Technical Exhibit T-Div 27 COMMUNICATIONS 23 May 2023.pdf

POM Job Order Contracting (SATOC) 2503

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Conditions

1.3.2 Construction Methods

1.3.3 PDS Design

1.3.4 PDS Design Technical Review

1.3.5 PDS Design Approval Request

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Manufacturer's Qualifications

1.5.2 Installer's Qualifications

1.5.3 Equipment

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PDS CARRIER CONFIGURATION

2.1.1 Secure Raceway Carrier

2.1.1.1 Fittings and Components

2.1.1.2 Mounting Accessories

2.1.1.3 Through Wall Penetrating

2.1.1.4 Pull Points

2.1.2 Conduit Carrier

2.1.2.1 Conduit

2.1.2.2 Mounting Brackets

2.1.2.3 Fittings

2.1.2.4 Through Wall Penetrating

2.1.2.5 Pull Points

2.2 USER DROP BOX

2.3 ENCLOSURES

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

3.2 PDS CARRIER ROUTING

3.2.1 General

3.2.2 Distribution Topology

3.2.3 Mounting Location Considerations

3.2.4 Adjacent Infrastructure Considerations

3.3 INSTALLATION

3.3.1 Mounting PDS Carrier

3.3.2 Enclosures

3.3.2.1 User Drop Box (UDB)

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3.3.2.2 Other Enclosures

3.3.3 Mechanical Security

3.3.4 Carrier Support

3.4 FIELD QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.4.1 Physical Inspection

3.4.2 Magnetic Test

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI C80.3 (2020) American National Standard for Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020;

ERTA 20-3 2020; TIA 20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA

20-3; TIA 20-4; TIA 20-5; TIA 20-6; TIA

20-7; TIA 20-8; TIA 20-9; TIA 20-10; TIA

20-11; TIA 20-12; TIA 20-13; TIA 20-14;

TIA 20-15; TIA 20-16; ERTA 20-4 2022)

National Electrical Code

NATIONAL SECURITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

SECURITY (NSTISS)

NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95 (1995; Am A 2000) RED/BLACK Installation Guidance

NSTISSI-7003 (1996) Protective Distribution Systems

(PDS)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-569 (2019e) Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Conditions

Notify the Contracting Officer if it is impossible to install SIPRNET PDS that complies with this section and references.

1.3.2 Construction Methods

Methods of construction that are not specifically described or indicated in the Contract will be subject to the control and approval of the Contracting Officer.

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1.3.3 PDS Design

Include separate plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. Indicate PDS carrier route, PDS carrier mounting height above finished floor, user drop box mounting height, and user drop box locations. Submit the PDS design to the cognizant Central TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA), for a technical review prior to the acquisition of material, through the installation Network Enterprise Center (NEC) or Directorate of Information Management (DOIM).

1.3.4 PDS Design Technical Review

Coordinate with the installation NEC/DOIM and submit PDS design for technical review to CTTA. Provide PDS carrier shop drawings, List of Material (LOM), and any other documentation required 90-days prior to PDS carrier installation (see NSTISSI-7003 , Appendix C).

1.3.5 PDS Design Approval Request

PDS design approving authority is the installation NEC/DOIM Designated Approving Authority (DAA). Submit PDS design and CTTA technical review to the installation NEC/DOIM to obtained PDS design approval from the DAA prior to installation.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval.for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

PDS Design; G , PDS Design Technical Review; G , PDS Design Approval; G , SD-03 Product Data

PDS Hardened Carrier

SD-04 Samples

PDS Carrier Surface Mounted Pull Boxes Fittings

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

User Drop Box Other Enclosures

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Manufacturer's Qualifications

Use firms regularly engaged in manufacture of secure raceway systems, SECTION 27 05 29.00 10 Page 4 boxes, and fittings of the types and sizes required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 3 years.

1.5.2 Installer's Qualifications

Installer is required to obtain certification from the manufacturer of secure raceway system and install secure raceway system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

1.5.3 Equipment

Provide PDS Hardened Carrier meeting or exceeding guidelines as defined by NSTISSI-7003 and approved for use by DHS, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. Submit manufacturer's descriptive data.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver secure raceways, conduit, fittings and components in factory labeled packages. Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations. Protect from damage due to weather, excessive temperature, and construction operations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PDS CARRIER CONFIGURATION

Use secure raceway carrier system in office environments, Use conduit carrier in Non-office environments, such as hangars, maintenance facilities, warehouse, training areas, industrial areas.

