Attachment 6 - Equipment and Installation Performance Specification.pdf

EIPS-07-38EIG-001

01 January 2020

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EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION PERFORMANCE

SPECIFICATION

FOR

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

OF THE

BASE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH PAGE

1.0 PURPOSE 2

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2

3.0 REQUIREMENTS 7

4.0 GLOSSARY 35

5.0 ACRONYMS 37

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1.0 PURPOSE. This Equipment and Installation Performance Specification (EIPS) identifies procedures to support operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Base Telecommunications System (BTS).

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

2.1 Government Documents

Military Standard (MIL-STD)-188-124 B1 Feb 1992

Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding for Common/Long Haul/Tactical Systems Including Ground Based Communications- Electronics Facilities and Equipment

(Copies of MIL-STD may be obtained from the Document Automation & Production Service, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19111, Ph. 1-877-327-7226; or from http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ )

2.2 Federal Specifications and Standards. The following safety references (Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)) are not intended to exclude any other references, but are intended to identify those safety references, which are most common to the efforts required by the PWS. The Contractor is required to abide by any and all applicable Federal, State, and local codes and safety requirements.

CFR Title 47 Part 68 Telecommunications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network

7 CFR 1755.370 Rural Utility Service (RUS) Specification for Seven Wire Galvanized Steel Strand

EPA CFR 40 Parts 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265 Hazardous Waste Management System (Copies of the above documents may be obtained from the GPO Regional Printing Procurement Office, 928 Jaymore Rd, Suite A-190, Southampton, PA 18966-3820, Phone (215) 364-6465; FAX (215) 364-6479 or http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/retrieve.html.)

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.268 Telecommunications OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.1101 Asbestos OSHA CFR 29 Part 1926.650, 651, and 652 Excavation OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operation & Emergency Response OSHA CFR 29 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces OSHA CFR 29 The Control of Hazardous Energy Part 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.1200 Hazard Communications (Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) documents may be obtained at www.osha.gov .)

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2.3 National Standards.

NFPA 70-05 National Electrical Code (NEC) (Copies of the above document may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322, Phone 1-800-344-3555, Fax 1-800-593-6372.)

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)/Electronic Industry Alliance(EIA)-232- E Jan 91

Interface between Data Terminating Equipment and Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange

(Copies of the above document may be obtained from the Global Engineering Document, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone 1-800-854-7179 or at http://global.ihs.com/index.cfm.)

ANSI-ICEA-83-596 2001 Fiber Optic Premises Distribution Cable (Copies of the ICEA standard may be obtained Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood CO 80112; Tel: (800) 854-7179; FAX: (303) 397-2740; or Email:

global@ihs.com Website: http://global.ihs.com

ANSI C2-1997 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) ANSI/TIA/EIA -470-B Nov 1997 Telephone Instruments with Loop Signaling ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1/B.2 May 2001 Commercial Building Telecommunications

Cabling Standard—Part 1: General Requirements& Part 2: Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 Apr 2000 Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A Feb 1998 Commercial Building Standard for Pathway and Spaces (Copies of the above ANSI/TIA/EIA documents may be obtained from the American National Standards Institute, 25 W 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York City, NY 10036, Phone (212) 642- 4900, Fax (212) 398-0023.)

National Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (NEMA) TC-2 2003

Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit

(Copies of the NEMA documents may be obtained from National Electrical Manufacturers' Association, 1300 N. 17th Street, Ste 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209, Phone (703) 841-3200, Fax

(703) 841-3300 or at www.nema.org

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2.4 Other Government Documents

REA TE&CM Section 451.2 Apr

Shield Continuity

REA TE & CM Section 823 Aug

Electrical Protection by Use of Gas Tube Arresters

REA TE & CM, Sect 825 Issue No. 3, Sep 1973

Situations Requiring Special Protection

REA Specification PE-33 Mar 1985 Shield Bonding Connectors REA Specification PE-52 Bulletin 345-54 Aug 1972

Telephone Cable Splicing Connectors

REA Specification PE-74 Bulletin 345-72 Oct 1985

REA Specification for Filled Splice Closures

REA Specification PE-80 Bulletin 345-83 Jul 1979/Pen & Ink Revision Oct 1982

REA Specification for Gas Tube Surge Arresters

RUS 1751F-630 Jan 1996 Design of Aerial Plant RUS 1751F-635 Jun 1996 Aerial Plant Construction RUS 1751F-640 Mar 1995 Design of Buried Plant-Physical Considerations RUS 1751F-641 Jun 1995 Construction of Buried Plant RUS 1751F-642 Jun 1995 Construction Route Planning of Buried Plant RUS 1751F-643 Aug 2002 Underground Plant Design RUS 1751F-644 Aug 2002 Aerial Plant Guying and Anchoring RUS 1751F-650 Jul 1996 Underground Plant Construction RUS 1751F-805 Undated Electrical Protection at Customer Locations RUS 1751F-815 Undated Electrical Protection of Outside Plant RUS 1753F-150 Sep 2001 Specifications and Drawings for Construction of Direct Buried

Plant RUS 1753F-151 Sep 2001 Specifications and Drawings for Construction of Underground

