Exhibit III - K USDA FS ASR CIO Requirements 27000 021524.docx

EXHIBIT K

Telecommunications Infrastructure-Agency Specific Requirements

EXHIBIT K

Telecommunications Infrastructure Division 27 Agency Specific Requirements

2/15/2024

USDA, Forest Service, Chief Information Office Facility Move Support Team (FMST)

Contents

DIVISION 27 00 00 COMMUNICATIONS

SUMMARY

The purpose of this document is to enable consistency in planning, designing and installation of structured cabling systems for our facilities. This document will provide the normative references to the standards and best practices systems, products, installation practices and warranty support required of all Technology Structured Cabling Systems. For further clarification, contact the assigned USDA, Forest Service, CIO, FMST Project Manager.

General Requirments

US Department of Agriculture provides the baseline for Telecommunications requirements in US Department of Agriculture, Departmental Regulations DR 3300-001K and all associated DR requirements.

It shall be understood that the Agency Specific Requirements or Performance Work Statement documents (ASR/PWS) along with any specifications and drawings are complementary and are to be taken together for a complete interpretation of telecommunications infrastructure work required. Where there are conflicts between the ASR/PWS drawings and specifications, items of higher standard shall govern.

Bidder can request additional clarification which will be extensive versions of CSI Division 27 000.

Bidder shall provide complete and operable system in compliance with the ASR/PWS providing:

Project drawings in electronic format- (PDF, Visio, Auto-Cad) Manufacturer cut sheets.

Material specifications requested.

Referenced standards.

Applicable building codes, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

All materials and installation shall comply with the applicable sections of all local building codes, fire safety codes, amendments, and ordinances for installation of telecommunications cabling.

All materials and installation practices shall comply with the most current version of the applicable sections of the following telecommunications industry standards and manuals as appropriate.

Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA) applicable standards:

ANSI/TIA-568.0-E Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises ANSI/TIA-568.1-E Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards ANSI/TIA-568.3-D Optical Fiber Cabling and Components Standard ANSI/TIA-568.4-D Coaxial Components ANSI/TIA-569-E, Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

ANSI/TIA-526-7-A, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber Cable Plant ANSI/TIA-526-14-C, Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant ANSI/TIA-606-C, Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure.

ANSI/TIA-607-D, Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises ANSI/TIA-758-B, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard ANSI/TIA TSB-162-A Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points ANSI/TIA-862-B, Structured Cabling Infrastructure Standard For Intelligent Building Systems ANSI/TIA-942-B, Data Center Cabling ANSI/TIA-1005-A, Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Industrial Premises ANSI/TIA-1152-A, Requirements for Field Test Instruments and Measurements for Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling ANSI/TIA-5017, Telecommunications Physical Network Security Standard ANSI/TIA-5018, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) TIA TSB-184-A Power Delivery (4-pair) Applicable Building Industry Consulting Service International (BISCI) standards:

Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 14th Edition Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), 7th Edition ANSI/BICSI 002-2019- Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices ANSI/BICSI 006-2020, Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Design and Implementation ANSI/BICSI 007-2017- Information Communication Technology Design and Implementation Practices for Intelligent Buildings and Premises ANSI/BICSI 008-2018 - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices ANSI/BICSI N1-2019: Installation Practices for Telecommunications and ICT Cabling and Related Cabling Infrastructure ANSI/BICSI N2-17: Installation of Telecommunications and ICT Cabling to Support Remote Power Applications ANSI/BICSI 007-2017- Information Communication Technology Design and Implementation Practices for Intelligent Buildings and Premises ANSI/BICSI N3-20: Planning and Installation Methods for the Bonding and Grounding of Telecommunications and ICT Systems and Infrastructure BICSI G1-17, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: General Practices

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall be a company specializing in the installation of Telecommunications Structured Cabling Systems with the following qualifications:

Demonstrated minimum of 5 years’ experience installing structured cabling and related pathways and spaces, grounding and bonding and firestopping systems for telecommunications material to the scope contained in the PWS.

