Amendment 0006 - ATT 3 - 282600 Electronic Personal Protection System_ Edited 12-30-2024 per RFI.pdf

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ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM (EPPS)

SECTION 28 26 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Provide and install new Commend IP Emergency Call Box System and connect to VA existing VA campus Commend system.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. For connections, Section 26 05 21, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600 VOLTS AND BELOW).

B. For other communication systems, Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS.

C. For grounding of equipment, Section 27 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

D. For infrastructure, Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELCTRICAL

SYSTEMS.

E. For cabling requirements, Section 27 15 00, COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL

CABLING.

F. For security cameras, Section 28 23 00, VIDEO SURVEILLANCE.

G. For Warranty of Construction, Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

H. For General Requirements, Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, installing, and the operation of the EPPS System as shown. The Contractor shall also provide certification as required.

B. The security system shall be installed and tested to ensure all components are fully compatible as a system and can be integrated with all associated security subsystems, whether the security system is stand-alone or a part of a complete Information Technology (IT) computer network.

C. The Contractor or security sub-contractor shall be a licensed security

Contractor as required within the state or jurisdiction of where the installation work is being conducted.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit below items in conjunction with Master Specification Sections 01

33 23, SHOP DRAWING, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, and Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

B. Provide certificates of compliance with Section 1.3, Quality Assurance.

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C. Provide a pre-installation and as-built design package in both electronic format and on paper, minimum size 48 x 48 inches (1220 x

1220 millimeters); drawing submittals shall be per the established project schedule.

D. Pre-installation design and as-built packages shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Index Sheet that shall:

a. Define each page of the design package to include facility name, building name, floor, and sheet number.

b. Provide a list of all security abbreviations and symbols.

c. Reference all general notes that are utilized within the design package.

d. Specification and scope of work pages for all security systems that are applicable to the design package that will:

1) Outline all general and job specific work required within the design package.

2) Provide a device identification table outlining device

Identification (ID) and use for all security systems equipment utilized in the design package.

2. Drawing sheets that will be plotted on the individual floor plans or site plans shall:

a. Include a title block as defined above.

b. Define the drawings scale in both standard and metric measurements.

c. Provide device identification and location.

d. Address all signal and power conduit runs and sizes that are associated with the design of the electronic security system and other security elements (e.g., barriers, etc.).

e. Identify all pull box and conduit locations, sizes, and fill capacities.

f. Address all general and drawing specific notes for a particular drawing sheet.

3. A riser drawing for each applicable security subsystem shall:

a. Indicate the sequence of operation.

b. Relationship of integrated components on one diagram.

c. Include the number, size, identification, and maximum lengths of interconnecting wires.

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d. Wire/cable types shall be defined by a wire and cable schedule.

The schedule shall utilize a lettering system that will correspond to the wire/cable it represents (example: A = 18 AWG/1

Pair Twisted, Unshielded). This schedule shall also provide the manufacturer’s name and part number for the wire/cable being installed.

4. A system drawing for each applicable security system shall:

a. Identify how all equipment within the system, from main panel to device, shall be laid out and connected.

b. Provide full detail of all system components wiring from point-to-point.

c. Identify wire types utilized for connection, interconnection with associate security subsystems.

d. Show device locations that correspond to the floor plans.

e. All general and drawing specific notes shall be included with the system drawings.

5. A schedule for all of the applicable security subsystems shall be included. All schedules shall be in csv format as an excel spreadsheet with all existing and new intercoms shown with the same level of detail as in specification 28 23 00 Video Surveillance.

Provide the following information:

a. Device ID.

b. Device Location (e.g. site, building, floor, room number, location, and description).

c. Mounting type (e.g. flush, wall, surface, etc.).

d. Power supply or circuit breaker and power panel number.

6. Detail and elevation drawings for all devices that define how they were installed and mounted.

7. The GE800 is no longer VA IT compliant and must be upgraded in order to install additional devices.

E. Pre-installation design packages shall be reviewed by the Contractor along with a VA representative to ensure all work has been clearly defined and completed. All reviews shall be conducted in accordance with the project schedule. There shall be four (4) stages to the review process:

1. 35 percent

2. 65 percent

3. 90 percent

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4. 100 percent

F. Provide manufacturer security system product cut-sheets. Submit for approval at least 30 days prior to commencement of formal testing, a

Security System Operational Test Plan. Include procedures for operational testing of each component and security subsystem, to include performance of an integrated system test.

G. Submit manufacture’s certification of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

(UL) listing as specified. Provide all maintenance and operating manuals per the VA General Requirements, Section 01 00 00, GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS.

