RFI Responses.pdf

FBNV170008

Repair 612 AOC, Fac 70

Contractor RFI questions & Government Response

29 May 2020

Q1: Request for Substitution‐Kingspan KoolDuct pre‐insulated HVAC DuctWork System in lieu of insulated rectangular sheet‐metal duct.

A1: Use of the alternative Kingspan KoolDuct pre‐insulated HVAC DuctWork System is an Acceptable substitution. However, the construction Contractor must ensure it meets the fire safe qualities of standard insulated rectangular sheet‐metal duct. The product data provided indicates that this ductwork is not fire safe, which may be a consideration if fire dampers are included in the system.

Q2: Demolition Scope‐As per M‐001 – general note#4 mentions about provide all demolition work called for OR required by the installation As per MC100 – general note#1 mentions about provide de‐commissioning of demolished devices and coordinate with owner.

Could you please confirm if we need to consider Demolition of Existing Controls / System in Scope? OR Need to be done by Others?

A2: The construction Contractor will be responsible for removal, replacement (upgrade as necessary) of existing controls as part of the Scope.

Q3: Integration or Standalone‐There is discrepancy in mechanical plan general notes and specification regarding integration into the existing EMCS & standalone system.

As per MC100 – General Note #1 mentions about control devices shall be full compatible and integrated into existing EMCS As per MC001 – General Note #I mention about the “Installed BMS shall have” (network architecture in the 23 09 00 section is not available.)

As per section 23 09 00 Clause 1.1.1 point‐B mentions about the Standalone System and point‐C mentions about the building control network is not dependent upon connection to UMCS front‐end or to any other system.

Could you please confirm if we need to connect to existing EMCS OR we need to provide new standalone system?

A3: Confirmed‐connection to existing EMCS is required by the construction Contractor. NO standalone system is allowed.

Q4: Controls for Existing Boiler & Chillers‐Mechanical plans M‐401 & M‐402 shows existing boiler & chillers. Schedule is not available for these systems However, controls schematic (sequence of operation) are available for (E) B‐1 and (E) ACCH‐1,2 on MC101 & MC105.

Could you please confirm if we need to consider controls for Existing Boiler (E) B‐1 and Existing Chillers

(E) ACCH‐1,2? OR Exclude it.

A4: Confirmed, controls for existing boiler (E) B‐1 and existing chillers (E) plus ACCH‐1,2 are included and specifications required.

Q5: Control Valve Manufacturer‐Mechanical details for VAV Box piping on M‐700 shows modulating control valve – Belimo CCV Ball Valve. However, in specs we don’t have any details for approved manufacturer for any field devices.

Could you please confirm if we need to provide Belimo Valve for complete project OR only for VAV’s.

Also can standard Honeywell Valves be approved?

A5: Honeywell valves are approved so Belimo Valves are not a sole specification, if Honeywell valves are compatible.

Q6: LAN Communication & Supply Scope of Network Switch As per MC001 – General Note #I mention about the BMS shall have dedicated, LAN based communication buses independent of the building IT network for both primary and secondary buses.

(network architecture in the 23 09 00 section is not available).

Can you please confirm who will provide LAN communication from Plant controllers to Network Switch and supply scope of Network Switch?

A6: IT and LAN power is on dedicated circuits from building distribution power. LAN communication and cabling to be subcontracted through Communications Squadron (see attached 355

Communications Squadron Design Guide.

Q7: In the job specifications division 26 and on the HVAC equipment schedules of the drawings there is references that ½ inch electrical conduit is the smallest permitted and also is called out for on equipment schedules. DMAFB design criteria spells out ¾ inch electrical conduit as smallest allowable conduit permitted. Is ½ inch electrical conduit authorized for use on this project?

A7: The ¾” electrical conduit shall be the smallest conduit permitted for use on this project as indicated in the Davis‐Monthan Design Compatibility Guidelines.

Q8: In regards to the replacement of the 1600amp main breaker to an 800amp main breaker in the older model Electrical Main Switch gear (MSB) as shown on the design drawings one line, if cost is equivalent or less would replacement of (MSB) Electrical Main Switch Gear in its entirety with a new 800amp switch gear and built in ION electrical metering be acceptable to the project scope?

A8: No‐the construction Contractor will prepare the work in accordance with the Construction Documents (Working Drawings and Specifications) as provided in the solicitation.

Q9: In the specifications division 28 Fire Alarm/MNS systems it is asking for LCD Text Displays. DM currently does not use these types of text signs in any facilities and rather a Led Lit Text sign of “Announcement” & “Evacuate” to comply with UFC requirements is being used base wide. As there is an extreme cost difference between the two types please confirm which text signs will be required on this project, “LCD TEXT DISPLAYS” or “LED LIT TEXT SIGNS” that are currently in use at DM?

A9: The Spec Division 28 FA/MNS is written incorrectly. UFC 4‐021‐01 Change 1 dated Jan 2010. Para.

4‐3.4.2.2 Army AF installations says text sign(s) are optional. Para. 4‐4.2 for Army and Air Force says they will be energized LED‐type text signs. The construction Contractor shall provide the LED Lit Text sign(s) as indicated (located) on the Working Drawings. The LED text signage shall display the words “Announcement” and “Evacuate” per the Base standard, and to comply with the UFC requirements.

Q10: In regards to the Fire alarm and Mass Notification system will an “intelligibility test” be required after installation on this project?

A10: Yes‐per UFC 4‐012‐01, the construction Contractor will be required to perform an “intelligibility test” on the Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System.

Q11: Will the FIRE/MNS Panel be required to be a Monaco Panel and installed & programmed by a Monaco Certified & trained installer?