2.1.1 Secure Raceway Carrier

Provide secure raceway, fittings and components manufactured from ferrous material. Submit three 6-inch lengths of exposed type PDS carrier surface mounted conduit material, including component and fitting samples from the manufacturer, along with a LOM to the NEC/DOIM. Show finishes available (if applicable). PDS carrier that is comprised of Secure Raceway systems must be:

a. Square or rectangular design with removable top covers or solid construction

b. 2 by 2 inch raceway2 by 4 inch raceway for horizontal backbone and vertical riser runs

c. 1 by 1 inch1/2 by 1 inch raceway for vertical user drops from horizontal backbone

d. Utilize elbows, couplings, fittings and connectors constructed from the same type of ferrous material as the secure raceway

e. Do not exceed 70 percent cable fill capacity of secure raceway with removable top cover in horizontal runs. TIA-569 cable fill standards do not apply.

f. Do not exceed 60 percent fill capacity of secure raceway of solid construction. TIA-569 cable fill standards do not apply.

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2.1.1.1 Fittings and Components

Fittings and components include flat internal and external elbows, tees, couplings for joining raceway sections, nipples, wire clips, blank end fittings, and device mounting brackets and plates as applicable. Provide full capacity corner elbows and fittings to maintain a controlled 2-inch cable bend radius that meet the TIA-569 specification for Fiber Optic and UTP cabling and exceeding the requirements for communications pathways.

2.1.1.2 Mounting Accessories

Mount secure raceways to the wall partition using 1-inch stand-off mounting brackets or spacers. Do not mount the secure raceways flush with the wall partition.

2.1.1.3 Through Wall Penetrating

a. Use trim plates threaded rigid pipe and locking rings on both the inside and outside of the raceway to secure the thru-wall penetration.

b. Provide dielectric breaks when penetrating secure room wall partitions.

c. Seal space between wall partition and through wall penetration using fire-stop material.

d. Fire-stop vertical risers and through wall penetrations of fire rated wall partitions after pulling cabling. Annotate firewall penetrations on PDS design.

2.1.1.4 Pull Points

a. Provide a pull point for secure raceway with removable top cover every 270 degree change in direction. Provide additional pull points in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

b. Provide a pull point for secure raceway of solid construction every 180 degree change in direction. Provide additional pull points in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

2.1.2 Conduit Carrier

Provide electrical metallic tubing (EMT) manufactured from ferrous material that meets ANSI C80.3 . Use fittings, couplers, and connectors manufactured from ferrous material. Use of EMT, fittings, couplers, and connectors construction from non-ferrous material is not acceptable.

TIA-569 cable fill standards do not apply. Do not exceed 60 percent cable fills capacity in horizontal or vertical runs.

2.1.2.1 Conduit

Use or 1 2 3 4-inch EMT conduit for horizontal backbone or vertical riser runs; or 3/4 1-inch EMT conduit for vertical runs from horizontal runs to secure user drop box. Use components (e.g. couplers, connectors, condulette, fittings, pull boxes, enclosures) constructed from ferrous metallic material. Use of components constructed from non-ferrous metallic material is not acceptable.

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2.1.2.2 Mounting Brackets

Surface mount PDS conduit carrier on interior walls using or 1/2 1-inch stand-off mounting brackets. Use of non-metallic pipe hangers is acceptable to mount PDS conduit carrier to wall partitions.

2.1.2.3 Fittings

PDS conduit carrier fittings include; flat internal and external elbows;

tees; condulette; pulling elbows; couplings for joining conduit sections;

wire clips; blank end fittings; device mounting brackets; trim plates as applicable.

a. Provide full capacity corner elbows and fittings to maintain a controlled 2-inch cable bend radius that meets the TIA-569 specification for Fiber Optic and UTP/STP cabling for communications pathways.

b. Use EMT conduit compression fittings and couplers to connect EMT conduit carrier sections, fittings and components together. Use of set screw connectors or set screw couplers to connect EMT conduit sections together is prohibited.

2.1.2.4 Through Wall Penetrating

a. Provide dielectric breaks when penetrating secure room wall partitions.

b. Seal space between wall partition and PDS conduit using appropriate fill material or fire-stop material.

c. Fire-stop vertical risers and through wall penetrations of fire rated wall partitions after pulling cabling. Annotate firewall penetrations on PDS design.

2.1.2.5 Pull Points

Provide a pull point with a pull string between every pair of adjacent access/pull locations; for every 180 degree bends in EMT conduit carrier;

and every 100 feet of continuous conduit run.

a. Size pull boxes according to the size of the conduit, not the number of cables or conduits that enter/exit the pull box. NFPA 70 conduit fill standards do not apply.

b. Leave pull string in place throughout the conduit carrier, even after cable is pulled, in each horizontal and vertical run.

