Amended_1.16 Telecomm Design.pdf

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SECTION 01800

DESIGN-BUILD CRITERIA

PARAGRAPH 1.16 TELECOMM

1.16 TELECOMMUNICATION

1.16.1 Design, provide and test new telecommunications campus, backbone, and horizontal cabling infrastructure including cabling, work area outlets, equipment racks, horizontal and fiber optic patch panels, cable support trays, conduit paths, and miscellaneous support equipment. Installations shall comply with CAT 5e standards and shall be designated in construction specifications, and on applicable shop prints.

The Government will install all telecommunications cross-connections. The Contractor shall provide and install patch cords for telephone and data circuits.

1.16.2 Provide two 4-inch conduits for local telephone company (TELCO) access to the new facility. Each conduit shall have nylon pull tape installed. Pull tape shall have footage markings and a 200-pound minimum pull strength. Pull tape shall be secured at each end of the conduit.

1.16.3 Make all arrangements for, and incur costs of installation of the TELCO new facility demarcation. Make all arrangements for, and incur costs of installation of access cabling between the TELCO facilities (street or property point of presence), and TELCO demarcation within the new facility. The Government will only make arrangements for the various telephone services (dial tones) required for facility operations.

1.16.4 Telecommunications References, Codes and Standards

1.16.4.1 Electronics Components Industry Association (ECIA) EIA/ECA-310 Cabinets, Racks, Panels and Associated Equipment Standard

1.16.4.2 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-568) Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

1.16.4.3 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-569) Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

1.16.4.4 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-606) Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure

1.16.4.5 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-607) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises Standard

1.16.4.6 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-758) Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

1.16.4.7 Coast Guard COMDINST M5530.1C Physical Security and Force Protection Program

1.16.4.8 Coast Guard Public Address System Standards (Shore Units Only)

1.16.4.9 Coast Guard COMDTINST M11000.4A Tower Manual

1.16.4.10 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-942) Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers

1.16.4.11 Coast Guard C4IT Shore Tie Cable Standards

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1.16.4.12 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

1.16.4.13 National Fire Protection Association NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

1.16.4.14 National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

(NEC)

1.16.4.15 National Fire Protection Association NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

1.16.4.16 Coast Guard Inside Plant (ISP) Cabling Standards

1.16.4.17 COMDINST M5530.1C Physical Security and Force Protection Program

1.16.4.18 National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70

1.16.4.19 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

1.16.5 Contract Requirements

1.16.5.1 Contractor/subcontractor designing the campus, backbone, and horizontal telecommunications cabling infrastructure shall be a certified BICSI RCDD or hold an industry equivalent certification.

1.16.5.2 Contractor/subcontractor performing campus, backbone, and horizontal telecommunications cabling installations shall be a certified BICSI ITS Installer 2 (Copper or Optical Fiber, as appropriate) or hold an industry equivalent certification or higher.

1.16.5.3 Contractor/subcontractor performing campus, backbone, and horizontal telecommunications cabling testing shall be a certified BICSI ITS Technician or hold an industry equivalent certification or higher.

1.16.6 Existing Conditions

1.16.6.1 Station Tybee Island currently consists of two (2) main buildings and three (3) temporary trailers that are used for watchstander berthing, Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH), and cutter offices. The communications center (comcen) is located on the first floor of the main administrative building with combination EF, ER, and TR located in a closet accessed from the comcen.

1.16.6.2 The Engineering/ANT building and trailers WSIII and telephony services are provided with campus backbone cabling from the Administration building combination TR.

1.16.6.3 A shore tie connection is mounted on the pier and services are provided via a 25-pair PE89 cable via a series of hand-holes and pull-boxes from the Admin building combination TR. Shore tie, cabling, and related BET’s are new as of October 2018.

1.16.6.4 The station uses a tower mounted antenna for operations. A PD-340 antenna is mounted to a tower with heliax run to existing communications center.

Tower is expected to be demolished and roof mounted antennas installed.

1.16.7 General Requirements

1.16.7.1 Design, provide, and test all campus, backbone, and horizontal cabling;

and cabling terminations in accordance with (IAW) the TIA-568 standard.

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1.16.7.2 Provide all cabling pathways and telecommunications spaces IAW the TIA-569 standard.

1.16.7.3 Telecommunications campus, backbone, and horizontal pathways; and cabling penetrations shall be fire-stopped IAW the NFPA 70 and TIA-569 standard.

1.16.7.4 Administrative requirements of the telecommunications system shall be accomplished IAW the TIA-606 standard and shall include the layout of campus cabling and underground conduits. Cabling run sheets, block diagrams and riser diagrams shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative in either a spreadsheet format, as part of as-built drawings, or as an appendix to other reports.

1.16.7.5 Grounding and bonding of the telecommunications infrastructure shall be designed and provided IAW the NFPA 70 and the TIA-607 standard.

1.16.7.6 Dust protection shall be provided for all active telecommunications equipment during construction periods, if applicable.

1.16.7.7 Provide plywood backboards in the Telecommunications Entrance Facility and in Telecommunications Rooms IAW the TIA-569 standard. The backboards shall be fabricated from sheets of ¾-inch fire-rated (fire retardant) “A/C” plywood to meet applicable codes. The “A side of the plywood shall be exposed. The plywood shall be mounted on each wall vertically, 10 inches off the floor and extended up to the ceiling; or 106 inches (8’-10”) from the floor, whichever is lower. The plywood shall be installed in full 8-foot by 4-foot sheets, where possible. All plywood shall be painted with two coats of light colored paint on all exposed surfaces, leaving at least one example of the fire retardant stamp on the plywood on each sheet exposed.

