FRC_COR_Section400_Phase_II_A00004.pdf

USCG Fast Response Cutter (FRC)

Solicitation HSCG23-15-R-FRCPII

Part III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments Section J, Attachment 2: Circular Of Requirements (COR)

Section 400 – Command, Control, Communication

PART III, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 2 400 - 1 Circular of Requirements

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 400. [RFP] COMMAND AND SURVEILLANCE

400-1 [RFP] General 400-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 400-3 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria

SECTION 401. [RFP] GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF COMMAND AND SURVEILLANCE

SYSTEMS

401-1 [RFP] General 401-2 [RFP] Definitions 401-3 [RFP] Performance Requirements 401-4 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 401-5 [RFP] Control Console

SECTION 403. [RFP] PERSONNEL SAFETY

403-1 [RFP] General 403-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 403-3 [RFP] Material and Material Certification 403-4 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria

SECTION 404. [RFP] RF TRANSMISSION LINES

404-1 [RFP] General 404-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 404-3 [RFP] Coaxial Cable 404-4 [RFP] Cable Routing 404-5 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 404-6 [RFP] Materials and Material Certification 404-7 [RFP] Test Requirements

SECTION 405. [RFP] ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS

405-1 [RFP] General 405-2 [RFP] Definitions 405-3 [RFP] Performance Requirements 405-4 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria

SECTION 406. [RFP] GROUNDING, BONDING, AND ELECTROMAGNETIC

INTERFERENCE REDUCTION

406-1 [RFP] General 406-2 [RFP] Definitions 406-3 [RFP] Performance Requirements 406-4 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria

SECTION 410. [RFP] SEAWATCH-FRC

410-1 [RFP] General 410-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 410-3 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 410-4 [RFP] SEAWATCH-FRC Command and Control System

410-5 [RFP] VEGA-ECS

SECTION 412. [RFP] DATA PROCESSING GROUP

412-1 [RFP] General 412-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 412-3 [RFP] Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) LAN 412-4 [RFP] Classified LAN

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412-5 [RFP] C2/SEAWATCH-FRC LAN

412-6 [RFP] Connectivity

SECTION 413. [RFP] DIGITAL DATA SWITCHBOARDS

413-1 [RFP] Performance Requirements

SECTION 421. [RFP] NON-ELECTRICAL AND NON-ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL

AIDS

421-1 [RFP] General 421-2 [RFP] Clinometers 421-3 [RFP] Day Shapes

SECTION 422. [RFP] NAVIGATION, SIGNAL AND SEARCH LIGHTS

422-1 [RFP] General 422-2 [RFP] Navigation Lights 422-3 [RFP] Signal Lights 422-4 [RFP] Searchlights 422-5 [RFP] Law Enforcement Light

SECTION 423. [RFP] ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION SYSTEMS, RADIO

423-1 [RFP] General 423-2 [RFP] Performance and General Requirements 423-3 [RFP] Major Components and Subsystems

SECTION 425. [RFP] ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

(ECDIS)

425-1 [RFP] Performance Requirements 425-2 [RFP] Hardware Requirements 425-3 [RFP] Electronics Charts

SECTION 430. [RFP] INTERIOR COMMUNICATION (IC) SYSTEMS

430-1 [RFP] Performance Requirements

SECTION 431. [RFP] INTERIOR COMMUNICATION PANELBOARD

431-1 [RFP] Performance Requirements

SECTION 432. [RFP] TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

432-1 [RFP] General 432-2 [RFP] Commercial Telephone System 432-3 [RFP] Sound Powered Phone System 432-4 [RFP] Facsimile (FAX) Machine

SECTION 433. [RFP] ANNOUNCING SYSTEMS

433-1 [RFP] General 433-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 433-3 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria

SECTION 434. [RFP] ENTERTAINMENT AND TRAINING SYSTEMS

434-1 [RFP] Entertainment System

SECTION 436. [RFP] ELECTRICAL ALARM, SAFETY AND WARNING SYSTEMS

436-1 [RFP] General 436-2 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 436-3 [RFP] Performance Requirements

SECTION 437. [RFP] INDICATING, ORDERING, AND METERING SYSTEMS FOR

NAVIGATION

437-1 [RFP] General

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437-2 [RFP] Gyrocompass System (Circuit LC) 437-3 [RFP] Underwater Speed Log System (Circuit Y) 437-4 [RFP] Rudder Angle Indicator (Circuit N) 437-5 [RFP] Wind Speed and Direction System (Circuit HD and HE) 437-6 [RFP] Self-Correcting Fluxgate Compass 437-7 [RFP] Outside Temperature and Humidity Sensor 437-8 [RFP] Barometer 437-9 [RFP] Depth Sounder System 437-10 [RFP] Inclinometer

SECTION 439. [RFP] RECORDING AND TELEVISION SYSTEMS

439-1 [RFP] Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Security System

SECTION 440. [RFP] EXTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RADIO SYSTEMS

440-1 [RFP] General 440-2 [RFP] Medium Frequency (MF) Navigation Telex (NAVTEX) Receiver Sub-

System 440-3 [RFP] High Frequency – Automated Link Establishment (HF-ALE)

Transceiver Sub-System 440-4 [RFP] High Frequency (HF) Receive Sub-System 440-5 [RFP] High Frequency (HF) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Global Maritime

Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Watch Receiver Sub-System 440-6 [RFP] Military Very High Frequency (VHF-FM) and VHF-AM Civil Aviation

Transceiver Sub-System 440-7 [RFP] Tactical Very High Frequency (Tactical-VHF) Transceiver Sub-System

440-8 [RFP] Marine Band Very High Frequency / Digital Selective Calling

(MarineBand-VHF/DSC) Transceiver Sub-System 440-9 [RFP] Marine Band Very High Frequency Channel 13 and Channel 16 Guard

Receiver Sub-System 440-10 [RFP] Very High Frequency (VHF) Handheld Transceiver Sub-System 440-11 [RFP] Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Military Satellite Communications

(MILSATCOM), UHF Line Of Sight (LOS) Transceiver Sub-System, and Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Transceiver Sub-System

