PWS Draft for OSP Building 917 Alert Qtrs.docx

Performance Work Statement Alert Facility: Building 917

Kirtland AFB, NM Aug 2024

377th MSG/SC 2051 Wyoming Blvd SE Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117

1. PURPOSE

1.1 Scope

This Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) provides for the establishing of network connectivity to the wider Department of Defense (DoD) telecommunications network for one building. This will require the installation of 4” conduit, the running of 12 Strand Single Mode Fiber Optic and 25-pair copper cabling using multicell fabric innerduct and performing splicing of cables within cases where necessary to provide building 917 the necessary strand/pair cabling for each type.

Modifications to this PWS will be as authorized by the Contracting Officer. Authorized modifications shall be integrated into the project by the contractor. Change Orders must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to implementing any changes or additions.

1.2 Objective

The objective of this PWS is to document the requirements to construct, install, and test the infrastructure necessary to bring DoD owned buildings into the wider Kirtland telecommunications network.

1.3 Background

REFLEX DELTA is the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) airborne alert command, control and communications (C3) airborne command post and typically the Strategic Communications Wing One (SCW-1) auxiliary aircraft. Kirtland AFB is tasked to support this no-fail national mission with as little as four hours’ notice.

2. Requirements

2.1 Requirements

Provide NIPRNet access in building 917. This includes installing a new 12 strand fiber cable to connect building 917 to Information Transport Node1044 (ITN), CAT 6 premise wiring to two locations in the building. A detailed site survey will be required for a more accurate solution and estimate.

2.2 Places of Performance

The place of performance shall be at buildings 917 and ITN 1004 located on Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

2.3 Performance Period

The Government desires delivery of all work to be accomplished within 45 calendar days, to include holidays, of contract award. Any request or justification for change shall be made to the Contracting Officer in writing and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.4 Schedule

The contractor shall provide a preliminary Integrated Management Schedule (IMS) at time of contract proposal each individual site. The overall schedule shall not exceed 45 days. Contractor shall provide a Government approved final schedule within 14 working days prior to on-site work.

3. Project Execution

3.1 Site Coordination

The contractor shall coordinate with 377 MSG/SCXP and identified site POCs a minimum of ten (10) business days prior to arrival on site.

3.2 Government Delays

In the event that a government-caused delay requires the contractor to incur schedule delays or additional costs, the contractor must document and submit these changes to the Contracting Officer for their review and consideration prior to any change in schedule.

3.3 Routine Working Hours

Routine work efforts shall be performed during normal installation operating hours with exception to the cutover. Cutovers and any other service-affecting actions must be pre-approved by the Government and scheduled during maintenance windows (Approved Service Interruption – ASI).

3.4 Contractor Supervision

The contractor shall be responsible for supervision of all contract personnel and performance of all contractor-related functions.

3.5 Security Clearance

All contracted personnel shall comply with established security procedures for entering an installation and its facilities, including special security procedures for entry to restricted or controlled areas. The contractor shall obtain necessary badges or documents required for entry to restricted or controlled areas, if applicable, to meet the requirements of this PWS. The contractor shall coordinate with the site POC to obtain and return temporary badges and vehicle registrations. Contractors working under this PWS, as a minimum, shall have a favorable National Agency Check. However, if the proposed solution requires a need for access to Government system(s) requiring a higher security level, the contractor shall ensure personnel have the proper security requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

3.6 Safety

No personnel presenting potential threats to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of the installation and its population shall be employed by the contractor during the execution of this PWS. Compliance with AFI 91-202, Air Force Mishap Prevention Program is mandatory. The contractor must develop a site-specific Safety and Health Plan.

3.7 Implementation

The contractor shall have ultimate responsibility for the successful deployment and cutover to the new infrastructure. Any work deemed non-compliant shall immediately be re-worked at the contractor’s expense. This task shall include all necessary work required to connect to the existing infrastructure providing a fully functional network solution.

The contractor shall plan and manage daily operations and activities associated with providing this requirement to ensure necessary processes and activities are performed to provide an effective and acceptable system. The contractor will employ effective management tools and methods to assure control of cost, schedule, and performance.

The contractor shall conduct, support, or participate in program management and technical reviews, meetings, and conferences, as required, to ensure effective and efficient PWS execution.

The contractor shall be responsible for preventing any unscheduled outages (i.e. cutting or disabling any in-service cables or equipment.). The contractor shall coordinate scheduled outages with Customer POC at least 24 hours in advance of the outage if the implementation necessitates disruption of service, (e.g., communications, electrical, or other utilities).

The contractor shall ensure protection of government property to prevent damage during the period of time the property is under the control or in possession of the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that any damages incurred during the execution of this PWS shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

3.8 Conformance to Standards

All equipment and system solutions shall conform to the applicable industry standards and mil specs as identified in attached Kirtland Air Force Base Comm Division Specs document. Also, if any standards aren't identified, but are applicable the contractor, shall conform to those as well.