1.16.7.8 Provide three (3) equipment racks in the 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room, and one (1) equipment racks in the 3rd Floor Telecommunications Room. The racks shall be open frame or relay style with 19-inch mounting capability. Equipment racks shall be designed for mounting equipment depths of 36 inches, minimum. The racks shall have at least 75 inches of vertical mounting space and shall comply with the EIA/ECA-310 standard. The racks shall be provisioned with vertical cabling management on both sides of racks, and between racks, as applicable. Equipment racks manufactured with anodized aluminum frames shall NOT be provided. Provide a 3-feet minimum clearance space at the front, back, and on non-joined sides of telecommunications and electronic equipment racks.

1.16.7.9 If any cable length from the 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room to the Ground Floor Work Area Outlets will exceed 295ft, then provide one

(1) equipment racks in a Ground Floor Telecommunications Room. The racks shall be open frame or relay style with 19-inch mounting capability. Equipment racks shall be designed for mounting equipment depths of 36 inches, minimum.

The racks shall have at least 75 inches of vertical mounting space and shall comply with the EIA/ECA-310 standard. The racks shall be provisioned with vertical cabling management on both sides of racks, and between racks, as applicable. Equipment racks manufactured with anodized aluminum frames shall NOT be provided. Provide a 3-feet minimum clearance space at the front, back, and on non-joined sides of telecommunications and electronic equipment racks.

All equipment will be mounted at a minimum height of 48 inches in the Ground Floor Telecommunications Room.

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1.16.8 Architectural Requirements

1.16.8.1 Flooring in Telecommunications Entrance Facility and Telecommunications Rooms shall be static dissipative style flooring. Carpeting is not acceptable.

1.16.8.2 3.5.2. Provide raised flooring for the Communications Center, Flooring shall have a minimum 12-inch access height and 24-inch by 24-inch panels with laminate finish.

1.16.8.3 Doors for Telecommunications Entrance Facility and

Telecommunications Rooms shall be outward swinging, 36-inch minimum width.

Doors, door hinges, locking hardware, and door signage shall meet the requirements of COMDTINST M5530.1C Physical Security and Force Protection Program.

1.16.8.4 Ceilings in Telecommunications Equipment Room and

Telecommunications Rooms shall typically be either a hard floor or roof deck. A gypsum wallboard ceiling at a ten-foot minimum height is acceptable. Lay-in acoustic tile ceilings shall not be used.

1.16.8.5 Walls in Equipment Room(s) and Telecommunications Room(s) shall be finished. Gypsum board finish is acceptable.

1.16.9 Fire Protection Requirements

1.16.9.1 Sprinklers in Telecommunications Entrance Facility and Telecommunications Rooms shall be installed in accordance with (IAW) NFPA

13. Sprinkler heads shall be provided with wire cage protection, and drain troughs shall be placed under the sprinkler piping to prevent leakage onto the equipment below.

1.16.9.2 Fire detection and alarm system cabling in interior locations shall be run in conduit or pathway systems separate from telecommunications CAT 5e systems. Exceptions are CAT 5e, CAT 6, and fiber optic cabling.

1.16.10 Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Requirements

1.16.10.1 The Telecommunications Entrance Facility and Telecommunications Rooms shall each be provided with dedicated HVAC services. The HVAC service shall be energized from the emergency electrical panel. Provide climate control (temperature and humidity) that will maintain space conditions in accordance with (IAW) the TIA-569 standard.

1.16.10.2 The estimated maximum heat dissipation of C4IT-related equipment in the Telecommunications Entrance Facility is 31,392 BTU/hr, not including anticipated Building Automated System (BAS) equipment.

1.16.11 Electrical Design

1.16.11.1 Interior Electrical Systems

1.16.11.1.1 In the Telecommunications Entrance Facility, Telecommunications Equipment Room, Telecommunications Rooms it is preferred that there are no surface-mounted conduit for electrical outlets, and that all electrical outlets be embedded in walls prior to plywood backboard installations.

1.16.11.1.2 In the Telecommunications Entrance Facility, Telecommunications Equipment Room, Telecommunications Rooms, Base Computer Server Room, and the SIPRNET Server Room, provide a panel board in each, S E C T I O N 0 1 8 0 0 _ P A R A 1 . 1 6 _ P A G E |_5 of 27 dedicated to serve load requirements for that space, with room for expansion. Provide one duplex outlet on each wall, or every six feet in larger spaces. Provide a 20 Amp circuit for every two wall-mounted duplex outlets.

Provide one quad outlet for each planned equipment rack location, to be attached to the top rear of each rack, not the ceiling. Provide a 20 Amp circuit for each of the rack-mounted quad outlets.

1.16.11.1.3 In the Communications Center, provide a quad outlet for each planned equipment rack or equipment console section. Outlets shall be centered under the racks or console sections, and installed under the raised flooring. Provide a 20 Amp circuit for each of the under-floor quad outlets.

Provide one L5-30R under-floor outlet for R-21 location. Provide duplex outlets on walls per office space requirements.

1.16.11.1.4 Provide a duplex outlet between 12 and 36 inches from each telecommunications work area outlet.

1.16.11.2 Lighting

1.16.11.2.1 Illumination level for the Telecommunications Entrance Facility, Telecommunications Equipment Room, Telecommunications Rooms, Base Computer Server Room, SIPRNET Server Room, and R21 Electronics Equipment Room shall be a minimum 50 Foot-Candles (FC) of illumination measured three feet above the finished floor with light fixtures mounted a minimum of nine feet above the finished floor.