440-12 [RFP] Tactical Ultra High Frequency (Tactical-UHF) Transceiver Sub-System

440-13 [RFP] Public Safety Ultra High Frequency (PublicSafety-UHF) Transceiver Sub-System

440-14 [RFP] Cellular Telephones 440-15 [RFP] Commercial Satellite Telephone Sub-System 440-16 [RFP] Commercial Satellite Data Service 440-17 [RFP] Commercial Satellite Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

(GMDSS) INMARSAT-C

440-18 [RFP] Antenna Switch Matrix Sub-System 440-19 [RFP] Secure Communications Encryption Sub-System 440-20 [RFP] Secure Voice Switchboard 440-21 [RFP] Digital Voice Logger (DVL) Audio Recording System 440-22 [RFP] Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) 440-23 [RFP] Global Maritime Distress and Signal System (GMDSS)

SECTION 443. [RFP] AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SYSTEMS

443-1 [RFP] Sound Signaling Device 443-2 [RFP] Bell Installation and Sound Performance

PART III, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 2 400 - 4 Circular of Requirements

SECTION 451. [RFP] SURFACE SEARCH RADAR SYSTEMS

451-1 [RFP] Primary Surface Search RADAR System 451-2 [RFP] Secondary Surface Search RADAR/Chart Plotter System 451-3 [RFP] Personal Computer (PC) Based RADAR Processor

SECTION 455. [RFP] IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (IFF)

455-1 [RFP] Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder System 455-2 [RFP] Marine Automatic Identification System (AIS)

SECTION 457. [RFP] INFRARED SEARCH TARGET DESIGNATION SYSTEM

457-1 [RFP] General 457-2 [RFP] Tactical Digital Video Recording (DVR) System

PART III, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 2 400 - 5 Circular of Requirements

SECTION 400. [RFP] COMMAND AND SURVEILLANCE

400-1 [RFP] General

400-1.1 [RFP] This Section sets forth the general requirements for the FRC command and surveillance system including sensors, command and control, and communications, and supplements the detail requirements specified in other Sections of this COR.

400-1.2 [RFP] The FRC shall be designed, constructed, certified and classed to the requirements of the ABS HSNC Guide to meet the classification requirements in COR Section 070. Follow-on sections of the COR identify exceptions or additions to the ABS HSNC Guide requirements.

400-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 400-2.1 [RFP] Workmanship of all electronics installations shall comply with Guideline 9 of MIL-HDBK-454A.

400-2.2 [RFP] Cables selected for the interconnection of interior communication and electronic circuits shall have the required number of spare conductors as indicated in Table 400-1. This table applies only to cables which penetrate a deck or fire-rated/watertight bulkhead. Spare conductors shall not be required for special application cables, such as multi-conductor shielded cable or OEM cables, unless otherwise specified.

Table 400-1 Spare Conductors

[RFP]

# OF CONDUCTORS OR

TWISTED PAIRS OF

CABLE

# OF SPARE

CONDUCTORS (MULTI-

CONDUCTORS

CABLES)

# OF SPARE

CONDUCTORS

(TWISTED PAIR

CABLES)

2 0 -

3 0 1

4 1 -

5 - 1

7 1 -

10 1 1

14 2 -

15 - 2

19 3 -

24 3 -

30 4 -

37 4 -

44 5 -

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400-2.3 [RFP] Electronic equipment shall operate as specified in this COR for at least

500 hours, continuously or intermittently, without the necessity for readjustment of any controls which are normally inaccessible to the operator during system operations.

400-2.4 [RFP] Electronic equipment shall perform within its specified parameters under the conditions set forth in COR Section 070.

400-2.5 [RFP] Electronic equipment shall operate within its specified parameters using power as specified in COR Section 300.

400-2.6 [RFP] Throughout the Command and Surveillance Sections of this COR, wherever IEEE-STD-45, Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard, is referenced, the recommendations contained therein shall be interpreted as requirements. Throughout the text of IEEE-STD-45, the word "shall" shall be substituted for the words "may" or "should", and the word "required" shall be substituted for the word "recommended."

400-2.7 [RFP] The FRC shall have a 10% service life growth margin at delivery for internal and external communications circuits and components.

400-3 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 400-3.1 [RFP] All parts, subassemblies, cards, modules, and units intended as replacement items shall be form, fit and function interchangeable in accordance with Guideline 7 of MIL-HDBK-454A.

400-3.2 [RFP] Cables selected for interconnection of interior communications and electronic equipment shall be low smoke type and conform to MIL-DTL-24643B or MIL-DTL-24640 for construction and testing. Cable designation labeling for all electronic cables shall meet the requirements of NAVSEA S9AA0-AA-010/GEN- SPEC, Section 305 and 400e. All cable installation shall follow the directions in DOD-STD-2003-1(1). Cable shall be segregated to prevent EMI/RFI by following the practices in NAVSEA handbook S9407-AB-HBK-010. In cases where vendor supplied C4ISR system or component cables do not meet low smoke or watertight standards and a suitable alternative cannot be identified, use of vendor unique, non conformant cable requires prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

400-3.3 [RFP] Equipment which is to be installed in the pilothouse shall be designed for ruggedized commercial use in a marine environment. COTS electronic equipment shall meet the general requirements of MIL-HDBK-2036.

400-3.4 [RFP] Equipment which is to be installed in exterior locations shall be watertight as defined in NEMA PUB ICS 6 or ABS HSNC 4-8-3 Table 2, “Minimum Degree of Protection (2006)”.

400-3.5 [RFP] Maximum operational availability of all electronic equipment is a design objective. Reliability expressed in terms of Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) shall be 2,500 hours or more, and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) shall be not more than 0.5 hours.

400-3.6 [RFP] The infrastructure shall comply with Navy IA 5239-31 (Shipboard RED/BLACK Installation Guidance), Navy IA 5239-22 (Protected Distribution Systems), MIL-STD-1310G, and the Committee on National Security Systems Advisory Memorandum (CNSSAM) TEMPEST/01-13, RED/BLACK Installation Guidance.