3.9 System Turn Over

The contractor shall assist the Government in completing the AFTO Form 747 (if required), Communications and Information Systems Acceptance Certificate. Configuration Management information shall be provided to AFLCMC/HBZBH and the site as part of this PWS as PDF files. The contractor shall provide as-built documentation including, but not limited to:

a) The as-built documentation shall also include cable and power drawings/specifications, floor plans, and engineering specifications generated in support of the installation of the system.

b) The documentation shall include drawings that depict the overall installed system configuration and network topology.

c) Documentation shall also include an equipment listing with serial/model numbers and manufacturer specifications.

d) The Contractor shall provide an inventory of any newly installed equipment, identification of test results, site-specific “as-built” engineering drawings, and a summary of any open items.

e) Completed test results.

All newly installed/reconfigured equipment and material (i.e., cabinets, racks, termination blocks, patching, cables, etc.) shall be permanently identified through stenciling or tags. Handwritten tags are not permitted. Red-lined drawings are unacceptable. All network topologies in the Air Force are considered both sensitive and proprietary.

3.11 Performance of Services During Crisis

Performance of Services During Crisis Declared by the National Command Authority or Overseas Combatant Commander. Services covered by this task are determined to be non- mission essential for performance during crises according to DoDI 3020.37. However, in the event of a crisis, or a significant emergency is declared, the Contracting Officer will contact the contractor to notify them of the situation and any possible changes to responsibilities. Upon notification, the contractor shall perform special event services due to contingencies, natural disasters, including facility operation on an extended basis up to 24 hour per day, etc, as required. In the event of verbal notification, written confirmation of such notification will be provided within 5 calendar days. If addition costs are incurred under this paragraph the contractor shall have up to 30 calendar days to request equitable contract price adjustment.

4. Technical Requirements

Require the addition of 4” ducts and running of Single Mode Fiber Optic cabling and copper cabling using multicell fabric innerduct to building 917 from building 1004.

Install 4x4x4 handhole (HH) on west side of building 917. Install 190 ft of 2-way schedule 40 PVC duct from MH C-0006 new HH. Install 20 ft of 2-way duct from new HH into building 917 storage communication room. Install 250 ft of 12 strand SM FOC from building 1004 to Building 917 communication room. Install wall locking cabinet in 917 communications room for FODP, CAT 6 PP and network Government Furnished Government Installed (GFGI) switch. Terminate FOC on new 12-port FODP in building 917 and existing FODP in building 1044.

Locations for manholes, ducts, and buildings involved can be found in Figures 1 and 2, located at the bottom of this PWS, along with distance estimates where needed, and Comm Spec Guide.

5. TESTING REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General Testing Requirements

The contractor shall perform testing and inspections of all systems solutions to ensure the technical adequacy and accuracy of all work, including reports and other documents required in support of that work. Test all fiber optic cable IAW TIA/EIA 568C using a qualified certification tester. Testing equipment must have passed calibration within five calendar years prior to date of testing.

5.1.1 Test Results

Test results shall be reviewed upon test completion, and a Microsoft compatible soft-copy test result to be provided to the 377 MSG/SC. Project acceptance will be contingent on “pass” results of testing. Where deficiencies of any type are discovered upon testing, the contractor must make all necessary repairs, including replacement, if necessary, at no cost to the government. Test results shall be included with the as-built documentation.

5.1.2 Site Acceptance/Project Completion

Site acceptance and project completion shall be considered as accepted/completed per the Services Summary in this PWS and the successful testing of the installation. Only a Government MFT member shall authorize site acceptance (receipt of a Contractor provided site acceptance form) showing the site agrees that all testing and implementation was successful. Site acceptance is required prior to invoicing.

The Contracting Officer Representative will be the final signatory on the site acceptance form. The contractor shall notify the Government upon completion of all delivery order tasks. The Government reserves the right to refuse final acceptance until all discrepancies have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Government. The contractor shall prepare a project discrepancy list, report detected issues during meetings, and track all discrepancies until resolved. The Government will review and monitor all discrepancies and deliverables. The discrepancy list shall include any problem(s) detected and identified during the upgrade. The contractor shall retain a history of discrepancies. Problems identified during the upgrade period shall be documented, provided to the Government, and corrected prior to final acceptance.

Site acceptance shall conclude upon successful installation, commissioning, connecting, and testing of the system, and receipt of all deliverables. The contractor’s task completion form or an AFTO_747 shall be used to document this completion. The document shall be forwarded through the PWS manager for approval prior to base signature. Invoices shall be submitted no later than 10 business days after site acceptance.

5.1.3 Final Invoice

The Government PM shall complete and authorize the final invoice upon receipt of the receiving report in Wide Area Workflow. The Government PM shall validate the receipt of all CDRLs prior to authorizing the final invoice.

Once site finalize project acceptance then that site can be invoiced. Each contract CLIN shall be invoiced separately at project completion. Milestone based billing will not be accepted.

6. LOGISTICS SUPPORT

6.1 Warranty

Warranty period shall begin upon site acceptance (reference paragraph 5.1.2 of this PWS). The contractor shall provide post cut services and warranty support for workmanship deficiencies and equipment installed for a period of a twelve-month (12) warranty or manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty, whichever is longer. The contractor shall provide written procedures and required information (24/7 contact number) for sustainment and warranty services prior to cutover in the site acceptance form or as an attachment to the site acceptance form. This information shall include, but is not limited to, written confirmation of the warranty period and phone numbers and contact information/procedures for technical support, troubleshooting assistance, and replacement of faulty cards/equipment. The contractor shall notify the sites Government Program Manager ninety (90) days prior to warranty expiration.