1.16.11.2.2 Provide emergency battery lighting in the Telecommunications Entrance Facility, Telecommunications Equipment Room, Telecommunications Rooms, Base Computer Server Room, SIPRNET Server Room, and R21 Electronics Equipment Room where loss of light could present immediate personnel danger upon loss of illumination for the period when the emergency generator is not on line.

1.16.11.3 Emergency Power

1.16.11.3.1 Emergency power loads shall include lighting and receptacles in the Communications Center, Telecommunications Entrance Facility, Telecommunication Equipment Rooms, and Telecommunications Rooms.

Provide a dedicated emergency power panel in the Communications Center for equipment in the Communications Center.

1.16.11.3.2

1.16.11.3.3 Provide emergency power for air conditioning equipment in the Communications Center, Telecommunications Entrance Facility, Telecommunications Equipment Room, and Telecommunications Rooms.

1.16.11.3.4 Provide and install one (1) APC 1500W Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s) with rack style mounting per rack. Each UPS shall be mounted in the bottom of each installed rack, three (3) in the 2nd floor TR and one (1) in the 3rd floor TR and 1st floor TR, as applicable. If 1st Floor TR is needed, the UPS shall be mounted at the top of the rack.

1.16.12 Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

1.16.12.1 IDS cabling in interior locations shall be run in conduit or pathway systems separate from telecommunications CAT 5e systems. Exceptions are CAT 5e, CAT 6, and fiber optic cabling.

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1.16.13 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System

1.16.13.1 CCTV cabling in interior locations shall be run in conduit or pathway systems separate from telecommunications CAT 5e systems. Exceptions are CAT 5e, CAT 6, and fiber optic cabling.

1.16.14 Cable Television (CATV)

1.16.14.1 CATV cabling in interior locations shall be run in conduit or pathway systems separate from telecommunications CAT 5e systems. Exceptions are CAT 5e, CAT 6, and fiber optic cabling.

1.16.15 Telecommunications Space Allocation and Usage

1.16.16 Communications Center: Provide a minimum space of 225 SF with no floor dimension less than 15 feet finished. Provide modular style corner furniture suitable for holding R-21 computer, monitors, mounted speakers, writing surface, and WSIII desktop and ancillary equipment. See attached concept layout. This space shall be within a Controlled Access Area and shall have 12-inch minimum raised flooring.

The Government will provide and install the associated electronics systems.

1.16.17 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room: Provide a minimum space of 160 SF with no floor dimension less than 11 feet finished. This room will locate all entrance facility, equipment rooms, three (3) telecommunications equipment racks, R-21 backroom equipment, and all required telecommunications systems and components. This room will provide a cross-connect for outside plant cabling, a cross-connect for building backbone cabling, a horizontal cross-connect for distribution of all horizontal data and voice cabling on the 2nd floor, and space for required voice, data, and public address equipment.

1.16.18 3rd Floor Telecommunications Room: Provide a minimum space of 100 SF with no floor dimension less than 10 feet finished. This room will locate one (1) telecommunications equipment racks and all required telecommunications systems and components. This room will provide a cross-connect for building backbone cabling, a horizontal cross-connect for distribution of all horizontal data and voice cabling on the 2nd floor, and space for required voice and data equipment.

1.16.19 1st Floor Telecommunications Room: If cable lengths from the 2nd Floor ER will exceed 295ft, provide a minimum space of 100 SF with no floor dimension less than 10 feet finished. This room will locate one (1) telecommunications equipment racks and all required telecommunications systems and components. This room will provide a cross-connect for building backbone cabling, a horizontal cross-connect for distribution of all horizontal data and voice cabling on the Ground Floor, and space for required voice and data equipment. All equipment shall be mounted at a minimum height of 48 inches, including in the rack, for maximum resiliency.

1.16.20 Grounding and Bonding

1.16.20.1 Provide a Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus-bar (TMGB) in the, 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room. Provide a Telecommunications Grounding Bus-bar (TGB) in the, Communications Center, and 3rd Floor Telecommunications Room or 1st Floor Telecommunications Room, as applicable. The TMGB and TGBs shall be installed in accordance with (IAW) the TIA-607 standard.

1.16.20.2 The TMGB shall be a ¼-inch by 4-inch (nominal width) by 20-inch (minimum length) flat copper stock. Each TGB shall be a ¼-inch by 4-inch (nominal width) by 12-inch (minimum length) flat copper stock. The TMGB and

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1.16.20.3 Bond all appropriate components (equipment racks, metal conduits, raceways, raceway segments, and raised panel flooring) to the ground system.

Provide two-hole bolted type ground lugs for connection of each ground connector. Provide bonding between each TGB and the TMGB IAW the TIA-607 standard. Total resistance from the TMGB to ground shall be 25 ohms or less.

Tie the TMGB to the universal building ground or electrical main IAW the NFPA 70 and the TIA-607 standard. Where a single electrode consisting of a rod, pipe, or plate does not have a resistance to ground of 25 ohms or less, an additional electrode shall be installed. Attachment to a cold water pipe is an unacceptable source of ground and shall never be used.

1.16.20.4 Bond all TGBs to TMBG using Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB) sized IAW the TIA-607 standard. Bond multiple TGBs on top floor and at a minimum of every third floor in between. Where a panelboard (electrical power panel) is located with the same space as a TGB, bond the alternating current equipment ground (ACEG) to the TGB. Grounding equalizers and bonding conductors shall be sized IAW the TIA-607 standard and no smaller than the Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB) connecting the TMGB to the TGBs.