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400-3.7 [RFP] All electronic equipment shall meet the control, maintenance and safety requirements of ASTM F1166. Additionally, equipment installation shall ensure that human exposure to RF fields meets the safety requirements of IEEE STD C95.1.

400-3.8 [RFP] When equipment is rack-mounted, it shall be installed in commercially available 482.6mm (19 in) vertical electronics racks with a depth of no less than 772.2mm (30.4 in) which comply with EIA/CEA-310-E. The rack frames, bases and frame channels shall be manufactured of 14-gauge, or thicker, cold rolled steel. Adjustable panel and equipment mounting angles shall be manufactured of 11-gauge, or thicker, steel. The racks shall incorporate all necessary cable and power management and ventilation to support the installed equipment.

400-3.8.1 [RFP] A minimum 20% of growth space shall be designed into the total supplied electronics rack arrangement.

400-3.8.2 [RFP] Blank closure panels shall be used to cover open spaces in all electronics racks. Louvered plates and fans may be used to reduce heat buildup inside electronics racks but these shall not be included as part of the minimum unused space required above.

400-3.9 [RFP] Sun glare screens shall be installed on all pilothouse displays which are not designed to be readable in full daylight.

400-3.10 [RFP] The infrastructure shall comply with MIL-STD-464A (Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems) to ensure systems are electromagnetically compatible among all subsystems and equipment within the systems and with the environments caused by electromagnetic effect external to the system.

400-3.10.1 [RFP] Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Integration and Analysis Report (E3IAR) shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL 400-001.

400-3.10.2 [RFP] E3 Verification Procedures (E3VP) shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL 400-002.

400-3.10.3 [RFP] E3 Verification Report (E3VR) shall be submitted in accordance with

CDRL 400-003.

400-3.10.4 [RFP] The E3 analyses shall be performed for the completed FRC arrangement, including all equipment, structures, awnings, and outfit.

400-3.11 [RFP] Spectrum certification is required for all systems that radiate electromagnetic energy into the atmosphere. The National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) is the Executive Branch’s telecommunication policy advisor to the President and the manager of all Federal Government spectrum use.

400-3.11.1 [RFP] A Spectrum Planning Subcommittee (SPS) application will be submitted for all systems that do not have SPS Certification by the Government in accordance with the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, Chapter 10. Equipment that contains a FCC part 15 ID label may not require spectrum certification and will be determined on a case by case basis. The following data shall be provided to support the application process.

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400-3.11.1.1 [RFP] Equipment Certification Cover Letters shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL 400-004 for each communication - electronics system.

400-3.11.1.2 [RFP] Transmitter Equipment Characteristics Reports shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL 400-005 for each component without a FCC part 15 ID label or SPS certification.

400-3.11.1.3 [RFP] Receiver Equipment Characteristics Reports shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL 400-006 for each component without a FCC part 15 ID label or SPS certification.

400-3.11.1.4 [RFP] Antenna Equipment Characteristics Reports shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL 400-007 for each component without a FCC part 15 ID label or SPS certification.

400-3.11.1.5 [RFP] The list of Phase I FRC equipment with SPS Certification is provided in Contract Section J, Attachment 6 for reference.

400-3.11.2 [RFP] In accordance with NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, Special Temporary Authorization (STA) for experimental Test and Evaluation shall be obtained.

400-3.11.3 [RFP] Permanent operating frequency assignments and spectrum lifecycle support of the equipment will be the responsibility of the Government, post-delivery.

PART III, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 2 400 - 9 Circular of Requirements

SECTION 401. [RFP] GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF COMMAND AND SURVEILLANCE

SYSTEMS

401-1 [RFP] General 401-1.1 [RFP] This Section sets forth the general requirements for arrangement of the command and surveillance systems aboard the FRC.

401-2 [RFP] Definitions 401-2.1 [RFP] The electronic systems are comprised of functional subsystems defined as follows:

401-2.1.1 [RFP] Command and Control. - A combination of equipment required to collect, analyze, process, display, and relay data from sensors.

401-2.1.2 [RFP] Navigation. - A combination of equipment used to determine the position, course, and speed of the FRC.

401-2.1.3 [RFP] Communications. - A combination of equipment used to convey, in all forms, information from one point to another.

401-3 [RFP] Performance Requirements 401-3.1 [RFP] Accessibility. - Equipment shall be located to provide space for operation, maintenance, adjustment, and repair as identified on the installation control drawings or technical manuals.

401-3.2 [RFP] Permanently installed equipment shall be kept clear of routes required for removal of equipment or machinery and clear of normal traffic routes.

401-3.3 [RFP] Equipment such as switch panels and fuse boxes shall be installed to be accessible for switching, testing and fuse replacing.

401-3.4 [RFP] Pressurized antennas and tuner coupler groups, not accessible for servicing, shall have remote filler tubes and gauges in readily accessible locations.

401-3.5 [RFP] Hand operated controls, devices, and manually operated switches shall be grouped and located to permit convenient use by operators at their normal duty stations in accordance with ASTM F1166.

401-3.6 [RFP] Switches controlling any single electronic equipment shall be grouped and located so as to minimize the possibility of inadvertent switching of other equipment.

401-3.7 [RFP] Electronic equipment installed in exposed locations shall have operating controls facing aft, except where the operator's duties do not permit him or her to face forward. Instruments that are weather-exposed or may be subject to salt spray, dirt, or moisture under any operating condition shall be installed in a manner which minimizes prolonged continuous exposure.

401-3.8 [RFP] Where shielded cables are used within the hull, the cable shield shall be properly terminated (360° grounded) at one end only, unless recommended otherwise by the equipment manufacturer or required otherwise in this COR. RF shielded cables shall be grounded at each end. TSEC related cables shall be grounded at both ends. Shields of cables routed top side or exposed shall be grounded 360° at connectors, junction boxes, and at the weather deck or

PART III, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 2 400 - 10 Circular of Requirements weather bulkhead penetration point. In addition, metal pipe and conduits routed in top side areas shall be grounded at the point of penetration.

401-3.9 [RFP] Alternating current operated electronic equipment shall be supplied power by shielded-type isolation transformers. Each system shall have its own isolation transformer which may be provided either integral to the equipment or as part of the system installation. Grounds from individual isolation transformers shall be returned to a single location; such as a power panel, a primary electronic load center, or the ship service generator switchboard.