H. In addition to requirements of Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS provide:

1. Names, locations and contact information for three or more installations of operating emergency call station systems of comparable size and complexity previously installed by contractor performing satisfactorily for at least one year after final acceptance by user.

2. Copies of applicable licenses.

I. Certifications:

1. Submit certification equipment provider has been OEM authorized distributor and service organization for three years.

2. Certification that technicians assigned to system are trained, qualified, and certified by OEM on engineering, installation, operation, and testing of system. Submit certificate of successful completion of OEM’s installation/training school for every installing technician of equipment.

3. Submit OEM letter certifying authorization to pass OEM’s warranty of equipment to Government.

J. Closeout Submittals:

1. Before the project closeout date submit:

a. Warranty certificate.

b. Evidence of compliance with requirements of governing authorities such as Low Voltage Certificate of Inspection.

c. Project record documents.

d. Instruction manuals and software that is a part of system.

2. Submit written notice that:

a. Contract Documents have been reviewed.

b. Project has been inspected for compliance with contract.

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c. Work has been completed in accordance with the contract

1.5 PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplement, and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

ANSI S3.2-99............Method for measuring the Intelligibility of

Speech over Communications Systems

C. Department of Justice American Disability Act (ADA)

28 CFR Part 36..........ADA Standards for Accessible Design

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-11...................National Electrical Code

E. National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA)

250-08..................Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts

Maximum)

F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

305-08..................Standard for Panic Hardware

444-08..................Communications Cables

636-01..................Standard for Holdup Alarm Units and Systems

G. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), 1984

1.6 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION.

Warrant EPPS System work subject to the Article “Warranty of

Construction” of FAR clause 52.246-21.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. General:

1. All equipment shall be rated for continuous operation.

Environmental conditions (i.e. temperature, humidity, wind, and seismic activity) shall be taken under consideration at each facility and site location prior to installation of the equipment.

2. All equipment shall operate on a 120 or 240 volts alternating current (VAC); 50 hertz (Hz) or 60 Hz Alternating Current (AC) power system unless documented otherwise in subsequent sections listed within this spec. All equipment shall have a battery back-up source of power that will provide 12 hours (hrs.) of run time in the event

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3. The EPPS systems shall be designed, installed, and programmed in a manner that will allow for easy of operation, programming, servicing, maintenance, testing, and upgrading of the system.

4. All EPPS components located in designated “HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT” areas where fire or explosion could occur due to the presence of natural gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible residue, or ignitable fibers or debris, shall be rated Class II, Division I, Group F, and installed in accordance with National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code Chapter 5.

5. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with written verification, that the type of wire/cable being provided is recommended and approved by the OEM. Cabling shall meet the interconnecting wiring requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical

Code. The Contractor is responsible for providing the correct protection cable duct and/or conduit and wiring.

6. When interfacing with other communications or security subsystems the Contractor shall utilize interfacing methods that are approved by the Contracting Officer. At a minimum, an acceptable interfacing method requires not only a physical and mechanical connection; but also a matching of signal, voltage, and processing levels with regard to signal quality and impedance. The interface point must adhere to all standards described herein.

7. The installation and placement of intercom units and emergency-call boxes in strategic locations shall also require that signage be posted near these devices. The signage, in accordance with Section

10 14 00, SIGNAGE shall communicate the location of the device and its unique identification number, and brief instruction on how to access/use the device. The signage may appear on the device, on a pole or wall near the device location and shall be printed in a manner that is easily read during daylight and hours of darkness.

2.2 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

K. Provide functioning emergency call station system consisting of indoor or outdoor enclosures, stanchions, blue light and strobe lights, ADAAD compliant hands-free speakerphone communications devices and power supplies.

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1. Conform to VAAR 852.236.91 and intent indicated for complete emergency communications network, recognizing that work may be shown in diagrammatic form or have been impracticable to detail all items because of variances in manufacturer's methods of achieving specified results.

L. Provide integrated blue light and strobe to identify unit location.

1. To call attention to location of emergency communication unit, Blue light must always be lit.

2. When emergency instrument is activated, the strobe flashes at 1 million candlepower and 60 fpm to draw attention to the location.

3. Strobe continuously flashes until actively terminated by personnel receiving the call.

M. Provide systems firmware by OEM with a proven history of product reliability and sole control over all source code.

N. Provide system with configuration programming capable of being executed remotely via a remote connection (when specifically accepted by

Spectrum Management and COMSEC Services (SMCS 0050P2H3)) without any exchange of parts.