1.16.20.5 Provide a signal reference grid under the raised floor in the Communications Center. The signal reference grid shall consist of 2-inch wide, 26 gauge, copper strips arranged in a grid on 24-inch centers with welded intersections. Connect to raised floor pedestals at six-foot intervals. Provide a #4/0 AWG bare copper cable around the perimeter of all areas where signal reference grid is installed within six feet of the perimeter wall. Bond this perimeter cable to the signal reference grid at every intersection. Bond each signal reference grid to the building perimeter ground ring with two #4/0 AWG bare copper cables connected at opposite ends of the grid.

1.16.21 Outside Plant (OSP) or Campus Pathways and Cabling

1.16.21.1 OSP Pathways

1.16.21.2 Provide all telecommunications OSP cabling, underground conduits, pathways, and access holes between the new facility and applicable outbuildings and piers. OSP pathways and cabling shall conform to the requirements of the TIA-758 standard, the NFPA 70, and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

All OSP conduits shall have a minimum diameter of 4 inches. All conduits shall be encased in concrete with a minimum 2500 lb/in² compressive strength and steel reinforcement where vehicular traffic is above the pathway.

1.16.21.3 Hand holes shall be properly sized, installed with removable covers at grade level, and typed for drainage provision. All conduit building penetrations shall be fire-stopped in accordance with (IAW) the NFPA 70. All conduit runs, whether empty or utilized, shall have nylon pull tape installed. Pull tape shall have footage markings and a 200-pound minimum pull strength. Pull tape shall be secured at each end of the conduit.

1.16.21.4 Conduit run design shall factor in cable diameter, minimum cable bend radius, maximum cable pulling tension, and number of 90-degree bends.

Conduits used in an OSP duct bank system for telecommunications cabling shall

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The cabling run shall be no longer than 400 feet between pull points.

1.16.21.5 Provide additional pathway capacity for 100% cabling growth, either by installing additional conduit, or by doubling the number of actual cables being installed and sizing the conduit to meet the increase in total cable count (both actual and potential growth).

1.16.21.6 Provide two 4-inch conduits for telecommunications OSP cabling from the Station/ANT building Telecommunications Equipment Room, to each planned cutter shore tie location. One 4-inch conduit shall be used for copper cabling runs, the second 4-inch conduit shall be used for fiber and inner duct runs. At each planned shore tie location, terminate the conduits in a NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure, minimum size 20-inches wide by 20-inches high by 6-inches deep, mounted with the bottom a minimum of 24 inches above grade. Provide a galvanized steel mounting stanchion for the enclosure and coordinate its location with the existing structures in the moorings area.

1.16.21.7 Provide one 4-inch conduit for telecommunications OSP cabling from the Station/ANT building Telecommunications Equipment Room, to the Gate. This conduit shall be used for copper and fiber cabling runs. Provide one 1-inch inner duct within this conduit.

1.16.21.8 OSP Copper Cable

1.16.21.9 Provide lightning protection/Building Entrance Terminals (BETs) at both termination points for all new copper OSP cabling. Protector packs shall be loaded with 230V gas modules with 110 IN / 110 OUT style terminations. If non-plenum rated cabling is run for OSP, and the cabling exceeds 50 feet from the building penetration point to the termination point, then all inner-building OSP copper cabling shall be run in metallic conduit IAW the NFPA 70. Locate BETs on plywood backboard, and ground to nearest TMGB, TGB, or electrical ground IAW the NFPA 70. Leave a pull-string in place when finished.

1.16.21.10 Provide a 25-pair, PE89/CAT 5e copper cable from the Station/ANT building Telecommunications Equipment Room, to each planned shore tie location at boat or cutter moorings.

1.16.21.11 Provide a 25-pair, PE89/CAT 3 copper cable from the Station/ANT building Telecommunications Equipment Room, to the Gate.

1.16.21.12 OSP Fiber Optic Cable

1.16.21.12.1 All fiber optic cabling shall be indoor/outdoor, loose tube rated.

Pull fiber optic cabling within an inner duct and leave a pull string in place when finished. Each fiber run shall have a dedicated fiber distribution panel.

Label fiber terminations on front panel covers.

1.16.21.13 Building Backbone or Riser Pathways and Cabling

1.16.21.14 Backbone Pathways

1.16.21.14.1 Install all conduits in accordance with (IAW) the TIA-569 standard. All conduit runs, whether empty or utilized, shall have nylon pull tape installed. Pull tape shall have footage markings and a 200-pound minimum pull strength. Pull tape shall be secured at each end of the conduit.

1.16.21.14.2 Conduit run design shall factor in cable diameter, minimum cable bend radius, maximum cable pulling tension, and number of 90-degree

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1.16.21.14.3 Provide five (5) 2-inch conduits from the Station/ANT building 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room, to the 3rd Floor Telecommunications Room, and any additional floor Telecommunications Room, as applicable.

1.16.21.14.4 Provide five (5) 2-inch conduits from the Station/ANT building “Same Floor” Telecommunications Room, to the underside (under raised flooring) of the Communications Center.

1.16.21.15 Backbone Copper Cable

1.16.21.15.1 Provide 110-style termination blocks on plywood backboards for copper backbone cabling. Termination blocks shall be color coded IAW the TIA-606 standard, and provided with high profile, hinged doors to accommodate colored bridging clips.