2.2 USER DROP BOX

Provide User Drop Box (UDB) (aka Secure User Workstation Enclosure, Drop Box, or Lockbox) that is at least 7-inch high by 6-inch wide by 4-inch deep, tamper-resistant design constructed from 16 gauge steel with welded internal hinges, without pre-punched knockouts; and has a single door that has a built-in steel hasp that accepts a GSA approved changeable combination padlock. UDB must accommodate a complete line of open connectivity outlets; modular inserts for Category 6 UTP or STP cable; fiber optic cabling with matching faceplates. Provide STP cabling consisting of shielded connectors, jacks, and patch panels.

UDB with exterior hinges, pre-punched knockouts, and built-in locks

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2.3 ENCLOSURES

Provide equipment and pull-box enclosures constructed from 16 gauge steel;

have a single door with a built-in steel hasp or multi-point security hasp that accepts a GSA approved changeable combination padlock; without pre-punched knockouts; and a tamper-resistant design with welded internal hinges.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

Examine the route and mounting locations of the raceways, boxes, distribution systems, supporting structure and accessories, to determine if conditions exist that will inhibit or prevent proper PDS installation.

Notify the Contracting Officer in writing of conditions detrimental to proper completion of the work (i.e. that would render the distribution system non-compliant with governing security regulations). Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2 PDS CARRIER ROUTING

3.2.1 General

Route the PDS carrier in a tree type fashion.

a. Start the PDS horizontal backbone at the TR (SIPRNET TR or at IPS container location) with a single raceway or conduit sized accordingly (70 percent cable fill for secure raceway with removable top cover, 60 percent cable fill for EMT conduit and solid construction secure raceway) to contain CAT6 UTP, CAT6 STP, or fiber optic cable runs.

b. Extend the PDS carrier from the PDS horizontal backbone throughout the facility to areas where SIPRNET access is required. Branch off the PDS horizontal backbone with a horizontal run to an area where the UDB is located.

c. Use vertical carrier runs from the horizontal run to the UDB. TIA-569 change in direction standard does not apply.

d. Use standard under-floor cable distribution methods to distribute SIPRNET cabling within Secure Room and SCIF spaces with raised flooring.

e. Maintain RED/BLACK cable separation in accordance with

NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95 .

f. Remove all burrs from carrier segments prior to installation.

3.2.2 Distribution Topology

Use a distributed topology when designing the PDS carrier. Locating a small secondary network switch in an equipment enclosure mounted in an Uncontrolled Access Area (UAA) space or in a relay or equipment rack within a Controlled Access Area (CAA) space (i.e. SCIF, NOC/BOC, etc.)

that has a high concentration of users is acceptable. Interconnect network switches using single-mode fiber optic cable. Increase the

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3.2.3 Mounting Location Considerations

a. Route the PDS carrier so that it does not cross windows or doorway openings; does not cross ceiling or wall mounted lighting fixtures;

does not obscure EXIT signs or fire alarms; and maintains a minimum 3-foot separation from fire sprinkler heads.

b. Bend (saddle or offset) conduit to follow wall contours and avoid wall obstacles (columns, pipes, etc.).

c. Use offset raceway to route secure raceway systems around columns and other wall partition obstacles.

d. Route PDS carrier so that it is surface mounted on interior walls wherever possible. Obtain exceptions from NEC/DOIM prior to installation to mount PDS carrier on exterior wall partitions.

e. Route PDS carrier to maximized cable fills in horizontal runs and reduce the number of horizontal runs within the same space.

f. Use all-thread rod to mount the PDS carrier to true ceiling structure when routing across open areas (e.g. large hallways, open office areas, large rooms) that exceed 8 feet. Mounting the PDS carrier directly from suspended ceiling framework is not acceptable.

3.2.4 Adjacent Infrastructure Considerations

Keep conduit a minimum of 6 inches from parallel runs of flues and steam or hot water pipes. A minimum separation of 6-inches is required between the PDS carrier and water pipes, electrical wires, electrical pipes, plumbing, air conditioning, etc.

3.3 INSTALLATION

Strictly comply with manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations and approved shop drawings. Coordinate installation with adjacent work to ensure proper clearances and compliance with project site manager and NEC/DOIM.

3.3.1 Mounting PDS Carrier

Surface mount PDS Conduit on the wall using conduit clamps, brackets, or mounts with 0.5 to 1-inch offset spacer from the wall surface. Mount PDS carrier to a wall partition every 5 feet and/or within 18 inches of a section or component connection. Do not mount the PDS Carrier directly to the wall surface.

a. Where wall mounting is unavailable, use appropriately sized all thread rods to mount PDS carrier to ceiling structure.

b. Do not mount PDS carrier to acoustical tile ceiling (ATC) framework.

c. Fasten PDS carrier and component items to building wall partitions using appropriate anchor and fastener for wall partition type.

d. Mount PDS carrier so that is is level and plumb along its route. The

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e. Use appropriate hanger type to mount PDS Conduit carrier from ceiling structure.

f. Struts are not allowed to be used to mount secure raceway or conduit to wall partitions.

g. No more than 1/4 inch play is allowed on TOP CAP (top cover) and span cut per segment span.

h. Install the PDS carrier to permit visual inspections of its entire run.

i. Do not block doorways or access to emergency exits and do not inhibit the operation of windows.

j. Do not paint or cover the PDS carrier with wallpaper or other covering unless the paint is applied by the carrier manufacturer.

k. Bond PDS carrier to TGB or TMGB at point of origin.