A11: Yes‐the Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System (FA/MNS) Panel will be Monaco as indicated in the Construction Documents (MAAP‐X). The mandatory use of Monaco is a Davis‐Monthan AFB standard application and has been justified as a sole source allowance. Additionally, the Monaco system shall be installed and programmed by a Monaco Certified and trained installer.

Q12: On the Electrical Demo plans room #227 (second floor east) is shown to Demo all lighting etc. On the Electrical lighting plan new it reflects no new lighting being installed or controls of lights. Is this room (#227) to be included in Demo and for new lighting and controls?

A12: No‐Room 227 does not require demolition and/or installation of new lighting/controls. Room 227 has already been renovated, the indication for electrical demolition in this room is incorrect and omitted from the Contract Documents.

Q13: On the Design Electrical Lighting drawings (first floor) emergency lighting is utilized in the office spaces. On the (second floor) lighting drawings there is no emergency lighting fixtures shown. Is this the intent or should Emergency lighting be installed on the second floor as well?

A13: The construction Contractor shall provide emergency lighting on the Second Floor in Rooms 200, 206, 208, 212, and 216.

Q14: Is there any UPS work on this project?

A14: No‐the Government has already perform the UPS work as indicated on the Working Drawings.

The UPS has been installed and is currently active.

Q15: Are all of the existing (older) sprinkler heads in the building to be replaced with quick‐response A15: The construction Contractor shall replace the existing (older) sprinkler heads in the building with quick‐response type sprinkler heads (per the requirements/direction in NFPA 13 and Design requirements outlined in UFC 3‐600‐01).

Q16: During which phases and what specific areas will temporary cooling be needed?

A16: The phasing of construction activities is identified on Working Drawings Sheet G‐111. The construction Contractor will be responsible for the means and methods of providing the temporary cooling as needed throughout the project and associated phase. The construction Contractor will coordinate with the Government/User on the temporary cooling required based on the Contractor’s approach to the phasing plan provided.

Q17: Does the project require large temporary air handler for temporary cooling of the entire building per phase or portable units for only individual areas?

A17: The phasing of construction activities is identified on Working Drawings Sheet G‐111. The construction Contractor will be responsible for the means and methods of providing the temporary cooling as needed throughout the project and associated phase. The construction Contractor will coordinate with the Government/User on the temporary cooling required based on the Contractor’s approach to the phasing plan provided. The approach of providing a large temporary air handler versus portable units for individual areas is the construction Contractor’s choice, and should be based on the phasing plan, the areas being provided by the HVAC equipment being replaced, and in coordination with the User.

Q18: Will it be acceptable to bring in a temporary air handler on a trailer to be utilized throughout the project?

A18: Yes‐it is acceptable for the construction Contractor to bring in a temporary air handler on a trailer to be used for temporary cooling throughout the project.

Q19: Will we be able to use the existing chillers to connect the temporary air handlers to for temporary cooling?

A19: No‐the construction Contractor will not be able to use the existing chillers to connect to the temporary air handlers for temporary cooling.

Q20: Is the General Contractor required to provide a commissioning agent for this project or will the government be bringing in their own commissioning agent?

A20: Yes‐the construction Contractor will be required to provide the Commissioning Agent necessary to meet the Contract Documents.

Q21: Are the toilet partitions specified in Section 10 21 13 to be laminated plastic as per paragraph

1.3.1.1 or galvanized metal per paragraph 2.2.1 & 2.3.1?

A21: The toilet partitions shall be Powder Coated Steel (Hadrian Mfr is the basis of design).

Q22: Note 5 on sheet A‐111 calls for a new wall mounted folding work surface. Where are the details for this?

A22: See the attached Detail FD‐1 for the new wall mounted folding work surfaces indicated in Note 5 on Sheet A‐111.

Q23: Are the existing toilet accessories to be reinstalled?

A23: The existing toilet accessories shall NOT be reused/reinstalled. All toilet accessories installed shall be new.

Q24: Existing System‐Could you please provide the existing controls system details?

A24: The existing controls system details are not available. The construction Contractor will be responsible for removal, replacement (upgrade as necessary) of existing controls as part of the Scope.

CONTROLS GENERAL NOTES

1. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, ENGINEERING, INSTALLATION, SUPERVISION, LABOR, CALIBRATIONS, PROGRAMMING, AND COMMISSIONING NECESSARY FOR A COMPLETE AND

FULLY OPERATIONAL NETWORKED Niagara DDC CONTROL SYSTEM. PROVIDE DE‐COMMISSIONING OF

DEMO'D DEVICES AND COORDINATE WITH OWNER FOR SALVAGE. CONTROLS DEVICES, WIRING,

INSTALLATION. ENGINEERING, ETC. SHALL BE FULLY COMPATIBLE AND INTEGRATED INTO THE EXISTING

EMCS. FIELD VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

2. PROVIDE POWER AND TRANSFORMERS AS REQUIRED FOR ANY EMCS ITEM. WHERE POWER IS

NOT SPECIFICALLY SHOWN BY ELECTRICAL FOR CONTROLS USE, POWER SHALL BE TAKEN FROM THE NEAREST ELECTRICAL PANEL WITH SPARE CAPACITY OR FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE UNIT'S POWER SUPPLY IF APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND ELECTRICAL. OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM ELECTRICAL PRIOR TO MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL FOR LINE VOLTAGE WIRING AND

CONDUIT. PROVIDE TRANSFORMERS AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING, CONDUIT, AND ENCLOSURES AS

REQUIRED (TYPICAL).

3. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS, CONDUIT, PANELS, ENCLOSURES, J‐BOXES, ETC. TO

RENDER A COMPLETE INSTALLATION. CON1ROL WIRING SHALL BE IN CONDUIT.

