A significant amount of soil was removed prior to compacting and leveling the site.
ISI unitized local subcontractors to place rebar and lay massive structural foundations for the turbines.
Final design encompassed storage capacity of 396,000 gallons on site, with a connection to the base main fuel supply line.
In addition to managing all contract activities, we also created Safety Control plans and Quality Assurance plans.

Area 59 - Kandahar Airfield (KAF), Afghanistan Power Plant & Grid

Location:
Area 59 Kandahar Airfield (KAF), Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District –
U.S. DoD Intelligence Agencies

Start Date:
9/30/2009

End Date:
3/30/2010

Client Needs &
Requirements:

This U.S. Department of Defense required a standby power system for critical facilities at Kandahar. The project was split into two phases, to install medium voltage prime power generation with fuel supply and distribution system, MV Electrical Distribution, Transformation, and 480v Main Distribution Panels at multiple locations on the compound.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The original requirement was to install multiple 15,000-gallon underground fuel tanks to provide force protective measures and ensure safety for the fuel supply. However, after weeks of excavating and installing de-waterring systems it was determined by the client and ISI that this was not a viable solution.

ISI re-filled and compacted the excavation, and presented the client an alternative solution (at no additional cost) to install concrete barriers above the above-ground fuel farm, providing horizontal blast protective measures.

The Results:

Project was completed on time and on budget, to the client’s satisfaction.

The Details:

ISI installed the following in Phase 1 (9/30/2009 through 3/30/2010):

Two 1.6MW generators 480v
Two 2.5 MVA 480v to 13.8kV Transformers
One S&C MW paralleling switch
One S&C MV distribution switchgear
One 300kVA 13.8kV to 480v Transformer
One 150kVA 13.9kV to 480v Transformer

Phase II Installed:

One 1.5 MVA 13.8kV to 480v transformer
One 400a MDP, one 800a MDP
One 1200a MDP and 8 Secondary distribution panels
Two 15,000 gallon fuel tanks, fuel pumping and control systems
All 13.8kV cabling was installed as direct burial cable at 4′ below finished grade and all 480v cabling was installed as direct burial 3′ below finished grade.

Power Plant Design & Build Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP) - Parwan, Afghanistan

Location:
Parwan, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
5/18/2012

End Date:
Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Army required the design and build of a new power plant to provide continuous power at 60Hz (later expanded to 5MW), with N+1 redundancy and expandability to 10MW, for the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). In order to provide power to the Parwan Judicial Complex, the fuel system needed to house a minimum of 3 days of fuel at full plant capacity. All installed generators needed to be addressable both at a control room on site and remotely at the Bagram Airfield (BAF) Power Plant facility.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

ISI was issued a plot of land which needed to be to graded and graveled before construction could begin. Because of the considerable hazards of constructing in a war-torn nation, ISI also provided perimeter fencing and lighting for security.

The Results:

ISI completed the options awarded approximately two months ahead of schedule. The operation of the power plant has been continuous throughout the operational period, with no recorded outages. The customer has expressed on multiple occasions their satisfaction with our team and the quality of the project’s results.

The Details:

ISI completed the following activities to meet the client’s requirements:

Installed five Dale Power Systems generators
Installed two fuel tanks
Installed medium-voltage switchgear

Modular, Scalable, Temporary, & Reciprocating Generator Power Plants Shindand, Shank, Marmal Camps - Afghanistan

Location:
Various locations within Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
2011

End Date:
2012

Client Needs &
Requirements:

USACE required power generation for several camps situated throughout the Afghanistan countryside. Because some of these camps were expected to be temporary in nature, the power infrastructures needed to be modular and scaleable, in order to adapt to changing needs and move quickly as required by constantly changing war-time conditions.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

These projects each required a very agressive schedule, with a challenging periods of performance. ISI’s well-honed logistics structure, management strength, and experience, qualified personnel met the challenge.

The Results:

These projects were completed on budget and on time.

The Details:

ISI provided and installed both permanent and temporary generator plants at multiple locations in Afghanistan. These plants were comprised of multiple generators operating in parallel to achieve the required output capacity, and included fuel storage and delivery systems, power transformation systems and power distribution switchgear.