6.2 Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation.

The contractor shall be responsible for packaging, handling, storage, transportation, staging, and deployment of any equipment and materials provided as part of this PWS. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of items installed/replaced under this installation and shall comply with all applicable industry rules and regulations. Any equipment removal and/or disposal shall be coordinated with a designated official at the host base communications squadron.

6.4 Equipment Removal

Contractor shall be responsible to decommission and remove all wiring, equipment and associated hardware identified by the Government or site survey. Removal of the equipment must be coordinated prior to cut-over with the local CS and/or CE to ensure that the equipment is packaged/palletized for ease of transport to the base Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO) before completion of the project.

Contractor shall be responsible for decommissioning and palletizing equipment. Base ADPE (Automated Data Processing Equipment) custodians of said equipment will be responsible for the paperwork and transportation of items for DRMO.

6.4.1 Operational Security (OPSEC)

The Contractor’s Management will ensure that all employees, to include any sub-contractor employees, performing work on this effort receive an Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Briefing/Training prior to starting work on this effort and the briefing/training must be accomplished prior to entering the work site on day one of the work effort. The government (i.e., Contracting Officer, Unit Security Assistant, Unit OPSEC Coordinator, or 377 Air Base Wing OPSEC/Signature Manager (377 ABW/SMO), can provide a tailored lesson plan for use by the Contractor’s Management to ensure training requirements are met. It is critical that contractor employees fully understand the importance of not discussing work details associated with this work effort, such as: actions or activities observed, the statement of work, as-built or other drawings, etc., in public or outside of the worksite. The Contractor’s Management will track all training by employee name and date the training was provided using a spreadsheet or similar document, such as a sign-in roster, and provide a copy to the assigned Contracting Officer.

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Kirtland AFB Comm Division Specs 17 Jul 2024.pdf

Kirtland Air Force Base

Communications Specifications

September 2023

Kirtland AFB Communications Specifications

Contents

1. Background/Overview

2. General Purpose

3. Roles and Requirements

4. Exterior Communications Plant

5. Underground Copper Installation

6. Underground Fiber Installation

7. Manholes and Duct Systems

8. Building/Vault Entrance

9. Telecommunications (Comm) Rooms

10. Interior/Premise Wiring- General Requirements

11. Interior/Premise Wiring- Copper (CAT 6)

12. Interior/Premise Fiber

13. Switches

14. Telecom Outlets

15. Other Considerations

Appendixes……………………………………………………………….32

1. Background/Overview

1.1 These local standards have been established to minimize the long-term cost of the infrastructure, ensure interoperability and interface capability, and may only be changed when approved in writing by the Communications/Computer Systems Officer (CSO). These standards are intended to promote common skills among maintenance personnel throughout Kirtland Air Force Base and to minimize the necessity for excessive spare parts and variations in telecommunications equipment.

Revisions to this document will be prepared and distributed by the 377 Communications Division

(377 MSG/SC) when higher headquarters guidance, United States Air Force (USAF) communications standards, or other contributing agency standards warrant changes. Additionally, 377 MSG/SC recognizes the inherent need to maintain close interaction with Base Civil

Engineering and the Army Corps of Engineers on all project issues and invite comments or recommendations for changes to this document. Any reference obtained from this document to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the 377

ABW, the US Air Force, or the United States Government of the product, process, or service, or its producer or provider. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

2. General Purpose

2.1 The purpose of this instruction is to provide design criteria for planning telecommunications cabling and distribution systems for building construction and renovation efforts. Pre-wiring must be included in all Renovation/Repair and Military Construction (MILCON) projects to include.

All pre- wiring must comply with industry regulatory standards, UFC 3-580-01, and this instruction. Compliance with these instructions will improve maintenance by establishing a standard for communications systems facility. Department of Defense (DOD) publications direct the use of commercial standards whenever they meet DOD needs. The commercial standards referenced in UFC 3-580-01 must be followed along with this instruction.

2.1.1 This guidance is for all MILCON, Cabling Infrastructure, and Building

Renovation/Remodel/Repurpose projects within Kirtland AFB boundaries, whether managed/funded by Base Civil Engineering or Base Communications. DOE and other

(Kirtland AFB) partners are encouraged to adopt these standards to the maximum extent possible to ensure government investments are maintainable for the entire lifespan of the project/building/cabling.

2.1.2 The base CSO (377 MSG/SC) or designated authority should be contacted for approval/disapproval of any deviations to the criteria defined in this document.

3. Roles and Requirements

3.1 Customer Must:

3.1.1 The Customer is defined as the organization requesting the facility work which leads to the changes to the facility telecommunications cabling.

3.1.2 Share ideas with Base Comm as customers develop long range plans for mission requirements and building utilization- Cyber Plans & Programs (377 MSG/SCXP) so that the supporting infrastructure can be engineered. Communication regarding plan development can be shared through various modes of communication, such as AF332 submitted through Base CE or ECSRD 3215 requesting Comm support.

3.1.2 Identify work that will affect facility or infrastructure telecommunications cabling as early as possible and submit an ECSRD 3215 for Base Comm outlining any Comm requirements. At a minimum, this review should be accomplished before AF 332 submission to Base CE (377 MSG/CE). Base Comm is available to assist the customer with this task.