3.3.2 Enclosures

Use of enclosures with pre-punched knockouts or external hinges is not acceptable. Fasten UDB, pull boxes, and enclosures to the wall partition using fasteners appropriate for the wall partition type.

3.3.2.1 User Drop Box (UDB)

a. Indicate UDB locations in the PDS Plan and on as-built drawings.

b. Size the UDB to terminate up to 6 cables.

c. Coordinate drop box location with furniture, fixtures and equipment that will be used in the vicinity. Surface mount drop boxes on the wall partition approximately 4 to 5 feet above final floor line depending on room furniture height and layout.

3.3.2.2 Other Enclosures

Indicate enclosure type (user drop box, equipment, or pull-box) on shop and as-built drawings.

3.3.3 Mechanical Security

Comply with site specific epoxy standards obtained from the installation NEC/DOIM. Apply a continuous bead of epoxy at all component, coupling, and fitting connection joints of an EMT conduit PDS carrier system. Seal pull box covers to the pull boxes around the mating surfaces after installation if they cannot be secured with GSA approved changeable combination padlock.

3.3.4 Carrier Support

Support carrier with mounting brackets at intervals not to exceed 5 feet in accordance with manufacturer's installation sheets.

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3.4 FIELD QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.4.1 Physical Inspection

Physically inspect all interfaces to ensure that they are tight and cannot turn. Also, physically inspect lock covers to ensure that the lock cap is properly sealed inside the locking mechanism.

3.4.2 Magnetic Test

Perform magnet test on all components (e.g. carrier conduit, carrier raceway, pull boxes, enclosures, conduit bodies, cover plates, etc) and fittings used to construct the carrier. Place a magnet on the carrier component or fitting to verify that construction is from ferrous material. Some alloys will fail the magnet test (e.g. 309 stainless steel) but meet the ferrous material requirements. Provide alloy material property list for components that fail magnet test to the Contracting Officer for approval. Use of components and fittings that fail the magnet test and are not made from ferrous material is not acceptable.

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

Clean exposed surfaces using non-abrasive materials and methods recommended by manufacturer. Protect raceways and boxes until acceptance.

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DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Campus Distributor (CD)

1.3.2 Building Distributor (BD)

1.3.3 Floor Distributor (FD)

1.3.4 Telecommunications Room (TR)

1.3.5 Entrance Facility (EF) (Telecommunications)

1.3.6 Equipment Room (ER) (Telecommunications)

1.3.7 Open Cable

1.3.8 Open Office

1.3.9 Pathway

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Shop Drawings

1.6.1.1 Telecommunications Drawings

1.6.1.2 Telecommunications Space Drawings

1.6.2 Telecommunications Qualifications

1.6.2.1 Telecommunications Contractor

1.6.2.2 Key Personnel

1.6.2.3 Minimum Manufacturer Qualifications

1.6.3 Test Plan

1.6.4 Regulatory Requirements

1.6.5 Standard Products

1.6.5.1 Alternative Qualifications

1.6.5.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

1.7 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.9 WARRANTY

1.10 MAINTENANCE

1.10.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

1.10.2 Record Documentation

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPONENTS

2.2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAY

2.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING

2.3.1 Backbone Cabling

2.3.1.1 Backbone Copper

2.3.1.2 Backbone Optical Fiber

2.3.2 Horizontal Cabling

2.3.2.1 Horizontal Copper

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2.3.2.2 Horizontal Optical Fiber

2.3.3 Work Area Cabling

2.3.3.1 Work Area Copper

2.3.3.2 Work Area Optical Fiber

2.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES

2.4.1 Backboards

2.4.2 Equipment Support Frame

2.4.3 Connector Blocks

2.4.4 Cable Guides

2.4.5 Patch Panels

2.4.5.1 Modular to 110 Block Patch Panel

2.4.5.2 Fiber Optic Patch Panel

2.4.6 Optical Fiber Distribution Panel

2.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET/CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

