Attachment 3 - EIPS Whiteman AFB 28 Sep 10.pdf

EIPS-09-38CEG-001

28 September 2010

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EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION PERFORMANCE

SPECIFICATION (EIPS)

FOR

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) SERVICES

OF THE BASE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

AT

Whiteman AFB MO

Table of Contents

1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Documents

2.2 Federal Specifications and Standards

2.3 National Standards

2.4 Other Government Documents

2.5 Other Documents

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)

3.2 Inside Plant (ISP)

3.3 Building Wire and Cable

3.4 OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP) Cable and Distribution

3.5 Fiber Optic Terminal Equipment

3.6 Distribution Frame/Equipment Racks

3.7 Closures

3.8 Splicing

3.9 Pedestals and Housings

3.10 Construction

3.11 Bonding/Grounding

3.12 Cable Marking/Staking

3.13 Testing

4.0 GLOSSARY

5.0 ACRONYMS

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1.0 PURPOSE

This EIPS identifies procedures to support O&M of the Base Telecommunications System

(BTS).

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

Publication Number Date Title

Military Standard (MIL-STD)-

188-124 B

1 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 Revised as of

October 1, 2009

Telecommunications Federal

Communications

Commission (FCC) Connection of

Terminal Equipment to the Telephone

Network

7 CFR 1755.370 December, 2005 Rural Utility Service (RUS) Specification for Seven Wire Galvanized Steel Strand

EPA CFR 40 Parts 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265

Revised as of

July 1, 2009

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.)

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/retrieve.html

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Publication Number Date Title

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910 Revised as of

July 1, 2009

Occupational Safety and Health

Standards

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.268 Revised as of

July 1, 2009

Telecommunications

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.1101 Revised as of

July 1, 2009

Asbestos

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1926.650, 651, and 652

Revised as of

July 1, 2009

Excavation

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.120 Revised as of

July 1, 2009

Hazardous Waste Operation and

Emergency Response

OSHA CFR 29 1910.146 Revised as of

July 1, 2009

Permit-required Confined Spaces

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.147 Revised as of

July 1, 2009

The Control of Hazardous Energy

OSHA CFR 29 Part 1910.1200 Revised as of

July 1, 2009

Hazard Communications

(Lockout/Tagout)

(Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) documents may be obtained at www.osha.gov .)

2.3 NATIONAL STANDARDS

NFPA 70 2008 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

Data Interchange

Jan 1991 Interface between Data Terminating

Equipment and Employing Serial Binary

(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.

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:

http://www.osha.gov/

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ANSI C2-1997 9 Sep 2002 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

ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A May 2002 Administration Standard for the

Telecommunication Infrastructure of

Commercial Building

(Copies of the above ANSI/TIA/EIA documents may be obtained from the American National

Standards Institute, 25 W 43 rd

Street, 4 th

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. 17 th

Street, Ste 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209, Phone (703) 841-3200, Fax

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

2.4 OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

REA TE&CM Section 451.2 Apr 1984 Shield Continuity

REA TE & CM Section 823 Aug 1980 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 http://global.ihs.com/ http://www.nema.org/

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Publication Number Date Title

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 Underground Plant Construction

RUS 1751F-650 Jul 1996 Aerial Plant Guying and Anchoring

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)

RUS 1753F-153

Sep 2001 Specifications and Drawings for Service

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.)

2.5 LOCAL DOCUMENTS

Tab K, Revision 6 7 Jul 2009 Telecommunications Installation Criteria for

Facility Design & Renovation

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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 (PID) 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 may 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., not 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 Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP). Telephone keys or buttons shall be relabeled on all changes or relocates. Labels shall be printed, not hand written, permanently affixed and not easily detached or smeared. The label shall indicate information relevant to the device installed. Installation shall include data administration, activation of all required features of equipment, mounting and placement of the telephone instrument, all cross-connects, jumper or patch cords,and connecting the line cord and power supply if needed to the wall outlet at the customer premise as well as labeling or relabeling the http://www.section508.gov/

Whiteman EIPS - Page 9 phone instrument with the correct phone numbers on the phone or lines (if multiple line phone).