1.16.21.15.2 Terminate copper backbone cabling to 110-style termination blocks. Each backbone copper run shall have a dedicated termination block field.

1.16.21.15.3 Provide 50-pair riser rated copper cable from the Station/ANT building 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room, to the 3rd Floor Telecommunications Room, and to the 1st Floor Telecommunications Room, as applicable.

1.16.22 Backbone Fiber Optic Cable

1.16.22.1 All fiber optic cabling shall be indoor/outdoor, loose tube rated. Pull fiber optic cabling within an inner ducting and leave a pull string in place when finished. Each fiber run shall have a dedicated fiber distribution panel. Label fiber terminations on front panel covers.

1.16.22.2 Provide a 12-strand, 9/125 micron OS2 single mode fiber optic cable from the Station/ANT building 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room, to the 3rd Floor Telecommunications Room. Terminations of both ends shall be with ceramic style connectors (termination type to be coordinated with end unit user). Terminations in the 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room shall be made to a rack-mounted fiber optic panel. Terminations in the 3rd Floor Telecommunications Room shall be made to a rack-mounted fiber optic panel.

1.16.22.3 Provide a 12-strand, 9/125 micron single-mode (OS2) fiber optic cable from the 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room, to the 1st Floor Telecommunications Room, as applicable. Terminations of both ends shall be with ceramic ST style connectors. Terminations in the 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room shall be made to a rack-mounted fiber optic panel. Terminations in the 1st Floor Telecommunications Room shall be made to a rack-mounted fiber optic panel, as applicable.

1.16.23 Horizontal Pathways and Cabling

1.16.23.1 Horizontal General Requirements

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1.16.23.2 All horizontal cabling shall be CAT 5e and shall conform to the TIA-568 standard.

1.16.23.2.1 All work area outlets shall be terminated to Pin/Pair Assignment T568A in accordance with (IAW) the TIA-568 standard, and shall be designated in construction specifications and on applicable shop prints.

1.16.23.2.2 CAT 5e connections in the Telecommunications Rooms shall be terminated to Pin/Pair Assignment T568A IAW the TIA-568 standard and in rack-mounted, CAT 5e patch panels using 110 style back planes. All patch panel ports shall be installed in a serial format at the patch panels to reflect the work area outlet numbering scheme.

1.16.23.2.3 Provide 2RU horizontal cable management panels at top, bottom, and between each 48 ports of the horizontal patch field.

1.16.23.2.4 Provide and terminate all CAT 5e cable IAW the TIA-568 standard.

Provide CAT 5e patch panels, horizontal cable management, equipment racks, and all other equipment and cabling required unless otherwise specified. Cross-connects will be provided by the contractor and installed by the Government.

1.16.23.2.5 All horizontal cabling penetrations shall be fire-stopped IAW the TIA- 569 standard.

1.16.23.2.6 All horizontal cabling and associated equipment and materials shall be built to conform to the requirements of the TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, and TIA-607 standards; and to the NFPA 70.

1.16.23.2.7 All horizontal CAT 5e cabling drops on the 2nd Floor shall be fed from the 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment Room. All horizontal CAT 5e cabling drops on the 3rd Floor shall be fed from the 3rd Floor Telecommunications Room. All horizontal CAT 5e cabling drops on the 1st Floor shall be fed from the 2nd Floor Telecommunications Equipment room if any horizontal cabling run will exceed 295ft, then it shall be fed from the 1st Floor Telecommunications Room, as applicable.

1.16.23.3 Horizontal Pathways

1.16.23.3.1 Conduits from communications rough in locations to space overheads, to under raised-floor spaces, to cable trays, and homeruns into Telecommunications Rooms shall be 1-inch minimum and shall be designated in construction specifications and on applicable shop prints.

1.16.23.3.2 Conduit run design shall factor in cable diameter, minimum cable bend radius, maximum cable pulling tension, and number of 90-degree bends. Conduits used in raceway system for horizontal telecommunications cabling shall have no more than two 90-degree bends (180 degrees total) and be no longer than 100 feet between pull points.

1.16.23.3.3 Provide cable tray systems for the majority of the CAT 5e cabling runs. In local or low density areas, runs can either utilize J-hooks or be run within conduit as home runs. Horizontal raceway home runs shall be in a minimum 1-inch conduit. Home runs shall not be daisy chained.

1.16.23.3.4 Provide a ladder style cable tray system in Telecommunications Rooms. Each ladder tray system shall surround the upper portion of the room, with a cross tray over the equipment racks. The ladder tray system

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1.16.23.3.5 Provide a basket style cable tray system in the overhead of primary passageways, installed to be continuous with cabling points of entry in the Telecommunications Rooms; and with the ladder tray systems within these spaces. The basket tray system shall be installed to ensure accessibility to installed cabling. Sizing of the cabling points of entry, and of the basket tray system shall provide for 100% expansion of the initial cable fill.

1.16.23.3.6 Ladder and basket tray sections shall be connected with electrically conductive clamps, or with 6-gauge stranded copper ground wire with green insulation (Wireless Solutions 67G or equivalent).

1.16.23.3.7 CAT 5e cabling pathways shall not be used to run cabling for the Public Address, Closed Circuit Television, Cable Television, Intrusion Detection, or Fire Alarm systems; or for any Radio Frequency cabling.

Exceptions are CAT 5e, CAT 6, and fiber optic cabling used for Building Automated Systems.

1.16.23.3.8 Conduit ends shall be fit with an insulated bushing to eliminate sharp edges that can damage cables during installation or service.