Plant RUS 1753F-152 Sep 2001 Specifications and Drawings for Construction of Aerial Plant RUS 1753F-153 Sep 2001 Specifications and Drawings for Service Installation at

Customer Access Locations RUS 1753F-205 (PE-39) Jun 1993 REA Specification for Filled Telephone Cable RUS 1753F-207 (PE-87) Jul 1994 REA Specification for Terminating Cables RUS 1753F-208 (PE-89) Jun 1993 REA Specification for Filled Telephone Cables With

Expanded Insulation RUS 1753F-302 (PE-91) Nov 1994

RUS Specification for Outside Plant Housings and Serving Area Interface Systems

RUS 1753F-401 (PC-2) Feb 1995 RUS Standard for Splicing Copper and Fiber Optic Cables RUS 1753F-601 (PE-90) Aug 1994 REA Specification for Filled Fiber Optic Cables REA Standard (PC-5A) Specifications and Drawings for Service RUS 1753F-153 Sep 2001 Installation at Customer Access Locations (Copies of the REA and RUS documents may be obtained from the Telephone Operations and Standard Division, Rural Electrification Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington D.C., 20250, Phone (202) 720-8674.)

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2.5 Other Documents

Bell Communications May 1994 Intra-Building Fiber Optic Cable Research Technical Reference GR409

(Copies of Bell Communications Research Technical Reference may be obtained from Bell Communications Research Documentation Coordinates, 8 Corporate Place, Room 3A184, Piscataway NJ 08854, Phone 1-800-521-2673, Fax (908) 336-2559.)

3.0 REQUIREMENTS. All electronic and information technology (EIT) procured through this EIPS and any resulting contract must meet the applicable accessibility standards IAW Section 508, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists. 36 CFR 1194, Title 36: Parks, Forests, and Public Property, PART 1194—Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards, Subpart B—Technical Standards, section 1194.23, Telecommunications Products implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The contractor shall ensure applicable Product Identification Items (PIDs) proposed and provided to the Government under this contract are compliant with the accessibility standards. Section 508 is viewable at http://www.section508.gov/.

3.1 Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). Installation of CPE shall be in accordance with (IAW) the commercial installation instructions or technical instructions furnished or provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the equipment. When installation site conditions are unique, the installer shall coordinate with the user to determine the configuration for installation. Telephone instruments and key systems installed in secure areas shall incorporate a line-hold feature which when operated, shall both physically and electrically break the tip and ring from the instrument. No components with microphone characteristics shall be active or have power applied when an instrument is in the on-hook condition. Memory circuits associated with the equipment shall not have power applied and thus shall not function when Automatic Disconnect Devices (ADD) are interfaced to the equipment and in a disconnect mode.

Instruments and equipment provided shall be government approved.

3.1.1 Telephone Instruments. All telephone instruments provided for this BTS shall be registered IAW FCC Rules and Regulations, 47 CFR Part 68. Telephone instruments for use in secure areas must be government approved. Approval of other devices shall be obtained from the Defense Intelligence Agency, Attn: OS-2, Washington, DC 20331-6111; or the Telephone Security Panel of the National Foreign Security Committee recognized by HQ AFOSI/IVS. The base TEMPEST officer will provide information concerning other devices that have been approved. Instruments shall be fully operational and compatible with the switching equipment to which they are connected. Telephone instruments purchased, if not new, shall represent the best possible appearance on the user’s desk (i.e., no scratched, dirty, torn or ripped labels). All telephone instruments shall include the batteries and power supply modules required to support the unit. The color of the handset, handset cord, and base unit, including the dial blank or keypad, shall be standard and uniform throughout. Distinctive colored phones shall be provided for special categories, as identified by the COR. Telephone keys or buttons shall be relabeled on all changes or relocates. Labels shall be printed, not hand written, permanently affixed and not

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easily detached or smeared. The label shall indicate information relevant to the device installed.

Installation shall include activation of all required features of equipment, mounting and placement of the telephone instrument, cross-connects, and connecting the line cord and power supply if needed to the wall outlet at the customer premise.

3.1.1.1 Basic Telephone. Basic telephone is an analog instrument which shall meet the specifications as stated in ANSI/TIA/EIA 470-B. The telephone shall be a fully modular telephone equipped with a standard modular handset, modular retractile-coiled handset cord, and base unit. The handset shall have a flush mounted modular jack located on the transmitter end, and be accessible without removal of the handset housing. The base unit shall house the 12-button Dual-Tone, Multi-Frequency (DTMF) keypad, switch-hook assembly, ringer, and auxiliary hardware necessary for telephone operation. In addition, the base unit shall be equipped with a ringer number identification label and the base unit shall be equipped with a ringer level control (loud and soft). The base unit shall provide a plastic covered insert for directory number identification label or labels for multi-line units. The base unit shall provide sufficient adhesion to the surface on which it is placed to prevent movement during dialing or normal stretching of the handset cord. The objective of the types of analog telephone instruments listed below is to identify additional capabilities and functions of the analog telephones instruments required by the BTS.

3.1.1.1.1 Wall mounted Telephone Instrument. The wall-mounted instrument shall mount to a standard modular wall plate jack without the need for a telephone line cord. Instruments not designed to mount on a wall plate jack, shall be connected to wall jack with a line cord. The handset shall be securely held on the handset rest to prevent an accidental off-hook condition.

