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This document is an Exhibit B containing Agency Requirements in the form of Cable Plant Pictures for RLP No. 6OH0315, a General Services Administration (GSA) lease solicitation for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The exhibit consists of 74 detailed photographs and technical descriptions illustrating the required structured cabling infrastructure, telecommunications room setup, and security system installation standards for USCIS facilities.

The requirements encompass comprehensive cabling plant specifications including: minimum 2-inch separation between IT (Cat 6e) and security (Cat 6A) multi-conductor cables using basket trays or j-hooks; 24-inch ladder runways with grounding requirements in Main Distribution Frames (MDF) and Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF/TR); fiber optic backbone cables (12-strand armored CMP plenum-rated SM and LOMM OM3) with LC and SC Duplex panels; static dissipative flooring in computer rooms; 19-inch stand-alone equipment racks with individual grounding to TMGB (Telecom Main Ground Busbar) or TGB (Telecom Ground Busbar); EMT 4-inch conduit raceways for backbone distribution; fire-rated plywood backboards; and specific patch panel configurations with color-coded patch cables (blue for primary data, green for wireless, gray for security). Additional infrastructure requirements include wall-mount Cat 6 jacks at 48 inches AFF, 2D-Duplex drops in plenum with metal brackets above accessible ceiling tiles, CATV RG6/U cables with 10-15 foot service loops, Emergency Power Off (EPO) buttons with 3-foot clearance, specific electrical outlets (5-20R, L5-50R, L6-30R, L14-30R) on dedicated breakers, and AV enclosures (PAC525FCW) with plywood backing for LCD displays. Security cabling requirements include dedicated Cat 6A installations with required separation, 20-foot service loops, and integration with Gallagher and IDS security panels. The document specifies that the MDF/Computer Room should be delivered approximately 30 days prior to final site acceptance with service provider readiness requirements met.

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RLP No. 6OH0315 - Exhibit B Agency Requirements

LESSOR: ______ GOVERNMENT: ______

01 – An example of the required minimum of 2” separation for the routing of the multi-conductor cables from the network Cat 6e (IT) & Cat 6A (security) within the basket tray along with a wireless / overhead paging / reservation 2D – Duplex drop in a 2-port plenum box and plenum Cat 6 jacks with shutters mounted on the metal bracket attached to a grid wire.

02 – An alternative routing of the security multi-conductor cabling in j-hooks along the basket tray to allow for the required minimum of 2” separation from the horizontal Cat 6 & 6A network cables throughout the installation in the facility.

03 – The basket tray with separation of IT & security multi-conductor cabling along with the conduit sleeves. Wall conduit sleeves and basket tray transitions through any fire-rated walls are required to be sealed accordingly to code requirements.

04 – The installation of J-hook assemblies along the wall above the ACT in ceiling plenum with the required 10’ service loop.

A single ¾” conduit stub and wall box with a single-gang opening are typical for 2D – Duplex and wall phone drop locations.

05 – Another example of separate j-hook routing with the minimum 2” separation of IT & security multi-conductor cabling.

06 – The J-hook separation of network cabling Cat 6e & Cat 6A from the security multi-conductor cabling along with required horizontal conduit sleeves, sized accordingly per fill ratio along with plastic bushings for transitions through walls.

07 – The typical MDF / Computer – LAN Room layout with 19” stand-alone equipment racks, 10” double-sided vertical wire managers, 24” ladder runway with rack elevation and ceiling center support brackets, VertiGo 12-port panels, TMGB and grounding, etc. NOTE - The static dissipative flooring is required in the MDF / Computer - LAN Room and TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s, which must be installed prior to the 19” stand-alone racks being anchored. The grounding strap under the flooring should be installed so there’s enough length and that it’s able to be connected to the TMGB busbar by the electrician accordingly. This also applies for the TGB busbar in the TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s.

08 – Typical MDF / Computer – LAN Room with 24” ladder runway with the radius bend transition with anchored foot kits in front of the floor sleeve penetrations along with 10’ service loops for the backbone cabling mounted on the plywood backboard. Note – The 19” stand-alone equipment racks must be individually grounded directly to the TMGB or TGB along with the ladder runway and armored fiber cables. The TGMB primary ground must be to the main electrical service typically AWG # 3/0 along with a secondary ground to the building steel sized accordingly (approx. AWG # 4 or larger depending on length). The TBB to an IDF / RWC / TR is typically AWG # 3/0 to the TGB along with secondary ground to building steel. The bask tray must also be connected to the TMGB and TGB busbars, which is a # 4 AWG or larger ground wire.