4. IDENTIFICATION: PROVIDE PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION ON ALL EMCS PANELS, CONDUIT, AND CABLING. IDENTIFICATION SHALL BE ENGRAVED NAMEPLATES, FACTORY STICKERS, OR SIMILAR.

SHARPIE OR SIMILAR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

5. LOCATE CONTROLLERS & EQUIPMENT IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS WITH ADEQUATE SPACE FOR

MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS.

6. ENCLOSURES SHALL BE RATED AND HARDENEDFOR THE ANTICIPATED WORST‐CASE

ENVIRONMENT OF THE INSTALLATION LOCATION. PROVIDE SECURITY MEASURES AND DESIGN FOR

INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS TEAM COMPLIANCE REVIEW.

7. ALL MOTORS SHALL HAVE HOA SWITCHES ‐ COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL.

8. COORDINATE CONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL POWER MONITORING INTERFACES WITH

ELECTRICAL.

9. COORDINATE WITH DMAFB EMCS & IT DEPT. PERSONNEL FOR CONNECTION OF EMCS TO

CURRENT SYSTEM.

10. COORDINATE ALL SENSOR LOCATIONS WITH FLOOR PLANS. ALL SENSORS SHALL BE LOCATED IN

ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS. COMPLY WITH ABA WHERE

11. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING: VERIFY BY TESTING THAT ALL EMCS DEVICES AND

PROGRAMS ARE FUNCTIONING AS REQUIRED

12. TRAINING: PROVIDE FACTORY CERTIFIED INS1RUCTORS FOR SITE‐SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR

OWNER PERSONNEL.

13. DOCUMENTATION TO THE OWNER SHALL INCLUDE ALL PASSWORDS, ACCESS CODES, IP

ADDRESSES RELEVANT TO THE SYSTEM, DEVICE ADDRESSES, SOFTWARE BACKUPS, SOFTWARE LICENSES, OPERATING MANUALS, TRAINING GUIDES, ETC.

Provide and install controls for all air handling units: (as applicable) ‐ Fan control/status ‐ OA/RA damper actuator control/status ‐ OA/RA CO2 status ‐ CHW/HW control valve control/status ‐ Zone temperature (where applicable) ‐ SA/RA temperature

‐ Cold/hot deck mixing damper actuator control/status (where applicable) ‐ Filter differential pressure and alarm ‐ Provide and install new CHW/HW control valves ‐ Provide and install new zone thermostats (where applicable) ‐ Provide and install new CO2 sensors (where not installed) ‐ Provide and install new damper actuators (where not installed) Provide and install controls for all fan coil units:

‐ Fan control/status ‐ OA/RA damper actuator control/status (where applicable) ‐ OA/RA CO2 status (where applicable) ‐ CHW/HW control valve control/status ‐ Zone temperature ‐ SA/RA temperature ‐ Filter differential pressure and alarm ‐ Provide and install new CHW/HW control valves ‐ Provide and install new zone thermostats ‐ Provide and install new CO2 sensors (where applicable) ‐ Provide and install new damper actuators (where applicable) Provide and install controls for all chillers:

‐ Enable/disable and status ‐ Interface with chiller controls to provide chiller status/monitoring (where applicable) ‐ CHWS/CHWR temperatures ‐ Amperage and voltage ‐ Alarm ‐ Provide and install new pipeline sensors (where applicable) Provide and install controls for all chilled water pumps:

‐ Start/stop and status Provide and install controls for all boilers:

‐ Enable/disable and status ‐ Interface with boiler controls to provide boiler status/monitoring ‐ HWS/HWR temperatures ‐ Alarm ‐ Provide and install new pipeline sensors (where applicable) Provide and install controls for all hot water pumps:

‐ Start/stop and status Provide and install controls for all domestic hot water heaters/boilers:

‐ Boiler/water heater enable/disable and status ‐ DHWS temperature ‐ DHWR temperature (where applicable) ‐ Heating water supply/return temperature (where applicable) ‐ Alarm ‐ Provide and install new pipeline sensors (where applicable) Provide and install controls for all domestic hot water pumps:

‐ Start/stop and status Provide and install controls for all DX packaged units:

‐ Fan control/status ‐ OA/RA damper actuator control/status (where applicable) ‐ OA/RA CO2 status (where applicable)

‐ DX control/status ‐ Zone temperature ‐ SA/RA temperature ‐ Filter differential pressure and alarm ‐ Provide and install new zone thermostats ‐ Alarm Provide and install controls for all exhaust fans:

‐ Fan control/status Provide and install controls for all water‐to‐water heat pumps:

‐ Heat pump enable/disable and status ‐ CHWS/CHWR temperatures ‐ HWS/HWR temperatures Provide and install controls for all variable air volume (VAV) terminal units:

‐ Status (percent open) ‐ HW control valve control/status (where HW re‐heat is available) ‐ SA temperature ‐ Zone temperature ‐ Provide and install new hot water re‐heat control valve ‐ Provide and install new variable frequency drive (VFD) at associated air handling unit ‐ Provide and install new duct static pressure sensor for associated air handling unit ‐ Provide and install new zone thermostats Provide monitoring of all computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units:

‐ Fan status ‐ SA/RA temperatures ‐ Zone temperature Provide programming of all application controllers and the network manager.

Provide commissioning to the Niagara N4 Tridium network.

Provide mapping of points to DM EMCS server:

‐ Connect network manager via Ethernet to network hub ‐ Provide graphical user interface on web page consistent with current EMCS web server pages and integrate into current web server Provide and install all sensors and wiring required for DDC.