Contractor selected must be an authorized installer of the approved end-to-end solution at the time of the proposal. Proof of manufacturer authorization must be provided at the time of the proposal.

Contractor shall provide personnel trained and certified as follows:

Single mode and multimode fiber optic cabling, splicing, termination, and testing techniques in compliance with BICSI and manufacturer best practices and TIA standards. Personnel must have experience using a light meter and OTDR.

UTP, FTP, STP category-rated copper cable installation and termination including the use of a Level 3 tester.

OSHA Confined Spaces certification (29 CFR 1910.146) as required.

OSHA Aerial & Scissor Lift Certification (29 CFR 1926/1910) as required.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Approval submittals: Prior to ordering materials, beginning work, and pre-installation meeting, submit documentation required by the ASR/PWS, the Forest Service or Forest Service Representative. Submittal requirements may include the following:

Technical scope narrative Single-line block diagrams Material colors Drawings TR plans and elevations Administrative numbering Data sheets Contractor Qualification Evidence Shop drawings

WARRANTY

A Limited Lifetime Product and Performance Warranty or minimum 20-Year Product and Performance Warranty shall be obtained by the Contractor on behalf of the Forest Service covering all applicable structured cabling components in the installed system. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all forms/documents necessary to obtain the system warranty. Evidence of such warranty will be provided by Contractor as part of their contractual obligation.

PRODUCTS

GENERAL

Systems and equipment shall be listed and labeled by NRTL for compliance with referenced standards. SCS items shall be listed by NRTL under appropriate categories as telecommunications system manufacturers’ products and shall bear appropriate labels.

Structured Cabling System (SCS)

APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

Category-rated copper:

Berk-Tek/Leviton CommScope General Cable Company Leviton Network Solutions Ortronics Approved Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturers:

Corning

AFL

CommScope Panduit/General Cable Ortronics/Legrand CATEGORY 6/6A Operating requirments:

All twisted-pair riser, horizontal and patch cables shall comply with the following POE standards:

IEEE 802.3at (Type 1) Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications up to 15.4 watts IEEE 802.3at (Type 2) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 30 watts, IEEE 802.3bt (Type 3) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 60 watts IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4) Power over Ethernet (PoE+) applications up to 90 watts Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet (UPOE+) applications up to 90 watts.

Power over HDBaseTTM (POH) applications up to 95 watts

CATEGORY RATED COPPER CABLE

Category 6A OSP: Cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A; ETL Verified; ANSI/ICEA S-56-434 Outdoor Use, ANSI/ICEA 5-107-704-2012, PAR 8.2.1 – Water Penetration.

Category 6A: Cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A; CSA C22.2 N 214-02; UL 444.0.

Category 6 OSP: Cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A; ETL Verified; ANSI/ICEA S-56-434 Outdoor Use, ANSI/ICEA 5-107-704-2012, PAR 8.2.1 – Water Penetration.

Category 6: Cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6; UL 444.0; ISO/IEC 11801

COPPER CONNECTIVITY

Category 6/6A UTP Modular Connectors (RJ45 JACKS) shall meet IEC 60603-7 (includes IEC 60512-5-2) and IEC 60512-99-001 (includes IEC 60512-9-3) test standards.

COPPER PATCH CORDS

Product shall meet ANSI/TIA-1096-A and UL3992 requirements to include 50 micro inches of gold plating.

Cat 6A patch cords shall meet ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and UL 3992 standards.

Cat 6 patch cords shall meet ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 standard.

FIBER OPTIC CABLE

Cable shall comply with EN 50173; ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/ICEA S-104-696; ANSI/IDEA S-83-596; ANSI/TIA-568.3-D; NFPA 130; Telcordia GR-409 and ITU G.657.A1 for Single-Mode (bend insensitive).

OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTORS

Laser Optimized Multimode Pre-Polished Fiber Connector OM4 The mechanical fiber optic connector shall meet or exceed the requirements described in ANSI/TIA-568.3-D and ANSI/TIA-604 standards.