3.1.3 Brief changes in project scope at all design reviews, making sure to include Comm in at the earliest identification that Comm coordination will be required. Instances that will require Comm coordination may include planning of security or fire alarms, as well as office requirements for computers, faxes or printers, etc.

3.1.4 Tests must be conducted by the installer, reviewed, and accepted by Comm for any installed communications lines. Customers must not occupy facilities until AFTO form 747 is signed by all parties upon completion of the project.

3.2 Base Civil Engineering (CE) [377 MSG/CE] Must:

3.2.1 Ensure that submitted AF 332s are reviewed by 377 MSG/SC before final approval for the following types of work orders: New Buildings, Office Renovations, Repurposed/Rearranged Work Areas, Building Additions, Addition/Movement of facility walls, projects involving extensive digging/trenching, and Addition/Movement of Cubicles.

3.2.2 These types of work orders have a higher chance of requiring changes to building telecommunications cabling and distribution systems, and potentially require new cabling to be brought to the building.

3.2.3 If performing project management duties for the customer, CE must also have the duties outlined in section 3.3 – otherwise, CE must ensure that the duties outlined in section

3.3 are documented as responsibilities of the chosen project management agency.

3.3 Project Manager Must:

3.3.1 The Project Manager is defined as the individual from the project management agency having the responsibility of the planning, procurement and execution of ALL tasks of the project.

3.3.2 Provide all communications requirements to 377 MSG/SC once identified in the

Requirements Document stage. All project modifications which bring new communications requirements must be emphasized at the next design review. Status updates to Comm are required throughout the duration of the project.

3.3.3 Submit an ECSRD Work Order (WO or 3215) once personnel occupying the facility/renovation is determined - requesting a determination of necessary infrastructure to support customer requirements.

3.3.4 Project Manager assigned to the 377 MSG/CE Construction/Renovation project, must submit an ECSRD WO by 10% design review.

3.3.5 Ensure that the Final Design includes a set of dedicated draft drawings relevant to

Telecommunications. These drawings must depict telecommunications systems ONLY.

3.3.6 Dedicated draft drawings as defined above include:

• Man-Hole butterfly drawings

• Rack elevations

• Backboard design/layout

• Premise wiring layout

• Installation layouts for telecommunication systems

3.3.7 Allow 10 business days for the communications division personnel to review all design packages.

3.4 377 Mission Support Group, Communications Division, Plans/Programs (377 MSG/SCXP)

Project Manager(s) must:

3.4.1 Continuingly review Construction/Renovation Design Packages as the project progresses.

3.4.2 Coordinate with the Base Network Control Center (NCC) and Mission System teams to provide subject matter expertise with the incorporation of new infrastructure.

3.4.3 Coordinate with the Cyberspace System Integrator-Base (CSI-B) to provide communications assistance.

3.4.4 Inspect telecommunications system installations to verify compliance within specifications guidance.

3.5 Installer/ Contractor Certification requirements

3.5.1 Per UFC-3-580-01, Design and Engineering of Telecommunications Cabling and

Distribution systems must be performed and stamped by a Registered Communications

Distribution Designer (RCDD) for all projects.

3.5.2 Dedicated draft drawings utilizing electronic drawings, which are unable to be physically stamped, must be documented to be attributable to the RCDD. Design contractor must submit a copy of the RCDD’s certification to COR / contracting officer. Documents must be submitted in Visio and/or PDF.

3.5.3 Before cabling and distribution systems installation, companies must submit to the government project representative information documenting installer certification(s).

Submitters/Bidders are required to meet industry standards as part of the bidding process.

Bidders will be required to meet specifications outlined by Base Contracting (PK).

3.5.4 Certification(s) must be specialized in the installation of the type of cabling and equipment the installer will be working on.

3.5.5 Telecommunications contractor must submit certifications to COR/Contracting Officer for all personnel performing installations of telecommunications infrastructure and related equipment.

3.5.6 Telecommunications contractor must submit certifications to demonstrate their personnel meet BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International) or New Mexico

Construction Industries ES-7 Journeyman Certificate equivalency to the COR/Contracting

Officer who will utilize 377 SCXP to review submitted certifications.

3.5.7 A qualified installer must be onsite during all telecommunications cabling installation.

4. Exterior Communications Plant

4.1 For all construction or remodel; design installation, and related costs must be included in the project package. Customers will need to reach out to Comm to request identification of any buried cables before the project starts. Multiple service entrance locations are required for all facilities housing command and control systems to provide diverse, redundant, survivable service.

4.2 A burial marking tape must be laid in the backfill over the conduit bank, in accordance with

TIA 569B. This tape should be at least twelve inches below the finished grade and 24 inches above the conduit bank. The tape must be rated for at least 50 years direct burial. The tape must be at least 3 inches wide and marked every five feet with 2-inch-high wording similar to the following: WARNING: COMMUNICATIONS CONDUIT BURIED BELOW. Digging cannot occur within 4 feet of buried cable, only hand digging is allowed within 4-foot range either side of buried cable.

4.3 All cables must be tagged with all pertinent identification information at splice points, all traversing manholes and termination points.