Zone thermostats shall have 120‐minute override during “Unoccupied” periods and shall provide +/‐ 4 degF setpoint adjustment.

Master occupancy schedule for each building shall be set following DM‐provided occupancy schedules.

Thermostat setpoints shall be the following:

‐ Occupied = 76 degF cooling, 69 degF heating ‐ Unoccupied = 84 degF cooling, 55 degF heating Finished project must fully comply with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3‐410‐02A (HVAC Control Systems).

2'-6"

F-WS0G-6024 / TAYCO 30" D X

72" W, 1 GROMMET @ BACK

CENTER, MELAMINE TABLE

TOP

ELONTEC BRACKET, 20"

HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS

STEEL FOLDING BRACKET W/

400# CAPACITY (2) PER TABLE

TREATED BLOCKING AS

REQUIRED PER ASSOCIATED

WALL TYPE

2' -6

FINISHED FLOOR AS

SCHEDULED

RFISCALE: 3/4" = 1' - 0"

DRAWN BY:

SQUARE FOOTAGE:

REPAIR 612 AOC FACILITY 70, DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, AZ

REVISION No.

DESCRIPTION: FOLD-DOWN DESK

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DRAWING:

DATE: MAY 28, 2020

700 N. St. Mary's Suite #1760 San Antonio, TX 78205 FD-1

355th Communications Squadron 01 Feb 2019

Telecommunications Installation Criteria

For

Facility Construction and Renovation Designs i

TECHNICAL REFERENCES

The following documents are referenced within this document or are hereby recognized as a standard of good practice to be followed during the performance of the work.

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) UFC 3-580-01, Telecommunications Interior Infrastructure Planning and Design

National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

Underwriter’s Laboratories UL Standards

Rural Utility Service

RUS 1753F-205 (PE-39), Specifications for Filled Telephone Cable RUS 345-83 (PE-80), Specifications for Gas Tube Surge Arrestors RUS 1753F-208 (PE-89), Specifications for Filled Telephone Cable with Expanded Insulation

Air Force Documents TO 00-33A-1001, General Cyberspace Support Activities

Management Procedures and Practice Requirements AFI 32-1022, Planning and Programming for

Nonappropriated Fund Facility Construction Projects AFI 32-1065, Grounding Systems

AFMAN 32-1084, Facility Requirements AFI 33-200, Air Force Cybersecurity Program Management

AFI 65-601V1, Budget Guidance and Procedures AFI 91-203 Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction Base Information Transport Infrastructure (BITI) Wired Baseline Program Directive (BPD)

Criteria and Standards for Construction TO 31W3-10-21-WA-1, Command Control Communications and Computer Systems – Standard Installation Practices – Outside Plant Cable Maintenance and Repair (Army 11-372- 6) TO 1-1-700-WA-1, Corrosion Prevention and Control, Ground Communications – Electronic Equipment MIL-STD-188-124B, Grounding, Bonding and Shielding for Common Long Haul/Tactical Communication Systems Including Ground Based Communications- Electronics Facilities and Equipment’s MIL-HDBK-419A, Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding For Electronic Equipment and Facilities

International Electrical and Electronics Engineers Association IEEE 802.6, MAN System requirements IEEE 802.8, Fiber Optic Advisory Board Standards IEEE 802.9, Integration of Voice and Data Systems IEEE 802.10, LAN Security Measures IEEE 802.3U, 100BaseT and 100BaseX Standard ii

ANSI/EIA/TIA Standards EIA/TIA-526-7, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of

Installed Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Plant EIA/TIA-526-14, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of

Installed Multi-mode Fiber Optic Cable Plant EIA/TIA-568-B, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard EIA/TIA-568-B.1, Part 1: General Requirements EIA/TIA-568-B.2, Part 2: Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components EIA/TIA-568-B.3, Part 3: Optical Fiber Cabling Component Standard TIA-568-C.1, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard TIA-568-C.2, Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard EIA/TIA-569-A, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces EIA/TIA-570-A, Residential Telecommunications Cabling Standard

EIA/TIA-606, Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings EIA/TIA-607, Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications EIA/TIA-758, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard TSB 40, Specifications for Unshielded Twisted-Pair Connecting Hardware

TSB 67, Cable Testing iii

ACRONYMS

AFI Air Force Instruction AFMAN Air Force Manual ANSI American National Standards Institute ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode AWG American Wire Gauge BCE Base Civil Engineer BCSO Base Communications Systems Officer BET Building Entrance Terminal BITI Base Information Transport Infrastructure CAT Category CEB Critical End Building CEL Communications Equipment Location CSI-B Cyberspace Systems Integrator-Base COMSEC Communications Security DRSN Defense Red Switch Network EB End Building EIA Electronic Industries Alliance EMSEC Emissions Security FOC Fiber Optic Cable ITB Information Transfer Building JTA-AF Joint Technical Architecture-Air Force LAN Local Area Network MM Multi Mode NCC Network Control Center NEC National Electric Code NFPA National Fire Protection Association NIPRNET Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network O&M Operations and Maintenance SIPRNET Secure Internet Protocol Router Network SLC Single Line (instrument) Concept SM Single Mode TC Telecommunications Closet TGB Telecommunications Grounding Busbar TIA Telecommunications Industry Association TMGB Telecommunications Main Ground Busbar TP Twisted Pair UL Underwriters Laboratory USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

1. Purpose and Intent.

1.1. The guidance in this document will be followed by all base agencies and their contractors to plan, design, review, and evaluate telecommunications cabling and distribution systems. The document contains standards for pre-wiring new construction under Military Construction Program (MCP), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and SABER projects by identifying minimum essential factors to be considered when telecommunications pre-wiring support is addressed.