Single-mode Pre-Polished Fiber Connector OS2 UPC The mechanical fiber optic connector shall meet or exceed the requirements described in ANSI/TIA -568.3-D and ANSI/TIA-604 standards.

Single-mode Pre-Polished Fiber Connector OS2 APC (Do not use unless specifically requested) The mechanical fiber optic connector shall meet or exceed the requirements described in ANSI/TIA -568.3-D and ANSI/TIA-604 standards.

FIBER OPTIC PATCH CORDS AND PIGTAILS

Fiber Optic Patch Cords Fiber patch cords shall meet or exceed the requirements of the following standards:

ANSI/TIA-568.3-D

ANSI/TIA-455-171-B FOTP-171

IEC 61300-3-34

IEC 61300-3-6

ANSI/TIA-598-D

ISO/IEC 11801-1, -2, -3, -5

TIA/EIA-604-10 (LC: FOCIS 10)

TIA/EIA-604-2, (ST: FOCIS 2)

IEC61755-3-1 (PC ferrules)

TIA/EIA 492AAAD

ITU G651.1

PATHWAYS AND SPACES

TIE WRAPS

Velcro Type Tie Wraps Tie wraps shall be 0.5” wide minimum, Velcro-type cable hook and loop cable management closures, continuous rolls to allow field cut to length.

Solid “nylon tie raps” are not allowed for any cable management applications.

TELECOM BACKBOARDS

Fire Retardant Wall-Mounted Backboards.

Fire retardant plywood backboards shall be A/C grade plywood, void free, ¾-inch thick x 4’ x 8’ with a minimum of two coats of white fire-retardant paint with fire retardant stamp visible and unpainted for each section.

FRAMES, RACKS, CABINETS AND CABLE MANAGERS

Adjustable 2-Post Universal Racks (typical) Patch panel racks shall be by 84-inch (45U), freestanding, two post, open rack.

19-inch, 2-post universal racks with punched mounting channels/rails in .98” increments, 15-inches depth (physical does not include equipment depth). Load rating 1,500-lbs minimum.

Modular Freestanding Cabinets (only when allowed, no communications room):

Cabinet shall be 84-high (42U), 40-inch deep, nominal, designed for 19-inch equipment.

Load rating 1,500-lbs minimum.

Modular Wall Cabinets (only when allowed, not in TR):

Wall mounting cabinet shall hinge to swing out allowing access to the backside of equipment.

Lockable with all cabinets keyed alike.

BONDING AND GROUNDING

Primary Bonding Busbar (PBB) Predrilled copper buss bar with holes for use with correctly matched listed lugs and hardware.

Have minimum dimensions of 0.25” thick by 4” wide by 12” long, 2-inch (50mm) stand-off distance. Increase length as necessary to provide all connections plus 25% spare capacity.

Secondary Bonding Busbar (SBB) Predrilled copper buss bar with holes for use with correctly matched listed lugs and hardware.

Have minimum dimensions of 0.25” thick by 2” wide by 12” long, 2-inch (50mm) stand-off distance. Increase width or length as necessary to provide all connections plus 25% spare capacity.

Rack Bonding Conductor (RBC) RBC shall be copper and may be insulated.

Be sized as a No. 6 AWG Rack Bonding Busbar (RBB) RGB shall have tapped lug mounting holes on 1” centers and two pairs of 5/16” diameter holes spaced 3/4” apart for attaching ground jumpers.

FIRESTOP SYSTEM FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Selected systems shall meet the hourly time delay ratings recommended for each fire-rated floor, wall, or other partition of building construction; and be appropriate for each type of telecommunications penetrations per NEC and the additional requirements in ANSI-J-STD-607.

Use only products that have been tested for specific fire resistance rated construction conditions or acoustical and smoke related requirements conforming to construction assembly type, penetrating item type, annular space requirements, and rating involved for each separate instance.