Craig Joint Theater Hospital Operations & Maintenance

Location:
Near Mbeya, Tanzania

Client:
Shanta Mining Company Limited

Start Date:
12/2015

End Date:
Construction: Completion 1/2017
Operations & Maintenance: Start 2/2017

Client Needs &
Requirements:

Shanta Mining Company Limited (SMCL) is a publicly traded gold producer trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market. As SMCL continues to develop the New Luika Gold Mine in Western Tanzania, the requirement for a lower cost, highly available power source was realized.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

Inglett & Stubbs International (ISI) was awarded the contract to Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) a 7.5MW Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) fired Power Station to support the client’s needs & requirements. The contract was awarded through a competitive bid process on December 15, 2015.

The Results:

Scope required ISI to provide a Turn-Key solution for a 7.5 MW Power Plant in an N+1 arrangement that would provide reliable prime power to the mine site for +15 years. The new power plant was designed as a client-owned permanent solution to replace an existing rental plant. The client operates the mine on a 24/7 schedule, so efficiency and reliability are critical to the end-user’s production. Final execution of the contract will require the plant to commission against live-load which requires additional engineering and coordination that is complex in nature with cut-overs having little to no impact on site operations.

The Details:

The entire plant was custom designed and implemented by the ISI team to provide the client with a fully-automated plant. All phases of this project are considered highly complex in nature with construction occurring in an extremely remote location.

The plant consists of six medium speed generators that are capable of operating off of a Diesel or HFO fuel source. The Balance of Plant (BOP), supporting generator systems, include HFO storage, treatment, & distribution; high & low pressure compressed air; heat recovery and distribution system; electrical distribution equipment; and an automated control system. With the critical nature of the plant, a “HAZOP” review was performed in the design phase so the end product will have redundancy to maximize efficiency and reduce disruption to on-going operations.

Task Force SAFE Inspections & Repairs

Location:
Various Locations – Iraq

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
8/26/2008

End Date:
6/30/2011

Client Needs &
Requirements:

In 2008, 19 U.S. personnel conducting military operations in Iraq were tragically killed while performing routine activities. The attacker? A sub-par power and electrical infrastructure that had been poorly maintained by untrained, unskilled, and inexperienced 3rd party contractors. After unsuccessful attempts to correct the hazards under the existing contract, the US Army established Task Force for Safety Actions for Fire and Electricity (TF SAFE) and issued a contract to ISI to mitigate the risks and bring the electrical infrastructure up to the proper safety codes and standards.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

This project involved working with three types of wiring systems (US, European, and British Standards). The presence of this wide variety of electrical systems required our technicians to possess broad electrical knowledge and extensive troubleshooting abilities. Almost all of these US-based electrical systems had been improperly installed by non-supervised local and foreign personnel.

ISI provided qualified personnel, logistical support, technical support, and a custom reporting website to minimize the risk of electric shock and fire at all of the camps we serviced.

The Results:

The Task Force SAFE Project was successfully completed and became the model for ongoing similar projects initiated under Task Force POWER in Afghanistan.

The Details:

In support of the TF SAFE mission, ISI supplied ten 2-man teams, which provided assessments and repairs to approximately 700 US Military Facilities in Iraq. Tthe Teams’ objectives were to assess and repair all grounding & bonding LSH (Life Safety Health) issues.

The following table details the multiple inspection and repair contracts that ISI has completed.

Task Force SAFE – Iraq
Contact #	Task #	Award Date	Inspection & Repair Hours
W912BU-08-D-0039	N/A	8/26/2008	112,694

Craig Joint Theater Hospital Operations & Maintenance

Location:
Craig Joint Theater Hospital at
Bagram Air Field (BAF), Afghanistan

Client:
BAF Regional Contracting Office

Start Date:
7/28/2012

End Date:
Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The Craig Joint Theater Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital widely recognized as the premier medical facility in Afghanistan, treating about 4,000 patients each month, with as many as 130 war-related injuries each day. The facility was previously maintained by another contractor that failed to properly identify and repair critical equipment failures, causing periodic outages and great risk to personnel and troops being treated at the facility.

ISI was awarded an initial 6-month contract to repair the MV switchgear and generators that LOGCAP had neglected and/or failed to repair. A subsequent contract was added to maintain and test the said equipment on a monthly basis.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The first contract included a clause to bring the MV switchgear and generators back to acceptable operation. However, in the contract bidding stage the root cause of the problem was unknown. ISI used detailed troubleshooting to determine the root causes to all the problems with the equipment after award of the contract, and expedited equipment and materials necessary to fix the equipment and successfully installed the equipment.