1.2. The purpose of the Communication Specifications is to provide design criteria for planning telecommunications cabling and distribution systems in building construction and renovation efforts. All pre-wiring must comply with UFC 3-580-01 and the Communication Specifications.

Compliance with UFC 3-580-1 and the Communication Specifications will improve maintenance by establishing a standard for communications systems facility. Department of Defense (DOD) publications direct the use of commercial standards whenever they meet DOD needs. The commercial standards referenced in UFC 3-580-01 shall be followed along with Communication Specifications.

1.3. Revisions to Communication Specifications will be prepared and distributed by the 355CS/SCX when USAF communications standards, higher headquarters guidance, or other contributing agency standards warrant changes. Additionally, the 355 CS recognizes the inherent need to maintain close interaction with the Base Civil Engineer on all project issues and we invite comments or recommendations for changes to Communication Specifications.

2. General Scope:

2.1. Project design packages will comply with Communication Specifications criteria for:

2.1.1. Local minimum communications standards.

2.1.2. Building communications and distribution system.

2.1.3. Telephone/DATA entrance cables.

2.1.4. Communications equipment rooms

2.1.5. Telecommunications cabling and termination

2.1.6. Telecommunications outlets.

2.1.7. Testing requirements.

2.2. The construction/renovation design package OPR (355 CES) shall:

2.2.1. Present all communications requirements to 355 CS prior to the 35% level of design review.

2.2.2. Present 355 CS a complete design package for review to include a draft Requirements and

Maintenance Plan (RAMP), draft drawings, the DD 1391, Military Project Construction Data, and a list of any deviations from the C-CS criteria, which must be approved by the base BCSO.

2.2.3. Budget 10 days for communications squadron review of all design packages. The CSI-B may need to provide communications engineering assistance. Any assistance requested will be coordinated through 355 CS/SCX during the monthly CSI-B site visit.

2.2.4. Provide 355 CS/SCX notification of any changes in project scope.

2.3. The communications planning and implementation Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) (355 CS/SCX) shall:

2.3.1. Coordinate design packages with all appropriate communication squadron sections

2.3.2. Receive and maintain comments on design packages. Ensure design packages comply with standards in this document and support the current base blueprint document.

2.3.3. Forward comments to the 355 CES OPR, and attend design meetings as required.

2.3.4. Ensure the most efficient wire or cable distribution system is included in the facility design.

2.3.5. Check design packages to ensure current and projected communications requirements are considered for flexibility to accommodate future additions or changes.

2.3.6. Ensure appropriate 355 CS personnel/sections are involved in all phases of the project.

2.3.7. Coordinate any changes or deviations to Communication specifications.

2.3.8. Create and track any auxiliary Remedy tickets that might be created to respond to requests for information (RFI) or provide required Communication Squadron services to ongoing projects.

2.4. Local Minimum Standards.

2.4.1. To minimize the long-term cost of the infrastructure, local standards are established as follows and may only be changed when approved in writing by the BCSO. This system will support voice and local area network (DATA) connectivity for the facility. Work includes all wiring, cables, jacks, conduits and mounting devices necessary for a system complete and ready for use. The cabling will extend from the distribution panel at the service entrance (Communication Equipment Room) to all parts of the building. These standards are intended to promote common skills among maintenance personnel throughout the base and to minimize the necessity for excessive spare parts and variations in telecommunications equipment:

2.4.2. For Base Fiber Optic outside Plant Backbone Connections (ITBs): ATM or

Switched/Gigabit Ethernet Connections 36-strand (minimum) SM FOC 8.3/125 micron.

2.4.3. For Base Fiber Optic outside Plant Satellite Connection (EBs): Switched Ethernet Connections 12-strand (minimum) SM FOC 8.3/125 micron. If the building is identified as a Critical End Building, two physically separate diverse cable paths must be installed to two separate ITBs

2.4.4. (If required) Minimum of 25 pair, #24 AWG copper telephone cable for new installations upon customer request.

2.4.5. All cable used for telecommunications outlets shall be four pair, #24 AWG, solid copper conductor, CAT 6 UTP or higher standard, UL tested and certified. Each cable shall be dedicated to one device or outlet only.

2.4.6. Whenever exposed in air circulation areas, only plenum rated cable may be used.

2.4.7. All telecommunications outlets shall provide at a minimum one duplex; 8-pin, RJ-45 type jacks rated for the category of the installed cable utilizing EIA/TIA 568, T568B wiring configuration.

2.4.8. Telephone/data outlet spacing in office areas shall be based upon one outlet for every 5’ linear feet of useable perimeter wall space. All other locations will be provided with outlet density as determined by the BCSO.

2.4.9. Administrative telephone wiring will be based on the single-line instrument concept with individual cable running from the wall outlet to the CEL or TC.

2.4.10. (If Required) All copper outside plant (OSP) cable conductors shall be #26 AWG in cable sizes above 2100 Pair. All copper conductors for cables less than 2100 pair shall be not less than #24 AWG.

2.4.11. All copper or fiber optic outside plant cable will be filled core type, and meet RUS

1753F-205 (PE-39) or 1753F-208 (PE-89) specifications. Stainless steel splice cases will be used where copper or fiber optic cable is spliced into the base backbone. All fiber optic cable will have a metal component (metallic shielding) to enable tracing/locating.

2.4.12. Materials used to perform splicing into the base copper cable infrastructure are subject to the prior approval of the 355th Communications Squadron.

3. Planning for Communications-Computer Systems in New Facilities/Renovations:

3.1. Whenever MILCON construction or renovation takes place, the design, installation, and all related costs necessary to complete interior wiring and extend the conduit, ductwork and manhole system to the new or renovated location will be included in the project construction cost.