401-3.10 [RFP] Cooling shall be provided or equipment shall be located as described in COR Section 512-2.3 to prevent overheating. Equipment dissipating heat shall be arranged so as to prevent the potential for creating heat zones or hot pockets within a compartment. Equipment shall not be located above or adjacent to heat producing elements such as piping or ducts.

401-3.11 [RFP] Electronic equipment shall be located away from fluid spray, drip splash, or blown droplets. When such locations cannot be avoided, the equipment shall be protected from those elements.

401-3.12 Exposed electrical equipment in the vicinity of where personnel could potentially be working, including the inside of the bridge consoles, shall have guards to prevent electrical shock or shorting of equipment.

401-3.13 [RFP] A Computer Wire Data List shall be prepared and delivered in accordance with CDRL 401-001.

401-3.14 [RFP] TEMPEST Control Plan. A TEMPEST Control Plan shall be developed and provided in accordance with CDRL 401-002. The plan shall describe the Contractor’s plan to meet the TEMPEST requirements of the contract and steps to be taken when violations are discovered.

401-4 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 401-4.1 [RFP] Shock mounts, provided as part of electronic equipment, shall not be replaced with any other type or size unless prior authorization is provided by the Contracting Officer.

401-4.2 [RFP] Installation of electronic systems shall comply with equipment manufacturers' instructions. When installation instructions are not included with the equipment, installation shall be as specified in NAVSEA 0967-LP-000-0100 and NAVSEA 0967-LP-000-0110. In case of conflict between these two NAVSEA publications, the requirements of the latter shall prevail.

401-4.3 [RFP] Electronics racks meeting the requirements of COR Section 400-3.8 shall be provided, installed, and arranged in accordance with 154R-WPC-400-301 Rev “-” C4ISR Space Arrangement.

401-5 [RFP] Control Console 401-5.1 [RFP] The FRC control console shall be located in the pilothouse on the FRC's centerline, arranged in accordance with drawing 154R-WPC-410-301 Rev ”-” Command and Control Arrangement. It is designed so that the helmsman is facing forward, with unobstructed vision forward and to the sides of the vessel.

The control console includes the following equipment:

401-5.1.1 [RFP] Steering controls.

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401-5.1.2 [RFP] Propulsion system controls including throttle and gear controls, engine start and stop controls, and emergency engine shutdown controls.

401-5.1.3 [RFP] Propulsion gauges.

401-5.1.4 [A00004] Fluxgate Magnetic Compass Display.

401-5.1.5 [RFP] Gyrocompass display, COR Section 437-2.

401-5.1.6 [RFP] Searchlight controls.

401-5.1.7 [RFP] Rudder angle indicator, COR Section 437-4.

401-5.1.8 [RFP] Autopilot controls.

401-5.1.9 [RFP] Whistle (horn) control.

401-5.1.10 [RFP] Generator alarms.

401-5.1.11 [RFP] EO-IR controls.

401-5.1.12 [RFP] Bow Thruster controls.

401-5.1.13 [RFP] Console lighting dimmer controls.

401-5.2 [RFP] Ship service and emergency generator shutdowns are required to be located in the pilothouse in addition to other requirements.

401-5.3 [RFP] The following controls and displays are mounted so that they are grouped based on function and can be easily seen and operated from the helmsman's normal position with the helmsman facing forward:

401-5.3.1 [RFP] SEAWATCH-FRC display and controls.

401-5.3.2 [RFP] MCMS display and controls.

401-5.3.3 [RFP] RADAR display and controls.

401-5.3.4 [RFP] Depth sounder display and controls.

401-5.3.5 [RFP] Speed Log display and controls.

401-5.3.6 [RFP] Wind speed and direction display and controls.

401-5.3.7 [RFP] Communication Transceivers (or Transceiver Remote Control Heads).

401-5.3.7.1 [RFP] Tactical VHF Transceiver, COR Section 440-7.

401-5.3.7.2 Tactical UHF Transceiver, COR Section 440-12.

401-5.3.7.3 [RFP] Marine Band DSC VHF Transceiver, COR Section 440-8.

401-5.3.7.4 [RFP] KITEs and communications system speaker volume controls.

401-5.3.8 [RFP] Announcing system.

401-5.3.9 [RFP] Window wiper and washer controls.

401-5.4 [RFP] Alarm panels, exterior lighting controls, and navigation light controls are convenient to the control station.

401-5.5 [RFP] An overhead console may be used for secondary controls such as navigation and deck light control. An overhead console shall not be used for primary engine controls, tachometers, depth sounder, or compass displays. If used, an overhead console shall not impair the vision of the helmsman or

PART III, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 2 400 - 12 Circular of Requirements interfere with headroom. In no instance shall cables hang from the overhead so that they are allowed to sway.

401-5.6 [RFP] Gauges, indicators, and displays shall be provided with adjustable intensity backlighting. Unless specified elsewhere, the range of adjustment shall be from zero to full intensity.

401-5.7 [RFP] Lighted gauges, alarm indicators, and displays shall be arranged so that they do not reflect on the pilothouse windows during night operations.

401-5.8 [RFP] Consoles shall be fitted with access covers to allow maintenance and repair of equipment. These covers shall be hinged and shall be able to be opened and removed without the use of tools.

401-5.8.1 [RFP] Lighting and electrical service outlets shall be provided inside each console to facilitate maintenance.

401-5.9 [RFP] Design of the consoles and the controls, displays, alarms and integration therein shall comply with ASTM F1166.

PART III, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 2 400 - 13 Circular of Requirements

SECTION 403. [RFP] PERSONNEL SAFETY

403-1 [RFP] General

403-1.1 [RFP] This Section describes the equipment and personnel safety requirements for the FRC. Implemented safety procedures shall comply with NAVSEA 0967- LP-000-0100, Section 3; COMDTINST M10550.25B, Chapter 2; and COMDTINST M5100.47A. Marking physical hazards for proper lettering and color markings for electronic and electrical equipment shall be performed in compliance with COMDTINST M10360.3D and ANSI Z535 Safety Color Code.