2.5.1 Outlet/Connector Copper

2.5.2 Optical Fiber Adapters(Couplers)

2.5.3 Optical Fiber Connectors

2.5.4 Cover Plates

2.6 MULTI-USER TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET ASSEMBLY (MUTOA)

2.7 TERMINAL CABINETS

2.8 GROUNDING AND BONDING PRODUCTS

2.9 FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL

2.10 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE

2.11 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES

2.12 TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS

2.12.1 Factory Reel Tests

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.1.1 Cabling

3.1.1.1 Open Cable

3.1.1.2 Backbone Cable

3.1.1.3 Horizontal Cabling

3.1.2 Pathway Installations

3.1.3 Service Entrance Conduit, Overhead

3.1.4 Service Entrance Conduit, Underground

3.1.5 Cable Tray Installation

3.1.6 Work Area Outlets

3.1.6.1 Terminations

3.1.6.2 Cover Plates

3.1.6.3 Cables

3.1.6.4 Pull Cords

3.1.6.5 Multi-User Telecommunications Outlet Assembly (MUTOA)

3.1.7 Telecommunications Space Termination

3.1.7.1 Connector Blocks

3.1.7.2 Patch Panels

3.1.7.3 Equipment Support Frames

3.1.8 Electrical Penetrations

3.1.9 Grounding and Bonding

3.2 LABELING

3.2.1 Labels

3.2.2 Cable

3.2.3 Termination Hardware

3.3 FIELD APPLIED PAINTING

3.3.1 Painting Backboards

3.4 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATE MOUNTING

3.5 TESTING

3.5.1 Telecommunications Cabling Testing

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3.5.1.1 Inspection

3.5.1.2 Verification Tests

3.5.1.3 Performance Tests

3.5.1.4 Final Verification Tests

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D709 (2017) Standard Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (ECIA)

ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E (2005) Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (ICEA)

ICEA S-83-596 (2021) Indoor Optical Cable

ICEA S-90-661 (2021) Category 3 and 5E Individually Unshielded Twisted Pairs, Indoor Cables (With or Without an Overall Shield) for Use in General Purpose and LAN Communications Wiring Systems

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NECA)

NECA/BICSI 568 (2006) Standard for Installing Building Telecommunications Cabling

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI/NEMA WC 66 (2019) Performance Standard for Category 6 and Category 7 100 Ohm Shielded and Unshielded Twisted Pairs

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020;

ERTA 20-3 2020; TIA 20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA

20-3; TIA 20-4; TIA 20-5; TIA 20-6; TIA

20-7; TIA 20-8; TIA 20-9; TIA 20-10; TIA

20-11; TIA 20-12; TIA 20-13; TIA 20-14;

TIA 20-15; TIA 20-16; ERTA 20-4 2022)

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National Electrical Code

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-455-21 (1988a; R 2012) FOTP-21 - Mating Durability of Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices

TIA-526-7 (2015a; R 2022) Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber Cable Plant, Adoption of IEC 61280-4-2 edition 2: Fibre-Optic Communications Subsystem Test Procedures - Part 4-2:

Installed Cable Plant - Single-Mode Attenuation and Optical Return Loss Measurement

TIA-526-14 (2015c) OFSTP-14A Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant

TIA-568.0 (2020e) Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

TIA-568.1 (2020e) Commercial Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

TIA-568.2 (2018d) Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards

TIA-568.3 (2016d; Add 1 2019) Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

TIA-569 (2019e) Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

TIA-570 (2012c) Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

TIA-606 (2021d) Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure

TIA-607 (2019d) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises

TIA-1152 (2016; R 2021) Requirements for Field Test Instruments and Measurements for Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling

TIA/EIA-598 (2014D; Add 2 2018) Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding

TIA/EIA-604-2 (2004b; R 2014) FOCIS 2 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard

TIA/EIA-604-3 (2004b; R 2014) Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard (FOCIS), Type SC

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TIA/EIA-604-10 (2002a) FOCIS 10 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard - Type LC

TIA/EIA-604-12 (2000) FOCIS 12 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type MT-RJ

U.S. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

FCC Part 68 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network (47 CFR 68)

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 50 (2015) UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

UL 444 (2017; Reprint Jun 2021) UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables

UL 467 (2022) UL Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 514C (2014; Reprint Feb 2020) UL Standard for Safety Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

UL 723 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

UL 969 (2017; Reprint Mar 2018) UL Standard for Safety Marking and Labeling Systems

UL 1286 (2008; Reprint Apr 2021) UL Standard for Safety Office Furnishings

UL 1666 (2007; Reprint Sep 2021) UL Standard for Safety Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts

UL 1863 (2004; Reprint Oct 2019) UL Standard for Safety Communication Circuit Accessories

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM and Section 33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS, OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP), apply to this section with additions and modifications specified herein.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in this specification shall be as defined in TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 , TIA-569 , TIA-606 and IEEE 100 and herein.

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1.3.1 Campus Distributor (CD)

A distributor from which the campus backbone cabling emanates.

(International expression for main cross-connect (MC).)