Mounting components shall be provided with the telephone stations.

3.1.1.1.2 Telephone with Message Waiting Lamp. This telephone instrument functions with a Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) or key system unit feature that provides voice mail or a message desk function by providing an illuminated indication of a pending message. The message-waiting lamp is located on the face of the telephone instrument.

3.1.1.1.3 Telephone with Data Jack. The jack port supports an RJ-11 connector to interface a laptop personal computer. This jack permits the user to access the jack port in lieu of the telephone instrument.

3.1.1.1.4 Autodial Telephone. This instrument has an integrated electronic autodialer capable of 10 user programmable memory registers with one button for last number redial and the remaining buttons for autodialing. Each memory register shall store a phone number up to 15 digits in length including a pause into the digit string accessing second dial tone circuits. The user shall implement autodialing by pressing no more than two buttons. The instrument shall provide a minimum of 30 minutes memory retention during an AC power failure or removal of the telephone line cord. The basic instrument shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering shall be used as necessary to support additional functions.

3.1.1.1.5 Telephone with Integrated Speakerphone. This instrument allows full duplex operation. Operation of the instrument in the hands-free mode, at full volume, shall not produce

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audible feedback. The instrument shall be equipped with a button to select either handset or hands-free operation. Separate hold and mute buttons and speaker level adjustment shall be provided. The basic instrument shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering shall be used as necessary to support additional functions.

3.1.1.1.6 Basic Telephone Instrument Non-dial. This instrument shall be designed to terminate a single 2-wire voice switched or non-switched line that has a blank faceplate, i.e., no dial pad or rotary dial.

3.1.1.1.7 Elevator Mount. This telephone instrument shall be suitable for mounting in an elevator emergency telephone inset. The Contractor shall contact the elevator provider if necessary to obtain a compatible telephone instrument.

3.1.1.1.8 Outdoor Telephone. This instrument shall be a sealed outdoor weatherproof telephone designed to terminate a single switched or non-switched line. The enclosure shall be externally labeled, and/or provided with a mechanical door lock.

3.1.1.1.9 Hazardous Area/Explosion Proof Telephone. This instrument shall be an explosion-proof phone enclosed in a sealed metal housing containing all electrical components except for the handset and cord. The housing shall provide protection against an internal spark or flame from reaching the surrounding atmosphere. This telephone shall be designed for both indoor and outdoor hazardous areas, and shall operate in hazardous locations Class I (Groups B, C, D), Class II (Groups E, F, G), and Class III for both Divisions I and II as defined in the ANSI C2 NESC, Article 500.

3.1.1.1.10 Two-Line Telephone. This instrument shall be an electronic fully modular telephone. This phone shall be designed to terminate a minimum of two switched or non-switched lines, or any combination thereof. When required for a two-line instrument, a separate distinct audible ringing tone shall be provided for each line. The basic instrument shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering shall be used as necessary to support additional functions.

3.1.1.2 Proprietary Telephone. Electronic/digital telephone instruments (Proprietary Telephone Sets (P-Sets)) shall be compatible with the switching equipment to which they are connected. Installation services shall include service activation for the Proprietary Telephone (P- Phone) instrument, the station features, the line appearances, and the faceplate details.

3.1.1.2.1 Multi-Button Instrument with Integrated Speakerphone. These telephone instruments shall provide an integrated speakerphone and allow full duplex operation. Operation of the instrument in hands-free mode, at full volume, shall not produce audible feedback. The instrument shall be equipped with a button to select either handset or hands-free operation.

Separate hold and mute buttons and speaker level adjustment shall be provided. The instrument shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering shall be employed via the telephone line cord as necessary to support required functions.

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3.1.1.2.2 Multi-Button Instrument with Display. A 16-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shall be available for 10, 20, and 30-button key system telephones. An alphanumeric display shall be available for 40-button or larger key system telephone. An alphanumeric display shall have the following capabilities: internal calling party identification, number dial display, code display, clock, calendar, etc. These multi-button telephones with display shall be designed and constructed as a single integrated instrument.

3.1.1.3 PABX Telephone Instruments. For operational key systems using PABX telephone line port appearance connectivity, installation service is treated the same as required for a basic telephone. It includes the data administration of the key system and the PABX to activate the telephone line connection.

3.1.1.4 Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Instruments. Installation and activation of a VoIP telephone requires an ethernet port on a Power Over Ethernet capable Local Area Network (LAN) ethernet switch. The switch must be connected to an active Uninterruptible Power Supply in order to power VoIP phones during interruptions to primary power.

3.1.2 Ancillary Equipment.

3.1.2.1 Ringer Isolator. This unit shall operate as an electronic switch controlled by ringing voltage. When the ringing voltage is present, this unit shall provide a connection and allow current to pass through to the ringer coil. When ringing voltage is absent, this unit shall prevent current from passing through to the ringer coil. Installation of this device provides the necessary ringer security without removing the ringer normally supplied with the instrument.