3.2. Whenever operations and minor maintenance construction takes place, the real property items for interior communications support such as conduits, boxes, plywood boards, communications cable trays, etc., will be included in the construction cost. Building pre-wiring device jacks, equipment etc., will be included in the design and installation.

3.3. Special purpose facilities that have unusually heavy telecommunications requirements as well as those facilities that have very limited telecommunications requirements should be designed to meet the users’ requirements in a cost effective manner.

3.4. Renovation should include removal of old/unused telecommunications cabling from interior of facilities.

3.5. Communications design criteria is grouped into three areas: inside wire & cable; communications equipment room & distribution frame; and exterior work. The minimum requirements should be expanded to support the size and type of facility being built or renovated.

3.6. The DD Form 1391 for MILCON projects will include site location, building sizes, scope of work, as well as the communication infrastructure costs (covered with MILCON funds).

Communications equipment and other costs that are not covered with MILCON funds should be annotated in the "COMM Cost Funded by customer” column, to include:

3.6.1. End instruments (telephones, secure telephone units [STU], secure terminal equipment

[STE], VOSIP, Vipers, computers, printers, video projectors, scanners, fax machines, copiers) and installation.

3.6.2. Special-purpose equipment (e.g., secure switches, radio transmitters, and audio-visual equipment) and installation.

3.6.3. Switching equipment (telephone switches, additional telephone central office line cards, and DATA switches) and installation.

3.6.4. Optical carrier equipment and installation.

3.6.5. Network servers, routers, switches and installation.

3.6.6. Encryption equipment for classified systems and installation.

3.6.7. Power conditioning equipment such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and installation.

3.6.8. Associated system engineering for items identified in this list.

3.7. Design drawings should include the following levels:

3.7.1. Site Plan – shows physical and logical connections for a campus or site plan view. It shows actual buildings, major system nodes, exterior cables and exterior pathways. Includes site plan, riser drawings and pathways.

3.7.2. Floor layouts – shows layout of a complete building for each floor, revealing horizontal pathways, backbone systems, location of serving zones, access points and other systems.

3.7.3. Serving zones – shows outlets locations, telecommunications equipment rooms, access points, cable identifiers and riser diagrams.

3.7.4. Equipment rooms – shows layout for such things as racks, ladder racks and patch panels.

Show elevations for racks, backboards, cables, conduits, etc.

3.7.5. Details – shows faceplate labeling, faceplate type, installation procedures, detail racking, fire-stopping, raceways and other project details.

3.7.6. Schedules – covers all miscellaneous requirements of the communications system.

4. Comprehensive Communications Systems Requirements.

4.1. Building Communications Distribution System.

4.1.1. Conduit.

4.1.1.1. All primary backbone conduits shall be installed in locations as determined by the

BCSO, and shall provide adequate size and quantity to meet current requirements, plus 100% growth for future use, to preclude digging at a later date to meet emerging requirements. All installed conduit will contain a pull rope.

4.1.1.2. Whenever new construction or renovation takes place, the design, installation and all related costs necessary to extend the conduit and manhole system to the new location shall be included in the project in accordance with UFC 3-580-01. Multiple service entrance locations will be required for all facilities housing command and control systems to provide redundant, survivable service.

4.1.1.3. A manhole with a minimum of two 4” conduit/duct bank lateral system with 14 AWG metallic tracer wire and pull rope will be used for required cables plus 100 percent spare ducts (not less than 1 spare) for expansion and maintenance in all primary duct banks.

4.1.1.4. Facilities with large telecommunications requirements may require the installation of more ducts. These ducts shall be run underground from the building to the nearest communication connection point where adequate service is available. One of the ducts must contain four 1” inner ducts; this duct will be used for fiber optic cable.

4.1.1.5. Conduits must be, as a minimum PVC schedule 40 pipe.

4.1.1.6. Ends of conduits will be deburred to prevent cable damage during installation.

4.1.1.7. Stub up a minimum of 2 each, 4” lateral conduits 6” above finished floor level in the corner of the CEL, adjacent to the telephone punch down board, continuous from the nearest manhole. Provide one lateral (entrance) conduit with four each 1” inner ducts from CEL to the interconnect manhole location within the existing backbone conduit system for fiber optic cable connection and for future requirements.

4.1.1.8. PVC conduit may be direct buried. Where PVC conduits are installed, a 14 AWG metallic tracer wire will be installed within the conduit or 6” above the duct bank to assist in future location efforts, with bonding to occur inside each manhole and at CEL grounding frame.

4.1.1.9. Top protection (concrete cap) should be provided where conduits are to be installed under roadways and parking lots which may be paved at later dates. Concrete bases should be used whenever the ground is spongy or yielding, such as swamps or marshlands, or where bases are desirable as leveling mediums under conditions where sand base trenches are subjected to washing out.

4.1.1.10. When determined necessary to simplify installations, conduit will be curved to provide gentle sweeps, with a minimum radius of 25 feet, for a total bending radius not to exceed 180 degrees between manholes.

4.1.1.11. Before installation of underground cables, conduits should be duct- rodded to determine if conduits are free of foreign obstructions which may prevent placement of cables in conduits. Rodding consists of pulling a test mandrel through the conduits to remove the obstruction. The diameter of the test mandrel should be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of either the cable or the pulling eye (whichever is larger).

4.1.1.12. All conduits shall be sloped toward each opposing manhole at a slope of 3" per

100’ of run to promote drainage of any accumulated liquids.