This does not include programmable or speed-dial type buttons.

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 may be employed 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 audible feedback. The instrument shall be equipped with a button to select either handset or

Whiteman EIPS - Page 10 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 may be employed 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 may be required to contact elevator provider 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 may be employed 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 may be employed via the telephone line cord.

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

Whiteman EIPS - Page 11 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.

3.1.1.2.3 Add-on Button Modules. When a P-Phone telephone instrument can accept add-on modules to support additional buttons for lines and features, installation and service shall include the appropriate electrical and mechanical connections to the base instrument. Installation and service activation for the add-on modules includes the supported station features, line appearances, and face plate details.

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) Phones. The contractor shall install VoIP telephones via the work order process. The VoIP phone is connected directly to the LAN. The battery for these phones is provided by the ethernet switch to which these phones are connected.

This battery will not be constant unless an uninterrupted power source is powering the switch.

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.

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3.1.2.4 Handset Equipment. All handsets within the same system shall be modular and designed to operate with, and be placed in, the cradle of any and all telephone instruments of the same type (i.e; 2500 or electronic key). The handsets shall have a flush mounted modular jack located on the transmitter end, and be accessible without removal of the handset housing. Both transmitter and receiver modules shall be replaceable. The handsets shall be provided in the colors necessary to maintain color uniformity of the instruments. The following handset equipment shall be compatible with other equipment specified in this EIPS, 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.

3.1.2.4.1 Push-To-Talk and Push-To-Listen Handsets. 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).

3.1.2.4.2 Amplified Handset. This handset shall be equipped with volume control on handset to boot the volume of the incoming call and be hearing aid compatible. This unit enables the user to hear better when the telephone signal is weak, when line voltage is low, or under high noise conditions.

3.1.2.4.3 Speech Amplified Handset. This handset shall be equipped with volume control on handset to boot the user’s voice and be hearing aid compatible.

3.1.2.4.4 Confidencer Mouthpiece. The confidencer shall be able to eliminate the interfering back ground noise. This confidencer mouthpiece shall be compatible with any ―G‖ style handset.

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

Whiteman EIPS - Page 13 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/SLINs/PIDs).

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

Whiteman EIPS - Page 14 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 shall 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.

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

Whiteman EIPS - Page 15 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 comprises equipment that converts digital signals to analog signals 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 to complete 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 devices. The circuit may be either analog or digital modes of data transfer. Equipment is installed at the Dial Central Office (DCO); however, equipment could be installed at the customer premise. The units are 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 typically 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, backplane 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 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.

However, existing key systems still in use shall be maintained. Expansion of an existing key system provides for the continued use of customer-invested equipment to meet a user’s growth needs. Installation and 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.

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3.1.4.1 Key System 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 Key System 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 Key System 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 Key System Size. The key system shall be provided in 4 sizes equipped and expandable to support the quantities of station lines and stations specified below:

Size I 8 station lines 16 stations

Size II 12 station lines 24 stations

Size III 24 station lines 48 stations

Size IV 60 station lines 120 stations

A talk path communication link is defined as a duplex circuit between two key system instruments, or between a key system instrument and a non-key system instrument). Size I, II, and III shall require no more than one key system control unit. Size IV may, at the option of the

Contractor, have one or two control units provided each unit can be connected in tandem and operate as single integrated system. Key system instruments terminated on one control unit shall be allowed line appearances of those station lines which are terminated on the other control unit.

3.1.4.6 Key System Station Lines. The peripheral module unit shall support switched and non-switched mainline (2-wire loop start), and/or optional 4-wire E&M tie trunks. Wiring from the station instrument to the peripheral unit for supporting communications, signaling, and power shall not exceed four pairs. Transmission between the control unit and the station instruments may be either digital or analog as specified on individual work orders. The data administration for the PABX and the key system are included in the activity required to support a new line or

Whiteman EIPS - Page 17 trunk assignment to key system telephone stations, updating face plates, and assigning appropriate PABX and key system features.