5. Underground Copper Installation

5.1 To ensure protected, easily maintainable infrastructure, outside copper cable design must use conduit to the maximum extent possible.

5.2 When direct buried copper infrastructure is prudent, it must be identified and approved by 377

MSG/S at the earliest possible design phase. Customer is required to have a digging permit before digging can begin.

5.3 All splices must use 710 modules.

5.4 All splice cases must be bonded and grounded.

5.5 All splice cases must be stainless steel.

5.6 All copper splice cases must be pressure tested to not less 10 PSI.

5.7 Copper cable splices in manholes must remain pressurized after testing.

5.8 All copper cable splices must be re-enterable / gel filled in buried cases.

5.9 End plates in splice cases must be put together and installed properly according to assembly instructions.

6. Underground Fiber Installation

6.1 Single mode fiber optic cable (SM FOC) must be used. Building network connectivity must be supplied in accordance with the “Base Information Transport Infrastructure Wired Base Area

Network Technical Requirements Document”. Typically, a minimum of 12 strands SM FOC

(8.3/125 micron or better). Facility use and user requirements will dictate whether more fiber optic cable is required. All interior fiber connections must be LC connectors or match connectors to existing Light Interface Unit (LIU).

6.2 All FOC must be run directly, or “home run” from the closest ITB to the new facility.

6.3 Splice cases must meet the criteria established in sections 5.4 – 5.8.

6.4 All new fiber must be installed in multicell fabric innerduct and must include tracer wire.

6.5 For all base fiber optic cables between ITBs (backbone fiber), use a minimum of shielded 36

Strand Single Mode Fiber 8.3 micron with diverse routing to at least two other ITBs, consistent with long distance transport 10 Gigabit Ethernet protocol transmission equipment.

6.6 Fiber optic cable terminations must be performed by the installer and must provide manufacturer test results IAW TIA/EIA 568C.

7. Manholes and Duct Systems

7.1 All manholes must be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of all applicable commercial manuals.

7.1.1 The manhole numerical designation must be provided by 377 MSG/SC to ensure standardization and no duplication in designations with current infrastructure.

7.1.2 Manholes must provide a clear inside floor space measurement of 8’x12’. An alternate size of 6’x8’ may be approved only when no primary backbone cable passes through the manhole (lateral or dead-end service only). All manholes must provide a clear height no less than 7’. Conduit penetration banks must be at least 12” from the adjacent manhole wall and must not be centered. Conduits must enter the manhole 36-60 inches above the finish floor on the end and be perpendicular to the wall in approximate location. Mandatory items include grounding bus bar & rod, related conductors and wiring, a ladder or step, cable rack supports, a 50ft sump (French drain), pull in iron/anchor. See 7.5 and appendix A for more information on internal manhole preparations.

7.1.3 Manholes are to be located wherever a significant change in direction of the main conduit bank is needed, or a building feeder is to intersect the existing duct system. A

"significant change of direction" is defined as a change in alignment that would exceed the maximum total bend parameter allowed.

7.1.4 The manhole must be set on 6 inches of level. 90% compacted granular fill, ¾ to 1 inch size extending 12 inches beyond the manhole on each vertical side. Granular fill must be compacted by a minimum of four passes with a plate type vibrator.

7.1.5 Drain sumps must be provided for precast manholes, as required. Installation also must conform to the manufacturer's instructions. When required, the sump hole must drain through 2 feet of pea gravel to allow the manhole to completely drain into the ground.

7.1.6 Minimum Ground Cover. The top of the manhole chamber must be least 12 inches below grade.

7.2 Manhole Entrance

7.2.1 Access to the manhole is to be provided by a minimum 30-inch diameter opening centered over the top of the vault with the manhole cover having the stenciled numbering designation on the side that is exposed to the service.

7.2.2 The removable metal cover (aka LID) should be round, in accordance with specifications reliant on the estimated traffic/weight loads of the area. See Appendix A for an appropriate Manhole Neck/Lid.

7.2.3 All Neck/Lids must be of equivalent specifications to Appendix A.

7.2.4 Top access may require variable extension of the “neck” to reach ground surface level.

The manhole hatchway must be even with the finished grade of the surrounding terrain and must be no more than 3/8” above any highway surface, see Appendix A.

7.2.5 Locking manhole lids requirement specifications will be approved by 377 MSG/SC.

Round manhole lids should utilize Durashield-type locking mechanisms. Handholes requirement specifications will be approved by 377 MSG/SC.

7.3 Conduit/ Duct Systems

7.3.1 Manholes conduit penetrations are to be sealed against water seepage and finished inside the manhole to present a smooth, tapered entry. Unused conduits must be capped or plugged to prevent gases or wildlife from migrating between manholes. Planned conduit penetrations, such as for the main conduit bank or building feeder conduits, should be accommodated via "knock out panels" precast into the sides of the manhole.

7.3.2 Schedule 40 or better polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit must be used. A #10 AWG copper tracer wire or tracer tape must be installed 6" above the duct bank to assist in future location efforts. WTracer wire must be secured inside each manhole and securely fastened at the Primary Telecommunications Room (PTR). If steel pipe conduit is used, boring procedures must be followed that ensures protection of existing resources.