4.1.2. Inner duct.

4.1.2.1. Inner duct is typically installed in spare conduits as a way to preserve conduit space.

4.1.2.2. Inner duct, when installed:

4.1.2.2.1. Will contain only one cable installed in it (copper or fiber optic cable).

4.1.2.2.2. Will not have an inside diameter less than one inch will be sized for each cable such that no less than ¼” air gap exists between the inside perimeter of the inner ducts and the outside perimeter of the cable. In addition, will be sized such that an air gap exists between the inner duct(s) and the conduit/ducts in a conduit/duct will be provided up to the capacity of the conduit/duct will be capped, plugged or sealed, if unused through each manhole or cable vault be labeled/tagged with cable ID number for the cable installed within the inner duct or the word “VACANT”.

4.1.2.2.3. The contracted company performing the communication portion of the contract will be responsible for all splicing of the cables in base communication vault, manhole, handhole, etc. End to end test results will be required and must be accepted by the Communication Squadron prior to project completion.

4.1.3. Manholes.

4.1.3.1. Manholes shall be installed for all connections to the existing cable plan as required to maintain a maximum manhole spacing of 600 feet. Additional manholes may be required to provide adequate control of connection and distribution of the cable plan.

See attached detail sheet (Figure 4) for specific manhole construction criteria.

4.1.3.2. All manholes shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of attachments 3 and 4; and provide a clear floor space of 8’ x 10’ measured inside the manhole. An alternate size of 6’ x 8’ may be approved only when no primary backbone cable passes through the manhole (lateral or dead end service only). All manholes shall provide a clear height of not less than 7'. Conduits shall enter the MHs 4 to 5 feet from floor on the end and be perpendicular to the wall. Mandatory items include grounding bus bar and rod and related conductors and wiring, a ladder or steps, cable rack supports, a 50 cubic foot sump (French drain), galvanized steel pull in irons/anchors, frame and a manhole cover cast with the word “COMMUNICATIONS” exposed to the surface. All manhole covers will be round and, should be provided with a locking bar or other locking device (aluminum manhole locking pan w/ crossbeam, up to 32”) to allow use of a padlock or other restriction to unauthorized entry.

4.1.3.3. Contractor(s) is/are responsible for removing any water in manholes prior to performing any work and must keep manhole dry and free of debris during contract period.

4.1.4. Handholes/Pull boxes.

4.1.4.1. Handholes/pull boxes, when specified, will be nominally 4’W x 4’L x 4’H inner dimensions and be provided with a grounding rod, cable rack supports, sump drain and pulling irons.

4.1.4.2. Handhole covers will be round and, if required, provided with a locking bar or other locking device to allow use of a padlock or other restriction to unauthorized entry.

4.2. (If Required) Outside Plant Copper Telephone Cable.

4.2.1. The contractor will provide underground exterior service cable, gel filled, IAW RUS 1753F- 205 (PE-39) or 1753F-208 (PE-89), from the main communications panel to the nearest manhole tie-in point or splice case, with sufficient vacant pairs to provide each facility with currently required circuits plus 50 percent spare pairs, as determined by the BCSO.

4.2.2. Maintain manufacturer’s recommended minimum bend radius of the cables at all times. Do not stretch, stress, tightly coil, bend or crimp the cables when leaving them out of the way of other trades during the staging of the work. All severely stressed cables will be replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

4.2.3. Cable warning tape shall be a minimum of three inches wide, orange in color, and used for buried applications to mark cable paths. Warning tape shall be installed 12 inches below grade (ground level). Cable tags shall be provided for all cables. All tags shall be permanently labeled and corrosion resistant IAW EIA/TIA-606.

4.2.4. Power and communications cables will be separated by 12 inches (30.48cm) of well tamped, fine earth protection. The cable at the top of the crossing, whether power or communications cable, will receive the same additional protection. Gas and water mains will be separated and protected by 3” of concrete or 12” of fine earth. In addition, if the cable crosses over the main, extend additional cable protection 3 feet from each side of the crossing. Where road and runway crossings occur, cable at such crossings must be encased in concrete.

4.2.5. (If Required) All outside plant copper telephone cable will be terminated in the CEL on a Protected Entrance Terminal (PET). PETs will be provided with 3-pin element, plug in orange gas tube protective modules and will provide equal protection IAW RUS 1753F-208 (PE-80) specifications.

4.2.6. (If Required) The PET will be cross-connected with a minimum 25 pair indoor rated plenum copper cable to a patch panel. Plenum cable will then be punched down on the patch panel.

4.2.7. (If Required) PETs used for the termination of outside plant telephone cables, 300 pair or less in size, will have a built in splice chamber with 710 type splice modules. Equipment side (house) of the PET will use 25 pair Telco type connections to station equipment. PETs of this type will not be stacked more than three high.

4.2.8. (If Required) PETs used to terminate cable sizes greater than 400 pair, will be of the #24

AWG stubbed 355 series type blocks with 3BlE type gas protectors and be mounted in a vertical bus arrangement.

4.2.9. (If Required) Splice cases used to splice copper cable into the base infrastructure will be stainless steel. All splicing of copper telephone entrance cables will use 710 modular splicing.

4.2.10. All cables that area not spliced in the manhole/hand hole will be capped in such a manner to eliminate any outside elements from causing corrosion/damage to lines.

4.2.11. 355 CS personnel will be on site at all times while contractors are splicing into the base infrastructure.

4.3. Outside Plant Fiber Optic Data Cable.

4.3.1. At a minimum, a 12 strand single mode fiber optic cable (8.3/125 micron) will be designed as part of a new facility construction project. Facility use and user requirements will dictate whether more fiber optic cable is required. Refer to paragraph 2.4 of this document for local minimum standards.

4.3.2. All fiber cables will be run in inner duct, with an individual inner duct for every fiber cable.

Secure the inner duct along the route with cable ties or U-shaped mounting brackets.