3.1.2.2 External Ringer. This unit shall provide audible ringing when a signal is generated.

This device shall operate with the telephone low-pass line-filter identified below. Where the ringer isolator is not used, the internal ringer normally supplied with the instrument shall be removed, or the ringer signal leads electrically disconnected and isolated or shorted. The ringer shall be provided in two audio level configurations: normal (for office areas) and loud (for noisy environments). External ringers shall be provided for both single line instruments and key systems located with the secure area. Key systems shall accomplish ringing by a local ringing generator.

3.1.2.3 Low Pass Line Filter. This filter shall connect to a telephone line to prevent the passing of out-of-band frequencies generated internally or radiated from external devices. This device provides a minimum attenuation of 80 dB from 14 kHz to at least 1 GHZ. Filters shall be provided. The Contractor shall provide a radio-frequency (RF) tight enclosure to house the filters, grounded to a single point within the secured area. Filters shall be separated and shielded from one another. This metal enclosure must be approved by the Base TEMPEST Officer.

3.1.2.4 Push-To-Talk/Push to Listen Handset. This device is a tamper-proof factory sealed push-to-talk/push-to-listen handset equipped with non-removable receiver and transmitter caps.

The handset is equipped with a single button, which activates a miniature switch providing a high reverse isolation simultaneously between and among the receiver unit and transmitting unit and the line. This handset shall be provided for each telephone instrument within the secure area (single and two-line desk and wall mount, key system instruments).

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3.1.2.5 Automatic Disconnect Device (ADD). This sealed device shall be designed to be installed to a telephone line to provide a positive means of automatically disconnecting and electrically isolating the telephone line (both tip and ring) from the telephone instrument when the handset is placed on the cradle. The unit shall be equipped with a visual indicator signaling an off-hook condition. Connection shall not be reestablished during power failures. ADD shall be provided for both single line instruments as well as key systems located within the secure area.

3.1.2.6 Indicator Lamps. The indicator lamp shall be wall mounted with concealed wiring.

The lamp shall provide a visual indication of a ring condition on a telephone line. The lamp shall be equipped with lenses in four distinct colors, two of which shall be red or yellow. Lamp assemblies shall be provided containing single, dual, triple, or quadruple lamps.

3.1.2.7 Strobe Lamp. The high intensity flashing strobe light shall be designed to signal/flash for incoming calls on a single telephone line. The strobe shall incorporate a solid-state design using a xenon flash tube designed for a minimum 65000 peak candlepower at one or two flashes per second. The unit shall be contained in a tamperproof housing w/lens, and designed for both indoor and outdoor use. This unit shall be clearly labeled as a telephone strobe lamp either on or near the housing. An external AC power source may be used.

3.1.2.8 Headsets. The following headsets shall operate with any of the telephone instruments specified herein, and shall be designed to directly plug into the handset’s modular jack located on the telephone base unit. The following equipment shall be compatible with other equipment specified herein, and shall include any interface hardware (adapter, amplifier, modular/plug prong base unit, etc.) required to connect the equipment. If different model numbers are required due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, they shall be provided.

3.1.2.8.1 Single/Dual Muff Headset. This lightweight, hands-free unit shall include a headband equipped with a single/dual ear receiver and omni-directional microphone, minimum eight-foot coiled cord, and amplifier assembly. The headset, including the microphone boom, ear receiver, and headband shall be comfortable and fully adjustable and allow the user to swivel the headband away from the head and be used as a headset. The ear receiver shall not extend into the ear, and shall be surrounded with replaceable foam padding or other similar soft cushioned material providing the user comfortable extended wear. The headset assembly shall be equipped with a quick-disconnect plug and jack arrangement to allow the user to disconnect the headband assembly from the coiled cord for free movement. The amplifier unit shall contain a volume control (accessible to the user) and modular jack, and designed to provide protection against unexpected loud noises.

3.1.2.8.2 Headset Cords. These modular retractile headset cords shall be equipped with the connectors necessary for mating with the headsets specified herein. Headset cords shall be equipped with a quick-disconnect capability. These cords shall be provided in lengths specified in the contract line item numbers (CLINS).

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3.1.2.8.3 Headset/Handset Adapter. This unit plugs directly into the telephone base unit’s handset jack and connects both the handset and headset to the telephone. The adapter provides the user the option of selecting either headset or handset operation by means of a switch. The Headset/Handset adapter shall be equipped with a quick disconnect capability.

3.1.2.8.4 Cords, Lines, and Adapters. Telephone line and headset cords provided shall be Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approved. Modular plugs and jacks utilized on the following equipment shall be IAW FCC Part 68 to include 8-position standard modular plugs and jacks.

The Contractor shall provide these cords, lines and adapters as well as additional hardware adapters necessary to interface with various equipments as specified in Performance Work Statement (PWS), Appendix 5.2.

3.1.2.8.5 Straight Telephone Line/Mounting Cords. These straight telephone line/mounting cords shall be designed to operate with any of the terminal equipment. At a minimum, the line cord shall be silver satin or transparent and provided in any combination/configuration of length.

3.1.2.9 Internal Speakers. This unit shall provide one-way communication (receive only).

This adjunct desktop and wall-mount speaker shall connect to an external two-wire audible source. If connected to a telephone, the unit shall allow the user to hear both sides of the conversation. The unit shall be equipped with a self-contained speaker, internal amplifier with Automatic Gain Control (AGC) circuitry, and on/off switch. The speaker shall be equipped with wattage selectable tap settings or volume control, if specified. A means to select different line impedance (i.e., 300, 600, and 900 ohm) shall be provided. The unit may be powered by 120 VAC. The Contractor may use AC to DC or AC to AC adapters/transformers.