Physical personnel safety shall also comply with COR Section 077.

403-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 403-2.1 [RFP] Shorting probes, “dead man” sticks, and safety markings shall be provided and installed in accordance with the references listed in COR Section 403-1.1.

403-3 [RFP] Material and Material Certification 403-3.1 [RFP] In the event that safety precautions contained herein conflict with those contained in other publications such as Naval or other Coast Guard Publications, Technical Manuals, etc., COMDTINST M10550.25B, Electronics Manual and COMDTINST M5100.47A, Safety and Environmental Health Manual shall take precedence.

403-4 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 403-4.1 [RFP] Protection of personnel against Hazards of Personnel, Electromagnetic

Radiation to Personnel (HERP), to fuels (HERF), and to ordnance (HERO) shall meet the requirements in Protecting Personnel from Electromagnetic Fields DoDINST 6055.11 (HERP), Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Standard C95.1 (HERP), NAVSEA Pub OP3565/ NAVAIR 16-1-529 Volume 1 (HERF), and NAVSEA OP 3565/ NAVAIR 16-1-529 Volume 2 (HERO).

The general safety requirements documented in MIL-HDBK-454A and section 3 of OPNAVINST 5100-19 shall be followed.

403-4.1.1 [RFP] The Government will fund and coordinate a RADHAZ, HERP, HERF, HERO Survey for the first Phase II FRC. This Survey will be performed by the U.S. Navy’s specialists at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren. The Contractor shall include this in their IMS and it must be conducted prior to Builder’s Trials. The Survey can be conducted after the normal work day and is expected to take four days. The standards documented in MIL-STD-464A (Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems) will be followed for the RADHAZ, HERP, HERF, HERO survey.

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SECTION 404. [RFP] RF TRANSMISSION LINES

404-1 [RFP] General

404-1.1 [RFP] This Section sets forth the general requirements for the FRC's radio frequency cabling and provides guidelines for installation. This Section also addresses the FRC's radar cable requirements.

404-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 404-2.1 [RFP] Radio frequency transmission lines shall meet the following general and installation requirements:

404-2.1.1 [RFP] Be kept to a minimum length.

404-2.1.2 [RFP] Located to provide protection from mechanical abuse and heat damage.

404-2.1.3 [RFP] Located to avoid physical or electrical interference with equipment, cables, or other radio frequency transmission lines.

404-2.1.4 [RFP] Electrically balanced wherever necessary.

404-2.1.5 [RFP] The entrance of moisture and dirt shall be prevented. Non-solid dielectric lines shall be installed so there are no pockets in which moisture can collect.

404-2.1.6 [RFP] Installed so that the characteristic impedance of each line is not materially changed.

404-2.1.7 [RFP] Installed so that they will not be disturbed by removal of deck plates, gratings, or machinery.

404-2.1.8 [RFP] Installed so as not to impair the airtight or watertight integrity of decks or bulkheads. Penetration of ship structure shall comply with the structural requirements of COR Sections 100 through 180.

404-2.2 [RFP] When installing cable, force shall not be applied which changes the dimension of or otherwise damages the cable.

404-2.3 [RFP] For cable with a polyethylene dielectric, the maximum operating temperature is 85°C (185°F). For cable with a polytetrafluoroethylene dielectric, the maximum operating temperature is 200°C (392°F). Cables shall not be installed in areas where the ambient temperature, plus the center conductor temperature rise, exceeds the maximum temperature rating of the cable unless special cooling is provided.

404-3 [RFP] Coaxial Cable 404-3.1 [RFP] Standard methods shown in publication NAVSEA 0967-LP-000-0110 shall be used for:

404-3.1.1 [RFP] Entry of coaxial cables to accessories, equipment, and wiring boxes.

404-3.1.2 [RFP] Passing coaxial cable through bulkheads.

404-3.1.3 [RFP] Protection of cable against heat, condensation, and mechanical damage.

404-3.1.4 [RFP] Supporting and securing cable to decks and bulkheads.

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404-3.2 [RFP] Coaxial cables shall be installed so that equipment servicing, equipment deflection, deflection of bulkheads, and maximum movement of expansion joints will not subject the cable to tension or shear damage. Sag between hangers shall be uniform for each row of cables in racks so that the clearance between rows will be the same throughout the cable run. Sag shall be limited to that allowed for electric cable in similar runs. Whenever cables enter stuffing tubes, the angle of approach shall be such as to allow tightening of gland nuts without the necessity of flexing cables.

404-3.3 [RFP] Coaxial cables shall not be secured directly to bulkhead plating, but shall be supported on beams or hangers.

404-3.4 [RFP] Coaxial cable shall enter equipment enclosures in accordance with the following:

404-3.4.1 [RFP] Watertight. - Through stuffing tubes in locations as provided on the equipment and best suited to the disposition of the cable.

404-3.4.2 [RFP] Non-watertight. - Through cable clamps, FED-SPEC A-A-50552, located in bottom or sides of the enclosure; if top entrance is more practicable, stuffing tubes shall be used.

404-3.5 [RFP] The inside bend radius of coaxial cable shall be more than 10 times the cable diameter, except when the cable is subject to repeated flexure, in which case the inside bend radius shall be more than 20 times the cable diameter.

404-3.6 [RFP] Terminal boxes, branch boxes, or other forms of standard electric wiring equipment shall not be used to terminate or connect coaxial cable. Coaxial cable shall not be spliced.

404-4 [RFP] Cable Routing 404-4.1 [RFP] Cables forming parts of different electronic circuits shall be routed in separate wireways wherever practicable. Cables shall be routed on the inboard side of beams or other supporting structures to provide additional protection.

Cables shall be located so that the maximum number of circuits will be maintained in service in case of casualty to a single area. Cables near hydraulic fluid piping shall have drip-proof shields or other barriers installed to protect from leak damage. In addition, cables throughout the FRC shall be installed to meet the shielding and grounding requirements of MIL-STD-1310.