Another challenge involves the fact that, being a hospital, power is absolutely critical to operations and to the treatment and recovery of all patients at the facility. ISI maintains constant communication with the hospital, working closely with the administrators to carefully coordinate and schedule planned power outages for inspections and repairs to reduce the impact to operations as much as possible.

The Results:

ISI’s expertise and experienced were used to fix a problem that had existing for a long time that the previous contractor was unable to identify or correct. To date, no issues have been reported, and all equipment and systems at this critical facility are operating smoothly.

The Details:

ISI is maintained the medium-volt switchgear and the standby power generation system through 2015.

Combined Joint Special Ops Task Force (CJSOTF) Operations & Maintenance

Location:
Afghanistan – All CJSOTF Bases

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
9/29/2011

End Date:
Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The Combined Joint Special Ops Task Force – Afghanistan (CJSOTF-A) Inspection & Repair program was developed to specifically support the facilities inspection and repair missions of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan. This program operates with a similar objective as the TF POWER program, but is managed and operated specifically for CJSOTF-A.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

One challenge faced by ISI was the very stringent security clearances required to access these special operations bases. ISI works closely with the COTR to maintain required clearances, and ensure that qualified personnel are onsite at all time.

In addition, the camps and bases in questions are constantly changing size and are often reconfigured based on rapidly shifting requirements, so the number of LHS hazards is never entirely eliminated. The utility maintenance mission is an ongoing effort that must be managed continually in order to be successful.

Finally, the logistics for moving manpower and materials between locations for continual monitoring and repairs is especially challenging in war-time conditions. ISI maintains small critical parts inventories at each location, and constantly leverages creative transportation opportunities to quickly and safely place technicians where they are needed most.

ISI established the methods and procedures used for this program in May of 2011 using lessons learned from the TF POWER and TF SAFE programs. Our in-country expertise and overall success with the TF SAFE and TF POWER programs is a valuable resource for the CJSOTF-A command, leading to a team approach in development and ongoing improvement.

The Results:

ISI has successfully performed all subsequent contracts for TF Power Inspection & Repair teams since the initial creation of the program outlined above.

ISI is successfully performing all of the requirements of this contract, providing increased equipment performance and reliability.

The Details:

ISI deploys 20 personnel to perform a wide range of electrical utility and HVAC inspection, repair, and maintenance services required of this contract, organizing 10 two-person teams of electricians, plus support personnel. These teams complete detailed inspections, ranking repairs needed by priority, following life, health and safety (LHS) guidelines.

The following chart details the man hours spent on this project per Task Order:

CJSOTF-A – Afghanistan
Contact #	Task #	Award Date	Inspection & Repair Hours
W912BU-11-D-0002	21	5/17/2011	19,256
W912BU-11-D-0002	100	9/29/2011	120,924.50

Task Force POWER - Inspection & Repair of Critical Infrastructure

Location:
Afghanistan –
All non-LOGCAP supported facilities

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
2008

End Date:
January 21, 2014

Client Needs &
Requirements:

In 2008, there were 19 fatalities of U.S. personnel in Iraq due to electrocution, and many more were injured to varying degrees from electric shock. A Congressional Investigation was undertaken in Iraq to investigate these hazards and it was determined that unqualified host nation contractors, third country contractors, and defense contractors on the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) contract were facilitators of the problem. Lack of awareness and understanding of the risks associated with electrical hazards, missing requirements in the LOGCAP contract, and lack of technical experts to effectively enforce the standards created a serious problem. It was acknowledged that these incidents could have been prevented if proper safeguards and measures had been in place.

Task Force Protect Our Warfighters an Electrical Resources (TF POWER) was established in Afghanistan to address similar problems as were faced in Iraq. The central focus was to maximize the responsiveness to a large number of facilities requiring inspections and repairs and to act as the authority having jurisdiction over all electrical installations throughout Afghanistan.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

This contract presented many different challenges for which ISI proactively developed new methods and procedures, which were implemented with the approval and support of TF POWER.

Some of the early challenges included movement around the country. The lack of highways and infrastructure, communications, and accommodations/logistics required extra management effort, creative problem-solving, and planning. These challenges required ISI to invest in housing facilities, a satellite communications infrastructure, and vehicles to accommodate the movement of personnel and materials to meet mission needs.

Given these logistical challenges, in order to ensure that required materials were on-hand for emergencies, we also began maintaining a small inventory with each two-man inspection and repair team. This grew into the procedures currently in place for resupplying mobile teams, which worked successfully for the duration of ISI’s involvement with the TF POWER mission.