3.1.2.10 Door-phone Speakers. The door-phone speaker, equipped with volume control, shall provide 2-way voice communication between telephone system and the door-phone speaker. A door-phone controller or adapter shall also be provided with the door-phone speaker if required.

3.1.2.11 Signaling Devices. The following devices shall be controlled and powered by the analog telephone instrument line ringing voltage without the need of an external power source unless specified otherwise. The following equipment shall be compatible with other equipment and shall include any interface hardware required to connect the equipment. If different model numbers are required due to the proprietary nature of the equipment they shall be provided.

3.1.2.11.1 Indoor Bell Ringer. This wall-mounted, indoor electromechanical ringer shall consist of a single or dual bell and be equipped with a volume control.

3.1.2.11.2 Indoor Electronic Tone Ringer. This wall-mounted indoor electronic tone ringer (chirper) shall be equipped with a volume control.

3.1.2.11.3 Indoor Bell Chime Ringer. This wall-mounted indoor telephone bell chime shall be equipped with dual gongs tuned to approximately 700 Hz +/- 200 Hz.

3.1.2.11.4 Indoor Buzzer. This indoor buzzer shall be equipped for wall mounting.

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3.1.2.11.5 Loud Indoor Bell/Ringer. This loud bell/ringer shall be equipped with dual gongs.

This ringer shall produce an audible output up to 95 dB at 10 ft. External AC powering may be employed.

3.1.2.11.6 Indoor Horn/Howler. This wall-mounted, loud indoor telephone signaling horn may use an external AC power source. Audible output shall be up to 95 dB at 10 ft.

3.1.2.11.7 Loud Outdoor Bell Ringer. The loud bell ringer shall be equipped with dual gongs.

This ringer shall produce an audible output up to 95 dB at 10 ft. The ringer, including any adapters, shall be designed for wall and pole mountings, and shall be sealed in a weather- proof corrosion resistant housing. The unit may use an external AC power source.

3.1.2.11.8 Outdoor Horn/Howler. This loud outdoor telephone signaling horn shall be designed for both wall and pole mountings, and may use an external AC power source. The horn and any necessary adapters shall be sealed in a weatherproof corrosion resistant housing.

Audible output shall be up to 95 dB at 10 ft. A horn shall be equipped with wattage selectable tap settings for volume control, if required. The explosion-proof horn shall be provided if required. The explosion-proof horn shall be UL listed for areas where explosive, flammable and/or corrosive substances are present.

3.1.2.12 Modem. This equipment converts analog signals to digital and vice versa. Each job includes installation and service activation for the required equipment; installing the cross-connects, cable connectors and cords required to complete the circuit path to the modem; testing associated with service activation; and assisting the customer with operational setup. The customer is responsible for completing final operational configuration for the modem.

3.1.2.13 Multiplexer. This electronic equipment allows two or more signals to pass over one communications circuit device. The circuit may be either analog or digital modes of data transfer. Equipment typically is installed at the Dial Central Office (DCO); however, equipment could be installed at the customer premise. The units may be rack-mounted, but some equipment is stand-alone and located near the customer premise workstation.

3.1.2.14 Channel Service Unit (CSU) and Mounting Shelf. Each installation includes activity to install, place, and mount the required equipment; install the cable connectors and cords required for CSU operation; and install the power supplies required for CSU operation. The shelf shall be fully wired and cabled to the distribution frame. The power supply to the shelf shall be supported by a local -48Vdc power supply.

3.1.3 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Basic Rate Interface (BRI). ISDN telephone instruments shall be compatible with the switching equipment to which they are connected. The NT1 rack-mounted unit is powered from the shelf. The shelf is powered as a unit, with power supply backup as required. As a result, the ISDN telephone unit can be powered via the line cord, and no additional power module is required at the workstation location. Each installation includes the mounting shelf, power supplies, back plane wiring, and cable connectivity to the distribution frame terminal block. All available shelf slots that support NT1 units shall be functionally wired and powered to accept an NT1 card. Rack mounted units shall include NT1 rack-mounted unit and associated support hardware. Terminations to the

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distribution frame are made at the mounting shelf. Any other connectivity is provided by the installation of the ISDN telephone instrument. Most ISDN telephone instruments are S/T interface and accept 8-wire connections. There are some types that include the NT1 interface and will accept a 2-wire interface. This includes the data administration activation programming of multi-line proprietary or key system telephone instruments.

3.1.4 Electronic Key Telephone Systems. Electromechanical systems (e.g., 1A, 1A1, or 1A2 type key systems) are not acceptable. Existing key systems still in use shall be maintained.

Service includes data administration to activate and assign the lines and trunks, activation of key system station instruments, station features, line appearances and faceplate details. In addition, the installation includes distribution wiring, connector terminal blocks (for the initial system installation), and cross-connection for the central office main lines.