2.3 EQUIPMENT ITEMS

A. All systems shall be designed to provide continuous electrical supervision of the complete and entire system.

B. Noise filters and surge protectors shall be provided for all intercommunications equipment to ensure protection from primary AC power surges and to ensure noise interference is not induced into low voltage data circuits.

C. Emergency Call Box System; Provide all the following:

1. S3 Appliance & Licensing

a. 1-C-S3 Compact IP Intercom Server with pre-installed VirtuoSIS -incl. Professional license, switching power supply, and wall mount kit.

b. 1-C-KAB-C7-US Power cord US-plug to C7 for S3 intercom server.

c. 1-C-RM-S3-2RU Rack-mounting kit 2RU for one Intercom Server S3.

d. 1-US-C-L-SIS-14- S3 VirtuoSIS Basic License Professional PRO14.x.

e. 1-C-L-SIS-SIP2D License VirtuoSIS 2additional D SIP-subscriber.

f. 2-C-L-SIS-IP-8B License for 8 Subscribers, Feature Level B.

g. 3-C-L-SIS-IP-2B License VirtuoSIS, 2 additional B-subscriber ports.

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h. 2-C-L-SIS-SIP-2B License VirtuoSIS, 2 SIP subscriber ports, Feature level B.

i. 1-C-L-SIS-SIP-8B VirtuoSIS, SIP License, 8x Additional B

Subscribers.

J. 4-C-L-SISSIPT1D License VirtuoSIS, SIP Trunk, 1 channel Feature level D.

2. Master Station Upgrade-This replaces the 800 series station with the latest hardware.

a. 1-C-ID8-TDCM Indoor Station 8” with Touch Display, Button, and camera.

b. 1-C-ID8-DK Desk Kit for ID8

c. 1-C-ID8-DKHS Desk Kit incl. USB Handset for ID8, requires C-ID8-

DK

3. Stanchions & Stations

a. 11-Y-USIM3-CM1- 1M Custom, Intercom station with stainless steel front plate, loudspeaker, red mushroom button, LED pictogram, microphone, IM3 module, and CM1 camera.

b. 11-US-CSH03- CBRT00036, Unit Type: CBRT, Paint: Wet Coat, Finish:

Safety Red, Graphic Text Side: Emergency, Graphic Color: White, Speakerphone Sold Separately, Communication: None, Power: Line

Power, Incoming Voltage: Standard, Din Rail 24v 120v - 277v, Lighting: Strobe Light Blue Lens

c. 11-US-CSHBM-40059 Anchor Bolt Installation Kit for CBRT [CSH03 and CSH04].

4. Commend Professional Services (CPS) - Remote Programming Services

a. 1-US-CPS-CONFIG Commend Remote Programming and Configuration Services.

b. 1-US-CPS-STAGE Commend Pre-Fabrication and Staging service

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. System installation shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 731

Standards for the Installation of Electric Premises Security Systems and appropriate installation manual for each type of subsystem designed, engineered, and installed.

B. Wall and post mounted stations shall be mounted to meet UFAS/ADA requirements and use tamper proof bolts and screws. Testing will be finished before installation of fasteners.

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C. Cleaning: Subsequent to installation, clean each system component of dust, dirt, grease, or oil incurred during installation in accordance to manufacture instructions.

D. Provisions shall be made for systems in high-noise areas or areas with electrical interference environments.

E. Adjustment/Alignment/Synchronization: Contractor shall prepare for system activation by following manufacturer’s recommended procedures for adjustment, alignment, or programming. Prepare each component in accordance with appropriate provisions of the component’s installation, operations, and maintenance instructions.

F. Contractor shall re-program approximately 20 existing intercom devices with new IP addresses, which will be provided by the VA for the new and existing devices.

G. 1. Install work neatly, plumb and square and in a manner consistent with standard industry practice.

2. Protect work from dust, paint and moisture as dictated by site conditions. Contractor is responsible for protection of his work during construction phase up until final acceptance by Government.

3. Install equipment according to OEM’s recommendations. Provide any hardware, adaptors, brackets, rack mount kits or other accessories recommended by OEM for correct assembly and installation.

4. Secure equipment firmly in place, including emergency call stations, stanchions, system cables, etc.

a. Support loads with mounts, fasteners, attachments and attachment points with a safety factor of at least 5:1.

b. Do not impose weight of equipment or fixtures on supports provided for other trades or systems.

c. Any suspended equipment or associated hardware must be certified by OEM for overhead suspension.

d. Contractor is responsible for means and methods in design, fabrication, installation and certification of any supports, mounts, fasteners and attachments.