3.1.4.7 Key System Features. Key system instruments shall access any PABX feature assigned the central office main line. In addition, the key system shall be equipped with call hold; call waiting; call pickup; call transfer; individual speed dialing; system speed dialing; last number redial; conference calling; station intercom; hotlines; distinctive ringing; and music on-hold/in queue. The key system shall be initially equipped with memory and software necessary to provide features for the key system size. The Contractor shall identify which features the user can assign and change, and which features must be assigned and changed at the system administration level. Users shall not require tools to make station feature changes. Any equipment or tools required to assign and change system level features shall be provided by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall describe the method used to assign/change station software features and provide user cards and documents for the key system telephones. Operation, maintenance, and installation manuals shall remain with the key system. Additional copies of the station manuals shall be provided to telephone control officers and QAP.

3.1.4.8 Key System Multi-Button Telephone Instruments. See paragraph 3.1.1 for multi-button telephone description. Combination of both DCO main lines (switched or non-switched) and key system stations shall be permitted to the maximum allowed by the key size. Each button assigned as a line (or intercom) shall have visual as well as audible indication of any incoming calls. Buttons not assigned as lines may be assigned as features at the option of the users. The buttons shall be programmed IAW the users’ requirements. These instruments shall meet the following criteria:

6-Button: Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 4 lines.

10-Button: Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 8 lines.

20-Button: Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 16 lines.

30-Button: Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 24 lines.

40-Button: Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 32 lines.

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

3.1.4.10 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 (ISP)

Inside plant equipment is typically 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. Installation for the devices 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) will 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 equipment listed in appendix 5.2 (PABX, key system, etc). The effort shall include appropriate equipment software and interface ports. When identified by the CLIN/SLIN/PID, the Contractor shall propose and provide a voice mail system compatible with the listed 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 work order(s). 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).

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 work order(s). When DS1s are required at a location, shelf mountable DS1 jack ports shall be provided. The shelf shall support the addition

Whiteman EIPS - Page 19 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/SLINs/PIDs.

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.

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 22-24 AWG insulated conductors where single conductors are required, and shall be 22-24 AWG insulated conductors where multiple conductors are required. Jumper wire shall be secured in an organized 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-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/SLINs/PIDs. 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

Whiteman EIPS - Page 20 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 organized 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.

A Point-to-Point telecommunications circuit is exclusively assigned to the use of two end devices or end equipment supplied by the government. This is not a central office telephone switched circuit, but a 2 or 4 wire dedicated circuit with A and Z location established as part of the overall

Point-to-Point circuit design. The Point-to-Point circuit is of voice grade quality unless special conditioning is requested and the end user will install their equipment on each end of the circuit.

The establishment of the Point-to-Point circuit includes any channel bank or port activation, circuit repeaters due to distance limitations, jumpers/patch cords, all cross connections, cross connecting blocks or terminals and associated hardware such as D rings, jumper wire, jacks, etc.

that is required to complete the circuit in its entirety from A to Z locations. The Point-to-Point circuit can also be a T1, PRI, or BRI and apply to voice, video and data, LAN, ATM, Fiber

Multiplexer, etc. Testing of the complete Point-to-Point circuit, end to end is required to ensure complete stable continuity prior to government acceptance.

3.2.6.7 Point-to-Multipoint Circuit.

A dedicated circuit that connects a single A originating location to multiple outlying locations. A simple bridge connects the links from the primary location to the circuit(s) that connects to each leg or branch of the multipoint circuit. Such a circuit is also known as a multi-drop circuit or a fantail circuit, as the circuit fans out like a tail from the originating A location. Point-to-

Multipoint circuits generally are phrased in the context of a Government or FAA Primary Crash circuit and generally are provided as a carrier service.