3.1.4.1 Circuit Pack Provisioning. User provisioned circuit packs are those necessary circuit cards needed to interface with the PABX and CPE. The expansion of an existing operational key system provides a modular expansion growth requiring only line/trunk port cards or station port cards to provide the needed stations and lines. Expansion of an operational key system unit shall be engineered to minimize service interruption. The system shall be installed with the speech-link paths and power to connect expansion line/trunk and station modules to their full capacity.

The installation includes required key system station terminal blocks and line/trunk terminal blocks.

3.1.4.2 Power Requirements. The key system control unit’s power supply module shall be externally powered by conventional 120 VAC, +/10% at 60 Hz, +/- 3 Hz. The key telephone instruments shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering may be employed so long as it is done via the telephone line cord.

3.1.4.3 Key System Backup Power Supply. The power supply provides for continued operation of key systems under conditions when primary power has failed. This includes the power supply, cable, and wiring necessary to complete the installation and provide connectivity to the key system. The power supply shall provide at least one hour of backup power.

3.1.4.4 Environmental Operating Range. The key system shall be designed to operate continually within a temperature range of 40 - 104 degrees F, and within a relative humidity range of 20 - 80 percent (non-condensing) without degrading operation or service.

3.1.4.5 Single Line Instrument Interface. The key system shall allow connection and operation for the basic 2500 type analog telephone instrument.

3.1.4.6 Hotlines. The multi-line users shall be allowed to initiate a hotline call by going off-hook and pressing no more than one button. For two-way operation, one and the same button or single line instrument(s) shall be used for both initiating and receiving a hotline call. The key system shall provide direct hotlines between key system stations that are terminated on the same system controller; direct hotlines between key system stations that are terminated on different key system controllers; and/or access to switched and non-switched hotlines connecting non-key system stations.

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3.2 Inside Plant. Inside plant equipment includes equipment used at the telephone DCO, transmission equipment used to provide circuit termination to CPE, transmission systems to connect one node site to another node site, or hardware required to support mounting of equipment or routing of cables and wiring. Typical installation for the devices in this paragraph includes cross-connects and end-to-end channel tests to assure operational parameters are met for the connected equipment. Equipment varies in two modes of installation: customer premise with a transmission channel to the DCO with the channel/circuit continuing off-site or customer premise with a transmission channel to the DCO with another leg to another customer premise location on the site.

3.2.1 Channel Activation. When equipment (single channel, DS1, Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), etc.) is installed at the customer location, the channel path (circuit leg) shall follow through to the DCO. Cross-connects at the DCO shall be included and be provided for the channel activation. Each job includes activation of the channel path, adjustments for the transmission characteristics, network build-out balancing, cross-connects, and patch cable assembly. The entire path shall be tested end-to-end consistent with the type of channel medium, which includes assisting the customer with initial operational setup.

3.2.2 Switch Expansion Equipment. The expansion of an operational switching system provides modular expansion growth requiring only station line or trunk port cards to provide the needed lines and trunks. Any major expansion will be accomplished through NETCENTS.

3.2.3 Voice Mail Interface. When the customer requires voice mail functionality, the requirement shall be provided consistent with the host equipment (PABX, key system, etc). The effort shall include appropriate host equipment software and interface ports. When identified by the CLIN, the Contractor shall propose and provide a voice mail system compatible with the host equipment.

3.2.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply for Inside Plant Locations. Uninterruptible power supplies provide backup power during power outages. This includes uninterruptible power supply equipment and wiring to provide input AC power and output backup power. Signal and alarm wiring shall be included to provide system status to external monitoring system. Each installation includes mounting and securing the power system, installation and termination of the power cables, and termination of the wiring for signal and alarm to a designated monitoring system. The back-up capacity shall be specified in the CLINs. The power supply shall be composed of chargers and batteries, and other equipment required to provide backup power for a system. The power output shall provide -48 to -52 volts DC (VDC).

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3.2.5 Digital Signal Cross-Connecting Panels. Digital signal cross-connecting (DSX-1) panels are used to provide equipment connection (demarcation) and cross-connecting to another DS1 system. The panel shall provide a monitor jack, an IN jack, and an OUT jack to permit DS1 circuit monitoring and testing. For planning and provisioning, the DSX-1 panel shall be equipped with light emitting diodes (LED) indicators for monitor jacks. The quantity of DS1 systems per jack panel will be specified in the CLINs. When DS1s are required at a location, shelf mountable DS1 jack ports shall be provided. The shelf shall support the addition of modular groupings (i.e. grouping of 5) of these DS1 jack ports. Cross-connects shall be installed on the face (front) of the panels. The panel shall mount into a 24-inch relay rack and includes mounting the cross-connect panel.

3.2.6 Terminal Block. Rack mounting, distribution frame, or wall board mounting terminal blocks for voice and data for distribution required for equipment connection are specified in the

CLINS.

3.2.6.1 Voice/Data Distribution Frame Terminal Block. The horizontal distribution frame or wall mounted distribution frame terminal block shall be connectorized using 50 pin connectors or wire-wrap as specified. The terminal blocks shall mount to the horizontal distribution frame.

Inside plant terminal blocks shall be wire-wrapped on cross-connect side and connectorized or wire-wrapped on the equipment side. Solder or punch-down terminal blocks shall not be used.

The location of the terminal block shall be documented on Communications and Information Systems Installation Records (CSIRS).