RLP No. 6OH0315 - Exhibit B Agency Requirements GOVERNMENT: ______LESSOR: ______

09 – Another typical MDF / Computer – LAN Room layout with 19” stand-alone equipment racks, 24” ladder runway, rack elevations, radius drop-outs, vertical & horizontal wire managers, etc. along with the Building Demarcation fuse protection enclosure and the Vertigo 12-port panel, 110 blocks for 25-pir rack tie cable, TMGB busbar with required grounding and service provider equipment on the fire-rated plywood backboard..

USCIS OIT does request that the MDF / Computer – LAN Room be delivered earlier in the schedule approximately 30 days prior to final site acceptance. The service providers require the MDF / Computer - LAN Room Readiness, which is requested of the lessor / GC 30-days prior to the GSA site acceptance. The space must be lockable with equipment racks, electrical power, fiber and 50-pair copper cables to the Building Demarcation be installed and terminated for the router and OBM modem to be installed prior to the OIT deployments.

10 – The 1U Fiber optic enclosure with LC Duplex 12-fiber panel and required grounding for the armored CMP plenum-rated cable to the Building Demarcation along with the HSDN / Talon Room. Fiber enclosure and identification for TR / RWC / IDF fiber backbone (with SC Duplex 12-fiber panels) are shown above. Also, labeling is the required for the 25-pair tie cable terminated on a 24-port Cat 5e patch panel (1-pair per port) to the plywood wall on a 110FT block behind 19” stand-alone racks for extending analog lines accordingly along with the dedicated 24-port “W” - wall phone patch panel identification.

11 – The required 25-pair tie cable terminated on the back of the patch panel with 1-pair port only on pins 4 & 5 that is extended to the to plywood backwall on a 110 FT block for cross-connecting analog lines, etc. to the 19” stand-alone racks.

12 – The rear view of the 19” stand-alone equipment racks with the typical stacking of the Cisco network switches in the provided 1U opening between the patch panels along with horizontal wire managers and the Cat 6e cable plant required to be split in middle for termination. The Cat 6e cables are also required to be individually labeled on the pack of the patch panels with rear supporting bars and Velcro for management.

13 – The typical patch cable routing in the MDF / Computer – LAN Room and use of the 1’ (foot) patch cables to cross-connect to the network switches with “blue” for primary date “A”, secondary data locations “B” and wireless AP’s with “green” patch cables in “A & B” cables in bottom patch panels. The router within the rack with Service Provider equipment, OBM modem, etc. and the separate 1U fiber enclosures for cables to the Building Demarcation Room and HSDN / Talon Room. Also, an example of the typical USCIS VoIP PBX / Server cabinet layout.

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14 – The required EMT 4” conduit raceways with pull strings from the Building Demarcation Room in the MDF / Computer – LAN Room with the typical 12-strand armored SM & LOMM fiber, 50-pair Cat 3 and RG11/U cables for voice and data circuit extensions along with CATV services which MUST be extended below the ACT. The conduit sleeves with plastic bushings in the ACT for the horizontal cable plant transition down onto the 24” ladder runway are also required throughout the MDF / Computer - LAN Room as shown in the Visio layout.

15 – An example of a 19” stand-alone equipment rack with the dual grounding lug connection in the center channel. Each of the 19” equipment racks are required to be individually grounded to the TMGB busbar in the MDF / Computer – LAN Room and TGB busbar in the TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s – Telecommunication Rooms. There are typically dual mounting studs at both the top and bottom of the 19” stand-alone equipment racks in one of the center channels for connecting the ground lug to. This allows for equipment to installed without the lugs impact mounting in the racks. An example of a flush electrical panel which has been furred out to meet the OIT Computer & Telephone Room Standard requirement.

16 – An example of the MDF / Computer – LAN Room layout with 50-pair cable termination on 110 stand-off block to the Building Demarcation Room with voice analog lines extended from the service provider along with the 25-pair to the patch panel in the 19” stand-alone equipment racks. There’s typically one VertiGo 12-port panel mounted on the plywood backboard next to the 110FT blocks for cross-connecting PRI’s, etc.