7.3.3 Conduit must be encased in concrete when minimum conduit depth of 24 inches cannot be attained, passing under paved roads/parking lots or high traffic area, driveways, railroad tracks or bend points that are subject to movement. These conduits must be extended an additional 3 feet on each side of the crossing for protection.

7.3.4 If the conduit must be curved, gentle sweeps must be used while maintaining a minimum radius of 25 feet. No section of conduit must contain more than two 90-degree bends between Manholes. All conduits must be sloped toward each opposing manhole at a slope of 3" per 100' of run to promote drainage of liquids.

7.4 Manhole Location

7.4.1 The maximum spacing requirement for manhole location is derived from ANSI/TIA

758-B. The design of conduit runs potentially sporting larger copper cables, will require less spacing.

7.4.1 Manholes installation is not preferred under roadways or other normal traffic ways. It is preferred that manholes be installed under walkways or under landscaped areas if they don't interfere with tree roots, etc.

7.5 Internal Manhole Preparation

7.5.1 Each manhole must be constructed to include common interior fittings. These are intended to support the use and management of the manhole. All exposed metal fittings must be rust resistant, typically galvanized steel. Note: See Appendix A for an example of racing hardware common to communications manhole.

7.5.2 A removable metal ladder is to be provided inside each manhole. The ladder must be used by staff to enter the manhole. It should be held in place at the top by metal loops or similar anchors and must rest on the bottom of the manhole. The ladder must be easily removable to facilitate cable installation and routing within the manhole.

7.5.3 Anchors for cable installation pulleys must be provided on all four sides of manhole walls.

7.5.4 Permanently installed lighting is not required in the manhole. At least 2 hanger loops are to be provided in the manhole ceiling to accommodate temporary utility lighting.

7.6 Grounding Rod

7.6.1 All manholes must have a 10 foot long by 3/4" diameter copper plated grounding rod installed through the floor of the manhole near one corner. The rod must protrude no more than 4 inches above the floor. The hole through the manhole floor must be sealed against seepage with either epoxy filler or Room Temperature Vulcanizing caulking.

7.7 The Conduit Banks

7.7.1 All primary backbone conduit locations must be reviewed by 377 MSG/SC, to ensure there are no conflicts with existing infrastructure or upcoming projects and plans.

7.7.2 The cables enter the Manhole near the sidewalls, allowing the incoming cable to align with the cable racks (splayed configuration). Manholes must be watertight through the use of appropriate seals/caps/bores.

7.7.3 The conduit banks (manhole-to-manhole) consist of a minimum of six (each) four-inch diameter conduits, arranged in a pattern 2 wide and 3 deep. The center-to-center spacing of the conduits is 6 inches, in both directions.

7.7.4 Manhole-to-Building conduits are to be sealed with foam sealant or capped airtight to prevent water from entering the Primary Telecommunications Room (PTR). Four-inch conduits are required from manhole to building.

7.7.5 If a diverse path is required for fiber or copper, a minimum of four (each) 4” conduits, per diverse path, is required.

8. Building/Vault Entrance

8.1 The Building/Vault Entrance and PTR are often the same room. Appendix C displays a typical Entrance/PTR arrangement. Note: the connections between the BET and the distribution blocks are missing.

8.1.1 All cross-connections directly from the BET must be made by 377 MSG/SCO.

8.2 The contractor must provide underground exterior service gel filled cable, IAW Rural

Electrical Association (REA) standard PE-39, Specifications for Filled Telephone Cable, or PE-

89, Specifications for Filled Telephone Cable with Expanded Insulation, from main communications Building Entrance Terminal (BET) to the nearest manhole tie in point or splice case, which can provide sufficient vacant pairs to accommodate each facility with required circuits, plus 100% spare pairs, as determined by 377 MSG/SC.

8.2.1 Splice cases must meet the criteria established in sections 5.3-5.8.

8.2.2 A transition splice must be made between the exterior copper gel-filled cable and dry-filled intra-building cable in the PTR in accordance with TIA/EIA 569A.

8.2.3 In accordance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 497, all Building Entrance

Terminals (BET’s) must be provided with three-electrode gas tube or solid-state type 5-pin rated for the application. Provide gas tube protection modules in accordance with RUS

Bulletin 345-83 and must be heavy duty, A>10kA, B>400A, C>65A where A is the maximum single impulse discharge current in accordance with National Electrical

Manufacturers Association (NEMA) C62.61. The gas modules must shunt high voltage to ground, fail short, and be equipped with an external spark gap and heat coils, in accordance with UL 497. The number of surge protection modules must equal the number of pairs of exterior cable of the building protector assembly.

8.2.4 New Construction: Install a minimum of 25 pair #24 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper outside plant cable. All splices for 24 AWG copper wire must be spliced using 710 modular splicing method. All splices must have a single (1) fold back (no inline splices).

8.2.5 Each building needing any form of network access must be supplied with a minimum of 12 Strand Single Mode (SM) Fiber in accordance with section 6.

8.3 Building Entrance Terminals (BET)

8.3.1 BETs must be stenciled according to designations provided by 377 MSG/SC.

8.3.2 All BETs must be provided with 5-pin element, 3B1E type gas tube protective modules and must provide equal protection to REA-PE-80, Specifications for Gas Tube

Surge Arrestors, specifications. All BETs must be mounted in a vertical arrangement but must not be stacked more than three high. Depending on pair count of the outside TP cables, a different BET size/style may be required.