EXECUTION

GENERAL

Provide a complete and functional data cabling and device system as described in the ASR/PWS, any Agency provided drawings or notated specifications. Furnish and install all cables, materials, racks and panels, terminations, wiring devices and Telecommunications Outlets, wire management, labeling, and any other accessories or consumables needed for a complete and fully functional telecommunications infrastructure.

Cables, cable supports, and non-ferrous conduits shall be routed such that the minimum separation distances from EMI/RFI and electrical power sources, as detailed in, are maintained and in accordance with most current ANSI/TIA-568 Series, BICSI TDMM, manufacturer's recommendations, and best industry practices.

ENTRANCE FACILITY

Approved media Optical fiber cabling (Minimum of 6 strands OS1/2 or OM4).

Balanced twisted-pair cabling.

Coaxial cabling.

Note: The use of building-to-building fiber optic media has no grounding (earthing) requirement for all-dielectric cable.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TR)

These rooms may also be referred to as Communications Equipment Rooms (ER) and depending on building requirements may under special circumstances be a closet (treated like a room) with single or multiple 2-post 19” equipment racks, or a wall mounted rack enclosure. Special circumstances shall be noted in the PWS or contract documents.

Minimum Equipment Room (ER) Sizing- Building owner needs to provide adequate room size for:

2- 19 inch Equipment racks with Wire management and 36 inch clearence around the equipment (front, side, rear) (minimum 10 x 15 feet) Adequate cable pathways to ER (Minimum 2)- 4 Inch conduits to exterior or IT vendor entrance facilities.

Adequate HVAC for equipment (seperate unit for space) sized for equipment load (minimum .5 Ton cooling capacity) Room must be secured with (minimum) cyper lock or card access.

Provide drawings showing size, and layout of ER provided by Low Voltage designer (BISCI) Anti-static linoleum flooring is required. Other recommended type of flooring can be used pending pre-approval of the Government.

Power for this room may be a dedicated panel within the room if adequate workspace is provided.

Provide Grounding and Bonding for as required by this by ANSI/TIA-607-D.

A Primary Bonding Busbar (PBB) or Secondary Bonding Busbar (SBB) shall be installed in all rooms. Grounding of standalone and wall mounted cabinets shall meet requirements of Rack Bonding Busbar (RBB).

PATHWAYS (CABLE SUPPORTS, CONDUITS, SLEEVES, RACEWAYS)

The type and location of pathways shall be determined during the building design and expected pathway should typically follow all main corridors, implied corridors in open office areas, and/or partitioned corridors.

All metal pathways/raceways shall be bonded and grounded according to ANSI/TIA 607-D.

Pathways shall be sized per the most stringent requirement per NEC, ANSIEIA/TIA 568B and 569, or NEMA VE-2 Standards or per this specification.

CABLE SUPPORTS

J-Hooks and D-Rings Cable saddles and J-hooks shall be used in horizontal runs where cable tray or wire basket is not available (10 or fewer cables). These must be supported on their own ceiling wires, threaded rod, or affixed to building structure by use of beam clamps (on metal beams) or wood screws (on wood beams). Affixing communication cable supports to existing ceiling support wires is not allowed.

TIE WRAPS

Hook and loop type closures shall be provided for all cables in equipment racks, ladder trays, wire baskets to keep things looking professional and to keep cables controlled.

Solid “nylon tie raps” are not allowed for any cable management applications.

CONDUIT AND SLEEVE INSTALLATION

Installation shall comply with conduit and sleeve installation requirements of NEC, and UL standards. If provided in the contract documents, comply with Section 260533 – “Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems” as modified herein.

Conduits shall be installed for all backbone cables not installed in an approved pathway, and, for all underground cabling.

BACKBOARD (All TR’s) Install Class A/Class 1 fire retardant plywood (ASTM E-84). Fire-treated stamp must be visible. If backboard is painted, then the Fire-treated stamp should not be covered by paint.

OR

Paint surface of backboard with a minimum of 2 coats of fire-resistant paint prior to installation of any equipment on the backboard.