Also shown on the left is the individual ground connections to the TMGB from each of the 19” racks, ladder runway, armored fiber cable, etc.

The extra 5-pair clips should be left onsite and attached to the 110FT block as shown, so they may be utilized for other applications accordingly.

17 – An example of a floor mount CRAC unit in the MDF / Computer Room for 24/7 cooling. The unit may also be installed above the ACT in the ceiling plenum, but it must NOT be above the MDF / Computer - LAN Room or TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s – Telecommunication Rooms. A wall-mount CRAC unit is acceptable for TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s and should be coordinated with OIT for a location and for routing of lines servicing the unit. The routing of water lines must NOT be routed over the MDF / Computer – LAN Room or TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s to avoid possible leaks and damage to OIT and security equipment in these spaces. The CRAC unit may be placed in the hallway outside these spaces or above the Computer Staging Room. PLEASE NOTE - Sprinkler lines are the only lines with water allowed per USCIS which also high temperature heads.

18 – The CATV – RG6/U plenum cables with required 10’ – 15’ service loops behind 19”stand-alone equipment racks in the MDF / Computer – LAN Room or TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s – Telecommunication Rooms. The RG6/U cables are required to be terminated and tested accordingly. Examples of the security Gallagher and IDS panels in a TR / IDF / RWC along with the 5- 20R, L5-50R & L6-30R outlets in the wall directly behind the 19” stan-alone equipment rack.

19 – Example of the individually labeled CATV – RG6/U plenum cables with minimum 10’ service loop on the plywood backboard wall located directly behind the 19” stand-alone equipment racks for the service provider to connect accordingly. An example of machine-printed labels for drop locations behind the faceplate which is a requirement per OIT standards and the Cable Plant S.O.W.

20 – The required 2U APC AP7582 PDU with 5-20R outlets, which is provided by the cabling contractor along with the shelf and horizontal double-sided wire managers in the 19” stand-alone equipment racks along with 10” vertical double-sided wire managers. The service provider router and OOB modem are placed in this rack prior to the GSA site acceptance.

21 – The typical 2U APC AP7582 PDU shown near the bottom in one of the 19” strand-alone equipment racks is required to be provided by the cabling contractor as part of the S.O.W. deliverables along with rack-mount shelves. These are utilized for the router, OBM modem, etc. equipment the service provider installs for the data circuit installation following site acceptance for the network deployment. The U placement is usually shown in the Visio rack elevations. Examples of both front and rear views are shown above.

22 – An example of the VertiGo 12-port patch panels mounted on the 24” ladder runway for servicing the voice, server and security cabinets In the MDF / Computer – LAN Room. The center support assembly for the 24” ladder runway is also required for support, since most USCIS OIT cabinets aren’t delivered to the site until after acceptance. Only the security cabinet will be installed prior and may be utilized to support the ladder runway if needed with an elevation kit. An APC NETSHELTER cabinet has been included for most LAP projects for the IT contractor to provide for the VoIP PBX and server equipment in preparation for deployments. Mounting on the backside of the ladder runway allows for routing of the patch cable into the rear of cabinets.

23 – There are 4-5 of the VertiGo 12-port patch panel mounted on the 24” ladder runway with violet jacks and a small service loop to allow for moving above the server, voice, security, etc. cabinets along with being labeled “001S – 012S, 013S – 024S …………”. The clip-on brackets that are included with the VertiGo panels should be utilized to allow for flexibility to move them along the ladder runway above the cabinets if needed.

24 – The fire-rated stamp on the required fire-rated plywood backboard typically painted white. At least one stamp should be displayed on each sheet of plywood in the MDF / Computer Room and IDF’s / TR’s accordingly to verify the rating.

25 – A Fiber optic 2U enclosure with SC Duplex 12-fiber panels and required grounding for the armored CMP plenum-rated cable to multiple TR’s /RWC’s / IDF’s. Also below is the required 25-pair tie cable terminated on a 24-port Cat 5e patch panel (1-pair per port) to the plywood wall on a 110FT block behind 19” stand-alone racks for extending analog lines accordingly.

26 - Floor sleeve penetrations for the armored fiber, 50-pair Cat 3 copper and RG11/U backbone cables from the MDF / Computer Room to an IDF / TR – Telecommunication Room with required minimum 10’ service loops mounted on the plywood backboard behind. Also shown is the required grounding of the armored fiber cable that extends to the TMGB busbar in the MDF / Computer Room or the TGB in the IDF’s. / TR’s.