1.3.2 Building Distributor (BD)

A distributor in which the building backbone cables terminate and at which connections to the campus backbone cables may be made. (International expression for intermediate cross-connect (IC).)

1.3.3 Floor Distributor (FD)

A distributor used to connect horizontal cable and cabling subsystems or equipment. (International expression for horizontal cross-connect (HC).)

1.3.4 Telecommunications Room (TR)

An enclosed space for housing telecommunications equipment, cable, terminations, and cross-connects. The room is the recognized cross-connect between the backbone cable and the horizontal cabling.

1.3.5 Entrance Facility (EF) (Telecommunications)

An entrance to the building for both private and public network service cables (including wireless) including the entrance point at the building wall and continuing to the equipment room.

1.3.6 Equipment Room (ER) (Telecommunications)

An environmentally controlled centralized space for telecommunications equipment that serves the occupants of a building. Equipment housed therein is considered distinct from a telecommunications room because of the nature of its complexity.

1.3.7 Open Cable

Cabling that is not run in a raceway as defined by NFPA 70 . This refers to cabling that is "open" to the space in which the cable has been installed and is therefore exposed to the environmental conditions associated with that space.

1.3.8 Open Office

A floor space division provided by furniture, moveable partitions, or other means instead of by building walls.

1.3.9 Pathway

A physical infrastructure utilized for the placement and routing of telecommunications cable.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The building telecommunications cabling and pathway system shall include permanently installed backbone and horizontal cabling, horizontal and backbone pathways, service entrance facilities, work area pathways, telecommunications outlet assemblies, conduit, raceway, and hardware for splicing, terminating, and interconnecting cabling necessary to transport

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 7 telephone and data (including LAN) between equipment items in a building.

The horizontal system shall be wired in a star topology from the telecommunications work area to the floor distributor or campus distributor at the center or hub of the star. The backbone cabling and pathway system includes intrabuilding and interbuilding interconnecting cabling, pathway, and terminal hardware. The intrabuilding backbone provides connectivity from the floor distributors to the building distributors or to the campus distributor and from the building distributors to the campus distributor as required. The backbone system shall be wired in a star topology with the campus distributor at the center or hub of the star. The interbuilding backbone system provides connectivity between the campus distributors and is specified in Section 33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP). Provide telecommunications pathway systems referenced herein as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. The telecommunications contractor must coordinate with the NMCI/COSC/NGEN contractor concerning access to and configuration of telecommunications spaces. The telecommunications contractor may be required to coordinate work effort within the telecommunications spaces with the NMCI/COSC/NGEN contractor.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval.for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Telecommunications Drawings; G , Telecommunications Space Drawings; G , In addition to Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, provide shop drawings in accordance with paragraph SHOP DRAWINGS.

SD-03 Product Data

Telecommunications Cabling (backbone and horizontal); G , Patch Panels; G , Telecommunications Outlet/Connector Assemblies; G , Equipment Support Frame; G , Connector Blocks; G , Spare Parts; G , Submittals shall include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number. Include performance and characteristic curves. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references. Should manufacturer's data require supplemental information for clarification, the

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 8 supplemental information shall be submitted as specified in paragraph REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS and as required in Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

SD-06 Test Reports

Telecommunications Cabling Testing; G , SD-07 Certificates

Telecommunications Contractor Qualifications; G , Key Personnel Qualifications; G , Manufacturer Qualifications; G , Test Plan; G , SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Factory Reel Tests; G , SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Telecommunications Cabling and Pathway System Data Package 5; G , SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Record Documentation; G ,

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Shop Drawings

In exception to Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, submitted plan drawings shall be a minimum of 11 by 17 inches in size using a minimum scale of 1/8 inch per foot, except as specified otherwise. Include wiring diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement, control panels, accessories, piping, ductwork, and other items that must be shown to ensure a coordinated installation. Wiring diagrams shall identify circuit terminals and indicate the internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnection between each item of equipment. Drawings shall indicate adequate clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacement of operating equipment devices. Submittals shall include the nameplate data, size, and capacity. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

1.6.1.1 Telecommunications Drawings

Provide registered communications distribution designer (RCDD) approved, drawings in accordance with TIA-606 . The identifier for each termination and cable shall appear on the drawings. Drawings shall depict final telecommunications installed wiring system infrastructure in accordance with TIA-606 . The drawings should provide details required to prove that the distribution system shall properly support connectivity from the EF telecommunications and ER telecommunications, CD's, BD's, and FD's to the telecommunications work area outlets. Provide a plastic laminated schematic of the as-installed telecommunications cable system showing