EQUIPMENT RACK INSTALLATION

Install equipment racks in the ER or TR as follows:

Supply a minimum of two racks to hold all equipment, or, as directed in PWS or contract documents:

BONDING AND GROUNDING

The telecommunication system must have telecommunications bonding system. Contractor shall install the bonding system in accordance with ANSI/TIA-607-D and the latest edition of the NEC and contract document requirements.

CABLING, COPPER AND FIBER, GENERAL INSTALLATION

Cable shall be installed in accordance with most current ANSI/TIA-568 Series, BICSI TDMM, manufacturer's recommendations, and best industry practices.

Backbone cabling shall be installed between communications rooms with at least a 12-strand fiber installed with armoring, innerduct in conduit, or innerduct laid in a pathway as a minimum.

0. HORIZONTAL CABLES

Horizontal cabling shall be installed between Telecommunications Rooms (TR) and Telecommunications Outlets (TO). Horizontal cabling shall be Category 6, unless otherwise noted in PWS or contract documents.

Wi-Fi connections and CATV systems shall be Category 6A copper cable shall be installed in accordance with most current ANSI/TIA-568 Series, BICSI TDMM, manufacturer's recommendations, and best industry practices.

BACKBONE CABLES

Backbone cables shall be installed separately (bundled) from horizontal distribution cables.

Where cables are housed in conduits, the backbone and horizontal cables shall be installed in separate conduits.

Backbone cables spanning more than two floors shall be securely attached at the top of the cable run with a wire mesh grip and be supported by messenger strand, cable ladder, or other method to provide proper support for the weight of the cable on alternating floors or as required by local codes.

TERMINATIONS (COPPER AND FIBER) GENERAL

Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with current ANSI/TIA-568 Series, BICSI TDMM, manufacturer's recommendations, and best industry practices.

VOICE AND DATA MODULAR JACKS AND PLUGS

Use TIA designation T568-B to terminate wiring at patch panels and TOs.

OPTICAL FIBER TERMINATIONS

Fiber connectors shall be LC style. Verify with the Forest Service or Forest Service Representative on network equipment to be installed into facility for appropriate connector type, type SC is needed for some old equipment.

TO INSTALLATION:

When not indicated in the PWS or contract documents, TO’s shall be provided in the density required by the PWS or the Forest Service.

Each TO shall have a minimum of two Category 6 (horizontal) cables with termination on specified modular jacks. Exceptions may be noted in the PWS or contract documents that require more or fewer.

The TO shall be located within twelve inches of an electrical receptacle unless shown or directed otherwise.

FIRESTOPPING

The methods, materials, and considerations for reestablishing the integrity of fire-rated architectural structures and assemblies, required by building codes must be observed when these barriers are penetrated by cables, pathways, or other penetrating elements.

All fire stops shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to maintain the specific rating assigned.

TESTING

Twisted Pair Testing Test 100 percent of all cable runs for defects in installation and verify cabling system performance under installed conditions in accordance with most current ANSI/TIA-568 Series, BICSI TDMM, manufacturer's recommendations, and best industry practices.

Defects in cabling system installation, including but not limited to cables, connectors, patch panels, and connector blocks shall be repaired or replaced to ensure 100 percent useable conductors in all cables installed.

NOTE: Permanent Link Test results are the expected norm.

Optical Fiber Testing and Quality Assurance Testing procedures shall be in accordance with the following:

ANSI/TIA-568-3-D.

ANSI/TIA-526-7, Method B.

Encircled Flux testing per the TSB-4979 and TIA-526-14-C standard.

AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Forest Service, Construction, Contracting Officer Representative or CIO Representative will review all record drawings and documentation for accuracy and completeness and may reject substandard or incomplete documentation. This includes all related submittals for approval.

As-built Drawings must be submitted to the Forest Service or Forest Service Representative for approval at least 2 weeks prior to the final inspection.

KEY CONTACTS

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