27 – These are examples of the service provider’s router & OBM modem installed in the 19” stand-alone rack that are plugged into the APC AP7582 PDU provided and installed by the cabling contractor as a requirement of the S.O.W. The front view of the rack with the equipment is typically installed approximately 2 – 3 weeks along with the data circuit being extended to the MDF / Computer – LAN Room prior to the site acceptance with GSA. Some additional equipment is shown that’s installed during the CIS deployment. The voice PRI’s and analog lines (POTS) are also delivered to the facility and extended approximately 1 week prior to site acceptance or just following directly after. Typically, there are 4- 5 site visits are conducted by the service providers for surveys, circuit deliveries and hardware installation for both data and voice and will require an onsite POC to coordinate site visits and access to the USCIS space, Building Demarc., etc., sometimes with short notice.

28 – The typical security system APC NETSHELTER SX cabinet provided by the security vendor along with the wall-mount Gallagher and IDS enclosures on the fire-rated plywood back wall with the “gray” in color Cat 6A cabling that is installed, terminated and certified by the cabling contractor. An example of the 5-20R electrical outlets @ 18” & 90” AFF for security are shown on the plywood wall. A fire extinguisher is also shown and a requirement in the MDF / Computer – LAN Room and TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s.

29 – The MDF / Computer – LAN Room EPO button and required protective ring or cover which is required to be connected to all the OIT and security UPS units which is also a requirement for the TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s. Also, included is an example of the stainless steel wall phone plate with mounting studs is typically @ 48” AFF to center.

30 – Another example of a MDF / Computer – LAN Room EPO button which requires 3’ clearance directly in front with protective cover and electrical panels with 2-pole 30A breakers for L14-30R's mounted above racks & cabinets. The electrical contractor is also required to connected the OIT and security UPS units to the EPO button to contacts following the voice, data and sever network equipment deployments after site acceptance from GSA so everything is powered off when pushed. The security system UPS units may be connected to the EPO prior to the site acceptance. This is a requirement for TR’s / IDF’s/ RWC’s also.

31 – The bonding strap of the static dissipative flooring system in the Computer Staging Room connected to an electrical outlet in the space. The grounding strap under the flooring should be installed so there’s enough length and that it’s able to be connected to an electrical outlet by the electrician accordingly within the room, since there isn’t a busbar in the space.

32 – The typical L14-30R outlets that are labeled with circuit #’s in the ceiling tile above ladder runway over the cabinets and 19” stand-alone equip. racks in the MDF / Computer - LAN Room and the IDF’s / RWC’s/ TR’s – Telecommunication Rooms along with required ladder runway grounding straps. Water lines are NOT allowed to route over the MDF / Computer - LAN Room or IDF’s / RWC’s / TR’s. The only exception are sprinkler lines which require high temp. heads since fire suppression systems are not installed in USCIS OIT spaces.

33 – The misc. colors, lengths and quantities of Cat 6 patch cables listed in the Cable Plant S.O.W. as required deliverables for the cabling contractor. There are certain colors that are required to be labeled, which include blue, red, white, green, violet and yellow with exception of black for wall drop connections along with gray plenum wireless / overhead paging 2D drops above the ACT in the plenum. There are also fiber jumpers in several lengths, quantities and connector types (LC-LC & LC-SC), which will be inventoried during the final site acceptance and review.

34 – An example of the required rough draft floor plan with cable #'s in MDF / Computer – LAN Room and / or TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s if applicable, which are utilized by the OIT deployment teams during their deployments for placement of VoIP phones, etc. along with identifying the wireless and OHP 2D drop locations above the ACT in the plenum.

35 - An example of the labeling of the TR / IDF / RWC with required card reader for access along with routing of Cat 6e cables on the 18” ladder runway for terminations on patch panels along with the RG6U cables on the back plywood wall.

36 - An example of the labeling of the last patch panel for termination of the wireless and OHP drop locations in a TR / IDF / RWC for the A & B cable terminations in 2-port surface boxes above the ACT in the plenum per the Cable Plant S.O.W.

