1CA2979 RLP ExhB7_CIS-SF ASR-07-USCIS_Computer_and_Telephone_Room_AppendixA_8_29_2022.pdf
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This document is the USCIS Computer and Telephone Room Standard, which establishes the requirements for the planning and installation of computer and telephone rooms in non-USCIS facilities. It covers facility requirements such as walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and hardware. It also specifies requirements for emergency generators, backup power supply, and HVAC systems.
The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation by the General Services Administration (GSA) for the lease of office space in San Francisco, CA. The leased space must meet various requirements, including minimum and maximum square footage, parking spaces, column spacing, elevator access, ceiling height, and floodplain location. Offers are due by 5:00 PM PDT on July 31, 2024, and the estimated occupancy is January 2026.
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services
9/26/2019 1 USCIS Computer and Telephone Room Standard
Version 2.0
Computer and Telephone Room Standards
Appendix A
March 2018
Office of Information Technology
In collaboration with
Office of Facilities and Space Management
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Purpose 3
2.0 Facility Requirements 3
2.1 Walls 3
2.2 Ceiling 3
2.3 Floor 3
2.4 Doors and Hardware 4
3.0 Miscelanious Items 4
3.1 Emergency Generator and Backup Power Supply 4
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) FSC Office of Facilities and Space Management have prepared this document with the specific purpose of setting standards for Computer and Telephone Rooms and Equipment. This document will be used to provide the following:
• Facilitate the planning and installation of Computer and Telephone Rooms and Equipment.
• To ensure uniformity of Computer/Telephone Rooms and Equipment in all Non-USCIS facilities.
The primary focus of this document is to define the standards for space, materials, infrastructure, design and installation for USCIS facilities at contracted or non USCIS sites. For questions or comments regarding this document, contact the USCIS OIT Enterprise infrastructure Chief, at (802) 872-9500.
2.0 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Walls
GWB constructed slab to deck with 3.5” acoustical insulation, vapor barrier and painted with low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide ¾” fire rated plywood (painted) 2’ AFF to finished ceiling on back and side walls for equipment mounting. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base.
2.2 Ceiling
Minimum ceiling height 8’-6”. Acoustical Ceiling Tile (ACT) with tegular edges with a minimum 25% recycled content. Space above the ceiling must be free from sprinkler mains, plumbing runs, building HVAC ductwork, condensate drains and HVAC equipment. The adjacent wall must also be free from adjoining plumbing or water pipelines. Restrooms, kitchens, or other similar space shall not be located directly over the LAN/Computer Room.
2.3 Floor
Grounded, static dissipative Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT), or rubber flooring.
2.4 Doors, Windows and Hardware
SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (storeroom function lockset) with a high-security replaceable core, door closer, and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system.
Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, a request to exit device and electric strike.
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If applicable, a 4 ft X 3ft tempered glass window will be installed between the computer room and computer room staging area.
3.0 MISCELANEOUS ITEMS
3.1 Emergency Generator and Back up Power Supply
(Determined by the government)
This equipment shall provide the computer room identified above with electrical power in the event of an electrical service interruption. The system shall include an enclosed concrete vault or pad, transfer switch and automatic time for weekly start-up and transfer of load. When available, the generator shall utilize natural gas when service is available. If the area in not served by a natural gas company, the system shall also include a fuel tank and the Lessor will be responsible for the cost of refueling the tank on a regular basis. The Lessor is also responsible for maintenance to insure the generator is in operational condition at all times.
Equipment in this room will be powered through USCIS provided plug in surge protection battery backup units unless it is determined by USCIS that a stand-alone UPS system and/or an emergency generator are required (dependent upon amount of equipment). If required, stand-alone UPS (30 minute capacity)
If an emergency generator has been provided; UPS & emergency generator will need to accommodate all electrical outlets in this room. The lighting will only require the emergency generator. Both UPS and emergency generator must be located in a private room with its own dedicated HVAC that is separate from the computer room. HVAC for the UPS/Emergency Generator Room should provide cooling 24 hours a day 7 days a week
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