5. Coordinate cover plates with field conditions. Size and install cover plates as necessary to hide joints between back boxes and surrounding wall. Where cover plates are not fitted with connectors, provide grommeted holes in size and quantity required. Do not allow cable to leave or enter boxes without cover plates installed.

6. Cutting and Patching:

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a. Patch and paint any wall or surface that has been disturbed by execution of work.

b. Provide any additional cutting, drilling, fitting or patching required that is not indicated as provided by others to complete work or to make its parts fit together.

c. Do not damage or endanger a portion of Work, or partially completed construction of Government or separate contractors, by cutting, patching or otherwise altering such construction, or by excavation. Do not cut or otherwise alter such construction by

Government or a separate contractor except with written consent of Government.

d. Where coring of in-place concrete is required, including coring indicated under unit prices, clearly identify location of such coring in the field and have location accepted by COR prior to commencement of coring.

7. Keep work areas clear of debris and clean daily at completion of work.

H. Wiring Practice:

1. Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in

Division 28, Section 28 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS.

2. Execute wiring in strict adherence to National Electrical Code, applicable local building codes and standard industry practices.

3. Classify wiring according to the following low voltage signal types:

a. Voice audio.

b. Low voltage DC control or power (less than 48VDC).

4. Where raceway is conduit, wiring of differing classifications must be run in separate conduit.

5. Where raceway is to be an enclosure (rack, tray, wire trough, utility box) wiring of differing classifications which share same enclosure must be mechanically partitioned and separated by minimum

102 mm (4 inches). Where cables of differing classifications cross, cross cabling perpendicular to one another.

6. Do not splice wiring anywhere along entire length of run.

7. Ensure cables are insulated and shielded from each other and from raceway for entire length of run.

8. Do not pull wire through any enclosure where a change of raceway alignment or direction occurs.

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9. Do not bend wires to less than radius recommended by manufacturer.

10. Replace entire length of run of any wire or cable that is damaged or abraded during installation. There are no acceptable methods of repairing damaged or abraded wiring.

11. Use wire pulling lubricants and pulling tensions recommended by OEM.

12. Use grommets around cut-outs and knock-outs where conduit or chase nipples are not installed.

13. Do not use tape-based or glue-based cable anchors.

14. Ground shields and drain wires as indicated or recommended by OEM.

15. Terminate field wiring entering equipment racks as follows:

a. Provide service loops at harness break-outs, plates, panels and equipment to allow plates, panels and equipment to be removed for service and inspection.

b. If specified terminal blocks are not designed for rack mounting, utilize 19 mm (3/4 inch) plywood or 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick aluminum plates/blank panels as a mounting surface.

c. Do not mount terminal block on bottom of rack.

d. Employ permanent strain relief for any cable with an outside diameter of 25.4 mm (1 inch) or greater.

16. Make connections as follows:

a. Use mechanical connectors appropriate to application.

b. For crimp-type connections, use only tools that are specified by manufacturer for the application.

c. Use only insulated spade lugs on screw terminals. Size spade lugs to fit wire gauge; do not exceed two lugs per terminal.

d. Wire connectors or electrical tape connections are not permitted for any application.

I. Cable Installation: In addition to mandatory infrastructure requirements provided under, Section 27 15 00, STRUCTURED CABLING, adhere to the following additional practices:

1. Support cable on maximum 610 mm (2 feet) centers. Acceptable means of cable support are cable tray or conduit. Wrap cable bundles loosely to cable tray with plenum rated hook and loop straps.

Plastic tie wraps are not permitted as a means to bundle cables.

2. Run cables parallel to walls.

3. Do not lay cables on top of luminaires, ceiling tiles, mechanical equipment, or ductwork. Maintain 61 cm (2 feet) clearance from shielded electrical apparatus.

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4. Test each cable after the total installation is complete. Document every test result including failures. Remedy any cabling problems or defects; this includes re-pull of new cable as required.

5. Terminate cables on both ends per industry and OEM’s recommendations.

6. Provide proper temporary protection of cable after pulling is complete before final dressing and terminations are complete. Do not leave cable lying on floor. Bundle and tie wrap up off the floor until you are ready to terminate.

7. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before de-reeling. Heat lamps are not permitted.

8. Elude runs through structural members or cable in contact with pipes, ducts, or other potentially damaging items.

9. Separation of Wires: (Refer to Raceway Installation)

a. Separate communications cable, and power wiring runs.

b. Install in separate raceways or, where exposed or in same enclosure, separate conductors at least 30.5 cm (12 inches) apart for adjacent parallel power and telephone wiring.

c. Separate other intercommunication equipment conductors as recommended by equipment manufacturer.