404-4.2 [RFP] Wherever watertight equipment (having no standard non-watertight equivalent) is installed in compartments or systems which do not require the equipment to be watertight, the cable entrances shall be made as prescribed for non-watertight enclosures in COR Section 404-3.4.2.

404-4.3 [RFP] Stuffing tubes or multi-cable transits shall be used for passing coaxial cables and non-coaxial through airtight, fume-tight, or light-tight decks or bulkheads.

404-4.4 [RFP] Bushings and collars shall be used wherever cables penetrate non-tight bulkheads and decks.

404-5 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 404-5.1 [RFP] Radio frequency transmission lines shall be installed to meet the requirements of COR Section 304, unless otherwise specified in this COR Section.

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404-5.2 [RFP] Coaxial Cable and Hardware.

404-5.2.1 [RFP] Coaxial cables shall comply with MIL-DTL-17/ (220 through 227) with the exception of the RF antenna cable for the Ku-Band Service system required in COR Section 440-16. The RF antenna cable for the Ku-Band Service system shall be low-smoke, zero-halogen, low-loss with connectors that comply with the Ku-Band system manufacturer’s recommendations. The cable and connectors shall be selected based upon the characteristic impedance, voltage rating, and power rating for the frequency at which the cable will be used.

404-6 [RFP] Materials and Material Certification 404-6.1 [RFP] Selection of Coaxial Cables and Fittings.

404-6.1.1 [RFP] All cables shall be of low smoke and zero halogen construction.

404-6.1.2 [RFP] All cable connectors exposed to weather shall be waterproofed using silicone grease impregnated heat shrink tubing. RTV or similar compounds shall not be used.

404-6.1.3 [RFP] If the antenna runs are of a length where the loss through the cable exceeds the manufacturer’s equipment requirements, Heliax cable may be used.

404-6.1.4 [RFP] LMR cable (a high performance coaxial type cable) shall not be used.

For applications where LMR cable is recommended, cables conforming to COR Section 404-5.2.1 shall be used.

404-6.1.5 [RFP] Connectors shall be selected on the basis of the cable to be used, the function to be performed and the system with which to be interfaced.

404-7 [RFP] Test Requirements 404-7.1 [RFP] After installation, all Coaxial and radar cables shall be tested in accordance with COR Section 095-11.20. The results of these tests shall be provided to the Government. (CDRL 092-002)

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SECTION 405. [RFP] ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS

405-1 [RFP] General

405-1.1 [RFP] This Section sets forth the general requirements for the FRC's antennas and their locations. This Section also addresses the maximum allowable personnel exposure to radio frequency radiation.

405-2 [RFP] Definitions 405-2.1 [RFP] Antennas include communication antennas, radar antennas and pedestal systems, navigation antennas, and the FRC's entertainment antenna (TV/FM and Satellite).

405-3 [RFP] Performance Requirements 405-3.1 [RFP] All antennas shall be recommended by the equipment manufacturer for marine service.

405-3.2 [RFP] Antennas shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Remotely controlled units used in antenna circuits shall be located to ensure that the system meets performance parameters. Coating material shall not be applied to ceramic or phenolic insulation material forming a part of the antenna installation.

405-3.2.1 [RFP] The antenna for the RDF required in COR Section 423-3.1.1 shall be installed at the top of the mast unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.

405-3.3 [RFP] Surface search radar antenna foundation(s) shall be parallel to the FRC's baseline to within 30 arc minutes. The 0° and 180° reference lines of the radar antenna foundation(s) shall be parallel to within 30 arc minutes of the FRC's centerline and off-set not more than 6mm (0.24 in) from the FRC's centerline plane. The radar antenna(s) shall be mounted at or above the height necessary to enable the radar(s) to meet the performance requirements of COR Section 451-1.

405-3.4 [RFP] Antennas shall not be located on the centerline forward of the helm position, or in any position which limits the use of other machinery or mechanical equipment. Antennas shall be located so that personnel exposure limits do not exceed those specified in IEEE C95.1.

405-4 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 405-4.1 [RFP] All antenna installations shall follow the requirements of Volume 1 of

NAVSEA 0967-LP-177-3010 and NAVSEA 0967-LP-177-3020.

405-4.2 [RFP] Radiation patterns for the antenna installed on the Phase I FRCs are provided in document 154R-WPC-405-501 Rev “-“Antenna Radiation Patterns.

405-4.3 [RFP] Radiation patterns shall be provided for each antenna (CDRL 405-001).

The radiation patterns shall be used to determine the correct placement of each antenna to prevent interference with other antennas or structure.

405-4.4 [RFP] All antennas shall meet the environmental requirements listed in COR Section 070. In addition, they shall be selected and installed to meet any environmental conditions in excess of those in COR Section 070 that are created by the FRC, such as diesel engine exhausts, etc.

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SECTION 406. [RFP] GROUNDING, BONDING, AND ELECTROMAGNETIC

INTERFERENCE REDUCTION

406-1 [RFP] General 406-1.1 [RFP] This Section sets forth the basic requirements for the FRC's grounding and bonding system. This Section also defines the standards for the reduction of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

406-2 [RFP] Definitions 406-2.1 [RFP] EMI is impairment of the reception of a wanted electromagnetic signal caused by electrostatic disturbance.

406-3 [RFP] Performance Requirements 406-3.1 [RFP] Interference conditions which are due to inherent deficiency in GFE shall be brought to the attention of the Coast Guard promptly after the discovery of the interference condition.

406-3.2 [RFP] Safety rails, lifelines, awnings, and lanyards shall not generate EMI.

406-3.3 [RFP] Cables shall be routed within the FRC structure to protect against electromagnetic interference. Cables that must be routed to topside or exposed locations shall be shielded, either by use of shielded cables or by use of single or multi-cable conduit, or both.

406-3.4 [RFP] Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shall be tested in accordance with MIL-STD-1605. Any unacceptable EMI shall be corrected in accordance with

MIL-STD-461.

406-3.5 [RFP] Equipment and devices which are adversely affected by electromagnetic coupling shall be located and oriented for minimum coupling.

406-3.6 [RFP] Equipment and electronic systems which can interact due to electromagnetic or electrostatic fields shall be separated or shielded.