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 9 cabling, CD's, BD's, FD's, and the EF and ER for telecommunications keyed to floor plans by room number. Mount the laminated schematic in the EF telecommunications space as directed by the Contracting Officer. The following drawings shall be provided as a minimum:

a. T1 - Layout of complete building per floor - Building Area/Serving Zone Boundaries, Backbone Systems, and Horizontal Pathways. Layout of complete building per floor. The drawing indicates location of building areas, serving zones, vertical backbone diagrams, telecommunications rooms, access points, pathways, grounding system, and other systems that need to be viewed from the complete building perspective.

b. T2 - Serving Zones/Building Area Drawings - Drop Locations and Cable Identification (ID’S). Shows a building area or serving zone. These drawings show drop locations, telecommunications rooms, access points and detail call outs for common equipment rooms and other congested areas.

c. T4 - Typical Detail Drawings - Faceplate Labeling, Firestopping, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Safety, Department of Transportation (DOT). Detailed drawings of symbols and typicals such as faceplate labeling, faceplate types, faceplate population installation procedures, detail racking, and raceways.

1.6.1.2 Telecommunications Space Drawings

Provide T3 drawings in accordance with TIA-606 that include telecommunications rooms plan views, pathway layout (cable tray, racks, ladder-racks, etc.), mechanical/electrical layout, and cabinet, rack, backboard and wall elevations. Drawings shall show layout of applicable equipment including incoming cable stub or connector blocks, building protector assembly, outgoing cable connector blocks, patch panels and equipment spaces and cabinet/racks. Drawings shall include a complete list of equipment and material, equipment rack details, proposed layout and anchorage of equipment and appurtenances, and equipment relationship to other parts of the work including clearance for maintenance and operation. Drawings may also be an enlargement of a congested area of T1 or T2 drawings.

1.6.2 Telecommunications Qualifications

Work under this section shall be performed by and the equipment shall be provided by the approved telecommunications contractor and key personnel.

Qualifications shall be provided for: the telecommunications system contractor, the telecommunications system installer, and the supervisor (if different from the installer). A minimum of 30 days prior to installation, submit documentation of the experience of the telecommunications contractor and of the key personnel.

1.6.2.1 Telecommunications Contractor

The telecommunications contractor shall be a firm which is regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the applications, installation, and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment.

The telecommunications contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems within the past 3 years of similar scope and size. Submit documentation for a minimum of three and a maximum of five successful telecommunication system installations for the

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 10 telecommunications contractor.

1.6.2.2 Key Personnel

Provide key personnel who are regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the application, installation and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment. There may be one key person or more key persons proposed for this solicitation depending upon how many of the key roles each has successfully provided. Each of the key personnel shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems within the past 3 years.

Supervisors and installers assigned to the installation of this system or any of its components shall be Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) Registered Cabling Installers, Technician Level.

Submit documentation of current BICSI certification for each of the key personnel.

In lieu of BICSI certification, supervisors and installers assigned to the installation of this system or any of its components shall have a minimum of 3 years experience in the installation of the specified copper and fiber optic cable and components. They shall have factory or factory approved certification from each equipment manufacturer indicating that they are qualified to install and test the provided products. Submit documentation for a minimum of three and a maximum of five successful telecommunication system installations for each of the key personnel.

Documentation for each key person shall include at least two successful system installations provided that are equivalent in system size and in construction complexity to the telecommunications system proposed for this solicitation. Include specific experience in installing and testing telecommunications systems and provide the names and locations of at least two project installations successfully completed using optical fiber and copper telecommunications cabling systems. All of the existing telecommunications system installations offered by the key persons as successful experience shall have been in successful full-time service for at least 18 months prior to the issuance date for this solicitation.

Provide the name and role of the key person, the title, location, and completed installation date of the referenced project, the referenced project owner point of contact information including name, organization, title, and telephone number, and generally, the referenced project description including system size and construction complexity.

Indicate that all key persons are currently employed by the telecommunications contractor, or have a commitment to the telecommunications contractor to work on this project. All key persons shall be employed by the telecommunications contractor at the date of issuance of this solicitation, or if not, have a commitment to the telecommunications contractor to work on this project by the date that the bid was due to the Contracting Officer.

Note that only the key personnel approved by the Contracting Officer in the successful proposal shall do work on this solicitation's telecommunications system. Key personnel shall function in the same roles in this contract, as they functioned in the offered successful experience. Any substitutions for the telecommunications contractor's key personnel requires approval from The Contracting Officer.

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1.6.2.3 Minimum Manufacturer Qualifications

Cabling, equipment and hardware manufacturers shall have a minimum of 3 years experience in the manufacturing, assembly, and factory testing of components which comply with TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 and TIA-568.3 .

1.6.3 Test Plan

Provide a complete and detailed test plan for the telecommunications cabling system including a complete list of test equipment for the components and accessories for each cable type specified, 60 days prior to the proposed test date. Include procedures for certification, validation, and testing.