8.3.3 BET used for the termination of outside TP cables, 300 pair and less in size, must have a built-in splice chamber with 710 type splice modules with 66B output with blocks

Circa model 1890ECS or equivalent.

8.3.4 BET used for the termination of outside TP cables, 301 to 600 pairs, must have cable stub input with 66B output with blocks Circa model 1890BC1-100K or equivalent. The stubs must be spliced to the incoming OP cable using a stainless-steel closure utilizing factory drilled end plates. See Appending D for examples of “typical” Vault Closure End-Plate

Designs.

8.3.5 BET used for the termination of outside TP cables, larger than 600 pair, must be 24

AWG stubbed central office protectors Circa model 4486 type blocks or equivalent. Frame verticals must be mounted to the backboard to support central office type blocks.

8.3.6 Plenum rated cabling is not required for OSP cable but is required once transition to building interior has been made.

8.3.7 The contractor must conduct appropriate testing to provide 100% continuity and pair-test results documenting opens, shorts, and grounded pairs through the Contracting

Officer/Representative to the 377MSG/SCXP office OPR.

8.3.8 FOC entering the building must terminate in the PTR in a 19” cabinet floor mounted

FOC or on a wall mounted patch panel with LC connectors or matching connectors to existing.

9. Telecommunications (Comm) Rooms

9.1 A Primary Telecommunications Room (PTR) must be provided by building occupants nearest the entrance of the fiber/copper run to the building for solely communications equipment.

Equipment can include Computer System (C-CS) switching and transmission equipment, (gateways, power supplies, etc.) main distribution frame(s), equipment racks, ladder racks, fiber optic cable terminations, patch panels, and other equipment needed for termination of the building's interior wiring systems and to interface the local service equipment with the exterior base cable system.

9.1.1 In accordance with Industry Best Practices, AF Design Requirements, Safety Instructions (AFI 91-203 / 30.1.1) and DISA Security requirements (STIGS IA-

12.02.01 & PH- 03.02.01) -- Telecommunication rooms must be a dedicated space, not shared with other functions, and must not be used for storage.

9.1.2 As a dedicated space, no other equipment, such as mechanical, plumbing equipment, and electrical panels must be placed in the Telecommunications Room (or TR), the TR must be free and clear of all obstructions to the height of 8’0” to provide adequate ventilation and cooling. General purpose storage is prohibited in all TRs.

9.1.3 The PTR must be located on the first floor with an interior door only and provide uninterrupted access by authorized personnel. All TR doors must be installed so the door will open out, must be solid core, and directly accessible. A controlled and secured access cypher keypad lock on all TRs is required to allow 24-hour uninterrupted access by authorized technicians See TRs Security section for additional information.

9.1.4 TRs other than the PTR will serve as a secondary interconnection point between the

CAT 6 outlets and the main communications frame in the PTR. Wall and floor space must be provided for installation and maintenance of equipment such as frames or backerboards.

9.1.5 Appendix C displays a typical entrance/PTR arrangement.

9.1.6 All station cable/patch panels in the TR must be tagged/labeled according to room and jack number to indicate its associated jack number and location. All LAN runs must be continuous from wall outlet to patch panels in the TRs.

9.2 Telecommunications Room Interconnections

9.2.1 For Horizontal cable connections between the PTR and other Telecommunications

Rooms within the same building, a minimum of 12 Strand Single Mode (SM) Fiber 8.3 microns must be used – along with a CAT 3 telephone tie cable.

9.2.2 For special situations requiring interconnections between TRs, in addition to the PTR connection, single-mode (SM) fiber optic cable must also be utilized. Cables must be labeled to document origin and destination of cable. Specifications for labelling requirements will be provided by 377 MSG/SC.

9.2.3 Tie cables must connect the PTR 66M1-50 blocks to the other TRs.

9.2.4 Tie cables must be sized based on the TR user’s phone requirements in accordance with 2 pairs/ user with 100% growth. For example: A TR supplying 50 traditional phones should have a tie cable of 200 pairs (2 pairs *50 Users * 2).

9.2.5 All interior fiber connections will use LC connectors or matching connectors to existing Light Interface Unit (LIU).

9.3 Telecommunications Room(s) Sizing and Location

9.3.1 The quantity and size of building TRs must comply with the standards and guidelines as shown below.

Table 1: TR Size Requirements

Building Usable Area

(Square Feet)

TR Size (Square Feet) Number of 4”

Entrance Conduits

<20,000 400 3

20,000 to 100,000 500 4

100,000 to 200,000 900 5

Every additional 200,000 600+ +1

9.3.2 More than one telecommunications room per floor is required if distance to a work area exceeds 295 feet, or if floor area served exceeds 10,000 square feet. Recommended room sizing is

10' x 11' for each 10,000 square-foot area served. Best practice is for this room to be designed with a 2:1 ratio in length to width.

9.3.3 TRs will be provided with space as required and must be situated in a centralized location within the building unless the cable distance exceeds 295 ft. (90M) from the TR to the desktop/wall jacks.