37 – The typical TR /IDF / RWC - Telecommunication Room 1U fiber enclosure with SC – Duplex panels for the 12-stand 50um OM3 LOMM armored CMP plenum-rated fiber backbone cable to MDF / Computer – LAN Room for OIT and security connections. For OIT deployments, the first and second pairs on the left are for OIT main and redundant connections and the security switch is typically connected on the last pair on the right in the SC Duplex fiber panels.

38 – The typical TR / IDF / RWC - Telecommunication Room 19” rack elevation with A & B patch panels with 1’ (foot) patch cables. Also shown is the 18” ladder runway, which is typical for the TR’s / IDF’s / RWC’s and the transition with radius bend to the floor penetration sleeves for the routing of backbone and horizontal cabling to floor boxes or poke-thru locations to the floor below. The floor conduit sleeve penetrations with plastic bushings are required to be fire-sealed following the routing of all cabling for final acceptance inspection reviews accordingly. Please note the 2” minimum separation requirement Cat 6e & 6A cables from security banana and multi-conductor cables on the ladder runway.

39 – The typical 4” EMT conduit floor sleeve penetrations and ladder runway with foot mounting kit for transition of routing the backbone riser cables along with horizontal cabling to floor boxes, poke-thru locations, etc. along with the TGB busbar in IDF / TR – Telecommunication Room.

40 – The typical 3’ – 4’ window view from the Computer Staging Room with static dissipative flooring looking into the MDF / Computer Room, which is usually an adjacent space but not a mandatory requirement per the Facilities SR standard.

41 – The typical stainless wall phone plate and labeling @ 48” AFF to center with mounting posts to support the bracket.

Also is an example of the 2D drop location along with the separate single-gang box with a hole in the faceplate for the duress button located under the work surface typically in the Info Counter stations.

42 – The typical white 2-port faceplate for 2D-Duplex “A & B” drop with labeling that matches the décor electrical outlet and plate. A triplex wall plate may be utilized for a drop location where a Cat 6A jack, gray in color for a security workstation is required and should be labeled per the Cable Plant S.O.W.

43 – The typical white 4-port faceplate Dual - 2D-Duplex “A & B” drop with labeling and matches the décor quad electrical outlet and plate.

44 – The typical installation of the 2D – Duplex drop location in the system furniture, which should have two (2) of the 6/32” black mounting clips taped inside baseboard knockout for a horizontal faceplate with the blue jack on left side A “gray” in color plate is shown above in the Herman Miller furniture . Snap-in plates are another option, and the color should match the furniture décor as close as possible.

45 – The typical Steelcase system furniture transition from a floor location with loom tubing around the Cat 6e cable for protection along with the 2D-Duplex drop in a snap-in furniture type plate in the baseboard. The colors are typically “white” or “black” for Steelcase as shown above.

The furniture plate on the left includes a blue and red Cat 6 jacks along with a gray Cat 6A jack for a security workstation location.

46 – A typical floor box and poke-thru assemblies, typical for locations in a Natz. Ceremony, Computer Training and Conference Rooms. Note – A dedicated empty 1” conduit raceway to the floor box locations under the table in the base pedestal in Conference Rooms and Natz. Ceremony Rooms may be specified if applicable along with podiums.

47 – The typical wall, column or poke-thru transition point of the Cat 6e cabling for the system furniture with loom tubing for protection along with the electrical whip provided by the furniture vendor prior to site acceptance. The wall box and conduit stub(s) installed by the electrical contractor must be sized accordingly for the quantity of Cat 6e cables per the provided fill ratio chart in the latest USCIS Structured Cable Plant Standard.

48 – The typical routing of horizontal Cat 6e cabling within the system furniture framing along the center spine into the baseboard openings. The Cat 6e cabling may also be installed within the baseboard depending on the quantity of cables and coordination with the vendor on the frame installation. Multiple transition points into the baseboard to accommodate wall, column and floor boxes / poke-thru assemblies is acceptable. A column transition point for the system furniture with the electrical whip, provided by the furniture vendor prior to the GSA site acceptance.

49 – The typical Natz. Ceremony Room - AV layout with PAC525FCW box for the LCD display along with a duplex electrical, 2D – Duplex drop & 2-gang junction box @ 18” AFF. The empty conduit raceways are required to be installed to the AV boxes, which are listed in the AV Coordination Set in the TA-200 series elevations. Please note that an empty conduit raceway may also be required to be installed from the 2-gang junction box to a floor box location to allow for AV cabling to a podium following the site acceptance with GSA, which may also possibly be in a stage.