3.2.6.2 Protected Vertical Terminal Blocks. Terminal blocks equipped with telephone inside plant stub cable provide the transition from outside to inside plant facilities. Notify the QAP when the distribution frame does not have sufficient space to mount the terminal block.

Purchase shall include the assembly of the protector block with the gas protector modules/cable stub.

3.2.6.3 Cross-Connect Terminal Blocks. Terminal blocks shall be provided to cross-connect and terminate house backbone cable (including riser and plenum applications), and house distribution cable. Terminal blocks shall consist of snap-in modular terminal connectors (strips) and 89B type brackets (or equivalent) with each connector strip designed to terminate a minimum of 25 pair cable (22 to 26 AWG). Connector strips shall utilize multi-pair punch-down connectors, which do not have exposed metal terminals, or use soldered connections. Each strip shall be equipped with a designation label, which shall show its respective pair counts. Terminal blocks exposed outside a closet or dedicated room shall be provided with protective covers.

Jumper wire shall be provided for connections between building entrance terminal and adjacent cross-connect terminal blocks at the service entrance area, or between adjacent cross-connect terminals at a building distribution center. Jumper wire(s) shall be 20 AWG insulated conductors where single conductors are required, and shall be 22 AWG insulated conductors where multiple conductors are required. Jumper wire shall be secured in an orderly fashion using distribution rings.

3.2.6.4 Voice/Data Rack Mount Terminal Block. Data terminal blocks for data rates less than 64 Kbps are permitted to use the voice terminal block. For data applications, RJ-45 cross-

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connecting terminal block panels shall be provided. These panels shall be mounted on a relay rack. The quantity of jack ports shall be specified in the CLINS. Connections to these terminal blocks shall be Category (CAT) 5/5e and CAT 6 wiring procedures IAW TIA/EIA 568A and B.

3.2.6.5 House Cable Terminal Blocks. Connector blocks shall be provided to cross-connect and terminate house backbone and distribution cable. Connector blocks shall consist of snap-in modular terminal connectors and 89B type brackets (or equivalent) with each connector strip designed to terminate a minimum 25 pair cable (22 to 26 AWG). Connector strips shall utilize multi-pair punch-down connectors, which do not have exposed metal terminals, or use soldered connections. Each strip shall be equipped with a designation label, which shall show its respective pair counts. Connector blocks, which are not located in a wire or equipment closet, shall be enclosed in a protective cabinet/housing. Distribution rings and posts shall be provided to hold and support cables in a neat and orderly manner. Cross-connects (minimum 24 AWG) shall be provided such that all house distribution cable pairs appear and terminate at the terminal station protector(s). When service is disconnected, all unused cross-connects shall be removed from the connector blocks. When specified, connector blocks, which provide bridge clip isolation, shall be furnished.

3.2.6.6 Point-to-Point Cross-Connection. Point-to-point cross-connection provides the cross-connections end-to-end for a complete communication path. This can apply to voice and data (copper, fiber, etc) where testing of the complete communication path is required. Each work order includes the cross-connections and jumper/patch cords to connect the communication path end-to-end.

3.2.7 Relay Rack Frames. The relay rack shall be floor mounted, installed and connected to existing framework with appropriate hardware. The installation shall adhere to seismic zone requirements. Relay racks are provided in various mounting hole-types and heights as open-faced two-frame iron-work. The DCO uses supported relay rack(s) anchored to the floor and secured to the overhead cable rack structure. A self-supporting relay rack includes the mounting anchor shields and bolts, and frame work to anchor the non-self-supporting rack to the overhead cable rack structure.

3.2.8 Cable Rack (Ladder). The cable rack shall be mounted, installed and connected to existing framework. Additional supporting channel or angle framework shall be identified when installation of the relay rack will be unstable due to limited existing frame structure. The installation shall adhere to seismic zone requirements. Cable rack provides a lattice type route or trough for cable installation from equipment to a distribution frame. The cable rack is suspended from overhead framing bars and includes the mounting hardware, j-bolts, and framework to connect end pieces of cable rack structure. A ground bar serves as the master single ground point for all grounding and ground references for the power system, the switching system ground, relay and cable rack grounds, cable shield grounds, and signal grounds. The bar is ¼-inch thick and is provided with several pre-drilled holes for securing a ground riser cable from the ground ring system. The ground bar terminates various ground system cables from power systems, electronic equipment, and hardware.

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3.2.9 Installation for Secure Areas. All cables and wires shall be placed in rigid non-ferrous metal conduit throughout the secure area. There shall be one point of egress for all cables and wiring exiting the secure area. A rigid, non-conducting section of conduit shall be used at the point of egress to preclude any electrical path on the conduit from reaching outside the secure area. All wiring and conduit shall be installed to permit visual inspection inside the secure areas.

(Wire runs in false ceilings or computer floors are considered accessible to visual inspection.)

Single line filters shall be installed inside the secure area and shall be connected to all lines exiting the secure area. Each filter shall be installed within a metal RF tight-shielded enclosure on the wall as near as possible to the point of egress. Lines to and from the filter shall be separated and shielded to prevent high-frequency signal radiation. Filters shall be grounded to a low-impedance ground within the secure area. Every conductor that enters or leaves the secure area shall be accounted for at the point of egress. Identify, through labeling and log/journal entries, the current precise use of every conductor. A copy of the log shall be located and maintained at each egress point. This identification applies equally to excess conductors, which must be terminated at the point of egress by connection to an appropriate connector and ground.