The Results:

ISI has successfully performed all subsequent contracts for TF Power Inspection & Repair teams since the initial creation of the program outlined above.

ISI has worked directly with TF POWER to improve and adapt this program and the inspection and repair mission continuously since 2008 to meet the ever-changing conditions faced in Afghanistan. Fluctuations in troop levels, changes to base configurations, and growing needs for electrical connectivity have presented major challenges for the TF POWER mission. With ISI’s support, TF POWER has met these challenges and has an extremely productive mission.

The Details:

The following table details the multiple inspection and repair contracts that ISI has completed.

Task Force POWER – Afghanistan
Contact #	Task #	Award Date	Inspection & Repair Hours
W912BU-05-D0004	515	6/12/2008	61,280
W912BU-05-D-0004	640	4/10/2009	235,872
W912BU10-C-0027	N/A	7/8/2010	262,080
W912BU-11-D-0002	1	1/5/2011	326,626
W912BU-11-D-0002	172	6/6/2012	349,175
W912BU-13-C-0030	1	7/23/2013	56,397

Bagram Air Field (BAF) 87MW Power Plant and Grid Operations & Maintenance

Location:
Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
September 2009

End Date:
Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

Post ISI’s design and construction of the BAF Power Plant, USACE awarded a follow-on contract to provide 24/7/365 Operation & Maintenance services, as well as the existing Medium Voltage Electrical Distribution system across the entire air field.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

The ongoing project requires a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of power plant facilities procedures and equipment maintenance. Another challenge is maintaining precision equipment in a harsh environment.

ISI’s plant operators are factory trained in the operation and maintenance of the turbine plant. ISI supervises and assists manufacturer personnel in bi-annual inspections and maintenance.

The Results:

The BAF Power Plant has consistently provided power to the Bagram Air Field with no downtime attributed to equipment or system failure. The grid O&M emergency response time has typically been less than one hour to identify and begin corrective action.

The Details:

ISI provides a 7-man staff for the O&M of the combination diesel turbine and generator power plant, which consists of operators, mechanics, and supervisory personnel. A three-man crew with requisite high voltage experience maintains the 13.8kV electrical power feeder grid. The power plant capacity was increased by ISI through other design/build contracts.

- 2009 – 2010: 50MW capaci
- 2010 – 2011: 80MW capacity
- 2011 – 2015: 87MW capacity

25th Signal O&M

Location:
All U.S. Army operations bases in Afghanishan

Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Philadelphia District

Start Date:
9/30/2011

End Date:
Ongoing

Client Needs &
Requirements:

The U.S. Army maintains 653 fixed equipment assets, installed at 12 bases and camps throughout Afghanistan, as part of the infrastructure of their efforts to maintain peace and safety in the region. These pieces of equipment, ranging from HVAC units to power generators and MTS and UPS units, require inspections, repairs, and regularly scheduled preventative maintenance to run efficiently and maintain operations on a 24/7/365 basis.

Challenges &
ISI’s Response:

With 21 bases scattered throughout the physically rugged and war-torn region, the logistics of moving manpower and repair materials safely and quickly between the locations is a challenge. Also, with the region in political turmoil, the risk of equipment damage due to vandalism and acts of war is high.

Rather than rely on transporting repair materials in critical situations, ISI created and maintains a “critical spare parts” inventory at each location for use in the most common failures in equipment, allowing our repair technicians to react quickly in an emergency.

In addition, to facilitate quick and safe movement of personnel between locations, ISI leverages our onsite logistics team to closely manage these activities in realtime. ISI also manages material movement through building relationships with host nation trucking companies.

The Results:

Maintenance of these bases is currently ongoing, with a regularly scheduled maintenance and repair program that has led to increased equipment reliability.

The Details:

ISI’s highly trained and experienced technicians regularly inspect and maintain the following equipment in the Afghanistan military theater under this contract:

62	ATS	54	UPS
14	Fuel Farms	7	MTS
105	Generators	1	Load Bank
409	HVAC Units

A new contract was establish in October 2013, which services 9 sites with the following equipment:

31	ATS
57	Generators
292	HVAC Units
41	UPS

The following chart details the man hours per Task Order:

25th Signal – Afghanistan
Contact #	Task #	Award Date	Inspection& Repair Hours
W912BU-11-D-0002	107	9/30/2011	108,161.50

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