9.4 TR Operational Environment and Equipment

9.4.1 Connectivity from the telecommunications outlet jacks to the TR must be provided through conduit, painted to match CE building standards based on customer requirement, stubbed to above the finished ceiling using the most direct route available, complete with pull cords. A 6 inch wide by 2 inch deep, minimum, above the ceiling cable through/raceway may be used to connect rooms. Where cable trays are provided, conduits must be extended to the cable tray and be terminated. The through/raceway will run above the ceiling on the top of proper support structures using the most direct route between the TRs. Conduit fill must not exceed the 40% rule as stipulated in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 and TIA/EIA.

9.4.2 Cabinets housing equipment must be seismically braced, IAW local Seismic Standard

4, and have a minimum of 3 feet of clearance along all sides to facilitate equipment installation and maintenance.

9.4.2.1 Cabinets that are placed side by side must maintain the clearance as outlined above, around the row of cabinets. Type 630B-8 wall plate or equivalent, containing a CAT 6 jack must be provided to support a wall mounted telephone in the PTR, other TRs, and all electrical/mechanical rooms. This wall plate must be mounted 60" above the finished floor.

9.4.2.2 New cabinets must have a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) with the following attributes/capabilities: provide a minimum of 20A to the rack equipment and have a minimum of TEN NEMA L5-20R output receptacles.

9.4.2.3 If designer chooses a horizontal PDU, PDU should be a maximum 1 RU.

9.5 TR Security

9.5.1 A controlled and secured access cypher keypad lock on the TR is required to allow 24- hour uninterrupted access by facility managers and authorized technicians.

9.5.2 For TR storing inspectable SIPRNET, the installed exterior door lock must meet the latest revision of Federal Specification FF-L-2740.

9.5.3 DoD and USAF Communications security specifications require 377 MSG/SC to limit communications equipment access to 377 MSG/SC personnel and designated contractors – therefore, the use of “open” racks is not acceptable. All TR cabinets must be lockable and contain only equipment owned/operated by 377 MSG/SC.

9.5.4 Customer network equipment, supporting networks other than NIPR/SIPR, cannot be stored within the same cabinet.

9.5.5 Building designs must incorporate additional rack(s)/cabinet(s) for customer networking equipment.

9.6 Backerboards

9.6.1 BETs are required for all primary TRs. All required BETs or block terminations must be mounted on an 8’ x4’ x ¾” exterior plywood backerboard. The backerboard must be flame retardant or covered with flame retardant coating. The backerboard must be installed vertically, a minimum of 9” above the finished floor.

9.7 Power Requirements

9.7.1 A dedicated four-gang 115V, 60 Hertz power outlets on separate Ampere (A) circuit with isolated ground must be installed on each wall and also placed within equipment cabinets for use to power telecommunication devices. Additionally, a minimum of two-gang, 220-240 VAC 30-

Amp power outlet circuit with isolated ground for use in powering uninterruptable power supply

(UPS) must also be provided. Depending on customer UPS requirements, additional outlets may be required.

9.7.2 Ground all devices, cable sheaths, protectors and other equipment in accordance with applicable T.O.s, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607, MIL Standard 188-124B, and the NFPA 70. Provide a single-point ground for all communications/electronic equipment for the building within the TR.

9.7.3 Provide a telecommunications main grounding bus bar (TMGB) at a minimum of 6 inches high by 24 inches long. The ground riser from the ground plate to the single main electrical service entrance ground must be a #1 AWG or larger copper conductor directly connected to the ground plate with no taps. Per Mil standard, 188-124B, the resistance of the ground riser must be

10 ohms or less measured from the main building ground point. All connections of wire-to- wire and/or wire-to-ground rod must be exothermic-welded. Extend #6 AWG or larger copper ground wires from the TR ground plate to each secondary TR within the building and connect a telecommunications grounding bus bar (TGBB) in the TR.

9.8 Operational Environment

9.8.1 Temperature/humidity: A temperature-controlled environment is required in all TRs. Provide heating, cooling, and fresh air appropriate for the equipment housed. Maintain a positive pressure inside the room to reduce the entry of dust. Normal operating ranges should be as locally established for employee comfort, typically between 65°F to 78°F. There are no special relative humidity requirements. However, in order to minimize static discharge and condensation it is recommended that the relative humidity be between 20% and 60%.

9.8.2 Lighting: Sufficient lighting must be provided in all TR areas to promote a safe and acceptable work area. Switched lighting must be provided in all TR areas, adequate to promote work with small fiber items and miniature lettering devices. Maintain a minimum of 12" clearance between fluorescent “ballasted” light fixtures and all cable runs and cable devices. Provide a minimum of 538 lux (50 foot-candles) of illumination measured 1 meter (39 inches) above the finished floor.

10. Interior/Premise Wiring

10.1 Regardless of the interior wiring cable used, the following requirements apply to ALL

Interior/Premise Wiring:

10.1.1 Distribution frames and interior conduits/cable trays must be of sufficient size to allow for 100% growth and must not exceed the 40% fill rule stipulated in the NEC NFPA

70, National Electrical Code.

10.1.2 Installation of all interior pre-wiring to include the TRs, must be performed to ensure termination as required back to the PTR.

10.1.3 Each cable must be marked with an adhesive type strip marker at both ends. Affix a permanent label to the outlet jack cover to clearly identify the outlet with the corresponding termination jack on the patch panel or termination block.