1.16.23.4 Telecommunications Work Area Outlet (WAO) Requirements

1.16.23.4.1 In general, each office work area shall have a minimum of one quad outlet (drop) with four (4) 8P8C (RJ-45) style jacks. Do not color-code, or designate work area jacks as to intended usage. The choice of data or voice to a work area outlet jack will be determined in Telecommunications Rooms by cross-connects. All horizontal cabling shall be CAT 5e and shall be terminated on the horizontal patch field panel(s), not on 66 or 110 style termination blocks. CAT 5e runs shall not exceed 295 feet where 295 feet represents the total length of cable including horizontal, vertical, and bend distances. WAOs shall be provided IAW the following guidelines:

1.16.23.4.2 In office spaces, reception areas, and training rooms equal to or less than 100 SF, a minimum of one quad outlet shall be installed.

1.16.23.4.3 In office spaces, reception areas, and training rooms greater than 100 SF and equal to or less than 200 SF, a minimum of two quad outlets shall be installed with each outlet installed on a separate wall.

1.16.23.4.4 In office spaces, reception areas, and training rooms greater than 200 SF, one quad outlet shall be placed every 10 feet along each wall.

1.16.23.4.5 In conference rooms, dining areas, lounges, and fitness centers, one quad outlet shall be placed every 10 feet along each wall. Install one Quad Jack in the floor under the Conference table.

1.16.23.4.6 Rooms designated for watch standard berthing shall have a minimum of one duplex outlet with four (4) 8P8C (RJ-45) style jacks for each planned occupant. Jacks shall be installed on opposing walls placed to maximize the covered perimeter of the room.

1.16.23.4.7 Rooms designated for unaccompanied personnel berthing shall have a minimum of one quad outlet with four (4) 8P8C (RJ-45) style jacks for each planned occupant

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1.16.23.4.8 Each shop area (excluding storage spaces) shall have a minimum of two quad outlets installed with each outlet installed on a separate wall.

1.16.23.4.9 Where work areas are not clearly defined, a minimum of one duplex outlet per 100 SF shall be provided. Outlet locations will be identified by the Government when the floor plan is developed during the design.

1.16.23.4.10 Emergency generator spaces, electrical spaces larger than 100 SF, break rooms, and locker room vestibules shall have a minimum of one RJ-45 modular wall phone jack with mounting studs for wall-mounted telephones. Work bays 1000 SF or larger with outside access from opposite ends shall have an RJ-45 modular wall phone jack with mounting studs for wall-mounted telephones installed at each end of the work bay, near the inside of each access doorway. These voice only single jack phone outlets are intended for direct mounting of wall mounted telephones on an outlet wall plate. Wall phone outlets shall be mounted 48 inches AFF, and have at least five inches of clearance on the top, bottom, and sides from any wall surface obstruction (to allow for installation of telephone handsets). Provide CAT 5e cabling, jacks, and outlet plates. The Government will provide and install the telephones.

1.16.23.4.11 Provide one quad outlet at every designated printer, fax, and copier/scanner location.

1.16.23.4.12 Deep style (2.75-inch depth) or plaster ring style junction boxes shall be used for outlet jack installations at all work area locations.

1.16.23.4.13 Telecommunications outlets shall be placed no closer than 12 and no further than 36 inches from electrical outlets.

1.16.23.4.14 Partitioned outlet boxes designated for electrical and telecommunications terminations within the same outlet box shall not be used, unless required by modular furniture manufacturer.

1.16.24 Telecommunications and Infrastructure Testing

1.16.24.1 Conduct test on all CAT 3, CAT 5e, and fiber optic cables in accordance with (IAW) TIA standards.

1.16.24.2 For copper cabling to shore ties, conduct wire map testing for continuity, shorts and pair count accuracy from shore tie connector pin to source or opposite end of copper cabling (i.e. testing shall include wiring to shore tie connectors).

1.16.24.3 Notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, at least 10 working days prior to testing. Coordinate testing with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to ensure that all testing is observed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and/or other designated Coast Guard personnel.

1.16.24.4 Test all telecommunications grounds IAW the TIA-607 standard.

1.16.24.5 CAT 5e testing shall be for Permanent Link and not for Channel.

1.16.24.6 Submit hard and soft copies (Microsoft Office 2007 compatible) of test results to the Coast Guard.

1.16.25 Public Address (PA) System

1.16.25.1 General Requirements

1.16.25.1.1 Design a 70-Volt PA system. Contractor shall install speaker cabling for the PA system in accordance with (IAW) the Coast Guard Public Address

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System Standards (Shore Units Only). For design purposes assume the use of a Bogen 70-Volt PA system with associated internal and external speakers. Cabling shall be run as homeruns for each speaker and service loops will be left at each end.

1.16.25.1.2 A detailed layout shall be coordinated with the Government and shown on shop prints.

1.16.25.1.3 All required hardware for the PA system such as, power supplies, cone style speakers, weather proof horn-style loudspeakers, and mounting brackets shall be provided and installed by the government.

1.16.25.1.4 Provide fire-stopping materials as required by the NFPA 70.

1.16.25.2 System Requirements

1.16.25.2.1 Amplifiers with 70 VDC speaker outputs required for audio paging.

1.16.25.2.2 Phone line input to allow for telephone access to paging circuit.

1.16.25.2.3 Tone Generator for SAR Alarm throughout the entire facility.

1.16.25.2.4 Interior speakers: Assume 70 VDC, 4-watt (minimum) with adjustable wattage feature to cover the installation area being serviced.