406-4 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 406-4.1 [RFP] NAVSEA 0967-LP-000-0150 shall be followed to reduce interference.

406-4.2 [RFP] Grounding and bonding requirements, methods, and materials shall conform to MIL-STD-1310 and publication NAVSEA 0967-LP-000-0110.

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SECTION 410. [RFP] SEAWATCH-FRC

410-1 [RFP] General

410-1.1 [RFP] This Section sets forth requirements for the arrangement of ship’s command and control (C2) and navigation system.

410-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 410-2.1 [RFP] The primary control station for operation of the vessel shall be located in the pilothouse as shown in drawings 154-WPC-410-301 Rev “-”. Controls for all equipment necessary for the underway operation of the vessel, for the navigation of the vessel, and for communication with other vessels and shoreside stations shall be located in the pilothouse.

410-2.2 [RFP] The USCG Command, Control, and Communications Engineering Center (C3CEN) will provide SEAWATCH-FRC as the C2 system software for the FRC.

The SEAWATCH-FRC system software will be provided as GFE. The Coast Guard will install and integrate the SEAWATCH-FRC software on the contractor furnished equipment required in COR Section 425-2. The SEAWATCH-FRC Block Diagram is provided as a reference for system development, drawing 154R-WPC-410-304 Rev “-“ Seawatch & VEGA-ECS.

410-2.2.1 [RFP] In addition to the sensors listed in COR Section 425-1.1, SEAWATCH- FRC shall interface with:

410-2.2.1.1 [RFP] The EO-IR sensor, specified in COR Section 457-1.

410-2.2.1.2 [RFP] The RDF, specified in COR Section 423-3.1.1.3.1.

410-2.2.1.3 [RFP] The Marine Band VHF/DSC Transceiver specified in COR Section 440-8.4.

410-2.2.1.4 [RFP] The Outside Temperature and Humidity Sensor specified in COR Section 437-7.1.

410-2.2.1.5 [RFP] The Barometer specified in COR Section 437-8.1.

410-2.2.1.6 [RFP] The Inclinometer specified in COR Section 437-10.1.

410-2.2.2 [RFP] Two mock-ups of the SEAWATCH-FRC C2 suite (including the equipment/connections required by COR Section 425-1.1 shall be provided with all of the hardware and connected sensors necessary to simulate operation and demonstrate the proper integration of all of the equipment with the GFE software. One will be retained at the contractor’s (or sub-contractor’s) facility and one will be delivered to the USCG C3CEN in Portsmouth, VA for engineering/software development. Each mock-up shall be identical to the other. Once a successful demonstration has been achieved, the mock-up at the contractor’s (or sub-contractor’s) facility will remain intact as a training aid for crew and support personnel.

410-2.2.2.1 [RFP] The SEAWATCH-FRC C2 mockups shall be installed in electronics racks which comply with COR Section 400-3.8.

410-3 [RFP] Design Standards and Criteria 410-3.1 [RFP] The control system shall also comply with the ABS Guide for Bridge

Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems with “NIBS” Notation, (except that a

PART III, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 2 400 - 20 Circular of Requirements single gyrocompass is required, per COR Section 437-2) and “ABS Ergonomic Design of Navigational Bridges.”

410-4 [RFP] SEAWATCH-FRC Command and Control System 410-4.1 [RFP] GFE SEAWATCH-FRC software shall run on hardware specified in COR

Section 425-2.

410-4.2 [RFP] In addition to those described in COR Section 425-2, SEAWATCH-FRC provides the following C2 functions (provided as information for understanding of the system):

410-4.2.1 [RFP] Recording and playback capability for data, video (analog and digital), sensor information, and alerts, without adversely impacting C2 operations or ongoing recording. Recording capabilities shall allow for 24 hours of recorded information with a minimum continuous block of 2 hours.

410-4.2.1.1 [RFP] The ability to control and view playback of buffered video data is available at any SEAWATCH-FRC workstation.

410-4.2.1.2 [RFP] Alert notification when there is a problem with data recording which will impact C2.

410-4.2.1.3 [RFP] Tactical video shall be distributed at the SECRET level.

410-4.2.1.4 [RFP] The capability for data and tactical video storage at the Secret Level and at the SBU Level.

410-4.2.1.5 [RFP] Video recording shall allow for 2 simultaneous recordings which are selectable/patched from any source.

410-4.2.2 [RFP] Archival and retrieval capability of all recorded information, in its native format, without adversely impacting C2 operations.

410-4.2.2.1 [RFP] The operator has the ability to specify those portions of the recorded information that are to be permanently archived to a removable media.

410-4.2.2.2 [RFP] The system has the capability to identify the archived data to be restored.

410-4.2.2.3 [RFP] The system has the capability of archiving tactical video to removable media at the Secret Level and the SBU Level.

410-4.2.3 [RFP] Post-event regeneration and analysis support.

410-4.2.4 [RFP] Recording and playback ownship location and selected track information.

410-4.2.5 [RFP] Electronic watch stander log capability.

410-4.2.6 [RFP] The ability to control recording from the SEAWATCH-FRC operator workstations.

410-4.2.7 [RFP] Digital image viewing capability.

410-4.2.8 [RFP] Display of operator-selected tactical data on operator-selected displays.

410-4.2.9 [RFP] Display operator selected overlays for radar video on operator-selected geographic displays, as required in COR Section 425-1.2.

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410-4.2.10 [RFP] The ability to convert navigational sensor, and ownship data from GPS into a form operationally suitable for use by mission planning, including mission support decision.

410-4.2.11 [RFP] Display navigational status (including position and AIS data) of ownship and embarked assets.

410-4.2.12 [RFP] Full Level 2 Automatic Radar Plotting Aide (ARPA) functionality for the control of Surface Search Radars.

410-4.2.13 [RFP] Display of operator-selected video data on operator-selected displays in the CO’s and the XO’s staterooms.

410-5 [RFP] VEGA-ECS

410-5.1 [RFP] VEGA-ECS is an electronic charting software application that will be provided as GFE. The Coast Guard will install and integrate the VEGA-ECS software on the Contractor furnished hardware required in COR Section 410-5.2.