J. Labeling:

1. Permanently mark switches, connectors, jacks, relays, receptacles and electronic and other equipment.

2. Permanently label cables at each end, including intra-rack connections with, electronically printed labels of type which include a clear protective wrap.

3. Provide printed labels at both ends of cables.

4. Ensure equipment has appropriate NRTL Label, for product category it will perform. Equipment not bearing NRTL label will not be permitted as part of system, and contractor must provide listed replacement equipment with NRTL label.

K. System Programming: Provide programming required for a complete and operational system. Coordinate programming parameters with COR and FMS

Engineer.

L. Fireproofing:

1. Fireproof the openings where cables penetrate fire rated walls, floors and ceilings.

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2. Provide conduit sleeves (if not already provided by electrical contractor) for cables that penetrate fire rated walls. After cabling installation is complete, install fireproofing material in and around conduit sleeves and openings. Install fire proofing material thoroughly and neatly. Seal floor and ceiling penetrations.

3. Use only materials and methods that preserve integrity of fire stopping system and its rating.

M. Grounding:

1. Ground cable shields and equipment to eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, common mode returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments.

2. Provide telecommunications grounding system per Section 27 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

3.2 TESTS AND TRAINING

A. All testing and training shall be compliant with the VA General

Requirements, Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Intermediate Testing:

1. After completion of 25 percent of installation of equipment, including one emergency call station, and prior to any further work, this portion of system must be pretested, inspected, and certified.

Check each item of installed equipment to ensure appropriate NRTL labels are affixed, NFPA, Life Safety, and Joint Commission guidelines are followed, and proper installation practices are followed. Include a full operational test.

2. Arrange for inspection and test to be conducted by a factory-certified representative and witnessed by Government and SMCS

005OP2H3.

3. An identical inspection must be conducted between 65 and 75 percent of system construction phase; COR has authority to waive this requirement.

C. Pretesting:

1. Upon completing installation of system:

a. Align, balance, and pretest entire system under full operating conditions.

b. Verify (utilizing accepted test equipment) system is operational and meets performance requirements of this standard.

c. Verify that system functions are operational, and no unwanted aural effects, (i.e. signal distortion, noise pulses, glitches, 28 26 00 - 14 audio hum, poling noise, etc.) are present. Pretest each of the following locations:

1) Networked locations.

2) System trouble reporting.

3) System electrical supervision.

4) UPS operation.

2. Provide COR with recorded system pretest measurements and certification that system is ready for formal acceptance.

D. Acceptance Test:

1. After system has been pretested and contractor has submitted pretest results and certification to COR, schedule an acceptance test date by giving COR thirty days’ written notice prior to date acceptance test is expected to begin. Include the duration of time for the test in the notification.

2. Test system in the presence of Government, SMCS 005OP2H3 and an OEM-certified representative.

3. Test utilizing accepted test equipment to certify proof of performance.

4. Perform only operator adjustments required to show proof of performance during test.

5. Demonstrate and verify that installed system complies with requirements of this section, under operating conditions.

6. Rate system as either acceptable or unacceptable at conclusion of test.

7. Terminate acceptance test of system for failure of any part of system that precludes completion of system testing, and which cannot be repaired in four hours. For repeated failures that result in a cumulative time of eight hours to affect repairs, Government will declare entire system to be unacceptable.

8. Reschedule retesting of unacceptable systems at the convenience of Government.

E. Acceptance Test Procedure:

1. Physical and Mechanical Inspection:

a. Prepare a system inventory including available spare parts. Check each item of installed equipment to ensure appropriate NRTL certification labels are affixed.

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b. Formally inventory and review system diagrams, record drawings, equipment manuals, electronic drawing files, intermediate, and pretest results on portable storage drives.

c. Terminate testing for failure of system to meet requirements of this section.

2. Operational Test:

a. After physical and mechanical inspection, check equipment to verify system meets performance requirements. Use sound level meter to accomplish this requirement.

b. Individual Item Test: Government will select individual items of equipment for detailed proof of performance testing until 100 percent of system is tested and found to meet or exceed minimum requirements of specifications.

3. Test Conclusion: Government will accept results of the test or require additional testing on reported deficiencies and shortages.

Retesting to comply with these specifications must be done at

Government’s convenience an contractor's expense.

F. Acceptable Test Equipment:

1. Provide test equipment with a calibration tag of an acceptable calibration service dated not more than twelve months prior to test.

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