Automatic disconnects shall be installed on those lines identified by the QAP. To ensure the safety of the occupants in the secure area during a power failure, one or more lines servicing the area shall be equipped with manual plug and jack disconnects as identified by the QAP. Ringing shall be accomplished by the use of ringer isolators and external ringers. Installations are subject to inspection and approval by the Emissions Security Officer and QAP.

3.3 Building Wire and Cable. The guidelines of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-569, apply.

3.3.1 Building Distribution System. The building distribution system consists the building entrance terminals with protector modules; station connector (terminal) blocks; station wiring;

riser cable/distribution to distribution room backbone tie cable; modular RJ-type jack; conduit and duct for concealed distribution station wiring; and raceways for exposed distribution station wiring.

3.3.2 Premise/House Wiring. Station installation and house wiring will be IAW ANSI C2- 1997, Article 800; ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and B, RUS 1751F-805, and REA PC-5A. Protector blocks, gas tube protectors, and terminal station protectors will be provided IAW REA TE&CM 823, and REA TE&CM 825. Provide a separate home run to each outlet. Location of keyed outlets will be identified by the QAP. Where specified, an indoor conduit system shall be provided. The conduit system shall be comprised of type C steel conduit, pull boxes, cable guards, couplers, and inner-duct transition adapters, along with installation hardware. Where specified, an inside the wall inner-duct/conduit with installation hardware for mounting and connection to junction and outlet boxes shall be provided. Pull boxes will be provided for conduit runs at points where cable or wiring is distributed to other locations. All cable entering or leaving a pull box will be in conduit. Where inner-duct is installed in a conduit/duct, spare inner-ducts will be provided up to the capacity of the conduit/duct. Wiring installed above suspended ceilings and under false floors will be concentrated and routed along the supporting members of the structure and not across tiles or openings. Plenum-rated cable shall be used, when specified.

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3.3.2.1 Building Distribution. UL Listing as Optical Fiber Conductive (OFC) or Optic Fiber Nonconductive (OFN) shall be the minimum requirement for cable used in building distribution.

3.3.2.2 Building Riser. UL Listing as Optical Fiber Conductive Riser (OFCR) or Optical Fiber Nonconductive Riser (OFNR) shall be the minimum requirement for riser and distribution cable installed in building risers.

3.3.2.3 Plenum. UL Listing as Optical Fiber Conductive Plenum (OFCP) or Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum (OFNP) shall be the minimum requirement for cables intended for placement in air plenums.

3.3.2.4 Concealed House Wiring. All wiring in walls, under floors, above ceilings, etc, shall be concealed to the maximum extent possible in office, maintenance, and data areas. When installation of house wiring within walls is impractical, use moldings, ducts, conduits, raceways, utility poles, etc. Wiring shall be installed and secured with appropriate hardware IAW REA PC-5A. Where cable or hardware is exposed, it shall maintain low visibility. Color of hardware used in office areas will be neutral in color (tan, beige, ivory, gray, etc) and blend with the surrounding decor. Coordinate house wiring installation activities with the user. Adhesive-backed hardware shall not be used unless authorized by the QAP. Limit exposed wiring located in the work area. If necessary, temporarily remove carpeting, panels, moldings, or other hardware for the purpose of installation and restore to original condition.

3.3.3 Telephone and Data Jack Outlets (Receptacles and Faceplates). Flush or surface mounted wall receptacles for telephone and data jack outlets shall be provided per site requirement. Flush mounted type receptacles shall be suitable for mounting in (e.g. electrical) outlet boxes. Surface mounted types shall be suitable for mounting on walls and baseboards and shall not protrude more than one inch from the wall surface. Outdoor locations which have instruments permanently connected shall be hard-wired in a manner to prevent theft or tampering.

3.3.3.1 Single Outlet. Single receptacles housing one modular jack shall be provided for indoor and outdoor locations, which do not have (outdoor) instruments permanently connected.

3.3.3.2 Duplex Outlet. Duplex receptacles housing two modular jacks shall be provided for all office, maintenance, and data equipment/transfer areas. An office area, as defined herein, shall be any area containing a desk or personnel work area.

3.3.3.3 Demarcation Point Cross-Connection. Demarcation point cross-connection provides the cross-connection of ports (e.g., with CAT 5/5e-6) in a centralized communication room or demarcation point. Ports can include Local Area Network (LAN), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Fiber Multiplexer, etc, where testing of completed circuits is not expected or required.

Each work order includes the cross-connection, jumper/patch cord to connect the (data equipment)/ (demarcation) port to the termination blocks/jacks/panels/etc.

3.3.3.4 Voice/Data Jacks. Each office area jack (FCC 47 CFR Part 68 approved) shall be an 8-wire modular jack type: both to support regular voice & data. The number of jack positions shall be specified in the CLINS.

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3.3.3.4.1 Voice/Data/CAT 6 Jacks. Each office area jack shall be an 8-wire modular jack type:

one to support…