Also, on the right is an example of the typical wall-mount cabinet to support the AV system in the Natz. Ceremony and / or Training Rooms .

50 – The typical multiple 2D - Duplex – quad drop locations in 4-port faceplates along the side walls in a Natz. Ceremony Room or a Computer Training Room along with quad electrical outlets on several circuits within the space to accommodate table configurations.

The 4-port faceplate is also utilized in the Computer Staging Room where multiple drops are placed on the walls at 18” or 44” AFF

51 – The AV Storage Room layout with horizontal 2D drop, empty box with conduit raceway stubbed up to the ceiling plenum above and a duplex electrical outlet mounted at horizontally @ 30” (inches) to center with plywood backing behind the sheetrock for the wall-mount cabinet with a rectangular opening to be mounted to support the AV equipment in. There may also be a PAC525FCW enclosure specified for this application which will be noted in the AV Coordination Set elevations.

52 – The typical electrical outlets and 2D – Duplex drops for network printer, copier and fax machine areas for above counters approx. @ 44” AFF.

53 – A typical Q-Flow / Digital Signage location for a Break Room with electrical outlet & 4-port faceplate with 2D-Duplex & CATV cable drop in same faceplate. The Waiting Rooms are similar along with a typical wall phone location @ 48” AFF. Depending of the office, the wall phone may be located in the hallway entrance to the Waiting Room, which is typically utilized to paging customers on the overhead speakers within the space and installed following the site acceptance by the AV vendor. There are typically multiple Digital Signage locations in the Waiting Rooms.

54 – The typical 2D - Duplex drop above the typical ACT 2’ X 2' ceiling tiles in the plenum for wireless / overhead paging systems with the metal mounting bracket. The Cat 6A – 1D drops will be installed similar, but only a single cable is pulled for security locations and labeled accordingly.

55 - The labeling of the patch panel and patch cables for Wireless / Overhead Paging (A side) for the 2D – Duplex drop locations located above ACT ceiling in the plenum with wireless connected to the network switch with “green” patch cables. These drops are required to be terminate on the last 24 & 48-port patch panels for both “A & B” cables, which are typically in separate 19” stand-alone equipment racks.

56 - The labeling of the ceiling grid for the 2D – Duplex drop locations above ACT ceiling in the plenum, which a “black on yellow” or “black on green” labels are preferred. The “black on white” is acceptable depending on the height of the ceiling.

Please note the ceiling grid may by typical specification but may be channeled or recessed at some CIS sites.

57 – The typical Conf. Room with the PAC525FCW – AV box with electrical outlet, 2D drop and AV junction box below @ 18” AFF along with plywood backing behind sheetrock wall for mounting of two LCD displays. Please note that an empty conduit raceway may be specified from the front wall to the floor box or poke-thru assembly with electrical, 2D-Duplex drop to extend cabling to the conference table for AV in conference rooms at the pedestal under the table. An additional Cat 6e cable with service loops may also be specified in the S.O.W. from the PAC enclosure to the floor box for AV applications.

58 – The typical 2D – Duplex drop with the CATV RG6/U – F-series module in faceplate within the PAC525FCW - AV box with an empty conduit raceway stubbed up to the ceiling plenum above the ACT to extend AV cabling for the installation following site acceptance.

The PAC525FCW enclosure is available in black and white trim and should be labeled accordingly with the 2D and CATV cable #’s.

59 – The typical HSDN / Talon Room labeling of the dedicated 2D drop that requires 18” separation in routing from the rest of the cable plant installation for the special SDWAN network router connection in the MDF / Computer - LAN Room in the 19” stand-alone rack along with labeling HSDN 1 & 2.

60 – The typical wall-mount fiber enclosure directly below the ACT or approximately 12” – 18” BFC for the HSDN / Talon Room and the labeling of the 2D drop that requires 18” separation when routing from the rest of the cable plant installation for the special SDWAN network connection. The wall-mount fiber enclosure is typically directly above dedicated the 2D drop within the HSDN / Talon Room. The are also a minimum of three (3) standard 2D drops in the space.