Ceiling speakers shall be provided for office and hallway areas. Speakers will be flush-mount ceiling style where drop ceilings are installed. Speakers be installed with a ceiling bridge.

1.16.25.2.5 Outside rated speakers: Assume 70 VDC, 15-watt with adjustable wattage feature on the exterior of the new facility for outdoor coverage of working areas. Provide a minimum of 3 locations for exterior PA horns on the exterior of the new facility.

1.16.25.2.6 PA speaker cabling shall be installed by using a minimum of ½ inch conduit, a J-hook system, or a combination of both methods. All cabling shall be run in conduit or pathways separate from telecommunications (CAT 5e) conduit or pathway systems.

1.16.25.2.7 Each speaker cable shall “home run” to the designated termination point (audio terminal board). Speakers shall not be daisy-chained.

1.16.25.2.8 PA speaker cabling shall be Belden P/N 2C18FS-CMR-GY-B-BED (non-plenum) or Belden P/N 2C18FS-CMP-NA-RFA-BED (plenum), or equivalent and IAW the Coast Guard Public Address System Standards (Shore Units Only).

1.16.25.3 System Testing

1.16.25.3.1 Test the public address system IAW construction specifications and drawings. Testing shall include demonstration of receiving intelligible messages at each speaker location, at proper volume levels, without cross talk or noise.

1.16.25.3.2 Ensure that Coast Guard technicians, designated by C4ITSC-FSD- FRS, observe all testing.

1.16.25.3.3 Submit hard and soft copies (Microsoft Office 2007 compatible) of test results to the Coast Guard.

1.16.26 Telecommunications Drawings

1.16.26.1 General

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1.16.26.2 Construction Design Documents shall be in sufficient detail to show compliance with the RFP contract requirements.

1.16.26.3 Telecommunications Construction Design Documents

1.16.26.4 Floor Plans: Provide floor plans, separate from electrical plans, showing locations of telecommunications work area outlets; space details including location of plywood backboard, grounding bars, conduit entries, and equipment rack locations; and cable tray systems both within the telecommunications room, and throughout the floor plan.

1.16.26.5 Riser Diagrams: Provide riser diagram(s) as required to show cabling distribution.

1.16.26.6 Elevation Diagrams: Provide elevation diagram(s) as required to show equipment rack locations for horizontal patch panels and locations for other required equipment within the telecommunications space(s).

1.16.26.7 Site Plans: Provide a Telecommunications Site Plan showing locations of exterior telecommunications equipment, conduit, and cable runs to the source of connection. Exterior electrical, telecommunications, and special systems may be shown on a common site plan.

1.16.26.8 Public Address System Plans: Provide a public address system block diagram showing system components and connectivity. Include floor plans showing speaker locations and style.

1.16.26.9 RF Communications Design

1.16.26.10 General Requirements

1.16.26.10.1 Provide roof mounting location for two (2) Shakespeare Model HS-2774 VHF antenna: Antenna weight is four pounds.

1.16.26.10.2 Pathways for RF cabling shall be designed and provided separate from other cabling pathways. Conduits and hand holes for RF cabling shall not be used for electrical or OSP cabling. Conduits for RF cabling may be trenched in with other system conduit along common paths.

1.16.26.10.3 Cables used for powering or controlling non-Coast Guard, mounted equipment or antennas shall use separate conduit and pathways from those to be used for Coast Guard RF missions.

1.16.26.10.4 RF cabling conduit runs shall have no more than two 90-degree bends. If design requires more than two 90-degree bends, then adequately sized pull boxes shall be provided.

1.16.27 Radio Frequency (RF) Cabling Pathways and Enclosures

1.16.27.1 General Requirements

1.16.27.1.1 Provide a Radio Frequency (RF) communications antenna and cabling installation for the new Station Tybee Island Communications Center local VHF-FM radio. Coordinate final mounting locations within the Communications Center during installation.

1.16.27.1.2 Pathways for RF cabling shall be designed and provided separate from other cabling pathways. Conduits and hand holes for RF cabling shall not be used for electrical or OSP cabling. Conduits for RF cabling may be trenched in with other system conduit along common paths.

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1.16.27.1.3 RF cabling conduit runs shall have no more than two 90-degree bends. If design requires more than two 90-degree bends, then adequately sized pull boxes shall be provided.

1.16.27.2 Radio Frequency (RF) Cabling Pathways and Enclosures:

1.16.27.2.1 Provide a NEMA Type 4X stainless steel enclosure on the roof of the Station Tybee Island building nearest to the north-northeast side of the building. The bottom of the enclosure shall be a minimum of three feet above roof. Dimensions of the enclosure shall be a minimum 30 inches wide by 42 inches high by ten inches deep. Enclosure shall be used exclusively for lightning protection of RF cabling originating from the Communications Center.

1.16.27.2.2 Provide and mount a TGB in the NEMA 4X enclosure and ground to the nearest electrical ground IAW TIA-607.

1.16.27.2.3 Provide one 4-inch steel conduits from the underside (under raised flooring) of the Communications Center, to the NEMA enclosure provided.

1.16.27.2.4 Provide one 4-inch steel conduits from the NEMA enclosure provided, to within one foot of the designated antenna mount location on the roof. Antenna mounting location shall be within 6 feet of the NEMA enclosure provided.

1.16.27.3 Provide two (2) 7/8” Fire Retardant Heliax 50-ohm cables from the Communications Center to the NEMA enclosure provided. Terminate cables in the Communications Center with female PL-259 connectors. Terminate cables in the NEMA enclosure with female PL-259 connectors.