The ECS (V2) VEGA Block Diagram is provided as guidance to show the current configuration in use by the Coast Guard.

410-5.2 [RFP] Hardware Requirements:

410-5.2.1 [RFP] Single Microsoft Windows 7® Professional, 64 bit capable workstation

410-5.2.1.1 [RFP] Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or Xeon (or newer)

410-5.2.1.2 [RFP] Minimum of 2.5 GHz Processors

410-5.2.1.3 [RFP] Minimum of 4 GB RAM

410-5.2.1.4 [RFP] Graphics:

410-5.2.1.4.1 [RFP] Graphics Memory: Minimum of 512 MB

410-5.2.1.4.2 [RFP] GPU: ATI (DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver)

410-5.2.1.5 Hard Drive: Minimum of 500GB, 7200 RPM

410-5.2.1.6 [RFP] PCI/PCX Slots: Minimum of 1

410-5.2.1.7 [RFP] Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card capable of a minimum of 100/1000Mbps

410-5.2.1.8 [RFP] DVD Drive: Minimum of 48x read/write

410-5.2.1.9 [RFP] Serial Ports:

410-5.2.1.9.1 [RFP] Minimum of 1 serial port capable of interfacing with an external serial port server to receive data from a minimum of five sensors

410-5.2.1.9.2 [RFP] Minimum of 5 for direct serial input from onboard sensors

410-5.2.1.10 [RFP] USB Ports: Minimum of 4 ports

410-5.2.1.10.1 [RFP] Keyboard: USB

410-5.2.1.10.2 [RFP] Mouse: USB

410-5.2.2 [RFP] 15" display complying with the display requirements of COR Section 425-2.2.2.1.

410-5.2.3 [RFP] Serial Port Server to integrate required interfaces (COR Section 410- 5.3) meeting the following minimum requirements (For information Only:

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Equipment meeting this requirement in use on Coast Guard platforms is the Comtrol DeviceMaster RTS, part number 99448-0.):

410-5.2.3.1 [RFP] Eight distinct serial ports.

410-5.2.3.2 [RFP] Serial ports software configurable to RS232/RS422/TD485.

410-5.2.3.3 [RFP] Device configurable via HTTP.

410-5.2.3.4 [RFP] Output data via User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and TCP/IP over Local Area Network (LAN) connection.

410-5.2.3.5 [RFP] Surge protection on all ports.

410-5.2.3.6 [RFP] 230 kbps throughput on all ports.

410-5.2.3.7 [RFP] Light indicators for Ethernet and serial activity.

410-5.2.3.8 [RFP] Device Drivers compatible with Windows XP Professional SP2.

410-5.3 [RFP] Required Interfaces (NMEA 0183, version 2.1 or later):

410-5.3.1 [RFP] AIS (COR Section 455-2).

410-5.3.2 [RFP] DGPS (COR Section 423-3.1.2).

410-5.3.3 [RFP] Depth Sounder (COR Section 437-9).

410-5.3.4 [RFP] Gyrocompass (COR Section 437-2.1).

410-5.3.5 [RFP] Speed Log (COR Section 437-3).

410-5.3.6 [RFP] Fluxgate Compass (COR Section 437-6).

410-5.3.7 [RFP] Wind Speed and Direction System (COR Section 437-5).

410-5.3.8 [A00004] Reserved.

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SECTION 412. [RFP] DATA PROCESSING GROUP

412-1 [RFP] General

412-1.1 [RFP] This section sets forth the general requirements for the FRC's Local Area Network (LAN) cabling systems and provides guidelines for installation. This section also addresses computer outlets and their locations.

412-2 [RFP] Performance Requirements 412-2.1 [RFP] The contractor shall design and install fiber optic LAN cable systems in accordance with Commercial Standards and Publications TIA/EIA TSB 67 standard and the following criteria:

412-2.2 [RFP] The shipboard LAN cabling systems shall be provided with the following connections/components:

412-2.2.1 [RFP] All fiber optic cable shall be a minimum of four-strand commercial low smoke, zero halogen, 900 micron tight buffer (jacket), fiber optic cable.

412-2.2.2 [RFP] Except for the Classified LAN, all fiber optic cable connectors shall be ceramic ST connectors. The connectors for the Classified LAN shall be ceramic SC connectors.

412-2.2.3 [RFP] All strands of all fiber optic cables shall be terminated.

412-2.2.4 [RFP] All fiber optic cable runs shall terminate in patch panels at the central distribution points for each LAN in the C4ISR equipment room.

412-2.2.5 [RFP] A one meter fiber optic cable loop shall be included at each termination point, or a two meter loop at one end or the other.

412-2.2.6 [RFP] The network server will be connected post-delivery by the Government to a patch panel located in the C4ISR equipment room (drawing 154R-WPC- 412-301 Rev”-“ Local Area Network (LAN) Systems).

412-2.2.7 [RFP] Shore Tie. The shore tie junction box shall have at least 4 fiber optic connections (2 pair) that lead to the patch panel and support line rates of 100 Mbps or 100/1000 Mbps. A minimum of 2 pair of copper conductors shall also be run directly from the telephone shore tie receptacle (COR Section 432-2.4) to the unclassified LAN central patch panel located in the C4ISR equipment room (154R-WPC-412-301 Rev ”-“ Local Area Network (LAN) Systems).and terminating in a RJ45 Jack with a T568A wire pin out specification with wires connecting to pins 1, 2, 4, 5 (RG-48C).

412-2.2.8 [RFP] Outlets. Fiber optic cable shall be installed and run from the patch panel to shipboard-type surface-mounted fiber optic outlet boxes (154R- WPC-412-301 Rev”-“ Local Area Network (LAN) Systems) that have at least four active ceramic ST jacks per outlet (SC for Classified LAN fiber optic boxes).

412-2.2.9 [RFP] All racks shall have a cable management system in accordance with COR Section 400-3.6.

412-2.2.9.1 [RFP] Cable support hardware of sufficient size/strength to support the installed LAN cable systems shall be installed in accordance with Guideline 9 of MIL-HDBK-454A.

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412-2.2.9.2 [RFP] Sufficient slack to allow the…