61 – If applicable, this is a typical AV location layout for ceiling projector with 4-port faceplate with 2D-Duplex & CATV drop location, and an electrical outlet mounted in the tile. USCIS only utilizes projectors and screens in special circumstances. Also is an example of the Digital Signage location in the Director’s Room which is 54” AFF and includes a 2D drop, CATV and duplex electrical outlet. There will sometimes be a PAC525FCW enclosure in the office location.

62 – An example of the PAC525FCW – AV box installation with plywood backing for mounting LCD’s. The provided USCIS AV Coordination Set TA- 200 series drawings should be reference for the elevations and specified heights, empty conduit raceways, junction boxes, backing sizing, etc.

63 – A typical example of plywood backing to support the mounting of the LCD display(s) with the duplex electrical outlet and 2D – Duplex drop with CATV RG6/U cable for a Q-Flow / Digital Signage location. Plywood backing may not be specified in the provided AV Coordination Set TA-200 series elevation or latest standard depending on the LCD size and weight. The heights of the Digital Signage location may vary depending on the application as shown in the pictures on the right and left.

64 – An example of the plywood backing for mounting of the large LCD display for the PAC525FCW box along with backing and conduit stubs up above the ACT ceiling in the plenum above for routing of the cabling for the AV system in the Natz.

Ceremony, Conference, Training Rooms, etc.

65 - The required 12-strand CMP – plenum-rated armored SM & LOMM OM3 fiber optic with LC Duplex panels, 50-pair and RG11/U cables to the Building Demarcation to extend USCIS OIT voice, data circuit and CATV requirements to the MDF / Computer Room in the the provided two (2) 4” EMT conduit raceways with pull strings installed by the electrical contractor.

66 – The required Cosco # 11003ABI 3-step stool or equivalent included in the Cable Plant S.O.W., which should be delivered following the site acceptance with GSA so it may be placed in a locked space to leave onsite for the OIT support staff.

67 – The required tool kit (PA4932) & butt set (TM500I) or equivalent for the onsite OIT support staff to utilize, which are also included In the Cable Plant S.O.W. and should be delivered following the site acceptance with GSA and placed in a locked space.

68 – The typical security cabling for the USCIS space in the MDF / Computer – LAN Room in preparation for the security vendor to terminate accordingly. The Cat 6A cables will terminate in the cabinet provided by the security vendor by the cabling contractor along with being certified.

Also, a camera location with the labeling of the ceiling grid by the cabling contractor to easily identify the locations along with the required 20’ service loop above the ACT in the plenum. The specific security cabling requirements along with labeling are included in the Cable Plant S.O.W.

69 – Additional examples of the typical security labeling of the ceiling grid for cables throughout the USCIS space for glass beaks, motion sensors, card readers, AiPhones, cameras, ADO’s, etc. with the required 20’ service loop above the ACT in the plenum. Also, an example of the blue light strobe requirement and labeling The specific security cabling requirements along with labeling are included in the Cable Plant S.O.W.

70 – The typical final installation of the security cabinet with UPS units, PDU’s, server, NVR, KVM , KMM, etc. along with the wall-mount Gallagher, IDS panels on the plywood wall behind in the MDF / Computer - LAN Room. NOTE – The cabinet is anchored to the floor due to the code requirement for earthquakes, typical in CA. The OIT cabling contractor will also provide a rough draft print with cable #’s land locations throughout the space for the security vendor to utilize for their installation of devices, card readers, cameras, etc. noted on the provided CD’s (Construction Drawings). There’s also a picture of a TR / IDF / RWC with the security switch installed in the dedicated OIT 19” stand-alone equipment rack for the system installation prior to the GSA site acceptance.

71 – The IDS – POTS / analog line(s) for the MegaCenter connection in the MDF / Computer – LAN Room should be identified on the 50-pair cable from the Building Demarcation on the 110FT stand-off block and on the surface-mount box located in the IDS enclosure or on the plywood backboard where the security enclosures are located.

72 – Additional examples of typical security devices installed throughout USCIS sites, keypad, AiPhone and blue light strobe. These include interior and exterior Mailroom pictures to included the EPO for the dedicated HVAC system and audible / visual alarm (“red” in color) installed by the Mechanical Contractor.

73 – Typical Bulk Storage space with CR access and security devices within along with OIT drops to support network and voice requirements.

74 – If applicable, an example of a stage and floor box location with OIT drop along with compartment for AV to support a podium in a Natz. Ceremony Room at a USCIS site.

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