1.16.27.4 Provide and install cabling from the antenna(s) to the NEMA enclosure.

Terminate cable with male PL-259 connectors in the NEMA enclosure.

Terminate cable at the antenna with the antenna manufacturers required connector.

1.16.27.5 Provide and install weather proofing material at all conduit, NEMA enclosure, and connection points where water intrusion may be possible.

1.16.27.6 Provide and install lightning protection for RF cabling using shield-to-ground and Polyphaser surge suppressor or equivalent. Grounding and bonding shall be made in the Communications Center and inside the NEMA enclosure.

1.16.27.7 Ground all RF cabling lightning protection to the nearest TMGB or TGB as applicable.

1.16.27.8 Roof Antenna Load Requirements

1.16.27.8.1 Provide and install two (02) Shakespeare Model HS-2774 VHF antennas or equivalent with a center frequency of 156.8MHz: Antenna weight is four pounds. Associated mounting hardware is an additional ten pounds. The location of these antennas is not yet planned but will require an 18 to 24-inch stand-off.

1.16.28 Telecommunications Shore Tie Requirements

1.16.28.1 Provide a 4-inch conduit for telecommunications OSP cabling from the Station building Telecommunications Equipment Room, to each planned cutter shore tie location.

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1.16.28.2 At the planned shore tie location, the contractor shall provide and install a NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure, minimum size 20-inches wide by 24-inches high by 10-inches deep with mounted back plane, mounted with the bottom a minimum of 24 inches above the pier surface, whichever is higher. Terminate the newly installed 4-inch conduit in the NEMA enclosure. The enclosure shall only house telecommunications copper terminations to include necessary grounding. Use Hoffman A24H2010SS6LP Electrical enclosure or equivalent.

1.16.28.3 Provide and mount a TGB in the NEMA 4X enclosure and ground to the nearest electrical ground IAW TIA-607.

1.16.28.4 Provide and install one 25-pair CAT5e 24AWG Shielded F/UTP Gel Filled copper cable from the shore-side termination point to each of the pier telecommunications shore tie locations. Terminate copper cabling to 110-style lightning protection blocks within the NEMA 4X enclosure. From termination blocks, terminate with wiring of same gauge as cabling, to two (2) Russellstoll SKWR12XG connectors, IAW referenced drawings.

1.16.28.5 Provide and install two (2) 45 degree single gang box style adapters.

One adapter shall be mounted to each side of the new NEMA 4X enclosure and replace the existing adapters on the existing shore ties. Use Thomas and Betts 3678A or equivalent.

1.16.28.6 Provide and install two (2) receptacles to the 45 degree adapters that are capable of providing an exact match to the plug (RussellStoll SKWP12XG) installed on the shore tie cable. One receptacle to each adapter. Use Thomas and Betts SKWR12XG IAW or equivalent. Terminate the receptacle to the newly installed BETs using the pin-out diagram in the U.S. Coast Guard C4IT Shore Tie Cable Standards (CSTO Rev 1.4).

1.16.28.7 Provide lightning protection/Building Entrance Terminals (BETs) at both termination points for all new copper OSP cabling. Protector packs shall be loaded with 230V gas modules with 110 IN / 110 OUT style terminations. If non-plenum rated cabling is run for OSP, and the cabling exceeds 50 feet from the building penetration point to the termination point, then all inner-building OSP copper cabling shall be run in metallic conduit IAW the NFPA 70. Locate BETs on plywood backboard or NEMA 4X enclosure back plane, and ground to nearest TMGB, TGB, or electrical ground IAW the NFPA 70.

1.16.28.8 Ground all copper shielding to the nearest TMGB or TGB as applicable.

1.16.28.9 For copper cabling to shore ties, conduct wire map testing for continuity, shorts and pair count accuracy from shore tie connector pin to source or opposite end of copper cabling (i.e. testing shall include wiring to shore tie connectors).

1.16.28.10 Unless otherwise noted, all outside plant conduit shall have a minimum diameter of four (4) inches. All conduits shall be encased in concrete with a minimum 2500 lb/in2 compressive strength where vehicular traffic is above the pathway.

1.16.29 Temporary Facility Telecommunications Requirements

1.16.29.1 References, Codes and Standards (the latest editions, at the time of bid proposal, shall be used).

1.16.29.1.1 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-568) Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

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1.16.29.1.2 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-569) Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

1.16.29.1.3 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-606) Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure.

1.16.29.1.4 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-607) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises Standard

1.16.29.1.5 Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-758) Customer- Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

1.16.29.1.6 Coast Guard COMDINST M5530.1C Physical Security and Force Protection Program

1.16.29.1.7 Coast Guard Public Address System Standards (Shore Units Only)

1.16.30 Contract Requirements.

1.16.30.1 Contractor/subcontractor designing the campus, backbone, and horizontal telecommunications cabling infrastructure shall be a certified BICSI RCDD or hold an industry equivalent certification.

1.16.30.2 Contractor/subcontractor performing campus, backbone, and horizontal telecommunications cabling installations shall be a certified BICSI ITS Installer 2 (Copper or Optical Fiber, as appropriate) or hold an industry equivalent certification or higher.

1.16.30.3 Contractor/subcontractor performing campus, backbone, and horizontal telecommunications cabling testing shall be a certified BICSI ITS Technician or hold an industry equivalent certification or higher.

1.16.31 Existing Conditions.

1.16.31.1 Station Tybee Island currently consists of two (2) main buildings and three (3) temporary trailers that are used for watchstander berthing, Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH), and…