Rubber grommets will be used where the fiber enters and exits the inner duct. All plastic cable ties must be trimmed with a flush-cut tool to ensure that no sharp edges result.

4.3.3. Fiber optic cable installed inside conduit/ducts will have no less than ¼” air gap existing around the outside perimeter of the cable in manholes, hand holes or cable vaults. Fiber optic cable will be neatly formed, racked, supported and secured in place through manholes, hand holes or cable vaults and will be labeled and tagged

4.3.4. Maintain manufacturer’s recommended minimum bend radius of the cables at all times. Do not stretch, stress, tightly coil, bend or crimp the workstation cables when leaving them out of the way of other trades during the staging of the work. All severely stressed cables will be replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

4.3.5. Cable warning tape shall be a minimum of three inches wide, orange in color, and used for buried applications to mark cable paths. Warning tape shall be installed 12 inches below grade (ground level). Cable tags shall be provided for all cables. All tags shall be permanently labeled and corrosion resistant IAW EIA/TIA-606.

4.3.6. Power and communications cables will be separated by 12 inches (30.48cm) of well tamped, fine earth protection. The cable at the top of the crossing, whether power or communications cable, will receive the same additional protection. Gas and water mains will be separated and protected by 3” of concrete or 12” of fine earth. In addition, if the cable crosses over the main, extend additional cable protection 3 feet from each side of the crossing. Where road and runway crossings occur, cable at such crossings must be encased in concrete.

4.3.7. Fiber optic cable will be installed from the facility demarcation back to the nearest service connection point(s). The cable must be connected to existing infrastructure as determined by the 355 CS.

4.3.8. All fiber optic cable entering the building will terminate in the CEL in a 19” rack mounted fiber optic cable patch panel with SC style connectors. Panels shall have engraved laminated plastic nameplates above each connector indicating panel designation.

4.3.9. Fiber optic cable terminations at the building end or far end (primary/secondary ITB or splice point) will be performed by the contractor.

4.3.10. 355 CS personnel will inspect and/or supervise the termination at the far end when completed by the contractor.

4.4. Communications Equipment Location (CEL).

4.4.1. A CEL will be provided for C-CS switching and transmission equipment, private branch exchanges (PBXs, gateways, power supplies, etc.) main distribution frame(s), DATA equipment racks, fiber optic cable termination and patch panels and other equipment needed for termination of the building's interior wiring systems and to interface the local service equipment with the exterior base cable system. The CEL will be located on the first floor along an exterior wall where possible. As a minimum, the CEL should have ¾” plywood backboards on at least two walls, from no greater than 1’ above the finished floor level to no less than 1’ below the ceiling level. The size of the CEL will not be less than the following specification:

4.4.2. One (or more) 19” equipment racks (telephone and network equipment) shall be installed and securely fastened to the floor, with a 3-foot clearance on all sides for maintenance of telephone/data equipment. A four post enclosed, locking rack is required when communication room won’t be locked and under the control of the 355 CS.

4.4.3. RJ-45 wall jacks will be provided for wall-mounted telephones in the CEL, electrical/mechanical rooms and communications closets mounted 60” above the finished floor.

4.4.4. Secured interior/exterior access to CEL workspace should be provided to allow 24-hour access. Locking door knobs shall be utilized with key ways and locks keyed alike to match the 355 CS master key (Z Key). Only building custodians and personnel with written authorization from the BCSO may possess communications room keys.

4.4.5. Four-gang 120 VAC power outlets on a separate 20 amp circuit with isolated ground will be provided on each wall for use in powering telecommunications devices. An additional duplex convenience outlet will be located away from the telecommunications outlets to provide power to operate service and maintenance equipment. Switched lighting will be provided in all CEL areas, adequate to promote work with small fiber items and miniature lettering devices. The following will be required per rack and attached to the bottom support post within the rack/cabinet: (2) 110vUnity. Depending on the facility type or upon customer request an additional (2) 110vNEMA 5L-20-Dedicated (2) 208vNEMA 6L-30 will be provided per rack and attached to the bottom support post within the rack/cabinet.

4.4.6. Ground all devices, cable sheaths, protectors and other equipment in accordance with

ANSI/EIA/TIA 607, T.O. 1-1-700-WA-1, MIL-STD-188-124B, MIL-HDBK-419A, and the NFPA 70. Provide a single-point ground for all communications/electronic equipment for the building within the CEL. Provide a TMGB a minimum of 6” high by 24” long installed

18” above the floor along a wall. The ground riser from the ground plate to the single main electrical service entrance ground must be a #1 AWG or larger copper conductor directly connected to the ground plate with no taps. The resistance of the ground riser must be 5 ohms or less measured from the main building ground point. All connections of wire-to-wire and/or wire-to-ground rod must be exothermic-welded. Extend #6 AWG or larger copper ground wires from the CEL ground plate to each TC within the building and connect a TGB in the TC. Bond each TMGB and TGB to non-current-carrying metal building parts, such as metal framing, in the CEL and TC as required by the NEC.

4.4.7. As a minimum, the room must be a climate controlled, dust-free environment with positive airflow and an air-condition optimal room temperature of 68 to 78 degrees F and 20-80% humidity, non-condensing (required for heat dissipation for communications equipment).

4.4.8. Fire Protection, if required, shall be provided as per applicable code.

4.4.9. If sprinklers are required within the equipment area, the heads shall be provided with wire cages to prevent accidental operation. Drainage troughs shall be placed under the sprinkler pipes to prevent leakage onto the equipment within the room in accordance with (IAW)

TIA/EIA-569A.

4.4.10. A minimum of three 4” (102mm) floor sleeves must be installed between stacked communications closets.