1.6.4 Regulatory Requirements

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

1.6.5 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, these items shall be products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in this section.

1.6.5.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.6.5.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 1 year prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.7 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Provide protection from weather, moisture, extreme heat and cold, dirt, dust, and other contaminants for telecommunications cabling and equipment placed in storage.

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1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Connecting hardware shall be rated for operation under ambient conditions of 32 to 140 degrees F and in the range of 0 to 95 percent relative humidity, noncondensing.

1.9 WARRANTY

The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations which are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

1.10 MAINTENANCE

1.10.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Commercial off the shelf manuals shall be furnished for operation, installation, configuration, and maintenance of products provided as a part of the telecommunications cabling and pathway system, Data Package

5. Submit operations and maintenance data in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and as specified herein not later than 2 months prior to the date of beneficial occupancy. In addition to requirements of Data Package 5, include the requirements of paragraphs TELECOMMUNICATIONS DRAWINGS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACE DRAWINGS, and RECORD DOCUMENTATION. Ensure that these drawings and documents depict the as-built configuration.

1.10.2 Record Documentation

Provide T5 drawings including documentation on cables and termination hardware in accordance with TIA-606 . T5 drawings shall include schedules to show information for cut-overs and cable plant management, patch panel layouts and cover plate assignments, cross-connect information and connecting terminal layout as a minimum. T5 drawings shall be provided in hard copy format,on electronic media using Windows based computer cable management software. and A licensed copy of the cable management software including documentation, shall be provided. Provide the following T5 drawing documentation as a minimum:

a. Cables - A record of installed cable shall be provided in accordance with TIA-606 . The cable records shall include the required data fields for each cable and complete end-to-end circuit report for each complete circuit from the assigned outlet to the entry facility in accordance with TIA-606 . Include manufacture date of cable with submittal.

b. Termination Hardware - A record of installed patch panels, cross-connect points, distribution frames, terminating block arrangements and type, and outlets shall be provided in accordance with TIA-606 . Documentation shall include the required data fields as a minimum in accordance with TIA-606 .

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPONENTS

Components shall be UL or third party certified. Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry and technical society

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 13 reference standards of the organizations, submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. The certificate shall state that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard. Provide a complete system of telecommunications cabling and pathway components using star topology. Provide support structures and pathways, complete with outlets, cables, connecting hardware and telecommunications cabinets/racks.

Cabling and interconnecting hardware and components for telecommunications systems shall be UL listed or third party independent testing laboratory certified, and shall comply with NFPA 70 and conform to the requirements specified herein.

2.2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAY

Provide telecommunications pathways in accordance with TIA-569 and as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Provide system furniture pathways in accordance with UL 1286 .

2.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING

Cabling shall be UL listed for the application and shall comply with TIA-568.0 , TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 and NFPA 70 . Provide a labeling system for cabling as required by TIA-606 and UL 969 . Ship cable on reels or in boxes bearing manufacture date for for unshielded twisted pair (UTP) in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 and optical fiber cables in accordance with ICEA S-83-596 for all cable used on this project. Cabling manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of installation shall not be used.

2.3.1 Backbone Cabling

2.3.1.1 Backbone Copper

Copper backbone cable shall be solid conductor, 24 AWG, 100 ohm, 100 -pair, Category 3, UTP, in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 , TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 and UL 444 , formed into 25 pair binder groups covered with a gray thermoplastic jacket and overall metallic shield. Cable shall be imprinted with manufacturers name or identifier, flammability rating, gauge of conductor, transmission performance rating (category designation) at regular length marking intervals in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 .

Provide plenum (CMP), riser (CMR), or general purpose (CM or CMG)communications rated cabling in accordance with NFPA 70 . Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 .

2.3.1.2 Backbone Optical Fiber

Provide in accordance with ICEA S-83-596 , TIA-568.3 , UL 1666 and NFPA 70 .

Cable shall be imprinted with fiber count, fiber type and aggregate length at regular intervals not to exceed 40 inches.

Provide the number of strands indicated, (but not less than 12 strands between the main telecommunication room and each of the other telecommunication rooms), of single-mode(OS1), tight buffered fiber optic cable.

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Provide tight buffered fiber optic multimode, 50/125-um diameter laser optimized(OM3) ,50/125-um diameter(OM2) or 62.5/125-um diameter(OM1) cable as indicated.

Provide plenum (OFNP), riser (OFNR), or general purpose (OFN or OFNG) rated non-conductive, fiber optic cable in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 . The cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 .

Provide plenum (OFNP) riser (OFNR), or general purpose (OFN or OFNG) rated non-conductive, fiber optic cable in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 . The cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 .

2.3.2 Horizontal Cabling

Provide horizontal cable in compliance with NFPA 70…